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The Cover14 Fun-Loving Faber Family It’s Not Easy Keeping Up With This Adventurous Group

24 Delivering Tasty Excellence! Over 300 Varieties of Handmade Fudge, Chocolates, and More

26 Morrisville’s Real-Life Heroes Local Firefighters’ Top Priority Saving Lives, Protecting Property

40 Eco-Friendly Lifestyle As Earth Day Approaches, Top Tips to Protect the Planet

Features12 Accomplished Morrisville Student Christian Craig’s Resume Already Boasts Acting Accomplishments

16 Fostering a Positive Climate Morrisville Chamber’s Nadine Heine Dedicated, Connected to Businesses

18 Morrisville Rotary’s Veronica Bent Active Involvement Enhances Passion, Pride About Community

23 What is 919 Magazine? All the Details to Stay in Touch With the Morrisville Community

35 Grace Park’s Tra’Li Irish Pub A Little Slice of Ireland Right Here in Morrisville

40 RDU Observation Park Watch the Planes, Hear the Pilots, and Enjoy a Picnic

Planners7 Community Events8 School Events9 Extracurricular Activities10 Nightlife10 Community Sports

Departments4 Publisher’s Notes 20 Yearbook31 Community34 Food Break38 Home Work40 Field Trip42 919 Region43 Advertisers Index43 Along the I-540 Corridor44 Spring Sports Previews45 Bulletin Board46 919 Final Belll

On the CoverMorrisville Fire Department’s Chief Todd WrightPhoto by Ben Bipes

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The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a

check-up with an orthodontist no later than age 7.

Our mission is to provide you with the very best orthodontic care to achieve the smile you deserve in a warm and family-oriented environment. Dr. Lee gives each patient plenty of personal attention, as each patient's smile is a customized work of art, and each patient's orthodontic needs are different. Our office utilizes the most advanced cutting edge orthodontic equipment and techniques to ensure the optimal results

and maximum comfort in the least amount of time.

Flexible Payment Plan • Most Insurance Accepted • 0% Financing

Braces for Children and Adults

Dr. Gina Lee10411 Moncreiffe Road

Suite 105A, Raleighbriercreekortho.com

Invisible Incognito (inside braces) • Clear Ceramic Braces • Damon System

Invisalign • Traditional Metal Braces • Retainers

Limited Time Offer

10% OFFOrthodontic Treatment

Treatment must begin by May 31st.Not valid with any other offers.

Restrictions may apply. Please call the office for more details.

PublisherSuzy Beth Sarver

IT OperationsKeith Bullington

Art DirectorBen Bipes

GraphicsSarah Carr

Sandi Wood

ProductionAme Deaton

Tika Stuart

ContributorsStephanie Friedl

Alyssa Baucom

MarketingAmy Mudd

Leslie Pawlak

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That Hometown Feeling… Growing up in a small town in the

Midwest, we’d ride our bikes until dark, eat dinner at each other’s homes, share meals at the block party, collect grasshoppers or green stamps, and drink out of a garden hose.

We knew where the fish fry was on Friday night, the name of the high school football coach and the local band playing in the park on Sunday.

For years, the friendly lady at the bank would give you a sucker, even when you left for college.

Somewhere along the way we got busy, moved away, left for school, started a new job, had a family – and we lost part of that flavor you can only taste in small town America.

Morrisville has grown a great deal, but still retains some of those small town traits. And whether you were born and raised here, new to the area – or somewhere in-between – we’ve got you covered.

919 Magazine is a new “micro-local” publication, exclusive to your particular area. The premier edition of Morrisville/RTP, which you are reading right now, joins a group of five other distinct 919 Magazine editions connecting Morrisville and Research Triangle Park to communities and neighborhoods all along the I-540 (including Brier Creek, Leesville, North Raleigh, Wakefield Plantation and Wake Forest).

In this first issue we offer up some examples of keeping the spotlight on neighbors and friends, family and fun, and all things local.

We begin with a close look at Morrisville’s hometown heroes: The Morrisville Fire Department.

Chief Todd Wright kindly took time out of his busy schedule to answer questions for 919 Magazine’s readers, reviewing the history of the department and providing tips for local residents on how to prevent fires and protect their families. Check out all the details beginning on Page 26.

Also don’t miss:• A profile of a very gifted and talented Morrisville student, Christian Craig

– who already boasts many acting and musical accomplishments. He’s scheduled to appear in a new television movie later this year (Page 12).

• 919 Magazine’s spotlight on Nadine Heine and her efforts on behalf of the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce to foster a positive business climate, enhance business development, and more (Page 16).

• The informative feature on Veronica Bent, president of the Rotary Club of Morrisville – who finds her involvement enhances her own passion and pride in her community (Page 18).

We also appreciate you sharing your comments and suggestions, at any time and on any topic.

If it’s important to you, it’s important to us as well – because we are a part of this community too.

It’s where we all Live, Work and Play.Sincerely,

SB SarverPublisher

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

APRIL4/6 American Red Cross Blood Drive 11 am-3:30 pm West Regional Library 4000 Louis Stephens Dr 919-463-8500 www.wakegov.com

4/11 KNOW Luncheon Knowledgeable Network of Women 11:30 am-1 pm Prestonwood Country Club 300 Prestonwood Pkwy 919-463-7155 www.morrisvillechamber.org

4/22 Earth Day

4/25 5TH Annual Wines Around The World Wine Tasting Rotary Club of Morrisville 6 pm-8:30 pm; $35 General Aviation Terminal RDU Airport 919-656-0643 www.morrisville.rotary-clubs.org

MAY5/2 Morrisville Meet-Up Morrisville Chamber of Commere Networking Opportunity 4:30-6 pm Brier Creek Country Club 9400 Club Hill Dr, Raleigh 919-463-7155 www.morrisvillechamber.org

5/5 Cinco de Mayo

5/12 Mother’s Day

5/18 East Meets West Festival 11 am-4 pm Morrisville Chamber of Commerce Town Hall Drive 919-463-7155 Eastmeetswestmorrisville.org

5-21 Atlantic Tire Spring Golf Classic Morrisville Chamber of Commerce 9 am (shotgun start) Lonnie Poole Golf Course 1509 Main Campus Dr, Raleigh 919-463-7155 www.morrisvillechamber.org

5/23 Coffee and Connections 7:30-8:30 am Morrisville Chamber of Commerce 260 Town Hall Dr, Suite A 919-463-7155 www.morrisvillechamber.org

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APRIL4/3-7 Spring Break Wake County schools’ holidays

4/23 Annual Science Fair 6 pm Cedar Fork Elementary 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-388-5240 www.cedarfork.weebly.com

4/25 Dance Class Performance 7 pm Mills Park Middle 441 Mills Park Dr 919-446-1500 www.millsparkms.wcpss.net

4/25-27 Spring Musical — Annie Get Your Gun 7 pm Panther Creek High 6770 McCrimmon Pkwy 919-463-8656 www.panthercreekhs.wcpss.net

4/30 Science Fair Morrisville Elementary 1519 Morrisville Pkwy 919-460-3400 www.morrisvilleyearround.org

5/2 Dance Showcase 7 pm Panther Creek High 6770 McCrimmon Pkwy 919-463-8656 www.panthercreekhs.wcpss.net

5/2 Drama Class Performance 7-8 pm Mills Park Middle 441 Mills Park Dr 919-446-1500 www.millsparkms.wcpss.net

5/6 SLT Skit Night 6-8 pm Mills Park Middle 441 Mills Park Dr 919-446-1500 www.millsparkms.wcpss.net

5/10 Drama III/IV Production 3 pm Panther Creek High 6770 McCrimmon Pkwy 919-463-8656 www.panthercreekhs.wcpss.net

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Spring Chorus Concert 7-8 pm Cedar Fork Elementary 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-388-5240 www.cedarfork.weebly.com

5/16 MPMS Talent Show 6 pm Mills Park Middle 441 Mills Park Dr 919-446-1500 www.millsparkms.wcpss.net

5/21 Dance Concert 7 pm Panther Creek High 6770 McCrimmon Pkwy 919-463-8656 www.panthercreekhs.wcpss.net

5/23 Chorus Performance 7-8 pm Mills Park Middle 441 Mills Park Dr 919-446-1500 www.millsparkms.wcpss.net

5/22-23 Band Concert 7 pm Panther Creek High 6770 McCrimmon Pkwy 919-463-8656 www.panthercreekhs.wcpss.net

5/24 Chorus Concert 6:15 pm Panther Creek High 6770 McCrimmon Pkwy 919-463-8656 www.panthercreekhs.wcpss.net


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5/29 Drama Showcase 3-5 pm Panther Creek High 6770 McCrimmon Pkwy 919-463-8656 www.panthercreekhs.wcpss.net

5/30 Band Concert 7-8 pm Mills Park Middle 441 Mills Park Dr 919-446-1500 www.millsparkms.wcpss.net

EXTRACURRICULAREVENTS4/13 Harmony, Hope & Healing Presented by General Assembly Chorus Pretty in Pink Foundation Benefit 2 pm matinee; 7 pm evening $25 reserved, $20 gen adm Cary Academy 1500 N. Harrison Ave, Cary 321-345-7464 www.ETIX.com

4/14 Raleigh Pink Ribbon Motorcycle Ride Pretty in Pink Foundation Benefit 8:30-10:30 reg; 11 am start $20 (lunch, T-shirt, music) Scooters Bar & Grill 1911 Sego Ct 919-819-2866 www.raleighpinkribbonride.com

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NIGHTLIFE4/27

Naji Hilal Performance Classic Arabic music on Oud, keyboard and percussion 6 pm-9 pm Neomonde Café & Market 10235 Chapel Hill Rd 919-466-8100 www.neomonde.com

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Naji Hilal & Friends Performance Arabic jazz standards and original compositions 6 pm-9 pm Neomonde Café & Market 10235 Chapel Hill Rd www.neomonde.com

Apr/May Champions Bars & More Live Trivia, 9 pm Tue; Karaoke, 9 pm Thu, Fri; Live Music, 10 pm Sat 10255 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 200 919-380-1617 www.championsbar.com/ morrisville-station

Apr/May Oh’ Mulligans Sports Pub Grill Texas Hold ’em, 7 pm Thu, Sat 100 Jerusalem Dr 919-465-1900 www.ohmulligans.com

Apr/May Wild Wing Cafe Live music, dancing Fri-Sat, 9:30 pm-1 am Live Trivia with Aaron Wed, 8 pm 7900 Brier Creek Parkway 919-957-2000 www.wildwingcafe.com

Apr/May Tra’Li Irish Pub & Restaurant 3107 Grace Park Dr 919-234-5656 www.traliirishpub.com

Apr/May Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse Live Music Wed-Sat, 6:30 pm-10 pm 8551 Brier Creek Pkwy 919-544-3344 www.brasasteakhouse.com

Apr/May Wild Turkey Lounge (Angus Barn) Live Music Nightly 9401 Glenwood Ave 919-781-2444 www.angusbarn.com

COMMUNITY SPORTSREGISTRATIONS, CAMPS AND CLASSESApr/May Adult Spring Sports Registration Basketball, Volleyball, Cornhole, Flag Football, Kickball, Soccer, Softball Tri Sports; various locations www.meetandcompete.com

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4/14 RunRaleigh Half Marathon & 5K Benefits SPCA, SWOOP, Raleigh Police Memorial Foundation Cameron Village www.runraleighraces.com

4/20 Walk/Run/Bike for Umstead 8 am-12:30 pm Live music; children’s activities Umstead State Park 919-852-2268 www.umsteadcoalition.org

4/20 PurpleStride 5K Run/Walk Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 9:30 am NCSU Centennial Campus 851 Partners Way, Raleigh www.purplestride.org/raleighdurham

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Triangle March for Babies 3.1 mi. March of Dimes Benefit Walk 8:30 am reg; 10 am start Imperial Center, Durham 4309 Emperor Blvd 919-781-2481 www.marchforbabies.org

4/27 5th Annual Run for Our Heroes 5K Raleigh Police Memorial Foundation Benefit 9 am Downtown Raleigh www.runforourheroes.org


919 ›› STUDENT PROFILE

Breckenridge Resident, Mills Park Student

Christian Craig’s Resume Already BoastsMany Acting and Music Accomplishments

When not attending Mills Park Middle School, 12-year-old Christian Craig can be found acting in movies and plays, working out at his family’s gym, or playing the piano. This talented young actor, who has been learning his craft since the age of five, worked on several films this year and will be seen in the new Lifetime Channel movie The Ultimate Life, directed by Michael Landon Jr., this December.

Craig recently moved to Breckenridge from Bexley, where he had lived for eight years. At Mills Park Middle, Craig, an honor roll student, enjoys art classes that allow him to express his creativity and gym class where he can be active. Outside of school, Craig studies and plays piano at Village Music School in Morrisville and works out at the personal training studio, Fit-Rollie (owned by his parents). He is also a runner, having completed two 5K runs so far.

“Christian’s willingness to be an individual makes him a very unique boy,” said mom, Valerie Williams. “He is willing and able to work as hard as it takes to succeed in the areas that he wants.”

With an already impressive resume of acting credentials, Craig plans to continue acting and aspires to make it his profession. Craig began to study acting at Right Track Academy, a track-out and arts enrichment provider for students in kindergarten through 5th Grade. Now, he attends North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre. Some of his past performances include Where

Christian Craig ProfileAGE: 12SCHOOL: Mills Park Middle SchoolPARENTS: Anthony Craig; Valerie and Tim WilliamsRESIDENCE: Morrisville, Breckenridge neighborhoodPETS: Rico (a Sphynx, or hairless, cat)INTERESTS: Exercising, running, acting, playing piano and guitar

By STEPHANIE FRIEDL919 Magazine Writer


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Christian’s willingness to be an individual makes him a very unique boy. He is willing and able to work as hard as it takes to succeed in the areas that he wants.

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It’s hard keeping up with the adventurous and fun-loving Faber family of Morrisville’s Gables at Town Hall Commons.

From jumping out of planes, kayaking the ocean among dolphins, hatching butterflies, zip-lining in western North Carolina, trekking mountain peaks in northwestern North Carolina, and spearing fish in Wilmington, Jason and Anna Faber – along with their two young children, Jaden and Avery – love to do it all.

“We just go out there and enjoy life to the fullest, and bring friends with us,” Jason said. “We enjoy knowing that there is adventure to be had in every aspect of life, no matter how small.”

Anna, an adventure enthusiast and RN at WakeMed, is the chief planner always looking for new ways to connect with nature and community, and now, as

“Chief Adventure Officer”, is bringing her unbridled quest for adventure to others through her new venture, Fire Rock Adventure Club. Jason has a passion for working with other entrepreneurs and business owners and is principal and vice president of M is Good!, which specializes in developing branding and marketing strategies designed to help businesses expand. As co-founder of The Reset Agency, started with his best friend and partner, Dave Jones, Jason uses his passion to help CEOs develop strategic vision and build a passion-driven culture. Jason is also managing partner for Perimeter Studio & Conference Center – a state-of-the-art multimedia facility

for corporations and organizations in the Triangle hosting world-class seminars, workshops, and conferences.

Jason, originally from Midland Park, NJ, and Anna, from West Hartford, CT, met in a micro-biology lab course freshman year at Calvin

College in Michigan. Jason dropped the course but fell in love with his lab partner, Anna, and this past December, the couple celebrated their 15-year anniversary. The Faber family loves living in the Morrisville area for the great local schools, many parks,

919 ›› FAMILY PROFILE

It’s Hard Keeping Up With Adventurous,

Fun-Loving Faber Family of MorrisvilleBy STEPHANIE FRIEDL919 Magazine Writer


access to the ocean and mountains, and close proximity to work and downtown Raleigh and Durham.

Daughter Avery, age 5, loves horses and recently started playing soccer. Son, Jaden, age 8, loves to read and play on computers, is an avid reader and excels in math and science – and loves geology and climbing. Not surprisingly, both kids love being outside, traveling, and being a part of their family’s adventures.

Food • Music • Performances • Visual arts - Saturday, May 18, 11am - 4pm

For More Info, Go To: www.EastMeetsWestMorrisville.org

The Morrisville Innovation Foundation’s East Meets West festival is a celebration of Wake County’s most diverse community. Join us on Saturday, May 18 in Downtown Morrisville for a day filled with food, music, performance, and visual arts from many cultures that call the Heart of the Triangle home.

Featured foods expected include traditional Southern fare, Indian, Asian, and new trends in cultural food fusion. Be sure to vote for your favorite dish in our “Feast of the East/Best of the West” contest!

PerformancesPerformances and programming will feature Americana, Indian, Asian, and many others on our “East Stage”. Enjoy the music from popular local bands A Fifth of Blues and The Will McBride Group on our “West Stage” which will be located near the beer garden.

Admission to East Meets West is free. Food and beverage tickets will be for sale.

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We enjoy knowing that there is adventure

to be had in every aspect of life, no

matter how small.JASON FABER

Faber Family ProfilePARENTS: Jason and Anna FaberRESIDENCE: Gables at Town Hall Commons, MorrisvilleCHILDREN: Jaden (son, 8); Avery (daughter, 5)PET: AJ (boxer-German shepherd mix)INTERESTS: Adventure, adventure, adventure

Photos Courtesy Faber Family


As vice president of membership for the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce, Nadine Heine is dedicated, positive, and connected. With these attributes, Heine is perfectly suited for her role in

fostering a positive business climate in support of economic development.

In her position, Heine plans all Chamber events, leads the Chamber’s business development activities, recruits new members, fosters membership development,

and organizes members who serve as volunteers in the community. “I love it when I can connect businesses and know that relationship results in a win-win relationship for all,” said Heine. “My job has given me the opportunity to cultivate numerous strong relationships with leaders in Morrisville and the surrounding area.”

Heine, her husband David, and son and daughter – who are currently both studying at UNC-Wilmington – have lived in Cary for the past 14 years. They love the family-friendly area with its proximity to the many amenities. Before moving to North Carolina, Heine graduated cum laude from Boston College and worked in New York City for 10 years as vice president of marketing for Manufacturers Hanover/CIT Group, organizing special events and marketing programs. The Heines enjoy traveling and spending time with family and making frequent trips to Wilmington to visit their children.

919 ›› PERSONALITY PROFILE

Fostering a Positive Business ClimateMorrisville Chamber’s Nadine HeineIs Dedicated, Positive, and ConnectedBy STEPHANIE FRIEDL919 Magazine Writer

Nadine Heine ProfilePOSITION: Morrisville Chamber of Commerce, Vice President MembershipFAMILY: David (spouse); two childrenRESIDENCE: Cary, NC

I love it when I can connect businesses

and know that relationship results in a win-win relationship

for all.NADINE HEINE

Morrisville Chamber of Commerce,


Group Tours (TK-12)Friday, April 12, 2013 at 9:00amPersonal tours available by appointment

Contact [email protected] for more information

Morrisville Chamber of Commerce

Membership BenefitsNetworking — Morrisville Chamber of Commerce offers more than 50 events a

year a year that provide a variety of venues to connect businesses with potential customers. These events range from networking, professional development, golf outings, seminars, awards ceremonies, ribbon cuttings and more.

Referrals — The Chamber is a trusted source for customers in finding out the best businesses in the area. In addition to the in-person referrals to members, the Chamber refers member businesses 24-7 through its website.

Economic Development — The Chamber works to attract more jobs and investment as the economic development arm for the Town of Morrisville. Businesses choosing Morrisville means more customers for all business in the area.

Meeting Space — All Chamber members have access to a state of the art facility with conference rooms and a boardroom available to accommodate your meeting space needs at special member pricing. Members have unlimited complimentary access to the Business Center with free Wi-Fi, and coffee service.

Contact InformationADDRESS: 260 Town Hall Drive, Suite APHONE: 919-463-7150EMAIL: [email protected]: www.morrisvillechamber.org

SOURCE: Nadine Heine, Morrisville Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber actively works with elected officials on growth issues and ordinances that impact the local and regional business climate. Through the more than 50 networking events each year and personal and online referrals, Chamber member businesses are able to connect with potential customers and grow their business. “The Chamber’s greatest resource is its members,” said Heine. “Our members tell us all the time how much business they get from other members referring them, and we are proud to play a role in building this culture among our members.”

On the horizon, the Chamber will launch a new festival on May 18 called East Meets West, which focuses on a new entrepreneurship program to help grow start-ups, and plan a First Responders “thank you” luncheon on June 3 at the firehouse to bring members together with Morrisville finest – the police, fire, and EMS.


By STEPHANIE FRIEDL919 Magazine Writer

919 ›› VOLUNTEER PROFILE

Veronica Bent’s Involvement Enhances

Passion, Pride About Her Community

Veronica Bent is passionate about service and providing people with tools to help them become successful in life. Bent is proud to be a part of the Rotary Club of Morrisville, and – as president – uses her leadership skills to enhance the club and create and strengthen partnerships in her community.

“Being part of the club enriched my passion to serve, but leading the club made me very proud to be part of such a wonderful group of people,” said Bent.

Originally from Louisiana, Bent is a graduate of Fayetteville State University and the executive program at North Carolina Central University and has spent her career in the banking industry. As branch manager and vice president at Fidelity Bank in Morrisville, Bent enjoys coaching and developing the next generation of bankers. Bent lives in Raleigh with her husband, Winston, and two sons, Daniel and Benjamin,

with whom she enjoys spending quality family time. “I enjoy being active in my children’s school and also being a part of the community where I work,” said Bent. “It is really about making a difference wherever you are whether work or home, but the ideal is both.”

The Rotary Club of Morrisville is a non-profit organization of local business and professional people who meet weekly to interact with

Veronica Bent ProfileEDUCATION: Fayetteville State University; North Carolina Central University, Executive ProgramPROFESSION: Branch Manager and Vice President, Fidelity Bank in MorrisvilleVOLUNTEERISM: President, Rotary Club of Morrisville (2012-2013); Board of Directors, Morrisville Chamber of Commerce; Board Member, The Carying Place; Board Member, CONCERT — Communities Organizing to Nurture and Celebrate East Raleigh Talent FAMILY: Winston Bent (spouse); two sons: Daniel Bent, 15; Benjamin, 9INTERESTS: Traveling, reading, spending quality time with family


I have dedicated my life to serving others. The

feeling of pride, passion, and peace motivates me to give, do, and demonstrate my very best. It is a legacy

that I am passing on to my children.

VERONICA BENT

President, Rotary Club of Morrisville

Rotary Club of Morrisville ProfilePURPOSE: An organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. YEAR STARTED: 1999MEETINGS: 12 noon Tuesdays, at Prestonwood Country Club, 300 Prestonwood PkwyWEBSITE: www.morrisville.rotary-clubs.orgFACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/MorrisvilleRotary

community and business leaders and to plan and organize service projects with local, regional, and international organizations. Through partnerships with various organizations including The Carying Place, Boys and Girls Home, Miracle League, Habitat for Humanity, and the Cary YMCA, Rotarians participate in a host of volunteer projects designed to make a positive difference in the community and beyond.

As Rotary Club president, Bent is charged with effectively running the club; assisting with international

and local projects; fundraising; and providing service through volunteering and community involvement through partnerships. During her tenure, Bent is leading efforts to bring awareness of what it means to be a Rotarian in the community and is working to strengthen the local club, create new partnerships, and to make the Rotary Club of Morrisville a leader in the community.

The Rotary Club of Morrisville welcomes

new members and meets Tuesdays at noon

at the Prestonwood Country Club,

300 Prestonwood Parkway, Cary.

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919 Magazine Publisher Suzy Beth Sarver and dreamLake Media President and CEO Scott McElhaney with North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory at Raleigh Chamber of Commerce reception at Umstead Resort this spring

Photo by Katy Warner

Photo by Katy Warner

North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory at “Read Across America Day” at Upward Road Elementary School in Flat Rock, NC, in March

MPMS Principal Bob Smith, Mayor Harold Weinbrecht and MPMS PTSA President Peggy Payne celebrated Mills Madness Family Night at MPMS in early March

Photos courtesy of Peggy Payne and Mills Park Middle School

The committee of parents who made Mills Madness Family Night possibleMC Bill Zadiets and MPMSMascot; Larry The Leopard

MPMS gymnasium filled with fans as they watched the faculty/ student basketball game


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Hungry crowds turned out for RTP’s Food Truck Rodeo in early March. The community had a variety of food trucks to choose from, including The Humble Pig, Pie Pushers, Only Burger, Chirba Chirba, The Parlour, and Sweet Stacey Cakes. This event is held monthly at the RTP Headquarters in Research Triangle Park

Photos by Ame Deaton


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Photos courtesy of Mills Park Middle School

The Spring Musical, 2013 Mills Park Guys and Dolls, was performed by Mills Park Middle School in March

Artwork at Morrisville’s Grace Park and Urban Village in early spring

Welcome to Morrisville - the Heart of the Triangle!

Morrisville’s Grace Park and Urban Village

Morrisville now has its own full-color community magazine, mailed directly to local residents and businesses six times a year.

With this inaugural issue, 919 Magazine launches its Morrisville/Research Triangle Park edition – filled with articles about Morrisville people, schools, events, and activities. “We are thrilled about the excitement the community has shown the new local publication,” said Suzy Sarver, publisher of 919 Magazine-Morrisville/RTP.

“919 Magazine is fun to read; features vibrant, colorful photographs; and designed in an attractive, easy-to-read format. And – cover-to-cover – it’s filled with stories by award-winning writers about the Morrisville community.”

919 Magazine is owned by dreamLake Media LLC, a locally-owned media and communications company that publishes five other editions covering the North Wake County area along the I-540 Corridor from Morrisville to Wake Forest (including Brier Creek, Leesville, North Raleigh/Six Forks, and Wakefield Plantation).

“919 Magazine not only is extremely popular with readers, but advertisers in all the editions get great attention and response from participating in such a well-receiving marketing environment,” Sarver said. “It’s also cost-effective and efficient because 919 Magazine’s Morrisville/RTP edition is direct mailed via the U.S. Postal Service to every home, condominium, apartment and business in Morrisville – plus areas of the Research Triangle Park, Brier Creek, Cary and the Raleigh-Durham International Airport located in Zip Code 27560.”

Additional distribution of the magazine will be available in

strategic locations throughout the coverage area, ensuring the widest possible visibility for businesses participating in the publication.

919 Magazine welcomes contributions and article ideas from readers, who are encouraged to nominate Morrisville families, students and volunteers for consideration. Favorite family recipes and photos of events, sports, parties and other activities may also be submitted via email to [email protected]. And local clubs, organizations and businesses are welcome to send items for use in the Morrisville Community Events Planner via email at [email protected].

“Reader submissions and article ideas are a big part of 919 Magazine’s philosophy,” Sarver said. “We want to reflect what’s happening in the community in the pages of the magazine each issue. We hope to enhance the sense of community, because this area is our hometown too – it’s where we all live, work and play on a daily basis.”

In total, 919 Magazine now distributes more than 107,000 issues in six distinct, all-local editions. In addition to the new 919 Magazine-Morrisville/RTP edition, local businesses can choose among 919 Magazine-Brier Creek, 919 Magazine-Leesville, 919 Magazine-

North Raleigh, 919 Magazine-Wakefield Plantation/Falls Lake, and 919 Magazine/Wake Forest. All are glossy, full-color publications, mailed to every residence and business in the specific cover area.

For information on advertising in the new

919 Magazine-Morrisville/RTP edition —

or any of the other editions – contact Sarver

at 919-747-8785 or [email protected].

Readers are encouraged to “like” 919 Magazine

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Featuring more than 300 varieties of handmade chocolates and confections and the finest gourmet caramel apples and fudge, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory delivers on its promise of excellence. Owners Abinta Pawa and her parents Anoop and Namita Arenja take great pride in serving up delicious handmade treats at both their Triangle Town

Center and Brier Creek locations.“Every customer is important

to us, and we strive to make the best possible products we can,” said Abinta. “We like to think that when people enter our stores, we bring a smile to their face and make their day a little brighter.”

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is an international franchisor,

confectionery manufacturer and retail operator in the U.S., Canada and the United Arab Emirates. Based in Durango, Colo., on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains, the company manufactures and delivers an extensive line of premium chocolate candies and other confectionery products developed primarily by its master candy maker to supply its many franchise locations.

More than 300 Varieties of Handmade Fudge, Chocolates, Confections, and Gourmet Apples

Raleigh’s Rocky MountainChocolate Factory Delivers OnPromise of Tasty Excellence

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After visiting stores in Myrtle Beach and Durham and doing their own research, Abinta – who has a background in catering and real estate – and Arenja, a former textile factory owner, decided to open their first Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

store in 2004. “We are a family store and enjoy what we do,” said Abinta, noting that they provide impeccable service and treat every customer with the same respect and warmth as a guest who comes to their home.

At the Triangle Town Center and Brier Creek stores, customers can watch a variety of caramel and candy apples, fudge, chocolate items, and confections being prepared with traditional cooking utensils, such as copper kettles on electric stoves and marble slab cooling tables. In addition to the gourmet caramel apples and fudge, Rocky Mountain

Chocolate Factory sells custom-made and ready-to-go chocolate gift boxes, custom-made gift baskets to suit any budget, as well as gourmet chocolates which include a sugar free selection and kosher chocolates.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is located at 8521 Brier Creek Pkwy, Suite 103, and 5959 Triangle Town Center, Suite #DU2148. To contact or for more information, call 919-806-8992, email [email protected], or visit www.rmcf.com/NC/Raleigh50680.

Photos by Mehdi Mirian Photography

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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory ProfileOWNERS: Abinta Pawa (Managing Partner), Anoop Arenja (Nirvana Enterprises, LLC)YEAR OPENED: 2004ADDRESS: 8521 Brier Creek Pkwy, Suite 103, Brier Creek CommonsPHONE: 919-806-8992EMAIL: [email protected]: www.rmcf.com/NC/Raleigh50680OTHER LOCATION: 5959 Triangle Town Center, Suite #DU2148


MORRISVILLE

HEROESProtecting Property and SavingLives Local Firefighters’ Priority

Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department is a progressive-minded department serving the Town of Morrisville and unincorporated areas of Wake County – providing fire protection, emergency rescue services, as well as public education programs for the community.

Led by Chief Todd Wright for more than seven years, the department operates out of three stations (one shared with Cary). He recently interrupted his busy schedule to answer questions for 919 Magazine readers.

From left to right: Captain Mike Messer, Chief John Dodson, Captain Todd Lewis, Engineer Nathan Lozinsky, Master Firefighter Jim Waddell, Firefighter Rich Weyant, Chief Todd Wright, Firefighter Brian Whalen, Engineer Bryan Alexander, Firefighter David

Edwards, Fire Marshal Shandy Padgett, Deputy Fire Marshal Bill States, and Support Services Coordinator Shannon Fonville

Photos by Ben Bipes

A Conversation with Chief Todd Wright , Leader of the Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department:

How many firefighters work in Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department stations?

We have 46 full-time personnel, one part-time employee, 15 volunteers, and five Explorers.

What is the coverage area for Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department?

The fire district is approximately 24 sq. mi., of which 10 sq. mi. are in the Morrisville town limits, and the other 14 sq. mi. are in the rural district, which includes the Wake County portion of Research Triangle Park.

What is the history of the MFRD? The Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department was

established in 1955 as an all-volunteer fire department. Cecil Sears led the efforts to start the department. He established a fire station out of a garage in downtown Morrisville. Funding sources included contracts from Wake County for fire protection in the unincorporated areas in Wake County, funding from the Town of Morrisville for fire protection in the town limits, and fundraisers in the form of barbeque and chicken dinners.

In 1974, the department opened a second fire station, located on Carpenter-Fire Station Road. That station served an unincorporated fire district in Wake County. In 1976, the Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department was the first department in Wake County to appoint female firefighters. In 1983, the Department became the second department in Wake County to offer First Responder services; and, in 1988, the department began to supplement volunteers with paid part-time staff. This trend continued for the next 10 years. In 1995 by resolution, the department became a municipal fire department – and hired the first career fire chief.

In 1999, the department opened a station located on Chapel Hill Road at McCrimmon Parkway. Station 2, as it is called today, services the north part of Morrisville. Also, in 1999, all of the part-time positions were upgraded to full-time career positions, allowing both Station 1 and 2 to be staffed with career positions 24 hours per day. In 2003, full-time career firefighters were hired to staff the Carpenter Road station (now called Station 3) 24 hours per day. In 2006, the department started an Honor Guard team. Also in 2006, the department joined North Carolina Urban Search and Rescue Task IV. The team is prepared to respond to anywhere in the State of North Carolina in the event of disaster.

In 2007 the Fire Department upgraded medical services from First Responder to Emergency Medical Technicians. Also in 2007, Station 3 operations relocated into Cary Station 7. Later, in 2011, the department became the 12th fire department in North Carolina and the 160th fire department in the U.S. to receive International Fire Service Accreditation by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI).

In 2012 Fire Station 1 was relocated to 200 Town Hall Drive. The new fire station is a 13,000 sq. ft. three-bay drive-through design, featuring various training props located throughout the station.

What mutual aid agreements are in place for MFRD?Automatic aid agreements are in place with every

fire department that surrounds the Town of Morrisville. The agreements establish a closest unit response that is reciprocal for each department. In addition, mutual aid agreements are in place that allow resources to be requested anywhere in Wake County and State of North Carolina.

What types of calls are regularly handled by MFRD?The Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department responds

to a number of emergency and non-emergency requests for service, including incidents involving fire (structural and others), fire alarms, hazardous materials, vehicle crashes, brush fires, technical rescue, service calls and emergency medical calls.

To put this in perspective, the fire department answered 1,768 calls for service in 2012, which was a 14 percent increase from 2011. Of those calls for service, 400 were fire-related, including false fire alarm activations. The



department also responded to 609 calls for emergency medical assistance in 2012. Additionally, there were 129 technical rescue responses, which included vehicle accidents. There were 33 responses to mitigate hazardous materials incidents, such as gas leaks and fuel spills, and 221 calls classified as “service” calls – including responses to miscellaneous incidents, such as cleaning the roadway after minor vehicle accidents, downed electrical power lines and assisting with flooded buildings. There are some times that our department gets dispatched and cancelled prior to arrival, usually when responding to assist other departments or the caller was able to take care of the problem.

What ongoing training occurs for MFRD firefighters?Morrisville offers training to fire department staff,

as well as other departments. We have annual training that keeps the department staff current with new trends in the fire service. Topics for annual training include firefighter skills (such as fire behavior, water supply, ventilation, foam fire streams, forcible entry, and fire alarms and communications), emergency medical care, hazardous materials, personal protective equipment usage, and specialized rescue training (vehicle extrication, high angle rescue, confined space, and water rescue). In addition to the annual training, we provide certification classes for personnel, such as emergency vehicle trailer towing, incident safety officer, confined space technician and fire inspections. The department’s goal is to maintain a high level of proficiency in basic and advanced firefighter skills. The fire department logs an average of 4,500 hours of training per quarter.

What community outreach and education programs are conducted by MFRD?

The Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department is actively involved in community outreach and education. A main area of focus is the Child Passenger Safety Seat program, which strives to ensure that children are safely restrained while traveling in a vehicle. A certified Child Passenger Safety Technician will conduct an evaluation of your child’s current car seat and the car seat’s installation and make any necessary recommendations. In 2012, fire department personnel checked more than 600 car seats. Members of the department can also provide educational presentations on a variety of topics, including fire extinguisher use, home fire safety and workplace fire safety. To request a presentation on these or other safety topics, call the Fire Prevention Division at 919-463-6122.

Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department ProfileYEAR ESTABLISHED: 1955CHIEF: Todd WrightSTATIONS: 3ADDRESS: 260 Town Hall Drive, Suite CEMERGENCY PHONE: 911NON-EMERGENCY PHONE: 919-463-6123SHIFT COVERAGE: 24/7TOTAL PERSONNEL: 46 full-time, 1 part-time 15 volunteers, 5 Explorers.WEBSITE: www.townofmorrisville.org

Station 1OPENED: 2012SIZE: 13,000 sq. ft.ADDRESS: 200 Town Hall DriveNON-EMERGENCY PHONE: 919-463-6120PERSONNEL: 20EQUIPMENT: Engine-1, Rescue-1, Reserve Engine, Fire Safety Trailer, Utility-20 *

Station 2OPENED: 1999SIZE: 8,500 sq. ft.ADDRESS: 10632 Chapel Hill RoadNON-EMERGENCY PHONE: 919-463-6140PERSONNEL: 20EQUIPMENT: Engine-2, Ladder-2, Rescue-2, Reserve Engine, Car-3, Medic 54 *

Station 3 (with Cary Station 7)OPENED: 2006SIZE: 17,500 sq. ft.ADDRESS: 6900 Carpenter Fire Station RoadNON-EMERGENCY PHONE: 919-463-6940PERSONNEL: 20EQUIPMENT: Pumper-3, Brush-3 * * Additional equipment is also available on a department-wide basis

Morrisville Fire/Rescue ManagementCHIEF: Todd WrightCHAPLAIN: Ted EdwardsBATTALION CHIEFS: Bobby Boening Cliff Cates John DodsonFIRE MARSHAL: Shandy PadgettSUPPORT SERVICES: Shannon FonvilleCAPTAINS: Scott Criddle Starr Webster Joe Engler Tom Dooley Robbie Stanley Mike Messer Kevin Rohrer Mike Chorney Todd Lewis

What is the most common misconception about firefighters?

There are many misconceptions about firefighters; we hear them all, of course. The misconceptions include that firefighters just sit around the firehouse watching TV, waiting for emergency calls to come in; or that we spend all day polishing the brass on the trucks, keeping them shiny and new; or that we actually do rescue cats out of trees! Well, the truth is -- we do polish our trucks to keep them shiny and looking good, because we take pride in maintaining apparatus functionality, as well as the appearance. Actually, there is little unstructured time after the station is cleaned, things that are broken are fixed, hydrants are flowed, fire inspections are conducted, fire safety talks and visits to elementary schools

are done, and emergency incidents are answered in between. Firefighters spend two-thirds of their time at the fire station as a firefighter. The fire station is our home away from home.

How can Morrisville residents prevent fires? Cooking is the leading cause of residential building fires

and injuries. Practicing safe cooking will help to eliminate these types of fires. Safe cooking includes never leaving cooking unattended, keeping anything that can catch fire away from the stovetop, and wearing short, close-fitting or tightly rolled sleeves so that loose clothing does not come into contact with the gas flame or electric burner.

Other than fire prevention, how can local residents assist MFRD?

One way that residents can assist the Morrisville Fire Department is by having their address numbers displayed so that they are clearly visible from the street. Address numbers should be at least four inches high, in contrasting color from the background on which they are placed. This is especially helpful when crews are responding to calls during nighttime hours. Citizens can also become volunteers with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), or as a volunteer firefighter. Both opportunities are ways citizens can serve their community in making it a safer place to live.

Firefighters spend two-thirds of their time at the fire station as a firefighter.

The fire station is our home away from home.

CHIEF TODD WRIGHT

1955 . . . . . . . . . . .Morrisville Fire Department established by Cecil Sears as an all-volunteer fire department, with a fire station in an old garage in downtown Morrisville.1974 . . . . . . . . . . .MFD opens a station on Carpenter-Fire Station Road.1976 . . . . . . . . . . .MFD becomes the first department in Wake County to appoint female firefighters.1983 . . . . . . . . . . .MFD becomes the second department in Wake County to offer First Responder services.1988 . . . . . . . . . . .MFRD supplements volunteer staff with paid part-time firefighters.1995 . . . . . . . . . . .MFRD hires first full-time career fire chief.1999 . . . . . . . . . . .All part-time firefighter positions upgraded to full-time.2007 . . . . . . . . . . .MFRD upgraded from First Responder to Emergency Medical Technicians.2012 . . . . . . . . . . .MFRD Fire Station 1 relocated to new facilities at 200 Town Hall Drive.MFR

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What is most gratifying about serving the residents in the MFRD coverage area?

Morrisville has become a diverse town over the years, with a blend of cultures from throughout the world. Members of the fire department interact with the community on a daily basis through fire prevention activities, and casual encounters while out to eat or grocery shopping. The ability to help the citizens during what could seem like the worst time in their lives and seeing the results of our actions – as well as the small things we do, such as unlocking a vehicle where a child was accidentally locked in, assisting an elderly person with batteries for smoke detectors, or just assisting a citizen with changing a flat tire – can be the most gratifying times.

Can local youth groups and organizations tour MFRD facilities?

All members of the public are welcome to tour Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department facilities. Appointments can be made by calling the Fire Prevention Division at 919-463-6122.

What else do you want 919 Magazine readers to know about MFRD?

Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department is committed to providing the best customer service to the citizens and visitors of Morrisville. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety of all who live, work and play in Morrisville.

In 1976, the Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department was the first department in Wake County to appoint female firefighters.

The Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department covers approximately 24 sq. mi., of which 10 sq. mi. are in the Morrisville town limits – and the other 14 sq. mi. are in the rural district, which includes the Wake County portion of Research Triangle Park.

Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department was established in 1955 as an all-volunteer fire department. Cecil Sears led the efforts to start the department. He established a fire station out of a garage in downtown Morrisville.

Photos by Ben Bipes


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Morrisville residents have the opportunity to make the town more beautiful in April.

Morrisville's 3rd Annual Green Day is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, on Town Hall Drive -- beginning with a Community Tree Planting by town staff and volunteers along the medians of Town Hall Drive.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the town's Community Appearance Committee, the Environmental and Recycling Committee, and town Stormwater Engineering staff will host environmental demonstrations and products at booths. Residents can also pick up a free sapling.

• Other activities at the event include:• Document shredding by Cintas.• Electronic recycling (anything with a cord).• Open house at the Morrisville Fire Department Station 1,

including tours, activities for kids and food.• Morrisville Police Department's Bruno the Police Dog, visiting

with kids.Anyone interested in volunteering for the Community Tree Planting can contact

Steve Dickinson at 919-463-7085. For more information, visit www.ci.morrisville.nc.us.

Atlantic Tire & Service Golf Classic is Tuesday, May 21, at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course.

The Morrisville Chamber of Commerce event begins with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. A box lunch and beverages will be available on the course.

A reception and silent auction will follow the golf, including prizes for top teams, contest winners (for hole-in-one, longest drive, closest to the pin), and door prizes.

Participants and sponsors are currently being sought. Individual participant registration is $200, and sponsor packages range from $200 to $2,500. Registration deadline is May 10.

Lonnie Poole Golf Course is located at 1509 Main Campus Drive in Raleigh.

For more information or to register, contact the Morrisville Chamber at 919-

463-7155, [email protected] or visit www.morrisvillechamber.org.

The Morrisville Innovation Foundation’s East Meet West festival is a celebration of Wake County’s most diverse community: Morrisville.

Scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, in downtown Morrisville along Town Hall Drive, the mission of the East Meets West festival is to celebrate the cultural diversity of Morrisville through food, music, performance and visual arts. Organizers anticipate attendance will be approximately 4,000 people.

“The festival will be a great way to celebrate the many cultures that call the ‘Heart of the Triangle’ home,” said Shawna Vinovich, communications manager for the event.

Food options will feature a variety of cultures that are prominent in the area including traditional Southern fare, Indian, Asian and new trends in cultural food fusion. And attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite dish in the “Feast of the East/Best of the West” contest. From 12 to 15 local restaurant vendors are expected to participate, according to Vinovich.

Entertainment and performances will feature Americana, Indian, Asian and a variety of others that call Morrisville home on the “East Stage”. The “West Stage” – located near the beer garden – will spotlight “A Fifth of Blues” and “The Will McBride Group”.

Admission to the event is free, and food and beverage tickets will be for sale. A map of the grounds and parking areas will be posted at www.eastmeetswestmorrisville.org when finalized.

Platinum Sponsor for the event is the Town of Morrisville. Bronze Sponsors include Cricket Wireless and 919 Magazine. Among the “Friends of East Meets West” are Tekelec, Brickman and Primrose Schools.

For more information on the festival, visit

www.eastmeetswestmorrisville.org.

East Meets West FestivalMorrisville’s New May Event FeaturesFood, Music, Performances, Visual Arts

Residents can Beautify Morrisville,Enjoy Activities at Annual Green Day

Spring Golf Classic May 21 at Lonnie Poole Golf Course


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More than 200 people the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce, held in February at the Doubletree by Hilton, saw Lenovo receive the Jeremiah Morris Community Steward of the Year Award.

“Through its ‘Lenovo Employees Care’ program, Lenovo supports numerous non-profits,” said Carlotta Ungaro, Chamber President. The organizations receiving support from Lenovo include (but are not limited to) the USO of North Carolina, Wake County and Avery Boys & Girls Clubs, the Kramden Institute, Power Hour Store, and Dress for Success.

Others honored at the event were:• Triangle Rock Club, given the James Pugh Small Business of the

Year Award. “Since opening in December 2007, the Triangle Rock Club has exceeded its growth projections and has begun an expansion that will nearly double its climbing terrain – making it the largest facility in a five-state region,” Ungaro said.

• Mike Windley, selected the 20w13 Ambassador of the Year. Windley, lead pastor at Bridge Community Church, has nearly 20 years of ministry experience – including time as an International Missionary to Mtwara, Tanzania.

Keynote speaker for the annual meeting was Michael Landguth, director of Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Among the event sponsors were Lenovo, Duke Realty, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, Tekelec, Hilton Raleigh-Durham Airport (now Doubletree by Hilton), and Technical Innovation.

For more information, call 919-463-7150

or visit www.morrisvillechamber.org.

Lenovo Honored for Community StewardshipAt 22nd Annual Morrisville Chamber Meeting

Harmony, Hope & Healing: An Evening of A Cappella is Saturday, April 13, at the Cary Academy, 1500 N. Harrison Ave. in Cary.

Presented by The General Assembly Chorus, the event benefits the Pretty in Pink Foundation and includes a 2 p.m. matinee and a 7:30 p.m. evening show. Reserved seat admission is $25, and general admission is $20.

Featured acts for the event include Main Street, CAPRI, and The General Assembly Chorus. Emcees are Debra Morgan and Deborah Holt Noel.

For more ticket information, call 321-345-7464. To purchase

tickets, call 800-514-3849 or visit www.ETIX.com.

The General Assembly ChorusEvent Benefits Pretty in Pink

Formed to create public-private partnership for economic and community development in the town, the Morrisville Innovation Foundation was officially launched in February.

The charitable arm of the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce, the Foundation named Creighton Blackwell of Coastal Federal Credit Union as its first Chair. Other officers include Karen Ondrick of Lenova, Vice Chair; Joel Graybeal of Triangle Rock Club, Treasurer; and Carlotta Ungaro of the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce, Secretary. Trustees include Lakshmi Challa of the Challa Law Firm; Brian Donnelly of Dillon Commercial Real Estate; and Jason Faber of Perimeter Studio and Conference Center.

The Morrisville Innovation Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 and has applied for non-profit tax status. Its stated mission is “to provide the building blocks for economic development and entrepreneurship as well as identify and foster up-and-coming community leaders with tools to build an environment for economic prosperity.”

For more information on the Morrisville Innovation Foundation,

call 919-463-7150 or visit www.morrisvillechamber.org.

Creighton Blackwell Chairs NewMorrisville Innovation Foundation

Morrisville now has two electric car charging stations.

In partnership with the Progress Energy, the stations are located at 260 Town Hall Drive – in the parking lot near the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce. The stations are free to use at any time.

Morriville Mayor Jackie Holcombe cut the ribbon in late February officially opening the stations, which was followed by a charge demonstration involving a Chevy Volt. Progress Energy (now Duke Energy) plans to collect data from the devices as part of a study to understand the impact that electric vehicle charging may have on the existing electric infrastructure.

Two Electric Car ChargingStations Open in Morrisville


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Lou Protonentis the new Technical Director of the Association of American Textile Chemists and Colorists, located within Research Triangle Park. AATCC is the world’s leading not-for-profit textile professional association…Biogen Idec’s RTP location is participating in North Carolina Department of Labor certified Carolina Star Program – the department’s most prestigious recognition. State Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry recently presented company officials with Carolina Star flag, which she said represented the company’s commitment to a safe work environment… Among the new restaurants approved for the revamped Terminal 1 at Raleigh-Durham International Airport: Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina, Char-Grill, ACC American Grill, and La Tapenade Mediterranean. A Starbucks also is expected to open…Giles Galliou is the new president of the Environmental Science division of North America at Bayer CropScience in RTP. He replaces Jacqueline Applegate, Ph.D., recently appointed as CEO of Bayer CropScience Australia and New Zealand, and senior Bayer representative of Australia, New Zealand and Oceania. Galliou has been with Bayer CropScience since 1990…P.J. Cavanaugh of Raleigh is the 2012 Volunteer of the Year at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, clocking 533 hours of service assisting travelers and the Airport Authority staff…Pooja S. Mehta of Morrisville, a student at Raleigh Charter High School, is a candidate in the 2013 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program…Among students honored at the Visual Art Exchange’s 24th Annual Young Artists Exhibit: Erin Morris of Panther Creek High (honorable mention). Jerry’s Artarama, which co-sponsored the exhibit with the United Arts Council, also named its winners, including: Best Drawing, Ambar Catalan of Panther Creek High (“Renaissance Man”); and Best Sculpture, Alexa Poulton of Panther Creek High (“The Wine Swindlers”)…Morrisville-based Aerial BioPharma raised $9.5 million in Series A financing to fund its new narcolepsy drug development and trials…Among the new tenants open or expected at Park West Village shopping center in Morrisville: Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, The Chocolate Boutique, Carolina Dental Arts, Edible Arrangements, European Wax Center, Smoothie King, Noodles & Co., Sport Clips, and Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar...Mare’, a restaurant from Chef Hideki Tateyama, opened recently in Grace Park shopping center in Morrisville. It is opened for lunch Monday through Friday, and dinner Monday through Saturday. For more information, visit www.marecary.com…Among the participants in the recent “An Evening with Master Chefs” event in Chapel Hill to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation were chefs from The Chef’s Academy, a culinary school in Morrisville…Morrisville teenagers can enter the Wake County Public Libraries annual Teen Poetry Contest through April 30 for a chance to be honored at a special reception, receive a trophy and read their winning poems in a public forum. Entries must be in Grades 6-12, and up to three original poems can be submitted. Winners in four categories – Grade 6, Grades 7-8, Grades 9-10, and Grades 11-12 – will be announced in early May. Visit www.wakegov.com/libraries for entry guidelines and to submit entries… Panther Creek High School Athletic Booster Club is seeking members interested in serving on the Board of Directors for the 2013-2014 school year. Email [email protected] for more information… Send news items about your children, students, church, school, organization, club, troop, or group to [email protected].

Lisa Rhodarmer is the 2012-2013 Morrisville Elementary School Teacher of the Year.

Rhodarmer, a 2nd Grade teacher on Track 1, received her Bachelors and Masters degrees at Western Carolina University and has her National Board Certification. She has taught at MES for two years. In addition, Karen Palmer — at the kindergarten level on Track 4 — is the school’s Teacher Assistant of the Year.

Morrisville Elementary School is located at 1519 Morrisville Parkway. For more information, call 919-460-3400 or visit www.morrisvilleyearround.org.

Morrisville Elementary HonorsTeacher, Assistant of the Year

Singer and musician Naji Hilal plans two upcoming performances in Morrisville.

The versatile Hilal – a native of Lebanon – will present classic Arabic music on the Oud (a type of Middle Eastern lute), keyboard and percussion 6 p.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, at Neomonde Café & Market in Morrisville.

Also at Neomonde, Hilal and friends will play live Arabic Jazz, with unique arrangements of standards and original compositions 6 p.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday, May 25.

Neomonde is located at 10235 Chapel Hill Road. For more

information, call 919-466-8100 or visit www.neomonde.com.

Live Music by Naji Hilal Setat Neomonde in Morrisville

Short TakesYates Claims The Chef’s Academy Chili Crown

Veronica Yates became The Chef’s Academy Chili Champion recently, as part of the Morrisville institution’s Chili Cookoff event and “New Student Preview” day.

Second place went to Kenny York (Team Texas Tony), and Martrilla Leach and Nicole Sorber (Team Chef on the Come Up) claimed third.

Students began preparing chili at 8:30 a.m., with the judging and public tasting beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the facility. Proceeds from the event went toward a culinary student scholarship.

For more information, visit www.thechefsacademy.com.

LAURA SCHIENER’S

Ladybug Bites

IngredientsYields 3 dozen Ladybug Bits

2 oz Cream cheese (softened)2 tbsp Sour creamContainer Black paste food coloring * 1/2 tsp Minced chives1/8 tsp Garlic salt1/8 tsp Minced fresh parsley36 Butter-flavored crackers18 Cherry tomatoes, quartered18 Large, pitted black olives* This item can be hard to find, so black icing can be substituted

Directions1. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.2. Remove one tablespoon to a small bowl and tint black. Place tinted cream cheese mixture in a small plastic bag and set aside (skip this step if you choose to use black icing).3. Add the chives, garlic salt, and parsley to the bowl of cream cheese mixture, and spread over crackers.4. Arrange two tomato quarters on each for the ladybug wings.5. For the ladybug heads, halve the olives and place a half on each cracker. 6. Use the tinted cream cheese mixture (or the icing) to place spots onto wings.

Consider making the cream cheese mixture the night before and refrigerateso it can harden somewhat. Avoid preparing the bites until almost ready to serve them, to ensure that the crackers don't get soggy too quickly from the cream cheese mixture.

This recipe yields three dozen Ladybug Bites.

A Morrisville area resident for five years, Laura Schiener and her husband Aaron recently celebrated their daughter Ava’s first birthday. The theme? Ladybugs!

“This recipe is great for a themed party,” Laura said. “We used it for my daughter's ladybug-themed first birthday party, or you could easily incorporate them into a spring/summer cookout or party. They are delicious!”

Laura and Aaron love to be outdoors and their favorite outdoor activity is grilling out with friends and family, with a little friendly cornhole competition thrown in. “We have a very busy schedule but always try and make time for what we value most: Family,” Laura said. “We love to travel and have made several trips overseas to Germany where my husband's parents still reside.”

Aaron works in finance and Laura is a physical therapist, but their newest job is parenting. “We are still learning as we go,” Laura said. “Unfortunately there is no amount of training that can prepare you for this job, and no big promotions – but it is the most fulfilling job either of us has ever had. Everyday is new and exciting and we look forward to many more years of parenthood (with all the ups and downs).”

In their spare time, Aaron loves playing soccer and shooting billiards and Laura enjoys spending time on the volleyball court and on the dance floor. “Ava is still developing her hobbies, but she's already picked up her mother's love for dancing...she loves a good beat (especially her daddy's “beatboxing”),” Laura said.

Ladybug Bites Great For a Themed Party

Photos Courtesy Schiener Family

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As luck would have it, Tra’Li Irish Pub & Restaurant, the new Irish pub in town, is welcoming patrons to experience a little bit of Ireland right here in Morrisville.

“The new pub is designed to be a place to savor while enjoying the company of friends, new and old,” said Martin Mahon, one of the pub’s four co-owners. “We’ve created a friendly and lively gathering place within the Morrisville community, just as a pub would serve in an Irish town.”

Tra’Li is the second Irish pub in the Triangle owned by the management team of Robert Beebe, Michael Covell (from the U.S.), Martin Mahon, and Thomas Buckley (from Ireland), the original location being in Brier Creek. These gentlemen take great pride in owning an authentic Irish pub, paying special attention to the details that make it so. All of the design and woodworking has been prepared by Irish craftsmen in Ireland to faithfully reproduce the feel of an early 20th century Irish pub. And with 20 taps, a selection of 17 drafts – plus a wide selection of bottled beers, wines, and ciders – there is no shortage of new spirits to enjoy, and it’s easy to find the perfect pint of Guinness.

Tra’Li boasts two main bar areas as well as a private dining room where parties of up to 20 can enjoy some privacy. The friendly staff and owners are proud to serve a seasonal menu sourced from within North Carolina, including the famous carvery lunch, a quick and tasty

lunchtime favorite. Menu staples include the shepherd’s pie and fish and chips as well as Boxty (a traditional savory recipe from Ireland), and homemade desserts. While enjoying authentic and delicious food and drink, Tra’Li guests can enjoy live acoustic music on Friday and Saturday nights and partake in the ever popular trivia night.

Authenticity is a top priority for the owners of Tra’Li. “We strive to replicate the feel of a real Irish pub,” said Mahon. “There is a certain music to it. The clink of glass upon glass, the murmur of lively conversation, and the peel of laughter. You know it when it’s right.”

Tra’Li Irish Pub & Restaurant is located at

3107 Grace Park Drive, Morrisville.

To contact or for more information,

email [email protected],

A Slice of Ireland, Right Here in MorrisvilleNew Tra’Li Irish Pub Offers A Friendly, Lively Place to Gather

We strive to replicate the feel of a real Irish pub. There is a certain music to it. The clink of glass upon glass, the

murmur of lively conversation, and the peel of laughter.

MARTIN MAHON

OWNERS: Robert Beebe, Martin Mahon, Michael Covell, Thomas BuckleyYEAR OPENED: 2013 in Morrisville; 2008 in Brier CreekADDRESS: 3107 Grace Park Drive, Morrisville

WEBSITE: www.traliirishpub.comEMAIL: [email protected]: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.EVENTS: Live acoustic music (Friday and Saturday)

Tra’Li Irish Pub & Restaurant Profile

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Where can you get delightful food – paired with wines from eight different countries – enjoy fine guitar music, and win wonderful raffle and door prizes?

On April 25, attendees at the Rotary Club of Morrisville’s 5th Annual Wines Around the World event can enjoy all of this…and more. Set for 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport’s

General Aviation Terminal, tickets are available for a $35 per person donation.

Raffle and door prizes include golf apparel, rounds of golf, hotel stays, spa treatments, wine accessories, sporting event tickets and more. Wine for the event is supplied by Mutual Distributing Co. Food preparation is by The Chef ’s Academy in Morrisville. Guitarist Chris Overstreet will provide music throughout the evening.

All proceeds from the event support local charities, including Life Experiences, The Carying Place, Flight of Hope, Boys and Girls Homes of N.C., and The Miracle League of the Triangle.

For more information on the event,

call 919-656-0643 or contact Michele Nicklis,

Past President and Fundraising Chair,

at [email protected]. To order

tickets, visit www.morrisville.rotary-clubs.org

Delightful Food, Fine Wine, and MorePlenty of Fun Ahead at Rotary Club of Morrisville Fundraiser

5th Annual Wines Around the WorldDATE: April 25TIME: 6 p.m.-8 p.m.LOCATION: General Aviation Terminal, RDU AirportCOST: $35INFORMATION: 919-656-0643, [email protected]: www.morrisville.rotary-clubs.org


ReduceBuy locally. Produce and goods that

do not require travel/transportation can greatly reduce greenhouse emissions and help the environment. Another suggestion to cut down on greenhouse emissions is to ride a bike more often, and walk to neighborhood destinations.

ReuseMany people already recycle glass

bottles and cans, but what other uses can you have for left over jars, old pillows, and other household items?

Glass jars filled a quarter way up with small pebbles and centered with a candle make excellent luminaries. Line your drive way, walk way or perimeter of your yard. Glass jars also keep cut lemons, onions and chopped produce fresh longer while taking up less space in your refrigerator.

Before you trash them, put old bedroom pillows in the dryer at a high temp with a few fabric softener sheets. Spray with a

disinfectant, cover with upholstery fabric and, voila’, “new” summer throw pillows for the outside couch or patio sitting area.

Hold a garage sale or donate used items. Save your unwanted items from the landfill by helping someone in need and save the environment at the same time.

For more eco-friendly tips for reusing instead of throwing away, visit a Facebook favorite of 919 staffers: Different Solutions.

RecycleCut down on waste by limiting use

of paper and plastic cups. Return plastic grocery bags to the grocery store on each visit. Carry washable canvas bags and eco-friendly totes to eliminate the need for plastic shopping bags altogether.

And review what is tossed in the garbage, checking the recycle codes on the bottom of your personal care products, food containers and other household items (one website that offers codes or all product containers is www.thedailygreen.com).

ReplenishBuy and use energy-saving,

compact fluorescent light bulbs and other energy efficient

bulbs. Not only do these bulbs last up to 10 times as long as conventional incandescent lighting – over their lifetime – they use only a quarter of the energy.

Plant trees and help fight climate change. Trees have a natural process of photosynthesis and to absorb CO2 and other pollutant particulates. Trees emit oxygen and also provide much needed shade, which helps cool yards, communities, and the planet. For more information on choosing and planting trees, try checking the Arbor Day Foundation at www.arborday.org.

RestoreGet outside more: Visiting nature centers

and learning more about the environment can lead to activities and habits that make a difference on the future of our earth.

Visit the local library: Libraries provide resources and guides on how to build a butterfly habitat, plant a garden, construct a bird house, or start a compost heap.

Get involved: Local and national organizations need volunteers and welcome all interested in helping the planet and educating others on the effects of global warming, recycling benefits and more. A place to get started may be www.world.org/weo/top1000, which lists a thousand websites of various environment-oriented groups, organizations and causes of all persuasions.

Going GreenTips on How to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Replenish, and RestoreEarth Day – originally celebrated as the Spring Equinox – became an annual day on which events are held worldwide to increase awareness and appreciation of the Earth.Now Earth Day is coordinated globally and is celebrated in more than 175 countries every year. In 2009, the United Nations designated April 22 of each year as International Earth Day.There are five main components to becoming more aware and “Eco Friendly” in everyday living: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Replenish, Restore.

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Triangle Rock Club provides state of the art indoor climbing facilities, instruction, and programs for beginner to world-class climbers alike in a professional and fun environment.

Recipient of the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce’s “James Pugh Small Business of the Year” Award, Triangle Rock Club is a unique and special place for guests, members and employees – that professionally introduces hundreds of new customers to the world of climbing.

The state-of-the-art facility offers both lead and top rope climbing, as well as bouldering and a comprehensive fitness area – creating an adventure for individuals, and

their friends and families, in a fun environment. Among the facility’s features: • 9,000 sq. ft. of state-of-the-

art, Eldorado climbing walls• 14 ft. high, freestanding,

top-out boulder, with 3,000 sq. ft. of bouldering

• Huge, radical, lead climbing cave• Cross-training fitness area

complete with strength and cardio equipment

• Private party and conference rooms

• Gear shop and climbers lounge, equipped with HDTV and WiFi

• Fully heated and air-conditioned

• 100-plus climbing routes and bouldering problems

Triangle Rock Club was started in 2007 by two former U.S. Marines with extensive climbing experience: Andrew Kratz and Luis Jauregui. Today, both serve as Managing Partners, along with Joel Graybeal.

Open seven days a week, Triangle Rock Club

is located at 102 Pheasant Wood Court in

Morrisville. For additional information, call 919-

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It’s popular with kids of all ages.It provides sweeping views of

Raleigh-Durham International Airport’s 10,000-foot runway.

It’s located near the Air Traffic Control Tower.

And you can actually hear the pilot-to-tower communications from audio speakers on the elevated observation platform.

It’s RDU Observation Park, and it definitely should be on the list of how to take a “time out” at the local airport.

According to RDU officials, people spend hours plane-watching and families often enjoy the location for children’s parties.

Open from sunrise to sunset every day. The park features:

• Free Parking• Restrooms• An elevated observation

platform• Communication between

pilots and the tower• Picnic and play areas• Educational Placards• An inviting grass lawn

“It’s a wonderful outdoor facility that is a bit out of the way,” said one anonymous visitor to the park. “There are speakers that play the radio channel for the tower and planes, so you can hear the pilots and controllers. There are lots of nice information displays about common planes and RDU

history. It also has a playground with a sand pit, model runway to run up and down with your arms sticking out, picnic tables, benches with shade, and restrooms. It’s a great place for the kids to sit and watch, run around, and play.”

Another visitor said the park is a great place for lunch on a sunny day.

RDU Observation Park Watch the Planes, Hear the Pilots,And Enjoy A Unique Spot for Lunch

RDU Observation ParkADDRESS: 2400 W. Terminal Blvd.PHONE: 919-840-2123WEBSITE: www.rdu.com

Information and graphic courtesy of Raleigh-Durham International Ariport


“I love to go here for lunch,” she said. “I don’t work too far from here, so it is a great place to bring a bag lunch, sit down and stare at the amazement of flight. Where else can you go and see a plane take off or land from a few hundred feet away?”

Also while at RDU, visit the General Aviation Terminal for more viewing opportunities.

Here, find an observation balcony for up close viewing to the action on the general aviation ramp – including planes taking off and landing on RDU’s other two runways.

At the General Aviation Terminal, you’ll also find Crosswinds Café, which is open for lunch Mondays-Fridays. According to RDU officials, visitors can dine in front of large glass windows for viewing the airfield — or, order a meal packaged to go and enjoy a picnic at Observation Park. The General Aviation Terminal is open 6 a.m to 9 p.m. daily. Parking is free for the first four hours.

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Speeds Along I-540 in North Raleigh Increase to 70 mph Following a request from the Regional Transportation Alliance – a non-profit business group that lobbies for road and transit improvements – the North Carolina Department of Transportation is raising the speed limit on I-540 between Brier Creek and Knightdale. �e 21-mile stretch of I-540 between U.S. Highway 70 and U.S. 64/264 will now have a 70 mph speed limit (compared to the previous 65 mph limit). DOT engineers evaluated current speeds on the freeway, crash data and road conditions in considering the change.

First African-American WomanChief Named for Raleigh Police Cassandra Deck-Brown is the new chief of the Raleigh Police Department. �e department’s first African-American woman in the senior position, Deck-Brown replaces Harry Patrick Dolan, who retired last fall. She was the RPD’s deputy chief since 2011, after attending the Raleigh Police Academy and joining the department in 1987. Deck-Brown was promoted to captain in 2003, and commanded what is now the North District extending along the Six Forks and Falls of Neuse corridors. She also directed the department’s Administrative Services Division. Deck-Brown, 49, is the sister-in-law of former RPD Chief Mitchell Brown. After growing up in Franklin County, NC, she graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in criminal justice.

Raleigh Police Memorial Foundation5th Annual Run For Our Heroes April 27 Raleigh Police Memorial Foundation’s 5th Annual Run for Our Heroes 5K race begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 27 near the Raleigh Municipal Building downtown on Hargett Street. All proceeds from the race go to the foundation's fund to build a memorial to the eight Raleigh Police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. A ceremonial wreath-laying to honor the sacrifice and lives of the fallen officers will be at 8:30 a.m. in Nash Square, across Hargett Street from the Avery C. Upchurch Government Complex and the former Raleigh Police Depart-ment's headquarters. �e 5K race/walk follows a certified course in downtown Raleigh. After the Hargett Street start, the race proceeds up Salisbury Street to Lenoir Street, down Fayetteville Street around the State Capitol, to Franklin Street, up Blount Street, and then back into the downtown area where the race finishes in front of the City Employee Memorial on Hargett Street. At 10 a.m., the McGruff Crime Dog 100-Yard Kids' Dash begins at Nash Square. �e dash is for children ages 10 and younger, and has a $5 entry fee.A free social for event participants will follow the race at Napper Tandy's Restaurant, 126 North West Street. �e eight fallen police officers and the dates of there deaths are: Tom Crabtree, Sept. 1, 1922; Robert Sparks, March 8, 1968; James Lee, Dec. 5, 1968; James Allen, Dec. 5, 1968; D.D. Adams, Feb. 3, 1980; Denise Holden, Aug. 4, 1995; Paul Hale, July 11, 1997; and Charles Paul, Sept. 10, 2002. For more information or to register for the events, visit www.runforourheroes.org. For more information on the RPMF, visit www.rpdmemorial.wordpress.com

911 Misdials CausingSignificant Problems For 2012, the number of calls to 911 rose 18 percent, and the city of Raleigh blames the increase on an alarming rise in misdials and hangups caused by the new 10-digit dialing requirement. Instead of dialing the area code 919, a city release indicated that callers are mistakenly dialing 9-1-1 and hanging up. Misdials and hang-up calls divert resources away from actual emergencies since dispatchers must call back on hang-ups to assure that an emergency is not taking place. If no response is received from the call-back, dispatchers send a police officer to the source of the call to make certain that no assistance is needed. Total 911 calls to the Raleigh/Wake Emergency Communications Center in 2012 increased to 601,059 in 2012 – compared to 509,171 in 2011. Ten-digit dialing became mandatory in the area in late March. Hang-up calls requiring police dispatch have almost tripled from 2011 to 2012. In 2011, there were close to 17,500 hang-up calls. In 2012 that number soared to 52,160, which required more than 30,000 police officers dispatch calls.

Audubon Conducts Annual Bird Count at 8 Raleigh Parks From December 14 through January 5, groups of dedicated Audubon volunteers ventured out in Raleigh to count and identify birds for Audubon Society’s 113th Annual Christmas Bird Count included local volunteers surveying at a number of Raleigh parks, including Anderson Point, Lake Johnson, Lake Wheeler, Shelley Lake, Durant Nature Park, Horseshoe Farm Park, Wilkerson, and Lake Benson. �e Bird Count – conducted Dec. 14-Jan. 5 – also took place on greenway trails, including the Buckeye Trail and Walnut Creek Trail. �e Christmas Bird Count is a wildlife census started on Christmas Day in 1900 by ornithologist Frank Chapman. �e event, combined with other surveys, provides a picture of how the continent's bird populations have changed in time and space over the past hundred years. For a complete list of birds seen at each Raleigh park site, visit the Audubon website "Data and Research" section at www.birds.audubon.org/data-research. To learn more about the Wake Audubon Society, which has been a partner with Raleigh Parks and Recreation for more than10 years, visit their website at www.wakeaudubon.org/anderson_point_park.htm.

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to take over as offensive contributors. Our success depends on how quickly those

young players can develop.

Women’s LacrosseHEAD COACH: Peter DeStaebler

YEARS IN POSITION: 6

OTHER COACHES: Bonnie O’Connor

2012 RECORD: 10-5

PLAYOFFS: 1-1

HONORS: N/A

COACH’S OUTLOOK:

We have six returning starters and 10 returning lettermen with a tough schedule.

We look forward to continuing to improve as a team.

Women’s Track and FieldHEAD COACH: Ryan Matthews


OTHER COACHES: Leah Vaughn

2012 RECORD: N/A

PLAYOFFS: 14th in Regionals

HONORS: N/A

COACH’S OUTLOOK:

With a strong core returning, which includes Rebekah Greengrass in the 1600 and

3200, Brenda Cardoso in the 1600, and Mackenzie Ringhofer in the 800, we are

looking to improve our standings in the Tri-Nine Conference and Regionals.

Men’s GolfHEAD COACH: Christopher Reddington

YEARS IN POSITION: First year

OTHER COACHES: N/A

2012 RECORD: N/A

PLAYOFFS: N/A

HONORS: N/A

SoftballHEAD COACH: Bryan Cromer


OTHER COACHES: Jill Smedley, Karen Garmen (Head JV Coach)

2012 RECORD: N/A

PLAYOFFS: N/A

HONORS: N/A

COACH’S OUTLOOK:

We are looking forward to laying a new foundation for the Panther Creek

program this year. We have a lot of young emerging talent that will contribute

to both Varsity and JV squads. We have a lot planned for this season and cannot

wait to get started!

Women’s SoccerHEAD COACH: David Grant


OTHER COACHES: Garrett Stevens (JV Coach),

Jacob Landry (JV assistant coach)

2012 RECORD: N/A

PLAYOFFS: N/A

HONORS: N/A

COACH’S OUTLOOK:

The 2013 Panther Creek women’s soccer program is a young and talented group

of players that have been rejuvenated with the addition of head coach David

Grant. The program’s goal is to compete in every match and earn a spot in the

2013 playoffs.

Men’s SoccerHEAD COACH: David Grant


OTHER COACHES: Drew Mabe (JV Coach)

2012 RECORD: 5-15-1

PLAYOFFS: N/A

HONORS: James Compton (1st team All-Conference,

2nd team All Region; Max Swartz 1st team

All-Conference, 1st team All Region

and 1st team All State).

COACH’S OUTLOOK:

The Panther Creek Men’s soccer team will be in its third year under head Coach

David Grant. The program is seeking its first winning record in two years. With

the success of the program’s Junior Varsity program, the future looks bright.

Men’s LacrosseHEAD COACH: James Aldridge


OTHER COACHES: Ryan Cummings, Ron Campoli, John Andreala

2012 RECORD: 8-9

PLAYOFFS: N/A

HONORS: N/A

COACH’S OUTLOOK:

We have a strong returning defense, and some opportunities for young players

Panther Creek High SchoolSpring Sports Preview

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Raleigh Ranks 7th Best Run City 24/7 Wall St. placed Raleigh seventh on its list of the 10 best run cities in America. The ranking looked at the cities’ credit rating, violent crime per 1,000 people and unemployment rate. Top spot on the list went to Dallas suburb, Plano, TX, followed by Madison, WI; Irvine, CA; Lincoln, NE; Fremont, CA; and Seattle, WA. After Raleigh in the rankings were Virginia Beach, VA; Austin, TX; and Scottsdale, AZ.

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Triangle’s BEST?3 Local Hotels Among The South’s Top Spots Conde Nast magazine’s list of 50 bet hotels in the South includes three properties in the Triangle, but only one in the top 10. Readers of the travel publication chose The Ferrington House in Pittsboro as No. 2 on the prestigious list, followed by the Umstead Hotel & Spa

in Cary at No. 18, and the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club in Durham at No. 44.

21c Hotel in Louisville, KY, topped the list.

SOURCE: Conde Nast magazine

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RALEIGH! Raleigh is the most family-friendly city in the U.S., according to the Human Life Project. Other cities in the top 10 included Oklahoma City, OK; Omaha, NE; Charlotte, NC; Fort Worth, TX; Colorado Springs, CO; Albuquerque, NM; Wichita, KS; Austin, TX; Seattle, WA. The Human Life Project promotes that cities work proactively on identifying and reversing negative trends before they become big problems and to build a lasting legacy by investing in families.

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Raleigh Ranked Among Top Cities for IT Jobs Raleigh is tenth on CIO.com’s ranking of Best Cities for Information Technology Jobs in 2013. The rankings are based on internal data from Modis, a global provider of IT staffing and recruiting services, via its national regional branch network. The list factors in projected IT job opportunities based on the volume of job openings over the past six months as well as general assessment of the overall economic environment in each market. CIO.com stated the following as its reasoning for placing Raleigh on its top 10 list: “With the Research Triangle Park, Raleigh has become a major player in research and an epicenter of tech innovation inside the U.S. The tech-friendly community boasts opportunities with biotech, pharmaceuticals, software development, medical devices and insurance companies.” According to Modis, Raleigh is becoming a hub for tech companies and a model on “how to do things right in the tech space. San Francisco topped the rankings. Charlotte took the sixth slot.

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Raleigh 4th Fastest Growing City in 2012 Forbes magazine’s new listing for America’s Fastest Growing Cities in 2012 placed Raleigh in the fourth spot. Using several metrics from Moody’s Analytics data, Forbes referred to Raleigh as “the boomtown” on the list and cited the Research

Triangle Park, the presence of major corporations, and numerous universities and colleges as factors stoking the city’s

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row. Houston was second and Dallas third.

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120.7 MPH GUST A 120.7 mph wind gust was recorded atop North Carolina’s Grandfather Mountain during a December 2012 storm. The big blow broke the 114.7 mph state record set in 2011.

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