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919 ‹‹ SYLLABUS

Features11 East Meets West Food Festival 2nd Annual Event Features Live Music, Kids’ Activities, and More

14 A True Morrisville Ambassador Michael Windley’s Efforts Support Chamber, His Church and More

36 A New Branding Campaign Morrisville Chamber of Commerce Unveils New Logo and New Board

38 Wake Tech RTP’s Future New Morrisville Campus Plans Point to Opening in Late 2017

40 Innovations in Oral Surgery BIONIC Total Smile Replacement Enhances Quality of Life in a Day

41 Morrisville March for Babies Annual Triangle Event Provides Help, Hope to Premature Infants

42 What’s Wrong With My Mattress? The Organic Bedroom Details How to Avoid Toxic Chemicals

46 Sufficient Life Insurance Professional Advisor Can Help Protect Family, Business Partners

Planners7 Events

8-9 School Events

9-10 Extracurricular Activities

10 Nightlife

10 Community Sports

10 RTP Events

Departments6 Publisher’s Notes

20 Watch Local Videos Now!

22 Yearbook

24 919 Magazine Timeline

31 Community

43 Food Break

43 Index of Advertisers

43 RTP Spotlight

44 Bulletin Board

Exploring Firefighting CareersMorrisville Program ProvidesMentoring, Hands-on Experience

Future of Flight at RDUWith Fully Renovated Terminal 1,Continued Success Seems Certain

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On The CoverMorrisville/RTP resident Rebecca Crandall travels for business via the RDU International AirportPhoto by Marlana Semenza

The Heart of the 919A Look Back at the First YearOf 919 Magazine in Morrisville/RTP24

Making Music in Morrisville7th Grader’s Gift Gives UniqueSound to Youngsters’ Band12

Don’t Miss East Meets West on May 17! Details on Pages 18, 35

Watch all new videos with your smart-

phone now!Page 20

Happy Anniversary!Friends, it’s hard to believe it has

been a year already. With this issue, 919 Magazine-Morrsivlle/RTP Edition begins its second year of providing interesting profiles on local people and information on Morrisville events and activities.

We have met so many wonderful residents, business leaders and city representatives. I cannot thank you enough for your steadfast dedication to 919 Magazine and your personal involvement with our publications.

I would be remiss without extending a personal thank you to Chef Jeff Bane at The Chef’s Academy, Mayor Mark Stohlman, former Mayor Jackie Holcombe, Carlotta Ungaro and the staff at the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce, our friends at Town Hall (the police and fire departments, Jerry Allen and staff at Morrisville Parks and Recreation, Vicki Scroggins-Johnson, TJ Cawley, Margaret Broadwell, Steve Rao, and many others) and Jennifer Tito from Another Broken Egg. This special group has done so much to make a contribution to the community of Morrisville and assist 919 Magazine in our efforts. Of course, we also thank all the local businesses that supported Morrisville’s local publication, and encourage readers to show them their gratitude as well.

So a new year of 919 Magazine begins with another issue full of information you don’t want to miss:

• Our cover package is all about the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. It covers 5,000 acres, pours millions of dollars into the local economy, and provides support to the community in a variety of ways. RDU Director Michael Landguth gives readers a look inside RDU, starting on Page 26.

• Meet Arjun Yadav Tarafdar from Triangle Math and Science Academy on Page 12. This talented Morrisville youngster finds time to perform with his band Gaga About Music, while excelling in the classroom.

• Next, we feature Michael Windley, Morrisville Chamber of Commerce’s “Ambassador of the Year”. An active volunteer in the community and Lead Pastor at Bridge Community Church, Michael’s story is on Page 14.

• Do you know a teen from 15-18 who wants to explore a career as a firefighter? Meet Forrest Wills, head advisor for the Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department’s Explorer program and learn about this unique mentoring effort on Page 16.

This issue has so much more: May’s East Meets West Festival…Our new 919 video program (Page 20)...A look back at the first year’s issue of 919 Magazine in Morrisville…An update on the status of Wake Tech’s RTP Campus…And, of course, your community events listings (starting on Page 7).

Please enjoy – and happy Mother’s Day to all the great moms in the 919!

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919 ›› NOTESPublisherSuzy Beth Sarver

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

APRIL4/2, 16, 5/7, 21 Crabtree Casters Fish Experience 6:30-8 pm Lake Crabtree County Park 1400 Aviation Pkwy 919-460-3390 www.wakegov.com

4/3, 17 Senior Bingo Age 55-up; $1 a card; 1 pm Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org

4/9-30 Mommy and Me Sports and Fitness Age 18m-3 yr; $40 fee 10-10:45 am Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org

4/10 Take it From the Top: Jeff Sheehan, Duke Realty 11:30 am-1 pm; $25 fee Duke Realty 3005 Carrington Mill Blvd 919-463-7150 www.morrisvillechamber.org

4/13 Snake Superpowers Age K-6th Grade 1:30-3 pm Lake Crabtree County Park 1400 Aviation Pkwy 919-460-3390 www.wakegov.com

4/12

Morrisville Green Day 10 am-2 pm Town Hall Dr 919-463-6200 www.townofmorrisville.org

4/12 The Morrisville Fire/Rescue Dept Open House 10 am-2 pm Fire Station #1 200 Town Hall Dr [email protected] Volunteer: 919-463-7085 Questions: 919-463-6122 www.ci.morrisville.nc.us

4/12 2nd Annual Spring Fling 2-8 pm Park West Village 3400 Village Market Pl www.parkwestvillage.net

4/12, 5/17 Family Game Design Play Day Age 8-up; $45 fee 9 am-12 pm Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org www.chAPPter1.com

4/17-5/15 Live in the District Music Series 6 pm, Thursdays Park West Village 3400 Village Market Pl www.parkwestvillage.net

4/18 Good Friday

4/18 Easter Egg Hunt 9:30 am Morrisville Community Park 1520 Morrisville Pkwy 919-463-6215 www.townofmorrisville.org

4/20 Easter Sunday

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4/22 Earth Day

4/24 KNOW Luncheon: The Art of Giving Back 11:30 am-1 pm Parking at Duke Realty 3005 Carrington Mill Blvd Shuttle Service to Lenovo Building 3 919-463-7150 www.morrisvillechamber.org

4/26 Triangle March for Babies Benefitting the March of Dimes 8:30 am Perimeter Park at Duke Realty 3005 Carrington Mill Blvd 919-424-2168 www.marchforbabies.org

4/26 5th Annual General Assembly Chorus Concert Benefitting Pretty in Pink Foundation 7:30 pm Cary Arts Center 101 Dry Ave, Cary 919-532-0532 www.prettyinpinkfoundation.org

4/26 Morrisville Litter Sweep Cleanup Effort Bags, safety vests, gloves, routes provided 9 am-12 pm 100 Town Hall Drive 919-463-6194 www.townofmorrisville.org

MAY5/1-4 CERT Basic Training Classes Pre-registration is required Thu, 6:30-10 pm; Fri, 6-10 pm; Sat, 830 am-5:30 pm; Sun, 2:30-5 pm Fire Station #1, 200 Town Hall Dr 919-463-6122 [email protected]

5/3 Birding with Vernon 8:30-10 am Lake Crabtree County Park 1400 Aviation Pkwy 919-460-3390 www.wakegov.com

5/5 Cinco de Mayo

5/8

Chamber Member Meetup 5-7 pm; members, $10 Trali Irish Pub 3107 Grace Park Dr 919-463-7150 www.morrisvillechamber.org

5/10 Spring Craft Fair 8 am-12 pm Western Wake Farmers Market 1225 Morrisville Carpenter Rd 919-389-2186 www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org

5/11 Mother’s Day

5/17 East Meets West Festival 11 am-4 pm Morrisville Chamber of Commerce Town Hall Dr 919-463-7150 www.eastmeetswestmorrisville.org

5/21 Atlantic Tire and Service Spring Golf Classic 8 am-5 pm Lonnie Poole Golf Course 1509 Main Campus Dr 919-463-7150 www.morrisvillechamber.org

5/26 Memorial Day

5/30 Movies in the Park 8:30 pm Morrisville Community Park 1520 Morrisville Parkway blaneuvilletownofmorrisville.org 919-463-7103 www.townofmorrisville.org

RECURRING Apr/May Pop-In Playtime Open Jumps $7 fee M-F: 10 am-4 pm Pump it Up 10700 World Trade Blvd 919-828-3344 www.pumpitupparty.com/raleigh-nc

Apr/May Western Wake Farmers Market 8 am-12 pm, Saturdays 1221 Morrisville Carpenter Rd 919-389-2186 www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org Senior Game Night Age 55-up; 6-8 pm, Wednesdays Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-463-7100 www.townofmorrisville.org

SCHOOL EVENTS

APRIL3/31-4/4 WCPSS School Vacation Spring Break

4/10-12 Seussical (Musical) 7 pm Panther Creek High 6770 McCrimmon Pkwy 919-463-8656 www.panthercreekhs.wcpss.net

4/18 WCPSS School Holiday Good Friday

4/22-23 Science Fair K-3: 6:30 pm, 4/22 3-5: 6:30 pm, 4/23 Cedar Fork Elementary 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-388-5240 www.cedarfork.weebly.com


4/24 Science Fair and Expo 6pm Morrisville Elementary 1519 Morrisville Pkwy 919-460-3400 www.morrisvilleyearround.org

4/26 Prom 8-11:30 pm Panther Creek High 6770 McCrimmon Pkwy 919-463-8656 www.panthercreekhs.wcpss.net

MAY5/17 Prom 8-11:30 pm Green Hope High 2500 Carpenter Upchurch Rd 919-380-3700 www.greenhopehigh.wcpss.net

5/26 WCPSS Holiday Memorial Day

5/28 2nd Grade Extravaganza 2 pm Cedar Fork Elementary 1050 Town Hall Dr 919-388-5240 www.cedarfork.weebly.com

EXTRACURRICULARACTIVITIESEVENTS

4/12 Great Grapes! Wine and Food Festival Benefitting Spirit of Hope Children’s Foundation Various ticket prices 11 am-7 pm Koka Booth Amphitheatre 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary www.uncorkthefun.com

4/12 3rd Annual Live and Local on Hillsborough St 3 pm-2 am Hillsborough Street Business Improvement District, Raleigh 919-518-5722 www.hillsboroughstreet.org

5/3 End of Year Showcase “A Year of Magic” $7 fee 5:30 pm Cary Arts Center 101 Dry Ave 919-651-0447 www.openartsnc.com

5/3 Band Together NC 2014 Main Event Present Daryl Hall and John Oates 6 pm; various ticket prices Walnut Creek Amphitheatre 3801 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh 919-213-6072 www.bandtogethernc.org

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NIGHTLIFEApr/May TraLi Irish Pub & Restaurant 3107 Grace Park Dr 919-651-9083 www.traliirishpub.com

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 Carolina Ale House Live Trivia Tue, 8-10 pm 7981 Skyland Ridge Pkwy 919-957-4200 www.carolinaalehouse.com

Apr/May Wild Turkey Lounge Angus Barn Live music nightly 9401 Glenwood Ave 919-781-2444 www.angusbarn.com

COMMUNITY SPORTSREGISTRATIONS,CAMPS, LESSONS5/1-6/5 TGA Premier Junior Golf Age PreK- 8th Grade 5:30-6:30 pm Morrisville Aquatics and Fitness Center 1301 Morrisville Pkwy 919-530-9355 www.playtga.com/westwakecounty

WALKS, RACES,RIDES, GOLF4/5 Cary Road Race Benefitting local youth and fitness programs 8:30 am Koka Booth Amphitheatre 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary 919-469-4363 [email protected] www.townofcary.org

4/12 Girls on the Run 5K Benefitting Girls on the Run Foundation 9 am American Tobacco Campus 318 Blackwell St, Durham 919-401-6307 www.gotr5krun.com

4/26 BAPS Charities Walkathon Benefiting Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Centre 9 am-12 pm Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr 732-777-1818 [email protected] www.bapscharities.org

6/2 USO Fore the Troops Golf Tournament Benefitting USO of NC 1 pm Hasentree Golf Club 7213 Hasentree Club Dr, Wake Forest 919-840-3000 www.uso-nc.org

6/16-8/22 Mini Trackout/Summer Camp

Ages 4-15; $159 fee 1-4 pm, weekly Pro Martial Arts of Morrisville 1004 Lower Shiloh Way 919-238-7376 www.promartialarts.com/ Morrisville/events

6/16-8/8 Open Arts Summer Camps Various themes, dates, fees; full-day and half-day options Open Arts Dance, Music and Yoga 1222 Copeland Oaks Dr 919-651-0447 www.openartsnc.com

RTP EVENTS

4/3 Disrupt: Disruptive Innovators from Around the World 5-7 pm RTP Headquarters 12 Davis Dr 919-549-8181 www.rtp.org

4/4-5/30 Fidelity Food Truck Rodeo Fridays: 11:30 am-1:30 pm 800 Park Offices Dr 919-549-8181 www.rtp.org

4/9, 23, 5/7, 21 1 Million Cups 9 am RTP Headquarters 12 Davis Dr 919-549-8181 www.rtp.org

4/12 ProductCampRTP 8 am-5 pm Perimeter Studio and Conference Center 1100 Perimeter Park Dr [email protected] www.productcamprtp.org

4/15 Bayer CropScience Groundbreaking Event 9 am-3 pm Bayer CropScience 2 T.W. Alexander Dr [email protected] www.bayercropscience.us

4/17 RTP 180 Entrepreneurship: Facing Failure 5 pm RTP Headquarters 12 Davis Dr 919-549-8181 www.rtp.org

5/15 RTP 180: Social Media 5 pm RTP Headquarters 12 Davis Dr 919-549-8181 www.rtp.org

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Morrisville’s 2nd Annual East MeetsWest Food Festival Coming in May

Saturday, May 17, will be a day filled with food, music, performances and visual arts from many cultures in the Heart of the Triangle.

Morrisville’s 2nd Annual East Meets West Food Festival takes place 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Town Hall Drive (near Fire Station #1 and Town Hall), extending from Morrisville-Carpenter Road to the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce parking lot.

A celebration of Wake County’s most diverse community, the event will feature:

• Foods ranging from traditional Southern and bar fare, Indian, Italian, and Asian, to new trends in cultural food fusion.

• A beer and wine garden.• Performances, programs and

live music from various cultures

on two stages, including the Fifth of Blues band.

• A number of children’s activities, including face painting, bounce house, temporary tattoos and more.

“Morrisville has so many diverse restaurants, it is a challenge to visit them all. East Meets West festival-goers get to taste dishes from a variety of restaurants, all in one convenient location,” said Brian Donnelly, 2014 East Meets West Committee Chair.

“While enjoying great food, attendees can listen to blues on our West stage or see a variety of performances from around the world on the East stage.”

Vendor applications are accepted through April 18. For more information, visit www.eastmeetswestmorrisville.org.

It took many, many volunteers to make the East Meets West Festival a success in 2013.919 Magazine Staff Photos


919 ›› STUDENT PROFILEBy G. CLEVELAND KILGORE919 Magazine Writer Making Music

Morrisville 7th Grader’s Gift GivesUnique Sound to Youngsters’ Band

At first, 12-year-old Arjun Yadav Tarafdar comes across as a regular pre-teen. He plays baseball, he fights with his brother, he studies hard and makes the honor roll, and he’s involved in school clubs and activities.

But the Morrisville resident and 7th Grade student at Triangle Math and Science Academy in Cary has a special talent.

“Arjun has a wonderful gift in music,” according to his mother, Manisha Yadav.

“Once he sets his mind to learn a piece on piano, nothing and nobody can stop him. Though he can play by the ear as well, he prefers playing by notes and improvises to make the contemporary pieces his own.”

His ability to work and accompany and play with violinists is also remarkable, Yadav said. “He catches stray notes immediately and knows which violin it is coming from,” she said. “It is amazing to see them work together and sort things out to play perfectly without the involvement of a teacher or a conductor any time during the process.”

Yadav is referring to one of Arjun’s extracurricular activities: He and three friends have a band called Gaga About Music, formed in 2010 when they all

took lessons from Becky Carlson in Morrisville. Other members include violinists Joydeep Mukherjee, age 11; Shreyasi Mukherjee, age 13; and Ganeesh Vardarajan, age 11. Together they perform a mix of classical and contemporary music at a variety of local venues.

“We perform at several places, mainly local cultural functions, the Southpoint Mall, and senior centers in the area,” Arjun said, mentioning their recent March appearances at the new downtown Cary theater, a Make-A-Wish fundraiser, and at the Basant Bahar cultural festival. “We all volunteer and are happy to share our music whenever and wherever there is an opportunity.”

Arjun – who also plays the piano at Nordstrom Department Store in Southpoint Mall solo at times – said the group’s name was inspired by Lady Gaga, and he admits to occasionally

sneaking in one of her songs among the various classical music works.

In addition to music (he plays multiple instruments), Arjun enjoys both language arts and art at school. He’s very involved in after-school activities, including the Future City academic team, the National Junior Honor Society and others. In addition to baseball, he also plays basketball and soccer, and hopes to learn cricket. He also enjoys drawing and painting on weekends.

But despite all the other interests, he credits his family and his music instructors for keeping him focused on music, which he truly enjoys. “He has a drive to perfect whatever piano pieces he takes up. He does it quickly too, so I – as a parent – struggle sometimes to keep him challenged and motivated,” Arjun’s mother explained. “Thankfully, our area has so many wonderful teachers in music. We consider

Photos by Marlana Semenza


ourselves fortunate to be able to bring our kid up here. What a wonderful place for a talented kid to live and grow up in!”

For more information on the musical group Gaga Over Music, “like” them on Facebook, email [email protected] or call Manisha Yadav at 919-599-2887.

AGE: 12SCHOOL: Triangle Math and Science Academy, Cary (7th Grade)PARENTS: Gautam Tarafdar, Manisha YadavRESIDENCE: Ridgemont neighborhood, MorrisvilleSIBLINGS: Keshav Yadav Tarafdar, 9 (Triangle Math and Science Academy).PETS: Tropical fishINTERESTS: Reading, skating, cooking, music (singing and playing instruments), biking, hiking in woods with brother

Arjun Yadav Tarafdar Profile

We consider ourselves fortunate to be able to bring our kid up (in Morrisville). What a wonderful place for a talented

kid to live and grow up in!

MANISHA YADAVARJUN YADAV TARAFDAR’S MOTHER


919 ›› PERSONALITY PROFILE

Michael Windley a True Ambassador,For Morrisville Chamber – and More

Michael Windley considers himself an ambassador – in many ways.

Literally, Windley is Morrisville Chamber of Commerce’s “Ambassador of the Year” for the second year in a row, and the third time since he joined the local business organization in 2006. “For me, this means I am a part of a great team of men and women who work hard to serve the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce, which ultimately serves the Morrisville Community,” he said, noting that Ambassadors are the welcoming face of the Chamber, connecting with new members helping them become engaged in the organization and volunteering at numerous Chamber events. “Our Ambassador team works hard and volunteers many hours serving at events and helping members of the chamber maximize their Chamber involvement.”

But he’s an ambassador in other ways as well.

He and wife, Courtney enlisted a team of family and friends and launched The Bridge Community Church in Morrisville in 2006. “We’ve

gotten to know so many wonderful people through church, and are excited about what God has in-store for us in the coming years in Morrisville,” said Windley, a resident of the Breckenridge neighborhood, who enjoys the interaction with people through The Bridge. “I like spending time with people, and being available to people. I have a ‘shepherd’s’ heart, and I like investing in relationships, in mentoring and peer-to-peer learning.”

Windley also serves on the board of the Morrisville Community Fund, an endowment that offers yearly grants

to qualifying non-profits that serve Morrisville and its residents.

“Funds can be hard to come by for some, so it’s great to be a part of an organization that can give financially to support those serving our community,” he said, noting that previous grants were given to such entities as Dorcas Ministries, Cary YMCA and Morrisville Community Emergency Response Team.

And, through his work with Home Instead Senior Care of Raleigh, he coordinates an annual “Be a Santa to a Senior” program – which last year provided holiday gifts for 144 senior citizens in the area. He hopes to expand to serve 200 seniors this year.

As a true “ambassador”, he encourages others to become involved in all three efforts, by becoming involved, joining the efforts, donating,

By A.H. HILL919 Magazine Writer

RESIDENCE: Breckenridge neighborhood, MorrisvillePROFESSION: Lead Pastor, Bridge Community ChurchFAMILY: Wife, Courtney; son, Jackson (9); daughter, Hannah (4)PETS: Daisy (cat)INTERESTS: Sports

Michael Windley Profile


Nadine Heine, Michael Windley discuss Chamber Ambassadors program.


I like spending time with people, and being available to people.

MICHAEL WINDLEYMORRISVILLE CHAMBER AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR

or just spreading the word about the opportunities. He specifically mentioned that The Bridge’s weekend worship services - which are casual in dress, and contemporary in worship style - are at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays at the Kids R Kids preschool, 6010 McCrimmon Parkway in Morrisville.

Windley attended Sanderson High School in North Raleigh, obtained his undergraduate degree in communications at UNC-Greensboro and secured a Masters of Divinity with Biblical Languages at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest. He’s worked as a youth pastor, served as a short-term missionary in Tanzania, and was assistant director at A.E. Finley YMCA in North Raleigh for a time.

He moved with his wife and two children to Morrisville two years ago. “I like how so much of Morrisville is new. Morrisville was so slow to grow, but in the last 10 years – it’s really grown and it’s such a nice, neat, clean, new community,” he said. “I also like the diversity. There are so few people that are from here – everyone is from somewhere else.”

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919 ›› VOLUNTEER PROFILE

Exploring Careers in FirefightingForrest Wills, MFRD Give Morrisville YouthsMentoring and Unique Hands-on Experience

By G. CLEVELAND KILGORE919 Magazine Writer

Volunteering his time and energy is nothing new for Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department Master Firefighter Forrest Wills.

“I started my career in the fire service in 2001 as a volunteer with the Wake New Hope Fire Department,” said Wills, who lives in Morrisville’s Breckenridge neighborhood with his wife, Chrissie and their 4-year-old son, Logan.

Wills joined the Morrisville department in 2004, and a few years later he was given the opportunity to become involved in the new Explorer Program

– which provides youths age 15-18 the opportunity for hands-on career training. “As an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America, I willingly volunteered to help start the program, and have been the coordinator for the program ever since,” he said. “My personal Boy Scout experience inspired me to become a firefighter, and to help the people of my community through the skills I had learned.”

The program – which is affiliated with the Boys Scouts, and functions with a similar program in Apex as Explorer Post #263 – provides the opportunity to explore a career in fire service through training, while working alongside the men and women of the Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department. After introductory training, participants are given a basic set of turnout gear, and are allowed to start doing duty hours at the fire stations. “Duty time means they get to ride on the fire trucks with firefighters, go on calls, and assist with incident mitigation,” Wills explained. “They also participate at the fire station with the daily activities.”

Although partially funded by the Town of Morrisville, the Explorers cover much of their operational costs through fundraising – including selling reflective address signs, selling concessions at town events, and participating in the Boy Scouts of America’s annual popcorn sale.

‘(Explorers) get to ride on the fire trucks with firefighters, go on calls, and assist with incident mitigation. They also participate at the fire station with the daily activities.

FORREST WILLSMFRD MASTER FIREFIGHTER AND EXPLORER POST ADVISOR



AGE: 36RESIDENCE: Breckenridge neighborhood, MorrisvilleVOLUNTEERAFFILIATION: Head advisor, Morrisville Fire Department Explorer ProgramFAMILY: Wife, Chrissie; son, Logan (4) PETS: Lucky (dog), Tilly (cat)INTERESTS: The great outdoors – camping, hiking, fishing, time at the beach

PURPOSE: Morrisville Fire Department’s Explorer Program helps young adults ages 15-18 and in Grades 9-12 explore a career with the fire service through train-ing – while working alongside the men and women of the Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department. This helps participants with future job placement and with college.

CONTACT: 919-463-6120, [email protected], www.townofmorrisville.org/ index.aspx?NID=144

DONATIONS: Mail to Morrisville Explorer Post, P.O. Box 1111, Morrisville NC 27560 (make checks payable to Morrisville Explorer Program)

Forrest Wills Profile

Morrisville Fire DepartmentExplorer Program

Weekly meetings are at 7 p.m. on Monday. In addition, members often go on trips, such as visiting the Wake County 911 Call Center, an excursion to Gatlinburg, TN, every other year to compete against other Explorer posts on firefighter skills, and another every other year trip for whitewater rafting. At age 18, Explorer Program participants are eligible to become a volunteer firefighter for Morrisville.

Wills, a North Carolina native, has a full life outside his firefighting duties and Explorer Program volunteer responsibilities. “I love the great outdoors any time of the year!” he said. “My family and I enjoy camping and hiking on a regular basis in fall and spring, and we spend a lot of time at the beach in the summer months. My dad, son, and I love to go fishing. And I love gardening, picnics, walks, cycling, and attending all the community events around Morrisville.”

But Wills stresses that mentoring the young people in Explorers gives him great satisfaction. “I enjoy talking with them, advising them and watching them grow into adults,” he said, adding that he is one of seven MFRD advisors for the program. “I am always there to help or guide one of my Explorers — past and present. I am making life long commitments to my Explorers.”


Kris Gardner is Morrisville’s newest Town Council member, appointed to fill the seat vacated by Mark Stohlman when he was elected mayor last fall.

Selected on a 6-0 vote by the council and sworn in March 25, Gardner is an attorney, primarily focusing on local government law, litigation and alcoholic beverage control law. He serves as general counsel to the North Carolina Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association and the North Carolina Nurses Association. He is also the town attorney for Enfield in Halifax County, and feels that his background gives him

a head start on catching up quickly on the issues facing the community.

“For example, the next big project for the town council is adopting a budget; as the town attorney for Enfield, I’ve seen their budget for about 11 years now and I know about the budgeting process, the give and take and the push and pull,” he said. “I felt like my experience in local government work and in general is one of my primary strengths.”

Gardner added that another strength is his lack of activity in Morrisville politics.

“I don’t have any allegiances to any group or neighborhood, or any town council

member for that matter,” he said. “I feel that this is an attribute that will help the town council going forward.”

The new council member feels the biggest challenge for Morrisville in the future is addressing transportation needs. “The traffic along Highway 54, along that corridor, has been a problem for a long time,” he noted. “We’re already limited to what we can do in the town because of the railroad, which is a barrier that we can’t intrude on. But most of the traffic congestion in the area is not created by people who live here – it’s from commuters who are travelling through Morrisville going to and from work.”

Fifteen people initially applied for the position. Gardner, 37 – a member of the town’s planning and zoning board since 2008 – will serve until December 2015.

Kris Gardner Joins Town Council, Ready for Challenges

Kristopher Gardner ProfileAGE: 37RESIDENCE: Prestonwood neighborhood, MorrisvillePROFESSION: AttorneyFAMILY: Wife, Olivia INTERESTS: Anything outdoors, including hiking, camping, salt water fishing, hunting


Spring Craft Fair at Farmer’s Market on May 10Western Wake Farmers’ Market plans its Spring Craft

Fair from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 10.In addition to the regular market vendors — selling

fresh produce, seasonal fruit, meats, seafood and more — the May 10 market will showcase local artisans and crafters marketing their wares and talents.

Located on Morrisville Carpenter Road between Davis Drive and Highway 55 in Carpenter Village, WWFM is open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. April through November (and 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., December through March).

Vendors interested in participating in the craft fair should submit an application by April 21 by visiting www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org.


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Morrisville Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly New Member Luncheon in February at the Chamber office provided the opportunity for businesses new to the local organization to introduce themselves and learn about the various services and opportunities provided.Staff Photos by Ame Deaton

Gregory P. Smith (Chart Your Course International Inc.), Arnold G. Nance (CPA), Jim Lucia (Chamblee Graphics)

Nancy Seymour (Atlantic Tire & Service), Lisa Prather (Wells Fargo Bank)

Morrisville Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Joe Christen (East Cost Digital Printing), Desha Hout Hollowell (Hollowell and Associates)

Morrisville Chamber Golf ClassicIn May at Lonnie Poole Course

Morrisville Chamber of Commerce’s annual Atlantic Tire & Service Golf Classic is planned for Wednesday, May 21, at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course in Raleigh.

Registration for the event begins at 7:30 a.m., and participants will have a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Box lunches and beverages

are available on the course, which will feature several on-course contests – including hole in one, longest drive, and closest to the pin.

A reception, with door prizes, and a silent auction immediately follow the golf.

For more information, call 919-463-7155, email [email protected] or visit www.MorrisvilleChamber.org. Lonnie Poole Golf Course is located at 1509 Main Campus Drive in Raleigh.

Panther Creek High School presents “Seussical” at 7 p.m. on April 10-12 at the Panther Creek High Auditorium.

Directed by Bing Cox, PCHS Theater Arts instructor, the musical features Brad Bensen – PCHS Choral

instructor – as musical director, and PCHS band instructor David Robinson as band director.

Advance tickets are $8 at pchsfineartsboosters.org. Tickets are $10 at the door, which opens at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, email Cox at [email protected].

PCHS Presents ‘Seussical’ April 10-12

Sherry Stolfo of The Chef’s Academy HonoredChef Sherry Stolfo, a pastry instructor at The Chef’s

Academy in Morrisville, was named one of the Triangle Business Journal’s 2014 Women in Business award winners.

The Women in Business Awards program recognizes Triangle women who have proven to by dynamic and outstanding leaders with established track records of significant accomplishments in business and/or community service. Twenty-five women were honored this year.

Stolfo and the other 24 award winners will be honored at a special luncheon in April.

Morrisville Fire/Rescue Offers Free CPR ClassesMorrisville Fire/Rescue Department offers free CPR and

automatic external defibrillator certification classes for Morrisville residents from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at MFRD Station 1 at 200 Town Hall Drive.

Classes began in March and continue through October.For more information or to sign up, email

[email protected], and include your name, address, phone number and preferred class date.

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Panther Creek High Winter Guard members are all smiles with their 1st Place Trophy.Photo courtesy of Erin Simanskis

A West Craven High School guard member rehearses before competition at PCHS.Photo courtesy of Koming Yeh

Morrisville E-Recycle Drive HelpsDeserving Students Get Computers

Kramden Institute and Lenova hosted an E-Recycle Drive recently in Morrisville, accepting all makes and models of computers and laptops, tablets, smartphones, cell phones, LCD (flat screen) monitors and computer parts and peripherals — with plans to refurbish and award the equipment to deserving North Carolina students (including students from military families). Carolina Hurricanes was a co-host for the event, providing giveaways and photographs with players and mascot Stormy.Photos Submitted by Cari Mariani

Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department firefighters participated in a scheduled live burn training exercise in February, with seven fire vehicles on scene and fire personnel from around the area working in a controlled environment.Submitted Photos

A Year of 919 Magazine’s

Morrisville/RTP EditionA year ago, residents in Morrisville, the Research Triangle

Park, North Cary, South Durham and areas of Northwest Raleigh saw something new and exciting in their mailboxes: The colorful premier issue of 919 Magazine’s Morrisville/RTP Edition, filled with vibrant photographs and intriguing articles about local people, events and activities.

Now, 919 Magazine has six distinct community-oriented editions stretching along the I-540 Corridor in North Wake County serving Brier Creek/RDU, Wake Forest/Rolesville, Leesville/Creedmoor Road, North Raleigh, Wakefiled Plantation/Falls Lake/Bedford and, of course, Morrisville/Research Triangle Park.

Here is a quick look back at the year, through the pages of 919 Magazine…reflecting the 919, where we all Live, Work and Play.

March 2012

April 2012

May 2012

After months of research and planning, 919 Magazine staff members begin compiling the first issue of the Brier Creek edition, which included a full listing of Brier Creek community and school events, how to register for local sports leagues, and where to find live music locally.

919 Magazine launches its second edition, distributing an all-local, full-color community publication to every home, condo, apartment and business in the Leesville/Zip Code 27613. The well-received magazine includes profiles of people and information on schools and events in the Harrington Grove, Lake Lynn, Springdale, Creedmoor Road, North Raleigh and other areas.

Work is completed on 919 Magazine’s third local edition, serving the residents of North Raleigh and delivered to every home, condo, apartment and business between Creedmoor Road and Capital Boulevard – including the lucrative Six Forks and Falls of Neuse corridors – in Zip Code 27615. Local youngster Emily Jong graces the first cover, highlighting an informative feature on the North Regional Library and Manager Carol Laing.

An all-local Wakefield Plantation/Falls Lake/Bedford Edition of 919 Magazine launches, as a companion to 919 Magazine’s Brier Creek, Leesville/Creedmoor Road, and North Raleigh/Six Forks/Falls of Neuse editions. The first issue spotlighted the Wakefield High School music program as part of the cover package.

Dozens of North Raleigh business owners, school officials and other invited guests partied at Brasa Brazillian Steakhouse in Brier Creek Commons at the “919 Magazine VIP Launch Party”.

919 Magazine launches, distributing an all-local, full-color community publication to every home, condo, apartment and business in Brier Creek/Zip Code 27617. The vibrant magazine also includes features and information on local people, events and activities in Bethesda, South Durham County, East Morrisville, RDU, and Northwest Raleigh.

919 Magazine launches a Facebook page, a Twitter feed, and a robust website at www.919Magazine.com.

May 2012

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January 2013

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June/July 2013

Aug/Sept 2013

An all-local Wake Forest/Rolesville Edition of 919 Magazine launches, as a companion to 919 Magazine’s Brier Creek/RDU, Leesville/Creedmoor Road, North Raleigh/Six Forks/Falls of Neuse, and Wakefield Plantation/Falls Lake/Bedford editions. Wake Forest Fire Department Chief Rondell Early is featured on the first issue cover, part of a spotlight on our hometown firefighters.

In its fourth issue, 919 Magazine gives readers an inside look at the Wake County West Regional Library – and details its history, its programs, and just how important it is for Morrisville residents’ quality of life.

919 Magazine recognizes its Charter Advertisers – an elite group that supported the local publication from the beginning: Another Broken Egg Café, Tru Options, Lango Foreign Languages for Kids, Brier Creek Center for Implant and Oral Surgery, Trinity Academy of Raleigh, Brier Creek Orthodontics, Great Clips, Bovenizer Orthodontics, Gigi’s Cupcakes of Brier Creek, Nay Orthodontics, Trali Irish Pub and Restaurant, Thompson and Thompson Family Dentistry, and Reddy Insurance Agency.

The sixth and final issue of the first full year of 919 Magazine’s Morrisville/RTP Edition put the focus on the community’s new mayor, Mark Stohlman – and his priority of working toward improving Morrisville’s transportation and traffic issues.

The fifth issue of 919 Magazine’s Morrisville/RTP Edition included a heartwarming article on the USO RDU Center – which fills the vital role of lifting the spirits of military personnel and their families at the local airport and throughout the Triangle by providing important health and human services.

Featured in the October/November issue of 919 Magazine-Morrisville/RTP is new Morrisville Town Manager Martha Wheelock; standout local student Mason Taylor of Mills Park Middle School; and the extended Matzko, Walker families – and their three generations in the community.

919 Magazine’s June/July issue highlights the Town of Morrisville and features Mayor Jackie Holcombe on the cover. In addition to a full list local events and activities, the second issue of the colorful all-local publication includes profiles of the Ravi Reddy Insurance Agency, community volunteer TJ Cawley (now a member of the Town Council), and former Cedar Fork Elementary PTA President Courtney Schlichte.

An all-local Morrisville/RTP Edition of 919 Magazine launches, as a companion to 919 Magazine’s Brier Creek/RDU, Leesville/Creedmoor Road, North Raleigh/Six Forks/Falls of Neuse, Wakefield Plantation/Falls Lake/Bedford, and Wake Forest/Rolesville editions. One of Morrisville’s finest was featured on the first issue cover, part of a spotlight on our hometown Morrisville Fire and Rescue

Department. Chief Todd Wright told readers about the local heroes and how they are protecting property and saving lives.

919 Magazine-Morrisville/RTP’s third issue cover features Morrisville Police Department Chief Ira Jones, who provides a close look at the history of the force and tips on how local residents can reduce crime.

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SOARINGWith Renovated Terminal 1,RDU Continues Its Success

Raleigh-Durham International Airport covers 5,000 acres and pours millions of dollars into the local economy. Located literally in Morrisville — the physical address of the headquarters is 2400 John Brantley Blvd., Morrisville — RDU is a real part of the community, and also a place many residents work. Michael Landguth, airport director at RDU since 2011, is responsible for overall operations, and in this issue of 919 Magazine he offers insight and information on the local facility.

A Conversation with Michael Landguth, Raleigh-Durham International Airport Director:What is the history of the Raleigh-Durham International Airport?

RDU was the brainchild of community leaders in the 1930s. These leaders understood the importance of an airport to the region’s economic growth. Since that time, RDU has grown along with our region, and the diverse industries, universities and medical facilities here have not only attracted more and more people, but also more businesses. As a result, RDU has grown into an airport with nine major airlines with service to 39 domestic and international destinations. In fact, RDU is the only non-hub in the U.S. with daily commercial non-stop service to a transatlantic destination: American Airlines has served London from RDU for 19 years.

Michael LandguthRaleigh-DurhamInternational Airport Director

Photos courtesy of Raleigh-Durham International Airport Authority

Terminal 1 at RDU International Airport


How does RDU compare nationally in size to other airports?

RDU is the 38th largest U.S. airport, based on the number of passengers.

What makes RDU unique compared to other airports in the U.S.?

RDU is unique because of the region it serves. We have a strong demand by both leisure and business travelers. As a result, we are very attractive to airlines. In addition, unlike a hub, more than 90 percent of our passengers either begin or end their trip at RDU. Another thing that makes us unique is the customer experience. We hear, again and again from our local customers and from visitors, that RDU is one of the most beautiful and easiest to use airports they have traveled through. That has been our goal. Over the past 15 years, we have transformed RDU into a modern airport that is aesthetically pleasing, easy to use and enjoyable to spend your time in.

Why is RDU’s Terminal 2 receiving such positive recognition nationally?

When we began working on Terminal 2, staff and the board had a very clear vision: We wanted a terminal that represented the region we serve. When visitors arrived in RDU for the first time, we wanted them to know through the architecture, other design elements and the shops and restaurants, that they had arrived in a dynamic and thriving region. The building accomplishes this by incorporating wood, glass and steel, which together represent our region’s high-tech environment and roots in furniture making and craftsmanship. Travel & Leisure magazine named Terminal 2 one of its “coolest airport terminals.”

What is the status of renovations to Terminal 1?As many in our region know, Terminal 1 has undergone a

lot of changes since it first opened in the 1950s. The big blue box, which is the section we are in the process of renovating, first opened in 1982. Over the years, it has been our go-to terminal, adapting to tremendous passenger growth in the mid-1990s, as well as major security checkpoint changes following 9/11. With the completion of Terminal 2, it was time to turn our attention to Terminal 1 and transform it into the world-class facility our customers have come to expect from RDU. The $68 million modernization project was due for completion several weeks ago; however, the extreme winter weather delayed the planned March opening for the new Terminal 1 (specifically, the aircraft parking area or ramp was impossible to complete as planned). Now due to open in April, the building will be home to Southwest Airlines and provide additional room for future growth and additional carriers. From floor-to-ceiling windows to power outlets at the gates and new shops and restaurants, the passenger experience will be all new. It complements Terminal 2 in that we were committed to elevating the customer experience through more natural lighting and a simplified security checkpoint design as well.

What are the major benefits that RDU

provides the Triangle communities?The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division

of Aviation last year conducted a study to determine the economic impact that North Carolina airports have on our state. This study found that RDU alone has an $8 billion impact on our region. We recognize the importance of air service to our region not only for getting our passengers where they need to go, but also for the impact we have on businesses related to airport activity.

Raleigh-Durham International AirportDIRECTOR: Michael LandguthADDRESS: 1000 Trade Drive, RDU Airport, 27623PHONE: 919-840-7700WEBSITE: www.rdu.comYEAR OPENED: 1943SIZE: 5,000 acresGATES: 41 **FLIGHTS: 360 arrivals and departures (per day)PASSENGERS: 9.2 million in 2012ON-SITE PARKING: 20,100 EMPLOYEES: 276 (Airport Authority); About 5,000 airport-wideKEY PERSONNEL: Joe Styres, Deputy Airport Director of Finance, Business, Administration Chuck McFall, Deputy Airport Director of Information Services Dave Powell, Deputy Airport Director of Facility Development Teresa Damiano, Deputy Airport Director of Marketing, Customer Relations Erin Locklear, General Counsel

** RDU will have 45 gates when Terminal 1 is completed in 2014

Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority BoardRaleigh-Durham Airport Authority Board governs the Raleigh-

Durham International Airport. The cities of Durham and Raleigh and the counties of Durham and Wake appoint two members each to an eight member board, which leads the Airport Authority.

Tommy Hunt, Chairman (Durham County)Geoff Elting, Vice Chairman (City of Raleigh)Farad Ali, Secretary (City of Durham)Richard (Dickie) Thompson, Treasurer (City of Raleigh)John Kane (Wake County) Robert Teer (City of Durham)Clay Wheeler (Durham County)Terry Yeargan (Wake County

We hear, again and again from our local customers and from visitors, that RDU

is one of the most beautiful and easiest to use airports they have traveled through.

MICHAEL LANDGUTHRDU Airport Director

How does RDU plan for the busy holiday travel season?From late November to early January, RDU is in holiday travel

mode. In the fall of each year, our staff begins planning for the holidays, communicating with airlines and shops and restaurants to identify their plans. We also work closely with the Transportation Security Administration to determine if there are any new security measures in place that passengers who do not travel often may need to know about. This year, we again had live music in the terminals, a tradition that began more than 20 years ago. The Shops of RDU, which includes all of our restaurants and retail stores, hosted special events and promotions on the concourse.

How much does airport traffic increase during the holidays?Interestingly, November and December are not the busiest

months at RDU. July and October are traditionally the two busiest months for travel. However, what we experience in November, December and even early January, is more people traveling in a short period of time. For instance, the week of Thanksgiving is extremely busy and every year almost every seat is taken on the flights departing RDU the two days before the holiday. But RDU is well equipped to handle increased amounts of traffic.

Other than the main terminals, what facilities exist at RDU?In addition to the terminals, we have a General Aviation complex that

is home to our GA Terminal and two companies that provide support to private and corporate aircraft. This is where our local sports teams, like the Hurricanes and universities, often fly out of. In Terminal 2, we offer our men and women in the military a USO where they can wait for their flight to board. More than 2,000 military men, women and their families travel through the USO each month, and we are lucky to have more than 100 volunteers who greet and take care of them.


Michael Landguth ProfileNAME: Michael LandguthAGE: 46POSITION: RDU Airport Director TENURE: Began November 2011PROFESSIONALBACKGROUND: CEO and President, Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority; Director of Airport Operations, CMAA; commercial pilot; certified flight instructorORGANIZATIONS: Board Member, American Association of Airport ExecutivesEDUCATION: Bachelors, Masters in Aeronautical Science, Embry Riddle Aeronautical UniversityRESIDENCE: CaryFAMILY: Wife, Page; 2 teen daughters, Jennifer and Ashley INTERESTS: Flying airplanes, golf, tennis, “wave running in Michigan”, hanging out with kidsPET: Thunder (dog)

Terminal 1 *SIZE: 166,000 sq. ft.GATES: 9AIRLINES: Southwest/AirTranFOOD OUTLETS: Starbucks (2) ACC American Café La Tapenade Salsaritas Char-GrillRETAILERS: Flightstop (2) Marshall Russo Ruby blue TechShowcase

* Statistics represent Terminal when completed in 2014

Terminal 2SIZE: 920,000 sq. ft.NUMBER OF GATES: 32AIRLINES (NAMES): American/American Eagle Delta Frontier Air Canada Jazz Jetblue United USAirwaysFOOD OUTLETS: 42nd St. Oyster Bar A&W All American Food Brookwood Farms Bruegger’s Bagels California Pizza Kitchen Camden food co. Carolina Ale House Carolina Vintages Five Guys Burgers and Fries Flavours Gordon Biersch Jason’s Deli KFC Express Panopolis StarbucksRETAIL OUTLETS: 24-Hour Flower 2nd Edition Book Sellers Benefit Best Buy Express Brighton Brooks Brothers CNBC News EJE Travel Retail (Duty-Free/Duty-Paid) Hudson Booksellers Hudson News/AeroMart Hudson News/Discover Kidsworks Life is good OTC Drugs & More PGA Tour Shop Shaw News Superior Shine Taxco Sterling Techshowcase Travelex Worldwide Money University Marketplace/University Kids XpresSpa

What is the philosophy in selecting food concessionaires and retailers at RDU?

We want our customers to enjoy their time at RDU, so it is very important that we choose shops and restaurants that are not only unique to our region, but that are also popular in airports across the country. All of our shops and restaurants are chosen through a rigorous process that allows our team to ensure the quality of product is high and the company has what it takes to succeed in an airport environment.

What other improvements are planned at RDU?Over the past 15 years, RDU – from a development perspective

– has undergone a major transformation. With the addition of the parking garage and Terminal 2, and now Terminal 1, RDU has in place an infrastructure that will support our region’s air service needs for the next 20 to 30 years. Our focus will now turn to maintaining these facilities. In addition, we will continue to look at ways to elevate the customer experience. Our staff is always analyzing trends in airport services and talking to our customers to learn more about what they expect out of a world-class airport.

Should local residents expect additional airlines or flights servicing RDU?

This is a tough time in the aviation industry. Airlines are very careful about adding new service. Since 2008, they have greatly decreased the number of flights and seats they offer, not just at RDU but at airports across the country. With that said, RDU serves a great market that has an attractive combination of leisure and business travelers. Just in the past year and a half, we have welcomed service to San Francisco, Salt Lake City and additional service to Los Angeles. A lot of airports can’t say that. Our air service development staff works very hard to promote our region to airlines and will


Photos courtesy of Raleigh-Durham International Airport Authority

The Ruby blue retail store opens in Terminal 1Photos Courtesy of RDU International Airport

Terminal 1 concessions offer a variety of food for hungry travelers.

Computer renderings of Terminal 1 before completion show the new design.


continue to do so. Unlike other airports our size, RDU has a non-stop international flight into London. We think we have the demand to support an additional international flight and our team continues to tell our region’s story to airlines that could possibly offer this service.

Does RDU utilize volunteers; how can local residents become involved?

Volunteers are a very important part of our customer service program at RDU. More than 50 volunteers work in our terminals answering questions for travelers and helping them get to their flight or connect with loved ones. We are always looking for volunteers. Individuals interested in becoming an RDU Volunteer Ambassador, may call 919-840-7425.

Anything else you want to share with 919 Magazine readers about RDU?

RDU has everything you could want in an airport: Great infrastructure; a great region to serve; and a tremendous staff that has overseen RDU’s transformation into a modern and world-class airport.

Photo courtesy of Raleigh-Durham International Airport Authority

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Kiddie Academy Opening in Perimeter ParkKiddie Academy is opening a new education-

based childcare program in Morrisville.“We are so excited that we will soon open a Kiddie

Academy location right here in our own community,” said Leslie Musa, franchise owner of the Kiddie Academy.

“We are eager for parents and their children to see our new facility and meet our amazing teachers. We look forward to providing child care that is both educational and fun!”

Located in Perimeter Park, Kiddie Academy will utilize a proprietary Life Essentials curriculum, supporting programs, methods, activities and techniques to help prepare children for life.

For information, on Kiddie Academy in Morrisville, call 800-554-3343 or email morrisville.kiddieacademy.net.

Volunteers Encouraged to Help Clean Up MorrisvilleMorrisville’s Litter Sweep event is an opportunity for residents,

community groups, church groups, and groups of friends to volunteer and get involved by helping to beautify the community.

Volunteers will gather 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 at 100 Town Hall Drive to receive trash bags, safety vests, gloves, and suggested routes, along with light refreshments. Closed toe shoes and long pants are recommended.

For information, call 919-463-6194 or email [email protected].

Mayor Mark Stohlman opens a special Town Hall meeting in March for Morrisville residents featuring, seated left to right, North Carolina Department of Transportation Secretary Tony Tata; NCDOT Division 5 Engineer Wally Bowman; and Morrisville Councilman Steve Rao, who initiated the session at

Fire Station #1. After a briefing on the status of various projects in the Morrisville area, several residents expressed concerns about the pace of improvements in the community and urged NCDOT to hasten activities to alleviate crowded local thoroughfares under state jurisdiction.

Open Arts Plans Summer CampsIn Dance, Art, Music, Yoga, More

Open Arts Dance, Music and Yoga plans a series of summer camps in dance, musical theater, yoga and visual art beginning in June.

Half-day and full-day camps are available every week June 16-Aug. 4 for age 3-16.

To register, visit www.openartsnc.com.Open Arts is located at 1222

Copeland Oaks Drive in Morrisville. For information, call 919-651-0447.

WCPSS SemifinalistsInclude Local Teachers

Wake County Public School System named 26 teachers as semifinalists for the Wake County Teacher of the Year, including Katelyn Bradshaw of Green Hope High and Janice Kidd of Mills Park Middle.

The next step in the process for the semifinalists is classroom observations by Teacher of the Year committee members.

A reception was held in late March to announce the 13 finalists selected for Wake County Teacher of the Year. The annual banquet to name the Wake County Teacher of the Year will be May 8.

Park West Village’s Spring FlingCelebrates Opening of New Phase

Park West Village in Morrisville plans its 2nd Annual Spring Fling

– celebrating the grand opening of Phase II of the shopping center – is 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 12.

The family friendly event includes bounce houses, concessions, kids activities, face painting, balloon artists, scavenger hunt, raffles and giveaways. In addition, live music from Simplified and Nick Driver kicks off the “Live in the District” music series, which continues every Thursday April 17 through May 15 (at 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.).

Among the most recent new stores at the center: Charming

Charlie, Noodles & Company, ULTA, Chico’s, Soma Intimates, and White House/Black House. Other stores expected to open soon as part of Phase 3 include Earth Fare, an organic health foods grocer; Pier I Imports; and Blackfinn Ameripub.

Park West Village is located at the corner of Cary Parkway and Chapel Hill Road. For information, visit www.ParkWestVillage.com.


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Relay for Life Event Helps Find Cancer CureAmerican Cancer Society’s

Relay for Life Leesville/Brier Creek/Research Triangle Park begins at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, May 30-31 at Leesville Road High School, 8409 Leesville Road in North Raleigh.

During the event, teams camp out and take turns walking or running through the night – raising money individually or as a group for the American Cancer Society.

During the event, cancer survivors participate in a “Survivors Lap” – the first lap around the track. A Luminaria Ceremony is another highlight of the event.

For information, contact event co-chairs Suzanne Osberg at [email protected] or Beth Fulk at [email protected]. More details are also available at www.relayforlife.org/briercreeknc.

Participants at the Relay for Life Leesville/Brier Creek/RTP fundraising event last yearSubmitted Photo

Mini Trackout, Summer CampsScheduled at Pro Martial Arts

Pro Martial Arts conducts several Mini Trackout and Summer Camps beginning in June.

Designed for ages 4-15, the weekly sessions are 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and begin June 16, continuing into August. Fee for each weekly session is $159.

To register or obtain more information, call 919-238-7376 or visit www.promartialarts.com.

Pro Martial Arts is located at 1004 Lower Shiloh Way, next to Walmart and Sam’s Club.


Morrisville Green Day Event PromotesConservation and Natural Environment

Town of Morrisville’s annual Green Day event – which promotes a natural environment, conservation and green initiatives

– is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 along Town Hall Drive.

Among the activities planned:• Document Shredding• Electronics Recycling• Tree Sapling Giveaways• Seed Planting Activities

(for ages 12 and under)• Enviromental Products

and Demonstrations• Stormwater Demonstrations• Raffles for rain barrels,

trees and more Document Shredding and

Electronics Recycling will be at 100 Town Hall Drive (Town Hall). Environmental Booths

will be at 240 Town Hall Drive (Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Administration Building).

Parking is available in the lot behind 260 Town Hall Drive and at Indian Creek Greenway Trailhead. All parking locations will be noted with signs.

In addition, volunteers are sought to take part in a community planting activity to help make Morrisville more beautiful. Planting takes place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. To participate, contact Steve Dickinson at [email protected] or 919-463-7085.

For additional information on Green Day activities, visit www.townofmorrisville.org/greenday.

MFRD Open House Features Sparky, Station ToursMorrisville residents have the opportunity

to learn more about the Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department at an open house planned in conjunction with the Green Day event, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 12.

The event takes place at MFRD Fire Station #1, located at 200 Town Hall Drive. Visitors to the station can tour the station, view interactive demonstrations inside the fire safety trailer, and participate in other activities. Sparky will be available for the kids, who can also enjoy free popcorn and drinks — and free hot dogs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

MFRD Fire Marshal Shandy Padgett is coordinating the free event.

For more information, contact her at 919-463-6122.

Weekly Live Music Planned in April and MayWeekly live music at Park West Village continues this

year at the Morrisville 100-acre multi-use development.The “Live in the District” music series – presented

by Saranac – begins at 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on April 17, and continues every Thursday through May 15.

Performances will take place in front of the Park West 14 movie theater.

Park West Village is located at the corner of Cary Parkway and Chapel Hill Road. For information, visit www.ParkWestVillage.com.




Movies in the Park Begin May 30 with ‘Hunger Games’Movies in the Park returns to the

community this year, beginning with the showing of “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” at dark (about 8:30 p.m.) on Friday, May 30, at Morrisville Community Park at 1520 Morrisville Parkway.

Sponsored by the Town of Morrisville Parks and Recreation Department, the event includes a variety of food trucks beginning at 6 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets and drinks to the event.

Additional movies include “Dispicable Me 2” on Friday, June 17; and “Frozen” on Friday, June 27.

For information, contact Briana Laneuville at [email protected] or 919-463-7103.

Morrisville Easter Egg Hunt April18 at Morrisville Community Park

Town of Morrisville’s annual Easter Egg Hunt moves to a new location in 2014: Morrisville Community Park on Morrisville Parkway.

The special free event for youths age 2-10 is set for Friday, April 18, on Fields #1 and #2. Participants can meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for plastic eggs filled with goodies and special prizes.

Children will be divided by age:• Age 2-3 (9:30 a.m.)• Age 4-5 (10 a.m.)• Age 6-7 (10:30 a.m.)• Age 8-10 (11 a.m.)In addition to the egg hunt, youths can

enjoy a bounce house, face painting and more. Food trucks also will be at the event.

Mount Olive College – which has a satellite campus in Research Triangle Park

– is now the University of Mount Olive.Mount Olive gives adult students an

opportunity to begin their college career or further their education in a flexible format. Classes meet just one night a week, and students can take one class at a time. Online classes also are available

from the school, which is accredited by the Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Opened in 1997 and expanded in 2009, the RTP location provides office and classroom facilities at 5001 S. Miami Blvd.

For more information, call 919-941-2970 or www.moc.edu.

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Orangetheory Fitness, the new group-oriented workout concept, officially opened its flagship North Carolina location in Morrisville in January.

The new Park West Village Shopping Center studio hosted

members and guests for the kickoff event, which included a ribbon-cutting, giveaways, free skin screenings by Massage Envy, and healthy tastings.

According to Kristie Shifflette, owner and area director, Orangetheory Fitness

offers high-intensity interval training and a proven method to burn up to 900 calories in a single 60 min. workout.

Orangetheory Fitness is located at 1112 Market Center Drive. For information, call 919-883-9469 or visit www.orangetheoryfitness.com.

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Staff members enjoying the Orangetheory Fitness of Morrisville’s recent grand opening are, left to right, Kevin Henry, Brandan Barr, Jennifer Wight, Kristie Shifflette (owner/area developer), Chesley Owen, and Adrienne Hall919 Magazine Staff Photo


The company donates about eight percent to local organizations and charities. The greatest example is their work with the Duke Ronald McDonald House. They have hosted two Climbathons for the facility that collectively raised more than $100,000.

• The 2013 Ambassador of the Year is Mike Windley of Bridge Community Church. Windley has been an ambassador for eight years. He was also recognized as Ambassador of the Year in 2010 and 2012 as well.

Event sponsors include Lenovo, Duke Realty Corp., Oracle, Atlantic Tire & Service, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, Triangle Business Journal, The Brickman Group, Cary YMCA, The Chef’s Academy, Coastal Federal Credit Union, Jani-King of Raleigh Durham, Preston Development Co. and the Town of Morrisville.

Founded in 1990, the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based organization that is an active force in bringing new business and development into Morrisville. Located in the White Ventures Chamber Building on Town Hall Drive, the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the continued growth and prosperity of Morrisville

Anthony Blackman of Atlantic Tire & Service was installed as the new Chair, while Jeff Sheehan of Duke Realty Corp. becomes Past Chair.


Morrisville Chamber of CommerceLaunches New Branding CampaignALPHA Marketing, Triangle Rock Club,Windley Honored; Blackman New Chair

The Morrisville Chamber of Commerce has launched its new branding strategy with the tag line, Heart of the Triangle.

“No other city or town can claim to be the Heart of the Triangle,” said Chamber Chair Anthony Blackman.

“We think that the phrase is more than just a geographical location, it describes our Chamber’s culture of caring.”

The Chamber’s new logo features a heart and the tag line. As part of the branding campaign, the Chamber will also be adding new programs to address member and community needs and will add new features to its communications tools, including a phone app to be launched in February.

The Morrisville Chamber also presented three awards at its annual meeting on Friday, Jan. 24.

• Winner of the 2014 James Pugh Small Business Award is ALPHA Marketing, a communications marketing firm. ALPHA boasts a “who’s who of the triangle” for its

client list, including but not limited to, Lenovo, NetApp, Quintiles, Bandwidth and LabCorp. ALPHA Marketing has had the honor of being on Inc. Magazine’s “5,000 Fastest Growing Companies” list in 2012 and 2013, moving up from #2,136 to #2,031.

• Awarded the 2014 Jeremiah Morris Community Steward Award is Triangle Rock Club. TRC is an indoor climbing gym with locations in Morrisville and Raleigh. Andrew Kratz, Luis Jauregui and Joel Graybeal lead by giving back to the community.

Enjoying the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting: Left to right, Chef Eric Gephart, Chef Jeffrey Bane (The Chef’s Academy); Bryan Hamilton (Publisher, Triangle Business Journal); SB Sarver (Publisher, 919 Magazine); Morrisville Mayor Mark Stohlman; and Jeff Sheehan (Senior VP, Duke Realty Corp.)


919 ‹‹ COMMUNITYShort TakesNovember election slates are set for North Carolina House of Representatives seats for Morrisville voters residing in Districts 40 and 41. Former Morrisville Town Council member Margaret Broadwell is unopposed in seeking the Democratic nomination in May to challenge incumbent District 40 Rep. Marilyn Avila, a Republican from the Leesville area of Raleigh…Incumbent District 41 Rep. Thomas Murry, a Republican from Morrisville, is challenged by Democrat Gale Adcock of Cary, who is unopposed in the May primary…Coach Cindy Cotton and Green Hope High School’s team won the North Carolina high school gymnastics championship this year. Panther Creek High School finished second…Anuva Services, a Morrisville contract manufacturing business, acquired the assets of Innovative Electronic Solutions Lighting from PowerSecure International of Wake Forest of Wake Forest…Danny Barnes is interim principal at Green Hope High, replacing James Hedrick – the new principal at Athens Drive High School in Raleigh… Advanced Placement Academy, a locally owned and operated after-school training center, opened at 6406 McCrimmon Pkwy. in Morrisville recently. For information, visit www.advancedplacementacademy.org…Delta Air Lines begins non-stop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cleveland beginning June 6. The new non-stop route was confirmed following the announcement that United Airlines was eliminating its Cleveland Hopkins International Airport hub (which ended that

carrier’s non-stop flight between RTP and Cleveland. replaces a non-stop flight. The route will be flown by Endeavor Airlines, a subsidiary of Delta operating as Delta Connection, on a 50-seat jet…Noodles & Company opened a new restaurant at 2016 Market Center Drive in Morrisville…Transamerica Agency Network opened a new office at 2801 Slater Road, Suite 120 in Morrisville in February. For information, call 919-234-0521 or go to www.transamericaagencynetwork.com. ULTA Beauty opened a new store at 2116 Village Market Place in Morrisville in February. For information, visit www.ulta.com… Another Broken Egg restaurant, which has a location in Park West Village in Morrisville, is opening a new location at 160 Park at North Hills Street in Raleigh…Green Hope High’s Men’s Swimming and Diving team repeated as NCHSAA state champion recently. Green Hope women’s team finished third, with Hannah Moore breaking the state record in the 500 freestyle…Panther Creek High School sophomore Connor Callahan won the state diving championship a the NCHSAA competition…Ares Management of Los Angeles, CA, acquired the 580,000 sq. ft. warehouse that houses Burt’s Bees on Aviation Parkway in Morrisville from Pearlmark Real Estate Partners…Mami Nora’s, which has restaurants in Durham and Raleigh, recently leased space at Morrisville’s Park Place shopping center at 9525 Chapel Hill Road in Morrisville…North Carolina Department of Transportation plans to modify the intersection of Carpenter Fire Station Road and Morrisville Carpenter Road to include an all-way stop… Earth Fare plans to open a health-oriented grocery and

restaurant at Park West Village in Morrisville in 2015… Advanced Placement Academy, a locally owned and operated after-school training center, opened at 6406 McCrimmon Parkway in Morrisville recently. For information, visit www.advancedplacementacademy.org…Among the candidates for 2014 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program: Kylie Wu, Nathan Kwon, Michelle Lam, Michael Schmithorst, and Thrisha Oruganti of Green Hope High…Prestonwood Country Club Executive Pastry Chef Todd Richter was selected Pastry Chef of the Year by the North Carolina Chapter of the American Culinary Federation. In addition, Assistant Pastry Chef Corinna Morris and Intern Megan Campbell won medals for their wedding cake submissions…Anuraag Agarwal of Morrisville – the son of Amit and Sampada Agarwal and a student at Panther Creek High – recently served as a page in the North Carolina State Senate…Ketan and Jayshri Patel, owners of Inchin’s Bamboo Garden restaurant in Morrisville, has opened a Smashburger franchise in Durham… Morrisville Mayor Mark Stohlman and Town Council members recently welcomed delegation from China and potential investors visiting the community to review the planned China Town Project planned at the Outlet Mall. Among the visitors were Feng Xubin, general manager of the world’s largest commodity market in China – and Dr. Fanny Cheuk of Hong Kong and Kelly Yung, the two principals involved in the China Town Project…Panther Creek High’s Matt Powell was selected to play in the NC Coaches Association East-West All-Star football game in July…

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Wake Tech RTP Campus ExpectedTo Open in Morrisville in Late 2017

“I’m excited about the new Wake Technical Community College campus planned for Morrisville,” Wake Tech President Stephen Scott told a group at a Morrisville Chamber of Commerce information session Thursday (Feb. 27) night. “We started talking to town officials early on about the new campus. We want to be good neighbors.”

According to Dr. Scott, the new Wake Tech RTP’s Phase One is expected to open in late 2017 or early 2018 on nearly 94 acres on Highway 54, just south of I-540 near Perimeter Park. “Our first phase will

include a visitor center, a central energy plant, and the initial buildings — plus 1,000 parking spaces,” Dr. Scott said. “Initially, Wake Tech RTP will offer Continuing Education classes, four-year university transfer classes, and Information Technology training classes that businesses in RTP and Western Wake County told us they need.”

Wake Tech representatives previously conducted sessions attended by 88 RTP companies, soliciting input and feedback on the types of training and classes the new campus should offer

Wake Tech President Dr. Stephen Scott addressing Morrisville Chamber of Commerce group about new RTP CampusStaff Photo


initially at the site — located near Lenova, Time Warner, The Chef ’s Academy and other entities. “We anticipate a $58 million investment in Phase One,” Dr. Scott said. “But that’s only the beginning.”

Dr. Scott told the crowd at the Chamber offices that the total buildout of all five phases at the site will include 800,000 sq. feet of student space in 10 buildings, plus four parking decks. “Our conservative estimate is 7,000 students on campus upon completion,” Dr. Scott said.

“But realistically we expect 8,000 to 10,000 at the new campus.”

Dr. Scott was introduced to the gathering of local residents and business owners by Morrisville Chamber of Commerce Board Member Mike Springle, who also recognized The Chef ’s Academy and Oracle for sponsoring the event. Morrisville Mayor Mark

Stohlman welcomed Dr. Scott, thanked him for his commitment to the Town of Morrisville, and asked for assistance in encouraging the North Carolina Department of Transportation to accelerate the expansion of Highway 54 to support the access to the new campus.

Dr. Darryl McGraw, Wake Tech Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information

Officer, was introduced at the information session as the Dean of the new Wake Tech RTP Campus.

Wake Tech RTP plans its new campus on 94 acres in Morrisville on Chapel Hill Road, south of I-540Photo Courtesy of Wake Tech Community College


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March for Babies in MorrisvilleGives Help to Premature Babies

The Triangle’s March for Babies, the oldest and best loved walking event in the U.S., is 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, in Perimeter Park at Duke Realty in Morrisville.

Joining in the walk this year is the 2014 March of Dimes Ambassador family – Luke and Stephanie Edwards and their twins, Lucas and Connor.

Lucas was born at 23 weeks, more than three months premature, while Connor was delivered shortly afterwards at 26 weeks. Both babies were on ventilators, Lucas for two months; and both were in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for several months.

Today, both boys are doing well, thanks in no small part to the March of Dimes fundraising to provide research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs. “We are so grateful for the knowledge

of the doctors and nurses made available from the research that has been done on premature babies so that both of our sweet Lucas and Connor were able to come home with us,” said Stephanie.

“We couldn’t have made it to where we are without them, the prayers and support of friends and family, and our great God!”

Registration for the walk begins at 8:30 a.m. Participants can sign up to walk and raise funds at www.marchforbabies.org.

March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health, and works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org.

Duke Realty is located at 3005 Carrington Mill Blvd in Morrisville.

Lucas and Connor Edwards — born premature and hospitalized for months — will participate in the March for Babies in Morrisville in April

Photo Courtesy March of Dimes


By VICKI ASHLEY

Over the past several months, The Organic Bedroom staff has worked with a number of people who recently

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Returning a mattress is not only environmentally unfriendly, but it is extremely disruptive – as you probably had your old mattress removed when the new one was delivered. So you either must go without a mattress while you wait for a new one, or you need to coordinate the delivery of a new mattress with the pick-up of the mattress being returned.

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ProductCampRTP is free to attend, but participation is requested, such

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RTP Short Takes

Issuer Direct of Morrisville, which has been trading over the counter, is moving to the New York Stock Exchange’s market for smaller growth companies…Ziptronix, a semiconductor firm, recently sold its Morrisville development lab and moved to offices in Raleigh…Morrisville’s Aerial BioPharma recently sold the ADX-N05 sleep drug to Jazz Pharmaceuticals, a company based in Ireland. Reports indicate the selling price at or near $400 million…IBM, which employs thousands at its RTP campus, plans to post about $1 billion in “workforce-rebalancing” costs after reporting its seventh consecutive quarterly sales decline. A similar plan a year ago led more than 3,000 layoffs in North America…Nuventra Pharma Sciences, a specialty consulting company, opened an expanded corporate headquarters in RTP recently…Yes, in case you missed it, that was RTP’s own Vacon – a Finland technology company – that was visited by President Barack Obama…Judith Barnett is the new Vice President of Human Resources at ChannelAdvisor…Semiconductor Research Corp., the world’s leading university-research consortium for semiconductors and related technologies, recently launched a new initiative involving Trustworthy and Secure Semiconductors and Systems…ePlus, an information technology products company, is adding up to 50 jobs at its Morrisville facility. Founded in 1990, ePlus also has offices in Charlotte and Wilmington…Drug developer

Dignify Therapeutics has agreed with Integrated Laboratory Systems to establish a lab at the company’s Research Triangle Park facilities…Benny Ward is the new CEO at Research Triangle Park’s Dignify Therapeutics…Infectious disease expert Carole Sable, MD, is the new Chief Medical Officer at SCYNEXIS in RTP…Philip Agee II was named a partner at Attain LLC, a management, technology and strategy consulting firm…Code education classes begin April 7 at Tech Talent South’s facilities at HQ Raleigh in downtown Raleigh. The Atlanta-based startup provides immersive, beginner-focused web development and coding courses – as well as developer mentorship. For information, visit www.techtalentsouth.com…Mindshift Technologies, a Best Buy-owned provider of IT services to small businesses that operates a center in Morrisville, is being sold to Ricoh…North Carolina Biotechnology Center’s employees donated $8,424 to the 2013-14 United Way campaign…Dignify Therapeutics, a virtual drug development company, established offices in Research Triangle Park at the First Flight Venture Center…Jim Datin has joined BioAgilytix Labs

– a provider of contract bioanalytical testing services located at RTP – as Chief Executive Officer…RTP’s SafeStitch Medical recently merged and changed its name to TransEnterix Inc…Dale Bredesen, MD, co-founder of Muses Labs Inc., was awarded the 2013 Turken International Lecture Award – given annually to a distinguished expert in the field of Alzheimer’s research…

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