A trial was set to begin last week on Monday, Feb. 1, for Bob Johnson’s claim that he has deeds to the area between The Cotton Company block and B&W Hardware on South White Street, an area the town maintains is an extension of East Owen Avenue.
However, it did not happen. Charles George, one of the town’s attorneys, explained: “We did not go forward as there was a discussion about a potential resolution that required Board approval. We’ve not finalized the specifics yet to present to the Board, but we would expect it to be resolved soon.”
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The once controversial Wake Forest Fire Department Station #4 on Jenkins Road is nearly complete. After hearing Commissioner Ann Reeve last week remark on her recent tour of the station: “It is a really nice facility,” the editor asked Fire Chief Ron Early when there would be an official ribbon-cutting and tour.
“We are shooting for the first or second week in March, working on the date now. We are trying to make sure that the punch list is done and the personnel have a chance to get moved in and prepare the station.”
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During Art After Hours Friday night, Feb. 12, Pam Jay at Next Consignment Boutique is inviting musicians to bring their instruments and she will provide the sound equipment for their 15-minute segments of entertainment. Customers can enjoy the music and refreshments.
At The Cotton Company, Julia Sawyer, a Franklin Academy alumnus who has studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y., will be the featured artist and will be joined by Alice Osborn and music from the ‘80s and ‘90s. Sawyer works in mixed media and created the impressive chalkboards featured at Over the Falls. There will be wine samples and light refreshments.
Two artists will be featured at the Sunflower Studio and Gallery. Linda Long will display her “Vintage Shadow Boxes & Jewelry” and Mincie Dadwick will show her collection of paintings and childhood love of flowers, “Acrylics, Watercolors & Flowers.” You will also be able to see works by the six resident artists.
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Wakefield Rotary has changed its meeting time and place to better accommodate current and future members, and now meets for breakfast on Thursdays from 7:45 to 9 a.m. at Heritage Golf Club, 1250 Heritage Club Avenue. Since the change, Matt Archer, a co-president, said the club has gained new members and had members return who left due to lunchtime conflicts.
Guests and potential members may attend a meeting by contacting membership chairman Allison Diego at 919-624-3674 and allisondiego1@gmail.com. Plans are underway for this year’s Lucky 13 Reverse Raffle and Taste of Wake Forest Dinner on Friday, Sept. 16, at The Factory which raises money for local youth programs.
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The Wendell-Wake County branch of the NAACP will offer scholarships this year to students enrolled in an accredited college, university, trade school or other institution of higher learning. The rising freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors must be an active member of the Wendell-Wake County branch and must provide letters of reference, a transcript, an essay, and proof of community service.
For more information go to weneakenaacpsec@aol.com.
