Jonathan Fredin
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Jerry Miller, Cary artist and founder of the Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival,
KALI BATE, a sophomore at
was honored during a ceremony at the Page-Walker Arts & History Center on Aug. 24.
Cary Academy, recently published “Bailey
Cary mayor Harold Weinbrecht led the event, during which the Page-Walker’s parlor was
Brings Her Friends Together with Music,”
renamed the Jerry Miller Room. Miller is known for his watercolor illustrations of historical
which tells the story of a young girl who
landmarks and significant structures across the state. In 2013, he was also honored with
discovers how music can bridge barriers
Cary’s Hometown Spirit Award.
between people. Proceeds from the book will be donated to KidzNotes, a local nonprofit that uses music education to
KYLE AND MEGAN DENIS, owners of Apex Outfitters with locations in Apex and Raleigh, announced plans to open another business in downtown Apex
empower students. kidznotes.org
919 Marketing, based in Holly Springs, was selected for Inc.
this month. Mission Market will offer ethically
magazine’s annual list of the nation’s 5,000
sourced gifts, and specialty beverages and
fastest-growing private companies. The
food. shopthemission.com
public relations firm came in at No. 3,504 nationally. 919marketing.com
GLENAIRE was recently named a Holleran’s Choice Community, meaning the Cary senior living community is engaging with stakeholders at the highest possible levels. The honor puts Glenaire at the top of the Holleran National Benchmark and recognizes it as one of the most engaging senior living organizations in the country. Through annual surveys, Holleran, a research and consulting firm, measures resident and employee engagement in the senior living space. glenaire.org 108
OCTOBER 2019