6 - Morrisville and Preston Progress. Thursday. March 26. 1998
Prestonwood Notebook
April filled with buffets at Prestonwood
Bright Lights and Ravioli, a full-course musical delight created by
Bravvo! Productions of Texas will be presented Saturday, March 28. The
dinner buffet will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the musical from 8 to 10
p.m. The $27.95 cover price includes the dinner buffet and show. The menu
will include mixed tossed salad escorted by homemade condiments and
dressings, tomato basil and mozzarella salad, potatoes salad, mushroom
salad, roasted herb crusted top round of beef with wild mushroom sauce,
grilled breast of chicken with a ginger and garlic glaze, pan seared salmon
accented with lobster sauce, assorted seasonal vegetables, cheese ravioli
with alfredo cream sauce, club fresh baked bread and muffins, array of
sweet sensations, coffee.
The Good Friday Seafood Buffet on April 10 will include seafood
chowder, fresh trawled coastal boiled prawns, Captain's famous fried
flounder fillets, steamed mighty Alaskan snow crab legs, Maryland stuffed
crab, corn on the cob, pilaf rice and peas, boiled new potatoes, Mrs. Zania
cole slaw, a seasonal fresh fruit display, tossed mixed greens with condi
ments, a colorful assortment of salads, club baked breads and muffins, hot
banana brownie pudding cake, pastry chef’s sweet sensation. The cost is
$25.95 for adults and $10.95 for 6 to 12 year olds. Under 6 are free.
The Easter Buffet on April 12 will feature lobster bisque, Virginia honey
glazed ham, a fresh fruit display, pasta salad, Carolina shrimp salad, mixed
greens accompanied with dressing and condiments, an International cheese
display, marinated vegetables, potato salad, cucumber and dill salad, veg
etable crudites, Preston’s own fried chicken, poached salmon in a shrimp
and dill sauce, roasted leg of veal with rosemary and smoked garlic demi-
glaze, seafood au gratinee
macaroni and cheese casserole, Prestonwood mashed potatoes, glazed
carrots with raisins and pecans, green bean almondine, and a fabulous
dessert display. The cost is $17.95 for adults and $8.00 for six to 12 year
olds. Under six are free.
FamUy Night Buffets will be served Thursdays April 2, 9,16, 23, and 30
from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost is $12 for adults and $8 for children 6-12. Under 6
no charge. Coffee, tea and soda is included in the price.
KIDS CLUB
The Kids Club will sponsor the fourth annual fashion show and tea on
Sunday, April 5, from 4 to 6 p.m. Kids Club members will model fashions
from Talbot’s Kids and the Tennis Shop. Their moms will model fashions
from Talbot’s of Cary Towne Center, the Golf Shop and the Tennis Shop.
Everyone is invited to attend the show and enjoy the chef’s wonderful pas
tries and tea following the Fashion Show.
Cost for the fashion show and tea is $5 per person (adults and children).
Models are still needed. Call Carol at 467-9601 and Joy at 467-2566 to
reserve your seat!
The Easter Bunny will greet the children at 9:45 a.m. April 11 for the
annual Easter Egg Hunt. Bring your own basket! Punch and cookies will
be served. Bring your own camera. There will be no photographer.
The Kids Club’s first annual Mother/Son dinner will be held Wednesday,
May 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. Moms and grandmothers will be honored guests for
a complete gourmet dinner, which will be prepared and served by their
sons. The boys, ages 5 to 10, will be chefs, servers, hosts, strolling violin
ists, pianists, and after-dinner entertainment.
Mothers and grandmothers should arrive at 7 p.m. Dinner will be served
promptly at 7:15. After dinner, some of the world’s most talented perform
ers will entertain, (while the chefs and servers have their own dinner in a
secluded and soundproof area). After the evening’s entertainment, Mom’s
escorts will return and end the evening with a romantic dance or two.
When making reservations, please note any special talents your son may
have. A job description, dress code, and time to arrive will be mailed to the
sons prior to the big night!
Tickets are $40 per couple which will include dinner, corsage, and 5x7
photo keepsake of the evening. Call Carol at 467-9601 or Joy at 467-2566.
The very popular Daddy Daughter Date will be held this year on
Tuesday, June 9, and Wednesday, June 10. More information will follow in
April.
Summer day camps will be held July 6 through 10 and July 20 through 24
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring sports, games, arts & crafts, a day trip,
swimming, golf and tennis. The cost is $150 per child.
Half day Sports Camps will be held July 13 through 17, July 27 through
31 and August 3 through 7. The camps will feature 45 minutes each of golf
lessons, tennis lessons and swimming lessons. The cost is $85 per child.
Call Joy at 467-2566 to register. Space is limited.
The Kids club is helping sponsor the first annual Spring Fit & Fun
Festival on Saturday, May 9. The day will kick off at 9 a.m. with a 5 K run
and will be followed by a Fun Run at 10 a.m. Also at 10, the Fun Festival
will begin with pony rides, the Moonwalk, dunking booth, a clown, face
painting, balloons, cotton candy and more. There will be games and activ
ities for children of all ages. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the
Special Olympics.
FITNESS NEWS
Ellen Morrison, a registered dietition, will discuss nutritional issues con
cerning weight management, supplements and dieting on April 20 at 7 p.m.
in the Cafe Pesto. Call 467-9279 to register for this one-hour lecture.
Lift and learn will be held Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. The fitness team
will highlight the muscle of the week and entertain questions about resis
tance training.
Reach to the Beach, a cardio challenge to get ready for summer will begin
April 1, featuring the treadmill, stairclimber, and bicycle. Members will
bike, walk, and climb 135 miles from Cary to Wilmington, as part of this
cardio challenge.
The Prestonwood Fun Fit Festival, a 5k run and Imile family fun walk co
sponsored by the Kids Club, will take place Saturday, May 9. The run will
begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by the walk at 9:30 a.m. At 10 a.m., activities
for the kids will include a Moon Walk, dunking booth, pony rides and face
painting.
GOLF NEWS
Jimmy Blaylock, head professional and golf shop employee for nine years
is leaving Prestonwood in search of new challenges. The golf staff wishes
Jimmy much success and all the best in his new endeavors.
Senior Men’s Golf Day winners for February and early March include
Fred Bickus and John Stephenson on Feb. 18; Jack Guthrie and Brian
Ninian on Feb. 25 (Jack Guthrie had his career best round of 77!); Fred
Camplin and Stan Newnam on March 4 (Fred Camplin had a double eagle
2 on the par 5 fifth hole on the Meadows. He hit a 5-iron into the hole from
170 yards. Roy Meece shot a career best round of 78 the same day).
The April match for the Capital Area Senior Men’s Golf Association will
be at MacGregor Downs Country Club on April 29. The cost of $35 covers
greens fees, cart, lunch and prizes. Sign up by April 22.
The Men’s Member/Member will be May 2 and 3. The Men’s Club
Championship is May 30 and 31.
The Preston Par Ladies Golf Association will kick off their 1998 season
with a Sunday social on March 29 at 3 p.m. This will feature a brief infor
mative meeting, introduction of officers and committee chairs, food, sur
prises and prizes.
The annual ladies golf fun mixer will be held Saturday, April 18. A lun
cheon will follow the golf at the Pesto Cafe. The nine-hole league will
begin April 2 and the 18-hole league will begin April 7.
Ladies Clinics will be held April 7, 9, 14 and 16 from 6 to 7 p.m. The cost
is $80 for each clinic.
Lynx Golf will be holding a Demo Day on Saturday, April 4, at the golf
range from 1 to 4 p.m. Mizuno Golf will have a Demo Day on Sunday,
April 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. No registration is necessary.
Friday Night Fun Couple’s Golf starts March 15. The sign up sheet will
be located in the pro shop and the cost of $5 per couple. Call Terri or Ernie
Buterbaugh with questions at 462-0747.
TENNIS NEWS
The annual resurfacing of the clay tennis courts is complete.
Congratulations to the Prestonwood ladies for winning the Chapel Hill
Tennis Club Ladies Indoor A and B League. Both teams traveled to Chapel
Hill every Tuesday during January and February to play other area club
teams. Stop by the tennis shop and admire their trophies.
The ladies tennis association meeting and round robin will be held
Tuesday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m. All ladies are welcome to attend. A
Saturday round robin exhibition and cookout will be held April 4. Tennis
play will begin at 9 a.m., followed by lunch at noon, and an exhibition,
Junior tennis clinics begin April 6 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from
3:30 to 4:15 for Middle School and High School Age players, and from
4:15 to 5 p.m. for elementary age players. Tiny Tots, aged 4 to 6 will meet
from 5 to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per clinic.
Ladies evening clinics begin April 7. Intermediate classes will be held at
6 p.m., advanced classes at 7 p.m. The cost is $8 per clinic.
On April 8, the Ladies Beginner Clinic will begin at 6:30 p.m. The cost is
$8 per clinic.
Men’s Workout/playnight begins April 9, with a 6:30 p.m. workout and
7:15 p.m. playnight. Cost is $8.
April 15—19 will be the men and women’s doubles tournament. There
will be one open division in men’s and women’s doubles. Sign up with your
partner by April 13. Cost is $10 per person. Prizes will be awarded to all
winners and finalists.. A Saturday Round Robin will be held April 25
beginning at 9 a.m. No partner is needed.
BOOK CLUB
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt will be dis
cussed at the Ladies Book Club April 2 at 7:15 p.m. This is a dinner meet
ing. For more information or to confirm attendance, call Kate Vogl at 469-
8068.
Prestonwood Country Club is a private club and attendance at all func
tions and activities is for members and their guests only.
Hunington residents
oppose The Legends
By Mary Beth Phillips
A contingent of about 35
Huntington Woods residents asked
the Morrisville Board of
Commissioners on March 9 to try to
block the building of The Legends
at Preston apartments, although the
site plan has already been approved,
A petition with more than 100
names was submitted, asking com
missioners to stop the development,
at least until further study of the
impact on the community could be
determined.
“When I moved here in December
of 1993,1 was assured by town offi
cials that nothing can happen there,”
said Randy Smith of 117 Walton’s
Creek Road.
He ticked off names of town
employees who are no longer
here— (former town planner) Leisa
Powell, (former community devel
opment director) Mike Allway. . . “I
was told it was in the flood plain, it
was wetlands, if anything a golf
course might go there.”"
After moving in, he was told
maybe they would put in nice
($250K) houses, “I didn’t even care
to have houses there,” Smith said.
But now that apartments have been
approved, “My investment has
instantly dropped considerably,” he
said. “I don’t feel my family will be
safe there. Through the years of try
ing to ask the proper questions, I
was fairly confident in buying my
land, and now I feel I’ve been let
down.”
Residcnis complained that they
•were not infoimed of the commis
sioners’ vote on the matter. The
development was approved in
November.
Paul Fountain, who visited two
state agencies to find facts before
going before the town, said the plan
ning board meeting at which the
subdivision was considered was
held at 3 p.m. instead of the usual 6
p.m. and Jan Faulkner, who is now a
town commissioner but was a plan
ning board member at the time, was
not in attendance.
His fact sheet asks whether the
land is indeed wetlands, and also
what the potential impact on air
quality might be from the addition
of over 500 parking spaces.
He also obtained a copy of an ini
tial wetland impact plan showing
single family homes there, which
was dated Dec. 1, 1994, He said a
new plan should have been submit
ted when the use of the property
changed. There is no new plan at the
N.C. Water Quality Division, he
said.
He also has a letter dated August
12, 1996 from the DOT, declining
the left turn at the cut on Double
Eagle Court, the road that was sub
sequently put in there. He said when
it was put in, the neighbors were
told it was strictly for access for the
golf course.
“We’ve been seriously misled,” he
said.
Because the land was not rezoned,
the neighbors did not have to be
notified— only a sign had to be post
ed on the property. But everyone
was told there would be single-fam
ily dwellings there. Fountain said.
Commissioners had expressed
concern about the curb cut when the
plan was originally approved in
November.
Fountain said they should have
already known, because of the
August 1996 letter from DOT deny
ing the left turn because of the road’s
proximity to Walton’s Creek Drive.
Literature Fountain handed out at
the meeting stated, “With no left
turn, one of two things will happen,
U-turns at Walton’s Creek or a sig
nificant increase in traffic on
Walton’s Creek. There will also be
U-turns at Crabtree Crossing, which
is already experiencing a large
increase in traffic. All of these are '
dangerous alternatives.”
The commissioners voted to hold
building permits on the project until
an investigation is made on the
median cut and the impact on
Crabtree Creek.
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the road has been approved on the
town’s thoroughfare plan since
1989, In fact, the board required
developers to put the road all the
way through to Highway 54. He
added that the site plan for two
office buildings near the road was
approved last April by the old
board. (Silver-Smith voted against
the plan). One of those buildings is
now under construction.
“We’ve been trying to do this as a
step by step process, so we know
what to expect,” Yelverton said.
“We have relied on what we were
told to do.”
He also said that the board in 1995
assured him through a resolution
that it would assist in right of way
acquisition.
Mayor Pro Tern Mark Silver-
Smith asked Town Attorney Frank
Gray if a new board was bound by
things said by previous boards.
Gray said the road was on the
town’s thoroughfare plan, but that
“no one made binding agreements it
would be built today or tomorrow.”
Commissioner C.T. Moore said the
road would be good for Weeks-
Lichtin and good for the town of
Morrisville and moved to go ahead
with condemnation proceedings.
Commissioner Leavy Barbee sec
onded the motion.
Moore said the sewer lines will
help other development in the area,
including part of Shiloh, which has
long been waiting for sewer lines.
Silver-Smith said the sewer line
and the road were two different
issues, and “It’s not true that if we
don’t build the road, they are not
going to build the sewer system.”
Marcom’s only comment during
the evening was that he was not con
cerned about the sewer easement.
“Maybe we could work that out,” he
said,
“There is a precedent here that I
can’t be a part of—condemning
property for a road,” said
Commissioner Jan Faulkner.
Faulkner and Bill Case asked if the
road could be moved to follow
Marcom’s property line instead of
going through the middle of his
property.
Yelverton responded that it could
not. He reminded the board that
developers will be spending about
$4.2 million for the roadway and
sewer lines, which will help the
town.
Alan Maness, a civil engineer with
D.S. Atlantic, told the board that if
the alignment were changed, part of
the existing road would have to be
torn out, and that curving the road
would reduce its capacity as a minor
thoroughfare.
“If you go to a lesser design stan
dard, it will not carry the traffic. You
have an obligation to provide a safe
road,” he said.
Faulkner said, “If we say no
tonight, they are going to find
another way.”
After voting down Moore’s
motion. Case moved to table the
question so he could go out with
'Yelverton and walk the property to
see if the road could be moved.
The vote to table the issue was
passed unanimously.
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