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Do you have a blank space on one of your walls just screaming out for a green vertical banner? Are you one of those obsessive flag people who hangs a new flag for every holiday or season?

If so, the town has a deal for you.

For just $20, area residents can buy one of the green banners that adorned the light poles around the downtown area for the past year in honor of the town's centennial celebration. The banners read: "Wake Forest Centennial 1909-2009".

In turn, the town will donate the entire proceeds to Project H.O.P.E. (Helping Others by Providing Electricity), which is a town-created fund to help residents pay their utility bill.

The banners can be purchased at Town Hall, 401 E. Elm Street. Cash, check, Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Call town information officer Bill Crabtree at 554-6196 for more information.

The friends and supporters of Wake Forest resident Karen Estes are joining forces to help raise money to assist her battle with a brain tumor. They are hosting a charity golf tournament and benefit in her honor on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 9 a.m. at the Wil-Mar Country Club.

Almost exactly a year ago, Karen Estes was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Shortly after being diagnosed, she began treatment at Duke Medical Center. Karen had major surgery to remove as much of the tumor as possible followed by six and half weeks of radiation and 4 rounds of chemo.

Following each round of chemo Karen was required to stay in Durham for several weeks to be near the hospital until her counts were healthy enough to return home. Karen is currently on numerous prescriptions including an oral chemo to continue to fight this ugly word we all know as cancer. As you can imagine, the costs associated with her medical care have risen to astronomical levels.

Bike race fans should mark their calendars for Saturday, May 17 to watch or ride in the Historic Downtown Wake Forest Criterium.