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Finanace: ETFs 101—Fundamental Indexing

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Preparing for Medicare

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Triangle Dining

Farm Table Epitomizes the Concept of Its Name

BY CaTherine morell | PhoTos BY nanCY Thomas

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n an era of processed, overcooked, over-salted, and sugared-up food, it’s a huge relief and a welcomed surprise to discover Farm Table, a gem of a restaurant tucked away in the town of Wake Forest. at first glance, Farm Table may seem similar to many farm-to-table restaurants, in that they partner with local farms and food suppliers to provide an impressive array of local meat, fish, poultry, dairy, and produce to embellish the menu, yet they go so much further. Farm Table in and of itself is a mini-farm, with a yearning to produce as much of its own yield as it can. a little over a year ago, owners Laszlo Lukacsi and giorgios Bakatsias transitioned what was once an italian trattoria into this casually elegant eatery and bar. Upon entering, visitors will notice the warmth of natural light, the spaciousness of the comfortable dining room, and

GM Todd Skipper, Executive Chef Lotah Fields, Chef de Cuisine Jerome Zimmer, co-owner Laszlo Lukacsi

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the down-to-earth staff, which is led by general manager Todd Skipper. The open kitchen spans the entire back wall, imbuing the place with a low-key buzz and activity which is appreciated by any casual diner.

The covered outdoor patio, which also serves as a private event space, showcases a lush herb garden and red muscadine grape vines. Surrounding the outside perimeter of the patio are fig trees, more herbs, and pepper plants. Be sure to look near the front of the main entrance so that you don’t miss the newly planted tomato and pepper garden, where a veritable explosion of red is about to commence. Hundreds of meaty german Queen Heirloom and Big Boy tomatoes, as well as Tabasco and Thai Chili Peppers, will be making their way from the garden to the tables, traveling just a few feet from the earth to the kitchen, all summer long.

The words “fresh” and “straightforward” are aptly used to describe the skillfully prepared dishes that are procured from the kitchen of executive Chef Lotah Fields and Chef de Cuisine Jerome zimmer. Chef Fields, formally from the Durham establishments of Washington Duke inn and golf Club and Vin Rouge, as well as an untold number of new york City restaurants, is forthright in his unabashed use of wholesome and natural ingredients, many from their own garden, creating delightful dishes that are incredibly flavorful. i started with two seafood dishes. The first entrée

was mahi mahi on a mélange of kale, cucumber, tomato, snap pea, mint-basil-cilantro herbs, and beethorseradish-goat cheese puree. it was light and perfect for a hot summer evening. next was the Local Clams, which consisted of little neck clams, cooked in a lovely white wine, lemon, butter, shallot, and cilantro broth.

Simply Fresh inc., their seafood supplier, catches what is in season off the coast of north Carolina, keeping the sustainability factor alive and well at Farm Table. Both of these seafood items were off-the-menu specials. as i segued to the terrestrial meat, primarily provided by Pine Tops and T & K Farms, the Herbmarinated grilled Lamb Chops ($23) with tri-colored israeli couscous in a gazpacho-style tomato vinaigrette, topped with micro-greens, had a hot chops/cold grain

dynamic going on. The grass-fed sourced Braised Short Rib ($20) with a mash of tri-colored horseradish and lavender fingerling potatoes, with a glaze of shiitake and cremini mushrooms (supplied by Chickcharney Farms), topped with daikon microgreens was outstanding. The ribs were braised for three hours in whole oranges, onions, garlic, carrots and loads of red wine. The Braised Pork Belly, supplied by Seven Springs Farms, was slightly smoked with applewood then braised with Szechuan pepper corns, star anise and bay leaf. it came with a side of red, yellow and green julienned peppers with a sweet plum and chili sauce, giving it an asian flair. The Pork Schnitzel ($17) with homemade spaetzle and pickled cauliflower, cabbage and cucumber, tilted its hat to the germanic part of europe, as did the garlic, thyme and sea salt infused HRB Farm Baked Bone marrow with tostini ($11). The Sweetbreads, with a warm medley of green tomatoes, red Russian kale, and caramelized onion in

a sherry vinaigrette, dotted with garlic saffron aioli, further drove home what Laszlo reiterated again and again,” We let the food speak for itself.” and so it does, as every three to four weeks the menu is changed in tune with the seasons. “Herbs, herbs, herbs,” are what the dishes are saying right now as summer is in full swing. and if you don’t speak the language of microgreens then learn from their supplier, Sweet Peas Urban gardens, who deliver nutritionally packed alfalfa, beet, mustard green, and other sprouts that are used as snappy accoutrements to various entrees. “our concept is not to repeat ourselves,” Laszlo states.

The Roasted Beet and arugula Salad ($9) with toasted hazel nuts in a sherry vinaigrette, on a spread of horseradish, goat cheese puree, and the Hand Cut Pomme Frites ($7), tossed in herbs and parmesan cheese with a garlic-saffron aioli dip, are both wonderful go-to small plates if you’re sitting at the bar.

These brought dinner to a close, but not before we were tempted with desserts. all of Farm Table’s desserts come from a local Wake Forest company called Sugar on Top, and are ordered every morning at 9am, and delivered right before dinner at 5pm. The Peaches and moonshine Pound Cake and the Chocolate Pecan Pie (each $7) were as fresh as the day they were made. as i was leaving, i couldn’t help but wonder, does Laszlo’s passion for simplicity and freshness have anything to do with the fact that he was raised on a farm in Hungary? i tried to envision the lack of super-sized grocery stores in his town and thought of what it would be like to not eat packaged food

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while growing up. These are assumptions of course, but maybe not far from the truth. Co-owner giorgios himself grew up for part of his childhood in a small town in greece, so perhaps the two of these men understand that to emphasize flavor and give life to new ideas in dishes is as simple as eating the food that is grown and raised right outside your door. Dining at Farm Table not only leaves you feeling healthy and satisfied, it can also make you nostalgic for a time when preparing and eating real food was just as much a part of our everyday life as breathing. This is living. and we’ve got to get ourselves back to the garden. B!

Farm Table

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Fifty + &Fabulous

With Bill Jordan BY greg PeTTY, UPdaTed BY g. BailY

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fter an almost 40 year career in radio, Bill Jordan hung up his headphones and signed off from WRaL-Fm 101.5 on march 15, 2013.

With stints in Petersburg, Roanoke and norfolk, Virginia, along with a year in Charleston, SC, Bill is best known for the 26+ years waking up the Triangle as the co-host on g105 and then miX 101.5. it was a career marked by meeting countless celebrities, broadcasting from such varied venues as Disney World, the 1992 Winter olympics in albertville, France, and elvis’ graceland. His patriotic streak was fueled by being honored to have been a “Recruit For a Day” at Seymour Johnson aFB, where he got to fly along on an air refueling training mission, numerous visits to Fort Bragg to spend time with our green Berets, three days at Parris island, SC taking part in an “educator’s Workshop”, learning about what it takes to be a United States marine, a most memorable flight with the US navy’s “Blue angels” and what he considers his “best day”, a leap of faith with the US army’s elite golden Knights.

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With his quick wit and keen “Seinfeld-like” observations, he related well with morning commuters and gave them some much-needed laughter during with their morning routines. He is most proud of his involvement with the 19 radio-thons he spearheaded for Duke Children’s Hospital, helping to raise over $15 million for children and their families. Per capita, it was the biggest radio-thon of it’s kind on the planet. eventually, the grind of a 3:20am alarm clock for 32+ years finally caused him realize that there must be more to life than working and sleeping.

Bill is definitely noT retired, and keeps busy with helping other radio stations conduct their own successful radio-thons and has recently launched his own business focusing on voiceover work. Bill also launched a blog at http://thebabyboomerbrain.blogspot.com where he reflects on those days of growing up in the ’60s with its pop culture, and also how he views our current world through the eyes of a Baby Boomer.

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Bill credits as a “game changer” for him is Dale Carnegie’s “How To Stop Worrying and Start Living.” His musical tastes are quite eclectic, and you might find him listening to the Beatles, Jimmy Buffett, aC/DC, Josh groban, or Brad Paisley.

Bill lives in Fuquay Varina with his wife, marianne, whom he met when he interviewed for a job at a radio station in Roanoke. He got the job, and a partner on the air and in life with marianne. They’ve

been married for more than 34 years. They both love to travel, and have been fortunate to have visited France, england and Scotland. one of the highlights for Bill during his travels was a round of golf at the famed St. andrews Links, the birthplace of golf. The wind and the sideways rain made it a tad bit challenging but it was still worth it!

Closer to home, Bill and marianne have especially loved trips they’ve made in recent years to explore our nation’s historical sites. Civil War battlefields such as gettysburg, manassas, Fredericksburg, Cold Harbor outside of Richmond, and others, along with the sights and landmarks in our nation’s capital have given them a huge appreciation for this great country of ours. Summertime usually finds them sneaking in at least one trip down to the Crystal Coast to enjoy the sights and sounds of the beach.

Bill is proud to be a Baby Boomer and often tells others over 50 to “embrace the boom!” Certainly while the years can add a few aches and pains, it can also bring with it many blessings, like grandchildren and seeing your own children lead successful and happy lives. Bill enjoys the new perspectives that being over 50 has brought him, and a deeper appreciation for his faith, family and friends truly make him feel like the “richest man in town,” to borrow a quote from one of his favorite movies, “it’s a Wonderful Life.”

Their daughter Jessica lives in Fuquay Varina as

Bill and his wife Marianne

well, where she is a successful jewelry designer, along with their grandson and Bill’s fishing buddy, mason.

Their two dogs, Roxy and Sophie, make sure Bill and marianne don’t sleep Too late these days but it’s nowhere near as early as he used to rise… in his best radio voice, Bill told us his top three tips for a happy life are: 1) count your blessings, 2) take absolutely nothing personally, and 3) stay in the present. B! You can find his website and contact info at www.billjordanvo.com.

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BlUeS AnD BbQ An American Musical Odyssey BY greg PeTTY

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hen you think about it, north Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and most importantly, mississippi, have given the world a musical treasure trove of genres and traditions that are now played and enjoyed by people all over the world. Country, bluegrass, gospel, blues, rock ‘n’ roll and jazz all had their origins in the american South. Take for example the popularity of the international Bluegrass festival held each year here in Raleigh—attendees can even hear a group from the Czech Republic or the Ukraine perfectly execute Foggy Mountain Breakdown! in fact, the lads from across the pond (the Beatles and Rolling Stones, among others) were inspired by

our blues musicians, and basically reintroduced us to our musical heritage. in search of the roots of these musical gifts, my wife and travelmate Barbara and i traveled to nashville, memphis, down Highway 61 (The Blues Highway) to Clarksdale, greenwood and Jackson, mississippi—eventually ending the tour in new orleans. in 1927, Ralph Peer from The Victor Company placed an ad in The Bristol, a Tennessee/Virginia newspaper asking for musicians to record and audition for the label. among those who showed up were Jimmie Rodgers and a.P. Carter, his wife Sara and Sara’s sister maybelle addington—we know them simply as the Carter Family. This recording

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session is known as “The Big Bang” of country music. From that time on, country stars would play a leading role in the music america heard on the radio. Jimmie Rodgers is referred to as the Father of Country music and the Carters as the First Family. all of a sudden, hard-working tenant farmers, working people, cotton pickers, and everyone in between—musicians who played traditional tunes as well as songs of their own creation—realized they could make a living playing music.

We started our tour at the legendary RCa Studio B, a short distance from downtown nashville. The studio witnessed the recording of over 1,000 hit songs, selling millions of records worldwide. it developed what is internationally recognized as the nashville Sound. it’s hard to believe the studio was the site of so many classic recordings from great performers! i suggest that you block out at least an entire morning to take the tour of both the Country music Hall of Fame and Hatch Show Print in the striking building. There is so much to see in the Hall of Fame that you’ll want to take your time. Hatch Show Print is in the museum proper and is famous for printing the iconic show posters that advertised the luminaries who played at the grand ole opry and other venues. either before or after you stroll around downtown for lunch, walk on over to the world famous Ryman auditorium.

The man in Black, Johnny Cash, was an integral part of the popularity of country music and nashville’s recording scene. The Johnny Cash museum is outstanding and was one the most pleasant surprises during our tour. Visitors can view handwritten lyrics, costumes, artifacts, and interactive

displays. Cash fans can choose from a variety of great souvenirs at the museum store. if you would like a cool beverage and some great BBQ , just walk a block down from the Cash museum to BB King’s Bluesclub. not only is the food well worth the visit, but you can also find nightly entertainment worthy of both nashville and memphis. it was time for us to move on and it was with great anticipation that we headed straight west on i-40 to the home of blues, rhythm and blues, and the birth of rock ‘n’ roll —memphis. We always try to take public transport and walk wherever possible, and our lodging at the Holiday inn on Union avenue in downtown was perfect for that. it’s only a few blocks to all of the dining and exciting nightlife entertainment available on famed Beale Street.

Just a few blocks further south from Beale Street you’ll find two must-see attractions. The first is the gibson guitar factory. you might want to call a week or more ahead of time to book a tour as they are almost always sold out. after the tour you can just bop downstairs to the store and drop $20003,000 on a fantastic guitar. Right across the street is the memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul museum. This museum tour was simply terrific as they did a superior job of integrating all of the music from the Delta into a cohesive story of america’s musical genres.

Sun Studio is filled with incredible memorabilia and souvenirs. Be sure and check out the photo of “The Million Dollar Quartet”— Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins.

as an added treat, the shuttle to Sun Studio picks up in front of the Rock ‘n’ Soul museum about every half-hour. Sun Studio became the bridge between country and rock ‘n’ roll when a young man from Tupelo, mississippi named elvis Presley walked in the door one day and said he wanted to be recorded—rock ‘n’ roll was on its way! other attractions you may want to see are Stax Records, and of course, elvis’ home, graceland. Wrap up your daily activities with a visit to Beale Street to places like Rum Boogie and you can’t go wrong.

Highway 61 runs parallel to the mississippi River all the way down the western side of the state.

Bordering both sides of the highway are miles of cotton fields. From what we could tell, cotton is still

The Rock and Soul museum turned out to be a pleasant surprise.

king in mississippi. The communities surrounding this historic highway were the homes of blues’ legends muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, B.B. King, songwriter/producer Willie Dixon, ike Turner, and many others. if you want to keep yourself informed along the way, download the mississippi Blues Trail app for your phone. it provides a map of the historical markers, people, timeline, videos, and even lets you set an itinerary.

We headed straight for Clarksdale, which is the home of the Juke Joint Festival held every april. The town explodes with blues music and is attended by people from as far away as australia. Plan ahead at least two years to book a room in Clarksdale for the event or you will have to drive about an hour east to greenwood. While in Clarksdale, stop into morgan Freeman’s Ground Zero blues club for some soul food and nightly music. For late night entertainment you may want to visit Red’s, one of the few remaining original juke joints still left—it’s not pretty, but it’s original!

Clarksdale is also famous for being the location of “The Crossroads”, the intersection of Highways 61 and 49, which is marked with a sculpture of a guitar. From the song Crossroads (recorded by eric Clapton and Cream among others): “ i went down to the crossroads, tried to beg a ride…” Hardworking people were simply trying to escape from the ardors of picking cotton or tenant farming. They could make an easier living as a musician living in memphis if they could get there.

Robert Johnson, generally acknowledged as the Father of Rock, lived in nearby greenwood and played with Son House in all of the area’s juke joints. Legend has it that he was only a competent guitar player until one night he showed up to play with Son House and he played phenomenally. Son supposedly said, “He has sold his soul to the Devil at the Crossroads.” Robert Johnson’s licks are still

famous today, and he is the author of such standards as Sweet Home Chicago, Crossroads Blues, Kind Hearted Woman Blues, and Walkin’ Blues. The 29 songs he recorded in 1936 for american Record Corporation in San antonio and Dallas are all we have left of him. There would have been more, but a jealous husband poisoned him in a greenwood juke joint just a year and a half later. in search of Robert Johnson, we traveled to greenwood to take Sylvester Hoover’s Delta Blues Legend Tour. The tour centers on life during the 1920-40s in segregated greenwood, how people made a living, and the life of Robert Johnson. in Johnson’s day, if you were a black man and not in the fields tending or picking cotton, you could be arrested. instead of making $1-2 per day picking a hundred pounds of cotton, Robert could make $5 a night playing music and not have his fingers torn up from cotton bolls. So he hid out during the day and played at night. By the mid-40s, automation came to the cotton fields and the mass migration of great musicians to places such as Chicago and Detroit began.

Johnson Street in greenwood was the center of life in the black community and became the model for memphis’ Beale Street. Here you might have seen see muddy Waters selling fish, and hear the likes of Johnson, Son House or Sonny Boy Williamson playing music. as we drove to visit all three of Robert Johnson’s graves (yes, three), our guide mr.

Hoover stopped at the Tallahatchie Bridge made famous by Bobby gentry’s song so that i could take Barb’s picture. mr. Hoover will tell you which Johnson grave is the authentic one so we’re not going to ruin it for you. We highly recommend that visitors take mr. Hoover’s tour.

We ended our musical odyssey by traveling to Jackson, mississippi and then on to new orleans. you can read about new orleans from our previous article “Welcome to ‘nawlins” at http://bitly.com/ boom-nawlins. See ya’ll on the next trip! B! ToP oPPosiTe Page Stroll Memphis’ Beale Street at night and listen to all the music wafting into the street. Photo courtesy of the Memphis CVB

The Country Music Hall of Fame delights visitors with the wall of records—every gold and platinum country record ever produced fills a two-story wall!

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Summer Sun: Friend or Foe? Seven Steps for Safe Summer Skin i

t’s a sad but scientific fact that sun exposure is linked to wrinkles, brown spots, leathery skin, and most of all, skin cancer, with malignant melanoma as the big scary monster of sun damage. Still, most of us love the outdoors, the feeling of sun on our skin, and the “healthy” glow of some fresh rays. in 2014, the Surgeon general issued a warning against the sun. at the same time, osteoporosis has become a public health crisis, and this disease is directly related to a lack of sun exposure. exposure

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know your skin type, since lighter skin needs less sun. Depending on skin type, five to 20 minutes without sunscreen should give you the vitamin boost you need.

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rience sunburn and the more times we burn, the likelier we are to experience skin cancer, including melanoma. make sure you cover up any slight redness with sunscreen and/or clothing before it turns into a sunburn. often a burn does not show up right away, so know your skin.

hormonal disruptions and other health problems.

Pick the ones that include zinc oxide, but avoid parabens or phthalates. Check the environmental Working group’s recommendations. i make my own sunscreen from a blend of coconut oil, almond oil, shea butter, bees wax, raspberry seed oil, carrot seed oil and zinc oxide with some essential oils added. you can find the recipe at online at www.facebook.com/annemaritWellness?ref=hl

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Eat your sunscreen. Plants cover them-

selves in sunscreen. The deeper the color the more protection they contain. Lycopene, carotenoids, polyphenols and other antioxidants when ingested, act as internal sunscreens, neutralizing free radicals created by sun exposure while increasing your skin’s SPF. Cooked tomatoes offer the highest protection, but also load up on strawberries, watermelon, apples or any deeply colored plants.

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Eat healthy fats. essential fatty acids, like DHa and ePa found in oily fish and supplements give your skin what it needs to be healthy and function optimally.

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to sun is historically our best and main source of vitamin D; it triggers vitamin D synthesis, enabling our body to create its own supply. as a nation, we are severely vitamin D deficient. one 2009 study showed 70-97% of americans as deficient, according to skin type, with dark skin more likely to be lacking. although labeled a vitamin, D functions more like a pre-hormone in the body, and deficiency is linked not only to bone health, but also to several cancers, including—ironically enough— skin cancer. Proper vitamin D levels also promote heart health, immune function, brain and muscle function, even better sleep and a brighter mood.

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strong mid-day sun; however, a few minutes’ exposure will give you the vitamin D you need. Check the UV index to see how strong the sun is on any given day. a good rule of thumb is if your shadow is shorter than you, the sun is strong enough to make vitamin D. in northern areas, the sun is too far away in the winter to make vitamin D even at high noon, so supplementation is important. Check your vitamin D level with your health care provider and ask about supplements.

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Safely protect skin that is vulnerable.

Skin that is prone to wrinkles and brown spots (face, chest, hands) may need protection. Use only nontoxic sunscreens. many conventional sunscreens contain toxic ingredients that can cause

Keep your skin hydrated. Drink plenty

of water and eat water rich foods like fresh fruits, berries and vegetables, and slather on healthy oils like coconut oil or argan oil immediately after a shower. not every glow is a healthy glow, but avoiding sun altogether may not be the answer either.

However, if you have had multiple skin cancers, a history of malignant melanoma or any genetic disorder that prohibits sun exposure, staying clear of the sun may be your best option. in such cases, vitamin D supplements become crucial. always check with your health care provider for your specific guidelines. if you don’t have any warning signs from too much sun exposure, and still enjoy the feeling of warm sun on your skin, go ahead, enjoy. Just don’t overdo it. This weekend i am headed for the beach, where i will enjoy long walks along the shore, wearing my floppy hat and homemade sunscreen, but i will make sure that i get a few minutes of unprotected sun as well, for my bones, my heart and my brain! my mood is brighter just thinking about it! B! Anne Barrington is an RN and a Certified Health Coach who helps clients find their path to wellness through individualized coaching, group coaching, seminars, retreats, and short cleanse programs. She offers free consultations with a health history and is available for talks upon request. Want to see a certain topic covered here? Send your suggestions to anne@boomnc.com!

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or active, social adults ready to transition into a new hassle-free lifestyle, independent living is an option that many are now taking advantage of, with many different communities available in the area.

Independent living is not the same as moving into a retirement community or nursing home. It is simply defined as a housing arrangement designed exclusively for seniors, generally those aged 55 and over. Independent living communities provide an environment where residents can continue to live on their own while experiencing the conveniences of social amenities, recreational activities, clubhouses, or an occasional movie night. Residents enjoy having a place to call home without the overwhelming concerns and maintenance that come with standard home ownership. Some communities even offer an all-inclusive lifestyle and may include other services such as

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on-site spas, salons, daily meals, transportation services, organized outings, pools, fitness areas, and basic housekeeping/laundry services. It’s a viable option for seniors who have good physical and cognitive health, are able to live on their own without assistance, and seek the companionship from others their age.

The three main factors that most residents consider before choosing a community are the location, cost, and services provided. Location may be important for a variety of reasons. Some may want to stay close to their current home to make it easier to visit with old neighbors and friends. Others may be interested in moving somewhere close to their children or relatives who enjoy visiting frequently. For some, living near a busy area with local amenities, shopping, and dining, or somewhere near a golf course may be the most important. Cost is also a major determining

factor for many people. The average price of the locations in our list was $2,100 per month, with the majority falling between $1,500 and $3,000. Once a price range has been decided, there are many extras and options to consider before choosing, as communities vary widely in the services and features they offer.

We hope this list will be helpful in finding a perfect independent living community for yourself, your parents, or loved ones. Please let us know if you find there are any omissions, errors or additions we should feature in next year’s issue. Send to office@boomnc. com and include as much information as possible. B! Photo above SearStone in Cary offers a wide variety of amenities, including a creative arts studio, shops, restaurants, inviting public spaces, and indoor fitness center which includes a group fitness classroom, pool, hot tub, massage room, and salon.

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or many of us, July is a time for moving outside of our daily schedules and routines—traveling, trips to the beach, entertaining friends and visitors, and my favorite: warm, dark, velvety summer nights full of nature’s fragrances and sounds. even if you have successfully established healthy habits that usually work on autopilot, it can be hard to maintain that healthy life-style when you don’t have the usual control

BY anne BarringTon, Rn, CerTified HealTh CoaCh

can add to a salad in 60 seconds. grill some chicken breasts, fish, meat, or veggies in a big batch, for easy salad prep during the week. Salads can be very portable too; just keep the dressing separate. you can also make up salads ahead of time by putting a little dressing in the bottom of a glass jar (i use my old honey jars) then layer veggies, greens and protein and refrigerate. Shake and eat when you are ready.

When eating out, don’t hesitate to ask for accommodations. i often substitute a side vegetable in

them. going for a walk, run or bike ride early in the morning can be the only way to get in a non-gym aerobic work-out during a hot July day. Raleigh has many beautiful parks, trails and greenways that offer shade and sometimes even a breeze. There, you can release your inner child using rocks, trees, grass, stairs etc. in your workout. Try interval training: short bursts of sprints, jumping, skipping, leaping, or hopping, with alternating push-ups, squats, lunges etc. Swimming pools are easy to find, and swimming outdoors is the epitome of summer fun. a summer rec league can offer the incentive you need to get active with softball, kickball, or tennis.

When traveling, research ways to exercise ahead of time, and make walking/hiking an integral part of your agenda. The point is, go outside and have fun! make sure you hydrate well, avoid snakes, poison ivy and sun burn, and watch your step.

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over your environment. Time, place, company, and activities may influence your choices. my advice is: Don’t fret. give yourself a break, and follow my three easy ways to stay healthy and fit this summer while having fun in the sun.

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Crowd out the bad with the good. The more good choices you make, the less room you have for the bad ones. Planning ahead is key. make snack bags with nuts, seeds, fruits, granola, veggies, etc. that you can grab and go so you don’t get tempted to stop at a fast-food place or a convenience store because of hunger-pangs when traveling. Breakfast and lunch can also be made ahead “grab and go” style. Prepare some granola or oatmeal layered with plain yogurt, berries and nuts in jars. Summer is great for salads, so make a weekly trip to your local farmer’s market, and then fill up containers with clean chopped veggies that you

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place of starch, or order a small plate with an extra veggie on the side. When bringing a dish to a party, make sure you bring something that you can fill up on in case the other dishes are not on your wish list. also, hydrate with water at all times; it reduces cravings and “false” hunger. Fruits, berries and veggies abound this time of year and they travel well, so always keep a few on hand in case you need a snack between meals. The more prepared you are, the healthier your choices will be.

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When i first moved to north Carolina, i was terrified of the summer heat. i felt like a hostage, afraid to venture outside. growing up in norway, we would complain when it got in the low 80s, and i had never experienced humidity before. now, i love being outside in the nC summer and i have found a few survival tricks to help. Timing is one of

Focus on friendships. Summer is the easiest season to be social with long days and evenings spent outdoors, whether downtown, in the back yard or away at the beach. The Raleigh area offers a smorgasbord of outdoor events from concerts and art exhibits to fitness events, and there’s always dancing and dining options. There is something for everyone, so invite friends (and would-be friends) to try new and exciting things with you. We are never too old for new friends or renewing old friendships, and there is nothing better than bonding over shared interests and experiences. This is the time to lay the foundation for a long winter season made easier with rewarding relationships.

Take some time to ponder what kind of friendship interactions you are craving, and make an effort to create them, whether that means throwing a pool party, inviting a friend to a concert, or starting a morning walking group.

Summer offers its own challenges when it comes to staying healthy, but it also offers plenty of helpful options. That’s why “crowding out” is such a great tool when surrounded by temptations. So take this opportunity to crowd your life with great food, playful moves and fun social interactions and you may find yourself humming gershwin’s “Summertime—and the living is easy.” B! Anne Barrington is an RN and a Certified Health Coach who helps clients find their path to wellness through individualized coaching, group coaching, seminars, retreats, and short cleanse programs. She offers free consultations with a health history and is available for talks upon request. More information on Anne can be found at www.annemaritwellness.com and she can be contacted at anne@boomnc.com.

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Memories

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emories” is a regular column featuring everyday recollections of local people here in the Triangle. Email us your favorite stories to memories@boomnc.com. If we run yours, we’ll contact you to see if you have a photo we can use along with the article.

Articles should be between 600 and 900 words in length.

Thanks for the memories! i owned and operated a catering company in Raleigh for 25 years. From 1986-2011, BaRBaRa Boney CaTeRS catered everything including wedding receptions, political fundraisers, birthday parties, divorce celebrations, christenings, civil unions, soldier homecomings, and oscar parties. it was great fun!

Rarely did i have a conversation with a female who didn’t say, “oh, i just love to cook. i’ve always wanted to be a caterer.” i would tell her, “Don’t quit your day job unless you’re willing to work harder than you’ve ever worked in your life. next to being a lady of the night, being a caterer is the most physical work a woman will ever do and you don’t make nearly the money!” one of my first events was a lunch for Senator gary Hart. He was running for President and was fundraising in Raleigh. His luncheon was served outside and there was more security for him than elvis ever had, and He WaS STUnning! He also had an appetite. He ate while he worked the crowd and made a point to find the caterer, moi, to thank for “the lovely food,” and left in a big, black limo. That was one for my memory book. i neVeR worked with a Bridezilla! i did, however, work with mamazillas, auntzillas, groomzillas,etc. one bride-to-be told me she really didn’t want to get married but her mother wanted her to. To her credit, she got out of it! on one occasion there was a couple that got into a huge fight over the color of the cocktail napkins. another bride i met told me that she had rented the most expensive venue in Wake County, was having an evening wedding and needed dinner. She was also having a full bar and a great beach music band. i asked her what her food budget was and she told me, with a straight face, that it was $10 a person.

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She was serious! When she asked what she could get with that, i told her a drive-thru at Hardee’s! She thought i was joking. i explained to her that $10 was simply not enough to feed her guests. She disagreed, left, met with four more caterers, came back, and we catered a lovely reception for her, and noT at $10 per person. one evening we catered a dinner for the President of moldova and his Secret Service entourage and those

boys could eat! When morris Dees, director of the Southern Poverty Law Center, had a dinner in a private home in which the SBi ran all of my staff through the state security system to make sure they were not a threat to his safety. a retirement party for an eastern nC bankruptcy judge saw not one but two drug/bomb dog sweeps through the venue before the party. a few years into the bid’ness, i began to cater funerals. yes, you heard right. i took food and beverages many times to oakwood Cemetery. most of the gatherings were happy events, with families coming together and talking about their loved ones over food requested from old family recipes. a friend once told me, “your life will change when you hire your first employee.” He was So right. Personnel were the most difficult part of running my company. There were four employees that stole so much from me, believing they were “entitled” to it. i even had an employee who worked for me for seven

years resign with three day’s notice, take my Rolodex and copy my customers’ information. He was incredulous when i asked for it to be returned! an employee sent 50 pounds of uncooked shrimp to a party and insisted that she didn’t do it! i arrived at work one morning and both catering vans were missing. Two employees “borrowed” them the night before, being certain i wouldn’t mind. i did. i have also seen tears of joy in brides’ eyes when they saw the food and table decorations and have been hugged by dads of happy families. We catered a wedding reception for $5.50 per person, all-inclusive, for a bride and her groom, a marine, who had just returned from Desert Storm.

They wanted to get married, had very little money and, as far as i was concerned, deserved the wedding of the century and made sure THey goT iT! We catered at the governor’s mansion following the swearing-in of a nC Supreme Court Justice.

We supplied the food and they supplied the white glove service. We particularly enjoyed catering a number of events in the n.C. State Capitol, the finest public building in the state. my very favorite catering job was in november 2008, in Tarboro. a high noon wedding was followed by a new orleans Jazz Brunch, with a 5-piece brass band, a big crowd, and a lot of food. True to the new orleans’ theme, there were many Louisiana foods, including a Bananas Foster Bar and Pralines, in lieu of a cake. The guests left the reception waving white handkerchiefs behind the musicians in a traditional “second line” following the bride, groom, and wedding party, who were under parasols. They paraded four blocks to the Town Common, where the happy couple jumped into their limo. as is often said, “a good time was had by all!” i knew all about this wedding reception. it was mine! B! Barbara Boney Campbell is a native of Tarboro, Edgecombe County (the “center Of The universe”), has been a teacher, an education administrator, worked for lawyers and owned a catering company for 25 years.

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ETFs 101: Fundamental Indexing BY gerald Townsend, CPa/PFS/aBV, CFP, CFa, CmT

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reviously, we’ve discussed how traditional “market capitalization weighted” indexes (such as the S&P 500 index) result in the larger companies in the index dominating the index. For example, the 50 largest companies in the 500 stock S&P 500 index account for about 46% of the total index. This can lead to companies with large market valuations, but perhaps not so large revenue or profit, occupying too prominent a position in the index, at least until their market valuations settle back down to something more reasonable. in contrast to market capitalization weighing, a number of alternative approaches have emerged, redefining what the “market return” actually means and how to best capture that market return, which is also referred to as “Beta.” These alternative indexing approaches go by many names but “smart beta” is the more common moniker applied to them. one of these smart beta approaches—and the topic of this month’s article is the “fundamental index,” developed by Rob arnott. in contrast to the teachings of “modern portfolio theory” and traditional market-capitalization weighting enthusiasts, arnott observes that our financial markets are sometimes not so efficient.

From the tech-stock bubble in the late 1990s to the collapse of banking stocks during the more recent financial crisis, market-capitalization indexes have overweighted expensive stocks and underweighted cheaper stocks. He believes this institutionalized inefficiency, over the long-term, results in a drag on the returns of potentially 2% per year! instead of looking at market capitalization—which might be thought of as a daily popularity contest— arnott focused on what he once termed a company’s “economic footprint”—the most important realworld factors that determine a company’s current financial significance and also foreshadow its potential. arnott and his firm, Research affiliates, studied many different indicators before finally selecting

four that appeared to carry the most weight: sales, cash flow, dividends, and book value.

Sales is simply the gross revenue a company generates. a company’s net income or profit may be temporarily hurt by a one-time event, but if gross revenue is continuing to grow, it’s healthy.

Cash flow refers to net cash flow after expenses.

Unlike net income, which is affected by the accounting treatment of various items, net cash flow is a better measure of a company’s ability to generate surplus cash.

Dividends are the payments a company makes, out of their profits, to shareholders. not only do many investors need income and seek companies that pay steady and growing dividends, but also nearly half of the total return that the stock market generates comes in the form of dividends.

Book value is the net equity of a company on their financial statements. it is the total assets of a company minus their total liabilities.

Using these four measures, fundamental indexes are developed that have, imbedded in their design, a stronger tilt toward “value” and towards “smaller capitalization” than traditional indexes. These are dynamic tilts, so when a stock is cheaper (a “value stock”) it has a smaller market capitalization and the fundamental index may increase its allocation to the stock, whereas traditional indexing would be reducing its allocation to the same stock. assuming that the sales, cash flow, dividends, and book value are unaffected, or less affected than the change in market capitalization, it would become a more attractive investment candidate in the fundamental indexing approach.

There are a number of open-end mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (eTFs) that track the fundamental indexes of Research affiliates. B! Gerald A. Townsend, CPA/PFS/ABV, CFP®, CFA®, CMT is president of Townsend Asset Management Corp., a registered investment advisory firm. Gerald can be contacted by email, Gerald@AssetMgr.com.

ore than 120,000 north Carolinians will turn 65 this year and it’s a lot like turning 16. When you turned the magical age for driving, you don’t automatically get your driver’s license; instead you have to take an exam and prove that you are a safe driver.

There’s a specific order and procedure for getting your driver’s license and the same is true for enrolling in medicare for the first time when you turn 65. much like you anticipated turning 16 and getting your driver’s license, you must anticipate and plan for becoming a medicare beneficiary. Don’t wait until you or your parents turn 65 to start thinking about your medicare choices. Start now and let SHiiP (Seniors’ Health insurance information Program) help you. SHiiP is a division of the north Carolina Department of insurance that provides free, unbiased information about medicare and other insurancerelated issues. There are SHiiP sites in all 100 north Carolina counties. Contact the site closest t you and review your medicare options before you need to enroll, so you don’t make any hurried decisions. your medicare choices will depend on several factors, including: 1. are you retired, or will you or your spouse continue to work?

2. Will you have access to medical and/or prescription drug coverage through an employer group Health Plan?

3. How does your employer group Health Plan compare with medicare supplement plans and medicare advantage plans?

of course there are other things to consider when determining your medicare options. SHiiP has created a handout to help you navigate the medicare system and initial enrollment process. The handout, “The Road to medicare,” outlines the decisions you’ll need to make and what options are available through the medicare system. To obtain a free copy of “The Road to medicare,” call SHiiP at 1.855.408.1212 or visit SHiiP’s website at www.ncshiip.com. you can also meet with a certified SHiiP volunteer counselor in your community to discuss your medicare options. To arrange an appointment with a SHiiP volunteer counselor, contact the SHiiP coordinating site in your county; if you don’t know the local contact information, call SHiiP at 1-855-408-1212 or visit www.ncshiip.com.

Don’t wait to make your medicare decisions—you can and should start the process before you turn 65.

Let SHiiP help you understand your options and get you on the road to medicare. B!

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Aug 6 Thurs (Raleigh) Steely Dan, Elvis

July 21-26 (Raleigh) The Buddy Holly Story, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts.

Part of Broadway Series South. 919.831.6950 or www.broadwayseriessouth.com.

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July 31 & Aug 1 Fri & Sat (Cary) Beer

Bourbon & BBQ Festival, Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Regency Park. 919.462.2025 or www.boothamphitheatre.com.

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Eyes and Think of Me with Chapel Hill Voices, 7:30pm, University United Methodist Church, 150 E. Franklin St. 919.451.3515 or www.voiceschapelhill.org.

July 19-Aug 9 (Raleigh) Movies in the

Garden, Sundays, 8pm, Stephenson Amphitheatre at Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St. 919.821.3111 or www.raleighlittletheatre.org.

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Single Date events for adults July 10 Fri (Raleigh) Tim McGraw: Shotgun

Rider Tour with Billy Currington & Chase Bryant, 7pm, Walnut Creek Amphitheatre, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd. 919.719.5500 or www. walnutcreekamphitheatre.com.

July 11 Sat (Raleigh) Kid Rock & Foreigner, 6:45pm, Walnut Creek Amphitheatre, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd. 919.834.4000 or www.walnutcreekamphitheatre.com.

July 11 Sat (Cary) Paula C. Snyder Soul-

fully Nostalgic Music, 9:30am-11:30am, Cary Downtown Farmers Market, 135 W. Chatham St. 919.787.7615 or www.pcsnydermusic.com.

July 11 Sat (Cary) Six String presents The 3 Davids, 8pm, Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave. 919.469.4069 or www.townofcary.org.

July 17 Fri (Raleigh) Toby Keith & Eli Young Band, 7pm, Walnut Creek Amphitheatre, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd. 919.834.4000 or www.walnutcreekamphitheatre.com.

Costello & The Imposters, 7pm, Walnut Creek Amphitheatre, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd. www.walnutcreekamphitheatre.com or 919.834.4000.

NC Museum of History, Raleigh, offers programs, concerts, exhibits and activities highlighted by Starring North Carolina Celebration through Sept 2015, the first major exhibition about NC’s movies and television shows, with interactive components and more.

919.807.7900 or www.ncmuseumofhistory.org.

The NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, has exhibits and events highlighted by The Patton Collection: A Gift to NC through August; Zoosphere through Sept; and Director’s Cut: Recent Photography Gifts through Sept. Summer Concert Series is through August. In addition to exhibits and performances, the museum offers Art in the Evening; Art+Cuisine; lectures, classes, book clubs, and discussion groups. 919.839.6262 or www.ncartmuseum.org.

UnWined, 237 Center Grove Church Rd, Moncure, invites all to their special events highlighted by musical performances, tastings, and food accompanying First Fridays with Bella Donna’s Grilled Pizza; First Saturdays with Big City StrEAT Bistro Food Truck, and 2nd & 4th Saturdays with Chef Bill. Come out and relax, sip and savor NC wines, enjoy their uniqueness, and unwind.

919.548.9384 or www.unwinednc.com.

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6-9pm, Thursdays through August 6, North Hills.

July presents Too Much Sylvia, Steve Owens and Summertime, The Tams, Liquid Pleasure, and Band of Oz. www.visitnorthhills.com.

Bynum Front Porch Friday Night Music Series, 7-9pm, Bynum General Store, 950 Bynum Rd, runs through September 4. For descriptions of the bands and information: www.bynumfrontporch.org.

activities for Children and youth July 15-19, 24-25 (Chapel Hill) Guys & Dolls, Paul Green Theatre, Center for Dramatic Art, 150 Country Club Rd. Presented by PlayMakers Summer Youth Conservatory. 919.962.7529 or www.playmakersrep.org.

July 17-26 (Raleigh) Runaways, Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St. Through a collage of speeches and songs, children decide to run away while exploring the substitutes they find to deal with the loss of family. Presented by RLT’s Teens on Stage. 919.821.3111 or www.raleighlittletheatre.org.

ongoing activities for youth The Museum of Life & Science, 433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, is pleased to announce its July special activities highlighted by Science of Sour, and Summer Science Camp. 919.220.5429 or www.ncmls.org.

The NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, has continuous monthly activities and events for children and families such as Weekend Family-Friendly Tours; What’s In The Box; and Family Fun Saturdays. www.ncartmuseum.org.

The NC Museum of History, 5 East Edenton St, Raleigh, offers children and families monthly events and activities like Storytime in the Gallery; Time for Tots; History Hunters; History Corner; and more. For a complete listing of events visit www.ncmuseumofhistory.org.

Marbles Kids Museum & IMAX Theatre, 201 E. Hargett St, Raleigh, offers special events and activities for children. Their monthly calendar events includes weekly, continuing activities of: Move & Groove; MakeShop; Artrageous; Energy Innovators; Garden Sprouts; Science Solvers; and Story Explorers. The IMAX 3D Theater also has a calendar of movies. 919.834.4040 or www.marbleskidsmuseum.org.

Wake County Public Library System continues their programs for children to incorporate Every Child Ready to Succeed. Their goal is to educate parents and caregivers on the skills they can use at home to help prepare children for success in school. The library system offers nearly 150 weekly programs for children. www.wakegov.com/libraries/events.

Health Related Cornucopia Cancer Support Center sponsors events and resources to support those journeying with cancer. www.cancersupport4u.org, or call 919.401.9333.

The American Red Cross, Central North Carolina Chapter continues its need for blood donations. Take an hour of time to save a life. For Triangle locations and schedules: 1.800.448.3543 or www.givelife.org.

Duke Regional Hospital offers monthly events that include: Look Good Feel Better; Weight Loss Surgery Support Group; and Stroke Support Group. For meeting dates, times, and information: www.dukeregional.org/events.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit weight loss support program that welcomes all.

Meetings are weekly throughout NC. First session is free. 919.621.3613 or www.tops.org.

Resources Triangle Singles Dance Club has weekly dances, 8:30-11pm, Northbrook Country Club, 4905 North Hills Dr, Raleigh. A singles, 40+ social club. www.trianglesinglesclub.com.

The Newcomers Club of Raleigh meets for coffee the first Friday of each month, 10am-12pm, Harrington Grove Swim and Racquet Club, 12201 New Leesville Blvd, Raleigh. Learn more about the organization’s diverse interest groups and events. www.newcomersclubraleigh.org.

Arts Access, Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to make the arts accessible for people with disabilities, provides audio-described performances. For a listing of performances, dates, and information: www.artsaccessinc.org.

Second Journey, an Aging in Community organization, features events for the second half of life.

Watch their website for upcoming events, film series, and seminars. www.secondjourney.org.

The Durham Garden Forum, meets in an informal group the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8pm, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Durham, to enrich gardening knowledge and skill. Local experts are invited to speak about topics of interest. www.gardens.duke.edu.

Volunteers RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) of Durham County has opportunities for people 55 years of age and over who are eager to use their skills to serve the area near them. RSVP staff interviews volunteers and match them to opportunities available through one of many local agencies registered with RSVP for recruitment assistance. Current volunteerism is needed in: Tax Preparers; Greeters; helping preserve history; delivering meals to shutins; Healthy Futures for older adults; providing hospitality for international visitors; consulting services to nonprofits; tutors for elementary students; working with young adults to pass the GED test; and a Hospital Auxiliary in the gift shop and more. To learn more about these or other opportunities, contact the RSVP agency in your county or go online to find an upcoming Volunteer Information Session. Durham Co RSVP 919.536.7247 or rsvpdurhamnc@durhamtech.edu.

The Volunteer Center of Durham serves the Triangle area and works toward connecting volunteers with area non-profits. They offer a new online volunteer matching system called HandsOnTriangle. They represent over 700 non-profits and all their services are free. For a full list of their volunteer needs, and information: 919.613.5105 or www.handsontriangle.org.

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