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Books at a Steal Volunteers: The Alzheimer’s Association Jack Hall: Theatre is an Actor’s Medium “You Cannot Be Serious” John Patrick McEnroe, Jr. Three Es: Sustainable Transportation, Part I Performing Arts Spotlight

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Buying a Home Now Update: Home Sales in the Triangle Estate Planning 101: Other Types of Trusts Real Estate Investing Without the Dirt A Reverse Mortgage: Is it a Retirement Tool for You?

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Making Fitness Resolutions Lost in Translation: Surviving Cancer Hearing Through the Noise If the Shoe Fits Shoes are Not an Accessory! Institute for Preventive Foot Health Nutrition for Life Diabetes can be Managed Summertime Dangers The End of Alzheimer’s Starts With Me

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Chatter/Your Letters Ask Mr. Modem Hell on the Bay: Where a Quarter-Million GIs Trained for D-Day The Villages of Apex Transitions: Boomers Go To College Ruminations Motorcycles: On the Road AutoMode June Calendar Visually Speaking June Puzzle

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR By Greg PeTTy

here was nothing easy about my father’s life. He grew up on a hardscrabble West Texas farm during the Depression. Although he never spoke about it, I believe he was eager to join the Army Air Force and go off to WWII. He served in the Pacific theatre and somehow managed to avoid two of the wars tragedies. While stationed at Hickham Field in Honolulu, he received a furlough to go home and thus escaped the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was later transferred out of his unit because he was a good typist. Most of his old unit died on the Bataan Death March. Like most Boomers my age, I grew up in an era when it was the father’s role to be the wage earner and the mother’s role to manage the home and nurture the children. In my family’s case, both of those roles were played by my father. To say that my father had bad luck picking his partners (he always went for the beautiful ones) is an understatement. He was married three times, each one ending in some sort of trauma. I will spare you the details but my childhood was filled with dysfunction, tragedy and for my father, tremendous sorrow. Therefore, my father filled both roles as best as he could while holding down two, sometimes three jobs at a time to be able to provide for three children on his own. He had made the decision to never marry again and was willing to work as hard as he could for us. But his absence was very hard on my older sisters, Pamela and Stephanie, who simply had no one to guide them through their young lives and serve as a female role model—my father simply could not do that. Until I was about 13, we lived in a tough neighborhood in Albuquerque where you, whether male or female, had to learn how to watch out for yourself. It forged us to be self-reliant. In spite of the situation we always had the most important things—togetherness, pride, and most of all, love. While my father was busy working hard, my sisters made sure that I helped with the house cleaning, maintained the yard and did my studies. I am sure this cost them some of their own social lives. Our apartment was always clean and orderly, and our clothes were clean even though there were times when you could see toes peeking through my sister’s shoes. They taught me how to dance and to sing a capella. There was always plenty of love and hugging in my family. Boom! June 2012 Crossword My father died suddenly of a massive heart attack at the age of 49. All the hard work caught up with him. I was sixteen years old. When I look back on life with Dad, what I remember most was his willingness to share his love with a hug and a kind word or inquiry about what I was doing. The other thing he stressed was to always tell the truth and that your word was your honor. My father was not one of those distant, gruff or strict fathers. When he had the time to be with us, it was to be about enjoying our time together. Thanks to my father’s gentleness, and the guidance and love from two warm sisters, I think I grew up to be a pretty good father. I owe them for that. As a father, I am actively involved in Aaron’s and Erika’s lives and I cannot wait to be a grandfather. Barb saluted her mother’s difficult journey last month. When we married, our resolve was to never let anything interfere with us providing strong role models for our children—we would share all of the responsibilities. As we celebrate our father’s this month, Barb and I hope your family can honor and share your love with him for the sacrifices and hard choices he made.

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Chatter By Greg PeTTy volunteer to build alongside the future homebuyers. All four new Habitat homes will be completed by fall. Kevin Trapani, CEO of The Redwoods Group and chair for the 2012 CEO Build said, “We lack adequate housing for working families in our area. Thankfully, people believe in the work of Habitat and in the importance of affordable housing.” For more information visit habitat.org. The INTerNaTIoNaL BLuegrass MusIC AssoCIaTIoN (IBMA) at their spring 2012 meeting in Nashville appointed William Lewis, executive director of PineCone, as an At-Large member of the board, filling Don Light’s term, which ends in September 2012. Light, who manages Dailey & Vincent and also North Carolina’s own Steep Canyon Rangers, resigned in March due to time issues. Light is still an active member of IBMA and he remains a strong supporter of the trade association. “It’s an honor to be asked to serve on the IBMA Board of Directors,” Lewis said. “I love bluegrass music and since graduating from the Leadership Bluegrass program in 2010, I’ve been interested in becoming more involved with IBMA.” Carolina has a rich history of bluegrass music. Bluegrass banjo pioneer Earl Scruggs was born and raised in Shelby, NC, and many North Carolina musicians, including Scruggs, Doc Watson, Curly Seckler, George Shuﬄer, and others have been inducted into the IBMA’s Bluegrass Hall of Fame over the years. As PineCone’s executive director, Lewis is responsible for the overall booking and coordination of PineCone events, all administrative functions, fundraising and financial monitoring, supervision of staff and professional representation of the organization. He has served as the executive director of PineCone—the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music, Inc., since 2008. Visit pinecone.org or ibma.org. A Product We Like

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✍ Barbara and Greg: I just finished reading the copy of Boom that you sent. It was truly wonderful! The array of articles was impressive and the writing was exceptional. I gleaned much valuable info from this sweet publication. No wonder you love your work! What a great creative process to look forward to daily and to share this process with your spouse must be unifying and inspirational to say the least. Thanks for sharing this with me. ~ Pam Schilhab ✍ Dear Ms. Petty: I am a “baby-boomer” and I thoroughly enjoy reading your publication. It’s one of the things I look for when I go grocery shopping. The articles are so well suited for our generation, and I loved how you made this last issue personal, with the article of your mother [Letter from the Editor, Boom! June]. It was touching, tender and struck a familiar cord on my heartstrings. Thank you, for having such a warm, and informative magazine. ~ Anne Yarborough ✍ Dear Barb: Your tribute/story about your Mom is so lovely. Thanks for sharing it! My mother died of the complications of Multiple Myeloma. Got her hooked up w/home Hospice (near the end, it was too much for our stepfather to keep her at home). She died, as peacefully as one can under the circumstances, in a very wonderful Hospice center. The people on the staff were absolute angels in disguise. Also want to share a story about my motherin- law. After Rich and I married she gave me this advice and I have never forgotten it and practice it to this day. It has become second nature, and always will be. She simply told me that, even though we were married, to never forget to say thank you to one another. Besides everyday thank yous, there have been uncounted times that one of us has said “I love you” and the other responds with a heartfelt “thank you.” Thank you for your support. ~ Sally Waugh ✍ Hi Barbara: I love the article [Clothing Aged to Perfection, Boom! June, 2012]. I had copies printed and am sending to all my friends in Chicago! I love the support you gave to me. Come see me soon. ~ Dawn Conner ed NoTe: Dawn is owner of Reaching for the Stars, a vintage clothing boutique in Sanford. We profiled her store last month.

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CaLL For musICaL TaLeNT IN Durham aNd RaLeIgh. The Art of Cool Project (AOCP) will sponsor a juried, nationwide call for jazz, blues, R&B, soul, neo-soul, and hip-hop musical talent to book their August 2012-13 season. Distinguished jurors for this talent call are three-time Grammy winner Branford Marsalis, director of Duke Performances Aaron Greenwald, music freelance journalist for the Independent Weekly Sylvia Pfeiffenberger, and Grammy-nominated recording artist Carolyn Malachi. Al Strong, trumpeter and AOCP director states, “This is an excellent opportunity for emerging artists, as well as established acts, to get in front of new faces and be reviewed by industry professionals. Visit theartofcoolproject.com/call-for-talent. The NorTh CaroLINa Museum oF HIsTory in Raleigh will hold a celebration of North Carolina sports on Saturday, June 9, from 11am–3pm. The free event Celebrate North Carolina Sports will feature activities for all ages. See famous NASCAR stock cars, watch the Bouncing Bulldogs jump rope team, talk with athletes, and more. “Jump” into games and hands-on activities. Admission and parking are free. The event is presented as part of the statewide 2nd Saturdays program series. All the fun takes place at the museum and outside on Bicentennial Plaza. Begin the day in the exhibit, NC Sports Hall of Fame, to learn about the state’s sports heroes. Kids can enjoy a scavenger hunt through the exhibit and win a prize. Among the happenings on Bicentennial Plaza, watch the Carolina Roller Girls skate, witness a “jump start” motorcycle demonstration presented by Ray Price Harley Davidson, and follow the fast steps of cheerleaders from Raleigh Cheer Extreme All Stars Gym. Learn about North Carolina sports teams and related organizations! Meet athletes who play sports ranging from soccer to roller derby. Also, meet individuals from sports-related organizations and businesses. Look for games and hands-on activities at every turn: • Take the basketball-shooting challenge. • Join baseball, table tennis, and flag rugby activities. • Make your own trading cards, and create a NASCAR racing flag. • Play putt-putt golf on a three-hole course. • Try bocce (similar to bowling) and a game of rounders (a precursor to baseball). • Test your knowledge of North Carolina sports trivia. For more information call 919.807.7900 or access ncmuseumofhistory.org. CEO’s From 35 TrIaNgLe CompaNIes rolled up their sleeves and framed three Habitat homes in Morrisville on Tuesday, April 24, launching the area’s first Triangle-wide CEO BUILD. Over the next five months, the participating companies will complete construction of homes in Wake, Durham, Orange and Chatham counties. The Triangle companies, or their CEOs, sponsored the homes with financial contributions to pay for the materials and the professional services needed to complete the foundation, HVAC, plumbing and electrical work for four homes. Wells Fargo is the Presenting Sponsor and Cree is the Triangle Sponsor for 2012 CEO BUILD. In addition to financial gifts, the companies set up workdays so that their employees can

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ASK MR. MODEM By RIChard ShermaN, Senior Wire

Not all email received is worthy of your Q. I received an email from my daughter that had no Subject line and the message only contained a time or attention, so it’s important not to link. I clicked the link which turned out to be a feel compelled to open every message, Canadian company selling Viagra. Is there any- either. Some people respond in knee-jerk thing I can do to make sure something like this fashion to any incoming email. The bad guys know this and a lot of computers wind doesn’t happen again? Thanks, Mr. M. A. You can always count on Mr. Modem up infected because of it. Get into the habit to state the obvious, but the best way to of not automatically opening every mesmake sure it never happens again is to sage received; thinking before clicking and not do it again. In short, links do not click you will soon be able to spot problematic email and delete them upon receipt. themselves. In today’s eWorld, the From: address should not be the sole basis upon which a Q. I read several of your Top  Computing Tips decision is made whether to view a mes- eBooks, and they’re great. I would like to give several sage or not. For example, even though the of them to my friends who can definitely use them. I message in question appeared to be from know I can purchase gift cards from amazon.com, your daughter, if there was no Subject so this is probably a dumb question, but if I do that, line, and she usually includes a Subject do I receive actual plastic cards from Amazon that line, that’s one red flag. The fact that the I then have to send out to my recipients, or how does message was blank except for a link—no that work? I’m so behind the curve on these things. greeting, no explanation—that’s red flag Thanks for being there, Mr. M. A. Amazon makes it very easy to give number two. My standard practice is that unless a eBooks as gifts. Simply locate the book(s) sender includes a personal greeting or you want to give on Amazon, then click the explanation that lets me know the message little “Give as Gift” button to the right of is legitimate, I’m going to delete it. Is that the book. After providing the name and email too harsh? Perhaps, but I don’t believe it address of your recipient, compose any is asking too much given the number of malicious messages in circulation today. personal message you would like to include All it takes is a simple, “Hi, Mr. Modem. and click the Submit button. Amazon Here’s a link to a video of a cat on a pogo will send an email to your recipient that includes your message and a link. A quick stick think you will enjoy.” Tell BoomI Facebook 7/27/09 9:50me AMthat Page 1 click on the provided link and the eBook and I’m there in a heartbeat. will be transmitted to your recipient’s Kindle, iPad or other device, and charged to your account. For direct links to all my eBooks on amazon, please visit the eBooks section of my website at MrModem.com.

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Q. I have a two-monitor setup, but when I go to PrintScreen to try and print some selected text that appears on one of my monitors, it always prints what appears on both monitors. Is there a way to print from only one of the monitors? A. If you hold down the ALT key and click PrintScr, the active screen (where your highlighted data and cursor are located) will be captured to the Windows

Clipboard. Go to a destination location, such as a word processing document or email, right-click and select Paste. Your captured screen image will pop right into your document, which you can then print. Mr. Modem’s technology-tips eBooks and awardwinning weekly computer-help newsletter, now in its 12th year of continuous publication, are available on MrModem.com.

Mr. Modem’s DME (Don’t Miss ‘Em) Sites of the Month Batmobile History If you were watching television in the 1960s, you probably watched the original Batman series. KAPOW! Sure, Batman was a hero, but the real star of the show was The Batmobile. THWACK! This site takes a look at the history of this famous vehicle. Each entry includes photos and a blurb about the car, including in which episode it appeared, in the unlikely event you do not have each episode committed to memory. SWOOSH! batmobilehistory.com Brainwaves Center The Brainwaves Center provides practical applications of current research in the neurosciences designed to improve and maintain our mental skills. Test your memory and learning skills, executive planning, emotional response, social interaction, language/computation and spatial construction. I was enjoying the heck out of this site right up to the point that I forgot why I was there. But give it a try. I’m sure you’ll do much better. brainwaves.com This Day This site provides an interesting, high-tech twist on run-of-the-mill “On This Day in History” sites. Because it is hosted by Nikon, the photography is outstanding. bit.ly/bcfsDL

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lthough used books stores are during normal business common, used book stores hours: Monday through with a philanthropic viewpoint Friday, 10am-5pm, and Satare one of a kind. In December urday, 10am-4pm. It doesn’t of 2010, two directors of local stop there, though! As a nonnonprofits in Lee County opened profit, the bookstore relies up a used bookstore called Books heavily on volunteers to at a Steal that would reinvest the sort, categorize and shelve bookstore’s revenue in local probooks, man the bookstore grams to support families and during open hours, and young children. Books at a Steal, generally manage the daywith much support from its comto-day operations. Many munity, opened its doors at 106 S. newcomers have added Steele Street in downtown Santhemselves to the volunteer ford, NC, to offer families and list since the store opening L To r: Lyn and Carolyn. individuals with the opportunity and are contributing both to own great books at wonderful prices. time and energy. Volunteers’ support and donaThe bookstore opened as a nonprofit with tions have been key to the bookstore’s success. the intent that revenues would be channeled Books at a Steal doesn’t just sell great books at into two local nonprofits that provide services great prices. There is more to its appeal. With a for children and families—Coalition for Fami- warm, inviting atmosphere, relaxed seating and lies in Lee County (Coalition) and Lee County friendly volunteers, Books at a Steal invites you in Partnership for Children (LCPFC). The eco- to get lost in a book, find a new author to rennomic climate has been challenging for area dezvous with or simply to fall in love with books businesses and industries in the for-profit sector. all over again. Often crowds are coming for Likewise, nonprofits face challenges during a things other than purchasing a book, although weak economy as they rely on the generosity of surely they leave with one. Books at a Steal host donors, both individual and corporate, and gov- a weekly children’s story hour and events such ernment grants. In addition, while dealing with as photos with the Easter bunny or Santa Claus. the challenge of dwindling resources, nonprof- As the leadership moves forward, they welcome its face trying to meet increasing needs of local ideas and suggestions from readers as to the kind citizens who have been negatively impacted by of activities they would like to see at the bookthe recession. Both organizations (Coalition and store. This isn’t just a bookstore, but a place for LCPFC) receive state grants and have suffered the community to come together in the name painful cuts over recent years. Revenues from of literacy. the bookstore will help to offset some of the Carolyn Spivey is a Sanford native and has been the direcgrant cuts. tor of the Coalition for Families since its inception 2 years Books at a Steal runs on book donations. The ago. Before that her experiences included working on a five store accepts books from preschool levels to year infant mortality prevention research project though adult readers, both fiction and nonfiction of UNC; developing programs for the Enrichment Center; and varied categories. Children’s books working with children through Sandhills are one of the hardest to keep Mental Health. stocked. Children like to hold onto Lyn Hankins has an extensive career in public their books, not letting go of their schools as a teacher, supervisor of program favorites as readily as adults. And, development and management, and director at the amazing prices, parents can of elementary education with Cumberland stock up on books for their little County Schools. Her public school experience ones. Books at a Steal does not take ranged for PK to grade 8 with a concentrated textbooks, encyclopedias, confocus in public preschool education. She has worked in non-profit management for the past densed books, magazines, and VHS fourteen years, the last five of these with Lee movies as these tend not to be good County Partnership for Children. sellers. Donations are accepted

“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they are priceless.”

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olunteers are so valuable because of the critical work that they do for organizations such as ours. We would NOT be capable of moving our mission forward without the untiring eﬀorts of our volunteers throughout the year. Volunteers help us extend our reach throughout the local community in the form of our support group facilitators, community educators, advocacy Ambassadors, Leadership council and committee members. Whether it is our generous donors, sponsors, walkers and team leaders, our appreciation and gratitude for our volunteers and supporters runs deep within our hearts. We need you and cherish the time and talents that you are willing to share with us. Here at the Eastern North Carolina Service Area of the Alzheimer’s Association, we are committed to providing care and support for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and raising awareness in our local community while serving the 51 county region of Eastern North Carolina—whether it is our successful Walk to End Alzheimer’s events, local education program and service offerings led by Director of Programs & Family Services Eileen McGuiness-Vaillancourt, our or our online resources and 24/7 helpline staffed by professional care consultants at 1.800.272.3900. We are here to truly serve and we welcome you to join us in several program support volunteer roles. This year, the Alzheimer’s Association will introduce The LoNgesT Day. On June 20, 2012, the longest day of the year, participants across the northern hemisphere will push their limits in a sunrise-to-sunset relay to raise awareness and funds for the fight against Alzheimer’s. It’s one day to honor the passion, dedication and strength displayed by people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers every day. This initiative will consist of team activity for 16 continuous hours to demonstrate the intense job of the caregiver to a person with Alzheimer’s and related disorders. Visit our main website at alz.org to volunteer and learn more about this amazing event and what our Eastern North Carolina team will be doing in support of our caregivers. This year, the Eastern North Carolina Service Area of the Alzheimer’s Association will hold three Walk to End Alzheimer’s events in the community—all of which will help to raise awareness and funds to enhance care, support and advancement of research for the disease. Visit our walk site at alz.org/walk for more information on registration and the local events. Last year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s events had over 1,366 participants. In 2012, we want to touch more lives and raise more funds for research, care and support… with your help! Our volunteers are critical and help us on a daily basis in a variety of effective ways in which they fulfill their roles. Interested volunteers can visit our local website at alz.org/nc and complete a Volunteer Interest form. Please send an email and/or call us at 919.803.8285 about how you can volunteer. We sincerely thank you and offer our immense appreciation for all you do! Lisa Roberts is the executive officer for Eastern North Carolina Alzheimer’s Association.

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Supporting the Community Through Reading!

Look Toward the Future When Buying a Home Now By RaCheL KeNdaLL

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First, research the quality of a neighborhood’s school district. Even if you have no children, strong performing schools are often a key factor for many prospective buyers in determining where they will buy a house. This information can be researched easily online. The future marketability of your home should be a top priority. If you are financially secure, while you may think that you have earned the right to buy your dream home, you must take into account whether anyone else will want to buy it later. The amenities you regard as attractive may force you to take a loss when selling your property, as it includes features that are out of date or unwanted, such as what has happened to many of the “McMansions” built until the market downturn a few years ago. You will have to either compromise the grand vision you want for your home, or adjust to the fact that you will have a difficult time marketing and selling it later with the extras you added. The choice is yours. Beyond salability, assess what your needs will be in coming years. Make smart decisions to accommodate convenience in

living at home, such as having a bedroom on the first floor if you choose to live in a multistory house. Exteriors matter just as much as interiors. See if the ease of access and parking on the property meets your desires. Several homes in the Triangle have sloped drives with high grades that can pose challenges, particularly when walking to and driving on them in inclement weather. Maintenance is another major factor, particularly outside. If you have a large yard, you need to consider if you have the interest and drive for keeping it maintained, or otherwise are ready to pay workers to handle the chore weekly, especially if you are part of a homeowners association. With the change in seasons we have in the Triangle, this is a year-round process from mowing grass to raking leaves that some dislike handling yet find they must perform. Review the entrances to and from your new neighborhood. Traffic on the major roads leading into and exiting from homes will only increase in coming years due to the Triangle’s population growth. If that

load is a heavy one, you may consider it aggravating to endure the hassle of it. Visibility problems due to trees or bushes can be deterrents when driving along adjoining routes as well. Finally, your home should be adaptable to adjust to your changing requirements. Can your doorways be modified and widened easily if desired? Some recessed doors and other layouts means this expansion will cost a great deal of money and time to achieve, particularly if you add on new rooms. When properly considered, these factors will help you determine what should be the right home purchase you will make, where you can relax in the knowledge that you have been realistic about your goals with it. And you will have a place that will be a marketable next home for buyers once you leave it, which is a great bonus for you and the rest of your family. Rachel Kendall is a real estate entrepreneur who established the Rachel Kendall Team of Keller Williams Realty, a full-service real estate firm, in Raleigh, N.C., in 28.. For more information, visit rachelkendall.com.

Update: Home Sales in the Triangle By ToNy HaLL

he Triangle real estate market has survived the housing crisis with fewer problems than many markets in the country, though we have experienced slow sales and declining home values. I am pleased to report an increase in the number of homes sales in the Triangle this year. As of the first quarter 2012, closed home sales in the Triangle were up approximately 15% as compared to the same time period last year. In general, the real estate market rises and falls in cycles like other financial markets, so it is subject to highs and lows. After a long lasting down cycle, things are looking up. Experts predict the residential real estate market has hit bottom or will very soon. Given this, spring/early summer 2012 is absolutely the best time to buy a home. More homebuyers are realizing this and taking action. They realize home values are down and will stabilize and start appreciating again, mortgage rates are very low, rental rates are high and predicted to continue climbing, and new government mortgage guidelines are in the works that

may make it more difficult and costly to get a mortgage in the future. Also, owning a home continues to be one of the best income tax benefits due to deductions for mortgage interest and property taxes.

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hether you have an empty nest or still have children living with you, as you near or reach retirement age, you most likely will want to buy a new home that fits all of your new needs in your changing life and serves as a relaxing space. The exception is if you have children who will leave for college or other opportunities in a few years—in that case, you may want a transitional house to meet the needs of your teenagers before they find a new place to call home. Once you are ready to move to a new permanent residence, you need to keep these questions in mind: • Can you sell your potential future home five to ten years from now? • Will it provide you what you need by that time? These issues mean you must balance what features you consider essential to become comfortably settled in your new domicile at present against the long-term expenses that you will incur for including them as both owner and seller in the future. To live within your means successfully over a decade, you need to follow some basic rules before signing a contract.

The improving market has caused more homes to start selling, but it has not caused house prices to increase or appreciate yet. Market values are determined by supply, not demand. While we are fortunate to see more home sales create an increase in demand, we are also continuing to see a large supply of unsold homes. Many more homes will be coming on the market. At

this time there is a 17-month supply of distressed properties in NC. These distressed properties are bank-owned foreclosures or short sales. A short sale occurs when the seller owes more on the home than the home can be sold for. There is another wave of foreclosure and short sale properties that are not listed for sale yet in the pipeline. These properties will hit the market this year and next, thus the supply of well-priced unsold homes will remain high, and home values in general may fall a bit more before stabilizing. After this wave of new listings has begun to sell and the inventory of unsold homes goes down, house prices are predicted to start appreciating slowly, possibly in 2013. This slow recovery is a welcome sign for many reasons as so many people and businesses are affected by the real estate market. Tony Hall is the owner of Tony Hall & Associates, a residential real estate office in Chapel Hill. Tony is also a Certified Senior Real Estate Specialist. For more information visit tonyhallassociates.com or call 919.933.8.

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Asset Protection Trusts—While many trusts provide some amount of asset protection for beneficiaries, there are also trusts specifically designed to protect a grantor’s assets from the claims of creditors. The grantor is the person who establishes a trust. Offshore Asset Protection Trusts are the strongest type of protection strategy, and also the most costly and complex. A trust is established in a foreign jurisdiction, and assets transferred to that trust will be governed by that foreign country’s laws. More recently, some states have allowed for the creation of Domestic Asset Protection Trusts, although their effectiveness is debatable. These are some of the many types of trusts available. The laws governing trusts are complex, as are their income and estate tax implications. They are definitely not a do-it-yourself project, and you will need guidance from an experience estate planning attorney. Gerald A. Townsend, CPA/PFS/ABV, CFP®, CFA®, CMT is president of Townsend Asset Management Corp., a registered investment advisory firm. Email: Gerald@ AssetMgr.com Comment online at BoomNC.com .

f you own a home, vacation home or rental property, you are a real estate investor and know the pros and cons of real estate ownership. Perhaps you want to make additional investments in real estate, but don’t have the necessary funds, don’t want the management headaches that come with ownership, or don’t have the time required to deal with it. How can you invest in real estate if your money, time or interest is lacking? Here are some ways to invest in real estate—without all those dirty tasks? Partnerships For some investors the answer is real estate partnerships. This could be as simple as buying a property jointly with another person or as complex as being an investor in a real estate limited partnership with hundreds of other people. In a partnership of just a few people you do reduce your financial risk and the management hassle may be somewhat lessened, but you can also encounter new problems. Examples: What if some partners are not pulling their weight or not contributing to the maintenance of the property? What if those people you liked so well when you initially asked them to join with you in the partnership turn out to be very difficult people to get along with? With the larger real estate limited partnerships you may not have the “people problem,” but there are other issues. The fees charged to manage the property and operate the partnership can be substantial, and as a “limited partner” your ability to do anything regarding the property is very limited. At some point the partnership may sell the real estate and distribute the proceeds, but it is difficult for you to sell your interest in the partnership for a fair price in a short period of time. These types of partnerships, much like real estate timeshares, are often easy to get into, but almost impossible to get out of. Real Estate Investment Trusts Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) can be an answer to the above problem of an inability to get out of an investment. Although some REITs are not traded, many are publicly-traded investments, which mean you buy and sell them just like any other stock. There are a variety of REITs, so you can focus in a specific area or diversify your real estate investments. Here are some examples: Timber—This is, obviously, a “growing” investment. Plum Creek Timber (PCL) and Weyerhaeuser (WY) are two that own large amounts of timberland. They also pay dividends of 4.2% and 3.2%, respectively. Health Care—HCP, Inc. (HCP) is a REIT that invests in properties serving the healthcare industry, such as senior housing, life science, medical offices, and hospitals. It has a yield of 5.0% Apartments—Equity Residential (EQR) engages in the acquisition, development and management of multifamily properties (apartments). It has a yield of 2.2% Office and Industrial Buildings—Boston Properties (BXP) owns and develops office properties and has a yield of 2.2%. Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN) is engaged in the ownership and management of both office and industrial properties and is yielding 5.4%. Commercial—Kimco Realty (KIM) specializes in neighborhood and community shopping centers and provides a 4.2% yield. Realty Income Corp (O) owns both commercial and retail properties and has a 4.6% dividend yield. Real Estate Industry Of course, you are also making an indirect investment in real estate when you buy stocks of companies such as Home Depot (HD) or Lowes (LOW), which are retail stores for home improvements. Similarly, there are many other companies in industries that support or benefit real estate.

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type of spendthrift trust created for a beneficiary who suffers from a disability. The purpose of the trust is to avoid having the assets of the trust create any problems with the beneficiary’s receipt of public benefits, such as Supplemental Social Security Income or Medicaid. Charitable Trusts—There are a variety of charitable trusts, which allow people to obtain certain tax benefits while also benefitting a charitable organization. For example: with a Charitable Remainder Unitrust (CRUT), you can transfer highly appreciated assets to the trust, obtain a partial charitable contribution deduction, have the trust sell the assets without any immediate tax impact, receive distributions from the trust, and ultimately pass any remaining assets to the charity at your death.

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state Planning 101” is a year-long series of articles focusing on the basics of estate planning. On the boomnc.com website, you can find previous articles in this series, as well as our prior “101” series on Tax Planning, Financial Planning, and Investment Management. This month’s topic is “Other Types of Trusts,” so perhaps the first question is “other than what?” Last month’s article discussed “Revocable Living Trusts,” which are the most common type of trust most people need or encounter, but there are many other types of trusts. Irrevocable Trust—A Revocable Trust is one in which the terms can be changed or the trust itself revoked, whereas an Irrevocable Trust is one where no one has the power to revoke the trust. This doesn’t mean the trust lasts forever, just that its terms cannot be altered. An Irrevocable Trust established under the terms of a person’s Last Will and Testament, is referred to as a “Testamentary Trust.” However, Irrevocable Trusts can also be established during a person’s lifetime. Marital Trust—Also called an “A” trust, it takes advantage of the ability to pass an unlimited amount of assets from the estate of the first spouse to die to the surviving spouse. Therefore, these assets escape estate taxation when the first spouse dies, but are subject to estate taxes when the surviving spouse dies. By-Pass Trust—Also called a “B” or “Credit Shelter” trust, it is funded with the maximum amount of assets at the death of the first spouse that can be owned, without triggering any estate tax. The “portability” provision under current estate tax law allows estates to accomplish many of the same advantages of the ByPass Trust without actually having to establish one. However, the portability provision, along with today’s $5,120,000 estate tax exemption, is scheduled to expire after 2012. Beginning in 2013, the estate exemption will drop to $1,000,000 and tax rates will soar from 35% to 55%, so the By-Pass Trust will no doubt remain an important tool in estate planning. Spendthrift Trust—The purpose of this trust is to protect the trust’s assets from creditors of the beneficiary of the trust. The trustee of the trust cannot be compelled to make distributions to the beneficiary, or to the beneficiary’s creditors. Special Needs Trust—This is a specialized

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A Reverse Mortgage: Is it a Retirement Tool for You? By RoN HeaTh

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n the summer of 2007 I had the privilege of assisting a senior citizen couple with their reverse mortgage loan, and I will never forget the day we closed their loan. The wife, who was 81 years old at the time, made the comment that “this is the greatest day of my life.” Now I know the day she married the man sitting beside her for 60+ years was a greater day than this

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day. I would also imagine that the days her sons and grandchildren were born must have been greater days than this one. So why would she have considered this day to be the greatest day of her life? To answer that question we must first understand what a reverse mortgage is, the advantages

and disadvantages of this type of loan, what it can accomplish for the homeowner, and whether a reverse mortgage is the right fit for the homeowner.

What is a Reverse Mortgage?

Simply stated, a reverse mortgage is a home equity line of credit that is available to senior homeowners that are 62 years of age or older. This loan allows the homeowner to borrow money against their home without ever having to make monthly payments. The lender will determine the percentage of the home’s value that the owner may borrow against based on three factors:1) the home’s value, 2) the age of the borrower (in the case of a married couple the age of the youngest borrower will be used) and 3) the current interest rates. All funds borrowed, financed closing costs, and accrued interest will have to be repaid when you no longer occupy the home. This is typically done through the sale of the home but can be repaid with other assets or by refinancing the loan. There are various types of reverse mortgages available for a senior homeowner to

consider, but according to the National Council On Aging (NCOA), the most commonly used reverse mortgage is the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) that is insured by the Federal Housing Authority (FHA). According to NCOA, about 95% of reverse mortgage loans are the HECM loans. FHA offers two types of HECM loans that are the Standard and the Saver with the difference being that the Saver version provides a reduced amount of funds as well as carrying a lower amount of closing costs. These are available with either a fixed interest rate or an adjustable interest rate. For seniors desiring to downsize to a home more conducive to aging in place or those wanting to relocate, there is a reverse mortgage available for the purchasing of homes.

Advantages

• No monthly mortgage payments. • You can use a reverse mortgage to pay off an existing mortgage thereby freeing up the monthly mortgage payment money for other expenses. • You (or your heirs) will never be required to pay back more than the

value of your home even if the home declines in value. • Since the loan is just a lien against your property, you will continue to own your home as long as you maintain it and pay your property tax and homeowner’s insurance. • Depending on the type of loan you choose, you may be able to obtain your loan funds through a combination of payment options including a line of credit, monthly payments or a lump sum. You can choose one or all of the options.

Disadvantages

• Even though the closing costs are financed into the loan and regulated by FHA, they can vary greatly from lender to lender so you should make sure to compare different companies. • You may use up a large part of your home equity over time and have less to leave as an inheritance to your family. • If you are the only homeowner and you stay in an assisted living or nursing facility for more than a year, you will be required to repay the balance of the loan.

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To illustrate the answer to this question, I would like to go back to the 81 yearold woman that I mentioned at the onset. What did the reverse mortgage accomplish for her that made that day the greatest day of her senior life? The first thing it accomplished was that it paid off their existing mortgage so they no longer had a house payment to make. Second, they had funds to do some repairs needed around their home as well as do a little upgrading to their kitchen and other rooms in the home. Finally, they established a line of credit so that they had financial security for the unexpected expenses in the future. In summary, the things that can be accomplished: • Pay off your current mortgage. • Make home improvements. • Supplement your retirement income. • Pay for healthcare expenses. • Purchase a new primary residence. And all this with no monthly payments.

Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?

Since circumstances change from homeowner to homeowner there is no black and white answer to this question. A local consultant would be able to visit you in your home that would allow for a complete analysis so that you can make an informed decision. An additional step in obtaining a reverse mortgage is that you will be required to meet with a HUD approved counselor who will also be able to help you weigh the pros and cons of a reverse mortgage. Retirement years are often spoken of as “Golden Years,” but for many senior homeowners the gold is a little tarnished due to unexpected losses in savings, unexpected healthcare costs and the rise in the cost of living. This was the case with the couple that I mentioned before. A reverse mortgage was a retirement tool they were able to use to shine the gold up a little. Ron Heath (NMLS #43) is a reverse mortgage consultant for TowneBank Mortgage, an Equal Housing Lender and a Member of the FDIC. You can reach Ron at 919.882.14 or by emailing him at ron. heath@townebankmortage.com.

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o you even remember your New Year’s resolutions? We are halfway through another year, a little wiser maybe, but are you any closer to your goals? Are you fitter and healthier? Don’t despair. Achieving fitness goals (particularly New Year’s resolutions) is a difficult endeavor, but armed with a few tips and tricks, and a better understanding of the process of building a fitness ‘habit,’ you can get back on track for the remainder of the year. First, let’s recognize what doesn’t work. Setting a goal that is too vague such as eat healthier, get fitter, or lose weight is not effective. Although these are the most common aspirations for many of us, these statements are not specific enough to help us create new habits and ultimately reach our goals. Try something specific like walk every evening after dinner, or lift weights three times a week. This type of goal will take the guesswork out of your planning process and the results are easily measurable. And two other things have been shown to help: write it down and tell others. Putting it in writing gives you that reminder of your promise to yourself, and it’s always helpful to have the support of others to reach your goals. Another path to failure is being unrealistic. “I will lose twenty pounds in two weeks” or “In two months I will run my first marathon” are goals that are too ambitious. Setting unreachable goals leads to frustration and disappointment, and creates the mindset of “Why bother, goal setting doesn’t work for me.” If you want to set ambitious goals, give yourself plenty of time to achieve them, and be sure to establish realistic targets to gauge your success along the way. For example, the casual three to four mile jogger might set a goal to complete a marathon within the year, but also target something in between. How about running a 10k (six miles) in two months? Keep your goals realistic and measurable. One key to achieving our goals is to understand the time requirement necessary to build new habits. We all know being sedentary is a bad habit. A regular fitness regimen is a good habit that does not happen with the flip of a switch. Research done right in our backyard at Duke University suggests that it takes 12 weeks to establish a new habit. Did you give yourself enough time after New Year’s Eve to make fitness a habit? When you change your routine, you are retraining your brain. There are old ruts worn into our hippocampus (region of the brain) that have to be bypassed with new pathways. According to the New York Times article “Can You Become a Creature of New Habits?” we do this by utilizing one of the three zones of existence: comfort, stretch and stress. Comfort is our existing habits. Stress is the unrealistic, overwhelming goals that defeat us. Stretch is where the true change occurs. Stretch encompasses the activities we undertake that feel a bit awkward and unfamiliar to us. Establishing a fitness habit requires that we enter the stretch zone. The good news is that there are additional benefits that accrue with building a new fitness habit. Mixing up our routines and retraining ourselves with new habits, helps us keep our brains healthy, lose weight and keep it off. Scientists don’t know why this enables us to lose weight, but they speculate that adding new routines makes us more aware of what we are doing overall. So Happy New New Year! Make yourself a new set of specific, realistic and challenging resolutions so that you stay in your stretch zone. The weeks that it takes to acquire a new habit will result in a new you! You will have new brain pathways, a healthier, fitter body and the sense of accomplishment that comes with achieving your goals.

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hanks to advances in cancer prevention, screening and treatment, over 12 million people in the U.S. are cancer survivors. As the number of survivors increases, more efforts are underway locally and nationally to address the after effects of cancer. The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, begun in 1986, was among the first groups to provide resources for cancer survivors. The Coalition created the widely accepted definition of a person as a cancer survivor from the moment of diagnosis and for the remainder of life. The National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, established an Office for Cancer Survivorship in 1996 to disseminate information to providers and to survivors and to fund research into survivorship issues.

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need to address survivorship issues. The IOM report, titled From Cancer Patient to Cancer Survivor: Lost in Transition, recommended recognizing and establishing post-treatment survivorship as a distinct phase of the cancer continuum for survivors and their families. One of their recommendations included the development of individual survivorship care plans that include a treatment summary, surveillance and health promotion plan for each patient. Dr. Deborah Mayer, associate professor in the UNC School of Nursing, says, “While the IOM report recommended a survivorship care plan for each patient, the process for implementing this recommendation has faced some barriers in adoption. The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer will require that approved cancer programs be addressing this by 2015. Nationally, we have some work to do to meet this recommendation.” Dr. Mayer serves on the American Society of Clinical Oncology Cancer Survivorship Committee and is a member of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. She explains, “Addressing the needs of cancer survivors is a good challenge to have as more people are surviving and living with cancer than ever before. An increasing awareness among national professional organizations of the need to address survivorship in a more structured way will facilitate development of resources and programs to address issues identified in the IOM report.”

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Consumer Reports found that 66 percent of hearing aids are not fitted correctly. In many cases hearing professionals do not spend enough time on the fitting or are not trained on the latest technology that can improve an individual’s fitting. Fitting a hearing aid means more than just a good anatomical fit. A good “fitting” means that a qualified professional has spent the time and uses all the advanced tools needed to adjust hearing aids to match the exact needs of each patient. A custom professional fit will amplify speech and other sounds so that a patient can hear and understand what others are saying without it being “too loud” or “noisy.” Now Hear This, an audiology practice in Raleigh, has taken note of the critical needs for precise patient fittings. Their audiologist and hearing professionals are specially trained to use an advanced medical device to improve hearing aid fittings and performance. The end result is that patients achieve significantly better results from their hearing aids whatever the brand or style. They do this by performing a

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maximum benefits, without being too loud or uncomfortable. Another key component to avoiding a difficult adjustment to your hearing aids lies in the hearing professionals who test your hearing. Knowing the difference between a hearing aid dealer and an audiologist is critical.A national survey by Consumer Reports showed that 87 percent of patients thought they were visiting an audiologist. In fact, many of them were only seeing a hearing aid dealer. An audiologist has a doctoral degree with eight years of academic training and is licensed to do diagnostic testing to determine if medical attention is needed, or if issues can be addressed with hearing aids. However, a hearing aid dealer in NC is only required to have a high school education and a year of on-the-job-training by another dealer. A dealer is not qualified nor licensed to do the same things as an audiologist. Finally, it is important to have a proactive relationship with your hearing professionals. Discuss your lifestyle and the

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If the Shoe Fits by Corey Thompson, MD

earing ill-fitting shoes is one of the leading causes of pain for many of my patients, especially women. Popular shoe styles for women, while aesthetically pleasing, may not always be best for foot health. Prolonged wearing of certain shoe styles such as high heels and/or shoes with a narrow toe box can become problematic when the top of the shoe rubs against the toe and leaves calluses. Bunions, hammertoes, pinched nerves, calluses and stress fractures can develop as a result. A bunion is a bony bump that forms on the inside of your foot near your big toe. While this condition may sometimes be inherited or run in families, it most often is the result of longstanding use of poorly fitting shoes. Hammertoes occur when the toe curls up like a little hammer. In many cases, this occurs in combination with a bunion and is also related to poor shoe selection. Pressure from an adjacent bunion is thought to crowd the toes that may then lead to development of a hammertoe over time. Neuroma refers to a painful condition in which there is a pinched nerve in the foot. These often develop with prolonged use of constrictive shoes or as a result of an adjacent bunion or hammertoe deformity. Other conditions related to wearing inappropriate shoes include calluses, ingrown toenails, and the development of a “pump bump”. This happens when the heel or strap of a shoe rubs against the back of the heel leading to painful enlargement over the area of irritation. While most of these conditions can occur at any age, stress fractures are particularly prevalent in older, active adults. As we age, our bone density decreases. High activity levels can cause more pressure on the metatarsal bone in the forefoot and increase the likelihood of stress fractures and recurring stress fractures. Patients with weakened bones are urged to get a bone density scan from their primary care physician and increase their intake of calcium and vitamin D to strengthen bones. But they should also buy an orthopaedic shoe that supports their foot and prevents pain while the fracture is healing. Here are some tips to help you put your best foot forward: Save high heels for special occasions. Daily wear can take its toll over time and exacerbate foot problems. Wear a more sensible shoe during times when you are going to be on your feet for long periods of time or walking long distances.

Choose everyday shoes that have a wide toe box and a supportive sole.

Well-cushioned shoes made of breathable material can accommodate a wider foot, bunions, and hammertoes. Shop at specialty shoe stores whenever possible. The staff at these stores tends to be more educated about foot health. They can look at your feet and determine if you have flat feet, wide feet or high arches and take those things into account when recommending shoes. Change your activity level when wearing five finger or glove shoes. While these shoes are designed to promote a more natural style of running and walking, they can change the way you put stress on your feet. Stress fractures, shin splints, and generalized foot pain can develop as a result. Be smart about wearing flip-flops. They are fine for small amounts of walking, such as a short trip to the mall. However, they don’t provide much support, especially if you have high-arched feet. Wear sturdier shoes for activities like yard work or climbing a ladder. Rocker sole shoes have some benefits. These shape-up shoes can be helpful for people who have arthritis in their feet or other foot and ankle problems. Rolling through the rocker on the shoe instead of bending the joints reduces stress across the joints.

Corey Thompson, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon at Wake Orthopaedics. It is a full-service orthopaedic practice that specializes in treating injuries and conditions associated with bones, muscles and joints with offices in Raleigh, North Raleigh, Brier Creek and Cary. Dr. Thompson and his colleagues are currently accepting new patients.

have been playing tennis for over thirty years and it has taken a toll on my feet and knees. Many years have been spent pounding hard courts and making lateral-direction changes. After a torn ACL, I really started paying attention to how I would protect my feet, knees and back. One of the answers was to place as much padding between my foot and the tennis shoe—and to buy the correct sport shoe for my foot type. These concerns led me to begin using Thorlo socks many years ago. I have two pairs of them in my drawer today. After the tennis shoe, the Thorlo padded socks are my second line of defense against impact stress. Thorlo, based in Statesville, is a North Carolina success story. It was founded by Jim Throneburg’s father as a specialty textile firm. The firm prospered patenting and producing the roll top sock with clients that included a stellar brand such as Izod. Around 1979 Jim Throneburg, the sock inventor and patent holder, began to experiment with designs, fabrics and techniques to provide a sock with support only in the locations the foot needed. The product is marketed worldwide and is a leader in its market segment. Mr. Throneburg, now 75 years young, does not rest on his laurels but is actively involved in philanthropic efforts through founding and endowing the Institute for Preventive Foot Health (IPFH). IPFH’s mission is to promote awareness, education and research in the field of preventive

foot health. I was aware of my foot health simply due to playing tennis. I think many people just take their feet for granted and do not pay attention to them until a problem arises. However, our feet are the foundation of an active lifestyle, and ultimately, our ability to remain healthy. IPFH is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals care for their feet through education and research. IPFH has partnered with the Amputee Coalition and the International Council on Active Aging to fund public awareness through the media. The research center disseminates information to people affected by diabetes, arthritis, heart disease and ailments that limit a person’s mobility. IPFH conducted a survey and the results indicated that 88 percent of adults have experienced foot pain or problems in their lifetime. By the age of 50 we have walked or run 75,000 miles and have broken down the skin and protective fat pads on the balls, heels and toes of our feet. IPFH also publishes tips for foot health and distributes it nationally. A third generation Throneburg, Jim’s son J. Lynn, is the president of the institute and Robert Thompson; CPed (Pedorthist) is the executive director. Don’t take your feet for granted. Take care of them for your continued good health. A good way to start is to visit the IPFH.org site for valuable information including a glossary of foot terms, conditions and tips for maintaining healthy feet.

Shoes are Not an Accessory! By CheryL O’Grady

our shoes are the most important item in your wardrobe. Why? Because your feet carry your entire skeleton. Your feet are the foundation of your body, much like the foundation of your house. If you don’t have a solid foundation and take care of it, cracks will develop elsewhere in the structure. When you don’t have good support at the feet, you develop issues like knee and back pain, fatigue, headaches, and more Your feet are incredible pieces of bio-mechanical wizardry. They are made to walk on soft, uneven surfaces where the surface rises up to support the arch, much like walking on a beach. Sadly, few of us spend much time walking on the beach or similar surfaces these days. So we need to make sure we provide the support the environment no longer does. That means wearing shoes with good arch support. Many issues with the feet can be traced to inadequate support that causes the weight to be distributed just in one or two places on the foot, usually the ball of the foot or the heel. When that happens, those places develop pain or cause you to walk differently, throwing other parts of the body out of alignment. A flattened arch pulls the ankle over, and because the ankle bone is connected to the shin bone and the shin bone is connected to the knee bone, now your knee is out of alignment. This continues all the way to the top of the spine. Every time you look for the cutest pair of shoes, or the cheapest pair of shoes, and don’t pay attention to how supportive they are, you are taking away from the health of your feet. Think about it, if your feet hurt, don’t you hurt all over? Fortunately for us today, the people who make supportive shoes have finally gotten the message that we want shoes that look good. More and more, great-looking shoes also have great arch support. Next time you are shopping, start with the most important piece, your shoes. Build your outfits from there. Your feet—and your body—will be happier you did. Cheryl O’Grady is a certified pedorthist and owner of Foot Solutions of Raleigh. You can reach her at 919.44.63 or visit footsolutions.com/raleigh for more information.

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iabetes is one of the quickest growing medical conditions, with approximately eight percent of the population in the United States having diabetes. Among U.S. residents ages 65 years and older, 26.9 percent had diabetes in 2010. Furthermore, nearly 79 million Americans have prediabetes. Nutrition is a critical component of diabetes management. In addition to the types of food one is eating, the quantities and timing of food consumption can affect blood glucose levels, which make it important to maintain a schedule. Blood sugar levels are highest shortly after eating and then begin to fall. By understanding this, eating several small meals at regular times between meals can minimize the amount of change in blood sugar levels. In addition, eating the same amount of carbohydrate grams per meal is important. It is important because carbohydrate intake causes the greatest variation in blood sugar levels. Maintaining appropriate portion sizes can also assist in maintaining blood glucose levels. This can be completed by using measuring cups or a kitchen scale to track proper portion sizes. If you are on medication for diabetes, it is also important to coordinate your food intake with medication. Consuming too much food in comparison to medication may cause a rise in blood sugar (hyperglycemia), whereas consuming too little food in comparison to medication (particularly insulin) may lead to low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Furthermore, it is important to consume a well-rounded diet. Eat whole grain foods, such as whole grain rice, oatmeal, and breakfast cereals made from 100 percent whole grains. Additionally, eat a variety of fruits and vegetables, especially dark green veggies such as broccoli and spinach; limit foods high in saturated or trans fat, such as fried foods, whole milk dairy products, cake and candies. Moreover, it is important to consume fewer foods that are high in sugar, such as soda and some fruit juices. Sugary drinks as well as refined carbohydrates, such as white rice and pasta can cause a fast increase in blood sugar. In concurrence with reducing the intake of saturated and trans fats, it is important to choose healthier fats, such as mono and polyunsaturated fats, which are prevalent in foods such as olive oil, avocados, nuts and seeds. In addition to nutrition, exercise is a critical component for managing diabetes. When you exercise, your muscles use glucose for energy and therefore, physical activity improves your body’s response to insulin. A positive response to insulin will help decrease blood sugar levels. Although longer and more intense workouts create longer effects, even light activities such as housework can play a role in lowering blood sugar level. Therefore, you should maintain an exercise schedule keeping in mind the importance of eating appropriate foods and staying hydrated.

Dr. Barbara Ann Hughes spent the first half of her career working as state director of the NC public health nutrition and dietary services program. This included the development of the Women’s Infants and Children’s Special Suppmental Food Program (WIC). She was adjunct assistant professor at UNCCH, Univ. of TN. and Case Western University. She can provide nutrition talks to various groups. She accepts most private insurance companies and Medicare. Dr. Hughes treats children, teens, and adults through her office in Raleigh. For more info visit bahughes.com or call 919.787.2949.

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Diabetes Strikes Often and Hard, but Chronic Disease can be Managed by Brenda Bouser

iabetes affects 25.8 million people. That’s the number of children and adults in the United States who have diabetes. Think about it. That’s 8.3 percent of the U.S. population. In the United States, nearly two million new cases of diabetes were diagnosed in 2010. The numbers are staggering, but what do they mean? And why should you take the time to learn more? The answer is simple: Because you don’t want to become the next number. To stay healthy, you need to take care of yourself. That means understanding the risks of diabetes and knowing what you can do to help prevent the disease. What is diabetes? Most of the food we eat is turned into sugar (glucose) that our muscles use for energy, and insulin is a hormone that helps the sugar move from the blood into the muscles. When you have diabetes, your body is either not making insulin or not using insulin properly, which results in too much sugar staying in the blood. Over time, these changes can lead to serious health complications that affect the heart, eyes and kidneys. If left untreated, the disease can be fatal. However, diabetes is neither inevitable nor unavoidable. Healthy lifestyles, early and effective medical treatment and behavioral self-management can dramatically reduce morbidity and mortality. Too often, though, diabetes goes undiagnosed, because many of its symptoms seem harmless or are mistaken for other health problems. People sometimes go seven to ten years without knowing they have diabetes. “Learning that you have diabetes is never good news,” says Melissa Herman, coordinator of FirstHealth of the Carolinas’ Diabetes and Nutrition Education Center and Diabetes Educator. “But even though there is no cure, you can continue to lead a healthy, active lifestyle with proper management, continuous care and support.” Treatment options, which vary from person to person, include meal-planning guidelines, regular exercise, oral medication and insulin injections. Diabetes programs Offered in Montgomery, Moore, Hoke and Richmond counties, FirstHealth’s Diabetes Self Management Program offers one-on-one counseling and group classes to help patients understand their disease. Patients benefit from time with both a nurse and dietitian

as well as from group classes and, when needed, follow-up sessions. “We show patients how to incorporate diabetes management into their daily lives,” says Herman, “even how to enjoy their favorite foods. They learn how to interpret their blood glucose results and to make choices that help them meet their personal health goals. We can also link them with services and resources to eliminate barriers to care.” What is a Certified Diabetes Educator?

Diabetes educators are licensed health care professionals—registered nurses and registered dietitians who specialize in educating people about diabetes. Symptoms of diabetes include: • Frequent urination • Nausea and vomiting • Excessive thirst and hunger • Difficulty healing • Dramatic weight loss • Blurry vision • Weakness and fatigue • Tingling in the hands or feet Are you at risk? • Family history of diabetes • Lack of exercise • High blood pressure • Smoking • Overweight • Unhealthy diet • High cholesterol A certified diabetes educator can help you learn how to:

• Develop a meal plan that fits your life • Support weight loss goals by providing grocery shopping lists and healthy recipes. • Help you start an exercise plan. • Advise you on how to lower your blood pressure and cholesterol. • Train you on how to use your diabetes devices. • Teach you how and when to you use your diabetes medication and/or insulin. • Serve as a liaison between you and your provider. • To learn more about FirstHealth’s Diabetes and Nutrition Education Center, call 800.364.0499 toll-free or go to firsthealth.org. Brenda Bouser serves as writing manager for FirstHealth of the Carolinas and editor of the FirstHealth magazine.

Summertime, and the Livin’ is Easy—and Potentially Dangerous! measures protection against UVB rays, but a product that covers both UVA and UVB will have “broad spectrum” on the label. SPF of 45 or greater is needed to block most of the sun’s UV rays. For the most benefit, use the following tips1: • Limit sun exposure and seek shade during peak sunlight hours of 10am-4pm. • Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before sun exposure, as it needs time to absorb. Apply one ounce (about the size of your palm) to the entire body. Re-apply every two hours and after swimming or profuse sweating. • Wear wide-brimmed hats and cover exposed skin. • Wear protective sunglasses that block UV exposure to your eyes. Regular Skin Exams Basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas are the most frequently diagnosed types of skin cancer. Although these can be relatively mild and rarely spread to other parts of the body, they still carry some risk and may be

disfiguring or embarrassing. However, a type of cancer called a melanoma accounts for less than five percent of all skin cancers, but over seventy five percent of skin cancer-related death.1 Monthly self-checks and annual skin checks by your doctor can help detect skin cancers early. These should be performed regularly, especially for those with a family history of skin cancer or high sun exposure. Check all areas of the skin, using a mirror if necessary. Look for your normal pattern of moles, freckles, and other marks on the skin and look for changes over time. Look for new spots or sores that do not heal after two to three months. Also, look for marks that stand out from others. For abnormal spots, utilize the “ABCDE” rule:3 A. Asymmetry: Look to see if one half of a mole or birthmark does not match the other half. B. Border: The edges are irregular or a blurred shape. C. Color: The color is not uniform (this can

include shades of brown or black, and sometimes appear red, blue, white, or pink). D. Diameter: If the spot is greater than 6mm or the size of a pencil eraser. This is a general rule as melanoma can be smaller than this. E. Elevated: The spot is elevated above the skin with an uneven surface. If you notice any of the above descriptions of any moles or spots on your skin, please see your doctor for an examination. If any of these spots are bleeding, tender, or painful, promptly seek medical attention. Your community pharmacist is a great resource for selecting a proper sunscreen and teaching how to lower sun exposure. Preventing the damage of UV rays and checking regularly for abnormal spots can make a difference in greatly lowering your chances of getting skin cancer. Ethan Brooks and Natasha Michaels work at the Kerr Drug on 116 Environ Way, Chapel Hill. For more information visit kerrdrug.com

The End of Alzheimer’s Starts With Me By EILeeN MCGuINNess-VaILLaNCourT aNd Harry JohNs

ore than 750 Alzheimer’s Advocates Profiles in Dignity Award, presented by from all 50 states and the District Alzheimer’s champion and former First of Columbia came together at the 2012 Lady of California, Maria Shriver. Alzheimer’s Ambassador for Eastern Alzheimer’s Association Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C., April 23-25, to share North Carolina Garrett Davis, renowned our stories, raise our voices, and advocate playwright and founder of the Forget for the care and support that those with Me Not Project, received the AlzheimAlzheimer’s and their families need today, er’s Association Advocate Award for his and the commitment to research that will commitment to raising awareness of the allow us to effectively treat, prevent, and disease and the need for increased supone day end Alzheimer’s. The passion port, services and federal funding. The of our advocates and the response we’ve Alzheimer’s Association Humanitargotten from the national leaders who joined ian Award was presented to Sen. Debbie us clearly demonstrate how far we’ve come Stabenow (D-MI), for her continuing in our efforts to make ending Alzheimer’s a efforts to help produce a strong National Alzheimer’s Plan and her work to intronational priority. At the National Alzheimer’s Dinner, duce the Health Outcomes, Planning and hosted by Meredith Vieira and joined by Education (HOPE) for Alzheimer’s Act in almost 1,000 guests including many members the Senate, and to Rep. Michael Burgess, of Congress, we were pleased to recognize M.D., (R-TX), for his critical efforts to and honor six champions who are leading pass the National Alzheimer’s Project Act the way in the fight to end Alzheimer’s. Leg- and his position as an original co-sponsor of the HOPE for Alzheimendary University of Tener’s Act in the House of nessee basketball coach Pat Representatives. Colonel Summitt and her son Tyler Karl E. Friedl, who has spoke movingly about her led Alzheimer’s research decision to go public with efforts in his role at U.S. her Alzheimer’s diagnosis Army Medical Research in order to raise awareness. Together, they accepted the Garrett Davis accepting his Alzheim- and Materiel Command, received the Ronald and Sargent and Eunice Shriver er’s Association Advocate Award.

Nancy Reagan Research Award honoring his work to advance Alzheimer’s research. Alzheimer’s champion Jane Seymour led us in a rousing declaration of our intent, as we passionately declared that “The end of Alzheimer’s starts with us!” Representative Ed Markey, Alzheimer’s Association champion, past Alzheimer’s Association award recipient and House author of the National Alzheimer’s Project Act, closed the evening with an exciting announcement about an educational program and special performance with Glen Campbell for members of Congress which was subsequently held May 16. This event, sponsored by the Association, shined a light on the challenges faced by those living with the disease and their caregivers. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius spoke about progress toward our nation’s first-ever National Alzheimer’s plan, which was released on Tuesday May 15. Secretary Sebelius reaffirmed the Obama Administration’s commitment to changing the trajectory of Alzheimer’s, saying, “This isn’t just another strategy to be published and sit on a shelf. We are committed to making this strategy a living, breathing action plan that will help us meet our goal to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s by 2025.” She further noted

that Alzheimer’s Association Advocates are “changing the face of Alzheimer’s.” Many of our speakers, including former U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore (D-KN), who announced his Alzheimer’s diagnosis in February and spoke to our advocates, made it clear that our Association and our hundreds of thousands of advocates are making a difference. On Wednesday morning, we stormed Capitol Hill, making more than 440 visits to our legislators, including every single North Carolina legislator. We spoke to them about supporting a very strong national Alzheimer’s plan that will provide the necessary resources to change the trajectory of Alzheimer’s disease. Accompanying us were individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and caregivers who told their stories with passion and resolve. I am so proud of all we’ve accomplished together. I am especially proud of my Ambassador, Garrett Davis who has used his personal experience to spread awareness of Alzheimer’s and its effects on family. I’m truly honored to be a part of this movement with you and inspired by your passion for our cause. Eileen McGuinness-Vaillancourt is a certified and master educator and trainer on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Harry Johns is CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association. For more information visit alz.org.

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Q: My doctor has warned me to be very careful in the sun. I wear an over-the-counter sunscreen— is this enough? A: Skin cancer is the most prevalent cancer in the United States with over two million people being diagnosed annually.1 Ultraviolet radiation (UV) rays found in sunlight are a major risk factor for most skin cancers. Getting sunburn is just the immediate response to UV rays harming your skin. However, even short overexposure to the sun can damage your skin cells and cause serious long-term effects. There are two different types of UV found in sunlight, known as UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays cause long-term skin damage such as aging, but can also contribute to skin cancer. UVB rays are the main cause of sunburns and are thought to cause most skin cancers2. Prevention Proper sunscreen use remains one of the most effective ways to avoid harmful effects of UV rays. The sunscreen’s Sun Protection Factor (SPF) only

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Survivorship presents its own set of concerns Dr. Donald Rosenstein, professor of psychiatry, leader of and sometimes difficulties, and we are being called to improve the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Support Procare for this age group and all cancer survivors and families.” gram and co-director of the Carolina Well program, says, “ It’s Ms. Sherwood is coordinator for Survivorship Programs and important for cancer patients and their families to partner with for Oncology Integrative Medicine Programs with the UNC the care team to develop a follow-up care plan that addresses Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Support Program. the most pressing issues they face as cancer survivors. “Today, patients are often treated in their communities or at Programs and Resources a regional cancer center and then return to their community Survivors and families can benefit from programs and resources physician. 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What kinds of resources are available to help me with posttreatment concerns and move towards healthy lifestyles? Dr. Rosenstein concludes, “The goal of survivorship organizations and programs is to empower cancer survivors and their families to have the highest possible quality of life following their cancer experience. Their cancer may be treated, but the cancer is still part of their life. 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Jack Hall: Theatre is an Actor’s Medium By BarBara PeTTy

have always been drawn to actors and the theatre; In fact, we have profiled several local actors in this column. I was in Drama Club in high school because the kids were so cool and avant-garde, but I was never in a play because I had horrible stage fright (I also wanted to be a rock star, but couldn’t sing…). I was a good artist, however, so I was in charge of creating all the posters and publicity for the plays. That was a close as I got to my ten seconds of fame. When I met with John T. “Jack” Hall in May to discuss his role as Big Daddy for Theatre in the Park’s upcoming production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, I realized that he has had numerous “fame” moments. He has been in 237 productions (actor, director, and various technical work); he has received several awards for acting and directing; he was Chair of the Department of Drama at the University of Baltimore; and he worked as an attorney for nearly 40 years, where he “never lost a client to the death penalty.” Plus he raised two children, Daniel and Kathleen, with his wife of 44 years, Caroline. Both of his children have PhDs in linguistics! It’s exhausting just thinking about it. Yet, there is a quiet, understated quality to the man. Jack is unpretentious and brushes off his accomplishments by merely commenting, “I was younger then.” Upon reflection, I realized that in all of these positions, Jack is all about giving back to the community: teaching, acting, and practicing law. As an attorney, he was a prosecutor for Wake County for six years before he was appointed to provide criminal defense work for indigent people. “My life in the law was pretty much committed to public service,” he remarked. At this time in his life, Jack is beginning to slow down his pace. He quit lecturing and teaching in 2009, and works as an attorney very part time (although he was delivering a brief after our meeting). He chooses his theatre productions more carefully now, but the opportunity to play Big Daddy was just to good to resist. “I’m 74 and I am not going to get many more chances to get these types of roles,” Jack comments. “I didn’t audition for Big Daddy, I put on the audition sheet that I was auditioning for Dr. Baugh. And I didn’t read anything from Cat on a Hot Tin

Roof; I read a piece from Oedipus. But it was quite calculated that I could play Big Daddy because it’s a scene where he’s quite upset with the blind Tiresias for causing the plague on Thebes, and he blows up at [Oedipus]. And Big Daddy has quite a lot of big blowup moments. “I got a call from David [Director Ira David Wood IV] and that’s what he wanted me to do [play Big Daddy]. I said ‘Hell yes. I’d do it.’ David called me over at rehearsal the other night and told me, ‘Now don’t suck.’ He’s putting the pressure on me.”

Jack Hall as Big Daddy in Theatre in the Park’s production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. PHOTO BY STEPHEN J. LARSON.

I commented that ‘sucking’ was highly unlikely with his experience, but Jack explained, “One of the variables in theatre is the audience. Not being in a movie, not pre-recorded, is what makes it exciting... The audience is adding another element, an element the actors respond to, and are affected by. Modern audiences, thinking that they are the same as sitting in front of their TV at home, don’t realize their effect has on the actor’s responses. It doesn’t change the script or the outcome of the play, but it changes the tone and the atmosphere, the physical relationships. [The audience] are the ones that ultimately decide.” When asked how he prepares for a role, Jack explains. “I try to put myself in the situation. I have a fairly varied and rich background in my own life, and I try to tap into those parts of the script that speak to me, my experiences. So when Big Daddy talks about visiting Barcelona, I have never been there, but I have traveled. He talks about sitting on a wall in Marrakech and having a cigar, and I’ve sat on walls in Scotland and looked at people around me… I think there is a classic acting scene for younger actors/students where they have to play a

murderer. Well, you hope they haven’t been a murderer anytime in their life that they could draw from, but they probably have swatted a mosquito and intended to kill it. If they can reconstruct that impulse, magnify the emotion and sense the memory, then they can connect.” Jack has been acting since the age of six, and although he never intended to make a living at it, he has had several influencing factors. “In [Dickinson College in Harrisburg, PA] I started acting more. I had a professor who was a professional actor, a regular at Allenberry Playhouse, which is south of Harrisburg. He encouraged me to act, and he gave me a wonderful variety of roles to play, and I finally got the bug. He designed a three year cycle of plays that incorporated all the major periods, so that we would have exposure to the different styles of acting and literature.” A British touring production of Hamlet introduced him to John Neville and Judy Dench. Jack remembers, “I was invited to join the whole crew for dinner, and I was smitten by a young lady (about 23 at the time) while I was 19. She was vivacious, a hellion and full of energy—that was Judy Dench. Those were the actors who put the hook into me for acting.” I was curious if the experience of acting prepared him for speaking in a courtroom. Jack explained, “Acting helped me be aware of where I am in the courtroom, of certain visual effects I can use. I have had feedback from jurors, ‘Look, I’m sorry we convicted your client, but if I ever need an attorney I will call you.’ Small consolation. It is almost impossible to be objective about it, but I feel my strongest point was argument.” In reflection about his life’s work, Jack is philosophical. “Well its ‘been there, done that.’ I’ve paid my dues and [now] I want to sit back and do what I want to do and be retired. I know that when I perform Cat for the next three weeks, around 4pm every day I will have to drag myself to the couch and take a nap and tell myself this is something I have to do rather than read that mystery novel or a watch a DVD. But once I get to the theatre, and get to perform, the most powerful motivator is the audience reaction—and the most wonderful.” COVER PHOTO BY ED FUNKHOUSER.

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JOHN PATRICK MCENROE, JR. “You Cannot Be Serious”

hortly after meeting Barbara on a blind date in friend, Mary Carillo. He immediately made it through court. He won seven singles Grand Slams, nine dou1981, we discovered that in addition to art, music the qualifying rounds at Wimbledon and made it all bles Grand Slams, one mixed doubles Grand Slam and literature, we shared another passion: play- the way through to the semifinals, losing to one of his and eight tour final tournaments. He was instrumenfuture rivals, Jimmy Connors. tal in reviving America’s Davis Cup winning ways for ing tennis. The 70s and 80s had The tennis world suddenly sat up many years. He still holds the highest single season seen the dramatic rise of tennis and paid attention to this hugely winning percentage in the Open Era with 96.47 perwith the change from amateur talented 18 year old. status for the men in 1968 to the cent (82-3) in 1984. In 2005 Roger Federer went 81-4. Following this dynamic start, McEnroe says of Federer, “Roger is just the greatest Grand Prix organization and the John received an athletic schol- player of all time. He is the most beautiful player I’ve founding of the Association of arship to Stanford for tennis. He ever seen, and I never get tired of watching him.” Tennis Professionals (ATP) in subsequently won the 1978 NCAA 1972 headed by Jack Kramer and After losing to Ivan Lendl in the 1985 U.S. Open Men’s title and helped Stanford final, John was ready for a break from the high presCliff Drysdale. The women were win the team title. Like today’s sure of playing at the top of the game. He took a six not far behind with Billie Jean young basketball stars, college was month hiatus and married actress Tatum O’Neal. King and seven other players one and done for Johnny Mac. They had already had their first child, son Kevin. organizing to play the Virginia He joined the ATP tour in 1978, They would go on to have two more children, Sean Slims series and then founding received his first endorsement deal and Emily before divorcing in 1994. the Women’s Tennis Association and won an amazing five tour(WTA) in 1973. It was the time With retirement from the singles tour in 1992, John of tennis giants with the likes of John McEnroe and his wife Patty Smyth arrive to naments including the Masters had time to pursue his other interests—primarily Arthur Ashe, Jimmy Conners, The Metropolitan Opera’s Opening Night at Lin- Grand Prix, beating Arthur Ashe in music and art. You can get a pretty good start on learnthe “Ice Man” Bjorn Borg, Illie coln Center September 24, 27 in New York City. the final. Look out Ashe, Connors, ing how to play guitar if the friends teaching you are Vilas, Borg and everyone else! Nastase, Guillermo Vilas and Eric Clapton and Eddie Van Halen. It was his interest After winning his first Grand Slam at the U.S. Open in music that led him to meet his current wife, former New Yorker Vitas Gerulaitis. No less impressive were the stars of the WTA, Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, in 1979, he finished the year by winning the season- Scandal rock singer Patty Smyth in 1977. They now Martina Navratilova and the emergence of the last ending WCT finals by beating Bjorn Borg. The stage have two children, Anna and Eva, and stepdaughter Grand Slam Champion (winning all four major tennis was set for McEnroe to break the game wide open Ruby from Smyth’s previous marriage. By all accounts in 1980. But he would have to go through the game’s he is a doting father and devoted husband. slams within the same calendar year), Steffi Graf. Along with our other tennis nut friends, we most dominant player at that time, Bjorn Borg. Who Both John and Patty are art lovers and co-owned watched many matches on television and witnessed can forget the 1980 Wimbledon final fourth set tie- an art gallery in Manhattan for a number of years. the antics of both John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors. breaker that he eventually won 18-16, saving an amaz- While the gallery is now closed, they continued to John eventually became known in the British press as ing five match points? I will never invest in art but unfortunately were “Superbrat.” When watching the two of them play forget the excitement of watching the victims of art fraudster Lawrence each other we knew two things, 1) we would see a great that match. Borg went on to win Salander in 2009, reputedly losing tennis match and 2) would we be able to get through the fifth set 8-6. The match has been two million dollars. Smyth continues all the temper tantrums? Who would explode first? named the best Wimbledon final to make music and released her first During one tirade John said, “Over 1,000 officials and by ESPN. The Wimbledon final in single Hard for You to Love Me in 2009. I get a moron like you.” Tennis actually changed the 1981 was the same Borg vs. McEnJohnny Mac is actively involved penalty system for behavior during a match because roe matchup. I had taken Barbara to in tennis as a commentator for the Oahu, Hawaii for summer vacation. of John McEnroe. major networks (you will be able to John McEnroe was born in Wiesbaden, Germany (And unbeknownst to her, so I could hear him cover the 2012 Wimbledon A common image of McEnroe while his father was in the U.S. Air Force. After his ask her to marry me.) The singles tournament that starts on June 25), as during his tennis heyday. tour was over they moved to Douglaston, Queens, final was on July 4, 1981 and we actua philanthropist supporting tennis in NY where his father worked in advertising by day ally drove down to an electronics NYC and as a player on the Champiand attended law school in the evening. John is the store so we could watch the Borg-McEnroe final ons Tour. John states, “Now I get docked ten to twenty oldest with two younger brothers Mark and Patrick. on one of their TVs. This is the tournament where percent [of my appearance fee] if I don’t yell at some This family raised not one, but two tennis stars: John he uttered the now famous phrase to a tournament people and break at least one racquet.” John is a conand Patrick. By the age of nine John was playing sanc- official, “You cannot be serious,” referring to a ruling sistent voice in the game for player issues, changes to tioned tennis tournaments and by twelve was the sev- the official made with which McEnroe did not agree. the schedule and the game as a whole. He is still a enth ranked junior in the East. His parents enrolled This phrase also became the title of his autobiogra- maverick. When he was younger, I cringed at some him in the Port Washington Tennis Academy and phy, published in 2002. of his remarks. Now I love to hear what he has to say. McEnroe became known for serving with a stance One thing we can all count on, John McEnroe will sent him to Trinity Prep School. John debuted on the pro circuit as an amateur in that had his back to the opponent and his amazing certainly not ever be quiet! 1977 at the French Open and won the mixed doubles “soft” hands. 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Not Just a Day Trip from Paris STory aNd PhoTos By JeFF MasoN aNd EVeLyN Fahy

e Americans have the some of the shortest vacations in the world, so we have to make the best of our time. This often involves an adventure vacation, traveling from one city and important site to another to see as much as we can in a short time. Therefore, when we go to France, our trip is often a stop in Paris and a day trip to see the World War II D-Day beaches in Normandy. But if you can afford the time, visiting Normandy for several days is definitely worthwhile! We began our trip landing in Paris, renting a car, and driving four hours to our base in Bayeux. The drive is fairly easy, even the rush-hour departure on Parisian highways. You will learn to ignore the motorcycles that zip past you between lanes. This is legal and everyone seems to give the motorcycles the right of way. We settled into Hotel de Sainte Croix, a nice B&B and an excellent value for the money. From this vantage point, we were able to see the sights of Bayeux and the surrounding countryside. On Saturday mornings, there is a vibrant market in the parking

area directly across the street from Hotel de Sainte Croix selling everything from chickens and cheese to jewelry and flowers. It’s definitely fun and we bought several flavored salts there. During the centennial anniversary of D-Day, it is fitting to remember that this region has endured more

than one epic battle. Bayeux is the home to what is known as The Tapestry. The Tapestry tells the story of William the Conqueror’s rise from Duke of Normandy to King of England and shows his victory over Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The Tapestry was originally shown in the Cathedral, but now hangs in a museum. Directly behind the museum, stop by Le Conquerant for a drink or a bite to eat. Frenchman Marc and his lovely Irish wife, Dara, run it. We stopped by several times during our stay in Bayeux. Ask to try the Calvados, a locally produced apple brandy. The Normandy region is known for its apples, Mont St. Michel is a recommended day trip. cheeses (especially Camembert), ciders, Calvados and of course seafood. If you are lucky, Marc will let you the lead up to WWII, the Battle of Normandy, and the try truly locally produced stuff under the bar! A short drive will take you to Honfleur, a charm- Cold War. Well-presented and quite moving, you’ll ing seaside port town. Honfleur managed to escape feel you have the historical background to make the bombs of World War II. Today, the little port town rest of your D-Day tours come alive. There are so many sites and monuments and attracts tourists with museums, boats, and great food. museums, it would take considerable time to visit You’ll want to sample the seafood—definitely worth all of them. We took a short history course and tour a visit! Another day trip we recommend is to Mont St. with Ellwood von Siebold of D-Day Tours, which Michel. A destination for pilgrims for more than a we highly recommend. He’s a quite a character, with thousand years, it is now a destination for tourists. loads of energy and enthusiasm. His specialty is the Once, the only access was to brave the 50-foot tides American sector, particularly the American Cemand race across the sands. Now a causeway connects etery, Omaha Beach, Utah Beach, Pointe du Hoc, it to the mainland. The abbey offers tourists a daunt- and Ste. Mère Eglise. Each site is memorable. Omaha Beach is unique in that today you see ing gauntlet of shops and souvenir people and kids frolicking in the water shops on your way to the top, much and working on their tans. In one way like the pilgrims did. Once there, it seems disrespectful of those that you’ll find commanding views of the died here, but on the other, this is the mainland, the sea, and of Brittany. It result for which they died. is very touristy, especially during the Ste. Mère Eglise is the headquarday, and it can get very hot. We sugters for D-Day Tours, and Ellwood’s gest visiting in early spring or late fall house on the edge of the main square to miss the heat and the mobs. features in the history. He will tell the Before we began our tours of the story of how an American paratrooper various D-Day sites, we decided landed in his backyard and helped libto immerse ourselves in the hiserate the town. On the other side of tory of WWII. We started with the the square is the church where one of very informative and moving Caen’s the American paratroopers became Museum for Peace, officially known snarled in one of the church steeples, as The Caen Memorial: History to as featured in the movie The Longest Understand the World. You’ll see Le Conquerant became one of Day. The church has a tourist-friendly our favorite places. video presentations and exhibits on

paratrooper replica, complete with snarled parachute hanging on one of the steeples. An interesting note about the paratrooper photo opp is that it is on the wrong side of the church. The paratrooper actually got caught on the back side of the church, but marketing insists that tourists in A Norman cow. the parking lot can see it! Another point on the tour was Pointe du Hoc, a rocky overlook that gave the Germans a commanding view of the incoming attack. Massive guns were mounted on the point, which the Americans bombed before the D-Day attack. A squad of Army Rangers was sent to scale the rocks and take out the guns. Against all odds, which Ellwood describes in detail during your visit, enough Rangers survived to scale the rock. Today, it is considered a gravesite and has been left in the same condition. You can still see the huge gun mounts and the bomb craters. Ellwood’s tour of the American Cemetery gave us only a brief time to reflect, so we decided to go back and revisit. A large tract of land, serene with a sea of white crosses and Stars of David, it also commands a beautiful overlook of the ocean. Take some time to stroll along the path by the wall, contemplate on the monument, and look at some of the individual gravesites. Unforgettable. We also visited two German cemeteries. One small one is just off the main road leading to Mont. St. Michel, and the larger one is the German Military Cemetery. Both are somber reminders that German The German Military Cemetery. mothers and fathers also lost sons to the war. As Albert Schweitzer once said, “The soldiers’ graves are the greatest preachers of peace.” On your trip to Normandy, take some time to refresh your history, Hotel de Sainte Croix Bayeux, Normandy visit and reflect at the D-Day sites and hotel-de-sainte-croix.com museums, and contemplate the frolicking vacationers at the site of a deadly Le Conquerant Bayeux, Normandy battle. But also take time to know NorFind them on Facebook— mandy; its people, countryside, food, Le Conquerant—opposite and beauty. Other than WWII sites, the Bayeux Tapestry Normandy is known for the four C’s: D-Day Tours Cider, Cows, Camembert, and CalvaSte. Mère Eglise, Normandy dos. Enjoy them all! ddaybattletours.com Jeﬀ Mason and Evelyn Fahy are personal friends of ours and graciously oﬀered to share their Normandy experience with Boom! readers. Let’s hope they share further adventures with us!

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Hell on the Bay: Where a Quarter-Million GIs Trained for D-Day By LyNN aNd GLeNN PrIBus, Senior Wire

ost people viewing the long beaches at Bald Point State Park on Florida’s panhandle see only sand, but Linda and Tony Minichiello can play videos in their minds of a quarter of a million amphibious troops rehearsing their D-Day invasion of Normandy. “‘Hell on the Bay,’ they called this place,” declares Linda Minichiello, curator of the Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum which memorializes the training base for those long-ago men and women. She and Tony were founding members of the Camp Gordon Johnston Association and the Museum. “There were 60 to 75,000 troops here at any time.” Originally called Camp Carrabelle after the nearby town, the training facility was open from 1942-1946 and covered some 165,000 acres with nearly 40 miles along the coast for D-Day training. Only a few miles inland, the land—now the Apalachicola National Forest—was a daunting subtropical swamp that was an ideal location for training troops for Pacific island jungles. The camp sprouted up in two months using floorless prefab barracks. Mess halls, a hospital, classrooms, cargo-net towers and obstacle courses were constructed with some furniture and wardrobes built by Italian and German POWs. Support personnel also trained here. Doctors, nurses, and medics worked at the rudimentary base hospital where patients were relegated to cots. Engineers practiced clearing harbors, and building bridges and docks. And all had a rigorous training schedule, running roads and learning to swim in the Gulf of Mexico. The front-line troops had it even tougher with 25-mile full-pack hikes in the sand or into the swamps, all the time keeping an eye out for rattlers, scorpions and alligators. To say nothing of millions of mosquitoes. “We took atabrine so you wouldn’t get malaria,” recalls one veteran. “You just turned yellow.” In fact, the museum has a surviving chocolate bar embossed with a message about taking atabrine. Training could be perilous. One time, paratroopers from Ft. Benning and jumping for Dog Island landed in Soldiers leaping over barbed-wire fences during the water and ten drowned. During another exercise, training at Camp Gordon Johnston. a landing barge hit a sandbar rather than its St. James Island destination. “The government version says 18 drowned but the men who participated say it was about 40,” curator Linda Minichiello says. “I suspect the latter is true since it’s given by all the veterans. I think the government didn’t want to admit that 40 men died in a training accident.” Of course, there was the occasional quiet moment and even liberty with outdoor movies at camp and a USO in nearby Apalachicola. Carrabelle had service centers with free pop, playing cards, and dances with local girls. More than one marriage resulted from those events. Today the CGJ Museum is housed in Carrabelle’s former K-12 school. There are historical photos, videos, written memoirs, some vehicles and a variety of exhibits. Admission is by donation. There’s an annual CGJ reunion the second week of March. The former officers’ quarters evolved to a retiree community with holiday rentals. The St. James Bay Golf Club, an Audubon course, includes rental villas built on the concrete pad for the old radio tower. Dog Island, reachable only by boat or ferry, is mostly owned by The Nature Conservancy but also has camping, private homes and rentals. St. George Island, a nesting site for endangered sea turtles, is reached by a causeway. There is a restored lighthouse, lodging and many rental options including homes sleeping up to 24. The daunting swamps are now public lands and wildlife sanctuaries such as Tate’s Hell State Forest with kayaking, camping and fishing. The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve on the Gulf has an excellent Visitor Center explaining one of the world’s most productive marine nurseries. Recreational fishing is popular and there are numerous restaurants, B&Bs, marinas, motels and RV parks in the area. PHOTO COURTESY FLORIDASTATEPARK.ORG.

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o you remember the days when neighbors gathered on front porches and front lawns? When you could walk to the grocery store or your favorite restaurant? And when getting to work was not an hour commute?

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The Villages of Apex is being developed with the “Neo-Traditional Planning” concept—also known as “New Urbanism.” It is based on the assumption that people would rather walk, ride a bicycle, or take a bus rather than drive. The only reason why people drive so much, the theory goes, is

that our cities are so poorly designed. The solution is to redesign the cities so that people won’t need to drive. Husband and wife architectural team of Andrés Duany and Elizabeth PlaterZybek are considered the gurus of neo-traditionalism. They looked to the American cites of the 1920s where people did walk, bicycle or use mass transit much more than today. Instead of segregating uses as cities do today, early twentieth century cities contained mixtures of stores, homes and workplaces in the same neighborhood. House lots tended to be smaller and more people lived in apartments. A true neo-traditionalist neighborhood, then, requires a mixture of homes and businesses, small lot sizes and a variety of multi-family residences. Apex First Development, the developers for The Villages of Apex, have taken this concept and turned it into a “2008 Master Planned Community of the Year”

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award winner. The 202-acre site was discovered quite by accident when Warren C. Halle and Mike Howington were flying overhead in a helicopter. They went to the Town of Apex and immediately secured the land. The Villages of Apex is now the largest residential development in a downtown community in the country. “The location is one of the primary attractions for purchasing a home here,” says Rex Osborne, owner of Rex Osborne & Associates, a Coldwell Banker Advantage Realty company. “The infrastructure is already in place. Residents can walk to the Historic Downtown Apex area, plus it’s a great location in terms of convenience— close to Apex Peakway, just off of U.S. 1 on Ten Ten, and the new Interstate 540 will be just minutes away.” One of the most striking features of the residential designs is the noticeable absence of garage doors from the front of the buildings. “When did we start parking our cars inside our homes?” exclaims Osborne. “This community is built for people, not cars. So we wanted to hide the vehicles…” Garages are accessed from an alleyway that runs betweens two rows of houses. Homeowners have the option of attaching the garage to the house or may add a courtyard between the garage and the house—similar to a “Charleston Style” home. Several styles of homes, elevations and floor plans are available, primarily because there are three main builders involved in the project: Halle Building Group, HHHunt Homes, and Experience One Homes. “Only the finest Triangle area new home builders have been invited to be a part of The Villages of Apex community,” comments Osborne. “Each builder has earned a stellar reputation and enjoys a long history of building high quality new homes in Apex and the surrounding region.” In addition to offering 1,300 total residential units comprised of condos, townhomes, single family and apartment homes, the community will feature a 4,100 square foot clubhouse, an exercise facility, and swimming pool. Scheduled to break ground in the next 60 days is the new downtown development

right in the heart of The Villages of Apex. Modeled after the mixed-use concept, the new downtown area will have retail shops, office space and residences. “That’s why most municipalities embrace this design,” continues Osborne. “It cuts down on traffic, and that cuts down on pollution and road maintenance.” It’s no wonder that the tagline for The Villages of Apex is Live ~ Work ~ Play.

The Villages of Apex is within walking distance of Historic Downtown Apex.

Apex First Development has made a serious commitment to be an excellent steward of the land and create a livable place that preserves the historic character of its surroundings. The company donated the acreage to build a private elementary school, Thales Academy, as well as land for the 13-acre Hunter Street Park, a two-acre dog park and athletic fields for soccer and baseball. When asked why this community appeals to older adults and retirees, Osborne summarized: “Living in a multigenerational community keeps everyone engaged. In fact, a retired couple that just purchased a home here commented that living around families and children ‘Keeps them young.’” For more information about this awardwinning community visit thevillagesofapex.com. You may also call Rex Osborne at 919.880.7516.

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ave you seen those kids on the comFirst, let’s all be safe out there! You are mercials promoting The First Tee holding several potential weapons. program? We should all approach the game You should ensure that no one is standof golf the way that they do. These kids are ing close by or in a position to be hit by talking about honesty, integrity, knowing your club, your ball or any other debris the rules, discipline and fairness. Not just when you make a stroke or take a practice on the golf course, but in life. swing. And they profess to all these Do not hit until any playwonderful traits by enforcers in front of you; make sure ing them by themselves, upon they are out of range. themselves. Yes! They have Your golf ball is your no umpire, no referee, and no responsibility. If you hit your officials standing over them ball in a direction where there waiting to judge their activity is a danger of hitting anyone, out on the course or on the immediately shout a warnpractice range… just their ing. The traditional word of own personal gauge of what warning is “FORE!” is right and what is wrong. Second, be considerate of your fellow Golf is not only an activity you can par- golfers… it’s not all about you! ticipate in your entire life, but it is a sport Show consideration for other golfers on that can reflect what kind of person you the course. Do not disturb their play by are. Therefore, have proper etiquette on moving, talking or making any unnecesthe course. But what does that mean? What sary noises during their swing. are the most important rules of etiquette Phones or any other electronic devices when playing golf ? I spoke with Kevin taken onto the course are a pain in the Jones, head golf professional at Knight’s behind… leave these things in the car and Play GolfSASin12_13 Apex and his priorities sur-1 5/25/2012 enjoy 10:07:14 your day. BOOM! Horizontal Ad_PRINT.New.pdf AM continued on page 4 rounding golf etiquette are:

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Sustainable Transportation, Part I

Transitioning Your Transportation From Fossil Energy to Solar Energy: Plug-in Hybrid THE THREE ES: ENERGY, EFFICIENCY AND ECOLOGY By MILT HeTrICK

ditor’s Note: Due to editorial considerations, Mr. Hetrick’s articles on Solar PV Panels and GeoExchange will appear in the October and November issues of Boom! Is it even possible to stop using fossil energy for local transportation? Yes! I just did it this spring. The Good News Transitioning to sustainable transportation is possible for a number of urban drivers even with today’s first generation electric vehicles. Transportation does not require burning fossil energy as we are encouraged to believe by the gas and oil industry. Background—Options

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There are two types of “electric” cars available today. 1. The “all electric” vehicle uses an electric motor and battery but no internal combustion engine or gas tank. Examples include: Tesla Roadster and Sedan, Nissan Leaf, and the Ford Focus Electric 2. The “plug-in hybrid” vehicle uses an electric motor/battery AND an internal combustion engine/gas tank (i.e. an engine that burns gasoline, diesel fuel, or hydrogen, etc.). Today’s plug-in hybrid cars can store five to fifteen percent of their “fuel” as electrical power in a battery pack; the remainder is stored as gasoline in a traditional gas tank. Examples of the “plug-in hybrid” include the Prius Plug-in, Ford Fusion Electric and the Chevrolet Volt. Our particular driving needs were most nearly meet with the Chevrolet Volt. Although a bit pricey, the Federal and State Tax Credits tipped the scales in favor of the Volt. It has a 40-45 mile range purely on electric power then seamlessly starts its four-cylinder gas engine to allow you to travel an additional 335 miles if needed (for a total range of 375 miles per tank of gas). Despite what the oil and gas industry would like the general public to believe, the Volt does have a FiveStar Safety Rating. This plug-in hybrid uses electrical power (16 kWh of energy) that we personally can generate with the solar PV panels on our roof. During the day, we harvest current sunlight and transform the Sun’s energy into electrical energy using solar photovoltaic panels (to be covered later this year). At night, we plug-in our car to the nearest wall socket and recharge our car’s battery pack. When we wake up in the morning, we can drive another 40 miles with zero emissions (no gasoline) before the gas engine starts up automatically. But is an Electric Vehicle Economical? Let’s do some math. In our case, thanks to the solar PV panels on our house roof, the first 40 miles we drive each day is free (that’s 10,000 miles a year) compliments of the sun. The Volt’s warranty is 100,000 miles (battery, electric motor, gas engine, etc.) If we were to drive those same miles using our other car (a gas powered Town & Country van that gets 22 mpg) and the average gas price over the next eight to ten years is $5-$6/gallon, we would spend $22,000 to $27,000 on gas alone. Let’s now compare the price of gasoline consumed (ignoring all the externalized costs of burning fossil energy) to the

purchase price of a plug-in hybrid Volt. The Volt, with a few extras, was around $40,000. With a Federal Tax Credit of $7500 and our Colorado State Tax credit of $6000 (your state may be different), the net cost of the Volt to us was $26,500 before taxes and plates. So we decided to trade the smell of gasoline for the smell of a new electric car. If you don’t have solar PV panels, you of course can recharge the battery by buying power from your local utility company. At current retail rates for electricity (11 cents per kilowatt hour ), it costs about $1.75 to recharge a Volt’s empty battery and drive 40 miles. Suppose your gaspowered car gets 40 mpg: you’d burn a gallon of gas to drive 40 miles and spend nearly $4.00 at today prices. Your choice: pay $1.75 to your electric company or $4.00 to ExxonMobil. By driving a new electric car instead of our minivan, we get 10,000 miles a year of emission free transportation for the next eight to ten years. Not having to burn any coal, oil, natural gas, tar sands oil, biodiesel, bio-ethanol, wood, municipal waste, etc.—not introducing any CO2, mercury, sulfur, etc. into our common air, our common water supply, or our soil—just for our daily transportation seems like the appropriate way to live now that we have viable options to do so. Certainly the plug-in hybrid (and all electric cars) appears less expensive to operate than conventional gasoline/ diesel powered cars. When you quietly zip around in your electric or plug-in hybrid car, sit back and enjoy this ingenious human creation. Know you are living more sustainably and more ethically for the well being of future generations. Know you are no longer consuming our one-time-only fossil energy for your transportation needs. Know you are no longer contributing to climate change and its dangerous weather extremes. We just need the sun to continue to shine like it has for the past 4.5 billion years. Transportation initiatives will continue next month in Boom! with a survey of worldwide and local developments to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and move people efficiently. REFERENCES For a few more details, see the author’s blog, Sustainable Living: Phase III—Transportation: nowforourturn.org/CosmicReflections/2012/04/27/transition-to-sustainableliving-phase-iii-transportation/ Battery cars face an uphill climb to acceptance: bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/ _news/2012/01/06/10010063-battery-cars-face-an-uphill-climb-to-acceptance?lite 212 Volt’s Five-Star Safety Rating: safercar.gov/Vehicle+Shoppers/5-Star+Safety+ Ratings/2011-Newer+Vehicles/SearchResults?searchtype=model&make=CHEVR OLET&model=VOLT&year=2011

Milt Hetrick, retired aerospace engineer, now an elder advocate for sustainable living, lives in Colorado and has transitioned his home and local transportation from fossil energy to solar energy. Comment online at BoomNC.com .

An Actor’s Agony and Delight

Back to the Classroom

Boomers Go to College ccording to the Census Bureau, boomers make up 28 percent of the population in the U.S. That’s over a quarter of the population, giving us significant power, economically and culturally. Even though we are the most educated generation, we are changing the higher education landscape by going back to college and earning new degrees. Since most boomers will not retire in the traditional sense at the young age of 60 or so, this additional education is often in preparation for that second/third career or dream.

Informed by the wisdom of age, boomers are pursuing additional education for new, more introspective reasons. This is the time to follow our hearts into a career that will allow us to do what we really love. Maybe we’ve always wanted to help people, and now we can position ourselves to follow that passion. Or, we’ve always valued learning and now have the time for this pursuit of knowledge. Perhaps military service, family obligations or situations kept us from getting that degree when we were young, and now we can keep that promise we made to ourselves to go back to school. Whatever the reason, boomers are back in the classroom in big numbers. The Lumina Foundation for Education has funded the Plus 50 Completion Strategy, a community college-based initiative to increase the opportunities and outreach to students over 50. Our own Wake Technical Community College is one of nine institutions encouraging people over 50 who have earned college credits in the past to complete a degree or certificate. All of North Carolina’s public colleges and universities offer continuing education curriculum and programs for the older student who is not interested in living in the dorm and may prefer to take classes part-time or online. The 58 community colleges also offer a continuing education curriculum for students who want more local,

more intimate access to classes. Universities like NC State, Duke, ECU, and Elon offer Lifelong Learning Institutes and Professional Certificates in certain disciplines. Boomers who want to pursue a traditional degree, on a part-time or full-time basis, will also find a welcoming environment at most institutions. Scholarships, grants and internships are not just for the youngsters. Resources like Fastweb.com help students find scholarships and grants that are targeted specifically at them. Each school’s financial aid office is a wealth of knowledge on the special scholarships available based on age, gender, ethnicity and major. The Fiscal Times offers these tips for Boomers returning to school: • Use Available Resources: If the school you want to attend does not have Plus 50 program personnel, most colleges have career services, admissions, and financial aid departments to help in the process of returning to school. • Research Tuition Waiver Programs: Contact your state’s department of education for information on programs for older students. Age limits and other details vary from state to state. • Claim the American Opportunity Tax Credit: If you meet income requirements, the American Opportunity Tax Credit is equivalent to a scholarship of up to $2,500 per year for tuition and other eligible expenses. • Fill Out the Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA): Schools use the FAFSA to determine eligibility for financial aid. Even if your income rules out federal grants, you may qualify for state or university grants as well as scholarships. • Consider Converting Part of an IRA to a Roth IRA: If your income is low while you’re in college, this is the perfect time to pay income tax on your retirement funds, says Roger Streit, a certified financial planner in New Jersey, so you can withdraw money tax-free later. Be sure to contact your CPA to verify the specifics. The average boomer still has at least 25 years of productive life ahead of us, plenty of time to receive a good practical return on an investment in additional education. The value of increased mental agility, personal fulfillment and the ability to follow your dream… priceless. Katie Gailes, CEO of SmartMoves International, is a marketing strategy consultant, speaker and trainer from Holly Springs, NC, smartmovesintl.com.

Don Briscar is director at the Holly Springs Cultural Center and a freelance writer. His series of stories appearing in Boom! are excerpted from his book. dbriscar@embarqmail.com

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was looking through a box of photographs from theatrical productions in which I participated that brought back some great memories. As a community theatre actor for over forty years, I have enjoyed the small roles as well as the lead roles. But even as a community theatre actor the general public may not understand what we go through when a production ends, and if there were a name for it, it might be “Post Dramatic Stress Syndrome.” From the first audition, through the weeks of memorizing lines and finding time around work or school to rehearse is a real chore. In the case of a musical production, the learning of dance step and the songs is something you just can’t rehearse in a break room, cubicle or storage room without drawing attention yourself. But you are an actor and you need to draw attention to yourself. I have always been a good dancer, and outside of scheduled rehearsals, finding the right space to practice is a chore; carpeted living rooms and bedrooms won’t get the job done, so you need a spacious kitchen or den. A large bathroom works best, especially if you have a large mirror to help you critique your moves. During the weeks leading up to the production, you develop new friendships and enhance others. Actors are willing to share past theatrical and life experiences more easily than other people that I have met, and as a result, many theatre friendships last. This is true of many musicians who assist in community theatre. In community theater there are many levels of theatrical experience, including the newbie, but a good director can take all those levels and bring it all together into a cohesive production. To be honest, not every production is good, but I have been lucky to be in more good productions and two or three great productions. High school productions are generally not on the same level of community theater productions, but they are necessary for all of us to participate in, and it helps to be in the Glee Club and participate in a dozen high school productions as well. When a show comes to an end, it is just as stressful. As the costumes are being put away and the sets are taken down, even the cast party is anti-climactic because that temporary “glow” in your life has ended. In the next week or so, there is some stress, which I referred to at the beginning of this essay and there is an emptiness that takes over. You can look at the photographs and sing the songs in your head, and when no one is looking, a few dance steps in the kitchen provide a brief high. You only wonder when that next show opportunity will take place I have not acted in nearly two years, but I still remember the shows, my fellow actors, directors, musicians and technical folks behind the scenes as we played a small part in each other’s lives. For those of you that only participate as an audience member, I thank you for your time and support, as we do need the applause.

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RUMINATIONS By DoN BrIsCar

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t starts as a low rumble in the distance, and continues to grow louder until it roars past, leaving everyone in its path green with envy. The roar of a motorcycle is a distinct sound that is synonymous with freedom and fun, and a slight feeling of rebellion. What was once deemed a toy for the young has since become a part of life for all ages. In the past few decades, the average age of motorcyclists has steadily changed from late-20s to over 45. Many people are ditching a quiet retirement or weekend at home for adventures on the open road, seen from atop their two-wheeled machines with friends. Groups Rides and Motorcycle Clubs Being a motorcycle rider means being a part of the motorcycle community. Whether you own a cruiser, a sport bike, a large touring bike or anything else, you have that common interest and passion. There are motorcycle groups and clubs for just about everyone, some with specific interests and others that are just for the sake of riding. On any given weekend, you can find dozens of clubs and groups represented at Ray Price, participating in charity rides and events, or just enjoying the day. Some informal groups get together to ride backcountry roads, go to lunch, and more. There are more formal clubs, such as the Harley Owners Group (HOG) and Riders Association of Triumph (RAT Pack) and more, who organize charity events, group rides and other activities for their members. When you ride with friends it’s even better— you are creating memories and building stronger friendships. You will find yourself riding with new friends that you meet along the way. Riding together builds that friendship, that brotherhood—and that goes for women riders too! Travel There’s something about riding a motorcycle. You can feel the temperature cool as you ride through the shade of the trees, and the warmth as you glide through the sunshine. You can smell the grass and fresh air, seeing the road move under you; you notice things you’ve never noticed before—even when you’ve driven down that same road a thousand times. Riding on a bike, you’re out in the open, you’re a part of the world around you, not just traveling through it. It’s the freedom of being able to experience your ride, not just take it. It can be as simple as commuting to work or going to your favorite restaurant on your day off. You find yourself talking to people, other riders (or admirers!) everywhere you go, and they all have a story to tell or a recommendation on a place to ride to and check out. The U.S. is a huge country with so many interesting places to see! History, culture, and breathtaking scenery are only the beginning! That’s why they say “four wheels move the body, two wheels move the soul!” There is no better place to start your journey than Ray Price. You will find the resources to get your license, find the bike of your dreams, meet other riders, participate in group rides, and create lifelong friendships. “I expect to keep riding until I can’t, which should be because I’m dead!” says one rider. “I’m an explorer, a traveler, a man looking to make new friends and see more riders out on the road.” Celebrate with Ray Price Harley-Davidson On Saturday, June 23, 2012, we will be celebrating Ray Price’s 75th birthday, and his passion for motorcycling as a leisure activity, a pastime, and a career for many years. All riders, non-riders, and community members are invited to celebrate with live music, birthday cake and lots of fun! Come see why Ray Price HarleyDavidson is not just a dealership, but a community beacon to all types of riders and people, where everyone is welcomed into our family. PHOTO BY SCOTT CLEVENGER

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Algelica Roman is in the marketing and promotions department at Ray Price Harley-Davidson, rayprice.com.

Retro Looks Meet Modern Muscle

 Chevrolet Camaro SS By JohN DICKersoN, HorsepoWer AuTo ReVIeWs

t’s spring. There may be no better time of year for convertibles. And perhaps no convertible turns heads and burns tires better than the Chevrolet Camaro. The Camaro is a living piece of American history. The newest model is arguably the best-looking muscle car on the market today. It retains the muscle car’s rich heritage, while boasting modern amenities like a rearview backup camera, six airbags and multiple modern safety and convenience features. In recent years the muscle car wars of the 1960’s have re-ignited. The competition between Ford, Dodge and Chevrolet doesn’t burn as hot as it did 50 years ago, but each of the Big Three have produced modern interpretations of their classic ponies: Ford’s Mustang, Dodge’s Challenger and Chevrolet’s Camaro. Of today’s muscle car offerings, the Camaro is my favorite in some ways, and my least favorite in other others. In the good column, the Camaro is the best-looking muscle car available. But this beauty has an Achilles heel. The Camaro is bulky and heavy— though not nearly as heavy as Dodge’s bloated Challenger. This year Chevrolet introduces a powerful new V-6 for the 2012 model. The “base” 2012 Camaro now packs a V-6 with 323 horsepower, earns up to 29 mpg on the highway, and starts at just $23,000. Unfortunately, the new Camaro is so heavy that even with 323 horsepower it’s not any faster than many V-6 family sedans. Is the V-8 Camaro SS faster? Yes, thankfully it is, on account of its incredible 426 horsepower engine and sixspeed transmission. How fast is the V-8 Camaro SS? Well, it will get you to 60 miles per hour in a breathtaking 4.8 seconds. Few cars costing less than $50,000 are anywhere near this fast. The Camaro SS starts at $38,000. The newest Camaro SS is a refined wild pony. Chevrolet has worked magic on its reardrive chassis. I admire the braking and handling that GM engineers have coaxed out of this heavy ox. Those who are just sick for performance— and who also have extra bucks lying around— can step up another notch above the Camaro SS, to the Camaro ZL1. For about $20k more, the ZL1 trims another half-second off the 0-60 time and further improves braking and handling. Having driven all the new muscle cars

repeatedly, here’s the verdict of this auto critic. The Dodge Challenger is simply too big and heavy. Unless you have nostalgic connections to the Challenger, pass on it. The Ford Mustang is easily the best performer at the track. If all out handling and performance are top priority, the Mustang is your baby.

The Chevrolet Camaro SS is an incredible combination of breathtaking styling and credible performance. It’s fast and beautiful. The Camaro is all-around better than the Dodge Challenger, and considerably more stunning than either the Challenger or Mustang. If stunning styling rates anywhere on your muscle car priority list, then you must consider the new Camaro, particularly as a convertible. Cruise a new Camaro into the sunset with the top down, passing freshly mowed lawns, with the V-8 rumbling pleasantly, and you’ll understand the magnetic draw of a Camaro convertible. © Copyright 212, John Dickerson/Horsepower Auto Reviews

 Chevrolet Camaro Personality: An all-American quarterback dressed in GQ duds. Best Gizmo: It’s drop dead gorgeous. Most Annoying Feature: This beauty is heavy. All that weight drags on performance and fuel economy. MPG (as tested): 18 City, 29 Highway (V-6) Performance: Fast and bulky. Cars we smoked at stoplights: A Mazda RX-8. 0-60: 4.4 seconds (SS with V-8). How Fast Is That? Incredibly fast. Where Do I Get One? Chevrolet.com. How Much? $23k gets you in the seat. Loaded SS costs about $38k. Serious Contenders? Ford Mustang, Hyundai Genesis 3.8, Dodge Challenger.

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reating the perfect kitchen for dining at home is simple: If you have a blank slate and unlimited budget, that is. In reality, we can only strive to create our ideal kitchen using the (sometimes limited) means at our disposal. The ultimate goal is to create a space in which we can enjoy cooking, family time, and entertaining. Whether you are building a new home, remodeling, or just sprucing up your existing space, there are a few basic elements that will directly affect the efficiency of your kitchen, and thus your enjoyment of it. Work Flow In new construction and remodel projects, you have the valuable opportunity to plan your workflow in advance. You can opt for either the classic work triangle approach or the work zone approach. The right fit depends on the size of your space, your cooking style, types of appliances used, and various other preferences. The opportunity may not arise to dramatically change the workflow in an existing space. In this case, consider evaluating how you work in your kitchen to determine if there is room for improvement. Appliances If you plan on purchasing new appliances, define the variety that will work in your space and do your homework. Visit a local showroom so that you can see the quality and test drive the features first-hand. If new appliances are not in the budget, make your existing appliances the best that they can be by keeping them clean and performing routine maintenance. Storage Efficient and convenient storage is a staple of a functional kitchen. There are an abundance of innovative accessories that can help you make the most of your available storage space. If you want to incorporate these into your kitchen, consider what you want to store in each cabinet and purge anything that is irrelevant. Then, you can pursue the accessories that will be best suited to your storage requirements. Take advantage of drawers and roll-out trays so that you can easily access the contents of even the deepest cabinets. Explore your options: a pull-out trash bin adjacent to the sink always comes in handy, while dish racks, spice trays, and utensil and tray dividers keep kitchen paraphernalia organized. Work Surface It is difficult to fully appreciate a kitchen that has limited or cluttered continued on page 4

Dining Out for One LIVING SINGLE By J. SCoTT TruaX

here can be a certain awkwardness in eating out de solo. “It requires a certain confidence, a willingness to face the inevitable question, ‘Just one tonight?’” says Tucker Shaw in his article, Eating alone. “There’s nothing quite like sharing a meal with someone you love—yourself.” Adults often encounter a pattern of dining out alone when they are fresh out of college and move to a new location to take a first job, or when they are traveling on business. But for someone who finds themselves suddenly alone, it can be a new and daunting experience. After all, restaurants are often places where people go together, and where people meet to eat together. Increasingly, technology has enabled people to multi-task, even around a meal. While eating, some people use mobile phones with ear buds, speaking out as if entertaining imaginary company. Others find it necessary to text, or even tweet during a meal. Still others use the time to do substantive computer work connecting via Wi-Fi. While these activities bring into question what is proper dining out etiquette, they do not satisfy the desire of a single diner to have company while they eat. And there is etiquette for dining alone. The website etiquettescholar.com suggests situations that might create an inviting atmosphere for someone dining alone. Pick a sidewalk café or table so you can people watch. Or choose a place that has “elbowto-elbow” seating such as a “captain’s table.” Even barstool seating will put you close to people you can talk with if you prefer that. Likely, you will want to avoid a restaurant with a closed, romantic or intimate ambiance as that will tend to make you feel lonely. Treating waitstaff well and getting to know them can, in itself, make for an enjoyable experience as well as provide some friendly interaction on return visits. And there is the economics of eating out. Standard household budgets allocate 12-15 percent of net income for food, and another five percent or so between budget categories for recreation and entertainment (dining out for pleasure) and miscellaneous (work lunches). The more one eats out, the more the categories interchange.

As this is a significant part of personal spending, and one of the largest controllable costs in a budget, coupons have become a significant way of saving money. According to a recent survey done by the marketing research company, BizGrader, 62 percent of consumers have used restaurant food coupons in the past six months. While coupons are often geared toward families eating together (kids eat free) or toward couples (buy one, get one), it is possible to get good value for money for solo diners. Coupons offering a straight discount on purchase are especially valuable for single diners, such as “$5 off your next purchase.” Restaurant loyalty cards are a good fit for a single diner. They are credited each time a meal is purchased and are an excellent way for a single diner to take advantage of discounts. Many do not have expiration dates. And there is no reason a single diner cannot use a “buy one get one free” offer and take the second entrée home. Many restaurants will allow the second meal to be prepared “to go” order and delivered to you at the end of your meal or be picked up on the way out. That way, it does not interfere with the meal experience. Churches, clubs and civic organizations all provide connectional relationships for inviting guests to eat out with you. But technology has also enabled its own network. Billing itself as “The safe, friendly place for women to meet and eat. At home and away,” inviteforabite.com offers a technological tool for mealtime companionship. The website is for women only, and says of itself, “We want it to be a safe, friendly place where women can meet new people, no strings attached.” The site operates on a donation only basis using a system of “invites” to either invite or search existing invites to pair women up for a meal out. The website meetup.com, also facilitates meeting groups of people interested in dining out in a particular area. There is a fee for the meeting organizer. These tools can make dining out a bit less self-conscious of an experience, and more affordable. J. Scott Truax is a freelance writer in the Triangle area. He can be reached at boom@access4less.net.

Dining as an Art Form

Simple Food Prepared to Perfection 1 cup peeled, rough chopped sweet potato 1 quart rich chicken stock 2 cups heavy cream ¼ cup pure maple syrup S&P; Cayenne to taste Melt butter in heavy gauge saucepan. Add onion, apples, rutabaga, squash, carrots and sweet potato. Sauté over medium heat until onions are soft and translucent. Add stock and simmer until all vegetables are tender and cooked through. Purée until completely smooth in a blender or food processor. Return to heat and add cream, syrup. Bring back to a simmer. Season and serve Optional garnish: Seared Duck Foie Gras and Poached Crabapple

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The American Red Cross, Central North Carolina Chapter continues its call for blood donations. Take an hour of time to save a life. For Triangle locations and schedules: 1.800.448.3543 or givelife.org. Free Yoga Classes Twice Weekly, CCSP Carolina Pointe II, 6013 Farrington Rd, Chapel Hill. Support for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers also available. Yoga for Everyone meets on Mondays, 11am12:30pm; and Meditative Yoga meets on Thursdays, 10:30am-12pm. Info: 919.966.3494 or med.unc.edu.

June 2 Triangle Survivors of Suicide and Triangle Consortium of Suicide Prevention Conference, 9am-5pm, The UNC School of Social Work, 325 Pittsboro St, Chapel Hill. To educate area clinicians and the public on suicide prevention and the grief process. Info: trianglesos.org.

June 2, July 7 & Aug 4 CPR Saturdays: No Pulse,

No Doctor, Now What?, 9-10:30am, Northgate Mall Food Gallery, 1058 W. Club Blvd, Durham. Free and open to the public, offering hands-on education in bystander CPR, alerting the 911 emergency response system, and the use of the automatic external defibrillator. Info: northgatemall.com.

Through June 3 2012 Rex Hospital Golf Open, TPC Wakefield Plantation. All to benefit the Poe Center. Info: 919.231.4006 or poehealth.org.

Durham Regional Hospital, offers monthly events for June that include: Look Good Feel Better; Meet the Robot; Monthly Stroke Support Group; and Diabetes Support Group for Adults. For meeting dates, times, and information: durhamregional.org/events.

June 19 & 26 Triangle Caregivers Conference,

New Ageless Thinking Group, 10am-12pm, 2nd Saturday of each month, Team Nimbus Center, 3801 Computer Dr, Raleigh. Part of the New Ageless Thinking Group Series. Info: 919.215.0204 or meetup.com/ new-aging-thinking.

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Yoga in the Park, 7:30-8:30am, Sundays, Lake Shelly, Millbrook Rd, Raleigh. Through Sept 30. No experience necessary. All levels welcome. Info: 919.622.0995. The American Diabetes Association wants readers to know about their upcoming June events. They include: Tour de Cure; Camp Carolina Trials; and the Unmasking a Cure Gala. For dates, times, locations, and information: 919.743.5400 or diabetes.org.

McKimmon Conference Center, Raleigh (June 19), and Durham Convention Center, Durham (June 26). Free offsite respite available for caregivers on the day of the conference. Info: trianglecaregiversconference.com.

Newcomers Club of Raleigh invites all members and prospective members to their Welcome Coffees held the first Friday of the month, 10am-12pm. The coffees are held at the JJ Crowder Masonic Lodge, 9920 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh. Learn about the organization’s diverse interest groups and events. Info: newcomersclubraleigh.org. Triangle Singles Dance Club has weekly dances, 8:3011pm, Northbrook Country Club, 4905 North Hills Dr, Raleigh. A singles, 40+ social club. June highlighted by a Luau on June 8. Info: trianglesinglesclub.com.

50+ Singles Event, 7:15-9:15pm, Fourth Friday of every month, It’s A Grind Coffee, 5001 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh. For 50+ Christian Singles and includes games, food and conversation. Info: 919.239.4612 or nightonthetown2002.tripod.com.

LIFT, a Social Support Group for the Widowed, meets monthly at the NCSU University Club, Hillsborough St, Raleigh from 11:30am-1:30pm. Reservations are required. Info: 919.218.5656 or triangleseniorservices.com.

Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St, Durham, offers June classes and events for adults and families like: Hemlock Bluff Field Trip; Creating New Plants with Denny Werner; Walk on the Wild Side; The Big Tent Cabaret Road Show with Paperhand Puppet Intervention; Photography Class Composition and Light; Creativity and Choice Floral Design Studio; Durham Beekeepers; Nature Adventures Camps; and much more. For dates, times, and information: 919.668.6451 or gardens.duke.edu.

Raleigh Community Drum Circle, Lake Johnson Park at the Boat House, 4601 Avent Ferry Rd, Raleigh; and Gifts with a Heart, Swift Creek Shopping Center, 2867 Jones Franklin Rd, Raleigh. No experience necessary. Loaner drums available. For dates, times, and information: 919.233.2121 or raleighdrumcircle.org.

Lucy Daniels Center Book Club is a free community outreach Program for Wake County Children from infancy to age six and their parents. It supports healthy social and emotional growth in young children by encouraging parents to read books that approach important developmental themes in a safe and reassuring way. The reading lists are printed on colorful, oversized bookmarks and are available at no cost at more than 200 locations through Wake County and online. Info: lucysbookclub.org. The Durham Center for Senior Life, 406 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, has ongoing and special offerings. The Senior Center has fans available for seniors and persons with disabilities; a computer lab, exercise equipment room, Arts & Crafts area, TV lounge and game room with a Wii, pool table and ping pong table. In addition, there are several rooms for classes, meetings and exercise space. For a complete listing of activities and information: 919.688.8247 or dcslnc.org.

June 1-2 Hairspray Auditions for Rising 7th-12th

Graders, Clayton Youth Theater, 111 E. 2nd St, Clayton. Info: 919.553.1737 or theclaytoncenter.com.

June 1-4 Fine Arts Conference, Downtown

Sheraton Hotel, Raleigh. “Finer than Fine Arts: A Celebration of All of the Arts” featuring Dr. Elliot Engel. For reservations and information: 800.392.4435 or authorsink.com.

Through June 2 Pride and Passion: The Afri-

can American Baseball Experience Exhibit, Holly Springs Community Library. Info: 919.577.1660 or wakegov.com/libraries.

June 5 InterAct’s Circle of Faith Quarterly Meeting: Leading the Way, 8-10am, InterAct Family Safety and Empowerment Center, 1012 Oberlin Rd, Raleigh. Assisting immigrants in seeking safety partners addressing domestic violence and sexual assault. Info: 919.828.7501 or interactofwake.org.

June 5-9 “Back to the Beach” Book Sale, Raleigh

City Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh. Great books, CDs, DVDs, at a great price. Info: 919.832.3775 or raleighcitymuseum.org.

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June 9 Happy Garden Bugs, 10-11am, Logan Trading Co, 707 Semart Dr, Raleigh. Learn about various pollinators and bugs that are good to have in a garden. RSVP requested for this free class. Info: 919.828.5337 or logantrd.com.

June 11–July 30 Uta Hagen-based Scene Study Class, Mondays, 7-10pm, Murphey School, 224 Polk St, Raleigh. Info: 919.834.4001 or burningcoal.org. June 14 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day,

10am-1pm at Capitol Towers Senior Apts, 4808-4812 Six Forks Road, Raleigh. Short presentations, DVD vignettes about the face of elder abuse, games, giveaways, information and other activities. No registration required. Parking very limited. For info visit triangleelderabuse.org or call 919.388.3555.

Through June 15 Together On Center Stage,

Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 6:45-8:45pm, Hope Community Church, 821 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh. Offered by Cary Players, this unique program is for individuals of all abilities and ages, and provides a performing arts opportunity for each member of the group regardless of their level of experience or ability. This program promotes inclusion and is dedicated to developing social and performance skills, building self-esteem, discipline, responsibility, and positive values through the creative arts. Info: caryplayers.org.

July 23 Group Audition for The Tortoise Versus the

Hare: The Greatest Race Summer Camp, The ArtsCenter, 300G E. Main St, Carrboro. Open to rising 1st through 12th graders and no previous theatre experience is required. Info: 919.929.2787 or artscenterlive.org.

Volunteers RSVP Volunteer Programs in Durham and Orange Counties have opportunities for people 55 years of age and over who are eager to use their skills to serve in an area near them: Teen & Elementary School Tutors; Assisted Living Facility Volunteers; Drivers; Baby Needs Volunteers; Child Care Helpers; Duke HomeCare and Hospice Volunteers; Duke Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers; Big Brothers Big Sisters; Edge Training and Placement; and more. RSVP staff interview volunteers and match them to opportunities available through one of many local agencies registered with RSVP for recruitment assistance. To learn more about these agencies and their opportunities, contact the RSVP agency in your county. Durham 919.536.7247 or rsvpdurhamnc@durhamtech.edu; Orange Co RSVP 919.968.2056 orrsvp@co.orange. nc.us or orangecountync.gov/aging/RSVPindex.asp WakeMed Cary and Raleigh Hospital Volunteer Opportunities include: Guest Ambassador/Atrium Ambassador; Patient Relations Bilingual Volunteers; and The Ronald McDonald Family Room. Info: 919.350.2363 or wakemed.org. The International Affairs Council of Raleigh is looking for families to host students from Central Europe, July 14-27, and from Iraq, Aug 2-13. Interested parties can apply at 919.838.9191 or iacnc.org. Food Shuttle Receptionist, 1001 Blair Dr, Raleigh. Needed are volunteer, front desk receptionists to answer phones, sign in visitors, issue nametags, etc. Info: foodshuttle.org. Hospice of Wake County and Hospice of Harnett County are looking for volunteers in the Garner and Clayton areas. Many opportunities, all days of the week. Info: 919.719.6845 or hospiceofwake.org.

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 handsontriangle.org.

Activities for Children The Museum of Life & Science, 433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, is pleased to announce its June activities highlighted by Bubble Blitz; Get Wet, Stay Cool; and Fridays Made Easy. Watch for Night at the Museum: DiscoTECH Boot Up & Boogie Down on June 1. For a complete schedule, dates, times and information: 919.220.5429 or ncmls.org. NC Museum of History, Raleigh, offers special June programs, concerts and exhibits such as: Celebrate NC Sports; Fit to Be Tied Time for Tots; Start Your Engines History Corner; and NC Legends History Hunters. Registration is also ongoing for Summer Camps. For schedules and information: 919.807.7900 or ncmuseumofhistory.org. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones St, Raleigh, wants readers to know about the grand opening of The Nature Research Center, a new wing of the museum. Their opening is highlighted by a display of four of the largest emeralds ever found in North America, mined from western NC. Info: 919.733.7450 or naturalsciences.org. The NC Museum of Art in Raleigh wants children to know about their June events and performances highlighted by Lines That Link Communities Family Fun Saturday; Art in Nature Family Fun Saturday; Drop-In-Studio; Light and Color Family Fun Saturday; and more. For dates, times, and information: 919.839.6262 or ncartmuseum.org. Marbles Kids Museum & IMAX Theatre, 201 E. Hargett St, Raleigh, offers June events and activities for children that include: First Friday at Marbles; Music Makers with the NC Symphony; Family Fit with Bushido Karate; Wiggly Worms; Green Energy Workshop; Celebrate Father’s Day; Garden Gourmet; Project Dance with American Dance Festival; Lady Bug Release Party; and more. For a complete listing of activities, dates, times, and information: 919.834.4040 or marbleskidsmuseum.org. The Town of Cary and the Cary Arts Center has June events for families highlighted by: Kids Together Park’s 12th Birthday Party; Dog Days of June; Nike Tour Boys and Girls Southern Tennis Championships; Go Sk8 Day; and more. Check the website for Cary’s offerings of classes for children. For a complete listing of events, dates, locations, and information: 919.460.4965 or townofcary.org. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St, Durham, offers June classes and events for children and families like: Nature Storytime; Nature Ranger Cart; The Big Tent Cabaret Road Show with Paperhand Puppet Intervention; Nature Adventures Camps; and more. For dates, times, and information: 919.668.6451 or gardens.duke.edu. Registration for June’s NC Theatre’s Camp Conservatory & Summer Theatre Arts School Classes is now open. One week of intensive musical theatre camp with instruction in dance, acting and voice, culminating in a performance for family and friends. Info: 919.855.0015 or nctheatreconservatory.com.

June 1-3 KidsWrite 2012 Festival of New Plays, Burning Coal Theatre Company, Murphey School

Auditorium, 224 Polk St, Raleigh. Five short plays. Info: 919.834.4001 or burningcoal.org.

June 5 & 19 The Little Red Hen presented by Carolina Puppet Theatre, 11am-12pm, Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St, Holly Springs. Info: 919.567.4000 or hollyspringsnc.us. Through June 7 Art Students’ Exhibit, Sun-

flower Studio & Gallery, 214 E. Jones Ave, Wake Forest. Monthly workshops, Summer Camps, and ongoing lessons are now taking registrations. Info: sunflowerstudiowf.com.

June 21 Pizza & A Show featuring “The Muppets,” 6-8pm, Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem St, Apex. Info: 919.249.1120 or apexnc.org. Through June 28 Executive Mansion House and Garden Tour, 201 N. Blount St, Raleigh. Families are invited to experience the 120-year old Mansion with guided tours conducted by volunteer docents. Children and Adult Garden Tours are also offered. Info: 919.807.7950. June 29 Kickin Grass with Students from Pine-

Cone Bluegrass Music Camp for Youth, 7pm, PageWalker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary. Info: pinecone.org.

Activities for Adults NC Museum of History, Raleigh, offers June programs, concerts and exhibits such as: History of the Harvest Chronological Exhibit; Music of the Carolinas with Grass Street; The New Southern-Latino Table Cooking Demonstration; Celebrate NC Sports; Preserving the Past History a la Carte; A Fashionable Past Curator’s Choice Tour; and more. For schedules and information: 919.807.7900 or ncmuseumofhistory.org. The NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, has June exhibits, events, and concerts highlighted by AfroCubism Music Event; Doc Watson & Deep River Rising; El Anatsui: When I Last Wrote to You About Africa; Reflections: Portraits by Beverly McIver; Art in the Evening; Yoga in the Museum Park; Summer Dance Series; and much more. For dates, times and information: 919.839.6262 or ncartmuseum.org. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones St, Raleigh, wants readers to know about the grand opening of The Nature Research Center, a new wing of the museum. Their opening is highlighted by a display of four of the largest emeralds ever found in North America, mined from western NC. Info: 919.733.7450 or naturalsciences.org. The Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh, has June performances that include: Sonu Nigam Live in Concert; Raleigh Ringers Spring Concert; An Evening with Yanni; Boeing Boeing; Miss NC Pageant; Aziz Ansari; Performance Edge Summer Showcase; and Shaquille O’Neal Presents All Star Comedy Jam. For a complete listing of events, dates, times, and information: 919.831.6060 or progressenergycenter.com. The Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham, hosts performances in June of Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers; West Side Story; Doug Elkins & Friends; Love to Laff Comedy Tour; Stephen Petronio Company; Anita Baker; Scottish Dance Theatre; Vince Gill; and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. For dates, times, and information: 919.688.3722 or dpac.com. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St, Durham, offers June performances that include: Carolina Theatre Supper Club; and The Moth: Between Worlds. For

Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Regency Park, Cary, has a summer full of events. June’s line-up includes: A Prairie Home Companion; NC Symphony’s Summerfests; Sing-A-Long Sound of Music; and Movies By Moonlight. For dates, times, and information: boothamphitheatre.com. Oak City 7 Concert Series, 5-9:30pm, every other Thursday through Aug 23, City Plaza, Downtown Raleigh. A free concert featuring notable local and regional bands, along with local and craft beers. Three bands per event. Info: oakcity7.com. The ArtsCenter, 300G E. Main St, Carrboro, has June performances and events highlighted by concerts by Madison Violet; Jake Shimabukuro; Human Rights Culture Fest with Plutopia and Friends; Royal Southern Brotherhood; Johnny Winter with JP Soars; Marcia Ball; Mark Stuart and Stacey Earle; Bro’ T. Holla; and more. For dates, times, and information: 919.929.2787 or artscenterlive.org. Arts Council of Moore County hosts June events highlighted by First Friday presents Larkin Poe; Art Anonymous Reception and Exhibit; An Evening with Jim Dodson; ARTour to Spoleto Festival USA; Comedy Night at the Railhouse Brewery; Summer 2012 Concert Series at SCC; Seagrove Summerfest; Bluegrass in the Pines; and more. The Artists League of the Sandhills also offers numerous classes throughout the month. For dates, times, locations and information: 910.692.2787 or mooreart.org. The North Carolina Symphony presents June concerts highlighted by: An Outdoor Overture; Rhapsody In Blue; Mission Possible Gala at the Angus Barn; The Pines of Rome; Fables for Families; Totally Awesome 80s; and Romeo & Juliet. For dates, times, locations and information: 919.733.2750 or ncsymphony.org. The Triangle Swing Dance Society hosts June 2 & 16 dances. No partner required. For locations and information: 919.968.3487 or triangleswingdance.org. Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Rd, Durham, hosts June events of H.I.S. Thoughts: A Tribute to Keenan Gorham; Transactors Improv Experimental Theater: On Deck; and The Ron & Rhonda Variety Show. For dates, times, and information: 919.698.3870 or cgtheatre.com. Dance Seen: First Friday Gallery Walks take place the first Friday of each month at Arts Together, 114 St. Mary’s St, Raleigh. Event features The Even Exchange Dance Theatre. Free and open to the public. For time and information: 919.828.2377 or evenexchange.com.

Joe Rowand Art Gallery, 1713 Legion Rd, Chapel Hill, has June events and exhibits highlighted by the Mark Chatterley & Carolyn Morris Bach Exhibits; and the Spencer Herr Exhibit. For dates, times, and information: 919.360.7975 or joerowandart.com. The Chapel Hill Farmers’ Market is excited to announce its market season. The market will be open on Tuesdays & Saturdays, in the parking lot of University Mall. Farmers and artisans feature a variety of seasonal produce, meats, eggs, cheeses, desserts and much more. Info: thechapelhillfarmersmarket.com.

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The Town of Cary sponsors a June full of performances and events for adults and families that include: Downtown Performers Series: Barrowburn; Dog Days of June; Starlight Concert Series; Ballroom Alive!; Senior Center Yard Sale; Seven O’Clock Rock Downtown Block Party; Triangle Brass Band Summer Sertoma Series; and more. Also check the Town of Cary’s website for class offerings. For a complete listing of events, dates, locations, and information: 919.460.4965 or townofcary.org.

Hold the Threads Book Reading by author Joyce Allen; and Pottery with a Sense of Humor demonstration and exhibit. For dates, times, and information: 919.883.2775 or joyfuljewel.com.

The Western Wake Farmers’ Market, 1225 Morrisville Carpenter Rd, Cary, will commence its Tuesday and Saturday afternoon markets. June’s market will host a variety of events, educators and musicians such as: Local Gardener Jason Blackley with Backyard Chickens; Delicious Spring Creations with Herons Chef Scott Crawford; Meat Day; Yes! Solar Solutions; and various musical performances. Info: westernwakefarmersmarket.org.

Southern Village Farmers Market, Thursdays through Oct 25, 3:30-6:30pm, Aberdeen Drive, Southern Village, Chapel Hill. A fun atmosphere of farm fresh goods and hand-crafted items, as well as special events each week such as Joyful Cooks tasting demos and KidsZone. Info: 919.619.3387 or southernvillage.com.

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Fuquay-Varina Downtown Revitalization Association wants readers to know about their calendar of events. June is highlighted by the 9th Annual Celebration of the Arts. For dates, times, locations, and information: fuquay-varinadowntown.com. Paula C. Snyder, Soulfully Nostalgic Music with a Modern Flair, has June performances at the Cary Farmer’s Market, and Final Fridays at Chamber Arts in Cary. For dates, times, and information: 919.787.7615 or pcsnydermusic.com. Downtown Sanford’s Third Thursdays, 5-7pm, every third Thursday through October. Patrons will offer special discounts, refreshments, and entertainment. The best that Sanford has to offer. June events also include: Function at the Junction; Movies Under the Stars at Depot Park; Jazz at the Flame; Treasure Island at the Temple Theatre; and more. For dates, times, locations and info: downtownsanford.com. Sundays at Six Series: Southern Village 2012 Summer Music, 6pm, The Stage on the Village Green, Southern Village, Chapel Hill. Running every Sunday through Oct 14. Bring lawn chairs bring a picnic, or purchase food on site. All performances are free. For a complete listing of performances and information: southernvillage.com. The Cotton Company, 306 S. White St, Wake Forest, is promoting their June events. They include: Art After Hours; June Gift Guides for Father’s Day; and Doreen Tewksbury Art Demonstration of Encaustic Art. For dates, times, and information: 919.570.0087 or thecottoncompany.net.

Frank Gallery, 109 E. Franklin St, Chapel Hill, hosts Thursday Salons every Thursday, along with readings, lectures, demonstrations and performances. A Sense of Place Exhibit runs through July 8. Info: 919.636.4135 or frankisart.com.

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June 1-2 Apex Latino Arts Festival, Halle Cul-

tural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem St, Apex. Latino Culinary Fest, Ballet Folklorico Espiritu Latino, Arts and Crafts Bazaar, Workshops, Pinatas, and more. Info: 919.249.1120 or apexnc.org.

June 5-30 Sina Sutter: Watercolors on Paper Exhibit, Animation & Fine Art Galleries, 201 S. Estes Dr, Chapel Hill. Info: 919.968.8008 or animationandfineart.com.

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June 7 2nd Annual Pig Pickin’ to Benefit Guiding

ArtsCenter, 300G E. Main St, Carrboro. Presented by Long Leaf Opera. Info: 919.968.9595 or longleafopera.org.

Lights, 11am-2pm, Clare Bridge of Cary, 7870 Chapel Hill Rd, Cary. Good food, fun and networking. Eat-in or drive-thru. Info: 919.371.2062 or guidinglightsnc.org.

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June 8 Sing-A-Long Sound of Music, 8pm, Koka

Burning Coal Theatre Company, Murphey School Auditorium, 224 Polk St, Raleigh. Five short plays. Info: 919.834.4001 or burningcoal.org.

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Ticket Information: General Admission - $10; Kids ages 2-12 - $5; Lawn FourPacks - $25 (four packs not available the day of the show) For more information visit boothamphitheatre.com Gates open at 7pm and the Movie starts at dusk.

tions for Saving Modern Landmarks, NC Center for Architecture & Design, 14 E. Peace St, Raleigh. A photographic gallery of saved, endangered and destroyed Modernist buildings. Info: 919.740.8407 or trianglemodernisthouses.com.

June 1-28 Scope: The NC Landscape Exhibit, Visual Art Exchange, 309 W. Martin St, Raleigh. Info: 919.828.7834 or visualartexchange.org.

June 1-30 On Common Ground: Pastel Paintings from the Mountains to the Sea, Bev’s Fine Art, 7400 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh. Info: pastelsocietyofnc.com. June 1-30 Embracing Structure Exhibit, Local

Color Gallery, 22 Glenwood South, Raleigh. Info: 919.754.3887 or localcoloraleigh.com.

June 1–Aug 23 The Lost Colony, Manteo’s Waterside Theatre on NC’s Outer Banks. The nation’s oldest and longest running outdoor symphonic drama, celebrates its 75th season this year. Info: 252.473.2127 or thelostcolony.org. June 2 An Evening with Yanni, 8pm, Progress

June 8-9; 14-16; 22-23 at 7:30pm June 10; 17; 24 at 3:00pm

June 3 The Gravy Boys, 5-7pm, E Carroll Joyner Park, Wake Forest. A free concert. Info: pinecone.org.

Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh. Part of Broadway Series South. Info: 919.996.8706 or broadwayseriessouth.com.

June 2-3 The Annual Larkspur Party and Art

Show, 6401 Litchford Rd, Raleigh. Free and open to the public, featuring the original art of over 29 local artists. Info: larkspurparty.com.

Through June 3 The Color & Light of Mountains Exhibit, The Golden Belt’s Room 100, 807 E. Main St, Durham. Works on paper by Annette deFerrari. Info: 919.560.2712 or durhamartguild.org. Through June 3 Botanical Chords: A Unique Photography Exhibit, NC School of Science and Math, 1219 Broad St, Durham. Info: 919.416.2600.

Booth Amphitheatre, Regency Park, Cary. Info: 919.462.2025 or boothamphitheatre.com.

June 8 & 22 Summer at the Springs Free Out-

door Concerts, 7-9pm, Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St, Holly Springs. Bring a lawn chair and picnic dinner for these family-friendly concerts. Info: 919.567.4000 or hollyspringsnc.us.

June 8-23 The Collaboration Project, Harrison

Pointe Shopping Center, Cary. Presented by FATE. Info: 919.539.0993 or fate4.us.

June 8-24 The Boy Friend, Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh. The Jazz Age lives on in this light romantic spoof of 1920s’ musical comedy. Info: 919.821.3111 or raleighlittletheatre.org. June 8-24 Light on the Horizon, Clare Hall Fellow-

ship Center, St. Francis of Assisi, 11401 Leesville Rd, Raleigh. An original play based on a series of interviews conducted by Royals of residents of the Gulf of Mexico communities impacted by the largest offshore oil spill in US history. Presented by The Justice Theater Project. Info: 919.215.0889 or thejusticetheaterproject.org. June 8-24 Cat On a Hot Tin Roof, Theatre in the Park, 107 Pullen Rd, Raleigh. The sultry smell of desire. Info: 919.831.6936 or theatreinthepark.com.

June 8–July 12 Art After Hours featuring E. Tracy

Williams, Sunflower Studio & Gallery, 214 E. Jones Ave, Wake Forest. Info: 919.570.0765 or sunflowerstudiowf.com.

Through June 9 In On It, Manbites Dog Theater, 703 Foster St, Durham. A play about accidents, control, and keeping your options open. Info: 919.682.3343 or manbitesdogtheater.org. June 9-16 Drepung Gomang Monastery Sacred

Arts Tour: Art of Compassion, locations around the Triangle. For a complete schedule and information: monkstour.info.

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June 11-16 Medicine Buddha Sacred Sand Man-

dala, Unity Center of Peace, 8800 Seawell School Rd, Chapel Hill. Featuring The Monks of Drepung Gomang Monastery. Info: monkstour.info.

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June 13-24 Boeing Boeing, Kennedy Theatre,

Raleigh. Part of the Hot Summer Nights Series and presented by Theatre Raleigh. Hilarious whirl of mayhem and matchmaking. Not exactly for kids, but no harsh language. Info: hotsummernightsatthekennedy.org.

June 14 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day,

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June 14–July 28 2012 American Dance Festival,

Durham Performing Arts Center, Reynolds Industries Theater, and the NC Museum of Art in Raleigh. For a complete schedule of performing companies, dates, times, locations and information: americandancefestival.org.

June 15 Pops in the Park at Sertoma, 7pm, Bond

Park, Cary. Performed by the Triangle Wind Ensemble. Info: trianglewind.org.

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Chuck Rose, Gallery A, 1637 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh. Info: 919.546.9011 or gallerya-nc.com.

Through June 26 Featured Artists Exhibit, Cary Gallery of Artists, 200 S. Academy St, Cary. Featuring Winnie Ferguson and Monica Hunter. Info: 919.462.2035 or carygallery.org. June 26 Randy Granger, 7-9pm, Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro Street, Carrboro. New Mexico musician Randy Granger blends Native American flute music, singer-songwriter sensibilities, Pan instruments like the Hang and Halo, and percussion into a unique style of music called “Southwest World.” For more information visitrandy granger.net. Tickets: $6 per person at the door. June 26–July 24 Featured Artists Exhibit, Cary

Gallery of Artists, 200 S. Academy St, Cary. Featuring Jean Cheely and Kristen Stampers. Info: 919.462.2035 or carygallery.org.

Through June 28 Executive Mansion House and Garden Tour, 201 N. Blount St, Raleigh. Families are invited to experience the 120-year old Mansion with guided tours conducted by volunteer docents. Children and Adult Garden Tours are also offered. Info: 919.807.7950. June 29 Kickin Grass with Students from Pine-

Cone Bluegrass Music Camp for Youth, 7pm, PageWalker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary. Info: pinecone.org.

New Grass, Gospel & Country Rock

Through June 16 Envision Exhibit, ArtSource

Through June 30 Recent Paintings by Joann Couch: Woods, Water & Light, Little Art Gallery and Craft Collection, 432 Daniels St, Cameron Village, Raleigh. Info: 919.890.4111 or littleartgalleryandcraft.com.

Through June 17 Alexander Calder and Contem-

June 30 Triangle Brass Band Outdoor Free Concert, 7pm, Apex Town Hall, Downtown Apex. Info: trianglebrass.org.

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Through June 26 Transition Exhibit featuring

Through June 16 A Matter of Context: New Works by Will Goodyear, Adam Cave Fine Art, Raleigh. Info: adamcavefineart.com.

Swift Creek

Classic Rock, Blues & Funk

Through June 26 Got Sparkle & Expression Exhibits, Cary Gallery of Artists, 200 S. Academy St, Cary. Info: 919.462.2035 or carygalleryofartists.org.

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June 15 Marvelous Music Mainstage Series presents It Take Two: An Evening with Lauren Kennedy and Alan Campbell, 7:30pm, Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave, Cary. Info: 919.469.4069 or townofcary.org.

Works inspired by a quote from Abraham Lincoln’s First Inaugural Address. Info: 919.732.5001 or hillsboroughgallery.com.

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North Hills, 4351-101 The Circle@North Hills, Raleigh. Info: 919.787.9533 or artsource-raleigh.com.

porary Art: Form, Balance, Joy, Nasher Museum of Art, Duke University, Durham. Pairs 34 master works by Calder with work by seven young artists. Info: 919.684.4444 or nasher.duke.edu.

June 19 Crazy and Proud: ChathamArts Sustainable Cinema, 7pm, Fearrington Barn, Fearrington Village, Pittsboro. Info: chathamarts.org. June 20 Sweetwater Brewery presents Railroad Earth Summer Concert Series to benefit Waterkeeper Alliance, 8pm, Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St, Raleigh. Info: waterkeeperbrew.org.

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bites Dog Theater, 703 Foster St, Durham. Worlds collide in an evening of dance theater that imagines a space/time that might have been. Info: 919.682.3343 or manbitesdogtheater.org.

June 22 Triangle Brass Band Pops Concert, 7pm,

Sertoma Amphitheatre, Bond Park, Cary. Info: trianglebrass.org.

June 23 Cool John Ferguson, 6-8pm, Sertoma www.hollyspringsculturalcenter.com

Amphitheatre, Bond Park, 801 High House Rd, Cary. A free concert. Info: pinecone.org.

Through June 24 Mystic Chords Exhibit, Hillsbor-

ough Gallery of Arts, 121 N. Churton St, Hillsborough.

Through July 7 That Was Then: Paul Hrusovsky

and George Jenne Exhibit, Craven Allen Gallery, 1106 Broad St, Durham. Info: 919.286.4837 or cravenallengallery.com.

Through July 15 Looking Closely: Art Quilts Exhibit, Durham Arts Council’s Ella Fountain Pratt Legacy Gallery, Durham. Quilts by Christine HagerBraun. Info: 919.560.2719 or durhamarts.org. July 30–August 11 Cary Cross Currents Art and

Music Festival, Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary. This two-week-long festival is a mix of concerts and events featuring the Brussels Chamber Orchestra and many visiting artists. In addition to 12 concerts there will be eight free open rehearsals, a juried art exhibition “quartet” co-sponsored by Cary Visual Art, and a Fun Run on July 7th. For more information visit carycrosscurrentsfestival.com.

Through Aug 31 Barkcloth, Bras and Bulletproof Cotton: The Powers of Costume Exhibit & In Response: Contemporary Weavings by Vita Plume and Ann Roth Exhibits, Gregg Museum of Art & Design, NCSU, Raleigh. Info: 919.513.7244 or ncsu. edu/gregg.

A VIBRANT LATINO COMMUNITY IN NORTH CAROLINA hen we moved to North Carolina in 1996, we very quickly discovered our new favorite Mexican restaurant, Los Tres Magueyes. At that time, the Cary restaurant on Maynard Road was their only location. We became friendly with the owners and discovered that the family had moved to the U.S. from Columbia to play soccer, and they opened a restaurant simply to make a living. Sixteen years later, Los Tres (as it is known to the regulars) now has seven locations throughout the Triangle and reaching into Virginia. That small, unassuming eating establishment has now turned into a mini empire. This is but one example of how an industrious Latino family has made a substantial contribution to the economy as well as the community of North Carolina. In fact, many Latinos have made their homes here since the 1980s, seeking better futures for their families. This increasing population has had a substantial influence on our state, and their presence has been documented by PulitzerPrize winning photojournalist José Galvez. His compilation

Jorge Ledezma (at right) loads Christmas trees alongside his brother Bonifacio. Both raise their own trees and market them across the southern United States. ASHE COUNTY, 2007. © JOSÉ GALVEZ

of 51 compelling black and white photographs is now on display at the North Carolina Museum of History. Al Norte al Norte: Latino Life in North Carolina illustrates the growth of this community through three themes: Work, Faith, and Celebrations. Taken over the course of ten years, the exhibit illustrates the diversity and strength of the ever-expanding Latino community in North Carolina. Diana Bell-Kite, associate curator for the museum, commented: “It’s important to the

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museum to embrace all North CarolinThe exhibition is free and on display ians. And ten percent of all children that through April 28, 2013. The North Carovisit the museum are Latino.” This is the lina Museum of History is located at first exhibit at the museum to be presented 5 East Edenton Street in downtown with bi-lingual signage. She continues, Raleigh, across from the State Capitol. For “In addition to Al Norte al Norte: Latino Life more information on the associated events in North Carolina, the museum is plan- and activities, visit ncmusuemofhistory. ning a variety of related programs and org or call 919.807.7900. resources… working with a Latino Com————— munity Advisory Board to better target the museum’s offering toward the commuWin a Free CD of Latino Music nity’s needs.” José Galvez uses traditional black and Included in the exhibit is a multi-media white film for his photographs. However, display interviewing sevaccording to Galvez, one of eral different business the framed photographs in owners. I encourage you to the exhibit was taken digilisten to a couple of these tally because he did not have stories; it is an insightful his regular film camera with look in to their struggles him at that moment. If you and commitment to make can correctly identify which a life for themselves and image was taken with a digitheir families. There is also tal camera you can win one of a glass display depicting the Latino Music CDs that are “Quinceañera”—the celebeing sold in the museum’s gift bration of a girl’s 15th birthshop. Email your guesses to me day that marks her passage at Barbara@boomnc.com, and from girlhood to young Maximiliano Hernandez stands you will be informed if you behind the American ﬂag at a May 1 womanhood in many Latin are the winner. immigrant family rights vigil. American cultures.

The Gregg Museum of Art & Design is located on the NC State Campus. For more information about this exhibition, or to schedule a tour with Zoe Starling, call 919.513.7244 or zoe_starling@ncsu.edu.

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In Response: Contemporary Weavings by Vita Plume and Ann Roth Through August 31, 2012 at The Gregg Museum of Art & Design: The Gregg Museum’s

upcoming summer exhibition, In Response, is dedicated to the museum’s late Associate Director Dr. Lynn Ennis, and features weavings by Ann Roth, gallery director and studio art instructor at Meredith College, and by Vita Plume, associate professor at NC State’s College of Design. Both weavers were close friends of Lynn, and show new pieces that respond both to her love of textiles as well as to specific works in the Gregg Museum’s permanent collection. Vita Plume uses portrait photographs taken in the

Soldiers in Progress by Vita Plume. PHOTO BY VALLYN MURPHY.

A Matter of Context: New Paintings by Will Goodyear Through June 16 at Adam Cave Fine Art: Raleigh

Tryptic by Ann Roth.

Appalachians in the early 1900s by Doris Ulmann, Bayard Wooten, Paul Buchanan and others as a source of inspiration for making ghostly images and patterns created on a digital Jacquard loom, which explore the instability of visual and cultural identity. Ann Roth finds inspiration in quilts from the Gregg’s permanent collection whose rhythmic repetition of geometric shapes, juxtapositions of fabric patterns, and often quirky color combinations have influenced her ikat, handwoven textiles.

artist Will Goodyear has something to say—about the urban environment he lives in, about the social and political events of our times, and about his personal struggles and triumphs. In his own visual language of layered, expressionistic imagery, Will creates dynamic mixed media works built around the context of the place, times and circumstances in which we live. Adam Cave Fine Art is located at 115 ½ East Hargett Street, Second Floor, Raleigh. For info visit adamcavefineart.com or call 919.838.6692. Legacy of Inequality by Will Goodyear, part of a triptych, mixed media.

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June 8-24, presented by Raleigh Little Theatre—The romantic musical comedy that made Julie Andrews a star comes to Raleigh Little Theatre. The Boy Friend, written by Sandy Wilson, opens June 8 for a three week run at the historic community theatre on Raleigh’s Pogue Street. Though written in 1954, the light and lively spoof is set in the carefree world of the French Riviera during the Roaring Twenties. A comic pastiche of Jazz Age musicals, the sparkling farce plants its tongue firmly in cheek while beguiling audiences with catchy tunes (I Could be Happy With You) and period dances, including the latest craze, the “Charleston.” The musical’s original 1954 London production ran for 2,078 performances and opened on Broadway at the Royale Theatre on September 30, 1954, closing on November 26, 1955 after 485 performances. Newcomer Julie Andrews made her Broadway debut as Polly, with a cast including Millicent Martin. For her introduction on Broadway, Andrews received the Theatre World Award. She was “discovered” by My Fair Lady producers during her appearance in this play. Cast in the lead for My Fair Lady, Andrews catapulted to fame on Broadway and film. Set entirely at Mme. Dubonnet’s School for Young Ladies, the light-hearted spoof features the usual cast of giggling girls, mistaken identities, young love, old flames, and even an aging roué. Amid flappers and fluttering hearts, the wild 1920s are brought to life through spirited song and dance, and the popular show promises a delightful evening for young and old alike. The Raleigh Little Theatre production opens Friday, June 8, 2012 and is directed by Haskell Fitz-Simons, RLT’s Artistic Director of nearly 30 years. The stellar cast features both RLT veterans and newcomers. For the first time in several years, RLT will host performances in the Louise “Scottie” Stephenson Amphitheatre on Sunday evenings after performances of The Boy Friend. Raleigh Concert Band presents “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” an all-Broadway

program including selections from Gypsy, A Little Night Music, and Funny Girl on June 10. The Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra presents a father’s day program on June 17 (rain date: June 24) to honor ‘Uncle’ Paul Montgomery, the beloved Raleigh radio and TV entertainer and jazz pianist. The program will include Basie, Ellington and the singing of Kathy Montgomery Gelb. Both shows start at 7pm and tickets are only $5. Raleigh Little Theatre is located at 301 Pogue Street in Raleigh. Tickets for all events can be purchased by calling the box office at 919.821.3111, Monday through Friday, noon-5pm, or by visiting the theatre’s website at raleighlittletheatre.org. Show times and additional information can also be found online. APASSIONATA “The Beginning”

June 15-17 at the PNC Arena—Europe’s most successful live entertainment show, featuring more than 40 horses, is coming to PNC Arena in Raleigh for four performances June 15-17, 2012. Now in its ninth year in Europe, apassIoNaTa has played to an audience of more than five million people in over 15 countries and now comes to North America with a new show, titled “The Beginning.” This theatrical sensation, with original music scored specifically to work with the horses, enchants families and horse lovers alike with the finest equestrianship, including magnificent dressage and exhilarating stunt riding. The natural elegance, nobility, speed and agility of these animals is captivating. Different breeds—from Bretons to Friesians—have been brought together from Europe and North America to create this evocative yet thrilling event. Starting in 2003, apassIoNaTa became an immediate sensation. In 2010, it won the prestigious PRG Live Entertainment’s “Best Show” award, among the highest honors in live entertainment on the European continent. The show’s success in Europe has been so remarkable and consistent that its producer-creator Peter Massine and his American producing partner Tanya Grubich, were motivated to bring the experience and excitement of apassIoNaTa “The Beginning” to North America, which boasts the largest equine interest in the world. When Massine originally created apassIoNaTa, he sought out legendary horsemen and women of Europe, many of whom had spent their lives working with these animals or have continued the lineage

of families that have worked with horses see Williams, playing at Theatre In The for generations, crossing many breeds of Park during the month of June. Cat on Hot horses, and the wide range of how horse Tin Roof tells the story of a Southern family and man interact with each other. The in crisis, especially the husband and wife emotional partnership displayed on stage Brick and Maggie, and their interaction between these horses and their equipes is a with Brick’s family over the course of one large part of the success of apassIoNaTa. evening gathering at the family estate. The Internationally acclaimed teams of play tackles many social issues including equestrians joining apassIoNaTa “The greed, superficiality, sexual desire, represBeginning” include Sylvie Willms of the sion, and death. “Just as no two snowflakes are the same, renowned Willms Family, who has devoted itself to the training and art of riding of no two productions of this play are the thoroughbred horses for more than 300 same. The dynamic changes with each new years in both Belgium and France. Sylvie approach,” says Director Ira David Wood has been with apassIoNaTa since 2003 and IV. Wood has chosen a traditional approach, wows audiences with her superb freestyle keeping the setting in the same era that TenLiberty Dressage and Friesian Quadrille. nessee Williams intended, 1950’s Mississippi. Also coming to North America is team “With the three lead characters being so intense and dramatic it opens Valença, trained by Luis a lot of doors for a cast and Valença. The reputation director to make the show a of this legendary grand power house. It’s a script that master of the Portuguese when executed correctly will School of the Art of Riding have the audience on the edge precedes him worldwide. of their seats.” Valença and his daughIra David Wood IV has ters have devoted their lives entirely to the train- Rob Rainbolt as Brick and Sarah assembled a stellar cast for ing of Lusitanos and their Bosquet as Maggie “The Cat” in Theatre In The Park’s latest horses have mastered to Theatre in the Park’s production of production. The show feaCat on a Hot Tin Roof. tures Sarah Bosquet, as perfection various riding styles including Iberian Quadrille and Maggie “The Cat” and Rob Rainbolt as Garrocha, which will be reflected in their her husband Brick. Both actors last worked together in Theatre In The Park’s Noises oﬀ. riders’ brilliant skills. One of France’s most talented equestrians, Triangle theatre veteran Jack Hall will play Laurent Jahan, will bring both his impressive Pollitt family patriarch, Big Daddy (see the exhibition of donkey comedy and his Pony Fifty& Fabulous story this month for a spotFantastique with the massive Breton, a stun- light on Mr. Hall). The show also features ning breed of draft Annabel Bloom, Dempsey Bond, Randy horse. Jahan patiently Jordan, Brook North, Bonnie Roe, Mike spent more than three Rumble, Erin Tito, and JaCynthia Wallace. “It’s sometimes rare to get the chance years training his donkeys, who have to ‘catch lighting in a bottle’ with dramas become fan favorites in the Triangle, especially with a show by Tennessee Williams,” comments Wood. in apassIoNaTa. The PNC Arena “Some may argue it’s hard to not just float is located at 1400 Edwards Mill Road in by with such wonderful dialogue by Mr. Raleigh. For additional information visit Williams. This is just simply not the case. thepncarena.com. Tickets are available at The emotional level of the cast is always in the PNC Arena box office, all Ticketmas- high demand. They have to bring it night after night and keep flexing the muscles ter locations and by phone 800.745.3000. that are not just on their bodies but in their hearts and souls. It can be an exhausting Cat on a Hot Tin Roof June 8-24, presented by Theatre in the process for the cast, but it’s paying off for Park—It’s a long booze-filled night under them and will certainly pay off for the Big Daddy’s plantation roof in 1950’s Mis- audience to enjoy.” Theatre in the Park is located in Pullen sissippi. Maggie “The Cat” still burns hot Park, between Western and Hillsborough for her ex-football star husband Brick, but he only has eyes for the bottom of a whis- on Pullen Road. Reservations can be made key bottle. Meanwhile, Big Daddy is dying online, theatreinthepark.com, or by calland the family vultures are swarming for a ing the Theatre In The Park box office, 919.831.6058. For additional information and big piece if the inheritance pie. So goes Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, by Tennes- show times visit their website.

my attention to those beauty products and procedures our mothers and grandmothers used in days gone by. They have been there all along, I just simply forgot to remember them. When my mother-in-law passed at age 93, her only beauty companions were Jergen’s body lotion, a compact of loose face powder, and several tubes of pink lipstick. This dear lady knew nothing of sunscreen, rather she carried a dainty parasol to protect her face from the sun. The result: her skin was nearly wrinkle free and soft as a baby’s bottom. She was appalled at the idea of sunbathing in pursuit of a golden tan. How did she know that the sun, for all its wonderful attributes, was a danger to healthy skin? Answer: She practically oozed common sense. Speaking of common sense, my own mother disdained the use of commercial beauty products. Coming of age in the Depression era, she understood the value of a dollar and the foolishness of hype. One of her pet peeves was toothpaste: she thought it a total waste of time and money. Instead, she kept a dish of Arm and Hammer baking soda next to her sink and brushed her teeth with a small amount of it every day of her adult life (warning: do not use if you have dentures or veneers). I also recall that my mother, ever the practical one, would soak cotton balls in whole milk or cream and then cleanse her face. Now there’s an inexpensive, allAmerican beauty tip to applaud. It’s an unfortunate truth that as we age our skin and our hair has a tendency to become dry and dull. If you are like me, you have been persuaded by friends and hairstylists to buy products that promise to instantly shine your hair. Usually these products do work, but, they are often oily to the touch and pricey, as well. Go for the cheap and simply prepare a solution of one-half cup water to one-half cup apple cider vinegar. Following your shampoo rinse, pour on the vinegar solution, being careful to avoid contact with your eyes. Then do a final clear rinse to remove all trace of the vinegar and that’s it. Your hair will hold a shine. I promise. I am happy to announce that I am recent convert to witch hazel (such a funny name) and will never buy another expensive skin toner product again. Here’s why. Available at grocery stores and drugstores for decades at a cost well under four dollars a bottle, you need only soak a cotton pad in this bargain-basement astringent to tone your skin. Witch hazel is also good for those annoying dark circles and puffiness under the eyes. I figured since this product worked so well on my face, it might

work also work for my tired-looking eyes. Now my newest beauty routine each morning is to wet two cotton pads with witch hazel, lie down, close my peepers for five minutes, and relax. Surprise! It helps. Cucumber slices and chilled tea bags may also be used for the same purpose, but for me, the results are better with witch hazel. Speaking of fruits and veggies—and let’s face it who isn’t speaking of fruits and vegetables these days—the produce aisle of your local groceries store is a treasure trove of natural beauty secrets. Every women wants to recapture the glow of her youth, right? Well, here is a dry skin facial mask recipe using fruits from the fridge that will bring back that dewy look—if only for an evening. I don’t know about you, but I will take a dewy evening any time. In a small bowl, crush one-half cup each of ripe strawberries, pineapple, and peaches. Add the yolk of one egg. Mix and apply to your face for five minutes. And there you have it. When all is said and done, staying ahead of the beauty game is a lot of work. I realize that in light of the monumental world problems that surround us, feeling and looking as good as possible pales in importance. However, I just function better when I make the effort. My promise to myself is to ignore the hype and search for beauty secrets that have worked for years. Won’t you join me in my fight to overcome cosmetic-counter addiction? Consider this a public service announcement.

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n the spirit of full disclosure, I must confess to an addiction with semi-serious consequences: I have become a cosmetic-counter junkie. My obsession: buy and try a multitude of so-called anti-aging miracles that promise the fabled fountain of youth in a jar, a bar, or a bottle. To illustrate my out-of-control behavior, I offer the following example. On a recent excursion to a neighborhood drugstore, my intentions were honorable enough. My shopping list clearly listed toothpaste, shampoo, and birthday cards for two of my granddaughters. But the mere sight of the cosmetic aisle was intoxicating, and I found myself, once again, mesmerized by its allure. This was not the first time I had scanned endless shelves overflowing with lotions, potions, and, most of all, promise. Every elixir sang out: “Buy me! Try me!” And, of course, I did just that. As a woman of a certain age, do you loiter around the beauty section of your nearby Walgreens, CVS, Target, or Walmart? Have you been known to race to your nearest health food store every time Dr. Oz (the daytime TV guru on all things related to selfimprovement) mentions a supplement designed to dramatically improve your appearance in just a matter of days? I have. In fact, I walked into a local health food store just a few weeks ago and requested a Dr. Oz-sanctioned product for “miracle weight loss.” The saleswoman laughed and said, “By any chance were you watching Dr. Oz today? You are about the 100th women in the last hour wanting the same stuff.” She then led me to an entire section in the store devoted exclusively to his recommended products. I left that store with over $30 of wishful thinking in my plastic bag. There is no doubt; I am hooked on the eternal quest for beauty, and apparently millions of other American women are as well. The evidence of my folly is lined up along the back our bathroom counter like little toy soldiers ready to do battle. But there is more: bottles and jars fight with towels and sheets for space in my tiny linen cabinet— with an occasional errant tube crashing to the floor reminiscent of Fibber McGee’s famous closet. The truth is, I am inundated with stuff. The time has come, or so my spouse often reminds me, to give this nonsense a rest. Surely, I thought, there must be a better way to do the most with what I have, regardless of age. So, with all due respect to the many so-called “beauty experts” who reside in TV land and edit beauty columns in glossy women’s magazines, I made the decision to conduct a cosmetic-counter intervention on my own behalf. In doing so, I have turned

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