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Jersey, just over the bridge spanning into Philadelphia, the still-green area that most likely inspired The Garden State tagline.

My years in the South, first in rural Georgia, then here in North Carolina, now outnumber the years I spent “up there.” Here’s what I’ve learned: Gratitude to my entrepreneurial fellow transplants, for making it possible to find a genuine Philly-style cheesesteak in the South.

(The first time I tried to order one in Georgia, I got a flat-folded Steak-umm on toast, smeared with orange-yellow cheddar cheese.)

That I was tougher when I lived up north, at least when it comes to dealing with snowy roads. Or maybe that was just the invincibility of youth.

It’s really lovely to be brought a pie, or some fried chicken, when there’s a death in the family. Score one for the South on that.

That saying “I love you” out loud to family and friends was uncomfortable at first, but is now a joyful habit. And that hugs — sometimes even on the job, at the end of certain photo shoots — are a great boost to a day.

Most importantly, I’ve learned that home is wherever you make it.

That seems to be the mantra of the people we’ve met in compiling this issue: A relocated newlywed, a couple of outdoor-loving retirees, grandparents moving closer to “the kids.”

These folks know that home is where the heart is. But we’re glad they’ve chosen here.

Thanks for reading,

Nancy Pardue Editor

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I WAS BORN and raised in southern New

Amber and Nancy hang out at Cary’s Bond Park.

IN MY FIRST couple of years in the Triangle, people I met would often ask me one of these two questions: “Have you found a church home?” or “Which team do you root for?”

At first the queries seemed odd to me, but I realized folks were really asking if I had found a group of friends. Had I found a community?

This desire to find common ground is universal. Throughout this issue we bring you stories of strangers coming together to help one another settle in. Starting on page 18 several immigrants share how they have made their homes in Western Wake County. On page 26 longtime Cary residents welcome newcomers with useful advice. In our Charity Spotlight, Thrift 2 Gift founders George and Nicolette King offer their customers friendship

and make our community stronger by donating money to help others.

We hope you will find inspiration in these stories or maybe just the satisfaction of knowing that the people who make our community vibrant also make it a great place to live.

For me, after 15 years in the Triangle, I now have a wonderful network of loving friends. But while I cheer on the Hurricanes and appreciate the college rivalries, my heart will always belong to my St. Louis Cardinals.

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letters from readers Giving Back We asked readers, “Why does giving back to the community matter to you?” Here are a few of the great responses we received.

“It matters to me because I know that I have needed help before and may need it again in the future. Giving back to the community matters because the better we all are, the better we will be in the future. Giving back matters to me because I want the world to be a better place.”

– Steven M. Gebeaux “The communities we live in are only as good as we make them. If we do not take the time to give back to them, then they will not be there for us when

“On behalf of our board of directors, our director, staff and people that believe in our organization, I want to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation for highlighting the North Carolina Society of Hispanic Professionals in Cary Magazine’s Charity Spotlight section … Thanks for helping us to share with Cary Magazine’s readers the importance of the work we are doing for the benefit of everybody living in North Carolina.”

Marco A. Zarate, president and co-founder, N.C. Society of Hispanic Professionals “I saw the pictures online and they looked amazing! It was truly an experience I will never forget. Thank you again for everything.”

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“I absolutely love your final article and the visual layout. Thanks again for the opportunity to share my my thoughts and opinions. It was a lot of fun!”

Vee Carthens, honeylemontea.com “Thank you for sending us a complimentary copy of Cary Magazine with our shea butter bar featured. We all were impressed at the quality of the publication and the wonderful articles that were in this month’s edition. We appreciate the coverage and will definitely refer our Raleigh friends to your magazine.”

Jennifer Toney, O My Soap! in Newton, N.C. “Thanks so much for including us in the March/April edition of Cary Magazine … The feature turned out great!”

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it is needed. We should all strive to make our community and those we interact in as successful as possible.”

– Scott Suehle “I love giving back to my community!

It’s fun, you meet great people, and you can get an immediate joy from doing something.”

– Barb Deal “My husband and I feel that giving back is very important. Through the years we have been on both sides of the fence and have learned to appreciate the goodness of helping others.”

– Maureen and George Howard “We give back because it feels good, and it’s an important example to set for the future givers in our family: our kids and grandkids.”

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“This is a place that I feel everyone can

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Hannah Chan loves Cary, but she still has a hard time finding her way around. “Here the signs are green and hidden by the trees,” she said. “I drive slow, but the good thing is the people in North Carolina don’t honk. They are very good.”

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if you do business with integrity, you take care of your clients, and you have a serving heart.”

– Hannah Chan, real estate agent

A World of Welcome Immigrants share how they’ve made a home in Western Wake WRITTEN BY AMBER KEISTER | PHOTOGRAPHED BY JONATHAN FREDIN

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ne of the great things about Western Wake County is the diversity of its population.

Immigrants bring their traditions and enrich our community in countless ways.

According to the latest U.S. Census, 27 percent of Morrisville residents, 19 percent of Cary residents, 10 percent of Apex residents, nearly 9 percent of Fuquay-Varina residents, and almost 8 percent of Holly Springs residents are foreign born. They settle here for the same reasons other transplants do: the mild climate, top-notch education and abundant jobs.

Once here, many immigrants also start businesses. We invited three immigrant entrepreneurs to share how they have found a home and a livelihood here.

Hannah Chan

Real estate agent Hannah Chan wants to make sure all her clients feel welcome in Cary.

Hannah and her husband, Leo, met in Hong Kong, and she followed him to the United States – first to San Jose, Calif., and then to North Carolina when IBM transferred Leo here. At first Hannah was uneasy about living in the South.

“When I first moved here, I felt like I was in the middle of nowhere,” said Hannah. “Even the movers, when they came to our house in California, asked, ‘Where are you moving?’ North Carolina. ‘Oh, then you don’t need your TV.’ Twelve years ago they told

me there was no TV in North Carolina!”

Hannah was pleasantly surprised by her warm welcome.

“In the subdivision, people don’t know us, but they wave at us. I said, ‘Leo, you must be very popular. Why is everybody waving at you?’”

Still, she struggled to make friends until she, Leo and their baby daughter went to the Raleigh Chinese Christian Church located in Cary. By the end of their first visit, Hannah had connected with another mom who advised her on the area’s best schools and neighborhoods. continued on page 20

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“My dream was for a long, long, long time. I used to say, ‘I have to do it, I have to do it.’”

Matheos Geblemedhin, from left, Eden Mekonen, Azeb Mekonnen and kitchen assistant Laura Bautista eat at Awaze Ethiopian restaurant in Cary. “What makes us happy is when people come here to eat, when we see their smiles, their happy faces, then we’re happy too,” said Azeb.

– Azeb Mekonnen, who dreamed of having her own restaurant for years

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Azeb Mekonnen, Matheos

That experience, as a newcomer who so desperately needed information, convinced Hannah to go into real estate. Now at Cary Raleigh Realty, she and her team of agents serve mostly Chinese-speaking clients, whether they are looking for investment property or a new home.

She is often the first person to welcome new families to the area, so Hannah helps however she can.

“I want to help them succeed, because this is a place of abundance,” said Hannah.

“This is a place that I feel everyone can succeed if you do business with integrity, you take care of your clients, and you have a serving heart.” caryraleighrealty.com

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Azeb Mekonnen followed her heart to Cary, but then she followed her passion.

Azeb had been living in Toronto, working for a restaurant, when she met and fell in love with Matheos Geblemedhin, a fellow Ethiopian refugee. The couple married in 2006, and they moved to Cary where Matheos had a job with Tekelec, now Oracle.

At first Azeb worked as a lab tech, but always there was this idea in the back of her head: She wanted to open a restaurant.

“My dream was for a long, long, long time,” Azeb said. “I used to say, ‘I have to do it, I have to do it.’”

With the support of her coworkers who loved the Ethiopian food she brought to

potlucks, Azeb started a catering business.

Then a restaurant space opened in Cary, and with the support of her husband and family, she opened Awaze earlier this year.

“Azeb’s got a lot of passion for cooking,” said Matheos. “So when the chance opened to buy this restaurant, we jumped on it.”

Azeb’s sister Eden Mekonen, who was living in Maryland, came to Cary to help with the restaurant.

“We are a very close family; we cannot live without one another,” said Eden.

The family enjoys tremendous support from fellow immigrants and the wider community, all three say.

“When you come as a newcomer, you might feel like you’re not supported by anycontinued on page 22

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and New Zealand. With the support of her husband, body, that you’re alone,” said Eden. “But everybody I Anis Roshan, she started Indigo Dance Evolution Academy about 18 months ago in Cary. She now see is very friendly.”

Azeb agrees and tells how when she got lost in leads classes at area community centers and for corporate clients that include Cisco and NetApp. Cary, a police officer helped her find her way.

“Dance has been my life since the age of 3,” she “I thought he was going to give me a ticket,” she said. “He asked me, ‘What happened?’ And I said, said. “I’ve dabbled in many different dance forms ‘I’m going the wrong way. I’m lost.’ He said, ‘Follow in India, but Bollywood seems to have captured the imagination of the world.” me.’ And he took me where I was going!”

She offers classes for all ages, She laughs at the story, as if from elementary school to seshe still can’t believe her luck that “Being a niors. She also offers “workout day. But the sisters don’t spend in style” routines, combining aerobic much time looking back. The futhis community, moves of Indian classical and folk ture is much too bright. dances with Zumba set to up-tem“The only thing I miss is friends there has been po Bollywood music. Cultural lesand some family,” said Azeb. “Other nothing like it. sons are mixed with choreography than that, I got everything here.”

This has opened to help her students understand awazecuisine.com up everything for and master the moves.

The camaraderie of dance Priya Chellani me.” and music has helped Priya make Priya Chellani wants to build – Priya Chellani, friends and promote connections bridges with dance and music. dance instructor among her students.

When she first arrived in Cary “Being a teacher in this comin 2011, she noticed that Indian dance was restricted to the ethnic communities here. munity, there has been nothing like it. This has But as a lifelong dancer, Priya wanted to share her opened up everything for me,” she said.

With interest in her classes blossoming, Priya is passion with bigger audiences.

“I can offer this to the wider community,” she pleased with where she has finally landed. The laidsaid. “I don’t want to restrict it just to my own, be- back pace of life in Cary, its abundant natural beauty, cause that’s boring. When you come to a foreign and the community’s acceptance of foreign cultures country, you don’t come there to go from your little have her feeling at home. “After all the boxes I’ve Indian village to a little Indian ghetto. You want to packed and unpacked, all the containers that have carried my cargo from one country to another, this is be out there in the world, sharing your skills.”

Priya studied classical Indian dance as a child the end of the road for me,” she said. “This is the end in Bandra, India, a suburb of Mumbai. She has been of the journey. This is where I will call home.” priyachellani.com teaching since 1986, first in India, then in Dubai

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Priya Chellani leads a Bollywood-style “flash mob” on April 2 at Cisco to celebrate Holi, the Indian festival of color.

Priya Chellani offers about 14 to 15 dance classes a week, including this one at the Morrisville Aquatic and Fitness Center.

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CARY’S LIST of accolades is long, and

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The Insider: Becca Smith The Newcomers: Gil & Marlene Cockfield

A “must-do” for Cary newcomers is Waverly Place’s summer concert series, dubbed Wind Down Wednesdays. So says Becca Smith of Cary, in welcoming newcomers Gil and Marlene Cockfield to the area. See more of Smith’s welcoming advice, next page.

When the Cockfields decided to leave Connecticut after 40 years, they considered Gil’s home state of South Carolina, and their children’s homes in Washington, D.C. and Virginia.

North Carolina — and Cary — won out.

The retired schoolteacher and airplane engine builder enjoy walking and the symphony, and exploring their new hometown.

We paired them with Becca Smith, director of marketing for Smith & Smith CPA, a member of Cary-Kildaire Rotary Club, and a Cary Chamber ambassador, for an insider’s look at their new home. Smith was once a newcomer, too.

“I’m originally from Eastern Tennessee, and moved to Cary in 2004,” she said. “I didn’t know anyone then, but made friends when moving into the Lochmere neighborhood, joining a church, and getting involved with the chamber. Now I love everything here! It’s been a fabulous 10 years.”

Smith introduced the Cockfields to one of her family’s favorite Cary spots, Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve. Known as a wildlife habitat, the preserve’s north-facing bluffs also produce vegetation unusual to this area, including Eastern Hemlock trees.

“You can find us here on the weekends, exploring the trails and looking for animals,” she said. “The Stevens Nature Center offers continued on page 28

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Another of Smith’s favorite places is Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve; the Cockfields are avid walkers, and upon discovering the Swift Creep Loop here were more than impressed with the outdoor offerings of their new home.

BECCA SMITH’S INSIDER ADVICE ➤ “The red light at High House Road and Cary Parkway can be LONG, so allow yourself plenty of time if you’re heading toward Prestonwood Country Club.”

➤ “Categorize Cary by shopping centers: Crossroads, Park West Village, Stone Creek Village, Preston and Downtown. If you can get to these five places, you can get anywhere in Cary!”

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all kinds of educational things for families.

And the whole place makes you feel like you are tucked away in the mountains. Our dog, Griffin, loves it too!”

“We love to walk, and one of the things that attracted us to the Cary area is its many parks,” Marlene said of the town’s 30 park areas, offering a multitude of recreation options.

Gil took in the view while hiking the Swift Creek Loop at Hemlock Bluffs.

“I didn’t know Cary was so hilly!” he said.

The trio’s next stop was at Waverly Place, where Smith’s family enjoys the free concerts of Wind Down Wednesdays, held this year throughout June and July. The 2015 schedule features bands such as The Embers, Jim Quick and Coastline, and Band of Oz. “This is a must-do for a Cary newcomer,” Smith said. “Our boys, Trent, 8, and Mark, 5, love the water play and awesome playset, and we have tons of friends who attend too. You can take a lawn chair, grab some dinner — there are lots of places to choose from — and

spend an evening outside.”

While the Cockfields had shopped at Waverly’s Whole Foods store, they hadn’t explored the rest of the center. They were delighted to find out more about its shops, restaurants and events.

“This was a big help!” said Gil. Another of Smith’s favorite local spots is Koka Booth Amphitheatre, where her family takes part in events all year long, from the July 4 celebration and Reel-ly Scary Halloween, to live music and festivals.

It was music to Marlene’s ear to learn that Booth also serves as the summer home of the North Carolina Symphony’s Summerfest Series, so the couple can continue enjoying symphonic sounds outdoors with a lineup that opens on May 23 with Rhapsody in Blue, and runs through July 9.

“The grounds at Koka Booth are beautiful, and intimate for concerts,” Smith told them, “and the loop around the lake is great for biking, running, jogging and exploring.” continued on page 31

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Cary native David Williams is seeing his hometown anew through the eyes of his bride, Amanda, who moved here last year from Iowa. One of their favorite fun spots is the disc golf course at Middle Creek Park, where Amanda has introduced David to the sport via the wooded 18-hole, par-3 course.

DAVID WILLIAMS’ INSIDER ADVICE ➤ “Learn six roads and you can navigate Cary with ease: Maynard (a loop); Walnut (major shopping); Harrison (first Cary exit coming from the airport and home to Cary’s largest employer, SAS); Cary Parkway (make a giant C); 30

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and High House and Chatham.

Knowing these gives you alternatives to the busier highways and dissects Cary.” ➤ “Get involved with Town of Cary elected officials, and have a voice in its future.”

➤ “Cary has pristine parks and many miles of walking trails called greenways. Pick up a copy of Bike & Hike Cary at Town Hall. It’s a great map and shows all the parks and trails so you can start exploring!”

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Best Place for Business: Raleigh-Cary; Forbes, 2014

The Insider: David Williams The Newcomer: Amanda Williams

➤ “Embrace the international diversity of Cary. Connect with your international neighbors, try new restaurants, and explore the international grocery stores around Cary.”

This newcomer-mentor duo just happens to share a Cary address: They’re newlyweds!

Real estate broker David met Amanda on a mission ship as part of an all-volunteer crew sailing the world to deliver books and aid to local peoples. They’ve since backpacked through the jungles of Africa, and married last June.

“Of course love would have taken me to Amanda’s home in Iowa, but all along I was thinking, ‘Please, please move to Cary!’” he joked of their long-distance courtship.

Now David is seeing his hometown anew, through his bride’s eyes. Amanda, meanwhile, has earned her real estate license and joined David’s firm, Cary Real Estate. com, which serves southwest Wake County.

“I’m enjoying real estate. It’s a great opportunity to interact with many different people, and help them make an important decision,” Amanda said.

The couple also leads mission teams at Hope Community Church. Working together means they can travel together as well, on missions to places like Uganda and Haiti.

“We like to think that we sell houses here, so that we can help people build houses there,” David said.

As for her new home, Amanda said, “I love it here! In Iowa the roads follow a grid pattern, bordered by the Mississippi River, so it took me a while to figure out Cary. But I’m really impressed with the beautiful parks and how the greenway systems run through neighborhoods. That sets Cary apart.”

One of their favorite fun spots is the disc golf course at Middle Creek Park, where Amanda has introduced David to the sport via the wooded 18-hole, par-3 course.

Today’s Cary, David says, offers many such places for escape, and is much different continued on page 32

#1

School System with Most National Board Certified Teachers: Wake County Public Schools; National Board for Teaching Standards, 2014

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Most Internet-Connected City in U.S.: Cary; U.S. Census Bureau, 2014

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Safest City in America: Cary; 24/7 Wall St., 2014

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Safest City in N.C.: Apex;

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Movoto, 2015

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#8

Best City to Live In: Cary;

#9

Best Place for Jobs

24/7 Wall St., 2014

Requiring Post-Secondary Education: Raleigh-Cary; CityLab, 2014

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BECCA’S BEST-OF ➤ Wind Down Wednesdays at Waverly Place; waverlycary.com ➤ $5 Tuesday Movies at Stone Theaters and $5 Taco Tuesdays at Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, both in Park West Village, Morrisville; parkwestvillage.net ➤ Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve and Stevens Nature Center; hemlockbluffs.org and townofcary.org ➤ Koka Booth Amphitheatre events; boothamphitheatre.com and ncsymphony.org/summerfest ➤ Volunteering. “There are plenty of opportunities to give back within the community: Book drives, food collections for InterFaith Food Shuttle, sorting clothes at Dorcas Ministries, ringing the Salvation Army bell, helping with an Easter egg hunt at Life Experiences. My family loves to volunteer together and help others in the Cary community!”

DAVID’S FAVES ➤ Movies by Moonlight and concerts at Koka Booth Amphitheatre; boothamphitheatre.com ➤ The trails at Lake Lochmere; lochmere.org/community/trail-maps ➤ Disc golf at Middle Creek Park;

Goodberry’s Frozen Custard is a casual date spot for the couple. David grew up nearby, when the restaurants on Kildaire Farm Road were woods.

townofcary.org ➤ Golf at MacGregor Downs or Prestonwood Country Club; macgregor-downs.org and prestonwood.com ➤ Mountain biking the trails at Lake Crabtree Park, Morrisville; wakegov.com/parks/lakecrabtree ➤ Ice cream at Goodberry’s Frozen Custard; goodberrys.com ➤ Taking newcomers on their first overview tour. “I love showing off my hometown and the high quality of life it offers!”

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than earlier versions of the town.

“I grew up with Cary,” he said, “where Cary Crossroads is now, when the restaurants on Kildaire Farm Road were woods.

Picture barns and silos!

“I have sold houses built in fields I used to farm with my dad. And while I used to say ‘Raleigh’ at conferences, now I can say ‘Cary’ even at national events, and people know about it.

“It’s no accident that Cary turned out to be one of the top places to live in the U.S.,” David said. “Early leaders made bold strate-

gic decisions and laid the groundwork for Cary to blossom into a unique, well-planned community. As a Cary native, I love that my hometown has grown into a town with international flavor.”

Among the simple Cary pleasures David is also sharing with Amanda are casual dates at Goodberry’s Frozen Custard, an allnatural brand not available in Iowa.

Under the sun and over a parfait made of coconut, strawberry and chocolate custards, the two smile.

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first public high school was on the campus of what is

Cary Arts Center, left.

now

➤ Cary’s Parks,

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Recreation and Cultural Resources

Cary has been recognized as a

Bicycle-Friendly

Department was the

Community by the League of American Bicyclists.

first parks department in the Triangle to receive national accreditation.

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➤ WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary is home to professional men’s soccer team the Carolina RailHawks, and pionships and NCAA Men’s and Women’s

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host to ACC Cham-

Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival is one of the

College Cup tourna-

Southeast’s largest premier festivals, drawing about 60,000

ments.

people to downtown Cary each August.

➤

The Page-Walker Arts and History Center, left, is located in Cary’s oldest and most

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To ďŹ nd the best medical care for your family, look no further. From the top of your head to the tips of your toes, these local professionals cover it all.

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PATRICK LAWRENCE, DDS

RAYMOND FERRI, DDS

FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY

431 Keisler Drive Cary, NC 27518 (919) 859-1330 • CaryCosmeticDentist.com

ENJOY THE BENEFITS THAT EXPERIENCE CAN OFFER. When it comes to getting great results, experience matters, and that’s what you will get when you trust your dental care to Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, Raymond M. Ferri, DDS, and Patrick A. Lawrence, DDS. Dr. Ferri has been serving Cary for over 25 years. He is a graduate of UNC Dental School and every year takes more than the required continuing education to enhance his skills. Dr. Lawrence received his initial training in the Dominican Republic, graduated from NYU Dental School and completed a general practice residency

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at Brookdale University Hospital. They enjoy creating beautiful smiles for their patients, and over the years have been voted as one of the top family and cosmetic dental practices in Western Wake.

The staff is equally competent, also attending ongoing continuing education and getting many compliments from patients on their abilities and chair-side manners. Our hygienists are trained to treat periodontal disease and to do oral cancer screenings. Individuals in our administrative department have been involved in dentistry for more than 25 years and can help

you get the most from your dental benefits. We utilize all the latest technology. Our digital ITero scanner replaces the need for messy impressions and provides accurate results with maximum patient comfort.

Don’t just take our word for it. Come by any time and see for yourself. We are accepting new patients and would love to have you become part of our dental family.

To learn more about our practice and read patient reviews, visit our website, CaryCosmeticDentist.com.

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GENERATIONS FAMILY PRACTICE

JOANN SUMNER

CARINNE MCKEEVER

LINN FLODERUS

MICAELA RIDDLE

JUSTIN GLODOWSKI

MELANIE MINTZER

CHRISTINE MACOMBER

110 Preston Executive Drive, Suite 100 • Cary, NC 27513 (919) 852-3999 • info@generationsfamilypractice.com GenerationsFamilyPractice.com

FAMILY HEALTHCARE FROM CRADLE TO ROCKER A small family medical practice has established an extensive line-up of healthcare services to care for the extended families who call Cary home.

Generations Family Practice offers comprehensive primary medical care — from ‘cradle to rocker’ — to include Well-Baby care, Adult Health services, Geriatrics, and everything in between.

Led by founder Melanie Mintzer, MD, the team of medical professionals at this decade-old Cary practice understands the unique and evolving healthcare needs of each generation. Having taught Family Medicine at UNC Chapel Hill for 20 years, including many of the family doctors in Cary, Mintzer exemplifies the practice’s personal-touch and hightech tenets.

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“The patient is at the center of everything we do,” she said.

The team’s focus on the patient is evident in the practice’s emphasis on serving the medical needs of each generation.

“A child’s healthcare needs are very different than those of her 40-year-old mother, or even her 72-year-old-grandmother,” said pediatrician Christine Macomber, MD, who joined Generations in 2013. “Our team of medical providers can serve the entire family while providing continuity of care from generation to generation.”

Macomber is board certified from the American Board of Pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

In addition to Macomber, the Generations clinical team also includes Justin Glodowski, DO, who is board certified in family practice. He brings decades of experience in family-centered primary care, including men’s health, women’s health, pediatrics and geriatrics.

He has special interests in skin and vein disorders; sports-related injuries; and nonsurgical treatment of the back and spine.

The practice also now offers skin care and today’s most popular cosmetic medical services — including Rejuvapen, and ultrasonic, nonsurgical facelifts called “ultherapy” — and its own line of skin care products developed to serve the unique needs of each generation.

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3761 N.W. Cary Parkway, Suite 100 Cary, NC 27513 (919) 460-0963 • PrestonDentalCenter.com

The husband and wife team of Dr. Greg

or sleep apnea solution. Dr. J. Gregory Mayes

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from UNC Chapel Hill

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thetic patient care.

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KEVIN PRUE PRUE PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS PERFORMANCE

1020 Southhill Drive Suite 140 Cary, NC 27513 (919) 678-8828 • kevin.prue@pruept.com pruept.com

Prue Physical Therapy & Sports Perfor-

creates an atmosphere where patients can

programs, massage therapy and fitness consult-

mance, located in Cary off Weston Parkway,

achieve their desired outcomes faster than at

ing. By providing all of these services in one

provides a variety of services and experiences

other facilities.

facility, individuals have a wide range of choices

unlike others in the area. Dr. Kevin Prue is a

to improve their health and fitness.

graduate of Duke University’s Doctor of Physi-

Unknown to many, you do not need a phy-

cal Therapy Program and focuses his practice

sician referral prior to seeing a physical therapist.

on patients with sports and orthopedic related

Patients wishing to have an injury evaluated or

injuries. All appointments are one-on-one with

start any of the programs offered, should simply

Dr. Prue, so his attention is focused solely on

call the Prue Physical Therapy office and start

you during your appointment. Patients who

the process to becoming healthier and pain free.

receive care at Prue Physical Therapy & Sports

All these factors are why Prue Physical Therapy

Performance will see evaluation and treatment

& Sports Performance is increasingly becoming

techniques ranging from video analysis, man-

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the popular choice for athletes and non-athletes

ual therapy, exercise and other research-based

mance wants to promote healthy lifestyles and

of all ages to improve their health, fitness or re-

methods to identify and correct the root cause

stop injuries before they occur, so aside from

cover from an injury. “At Prue Physical Therapy

of your pain or dysfunction. This philosophy,

physical therapy they offer sports performance

& Sports Performance we help people Move

paired with Dr. Prue’s knowledge and skills,

or personal training services, injury prevention

Better, Perform Better and Hurt Less.”

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The doctors of Riccobene Associates are honored to be recognized as Top Doctors in the Triangle. We take pride in delivering the highest quality dental care in a relaxed and comfortable environment.

For us, providing great patient service starts with your first call, where you will hear us say, “How can we Brighten your smile?”

For our team, it reinforces our goal to provide each patient with outstanding service.

Our caring professionals realize that each patient’s needs are different, so we not only provide expert advice, but listen to your goals to help formulate a plan to accomplish them.

Since we are preferred providers with most insurance plans and offer our “Compassionate Healthcare Financing” initiative, we are BRANDED CONTENT SECTION

able to achieve patient’s goals within their financial budget.

One reason we are consistently recognized as Top Doctors is due to our ability to handle all aspects of a patient’s dental needs through our family of offices. Whether you are having our pediatric dentist evaluate your newborn, needing oral surgery for the removal of wisdom teeth or having one of our cosmetic dentists give you the smile of your dreams, our team can handle it all. Although we go above and beyond to make sure everyone feels comfortable, we know some patients still feel an ounce of fear. For those patients, we provide state-of-the-art sedation options.

As we continue to provide the most advanced patient care, we are pleased to announce

the addition of 3D technology in our offices.

This new technology will assist our doctors in providing treatment plans and helping to place dental implants. We are also happy to announce plans to add Orthodontics to our family of offices in the near future.

We are proud to have built our reputation on providing excellent service, quality dental care, and a compassionate staff. If these qualities are a match for you and your family, we hope you will trust us for your dental needs. Visit www.BrushAndFloss.com to learn more or to schedule an appointment.

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MATHEW SCHMITT, DMD

TODD SNINSKI, DMD

SNINSKI & SCHMITT FAMILY DENTISTRY CARY OFFICE 100 Ridgeview Dr., Suite 103 • Cary, NC 27511 (919) 467-2203 • ssfamilydentistry.com

We are a caring team of dental professionals committed to the dental health of your entire family.

At Sninski & Schmitt Family Dentistry, we work hard to provide a comfortable environment where our patients can truly relax.

Our experienced dentists, Dr. Todd Sninski and Dr. Mathew Schmitt, offer personalized care to each patient and utilize the latest dental technologies to deliver fabulous results.

Whether it’s CEREC sameday crowns, INVISALIGN clear braces or our newest technology

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of placing and restoring DENTAL IMPLANTS, our dentists will do whatever it takes to provide the best dental experience.

Both Dr. Sninski and Dr. Schmitt have been providing quality dental care in the Triangle for more than 12 years.

Your dental health is our top priority.

We take the time to get to know you and your unique dental concerns, and we are dedicated to providing the highest quality service to meet your needs. We have convenient locations in Cary and Holly Springs, so you can be

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We always welcome new patients, and we accept most dental insurance. Check us out on our website, ssfamilydentistry.com.

On the site you can meet our fabulous dental team, see what our patients are saying about us, take a tour of the office, explore the services we have to offer, and request an appointment or consult. Also stop by our Facebook page to see what we are doing in the community or to get a fun dental fact.

Make an appointment with us today!

When you leave, you’ll be all smiles.

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RADHIKA GUPTA, Au.D.

DONELLA HELLENKAMP, Au.D.

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“WE LISTEN TO YOUR HEARING NEEDS” Triangle Hearing Services, P.A. is where better hearing begins! Our practice is recognized for its exceptional service, expertise and status as one of the top Lyric® providers in the United States and the ONLY Premier Elite provider of Lyric® in the Triangle. Lyric® is the world’s first and only 100% invisible, 24/7 wearable, showerproof, extended wear hearing device. Triangle Hearing Services, P.A. is where you will receive the best care and compassion possible.

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Each and every one of your appointments at Triangle Hearing Services, P.A. is with one of our Doctors of Audiology. We pride ourselves in providing the best customer service. Visit our website at TriangleHearing.com and read the “Rave Reviews” we have received from some of our patients.

Our Doctors love what they do! Their

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At Triangle Hearing Services, P.A., “We Listen to Your Hearing Needs!”

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Two vascular specialties in one location — Triangle Vascular Associates Triangle Vascular Associates (TVA) effectively combines two medical specialties to provide patients with the optimal expertise and knowledge of both a dedicated vascular surgeon and experienced radiologist. TVA features an exclusively outpatient setting committed to best practices and excellent patient outcomes, offering the latest vascular surgical procedures and minimally invasive treatments performed under image guidance.

The wide range of services includes endovascular therapy for peripheral arterial disease (PAD), minimally invasive treatments for varicose veins, uterine fibroids and pelvic congestion – with anesthesia available when nec46 MAY 2015

essary. TVA also specializes in dialysis access management, interventional oncology, vascular access and pain management. The center takes pride in efficient patient management from scheduling to procedures to follow-up reports. Patients receive the expert care they expect and deserve, combined with the clinical skills they need.

All procedures are performed by highly trained board certified physicians. Steve Loehr, MD, the medical director, is an interventional radiologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral vascular disease. Clifford Abels, MD, is a vascular surgeon known for his skill and expertise with

the ESRD patient population, including fistula creation and salvage.

Triangle Vascular Associates has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. Joint Commission accreditation means our organization complies with the highest standards for safety and quality care.

Our facility underwent a thorough onsite evaluation against more than 150 standards that promote quality care and patient safety.

TVA, its physicians and staff are all dedicated to the exceptional patient experience.

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ANN KRAMER TRIANGLE WHOLE, WELL & GOOD

The mission at Triangle Whole, Well & Good is to provide counseling and coaching services using a whole person framework.

Led by Licensed Professional Counselor, Ann Kramer, Triangle Whole, Well & Good uses a proactive, solution-focused model called the Life Puzzle to assist clients in putting the pieces of their lives together.

Ann’s passion as a counselor and coach is to help clients transform traumas and challenges. She developed Life Puzzle as a practical, tangible tool to show clients how a wholeness mindset provides a grounded, organized way to build a life no matter how chaotic things may currently be.

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Ann works with teens, young adults, adults, and seniors. In her words, “Every client is at a unique stage of building their wholeness.” Ann begins at the beginning — wher-

ever the client is right now — and a dynamic process ensues to meet the client’s needs.

Triangle Whole, Well & Good’s office is located in Cary, but Ann also offers online sessions for those with busy schedules or who need help from a distance. She keeps flexible office hours, sees clients by appointment, and accepts insurance. Ann provides small group counseling for women as well as parent/teen workshops.

Ann holds degrees in counseling and early childhood development from the College of William & Mary. She is nationally certified through NBCC and is licensed in North Carolina. Ann has been practicing for 20 years.

Triangle Whole, Well & Good — start with Wholeness, end up Well & Good!

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Roger and Nancy Schuh, back row, moved to Cary earlier this year to be nearer their grandchildren, from left, Kimberly, Connor and Allison.

Among Connor’s reasons to celebrate the move is that he can visit his grandparents in lieu of shopping with his sisters.

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PARENTING Relocation creates more quality time WRITTEN BY NANCY PARDUE PHOTOGRAPHED BY JONATHAN FREDIN

ROGER AND NANCY SCHUH arrived in Cary this

past January with boxes in tow. The reasons?

Kimberly, Allison and Connor of Apex, aka the grandkids.

“The first weekend we were here, we went to their basketball, soccer and hockey games, all before unpacking our boxes,” said Nancy. “The boxes could wait.”

That grandparents will do the darnedest things for the kids is a well-known fact. For the Schuhs, married 55 years, the decision came down to driving 100 miles back home to Winston-Salem after attending their grandchildren’s athletic and music events, or staying over, or moving.

“We finally thought, ‘We can stay here and they’ll grow up and we’ll miss it, or we can move,’” Roger said. “So we decided to spend these years in Cary with them.”

What’s been gained by Grandma and Grandpa’s move to the SearStone community? Ask the kids.

“It’s so much better!” said Allison, 14, who plays basketball and soccer, and flute in her school band. She’s known for leaving thank-you notes on her pillow after she sleeps over, and dubbing her grandfather “cool and funny” in his latest birthday card.

“They can take us to practice and come to our games, and they’re always here to support us. And in high school I’ll be playing golf, like Grandpa, so I’m glad he’s close now,” she said.

Kimberly, 16, a basketball star and French horn player, enjoys the talks she has with her grandparents, and looking at old photos. As the eldest grandchild — there are two continued on page 52

The Schuhs’ home is full of mementos from the grandkids; living closer to them makes it easier to continue family traditions.

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Stepping stones made by all five of their grandchildren welcome visitors to the Schuhs, including one declaring that Grandpa Rocks!

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more, Alex and Andrew in Virginia, ages 9 and 11 — she has a few extra memories of family activities, many of them recorded in her grandmother’s log books along with the children’s signed and dated drawings.

“Libraries, museums, concerts, the pumpkin patch — I’ve kept a book for each of them,” Nancy said. “We used to think we’d never get out of the library, and they’d check out so many books they could hardly carry them, but they love reading and it’s something they can take with them through life. It’s the same with music.”

Roger has taught woodworking skills to each grandchild, evolving to include saws and drill press. The girls’ tools sport flowers, and will likely accompany them to college one day.

He still donates his skills to benefit schools for the handicapped in Winston-Salem, but he’s famous with the children for making things like Allison’s lap desk, and the “Tony Stewart two-seater race car” Kimberly calls his most famous project — which accidentally resulted in Allison’s broken ankle.

Other family traditions now easier to keep include annual Christmas recitals that began with Grandpa’s old trumpet, and baking butter cookies with sprinkles alongside Grandma.

“She gives me a special signal when I make my free throws,” Kimberly added with a smile. “I like having them continued on page 54

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Memory Lane, Schuh Edition is a handmade game that helps the family share their heritage with fun facts on everyone, including the Schuhs’ grandsons Alex and Andrew, who live in Virginia.

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Gene and Betty Doyle are glad to be back in Cary for more quality time with granddaughters Morgan, left, and Mollie. Their best times are “every time,” Betty says. “We just love being able to be with them.”

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here to watch me grow up.”

They even have a homemade board game titled Memory Lane, Schuh Edition. Aside from being fun, it teaches the kids about their family, Roger says, and imparting knowledge is important.

“When they were really young we gave them money, and took them to the bank to show them that when you save money, you get something in return. Back then the return was a lollipop. Now we give them a few shares of stock for their birthdays and Christmas, things like Disney, Starbucks, McDonald’s. They see the growth, and are learning that saving money really does get them something.”

“Roger makes cute certificates that show the stocks’ increase in value,” Nancy said. “Now they want to go to McDonald’s so their stocks will go up!

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of your family is the greatest blessing, and we are so blessed.”

Connor, 10, a soccer, hockey and saxophone player, plus a Math Olympian, recites his list of reasons to be glad his grandparents have moved to Cary: Walking to Bojangles and building things with Grandpa, playing Michigan rummy, and sleeping over.

With two sisters at home, he has one more: “I can come here instead of going shopping!”

Good Times

Gene and Betty Doyle lived in Cary then moved to Topsail Beach, but the lure of the grandchildren brought them back home.

Now they see Morgan, 14, and Mollie, 9, every weekend for shared meals and sporting events like UNC basketball games, and are able to attend grandparents’ days and other events at their Durham school.

“The thing I enjoy most is all their sports activities —

“It’s fun to hang out with them; we can be pretty silly.”

– Morgan Doyle, 14

soccer, basketball, gymnastics, swimming.

We find out what they’re doing, and go!” said Gene.

When they were younger, Mollie said, the girls put on plays and performed “for tips!” When they played school, Morgan was always the teacher, and art the subject.

Gene, dubbed by the children as “Opa,” would routinely crash the classroom with fun antics.

Nowadays, Mollie has taught herself to play the keyboard and composed her own song for them, and Morgan appreciates that Gene is a great cheerleader yet doesn’t embarrass her on the field.

Betty, aka Oma, said, “I’ve learned to have a good time, and laugh over things that don’t go right. I’m less strict as a grandparent, and everything doesn’t have to be perfect.”

“We accidentally made a fire with popcorn!” piped Mollie, to illustrate the point.

After years of traveling to visit, the girls love having their Oma and Opa near. They lend their expertise with their grandparents’ iPads and phones, shop for clothes together, and lunch at places like PDQ and CiCi’s Pizza, or Mollie’s favorite, the SearStone dining room.

They enjoy milkshake outings, and snacking on treats like strawberries dusted with powdered sugar or homemade chocolatecovered cherries.

“We get more candy now,” said Mollie.

“And I teach Oma how to make friendship bracelets.”

“It’s fun to hang out with them; we can be pretty silly,” Morgan added. For example, the mention of knitting causes her, and Betty, to grimace.

“We get started, but instead of a scarf it usually turns into a nice bookmark!” Morgan joked. The family also does art projects (they’ve attended pottery camps in Brevard), and plays cards and shuffleboard.

Morgan and Gene are the competitive ones.

“I like switching up teams,” Morgan said. “I like kids versus grandparents!” added her sister.

Both girls are avid readers; Morgan shares her favorite fiction with Betty so they can read and discuss it, a glimpse into their special bond.

The two hold hands as Betty shares what she hopes to impart to her granddaughters: To be good students. To be good to other people, and show respect. To cook; Morgan’s current specialty is whipped cream made by hand, instead of with the mixer.

The bottom line is that they’re all friends. So what are their best times together?

Gene and Betty smile.

“Every time,” Betty said. “We just love being able to be with them.”  Their granddaughters have dubbed the Doyles ‘Oma’ and ‘Opa,’ the German names for grandparents.

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WELCOME TO A Cary Magazine first: The Senior Makeover!

Reader Carol Ochs of Cary answered our call for a 60-plus makeover model, in celebration of her May birthday. An oncology patient coordinator who enjoys knitting, stamping, reading and Lulu, her beagle-lab mix, Carol has lived all over the U.S., but for the past 11 years has enjoyed making Cary home.

“It’s springtime, and I need a change,” Carol told us. “My under-eye circles drive me crazy. Nothing I’ve tried has worked; it’s either cakey or it doesn’t cover. My hair is short and I like it that way, but it could use something to bring it to life. I’m open to suggestions!”

Enter our experts, Amanda Kimball and Linsey Devenow of Cary salon Twisted Scizzors, who invited Carol in for three hours of personal attention.

9:20 a.m.: The Color 9 a.m.: The Consultation “Carol’s hair is very fine, soft and healthy, but with some coarse gray. That mix can be a styling struggle,” Amanda said. She selects two warm blonde shades to give Carol’s hair brightness and depth, and make it appear thicker.

Alternating the two shades in applying Carol’s hair color, Amanda uses a fine brush to hand-paint color onto wispy side areas. After the color sets, she washes Carol’s hair using color-safe volumizing shampoo and conditioner free of sulfates, parabens and gluten.

“Carol needs lift and a more textured look, so her hair doesn’t appear soft and limp,” she explained, adding that products containing UVA protectants help save hair color from sun damage.

10:25 a.m.: The Style Because Carol is halfway between her every eight-week haircut routine, Amanda simply shapes her wet hair using shears and razor. Volumizing spray mousse, applied directly to roots and massaged in, is complemented by a separate blow dry mousse, emulsified in Amanda’s palms and worked into hair ends.

Amanda blow dries Carol’s hair using a concentrator attachment to direct air flow; she feathers the sides of hair toward Carol’s cheekbones, to enhance them, and a small round brush creates overall lift. Lastly, Amanda uses a 1-inch curling iron to make “texture bends,” rather than curls.

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10:45 a.m.: The Makeup Carol notes that her skin is losing tone as it ages. Linsey recommends a light layer of moisturizing tightening gel.

“Moisture is key,” said Linsey. “Use an eye cream, and try mineral oil to hydrate skin and keep its shine. Loss of shine — for skin and hair — is the first step to looking older. And make sure all of your skin care and makeup products contain sunscreen.”

Contouring is next, to “minimize features we don’t want and accentuates ones we do,” Linsey said. Adding shadow to the jawline has a slimming effect, and blush highlights cheekbones. After powder, a perfecting veil evens out the look.

For a daytime look on Carol’s eyes, Linsey uses cream primer on the full lid to hold the powder shadows: light all over the lid for a matte finish, mauve on the lower lid, and brown-beige in the crease.

“We open up the eyes by lining the outer corners only with a gel liner, using a thin brush to apply,” Linsey said. A priming conditioner to strengthen Carol’s lashes is followed by volumizing mascara and an under-brow highlighter shade.

On Carol’s lips, Linsey applies primer, a clear lip liner to enhance their shape, and lip color. Makeup setting spray completes the process. continued on page 62

Linsey applies, in this order, a tone correcting cream that serves as a primer to keep makeup from creasing and help it last; a liquid concealer in neutral to the full face; and foundation.

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11:25 a.m.: Finishing Touches Carol chooses a hair spray that allows movement instead of a stiffer spray, which Amanda follows with a mist of shine spray made with chamomile, honey and quinoa, for shine, seal and softness.

PRO TIPS HAIR: Consider skin tone when choosing color.

SKIN: Hydration is key! Try mineral oil for the face, and use eye cream.

EYES: Cream shadows sink in and make creases more noticeable. Use a cream primer, and powder shadows.

HAIR: Use color-safe shampoo and conditioner with UVA protection against fade, that’s free of sulfates, paraben and gluten.

SKIN: All of your skin care and makeup products should contain SPF. EYES: Gel liner, applied to outer corners, opens up the eyes. For more drama, draw a thicker line.

11:30 a.m.: The Reveal All of us agree that Carol’s look is brighter and younger now.

But will she?

With a spin of the salon chair, Carol finally faces the mirror.

She leans in, turning her head from side to side, to examine her new look close up. Finally, she smiles.

“Oh my gosh,” she breathes. “This is amazing! It feels good.

Thank you so much.”

SHORTCUT: For everyday wear, use just primer cream, followed by powder blush for color.

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Editor’s note: Twisted Scizzors has earned the Cary Magazine readers’ choice Maggy Award for Best Hair Salon in Western Wake each year since 2013.

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All in the Details Beauty and function for aging in place WRITTEN BY NANCY PARDUE PHOTOGRAPHED BY JONATHAN FREDIN

THINK OF IT as a sign of maturity — the

decision to adapt your home for aging in place.

“Most people don’t want to think about aging in place, but it makes sense,” said Jean Ehmke, owner and designer at JeanE Kitchen & Bath Design. “Planning ahead for accessibility allows you to remain at home, rather than relocate for recovery or for living.”

Ehmke, who holds degrees in both safety engineering technology and interior design, points to a recent master bath project at the Raleigh home of Bill and Jane Tucker, as an example of blending stylish form with practical function.

The Tuckers, both retired college professors, have been in their home for about 27 years, and embarked on the redesign to address their possible future needs. The project could pay for itself, they note, by helping them to avoid the costs of assisted living. continued on page 69

You can add safety features without giving up style, says designer Jean Ehmke. In this before version of this bathroom project, there was a hallway with doors to the closet, the bathroom, and even to the outdoor deck, and step-ups to a tiny shower and a tall whirlpool tub which were hazardous. Now, function meets beauty in decorative reinforced grab bars, non-slip textured floor tiles, and handy storage including recessed 24-inch deep drawers with full extension and soft close.

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Jane Tucker wanted sideby-side sinks, until Ehmke showed her the importance of separate sinks, with one you can wheel up to. HVAC vents located within the sink cabinetry prevent tripping hazards.

Because the shower seat is made of concrete blocks covered with tile, instead of wood, the Tuckers don’t have to be concerned about wood rot.

From the seat they can access a hand shower mounted on a grab bar that, like the tub and toilet, is ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) compliant.

The “before” toilet was located in the slim spot now home to cabinets (see previous page).

It was replaced with an ADAcompliant model and relocated across the room for better accessibility. The decorative bar is one of several installed after the bathroom was gutted and studs were added.

The shower and tub are combined into a roll-in wet area with a level entry. The shower has a linear drain with a high flow capacity, and a slight slope, so no curb is needed to catch water. The tempered glass panel gives the room a more spacious feel, while containing splatter, and the wall below serves as a handhold for balance.

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NANCY PARDUE: How do you blend accessibility and safety

with interior design?

JEAN EHMKE: My approach is to think through the technical parts first, then work with the client to achieve the look they want, and bring the beauty to it.

This bathroom was designed using the National Kitchen and Bath Association Bathroom Planning Guidelines with Access Standards. The room’s original shape was unusual, and there was a hallway with doors to the closet, the bathroom, and even to the outdoor deck.

There were step ups to a tiny shower and a tall whirlpool tub, which were hazardous, and double sinks.

We gutted the room and added studs for grab bars, replaced plumbing, and gained 5 feet of space by eliminating the hallway, which allows room for a wheelchair to turn around.

The original doorways to the bedroom and bath were widened, and the bathroom door was angled for use of a walker or wheelchair.

What are your favorite features of the new space?

JANE TUCKER: The shower is fabulous, and the cabinets are a great feature. Our floors are textured, non-slip, and heated underneath for comfort. And I love the windows! (With their home set on 3 wooded acres, privacy is not an issue.)

BILL TUCKER: My wife had painted beautiful wildflowers on the bathroom wall, and I didn’t like having to give that up. Jean quietly had that section of the wall cut out and gave it to us, and now it hangs framed above the doorway.

NP: Walk us through some of the details of the space.

JEAN: The shower and tub are combined into a roll-in wet area

with a level entry; mosaic tiles are the visual cue that you’re entering a wet area. The shower has a linear drain with a high flow capacity, and a slight slope, so no curb is needed to catch water.

The shower’s tempered glass panel gives the room a more spacious feel, rather than bringing the wall up to the ceiling, and contains splatter. The height of the wall below it is deliberate, as a handhold for balance.

At the tub, you sit on the ledge, use the grab bar to swing your

legs in, then use the handles inside the tub to lower yourself in. You reverse the process to get out.

The comfort height toilet, for ease of use, the bathtub and the hand shower mounted on a grab bar are all ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) compliant.

The bathroom’s cherry cabinetry is from Bremtown, one of the lines I carry, and the countertops are granite. The room is well-lit with LED lighting, and a heavy-duty exhaust fan draws out as much steam and moisture as possible.

NP: What should people consider in an aging in place project?

JANE: Think about the essentials, then what’s nice to have. For example, a shower was essential, a large shower is nice, and a large shower with a large window is wonderful!

Also, use a designer, even if you hire by the hour. They think of things you never would. It was Jean who insisted on making room for a wheelchair to turn around. And I wanted the two sinks together like before, but she showed us the importance of separate sinks, with one you can wheel up to. Jean interviewed contractors with us too, as our advocate.

JEAN: The primary goal is to have an accessible home that also looks nice. Think about the whole For safer access into the bathtub, house, what allows you to move you sit on the about easily, with your pathways and ledge, use a wall-mounted doorways accessible. grab bar to A designer can save you money swing your legs in the long run, by showing you opin, then use the handles inside tions and how to prioritize. If you the tub to lower work with a designer you make a yourself. plan, get cost estimates, then tweak the plan to get the most out of it.

To completely gut a room like this one, expect to spend a minimum of $25,000. And that budget can fluctuate very widely depending on your fixture, tile and cabinetry choices, and other details. You have to decide where you want to put your money.

JANE: This project was absolutely designed to a ‘mature age.’ We knew it needed to be practical and safe, but Jean made it look like a spa! It makes me feel great every time I walk in.

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Galloway Ridge Activities, Adventures, and the Freedom to Do It All: Galloway Ridge Frees You to Enjoy Life as Never Before If you’ve ever wondered if living in a retirement community could really give you the freedom to explore your favorite pastimes, as well as explore new adventures, consider the residents at Galloway Ridge.

These residents come from a variety of backgrounds with a variety of interests, yet they have no trouble finding common ground when it comes to enjoying life in newfound ways.

As busy as you choose

Mike and Jean Zbailey’s calendar is always busy.

He plays tennis, exercises in Galloway Ridge’s on-site Duke Center for Living, serves on the community’s Finance committee, and writes a blog and newsletter for Galloway Ridge. He also writes for national publications. Jean Zbailey puts her love of gardening to work on Galloway Ridge’s Building and Grounds committee, exercises in the Duke Center, and volunteers in the community’s resale store.

They also love being next door to Fearrington Village and close to major universities. But it’s the lively people of Galloway Ridge that really sold them.

“People here are just very real, very friendly,” says Jean. Mike agrees. “You make very good friends here.

There’s a real mix, from pre-baby boomers to Woodstock people. Everyone is just extraordinary. We love it!”

“Meet Up” for fun

That mix includes people who still work or run small businesses. Those who volunteer, travel the world, or just relish relaxing after a lifetime as a busy homemaker. All kinds of people with all kinds of interests — and a “Meet Up” book in the lobby of Galloway Ridge where residents can write down their interests and connect with other like-minded people.

Take kayaking, which showed up as a common interest in the Meet Up book. Galloway Ridge resident Barb Alotis likes to kayak, and loves that Haw River and Jordan Lake State Recreation Area are so close by so she can soon kayak with other residents. She also sings in a Galloway Ridge choral group, attends Investment Club meetings, exercises in the Duke “There’s always Center for Living, and something exciting helps plan activities.

Barb also is learn- going on here. It’s ing billiards at Galgreat to have fun with loway Ridge. “There’s always something ex- neighbors you know so citing going on here,” well.” says Barb. “It’s great to – Barb Alotis, have fun with neighbors you know so Galloway Ridge resident well.”

The Sadlers agree, whether it’s about staying active with community activities, or kayaking a North Carolina waterway. They attend the Great Lecture series at Galloway Ridge, take part in a play-reading group, exercise in the Duke Center, and join many community events. Dr. Emory Sadler loves kayaking past Civil War battlefields. Dr. Lynn Sadler is a prolific writer and editor.

“Everyone is very friendly here, there is so much to do, and it’s nice to be able to continue the things we’ve always loved doing,” says Dr. Emory Sadler.

So whether you’re looking for a respite from everyday hustle and bustle, or you’re ready to set sail on a new adventure, you might take a cue from these lively people: retirement living at Galloway Ridge will free you to do it all!

To learn more, call 1-888-763-9600 or visit GallowayRidge.com.

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Making a Positive Impact on the Cary Community Glenaire is a fully accredited, nonprofit, Presbyterian-affiliated continuing care retirement community located on 32 acres in Cary.

Glenaire consists of 212 residential living apartments and free-standing homes, 49 assisted living apartments, and 71 skilled nursing rooms. There are nearly 400 people who call Glenaire home. Since becoming operational in July 1993, Glenaire has had a substantial positive economic and community impact.

Economic Boost

Glenaire has contributed 280 jobs to the local economy. Over 100 of those are professionals in the health care field.

Others include dining services, housekeeping, and skilled maintenance technician workers. Remaining are administration, fitness professionals, clergy, social workers, etc.

Capital Investment

Glenaire has been a consistent source of construction-related jobs. We

have made significant investments over the years, adding tens of millions of dollars into the local economy. In addition to its initial $24 million investment (in 1993 dollars) Glenaire has invested another $40,500,000 in capital dollars.

Adding to the Population of the Town of Cary

Since opening in 1993, over 900 people have called Glenaire home. Of those, 670 were new citizens to the Town of Cary.

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Charitable Activity

As a non-profit Presbyterian-affiliated continuing care retirement community, Glenaire has never asked a resident to leave simply because they have outlived their money. To date, Glenaire has provided over $2,450,000 in financial assistance to residents who have outlived their resources. We are grateful to the many generous donors who have helped us to provide this financial assistance.

Impact Within the Community

Glenaire’s student scholarship program has awarded $80,000 to deserving young people to help defray the cost of the first year of college.

Each year we provide meals for the Cary Police Department’s summer camp for children at risk.

Hundreds of students from Wake Tech, and the highly-regarded UNC School of Nursing, have done their clinical rotation in our health facilities.

Glenaire serves as a clinical site for Campbell University Pharmacy School.

Each year we have nearly 30 Doctor of Pharmacy students complete their clinical rotation.

Twenty-two years later, Glenaire continues to have a positive impact on the community. In April 2015 we opened our two-story parking deck offering 120 parking spaces. In addition to the deck, we are also looking forward to the construction of our new apartment building. The building will consist of two floors, with 6 apartments on each floor, ranging from 1400 to 2100 square feet. These new apartments will offer the convenience of underbuilding parking. The new building will be located on campus at the corner of Kildaire Farm Road and Cornwall Road.

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Preston Pointe Preston Pointe is a retirement community for seniors who are passionate about life, designed by people who are committed to detail. Family-owned and operated by professionals with more than 50 years of experience in resort-like retirement living, our love of seniors is evident from the moment you walk through the door.

At Preston Pointe, we believe in creating warm, modern spaces that enhance our residents’ lives. That’s why our cuttingedge, one- and two-bedroom apartments are spacious and inviting, all with fully equipped kitchens. They are perfect for entertaining old friends, or making new

ones. Every apartment has its own climate control unit, laundry room with washer and dryer, emergency call system, and even Stove Guard sensors.

In addition to your luxurious apartment, you’ll also have use of numerous wellappointed common areas like the library with computer stations, the café with free WiFi, or the game room with its billiard tables. Watch a movie with a friend in our theater, join your neighbors for a trip to the Museum of Natural Sciences or simply relax in the front lobby and enjoy the fish in the large aquarium — the options are endless. Preston Pointe encourages a sense of community by providing high

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Windsor Point Windsor Point is a family-owned Continuing Care Retirement Community located in the heart of Fuquay-Varina, a small town with an unusual name that offers nostalgic charm and easy living while providing access to all the amenities of nearby cities.

Not only does Windsor Point have all levels of care, but also features amenities such as a bank, community store, pharmacy, library, arts and crafts room, billiards room, multipurpose auditorium, and hair salon in the community center. The wellness center has a lap pool, spa, workout room and a sunny garden room with a terrace.

Residents may choose from a variety of well-designed apartment or cottage floor plans and appreciate the fact that housekeeping and maintenance worries become things of the past. Transportation to medical appointments is provided and 24-hour emergency assistance is available, if needed. Residents enjoy time spent socializing over delicious meals served in casual elegance and a variety of activities that are planned to appeal to varied interests. Shopping trips, visits to places of interest, and

cultural events keep many of our residents busy while others enjoy playing games, visiting with family, or volunteering.

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M is for Mother’s Day is fast approaching. As you consider plans for how to honor your mom this year, we’re committed to helping you find just the right place to treat her to brunch, lunch or dinner.

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Smoked salmon with spinach Benedict and ďŹ ngerling potatoes is one of the brunch options at Academy Street Bistro in Cary.

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White asparagus with mushroom, tomato and red pepper salad

Academy Street Bistro

Flourless chocolate cake garnished with raspberries

Executive chef/owner Brian Fitzgerald cooks seasonally-driven New American dishes at his farm-to-table haven in downtown Cary. By sourcing local rations and cultivating herbs on site, he manages to offer the freshest possible cuisine.

“I love growing herbs like thyme, rosemary, mint, basil and tarragon,” he said. “I am also participating in a community garden so I can grow tomatoes, peppers and other vegetables.”

A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., Fitzgerald takes dishes like seared diver sea scallops and braised short ribs to new levels. Even his Black Angus burger is a universal crowd pleaser.

The bistro’s interior melds a casual bar and lounge space with an upscale dining room. Then there’s the popular patio for al fresco dining on temperate days.

Mother’s Day brunch will showcase multi-course selections like shrimp and crab cocktail, white asparagus with a mushroom, tomato and red pepper salad, and smoked salmon with spinach Benedict and fingerling potatoes.

“I also plan to serve waffles, an omelet with avocado, bacon and tomato, sautéed North Carolina flounder, softshell crabs, prime rib and rack of lamb,” Fitzgerald said.

Fitzgerald also crafts desserts that keep pace with his inventive gastronomy. Try his superb flourless chocolate cake. Order the crème brûlée made with Tahitian vanilla beans, and you’ll indulge in one of the best creations you’ll ever taste.

Prices will vary, and brunch will be served beginning at 10 a.m. Call early for reservations.

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Paisan’s Italian Ristorante This authentic family-owned bistro will make you wonder why you haven’t discovered it before now. Chef Ralph Sitero, a native of Rome, turns out heaping platefuls of pasta, veal, seafood and Italian meatloaf all served with a distinctive touch.

“We want to encourage people to forego the typical chain Italian restaurant and come enjoy a great local dining experience,” said Doreen Turgeon, director of marketing at Paisan’s, who works alongside General Manager Don Ferstler.

Turgeon points to photos on the wall featuring members of the Ferstler family, proprietors of Paisan’s, who hail from Long Island, N.Y. Inside the warm, cozy dining room, an oasis of calm awaits. Service is welcoming and first-rate.

Sunday brunch is a standard weekly affair. The typical buffet involves egg dishes, pancakes, salad, an assortment

of Italian specialties, breads and dessert.

For Mother’s Day, though, chef Sitero plans to pull out all the stops. Prepare yourself for splendid offerings like succulent lamb stew, seafood primavera, antipasto, ham, breads, artisan cheeses and much more. Do not miss the house-made tiramisu, which is a dessert of dreams.

Bottomless mimosa, Bellini and Bloody Mary cocktails are available for $9.

Served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mother’s Day brunch is $24.95 per person; $10.95 for children under 10. Reservations are strongly suggested.

Paisan’s Italian Ristorante 1275 Northwest Maynard Road Maynard Crossing Shopping Center, Cary (919) 388-3033 caryitalian.com

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When it comes to fine dining, consider Rey’s Restaurant among the most beloved white-linen standard-bearers.

“Our restaurant is elegant but not stuffy, and we have a New Orleans flair,” said proprietor Rey Arias, who is originally from Cuba but grew up in the French Quarter.

Rey’s is esteemed for its impeccable service, romantic ambiance and — of course — outstanding cuisine.

“The ambiance is second to none, the service is done nicely and the food is phenomenal,” said Arias in a matterof-fact tone without conceit.

Start your meal with a top-flight hors d’oeuvre such as crabmeat cocktail and remoulade, chorizo stuffed mushrooms or bacon-wrapped scallops. Main courses are all winners, from broiled lobster tails and filet mignon to grouper Lafayette and rack of lamb.

For sides, choose Lyonnaise potatoes, green beans with almonds and creamed spinach.

“The au gratin potatoes also are popular,” Arias said.

Bananas Foster, which is flambéed tableside, or chocolate raspberry truffle cake makes a fine finish.

Rey’s is open for Mother’s Day from noon until 9 p.m.

See menu for pricing. Six private dining rooms are available. Reservations are strongly recommended.

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Built in 1915, The Matthews House provides one of the most enduringly romantic properties in Cary. No wonder it’s the setting for so many weddings and special events.

Executive Chef James Murdock, a New York native with more than 40 years of restaurant experience, cooks classic dishes with aplomb.

“We serve a bistro lunch on Mondays that’s all-inclusive for $9.95,” said Elizabeth Parker, who serves as the venue’s sales and marketing coordinator. “This includes a main entrée, soup or salad, side, drink and dessert.”

These weekly provisions range from chicken and cheese taquitos to Carolina pulled turkey sliders with sweet potato rolls.

On Mother’s Day, share the love with mom by way of a buffet brunch either in the stylish ballroom or, weather permitting, on the patio. A recently remodeled house and gardens in full bloom make for a lovely locale in May. The tempting menu will feature quiche Lorraine, oven-baked cinnamon French toast, applewood smoked bacon, home-fried potatoes, baked salmon with dill cream sauce, spring salad with candied walnuts, cranberries and raspberry vinaigrette dressing and beyond.

Envision a roast beef carving station with horseradish, wholegrain mustard, mayonnaise and balsamic onion marmalade. Cheesecake, lemon bars and cream puffs will all merit attention. The meal includes coffee, tea and orange juice. Mimosas are $5 each. Cost is $30 per person; $10 for children under 10.

Brunch will be served from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Reservations are accepted online or by phone.

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Food delivery services bring North Carolina products to your door

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Produce Box neighborhood coordinator Vivian Denning, left, and area manager Mary Beth Cotterell load boxes of produce into Denning’s car at a drop location in Cary. Denning then delivers customers’ orders directly to their homes.

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TEN YEARS AGO it was tough to get fresh, locally produced food. Trekking to the farmers market or driving out to a farm were among the few options.

Today, area consumers can choose from a plethora of providers specializing in North Carolina products, most of which deliver produce, meat, bread, cheese and other artisan products right to your door.

“Before it was only the folks who strongly identified with farmers markets, who brought their reusable bags and made kimchi,” said Robyn Stout, statewide program coordinator for the NC 10 Percent Campaign. “Before, it was limited to that population, and now we’re expanding local foods to a much wider audience.”

These home delivery services have taken off primarily because of the growing demand for local, sustainable food, says Stout.

“I have never seen a state that is so into

its own products and its own people,” agreed David Welsh, co-owner of online grocery The Carolina Market. “Call it heritage, call it values, call it pride, whatever it is, it’s crazy.

And the culture of supporting farmers and supporting local businesses is crazy, and I mean crazy in a good way.”

And then, there’s the undeniable convenience of home delivery.

“At a time when we’re used to going online, clicking a button, and within two days exactly what you want arrives at your doorstep, the home delivery part is so convenient and so attractive,” said Stout.

For the busy, health-conscious, civicminded gourmand, the only problem is finding the right delivery service.

So while there are others to choose from, we offer a peek at three companies – each with a slightly different take on the business model.

Bethany Etgen and other neighborhood coordinators with The Produce Box meet a delivery truck to unload boxes and put customer orders in their cars.

The Produce Box – Grassroots Growth Courtney Tellefsen started The Produce Box in 2008 as a way to bring fresh produce to her neighbors and friends. And the Raleigh-based company still has that community focus, even though it now serves nearly 9,000 customers in the Triangle, Triad, Charlotte and Wilmington.

Members pay a one-time fee to sign up, and then each week choose from among five to eight boxes with varied ingredients, depending on season and supply.

“We do a good job of answering to two masters,” said Tellefsen. “Our main focus is balancing the needs of our farmers with the needs of our customers.”

By mixing less popular items with high demand items, the Produce Box provides continuity for the farmers and encourages customers to experiment.

Bethany Etgen delivers customers’ Produce Box orders directly to their doorstep. Etgen is one of more than 200 mostly stay-athome moms who make deliveries in the Triangle.

“It has forced me to broaden my horizons,” said Mary Beth Cotterell, a Produce Box area manager for Cary, Apex and Morrisville. “Now I eat vegetables that I would never have gotten from the grocery store.”

Boxes are usually about $25, with larger

boxes a bit pricier. Members can add specialty items such as locally made cheese, bread, preserves or pickles.

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Papa Spud’s founder Rob Meyer wants to provide a market for local growers and food producers, but he also wants to give consumers another shopping option. “Our main push is to just get people out of the grocery store,” he said.

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the Triangle, more than 200 mostly stay-athome moms make the deliveries.

“I look forward to delivering to their homes,” said Bethany Etgen, a neighborhood coordinator in Cary. “You feel like you’re part of their life. You realize it’s a community; they’re not just customers.”

In addition to promoting local food, The Produce Box is determined to serve the wider community. Through its Farm Fund, the company has given more than $20,000 to farmers to make capital improvements.

For example, for the last two years James Taylor, a Johnston County farmer, has received between $1,500 and $1,800 from The Produce Box to buy asparagus crowns, Tellefsen said.

Members can easily buy boxes to send to local police officers and firefighters so they can enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables. And each year charities across the state receive hundreds of boxes of produce to help feed the hungry, thanks to member donations.

“I like being part of something that is impacting our community in a big way,” said Tellefsen. “I like seeing it grow tentacles. It started out as something for myself, my family and my neighbors. ... I love that we can make an impact, other than just being a grocery-delivery service.” theproducebox.com

tomers from Chapel Hill to Fuquay-Varina.

“When I first started, you could go to the farmers market or you could go to the grocery store. There were only two choices and nothing in between,” he said. “We are just an added option for people to have.”

Customers sign up online, setting up a profile and a standing default order.

Each week customers can keep that order or change it, choosing from more than 200 mostly N.C. products, including meat, eggs, gluten-free bakery goods and prepared foods.

A regular box costs about $24.

By early Tuesday morning, employees are hustling to fill boxes at the 4,000-squarefoot warehouse off of Cary Parkway. Deliveries are made on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Meyer is a strong believer in growing local businesses as well as the local food scene.

Many of Papa Spud’s suppliers are small operations with a unique product.

“Everyone is just passionate about what they do,” Meyer said. “Often we’re working with the owner or someone else who is very dedicated. …You also get a lot of creativity out of people. They’re not producing for the mass market, so they can be more creative.” papaspuds.com continued on page 96

Delivery Services At a Glance PRODUCE BOX Average cost: $25 a week Registration required: Yes. Members pay a sign-up fee and weekly orders are charged to a credit card.

Choice: Subscribers choose from among five to eight curated boxes.

Can swap out one item in box.

Specialty items: Nearly 75 other items including meats, cheeses and breads can be added.

Community support: Gives grants to farmers and makes it easy for members to donate food.

PAPA SPUD’S Average cost: $24 a week Registration required: Yes. Members buy credits up front and use credits to purchase food.

Choice: Subscribers have a default order which can be modified easily.

Specialty items: More than 200 including prepared foods and recipe kits that include nearly everything you need to make a dish.

Community support: Gives extra

Papa Spud’s – Scoping out the Unique Rob Meyer, the founder of Cary-based Papa Spud’s, is proud of the variety of products and convenience his service offers.

“I don’t know anyone who offers the variety of fruits and vegetables that we do,” he said. “We’re a little more creative, more adventurous, more willing to get out there and try new things. We try to keep things fun and interesting.”

Inspired by the community markets he saw in Quito, Ecuador, as a Peace Corps volunteer, Meyer started Papa Spud’s in 2008.

Today, the company serves about 2,000 cus-

produce to Interfaith Food Shuttle.

THE CAROLINA MARKET Average cost: No set cost.

Registration required: No. But members are eligible for discounts.

Choice: Entire order can be customized. Customers pick from 600-plus items.

Specialty items: Yes. Community support: Supports area food banks and fundraisers A rooster at LL Urban Farms in Raleigh makes sure everyone knows he’s at the top of the pecking order.

The farm supplies hydroponic lettuce to Papa Spud’s.

and donates extra food to various charities including NC Boys Home.

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The Carolina Market – Lots of Choice Online grocery service The Carolina Market has been attracting more customers in the Triangle. One big selling point for the company is the sheer number of regional, sustainable products available. The company, formerly known as Carolina Grown, offers more than 600 items, including seafood, sourced mostly from North Carolina.

“We are truly an online grocery store, short of paper products,” said co-owner David Welsh, who lives in Raleigh. “From sky to land to sea, we handle basically everything that you would like to have. So we are completely a food company, not necessarily a produce company or an organic produce company.”

In 2010, founder Joseph Allen, who used to work at FedEx, started the company in Fayetteville. With a warehouse in Sanford, the company now serves about 2,000 customers throughout the state including more than 1,200 in the Triangle.

Unlike some other services, you don’t have to become a member to use the service, but you do have to pay a delivery fee every time you order. Members get free delivery and are eligible for discounts and other perks.

The company prides itself on what Welsh calls the “uber-freshness” of its products. Products are delivered to customers within two days of harvesting. Even during the heat of summer, special packaging keeps food cold on the front stoop until you get home, he says.

“There is such a heightened awareness of what you’re putting in your body,” said Welsh.

“Now you’ve got demand for the most pure, and that’s what we focus on – the least processed product possible.”

TheCarolinaMarket.com TOP: Chris Carpenter fills customer orders for N.C. meats at the start of an assembly line at The Carolina Market warehouse in Sanford.

CENTER: The Carolina Market is known for N.C. seafood, meat, dairy and eggs. The owners see the company as an online grocery store competing with Whole Foods or other specialty food stores.

LEFT: The Carolina Market co-owners Joseph Allen, left, and David Welsh assist Sarah van Steen loading customized food orders for delivery.

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Fowler’s recipe for Wilted Spinach with Toasted Pine Nuts, Lemon and Ricotta combines local greens with tart lemon, creamy ricotta and the nutty depth of pine nuts. It’s the perfect side for grilled chicken or fish. Or add a sunny-side up egg for a springtime brunch.

“I feel like there is a semicolon between the foods of fall and winter, whereas you need a period between winter and spring,” said Fowler. “Spring food is fresh, bright and crisp. It should be a clear departure from the roasted root vegetables and braised meats of winter. When I think spring, I think green. There should be a lot of green on the plate!”

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Crispy Peking duck is an enticing delicacy at Banana Leaf, but call ahead to check the dish’s availability.

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city to find authentic Asian cuisine? Lo and behold, pan-Asian offerings and Cantonese specialties abound at Banana Leaf, a locally owned restaurant tucked inside a popular Cary strip mall.

Seasoned chef/proprietor Hon Lai, a soft-spoken native of Hong Kong, enjoys cooking a diverse array of Asian offerings.

Consider Japanese shrimp noodle soup, Korean-style spicy chicken wings, Thai grilled beef or Vietnamese seafood triple delight, to name a few.

Begin your dining experience with Malaysian coconut soup, which serves two people, an order of crab Rangoon or chicken lettuce wrap. The fried dumpling with Thai sauce is also a solid starter.

Reliably good noodle-centric dishes include vegetable lo mein; hot and spicy chicken chow fun; and Malaysian noodles with shrimp, chicken and pork. Casseroles such as salted fish and chicken with eggplant and sliced pork belly with preserved vegetables also keep things interesting.

Even straightforward Chinese-American classics benefit from Lai’s unique interpretation. Try the savory General Tso’s chicken, shredded pork with garlic sauce or pepper steak with onion.

Intriguing seafood selections range from sautéed shrimp and scallops with XO sauce to braised grouper to fresh squid. Among the 18 maritime choices, the flavorsome salt and pepper fish filet stands out.

While all the options are well executed, the house specialties category is where Lai’s talents are brought to the forefront. Case in point: Hong Kong-style spicy salted prawn delivers on its promised piquancy.

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If so, go for a fried banana, seasonal fruit or house daily special dessert like fried sesame ball with lotus paste or tapioca-imbued red bean and coconut cream soup.

“The chef has put a lot of time and effort into ensuring high quality here at the restaurant,” said affable manager Verry Chu. “He shops every day at the Asian markets to get the best and freshest ingredients possible.

He then cooks everything himself, and he has nearly 40 years of experience in the kitchen.”

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“I dine here several times a week, and I really enjoy the flavor and variety of the food,” said Banana Leaf devotee John Gensinger, a local real estate investor. “I particularly like the Peking duck, the pork belly and the steamed fish in soy sauce. The chef always does a fantastic job cooking what I like to eat.”

Weekday lunch specials are priced under $7, making the midday meal easy on the wallet. Lunch entrées are served with spring rolls and fried or white rice.

Banana Leaf is open seven days a week.

Reservations are accepted. The restaurant also accommodates large parties for special occasions.

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Thrift 2 Gift WRITTEN BY AMBER KEISTER PHOTOGRAPHED BY JONATHAN FREDIN

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noon, two men walked into the Thrift 2 Gift store and within moments, each was greeted warmly by proprietor George King, calling them by name as he offered his hand.

The two men weren’t friends or business associates. They were regular customers at the east Cary thrift store, which was founded by George, his wife Nicolette and their friend Debbie Dillon. After four years of operating the store, George still loves this daily interaction with customers.

“You get to see and meet and love people from every part of the world that you would never have been exposed to — ever. Here we get to serve them,” George said. “We get to serve everybody from every nation, every religion, and we serve them all the same. It’s amazing to see their reaction when they are treated well.”

This customer focus fits well with the store’s mission. Thrift 2 Gift is part of Seeds of Mustard Ministries, a faith-based nonprofit which supports children and families in crisis through monetary donations and material gifts. Local nonprofit groups are the primary beneficiaries, although that has not always been the case.

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George and Nicolette King operate Thrift 2 Gift, a Cary thrift store that raises money to give to other nonprofits in the local community.

A Mission Out of Tragedy

Seeds of Mustard Ministries began with an event no parent ever wants to face — the death of a child.

In September 2009, George and Nicolette were in the Dominican Republic on a mission trip when they got the news that George’s 16-year-old son David had died in a car accident in Colorado.

They returned to the U.S. immediately, and as they mourned, their thoughts kept returning to the poverty they had seen on their trip. As a memorial to David, the Kings set

“We realized that we didn’t have to reinvent the wheel. There are all these organizations that are already out there but don’t have a funding model.”

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GIFTS TO THE COMMUNITY From September 2013 to January 2015, the Kings gave away nearly $45,000 worth of cash and in-kind donations.

Recipients were nonprofits without a revenue stream which seek to solve a problem rather than provide immediate relief.

They include: • The Church in the Woods • Hand of Hope • Haven House • Hope Connection • Meet the Needs • Veterans Helping Veterans • Women’s Prison Ministry

up a fund to benefit children in the Dominican Republic.

“When David died, the world turned upside-down, and it took us a while to get our feet grounded,” George said. “But we set up a mission fund, because we were so moved by the things we saw in the Dominican Republic.”

Soon after this, Dillon lost her mother unexpectedly, and she asked that her mother’s memorial contributions also be given to the Kings’ mission fund. Apex Baptist Church and Grace Christian School then of-

fered to hold fundraisers. The Kings found themselves managing a charity.

“When we first started, we had this huge plan. We wanted to do everything,” Nicolette said. “We wanted to be a community center. We wanted to have doctors come in, clinics. We wanted to have classes, just everything.”

As the long-term goals of their nonprofit, Seeds of Mustard Ministries, became more focused, the need for a consistent way to raise money became more apparent.

“We realized that we didn’t have to reinvent the wheel. There are all these organizations that are already out there but don’t have a funding model,” she continued.

Meeting Needs of the Community

Opening a thrift store seemed the best way to collect funds for the many community groups in need of the Kings’ support. To get the seed money, George asked 10 local business owners for $2,500 each, an amount

small enough that most could simply write a check. “I didn’t get a no,” he said.

Thrift ‘n Gift opened in a 2,000-squarefoot space on Maynard Road in March 2011.

But within two years, the three partners were ready to expand their cramped store.

In August 2013, the store moved to 900 E. Chatham St., a 20,000-square-foot building that had once housed Nowell’s Contemporary Furniture. George, the only full-time employee, six part-timers and a host of volunteers keep the place running.

“A slew of volunteers comes from the court system,” said Nicolette. “Many of the volunteers are doing community service hours, and it’s interesting what you’ll run into and the chance you have to really minister to young teens or older teens or young adults.”

Eventually the Kings would like to spread their idea of customer-focused, community-based thrift stores to other markets.

Changing the name of the store to Thrift 2 Gift was part of that long-term plan.

Nicolette posed this question: “If each market had its own store that was giving back to that community, what would that community look like?”

If the folks at Thrift 2 Gift have anything to do with it, those communities would be better places to live. But even if the Triangle is the only place Seeds of Mustard Ministries affects, the Kings can be confident that they have made a difference in people’s lives with their work.

“The most rewarding part has to be the daily ministry that happens when you just pray with somebody in the corner, because you felt like you were supposed to ask a certain question that opened a floodgate,” said Nicolette. “There’s nothing like that.”

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Lorraine’s: Fans & friends gather for coffee & music WRITTEN BY NANCY PARDUE PHOTOGRAPHED BY JONATHAN FREDIN

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omething’s brewing in Garner – and it’s more than just java.

Part coffeehouse, part music venue, that

something is Lorraine’s, a unique concept that’s drawing crowds even from beyond the Triangle. continued on page 114

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Part coffeehouse, part music venue, Lorraine’s Coffee House and Music is a unique concept that’s drawing crowds from beyond the Triangle for family-friendly entertainment. It’s the namesake of award-winning bluegrass great Lorraine Jordan, who makes her home in Garner.

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“I’ve always wanted a place where you

Shenandoah and The Grascals, mentored by

makes final sound checks on the 17-foot

Dolly Parton.

stage, under truss lighting. The setting is inti-

could bring a date, or the family,” said Lorraine Jordan, mandolin-playing bluegrass great, founder of the Carolina Road band, and the creator of Lorraine’s Coffee House & Music.

mate, with capacity for 156 people.

“We

love

the music, and

we love the people. It’s a great

Finally the lights dim — it’s show time, and the band Salt & Light of Graham, N.C., emerges from the green room to take the

“At a certain age, you outgrow the club

atmosphere. It’s like sitting in

stage. Guest emcee this night is longtime

scene. And some people, like me, just want a

your living room, hearing live

bluegrass broadcaster Buddy Michaels, host

laid-back, family-style place.”

Set in a former drugstore in the town that raised up country singer Scotty McCreery and serves as home to renowned jazz trumpeter Tom Browne, Lorraine’s is an alcohol-free concert hall offering live music three nights a week, free jam sessions, a songwriters’ circle, and workshops with professional musicians. It opened in July 2014.

of the Hometown Festival Radio Show.

music. A lot of our friends come

In the audience, toes begin to tap and

here and hang out, and women

heads bob as the family band twangs three-

can even come by themselves and feel safe.”

— Paula Anderson Besides the music, the menu for evening

part bluegrass harmonies. This is pickin’ and grinnin’ at its best.

“We’ve passed by, and I wanted to know what goes on in here,” said Lorraine’s firsttimer Sara Rogers, in attendance with her husband, Dock. “I had to talk him into it!”

Bluegrass is queen here, but jazz,

concert-goers — and daytime guests — fea-

Friends’ recommendations boosted their

country, blues, gospel and classic rock acts

tures specialty coffees, deli sandwiches and

curiosity, Dock says, and he’s glad they came.

also grace Lorraine’s stage. Many of these

salads, soups, pastries and cheesecake by local

The couple lives just outside of Cary.

performers are friends Jordan’s made dur-

business Cheesecakes Plus.

“Not many people put in the hours that

ing her 20-plus years on the road, includ-

On this concert night, anticipation vi-

Lorraine does. This is a whole different ap-

ing national names like Marty Raybon and

brates through the chatty crowd, as the crew

proach to entertainment,” noted Garner

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Mayor Ronnie Williams, a Lorraine’s regular with his wife, Betsy. “And if you’re not a bluegrass fan, you will be by your third time here.”

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“We love the music, and we love the people. It’s a great atmosphere,” added Paula Anderson. “It’s like sitting in your living room, hearing live music. A lot of our friends come here and hang out, and women can even come by themselves and feel safe.”

Anderson and her husband, Earl, have become such regulars at Lorraine’s that Anderson is now offering music-minded bus trips and cruises via her firm, Southern Cruise & Travel, in partnership with Jordan.

It’s another local business connection.

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Mingling with Jordan in the crowd at

That’s helping us draw bigger bands touring with new releases,” Dilling said.

Lorraine’s is Steve Dilling, a Cary High grad

Lorraine’s proximity to I-95 and I-540

who holds 11 International Bluegrass Music

works well for these band pickup dates, he

Association awards in his own right. A long-

adds, as the venue becomes part of the overall

time member of IIIrd Tyme Out, Dilling cur-

Triangle music scene.

rently performs with the band Sideline. As

Meanwhile, Jordan jokes that each time

manager of Jordan Entertainment, he books

she considers retiring from travel, Carolina Road

Carolina Road and hires entertainment for

lands another No. 1 song that spurs her on.

Fresh from recording the Country Grass

the coffeehouse.

Between them, Jordan and Dilling have 53 years on the road as musicians.

Dilling says Lorraine’s free Tuesday

CD with artists like Crystal Gale, Lee Greenwood and Willow Spring’s Tim Cifers, who performed on TV’s The X Factor, Jordan says

night jams, often led by Jordan’s husband,

Music Notes Female Vocalist of the Year, Traditional: Lorraine Jordan Song of the Year: “That’s Kentucky”

by Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road Banjo Performer of the Year: Ben Greene of Carolina Road Presented by Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America, February 2015

Fun Facts About Lorraine • Drove a school bus to pay her way through college • Founded Jordan Driving School with one car and one instructor • Furry friends: Maltese pups J.D and Polly • Hobbies: Riding her motorcycle and watching Panthers football • Coffee, her way: Decaf, skinny, no sugar

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Tom

Langdon, draw the venue’s largest crowds.

On

the

even in her road

“Steve calls this

Garner’s

trip

absences,

Lorraine’s

is

gathering place,’ and that’s what it’s

meeting

become. The fans, the friendship —

goals as a community center.

it’s a family.”

second Monday of each month

her

— Lorraine Jordan

ated

She’s

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jobs,

welcomes groups

Lorraine’s hosts a songwriters’ circle, he says,

from softball teams to the high school drama

and one-day workshops begun this spring are

club, and recommends local hotels for Lor-

led by premier bluegrass musicians, on their

raine’s regulars traveling in from Halifax.

specific instruments.

Lorraine’s serves as a site for private par-

A first-anniversary party for Lorraine’s is

ties, rents its conference room, and is even

being planned for July, and this fall the venue

home to Just Jesus, a contemporary praise

will host a luncheon of artists and worldwide

service on Sundays, featuring Jordan on bass.

radio DJs in town for World of Bluegrass, the

“Steve calls this ‘Garner’s gathering

IBMA’s annual conference, set for Sept. 29

place,’ and that’s what it’s become,” Jordan

through Oct. 3 in downtown Raleigh.

said. “The fans, the friendship — it’s a family.”

“What’s also exciting is that Bluegrass Jamboree Internet Radio (thebluegrassjamboree.com) is now broadcasting live from Lorraine’s every Friday night, worldwide.

Stephanie Cherryholmes, left, and Susanna Langdon serve up coffee, deli sandwiches, salads, soup, pastries and locally-made cheesecake.

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Glory, Glory GLORIOSA SUPERBA ‘Rothchildiana’ — now there’s a mouthful! When it comes to botanical names, this is about as pompous as it gets. But this plant, commonly called the gloriosa lily, has the visual goods to back up such an ostentatious tag.

Gloriosa superba is a herbaceous perennial vine, making it a rather unusual member of the lily family, and ‘Rothchildiana’ is one of its more popular cultivars.

Grown from a tuber planted in late spring, it rapidly matures in the simmer of the summer heat. Aided by slender, 3-inch-long leaves that taper to coiling, grasping tendrils, the gloriosa lily can climb upward to 6 feet or more in height and about 3 feet wide.

And when this diva-in-the-dirt blooms, ‘Rothchildiana’ becomes a real showstopper with its flowers’ slender, wavy, 3-inch petals sassily showing off streaks of Gloriosa superba ‘Rothchildiana’ bright crimson edged in sharp yellow, defying passersby not to notice.

First, simply leave the tuber outside undisturbed in the ground.

To add even more interest to such sultry colors, its reflexed pet- Gloriosa lily is rated as hardy up to Zone 8, but our Zone 7 sure als look like they are being fluttered backward by a breeze. seems like it has been getting warmer lately. So, if the tuber is planted Obviously, the more blooms a gloriosa lily produces, the greater in a sunny, protected spot and insulated from the cold with fresh the glory. This is best done by planting it in well-drained, organically mulch, it stands a chance of making it through typical winters in rich soil in a sunny location that fades into the shade on hot summer this region. afternoons. Including regular feedings of a diluted liquid fertilizer Growing this lily-on-a-vine in a large container is another opwill also help increase its flower power. tion, with the pot and dormant plant being brought inside to a dry, This vine’s stems are a bit weak, so a fence or trellis is necessary cool (around 60 degrees) place before freezing temperatures shut for support. As an interesting alternative, it can be planted next to down the growing season. shrubs with open habits, such as sweet shrub, red-twig dogwood or Alternately, garden-grown tubers can be butterfly bush, and allowed to wander into, through and out of the dug up (Do it carefully — they break easily!) branches. in the fall and tucked away indoors until next Gloriosa lily is usually not bothered by deer and rarely pounced spring. upon by insects or diseases. It can, however, have problems with anL.A. Jackson is the former editor of Carolina other garden constant: winter.

Gardener Magazine. Want to ask L.A. a quesThis fancy vine originates from the African tropics, so cold har- tion about your garden? Contact him by email at diness can be an issue. But there are three ways to deal with winter. lajackson1@gmail.com.

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• If your house cactus, African violet or amaryllis has become slightly root-bound in its container, don’t repot — the cramped quarters will encourage blooming.

• Placing a rain gauge in the garden can add more precision to your decisions to water plants this spring and summer.

• Concerned about sowing pinhead-sized seeds too thickly? Mix them with fine sand, pour into an unused salt shaker, and sprinkle the seeds into their proper place in the garden.

• Annuals such as zinnias, salvias and petunias can become long and lanky, but pinching the plant tips back when they are about 6 to 8 inches tall will encourage bushier growth that produces more flowers.

• Water is critical for garden-grown onions and cucumbers. If not watered regularly, onions won’t mature to their proper, plump size, and cukes will develop a bitter taste. Adding mulch will also help retain ground moisture.

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Launching this Memorial Day weekend, May 22-25, the inaugural WRAL Freedom Balloon Fest promises awe-inspiring family fun.

The first balloon fest to grace the Triangle in a quarter century, the celebration kicks off with a breathtaking mass ascension of hot air balloons. Stick around after sunset for the balloon “glow.”

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The event features wines from many countries paired with food, raffle and door prizes. Proceeds of the event go to the Miracle League, The Carying Place, and Life Experiences of the Triangle. Tickets are $35. morrisville.rotary-clubs.org

Ashton Johnson of Cary, age 7, requested dog and cat toys instead of gifts for his birthday, then visited the SPCA of Wake County to donate the items. While there, Ashton played with the cats, including his favorite, a playful orange and white kitten,

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Kite festival sends spirits soaring Hundreds of youngsters and even some adult kids toyed with the science of lift, drag and gravity at the Town of Caryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Kite Festival at Fred G. Bond Metro Park on March 21. With a gentle breeze blowing off the lake, seasoned kite runners like 5-year-old Charles Harrington hightails his Shrek with Puss N Boots Cat kite, below left.

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