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A NOTE FROM THE

This time of year there are reminders of the celebration of motherhood, fatherhood and parenthood. as a mother of four, i love this time. i receive special gifts of art and a bowl of soggy cereal in bed – it’s the best day of the year! i know i’m blessed – although days a year i wonder how i’ll survive, since they outnumber me. But seriously, i can’t imagine my life without my children, and many couples feel the same way. in “How Far Would you go” (page 1 ), we explore the options couples have for starting a family as many local people share their stories with us.

Speaking of happy endings, we’re excited to show you Tonja Dean’s new smile in “you make me Smile” (page ). last fall we introduced you to Tonja, and for the past seven months Dr. Paul Kazmer of cary has worked with other professionals to make this smile makeover a reality. They did it. it will make you smile!

Finally, don’t forget to cast your vote in our Cary Living Diamond awards! Turn to page and tell us your favorite places to shop or grab a drink with friends. you can visit our website at www.caryliving.com to see all the categories and vote for your favorites.

We love hearing from you, so contact us! We want to know what you like about Cary Living and what you would like to see more of. your opinion matters.

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I didn’t give you the gift of life, But in my heart I know.

The love I feel is deep and real, As if it had been so.

For us to have each other Is like a dream come true.

No, I didn’t give you The gift of life, Life gave me the gift of you.

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Three local families open up about their quest to have a family. You never know just how far you’ll go.

A bona-fide Caniac, this 10-year old tells it like it is – on the air.

Add a splash of color to your summer with these sensational looks.

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Retail construction is full steam ahead – it’s time to get your shop on!

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It seems that yes is the answer, as the warmer weather uncovers plenty of skin surprises.

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Lindsay Phillips shoes can be found at The Sassy Blossom, Ivy Cottage Collections and Southern Charm Boutique.

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By IllYse lane

Some of us couldn’t wait to be parents. We hoped to be one of those women whose husbands just looked in our direction and we’d end up expecting. Some of us never considered ourselves the parenting kind, and still prefer to admire those adorable little children from afar.

But the truth is we never know what life has in store. We may be going along with our big plan when we’re thrown a curve ball. Our priorities shift and we end up going to great lengths to get something we never even thought we wanted. Or something we suddenly couldn’t imagine living without.

In the spirit of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, three local couples open up to Cary Living and share their inspirational stories of dedication, heartbreak, frustration, joy and surprise, all in an effort to have a family. And whether you’re already a parent or you long to be, whether you’re the favorite aunt or the family friend, their message is clear.

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After 11 years of trying to have a baby, Derrick and Vicki Roberts were given the ultimate gift, celebrating the birth of two sons over the past two and a half years.

Vicki and Derrick Roberts were as typical as a newly married couple could be. “We were married for about five years before we started trying to have a baby,” remembers Vicki, 41. “We expected it to happen just as it does for everyone else.”

For Teri and Brandon Harrell, the decision to have a second child seemed simple enough. “We were married young, we knew we wanted a family, so we had our son quickly,” says Teri, 32. “We just figured it was time for another baby.”

But things didn’t quite happen as planned for either couple. And while they tried to keep it all in perspective, after a few years of diligent practice, they each decided to visit the doctor.

Turns out, the Roberts and the Harrells were not alone, having something in common with one out of eight couples today – infertility. As a matter of fact, the Centers for Disease Control reports that 2.1 million married couples have experience with infertility, which is defined as the inability to get pregnant after a year of trying.

In the beginning, the Roberts were not too overwhelmed by the news.

“We learned it was pretty common, so we still had hope,” says Derrick, 40.

But as time continued to pass, the Roberts’ found themselves getting frustrated and realized this had become a problem.

The In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Investment For Vicki and Derrick, pursuing IVF was the next best step. It’s a procedure where, in very basic terms, fresh eggs are harvested from the woman and then combined with sperm in a laboratory dish. If the egg is fertilized, the embryo is transferred back into the uterus, where hopefully, implantation will occur, resulting in a pregnancy. Leftover embryos can be frozen and thawed at a later date, used as an alternative to harvesting fresh eggs.

While the procedure, developed back in 1978, has helped over 3 million babies be born worldwide, IVF is not without a physical and emotional toll. The highs and lows can at times be unbearable for couples.

Over the course of six years, Vicki had daily shots of hormones and medications to prepare her body for both the harvesting of eggs and implantation. She completed two full cycles and one frozen cycle of IVF. Her activities were consistently dictated by the fact that she could be pregnant. All this, with Derrick standing by her side for every appointment and every injection.

All this, knowing there was only a 25 percent chance of getting pregnant.

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There was also a tremendous financial commitment, with each fresh, full cycle costing an average of $15,000. “It is funny, at first, you do think a lot about the finances,” recalls Vicki. “But once you get started, the finances are the easiest part to understand. It helped knowing up front that it is a journey with no guarantees.”

Through it all, the Roberts’ strong faith, held strong by continuous support from friends and family, many of whom were fellow church members, became their backbone, allowing them to stand tall through the rough times. “These people shared with us and supported us. It was a journey that we were on together,” recalls Derrick. “Even through the roughest patches, we could only get down so far before they picked us up.”

Finally, on the fourth try, 11 years after first trying to have a baby, Vicki and Derrick found themselves with a sustainable pregnancy. Their son, Alexander Jewel, was born on February 9, 2009.

And just last month, after two more cycles, they were able to celebrate the birth of their second son, Kolby Winston.

“To some extent, you forget the specific dates, but the significant moments - the friends, the faith, the people that prayed for us – stay with you,” says Derrick. “Our babies have more aunts and uncles than you can imagine.”

Adoption: A Road Well Traveled For Teri and Brandon, adoption was not something they had ever considered. Yet, when they realized having another biological child may prove to be difficult, they decided it was in their family’s plan.

And it required a change of thinking.

“All I knew was the natural way to have a child,” says Teri. “Suddenly, we were thinking about international adoption, embarking

on months of research, answering questions on applications that wanted to know the kind of baby we wanted.”

This type of thinking was foreign to what Teri and Brandon experienced the first time around with the birth of their son.

“When you give birth, you get what you get and fall in love unconditionally,” says Harrell. “This felt a little strange.”

The Harrells were fortunate, as Brandon’s company had a wealth of resources available to help with the process. It was cumbersome, and came with a hefty price tag – roughly $30,000. “The biggest decision is deciding whether or not you’d consider a child with a known disability,” says Harrell. After that, there are many administrative factors to consider such as who’ll coordinate the dossier or legal documents, if those documents need to be translated, and how many people in your family will be traveling to the country as part of the process.

For the Harrells, that country ended up being Guatemala. But even that simple decision was not without complications. They had first considered China, but at the time, did not meet the minimum age requirement. They then decided on South Korea, as Teri had a few childhood friends from the country. But halfway through the process, the country shut down in-

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For Brandon and Teri Harrell, pictured with their son, Tristan, having faith helped them during their journey to adopt their daughter.

ternational adoptions. “Our agency also worked in Guatemala, so we took it as a sign that it was what we were supposed to do,” remembers Teri.

Eventually, there was good news, with a call saying there was a little girl born on October 18, 2006. “It sounds crazy, but when I looked at her picture, with her dark curly hair and skin, she looked just like I looked as a baby,” remembers Teri. “We felt an instant connection; we felt like she was ours. We just knew.”

Once the Harrells identified Keira Elizabeth as their daughter, it took nine months for them to be able to bring her home – nearly four years after beginning to try and have a second child.

When they were notified that the time had come, they scrambled to get their flights and papers in order to travel. “While the three of us did go and visit her once at six months old, and while we knew she was with very loving foster parents, it was hard to wait it out. I joke that I had labor pains with Tristan, and with Keira, I had adoption pains. And adoption pains are worse,” she says.

Adoption: Changing Gears While Anna Porrazzo-Churchill has never experienced labor pains, she can relate to adoption pains, as she just arrived home from Ukraine with her husband Dave and their newly adopted, 11-year-old daughter, Angelina. And while for nearly a year, Anna hasn’t thought about much else except finally bringing her daughter home, it’s not what she would have predicted for herself. But a phone call late last June changed everything.

At the time, she was in a committed relationship with her now husband, Dave, and immersed in her career as the owner of Synergy Spa in Raleigh. “The spa was asked to donate services for a group of orphanage directors coming over from Ukraine,” remembers Anna. “We were happy to do so.”

Anna soon learned that the group, Redline United, was organizing its annual three-week trip from Ukraine to Raleigh in hopes of finding homes for a group of older children. When she found out that one girl, with freckles much like her own, still needed a family to stay with, her heartstrings were pulled.

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An unexpected phone call changed Dave and Anna Porrazzo Churchill’s path, pictured with their daughter, Angelina.

Knowing that if the visit went well, adopting this child could be an option, moving ahead as a host family required many serious discussions. “Dave already had two older children, and while I’d never had a desire to give birth, I had thought about adopting an older child,” says Anna. “Suddenly, this opportunity presented itself.”

By the time the three weeks were up, Anna and Dave had made the decision to adopt. It was a decision that not only brought the entire family a great sense of happiness, but also sent Anna in an unexpected but wanted direction. “I had never wanted to be a mother, but once we made our decision, I never wanted anything more,” says Anna.

First on the agenda? Getting married, as it was a requirement of the Ukraine government, followed by an expedited home study process. In late December, the Churchills received their official invitation to begin the adoption process. They left in January for a six-week trip.

With the help of a facilitator, Anna and Dave navigated the region, the meetings and the paperwork, which included filing the application to adopt Angelina, followed by a mandated 10-day waiting period in which someone could come forward to halt the process. Upon approval, there were more meetings, more paperwork, and finally, a day before a judge where he declared their daughter officially a Churchill.

While there was uncertainty along the way, the toughest part by far was the emotional component. “There were strict rules at the orphanage regarding pre-selection, so when we were reunited with our daughter, we couldn’t act as though we knew each other. It was difficult,” says Anna.

Even more challenging was leaving all the other children behind. “We spent significant time at the orphanage during our trip. Even now, we feel this tremendous sense of obligation to all the girls,” says Anna.

Well Worth It For our three couples, the journey to have their children and family took a lot longer than nine months. It involved plane travel to international destinations. Multiple visits to the doctor. Daily shots. Endless paperwork.

Thousands upon thousands of dollars. Tremendous faith, lots of prayer and continued support. And a willingness to accept a path filled with unknowns, all in an effort to find what they knew in their hearts to be right.

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It was at a Hurricanes game that Kitty Kinnin first took notice of Ian Mutch. She knew him already. Ian’s dad, Mike, is a childhood buddy of one of her friends. But she didn’t realize how smart Ian was about hockey until Ian let loose with his post-game commentary.

“I think somehow a brilliant hockey player has embedded himself in this kid,” says Kinnin, the host of Mornings with Kitty Kinnin from 6-9am on 100.7 The River. “Somehow he’s possessed like nobody else. He’s got such passion and personality. You talk to a lot of kids who enjoy sports; they have such a love for it, but not a mind for it like he has, and at this age.”

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“I do not blame Carolina for losing that game because, after all, we all know the Capitals are probably the best regulation team in the league for the past few years and they’re still holding it,” Ian said, his face small behind the studio mike.

“They’re on a nine-game winning streak. I think it’s probably their best streak yet if they can hold it until the playoffs.

“My dad said we’re not in the playoffs, but that doesn’t mean we’re out,” he continued. “We’re only down by two from Buffalo, but guess who’s behind them? The New York Islanders. We haven’t been talking about them a lot, but here they come. They’re only five points back from New Jersey, which is only two points back from Carolina.”

The first time 100.7 listener Nick Giuggio heard him, all he could think was, “Who is this kid?”

“I expressed that out loud and my son, who was in the back seat, told me he knew him and that Ian was in his fourth grade class,” says Giuggio. “At that point, my interest grew because I could make a connection with the voice on the radio. So I listened more intently than normal.

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Ian is a big ‘Canes fan, but he’s not afraid to tell it like it is.

“Ian breaks down the game and scenarios better than many professional analysts,” continues Giuggio. “If I didn’t know better I would think it was scripted; even if it were I would be impressed with his delivery.”

ON THE AIR Giuggio’s not the only one who thought Ian’s commentary might be scripted.

Ian says his friends were convinced Kinnin was really just him mom. But Ian set them straight. “Kitty Kinnin is a real person,” he says.

Ian Mutch has been watching hockey since he was a toddler, says mom Leigh-Ann Mutch. “He’s loved hockey since he was two. My other kids, they wouldn’t sit down and watch any kind of sport. I was lucky when they were that age if I could get them to sit through a movie. But Ian would sit with his dad and just watch all of the Hurricanes games.”

After a few years, Mike Mutch knew he could rely on his son if he happened to fall asleep during the game. “There’s never a doubt in Mike’s mind that what’s coming out is the real play-by-play,” says Leigh-Ann. In the studio, Kinnin can’t get over how accurate Ian is. “What I’m surprised at every single time is that he knows every single play that has happened in the game the night before and exactly how many saves.”

“Last night, Cam Ward, 40 saves,” Ian interjects.

Kinnin laughs. “He knows more than half of the hockey announcers right now, in my opinion. He has a better wrap-up. Yes, it’s longer. He’s long-winded. But when he makes a point, it’s brilliant.”

Initially, Kinnin wanted to have Ian on her show every week, but that’s been tough to pull off. When their schedules do mesh, Ian will call in to the show before he goes to school – early enough for Kinnin to edit his commentary and get it on the air at 8:15 before she signs off at 9am.

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WHY HOCKEY? I asked Ian this. Why not basketball or baseball?

“It’s fun, and you can check people,” says Ian. “In basketball you can’t. My dad was a hockey player; my grandfather was a hockey person; my great-grandfather was a hockey person. It’s been in the Mutch family for such a long time – almost a hundred years. I’ve tried to keep it going. And now, here I am, the fourth one who loves hockey. The reason I love it so much is…I love the sport, honestly. I wouldn’t trade anything for it.”

Favorite team: Hurricanes, of course. “They’re my hometown team. They have that spirit in them, and they really play the game.

They’re just a fun team to watch.”

Favorite player: Cam Ward.

“He watches the NHL challenge every morning instead of cartoons,” says his dad. And while Mike and Ian talk a lot of hockey, Ian’s commentary is his own. “If there’s anything I try to push with him, it’s just to be positive. There’s enough negativity in the world already.”

Ian is positive. There’s no doubt he loves the Canes, but he tells it like it is too. “He gets very disappointed with the Canes,” says Kinnin. “He’s a tough cookie. He says he loves them, but he’ll tell the truth. He’ll say how they messed up.”

I asked Ian, “What grade would you give the Canes right now?”

Ian: “C+. They’re on a two-game slide, and they know they can’t afford going on a two-game slide. And they know they can’t afford losing so many points. Look out, here come the Islanders, the Devils, the Panthers, the Thrashers and the Toronto Maple Leafs. You can’t let your guard down.”

THE FUTURE What does the future hold for Ian Mutch? It’s hard to say. Kinnin has been sending tapes of Ian’s commentary to the agency that represents some of the Canes hockey players. Its response: send more.

“I don’t want to lose Ian, but I think he’s fantastic; I think he should be on ESPN or Letterman,” says Kinnin, adding, “But the most important thing is school. I want him to do well in school and not get too sidetracked. I think that education is very important. He has so much star potential. He does. Because he’s so brilliant there are all kinds of things he can do and learn.”

One thing’s for sure: hockey is definitely on Ian’s radar. He plays hockey now and seldom misses a Canes game.

“I want to be in the NHL,” says Ian. “My career would start with hockey, playing the game. After that, I’m just going to announce; that’s it.”

Who knows? He may just have it all figured out.

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Shopping Boom The Western Wake

By Kristy Stevenson

Retail construction is full steam ahead – it’s time to get your shop on!

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In the decade leading to 2010, Western Wake County transformed from quaint community on the fringe to booming metropolis of growth and prosperity. There was a reported 66 percent residential growth in the Apex, Cary, Holly Springs and Morrisville areas – and subsequent growth of available shopping center space grew by 47 percent with the area enjoying a mix of national retailers, diverse restaurants, local shops and small community grocers.

During this expansion, the Triangle has repeatedly ranked among the top regions in the country to live or work, find a home or start a business, and raise a family or retire. This year, the boom continues. Developments that seemed to take shape but were stalled by the recession are making a comeback. Some centers are already on the map; others are on the horizon. And as the economy begins to turn around, bargain hunters will soon see more of both small and large scale shopping opportunities blossom in the heart of Western Wake. Take a look: Waverly Place (Cary) – Summer 2011 Prepare to be impressed by the new Waverly Place. Located at the intersection of Kildaire Farm and Tryon Roads, this re-development of a mixed-use center is currently under active construction. “It’s going to be Cary’s new shopping and entertainment destination,” says Jenn Olevitch, Director of Leasing.

RP Realty Partners bought the property in 2008 and are re-facading all buildings and creating a Promenade – a 50,000 square foot park – as the focal point in the middle of the center. The park will be complete with dramatic water features, built-in fire pits, a synchronized music/water play area for kids, and an event stage

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Fairview Village is a brand new shopping center, anchored by Food Lion’s latest upscale interior redesign.

surrounded by gas fire columns. “Architecturally, it will be a North Hills-esque type development,” says Olevitch. “We’re creating a gathering place for Cary families to stay and play and shop and dine.”

The new architecture will possess a Tuscan feel with stucco, towers, Tivoli lighting, as well as cobble and tumbled stone hardscapes.

Waverly Place will offer a unique mix of elegant and family-friendly retail, restaurants and amenities. “This area is so under-restauranted,” says Olevitch, “so we’re bringing in a lot of new eatery concepts, many with outdoor patio seating that will overlook the Promenade.”

Wednesdays at Waverly will feature local musicians, Fridays will be movie night, and the center will also host car and art shows, story readings, and a farmer’s market in conjunction with Whole Foods.

The center will also offer packages in which you can come by for dinner, be shuttled to nearby Koka Booth Amphitheatre for a show, and be shuttled back for a nightcap or dessert.

As tenants since 2004, Elegant Stitches originally chose Waverly Place for its vibrancy. “We realize what a valuable piece of real estate this is,” says Shelley Holmes, Partner. The shop is celebrating its 25th year in business and is currently in talks to expand their space at the center. Known for smocking, heirloom sewing, quilting, high quality fabrics and specialty patterns not stocked by chain stores, Elegant Stitches established a loyal customer base and internet business which helped them during the development’s changes in ownership. The shop is one of only three tenants (the others being Rite Aid and Whole Foods) in place since before construction began. “We’re excited about what it’s going to look like when finished – and the prospect of having neighbors again,” says Holmes. New tenants include Signature Nail Spa, New World Pizzeria Bistro, Deluxe Cleaners, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, as well as an Asian bistro and frozen yogurt shop.

Forty additional retailers will fill storefronts in the months ahead.

And Waverly Place will host a July 4th barbeque celebration on their 4200 square foot lawn to welcome shoppers back.

Park West Village (Morrisville) – Fall/Winter 2011 Park West Village is a Casto-owned, 100-acre mixed-use development that’s being referred to as a lifestyle center. Located at the southwest corner of Cary Parkway and NC 54/Chapel Hill Road, the site is

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Part of the Riggsbee Farm PUD, Stone Creek Village is anchored by Harris Teeter and features popular eateries.

accessible to all major transportation arteries and will feature a mix of retail, office and residential components including a town center district, a community center with major retail anchors, upscale casual restaurants, and a movie theater and fitness center.

“Park West is the region’s newest premier location to live, work, play and be entertained,” says Shannon Dixon, Vice President Asset Management, Development and Leasing. “Perfectly positioned in the heart of dense residential and business populations, we offer visitors and residents distinctive shopping and entertainment opportunities.” The center’s first phase is anchored by Target

which will open first); larger tenants include Buy Buy Baby, Dressbarn, Massage Envy, Omega Sports, PetSmart, Rack Room Shoes, and TJ Maxx. The remaining square footage will be comprised of smaller retailers and eclectic restaurants such as GNC, Travinia Italian Kitchen, Qdoba, Omaha Steaks and Zoe’s Kitchen.

Still under construction, the center will be delivered in three phases with expected completion by 2014. Phase I – all retail – will be surrounded by colorful landscaping, pedestrian-friendly walkways, and vibrant storefronts and will roll out between October 2011 and January 2012. Phase II will incorporate a mix of retail (including Stone Theatres) and office space, and phase III will possess a mix of retail, office, entertainment and residential elements.

Tenants Laura and Carter Dalton have owned the GNC at North Hills for over eight years and decided the timing was now right to expand. GNC (General Nutrition Centers) is the world’s largest company of its kind, setting the standard in the nutritional supplement industry by demanding truth in labeling, ingredient safety and product potency, and remaining on the cutting-edge of nutritional science. “We pride ourselves on educating customers – so they take what they need and don’t take what they don’t need,” says Dalton.

“Situated in the heart of western Cary, we have a central location surrounded by solid demographics. The retailers are excited about the location due to the density of the market,” says Dixon. A successful location for GNC is one in which people make health, fitness and longevity their priorities. “Demographic reports show Preston/Morrisville

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residents as a good fit. This information, coupled with the extensive growth that continues in western Cary, made Park West Village an obvious choice for our second location,” says Dalton, whose store is slated to open in October.

Fairview Village (Cary) – Now Open This is a brand new neighborhood center anchored by Food Lion’s latest upscale prototype. Located at the corner of Ten Ten and Holly Springs Roads, the development is directly next to the new YMCA, Middle Creek schools and neighborhoods and offers amenities such as AJ Nail Spa, China Fu and Dry Clean City.

Stone Creek Village (Cary) – Now Open Situated at Davis Drive and High House Road (a major east-west connector and commuting route for Research Triangle Park), this development is part of the Riggsbee Farm Planned Unit Development which contains retail, office and residential components. Casto took ownership of the retail portion of this development (which includes Harris Teeter, Walgreens, Tribeca Tavern and Cafe Caturra, among others) in 2008 and has added many popular restaurants and retail outlets to serve the community.

Veridea (Apex) – Coming Soon “Veridea is a sustainable, mixed-use, urban community planned for more than 1,000 acres within the Town of Apex,” says spokesperson Mike Davis. A rezoning request before the Town Council would approve ten million square feet of commercial/office space, two million of high-tech manufacturing, three-anda-half million square feet of retail, and 8,000 residential units in a variety of densities and styles.

“Over the next 30 years, Veridea is expected to generate over $4 billion in direct investment, create more than 65,000 total permanent jobs and more than 1900 annual construction jobs,” says Davis. Developer Tom Hendrickson of Lookout Ventures, Inc. envisions this ‘live-work-play’ community as “the next generation Research Triangle Park.”

Bounded generally by US 1, NC 55 and the 540 Western Expressway, the development is expected to generate over $1.1-billion in total revenue to the Town of Apex and Wake County over a span of 30 years.

As families continue to migrate to the area, consumers and retailers are certain to capitalize on the ability to live and shop locally. In our hurried lives, easy access to great schools, shops and eateries is appealing – and far more economical than sitting in traffic. To that end, DOT improvements such as the Apex Peakway (which will form a loop around Apex and was conceived as a means to relieve traffic in the downtown area and provide a bypass for commuters traveling from one side of town to the other), and the Western Wake Freeway (the western extension of I-540, the outer freeway loop around Raleigh) will better serve the community in stages. The Peakway extension – which will provide instant access to Salem Street, NC 55 and Ten Ten Road, as well as downtown Apex – is nearing completion and set to open in June of this year. The new section of 540 extends from NC 55 near Morrisville south to the NC 55 Bypass between Old Smithfield Road and Technology Drive in Apex and is scheduled to open to traffic by 2013. Both projects are already setting the stage for even more planned retail developments.

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GRILLYE!

By ChriSta gala

Whether you use “barbecue” as a verb or a noun, no matter. It’s open season for grilling.

When Derek Wilkins, 38, opened The meat House in cary less than two years ago, he lost a lot of sleep. Would the town support a neighborhood butcher?

He could have rested easy. cary residents love not only the selection and quality of the meats, but also the ability to ask things like “How do i cook this?” and “How many people will this feed?”

This time of year, folks come in looking for smoked ribs, kebabs, filet mignon and marinated chicken and beef, all meat House best sellers. Wilkins says many new customers are surprised to learn they can buy their sides at The meat House, too, many of which are local. like the macaroni and potato salads made by chef Ham from café 121 in Sanford, soups from yah’s Best in Huntersville, nc and baked goods from Stick Boy Bakery in Fuquay-varina. There are also glass bottles of iced coke in coolers around the store.

These elements could be part of the success of The meat House. Wilkins opened a second location off Falls of neuse and millbrook in raleigh at the end of march. “i remember being a kid and my father or grandfather

taking me to the butcher shop,” Wilkins says. “it’s a nostalgic feeling. i love working here on Saturdays; it’s the busiest day of the week.”

CraSh CourSe iN Meat Before Wilkins opened The meat House, he spent 18 years working in the telecommunications industry. His education in meat has been fast and furious. He shared a few tips with us.

• Quality affects taste: retailers all grade their meat differently. For example, The meat House sells only Prime all natural and Top choice meats. “only three percent of the beef produced is rated Prime all natural,” says Wilkins. “no hormones or antibiotics.” Depending upon where you buy, find out how the meat is graded and what each grade means.

• Marbling is good: Ever wondered if you should choose the steak that’s solid red in the middle or the one with white running through it? Wilkins says high marbling gives beef a tender, buttery flavor.

• What if I overcook it? a common worry. if you’re nervous, start with marinated meats, which are more forgiving.

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“The good thing about marinated steak tips is that they’re very easy to cook on the grill, on the stove top or in the oven,” says Wilkins of one of his bestsellers. “Unlike a filet, a rib eye or a strip steak, it’s very hard to ruin the marinated steak tips.

And, really, if you end up cooking them too long they’re actually good and crispy on the outside, and they’re still going to be moist, tender and flavorful.”

• Be safe: Watch your cooking times and temperatures; a meat thermometer is the perfect compass to turning out a great meal.

• The unusual: If you’re bored with steak and chicken, you could go a little crazy and try something different. “We have rattle snake, alligator, buffalo, ostrich and a lot of other hard to-find meats,” says Wilkins. “If we don’t have it, we’ll get it.”

What about the grill?

It’s easy to get so caught up with what you’re going to grill that you forget about the appliance itself. And, really, your grill needs some attention. After all, it’s left outside all winter to fend for itself in the wind, rain and snow.

First things first: Clean your grill with a wire brush and a metal scraper so that you have a clean grilling surface free of charred meat.

“If it’s not clean, it’s not going to reproduce heat the way it’s supposed to,” says Wilkins. “A lot of build-up on the heat shields and grates and the grill is not going to be up to temperature, and you’re going to be crossing flavors and char and stuff like that.”

If after a thorough cleaning, your grill is still not cooking properly, it may be time for a new one.

“There are several tell-tale signs that it’s time for a new grill,” says Lani Hudgins, owner of Flue and Flame in Cary. “If the burners are no longer functioning properly and the replacement parts are no longer available, it may be time for a new grill.” Other signs: visible rust or deterioration, flare-ups or uneven cooking.

Flue and Flame opened in October 2008 primarily as a chimney/fireplace retailer, but local demand prompted Hudgins to add a showroom with premium gas grills and ceramic cookers. Hudgins says she’s hearing from consumers who want to upgrade to higher quality models that will last longer.

“The average grill owner buys a new grill every 18 months,” says Hudgins. “But the average grill owner is still buying a substandard product at a discount rate. In fact, 80 percent of all grills sold are priced under $300. Premium grills often retail for $900 and up. While there is an investment up-front, these grills are built to last and often come with warranties of up to 20 years.”

Today’s grills come with all kinds of bells and whistles. “Many manufacturers now offer models with larger grilling surfaces,” says Hudgins. “Today’s grills offer easier ignition and increased safety. Some added

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Savory Grilled T-Bones 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 Tbsp honey 14 cup olive oil 2 tsp minced garlic 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp salt 1 Tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp pepper 1 Tbsp cider vinegar 6 beef T-bone steaks (1 inch thick, 12 ounces each) In large resealable bag, combine first 11 ingredients; add steaks.

Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Drain and discard marinade. Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat for 6-10 minutes per side. For medium-rare, the meat thermometer will read 145 degrees; medium, 160; well-done, 170.

features on premium gas grills include double-walled fireboxes to help retain moisture in meats as well as warming racks designed to allow backyard chefs to cook a variety of meats simultaneously. another notable new feature is the addition of the infrared searing burner, perfect for juicy, tender steak.”

“WoW” grillS Even if you’re not in the market for a new grill, come take a tour with us on the Parade of grills. Hudgins showed us a few that would impress the most accomplished grill-meister: • FireMagic Premium Grill: The top-of-the-line Firemagic Echelon Diamond Series offers halogen lamps, a contoured control panel with digital thermometer, heat zone separators, built-in wood chip smoker and a magic-view Window so chefs can keep an eye on the food without lifting the lid. Starting at $6,000.

• Primo Grills & Cookers: The only american-made ceramic grill, these smokers are used in the Jack Daniels BBQ championship and allow for direct and indirect cooking simultaneously. options include chicken and turkey sitters, pizza stones, extended cooking racks, rib racks and ceramic heat deflector plates. Starting at $699.

• Napoleon Prestige I - P450: This stainless steel grill offers up to three burners with 695 square inches of total cooking area.

The side shelves feature full-width condiment trays; cooking grids feature reversible channels to keep food moist while cooking.

Starting at $799.

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Summer Beers

By April Schlanger, Owner, Sip…a wine store

Beer is often considered a less than glamorous beverage. Beer can be exotic, fascinating and winsome. Not only is it refreshing, but beer is satisfying and welcoming. The following beers are perfect for the summer season, and we will educate you on the amazing character a bottle of beer can produce. So welcome your guest with a cold one and toast them with a bottle of something hoppy!

1 Sea Dog Blue Paw Wheat Beer, Blueberry Beer (Maine): A unique

4 McAuslan St. Ambrosie Apricot Wheat Beer (England): A yummy beer

fruit ale. The nutty quench of wheat ale combined with the delightful aromatics and subtle fruit flavor contributed by Maine wild blueberries. Refreshing!

perfect for spicy food. This apricot wheat ale blends various barley malts with malted wheat and natural apricot essence to create an original-tasting beer with a clean, fruit nose.

2 Pisgah, Pale Ale (North Carolina): A certified organic brewery located in Black Mountain. A blend of rich organic malts with whole leaf Chinook and Mount Hood hops. The crisp, clean profile makes this beer distinct.

3 Victory Brewery HopDevil IPA (Pennyslvania): Menacingly delicious, with the powerful, aromatic punch of whole flower American hops backed up by rich German malts. HopDevil Ale offers a roller coaster ride of flavor, coasting to a smooth finish that satisfies fully.

5 Caracole Amber Ale (Belgium): A small Belgian brewery with great labels and an even better beer. Complex artisanal Wallonian ale with a floral wheatiness and a spicy, sweet feel. 100% organically grown.

6 Bell’s Brewery Oberon Ale (Michigan): Created to celebrate the summer.

Oberon is a wheat ale fermented with Bell’s signature house ale yeast. It is spicy and hoppy with fruity aromas. A smooth and refreshing summer ale.

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blueberries

They are among the highest anti-oxidant value fruits.

HEALTH BENEFITS Blueberries are very low in calories, with only 1/2 cup of fresh berries providing 41 calories. However, they contain health benefiting soluble dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins and pigment anti-oxidants that contribute immensely to optimum health and wellness.

SELECTION AND STORAGE Look for fresh berries that are firm, plump and smooth-skinned, with a silvergray surface bloom. Buy deep purple-blue to blue-black berries. Avoid soft or shriveled, over-handled bruised berries and those with signs of mold and of old stock.

Once at home, place the berries in a plastic or zip pouch and store in the refrigerator set with high relative humidity, where they keep well for up to a week.

SUMMER BLUEBERRY SOUP 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed with juice 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup sugar 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp ground coriander 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp ground cloves 1 Tbsp Cabernet wine 1/3 cup yogurt 1/3 cup sour cream In blender or processor, puree blueberries and water. Transfer to a small saucepan and add sugar, lemon juice, coriander, cinnamon and cloves, and stir well. Bring just to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Refrigerate until cool.

Stir in wine. Stir in yogurt and sour cream until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.

Serves 4.

Healthy, Local Produce and Foods Every Saturday at the Western Wake Farmers’ Market in Cary!

Please check www.WesternWakeFarmersMarket.org for weekly guest educators and musicians.

Cary Living is the exclusive print sponsor of the Western Wake Farmers’ Market.

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5/2, 9, 16, 23 – “The Ordinary Beer Run” Every Monday. 6:15pm.

1750 Ordinary. 919-851-5300.

5/3 – Tuesday Market opening day.

3:30-6:30pm. Western Wake Farmers’ Market. www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org.

5/4, 11 & 18 – Water Soluble Oils Class. 10am – 12pm. The Nature of Art, 870 Sunrise Drive, Garner. $39 per class. Must register at least three days in advance. 919-5535633. www.TheNatureOfArtFrameShop.com.

Fund Gala. 6pm. Cary Embassy Suites, 201 Harrison Oaks Boulevard. Contact Camilla Eubanks at 888-232-9124, ext. 206 or ceubanks@nccadv.org. www.NancysButterflyFundNC.org.

5/7 – Friends of the Page-Walker Hotel’s 2nd Annual Herbfest. 9am – 3pm. Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, on the Cary Town Hall Campus. Free. 919-460-4963. www.friendsofpagewalker.org.

5/5 – Cinco de Mayo.

5/7 – 31st annual peakfest.

Salem Street, historic downtown Apex. www.apexpeakfest.com.

5/5 – Enhancing Food with Herbs.

7pm. Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, on the Cary Town Hall Campus. $25. 919-460-4963. www.friendsofpagewalker.org.

5/7 – Western Wake Farmers’ market: Learning at the Market. Kraut demo. www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org.

5/6 – march around the world with the CAry Town Band. 7:30pm.

Sertoma Amphitheatre at Bond Park. Free.

919-319-4560. www.carytownband.org.

5/6, 7 – Blues in the Night. 8pm.

Meymandi Concert Hall. $30-45. www.progressenergycenter.com.

5/6, 7 – Burning Coal Theatre Company’s “A Walk through the Pages of History”. 6:30, 6:50 & 7:20pm.

Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, on the Cary Town Hall Campus. $15 adults; $10 children 12 & under, seniors 55+ & active military with I.D. 919-319-4560. www.burningcoal.org.

5/7 & 6/11 – Intermediate Watercolor Batik Class. 1-3pm.

The Nature of Art, 870 Sunrise Drive, Garner. $60 plus $24 supplies. 919-553-5633. www.TheNatureOfArtFrameShop.com.

5/7 – 2nd Annual Nancy’s Butterfly

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5/7 – Giving Grill Fundraiser.

9am – 1pm. Whole Foods Market of Cary. www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org.

5/7 – Cary Park 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run. 8:30am. 5353 Cary Glen Blvd Cary. www.fsseries.com.

5/8 – Mother’s day.

5/8 – Raleigh jazz orchestra.

3pm. Sertoma Amphitheatre at Bond Park. Free. 919-319-4560. www.raleighjazz.org.

8pm. Meymandi Concert Hall. $30-45.

Grant Llewellyn takes center stage. www.progressenergycenter.com.

5/14 – North Carolina co-op showcase. 3pm. Sertoma Amphitheatre at Bond Park. Free. 919-319-4560. www.pinecone.org.

5/14, 21 & 6/11 – Western Wake Farmers’ market: Learning at the Market. Whole Foods Market of Cary. www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org.

5/14 – Hosta Party. 10am – 2pm.

The Garden Hut, 1004 Old Honeycutt Rd., Fuquay-Varina. Free. 919-552-0590. www.NelsasGardenHut.com.

5/16 – Cary Junior Woman’s Club Prospective Member Social. 7-9pm.

RSVP to caryjrs@gmail.com or 919-803-2272. www.caryjuniors.org.

5/20 – Movie Under the Stars. 7-11pm.

Historic Downtown Varina, Fuquay-Varina. www.fuquay-varinadowntown.com.

5/21 – Prosperity and Abundance – Stone series. 11am – 12pm. The Nature of Art, 870 Sunrise Drive, Garner. $15 includes a stone or prepay 3 classes for $36. Must register by May 14th. 919-553-5633. www.TheNatureOfArtFrameShop.com.

5/8 – Burning Coal Theatre Company’s “A Walk through the Pages of History”. 2:00, 2:20 & 2:40pm. Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, on the Cary Town Hall Campus. $15 adults; $10 children 12 & under, seniors 55+ & active military with I.D. 919-319-4560. www.burningcoal.org.

5/13, 14 – Composer Portraits: Mahier – North Carolina Symphony.

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5/21 – Networking Class for Artists Series – Blogging and Twitter.

1-3pm. The Nature of Art, 870 Sunrise Drive, Garner. $25 or prepay 3 classes for $63.

Must register by May 14th. 919-553-5633. www.TheNatureOfArtFrameShop.com.

5/24 – Really Terrible Orchestra of the Triangle. 3pm. Sertoma Amphitheatre at Bond Park. Free.

919-319-4560. www.rtoot.org.

5/27 & 6/24 – Artist of the Month Reception and Exhibit. 6-9pm. Cary Gallery of Artists, 200 S. Academy St., Ste 120.

Free. 5/27-6/23: Features Winnie Ferguson, Monica Hunter and Kristen Stamper. 6/24-7/28: Features Jill Pike, Jean Cheely and Betty Packler. 919-462-2035. www.carygallery.org.

5/28 – Western Wake Farmers’ market: Learning at the Market.

Susan Sink, the Tarheel Foodie. www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org.

5/28 – Introduction to Gardening with Nature Spirits. 9am – 12pm. The Nature of Art, 870 Sunrise Drive, Garner. $25.

Must register by May 21st. 919-553-5633. www.TheNatureOfArtFrameShop.com.

5/30 – memorial day.

6/1 – SEASON PASS Old School Aquathon. 6:30pm. New Hill. www.fsseries.com.

6/1 – Old School Aquathon #1 – Harris Lake. 6:30pm. New Hill. www.fsseries.com.

6/1, 8, 15 & 22 – Intermediate Watercolor Class. 10am – 12pm.

The Nature of Art, 870 Sunrise Drive, Garner. $39 per class. Must register at least three days in advance. 919-553-5633. www.TheNatureOfArtFrameShop.com.

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6/3 – Pops in the park – Triangle Brass band. 7pm. Sertoma Amphitheatre at Bond Park. Free. 919-319-4560. www.trianglebrass.org.

6/4 – Celebration of the Arts. 10am4pm. 301 South Main Street, Fuquay-Varina.

Free. www.fuquay-varinadowntown.com.

6/11 – Carol Stein’s Gardeners Forum “Attracting Hummingbirds”. 11am.

The Garden Hut, 1004 Old Honeycutt Rd., Fuquay-Varina. Free, but registration is required.

919-552-0590. www.NelsasGardenHut.com.

6/12 – Pops in the park – Triangle Wind Ensemble. 6pm.

Sertoma Amphitheatre at Bond Park. Free.

6/4 – Read to Succeed BBQ Feed. 4-7pm.

Lake Wheeler Waterfront Conference Center. $20 adults; $5 children 12 and under. Hosted by the Literacy Council of Wake County.

919-787-5559. www.wakeliteracy.org.

919-319-4560. www.trianglewind.org.

6/4 – A Very Fairy Experience.

9am – 12pm. The Nature of Art, 870 Sunrise Drive, Garner. $25. Must register by May 30th. 919-553-5633. www.TheNatureOfArtFrameShop.com.

6/19 – Father’s day.

6/4 – Western Wake Farmers’ market: Learning at the Market. Yes! Solar Solutions. www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org.

6/4 – African folktales. 3pm. Sertoma Amphitheatre at Bond Park. Free. Presented

by Brights Star Children’s Theatre.

919-319-4560. www.brightstartheatre.com.

6/5 – SURVIVORS DAY. 2-4pm. Cancer Centers of NC, 4101 Macon Pond Road, Raleigh. 919-781-7070.

6/6, 13, 20, 27 – “The Ordinary Beer Run” Every Monday. 6:15pm.

1750 Ordinary. 919-851-5300.

6/11 – The monitors. 3pm. Sertoma Amphitheatre at Bond Park. Free.

919-319-4560. www.pinecone.org.

6/11 – Potato Dig. 10am. The Garden Hut, 1004 Old Honeycutt Rd., Fuquay-Varina. Free, but registration is required. 919-552-0590. www.NelsasGardenHut.com.

6/12 – Jordan Lake Open Water Challenge. 7:30am. Pea Ridge Rd., Chatham. www.fsseries.com.

6/24, 25 – Cary Playwrights Forum PERFORMANCE. 6/24 – 7:30pm; 6/25 – 3pm.

Oak Room at Bond Park Community Center.

Free. pr@caryplaywrightsforum.org.

6/25 – Love and Happiness – Stone Series. 11-12pm. The Nature of Art, 870 Sunrise Drive, Garner. $15 includes a stone or prepay 3 classes for $36. Must register by June 18th. 919-553-5633. www.TheNatureOfArtFrameShop.com.

6/25 – Networking Class for Artists Series – Inside 919, My Crafter Corner, Society 6 and more.

The Nature of Art, 870 Sunrise Drive, Garner. $25 or prepay 3 classes for $63.

Must register by June 18th. 919-553-5633. www.TheNatureOfArtFrameShop.com.

6/26 – bridal fair presented by Cary living magazine and midtown magazine. 2-5pm. The Oaks at Salem, 6304 Old Jenks Road, Apex. www.theoaksatsalem.com.

Send us your events Community events you would like published in the calendar can be emailed to myra@caryliving.com.

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THE FANTASTIC FOOT Did you know the average person will walk more than 250,000 miles in their lifetime?

The distance from Earth to the moon! That’s a lot of walking...are you taking care of your feet?

Wearing the right shoes? We look at everything from pedicures to toe problems to shoes and arches. We find out why foot problems occur in women four times more than in men.

CAPTIVATING KITCHENS look for great ideas on updating the look of your kitchen, from small changes to total remodels.

We’ll show you the newest looks in cabinetry, countertops, lighting and appliances.

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That is the question.

And if you’ve looked around lately, the answer seems to be yes. What’s going on?

By illYse lane

© HeatHer Swanner PHotograPHy Studio

John Deluca, 42, knows the look. it’s a glance that lasts a little bit longer. or a slightly stuck stare. and he’s ok with it. “When someone is fixated, i get a kick out of it,” says Deluca, a telecommunications technician and musician.

The lingering look isn’t a result of his hair, the clothes he wears or the car he drives. it’s a look that comes in response his many tattoos – an estimated 25 to be specific. and while a warm day makes it nearly impossible for Deluca to hide his ink, he wouldn’t have it any other way. “i have always loved tattoos, and i don’t regret any of them,” says Deluca.

“Each one reminds me of a place in time.”

Deluca is in good company. company that, according to Byron Wallace, owner of Warlock’s Tattoo & Body Piercing, includes teachers, doctors, everyday laborers, salespeople, stay-at-home mothers, police officers, business executives, athletes and judges. as a matter of fact, a 2008 Harris interactive Poll stated that tattoos were the new, middle-class accessory, with 14 percent of americans having a least one. and while the Pew research center estimates that almost four in ten millennials – those between the ages of 18 – 30 – are sporting one tattoo, this is not the most popular demographic showing up at Wallace’s shop. “most of what we At the age of 18, John see is the over-30 crowd,” says Wallace. “These DeLuca got his first tattoo. people know where they are in life; they are He now has 25. confident and comfortable in their own skin.” eXPress YourselF regardless of age, the motivation for getting a tattoo remains the same.

“Tattoos are about self-expression. They symbolize a belief, a traumatic experience, or something meaningful,” says Wallace.

Take mike lee, 54, Senior Pastor at Hope community church. lee had wanted a tattoo for years, but out of respect for his wife, who didn’t quite share his affection for the ink, refrained from getting one.

That is, until the couple’s wedding anniversary trip to Hawaii nearly ten years ago, when during a walk on the beach, she confessed she’d be fine with him getting a tattoo. “i was so excited, i think i ran straight off the beach to the tattoo parlor before she could change her mind,” remembers lee. His choice? caryliving.com | 43

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The Mandarin symbol for hope on his right arm, symbolizing the name of his church.

Over the years, Lee has added five more tattoos to his collection, and with the exception of his wife’s name, all reflect his strong faith.

While Lee and DeLuca made the choice to have multiple, visible tattoos, there are those among us that are happily hiding their tattoos; those that you’d never suspect of having one, choosing to place it in a private, discrete location. Such is the case for Cary Living’s own Myra Gammon, the ultimate professional with a classic style, whose tattoo confession came as quite a surprise.

Senior Pastor Mike Lee’s tattoos Six years ago, as she approached a mile- signify his strong faith and his stone birthday, Gammon made the choice to love for his wife. get a tattoo. ““I was always a goody two-shoes; I never went outside of the box,” said Gammon. “I wanted to do something out of the ordinary and getting a tattoo was something I had thought about for a couple of years.” Today, she still gets tickled when the topic comes up in conversation and she is able to throw a friend for a loop.

Withstanding the Judgment There’s no denying that tattoos have become more mainstream. But there’s also no denying that there still can be a stigma associated with having a tattoo.

The truth is we’re constantly judging and evaluating each other, especially when it comes to first impressions. Depending on the situation, a visible tattoo can be an issue. This is one of the reasons why when Gammon chose to get her tattoo, she did consider the potential career and social implications. “I did think about where I was going to place my tattoo,” says Gammon. “I knew that I’d never have to cover it up and it would never interfere with my life choices.”

This is something many in the millennial generation consider, as they choose to keep their tattoos private until they figure out what direction their life is headed. “I love my tattoo and would like to get more, but I also know that not everyone in the workplace is accepting of tattoos,” said one 26-year-old female professional who works with children and their parents.

Wallace, who has been in the tattoo business for 31 years, thinks this is a smart approach. “Sometimes, especially for young kids, there’s a shock value associated with getting a tattoo,” he says. “Don’t think in the moment. Remember that you have a job and a life ahead of you.”

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Mike Lee, top, and John DeLuca, bottom, show off some of their arm ink.

working alongside his customers in business casual attire, perceived when short sleeves are in order and all tattoos come into view?

Lee is not surprised that his members, many of whom came to the church after searching for a dramatic change in their life, have embraced his tattoos with fascination instead of judgment. And while DeLuca recognizes that there are those who may form an opinion or stereotype him on first glance, he finds that once people have gotten to know him, his tattoos become interesting conversation.

Facing Your Regrets What happens if you realize you’ve made a hasty decision? If that flower on your stomach has lost its colorful petals? Or you suddenly determine you no longer want to be asked about the tattoo on your shoulder?

While statistics estimate that only 16 percent of people regret their tattoos, 69 percent of these regretful folks are women. A Washington Post story attributes this to the fact that women tend to go through more professional and social transitions, especially during their twenties, so getting a tattoo at a young age can become a regret later on in life.

Michele Tempke understands. While the tiny tattoo on her shoulder blade is barely no-

ticeable most days, she wishes she had not taken the tattoo plunge. “I was with an old friend; we were both married, both professionals, but we wanted to something a little crazy,” remembers Tempke. She was immediately filled with regret and years later, still has not gotten used to it.

“I’m very conscious at formal events, work functions, or in the summer, with a tank top or bathing suit,” says Tempke. Her advice?

Make sure you understand that while getting a tattoo may be fun and exciting, it’s also permanent. And while removal is an option, the process is tedious, painful, and needs to be done by someone with experience, or scarring can result and ink can remain.

So Should You Tattoo?

If it’s been on your mind, should you tattoo?

It’s a question only you can answer. And these days, it’s likely you’ll find more people encouraging you to do so. The biggest takeaway we’ve gotten from our tattoo lovers? Take the time to prepare. Close your eyes and picture your life with your permanent addition. If you love what you see enough to grow old with it, maybe a tattoo is for you.

As for me, well, I’ll be watching from the sidelines.

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Four Terms to Know If you’re not clear on the terminology, Cary Living is here to help! Antique?

Reproduction? Or vintage? Let’s find out.

ANTIQUE Most professionals agree that antique furniture is furniture that’s at least 100 years old. Often valuable (depending on condition and other factors), authentic antiques are increasingly hard to find.

REPRODUCTION New furniture that’s a copy of an antique style.

According to author Patricia Petraglia, most reproductions have been constructed using contemporary techniques and tools and were not intended to deceive, but rather to mimic a particular style.

VINTAGE COLLECTIBLE A piece of furniture that’s less than 100 years old.

Many pieces of furniture fall into this category, and some vintage pieces are reproductions as well. Owners of vintage furniture may decide to restore or refinish these pieces. While it’s wonderful to let your personal style lead the way, it’s also important to do your research before making changes to furniture. On occasion, some pieces really are too precious to paint!

s Style PATINA Mellow and worn aspect a surface acquires through age and use. Patina is highly desirable on most antique furniture.

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Furniture Finds Its Way Home

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Inside an industrial garage near Cary Parkway, Joe Torrisi is plotting the restoration of a client’s antique buffet.

When the piece arrived it was so dark and banged up that he couldn’t even see the wood grain. Add veneer damage and a mirror in need of care, and the dovetailed buffet might have been mistaken for garbage.

But not to Torrisi. And certainly not to the antique’s owner. “It’s going to be quite a piece,” says Torrisi, whose arms are folded across his chest as he admires the quarter sawn oak piece.

His shop, Rosario’s Restorations, is filled with vintage collectibles and antiques that, like the buffet, are in need of restoration. From a petite sewing stand with broken legs to a vintage jewelry box awaiting a new finish to complement bedroom furniture, there are snippets of history everywhere.

While he says that most of what he sees was originally made around the turn of the century (1900) or later, it’s not uncommon for him to come across furniture from the 1800s or even pieces that were recently made. The common denominator among all the pieces is that they are loved and valued by their owners. And they’re on their way to having a new life of sorts - either by restoration to their original look or by refinishing to fit a new style or function.

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Part of Joe Torrisi’s personal collection, this functional 1938 RCA Victor tube radio is considered a vintage collectible. Torrisi, who owns Rosario’s Restorations, gave the piece casework and some new decals. The radio’s preset buttons – Chicago stations – were left untouched since they added historical charm to the piece.

In some cases, Torrisi’s clients garnered the furniture from shops, auctions or estate sales. In other situations, the pieces are family heirlooms with sentiment to spare.

But not everyone inherits great-grandmother’s authentic 1880 Renaissance Revival table with white marble top. And few people have the time, knowledge or money to start effectively shopping for rare antiques. After all, there’s a reason why almost every book on antiques has a chapter dedicated to the pitfalls of the marketplace.

But that doesn’t mean that shoppers can’t have the look they’re after. For example, remember that antique Renaissance table? If you can’t inherit it or purchase one (about $400 for the small 28-inch-tall table according to The Antique Hunter’s Guide), there’s good news: It was reproduced in the 1930s (voila, vintage) and some are still being made today (hello reproduction).

REGARDING REPRODUCTIONS Choosing to purchase reproductions can mean money saved on furniture that fits a contemporary lifestyle. “The modern take on these classics usually results in a larger size and scale to accommodate the way we live today,” says Lisa Allen, owner of Ivy Cottage Collections, where antique reproductions are sold.

Bima Trading, a line Allen carries, borrows from popular styles of the past such as Sheraton (think painted, or fancy, chairs), Queen Anne (curved and subtly carved parts) and American Country (think simple, rural charm).

She suggests that shoppers in the market for reproductions pay special attention to the wood used since some antique reproduction companies use wood that is not properly treated. “Furniture constructed with this type of [unsatisfactory] wood will expand and contract over the years, resulting in splits, cracks and unhappy customers,” she says.

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Bima, she says, uses dried Indonesian wood that’s coated with sanding sealer and layered with 13 coats of paints, stains and protective finishes. Allen says that this type of wood treatment resists cracking, while also offering a rich patina to a piece of furniture.

While the antique look may be sought-after, rooms don’t have to be exclusive to its historical charm. “We have had tremendous success injecting an occasional modern piece in with the more traditional look. An edgy lamp, a coffee table with very clean lines…modernistic artwork…[the mix] results in a more eclectic, collected look,” she says. “In other words, you threw it together without trying too hard.”

DETAILS, DETAILS For David Nelson of Riverview Galleries, it’s the details that bring furniture, and thereby rooms, to life. It’s all about the slender and delicate style of Shaker pieces, the curved and elaborately carved parts that mark the Chippendale style and the subtly carved shell motifs of Queen Anne pieces.

“At Riverview our focus is on brand-name At Ivy Cottage Collections, reproductions furniture companies that often offer collections are tops. Pieces are made to mimic older styles, while fitting the size and scale of with design detail from each of the most popular modern homes. For some homeowners, styles,” explains Nelson. it’s the best of both worlds – an antique look with the function of a new piece.

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Riverview Galleries focuses on brand name furniture collections that echo the styles that have dominated history.

Made by Viniterra, this traditional dining room table includes design elements such as an elaborate pedestal and a scalloped top.

For example, he says, a dining room table with a carved wood pedestal and a scallop tabletop edge has recognizable design features. Think European luxury. “Most of today’s traditional furniture comes from the great styles of the 17th and 18th centuries,” says Nelson. “The likes and dislikes of royalty have had a major influence on design trends…[and] furniture styles tend to run in cycles.”

From the loop-back rocking chair to the Empire sleigh bed, elements of history are constantly influencing the furniture in today’s homes. Whether the furniture is a genuine antique, reproduction or vintage collectible, it can add the look and style today’s homeowners seek for their living space.

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Annual flowers are those that complete their lifecycle in just one growing season. In other words, you plant a seed (or a seedling plant), it grows foliage, then flowers, seeds and then the plant dies, all in the same year.

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If you don’t want to have the same types of flowers year after year, annuals are a good option for you because each spring you can choose what you want to have bloom that summer, and you can pick something different for the next year. Can’t decide whether to plant annuals or perennials?

No need to pick one or the other.

Annuals and perennials can be combined in your planting design to reap the best of both!

Special thanks to Jerry Horne at Family Home and Garden for the information on annuals and Nelsa Cox at The Garden Hut for the information on perennials.

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By Kate turGeOn

Global Flavors Find Their Way to Cary

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Dobrou Chut’! (Enjoy your meal!) Patrons at Klara’s Restaurant in Cary enjoy authentic Czech cuisine, such as Bohemian roast beef (sliced beef sirloin with vegetable cream sauce, cranberries and lemon) served with flour-bread dumplings.

It’s no secret that Cary is a diverse community.

Fourteen percent of its residents were born outside of the U.S., and the town’s Asian population tripled during the 1990s. The Indian population is on the rise as well, evidenced by the growth of two Hindu temples - one in Cary and one in Morrisville.

This diversity has translated into a flavorful blend of foods from around the world.

Craving Chinese, Korean or Thai food? With about 50 Asian restaurants to choose from in the Cary area, you’re in luck. (No fortune cookie needed.) Want Indian cuisine?

There are about 20 eateries to choose from.

Mediterranean restaurants? At least 13.

But enough with the numbers, it’s time for Cary Living to introduce you to a few of the area’s ethnic eats. It’s amazing what’s out there for those willing to try something new.

Klara’s Restaurant • Czech Cuisine Situated in downtown Cary, Klara’s Restaurant offers authentic Czech cuisine in a pleasant atmosphere. What prevails here are fresh ingredients and food made from scratch.

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Entrees don’t disappoint. Roasted pork loin, the national dish of the Czech Republic, shines with sauerkraut, homemade potato dumplings and gravy. Then there’s the pork schnitzel - a warm pork cutlet served atop cold potato salad. It comes with a fresh lemon wedge, and we suggest you let it work its magic on the already delicious breaded pork. A third favorite is the tasty Bohemian roast beef. Other traditional dishes, such as goulash, are also found on the menu.

Born and raised in Prague, Klara Novakova insists that the food she serves in her eatery be just as good as what would be found in her own mother’s kitchen. Items that are hard to find elsewhere, such as Zatec lager and homemade strawberry dumplings for dessert, add authenticity and exclusivity to her menu.

Staples of Czech cuisine: Meat (pork/beef), dumplings, root vegetables and golden beers Did you know? When a guest arrives at a home in the Czech Republic, it’s traditional for the host to offer him a slice of warm, homemade bread that’s sprinkled with salt.

La Rancherita • Mexican Burritos, nachos and tacos: it’s all the same, right? If you think you know the drill, order again.

Take La Rancherita’s taquitos rancheros, for instance.

Think crispy corn tortillas filled with grilled beef and surprise sweetness from the addition of pineapple pieces. In a word: yummy. The appetizer is topped with lettuce, chipotle cream, guacamole and queso.

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Clockwise from left: Klara’s homemade apple strudel with ice cream and whipped cream.

Taquitos rancheros at La Rancherita in Apex. Spicy tri-pepper chicken at Super Wok. Saffron appetizers complemented by mango lassi, a yogurt and mango pulp cooler.

New menu items are in place to help distinguish this Apex eatery from other Mexican restaurants. Morralito is one new selection that’s gaining attention for its unique appearance and taste. The flour tortilla (which resembles a pouch in its shape) is stuffed with fajitas (steak or chicken), adobo sauce, bell peppers, onion, tomato and melted cheese, and then set atop a bed of black beans and pico de gallo. Tinga tacos are another new addition aimed at giving customers more than what they’re used to.

Staples of Mexican food: Tortillas (flour and corn), salsas, tomatoes, jalapenos, avocados and beans.

Did you know? In Mexico, on the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), people often celebrate by sharing large tamales. Also, it’s common to pray (orar) before every meal.

Saffron • Indian This Morrisville favorite brings Indian cuisine to a stylish and welcoming atmosphere. Manager Raj Rai and chef Manohar Arya, both from New Delhi, insist on a menu that’s both expansive and authentic.

From the ever-popular chicken tikka masala to the braised lamb shank, entrees are as tasty as they are well presented. And each customer receives a complimentary trio of sauces – mint, tamarind and yogurt with papadum, cracker-like bread made from lentil flour. Don’t miss the delightful dahi malai kebab, a Cary Living favorite.

Sought-after drinks include mango lassi; pistachio ice cream and mango mousse are popular desserts. While the Indian culture prefers tea to alcohol, Saffron offers a full bar for its adult customers seeking specialties such as the mango martini. “It’s fusion,” says Rai with a grin. caryliving.com | 59

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To accommodate busy RTP professionals, Saffron serves up a lunch buffet as well. And to accommodate both repeat and new customers eager for more Indian cuisine, Saffron is introducing a new menu in May. Staples of Indian food: Lentils, bread baked in a clay oven, rice and spices such as saffron, which is both exotic and expensive.

Did you know? Jai Ho! Oscar-winner A.R. Rahman, musical composer for the film Slum Dog Millionaire, visited Saffron last year. Rahman’s menu selections were lamb shanks and mango-flavored dessert, recalls Saffron’s Raj Rai. Neomonde • Mediterranean It’s pretty easy to fall in love with Neomonde’s delicious and healthy fare. First opened as a Raleigh bakery in the 1970s, it grew to a deli and grocery by 1990. The Saleh brothers, who were born in northern Lebanon, continued to grow their business in 2000 when they brought their unique Mediterranean flavors to Morrisville.

For those new to Neomonde, the sampler platter is a perfect introduction to fresh tastes from the much-heralded hummus to tangy tabouli. Other favorites include the chicken salad (Mediterranean style), baba ghanouj, pasta salad, stuffed grape leaves and tzatziki. Mouth-watering grilled chicken kabobs, which are served with a sauce, are a must-try. What makes the menu selections even better is the addition of fresh-baked pita bread, and plentiful desserts. Think sweet baklava and lady fingers.

Staples of Mediterranean food: Olives, olive oil, fresh fruits and vegetables, proteinrich legumes, fish, yogurt and whole grains.

Did you know? To the Saleh family, bread is more than a simple tradition. As it’s written on Neomonde’s website: Bread is the warmest, kindest of all words. Write it always with a capital letter, like your own name.

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Clockwise from left: The Mongolian beef lunch entrée at Super Wok. Fresh Mediterranean fare at Neomonde. Also at Neomonde – lady fingers, rice pilaf, fruit roll, sampler platter, pita bread and grilled chicken kabob meal from kids’ menu.

Saffron favorites: Vegetables, slow-braised lamb shanks, chicken tikka masala and bread. Morralito at La Rancherita.

Super Wok • Chinese Super Wok has about 10 tables, but they fill up quickly on the Sunday evening that Cary Living visits this understated - yet delicious - restaurant on Maynard Road.

To sample a range of flavors, we start with two delectable appetizers - steamed dumplings and fried eggplant stuffed with pork and chive. The appetizers, complete with their garlic and ginger sauce, leave us eager for entrees!

We select orange beef and sesame chicken. Each entrée tastes fresh, flavorful and authentic. And we’re pleasantly surprised that the orange beef lacks the thick jelly type of sauce that we’ve had in the past at other restaurants.

Super Wok’s specialties include dumplings with chili oil, spicy noodles and basil chicken. Originally from southern China, chef Zengming Chen and his family make a happy and polite team that’s eager to offer suggestions as well as smiles.

Staples of Chinese food: Rice, noodles, garlic, gingerroot, poultry, meat and seafood.

Did you know? Although it’s a subject of some debate, many historians believe that the first noodles were created in China.

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Are You an “Environmentally Conscious” Investor?

by Bonnie Fischer, aams financial advisor | edward jones On April 22nd, millions of people around the world celebrated the 41st anniversary of Earth Day. As a global citizen, you can boost your recycling efforts and cut back on your energy consumption. But you can also contribute to a “greener” world through your investment activities.

You can take action in two related areas: reducing your paperwork and consolidating your accounts. Let’s take a look at both of these possibilities.

First, you can decrease your investment-related paperwork by taking advantage of all the paperless options offered to you by your financial services providers.

Not only will online documents help save paper, but they can also help protect you from identity theft. The more paper statements, confirmations and similar items lying around, the greater the possibility of their being exposed to prying eyes.

If you think you may need to produce this investment-related information, possibly to give to your tax advisor, you can most likely access and print the documents you need from your financial services provider’s website.

Most companies make this information readily accessible to their clients for months, or even years, after it has been generated.

Now, let’s move to another environmentally conscious aspect of investing: consolidating your accounts. Start by listing all your financial assets, such as your bank accounts, investments, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and employer-sponsored retirement plans, such as a 401(k) if you work for a private employer, a 457(b) if you work for a state or local government, or a 403(b) if you work for a school or other tax-exempt organization. By consolidating as many of these accounts as possible with one financial services provider, you can significantly reduce the number of statements you receive and the paperwork you generate.

But paperwork reduction is only one benefit you’ll receive from consolidating accounts. You might also be able to lower the amount of fees you pay. And even more importantly, by placing all your financial assets with one financial services provider, you will be better able to follow a single, unified investment strategy. If you work with one financial advisor, he or she will find it much easier to identify your strengths and weaknesses and help you allocate your investment dollars in a way that’s appropriate for your retirement goals, risk tolerance and time horizon.

Earth Day happens only once a year. So take this opportunity to think about how you can start doing your part, through a few simple actions tied to your investments, to help improve the environment we all share.

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SIGNATURE RECIPES: BLACKBERRY BARBEQUE SAUCE • CHEF MARIO’S BARBEQUE SAUCE • SPICY BEER BARBEQUE SAUCE AVAILABLE AT WWW.CARYLIVING.COM

TICKLE MY FANCY RIBS

To Grill the Ribs Heat one side of the grill to high, leaving the other side off. Place ribs on the off side of the grill, turning ribs every 15 minutes, slathering them with barbeque sauce each time. After 45 minutes, the bone should start to pull away from the meat. This is how you know your ribs are done perfectly. Remove the rack from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes. Cut them into individual ribs by holding the slab vertically and slicing down between the bones.

Two Slabs of Baby Back Ribs serves 4-6 Rub Ingredients 2 Tbsp chili powder 2 Tbsp black pepper 2 Tbsp kosher salt 1 Tbsp paprika 2 tsp coriander Preparing Ribs for Grilling Mix ingredients for rub and set aside; and preheat oven to 300º. Trim ribs of excess fat and remove membrane. Season ribs with the prepared rub and place rib slabs in a shallow pan. Cover with aluminum foil and roast in oven for about 2 ½ hours, or until you can see an inch or so of the rib bone on the slab.

Cooking times may vary depending on the size and fat content of the rack.

GRILLED CORN ON THE COB Serves 6 Ingredients 6 ears of fresh sweet corn, shucked and halved 1 stick of melted butter 2 tsp orange juice 2 tsp chipotle in adobo Salt and pepper (to taste) 2 Tbsp sliced scallions Directions Preheat grill to medium high heat. Grill corn, turning often, for 10-15 minutes or until grill marks appear. Combine melted butter, orange juice, chipotle and salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Brush mixture over grilled corn and garnish with scallions.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE POPPY PARFAITS Ingredients 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup sliced almonds 1 cup cashew nuts 1 cup shredded coconut 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 tsp salt

fruit and cream.

Grilling Pineapple You can also use mangos, peaches, plums or bananas.

Slice fruit, then lightly spray slices with cooking spray.

Grill for 1 or 2 minutes, or until lightly charred. Cut into bite-size pieces and set aside to cool.

6 parfait glasses 3 sprigs of fresh mint for garnish For the Cream 1 cup sour cream 1 cup plain yogurt 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 Tbsp poppy seeds Heating Granola Do this before preparing cream

or fruit. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. In a large bowl, combine nuts oats, coconut, and brown sugar. Then add the honey, oil and salt. Mix well. Pour into a foil-lined sheet pan. Cook for about one hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure it browns evenly. Remove from oven and allow to cool while preparing

Preparing Cream Combine sour cream, yogurt, sugar, vanilla and poppy seeds. Mix well and set aside.

Layering Parfait Glasses Layer 6 parfait glasses beginning with fruit, then granola, then ending with cream. Then garnish with fresh mint and serve!

BLUE CHEESY POTATOES Serves 6 Ingredients 4 cups red potatoes, sliced 1/3 cup bleu cheese, crumbled 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped Directions Fill a large saucepot with water. Add salt and place on high heat. Add potatoes and bring to a boil. Boil for 15-18 minutes, or just until tender. Preheat grill to medium high heat. Drain potatoes and leave to cool. Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper and place on preheated grill. Grill lightly, until potatoes have slight marks on them. Remove from grill and place on a serving dish. Sprinkle with crumbled bleu cheese and chopped fresh rosemary.

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In fact, Tonja Dean, Cary Living’s smile makeover recipient, can’t stop smiling.

Steak and pistachios.

That’s what Tonja Dean of Durham was afraid to eat even once her smile transformation was complete. launched by Dr. Paul Kazmer of cary, the process took more than seven months. During that time Dean wore temporary teeth, which often broke when she ate hard things.

For weeks Dean ate baked potatoes, applesauce and cereal. Then at the end of February, she had a brand-new smile. it took about a week before she was brave enough to test her dental implants. Would they be as functional as they were beautiful? “i was so ready to eat a real meal,” says Dean, 49. Dean prepared steak for herself and her fiancé. Still, she was worried. What if she messed up her new teeth? She called her sister for advice. “my sister said, ‘listen. i watched them put those in. They are not coming out.’” That was all Dean needed to hear. The steak was perfect. “i think i enjoyed and savored every mouthful.”

HidiNG BeHiNd A HANd That’s not all Dean has savored since Dr. Kazmer and Cary Living selected her last fall to receive a new smile, courtesy of periodontist Dr. Paul Kazmer and Dr. greg mayes, a dentist and co-owner with his wife Dr. lisa mayes of Preston Dental center in cary. “i feel awesome,” says Dean. “i always had some self-confidence but it’s even more so now. People notice. it’s funny; i just had a patient yesterday who said, ‘you just keep on smiling; it makes the biggest difference.’ it feels really good that people notice.”

For years, Dean, an oncology patient coordinator in the radiation department at Unc Hospitals, covered her mouth with her hand when she laughed and smiled. She wanted to comfort her patients and put them at ease, but she was embarrassed by how she looked and by how many of her teeth were missing. a single mom to three kids, one of whom has survived cancer three times, Dean just didn’t have the funds to fix her teeth. over the years, she lost most of her back teeth, learning to chew at the front of her mouth – and to avoid certain kinds of foods altogether.

Her BiGGeST feAr The thing that surprised Dean the most about her makeover wasn’t her new smile. She had confidence the doctors would make her look good. “my biggest fear was pain, but i was pain-free for the most part,” she says.

“With medicines these days, our big push with anything surgical is prevention,” says Dr. Kazmer. “Before she came in, she started with pain meds. We wanted them in her system so when she needed them they were working. When we did our work, we used medicines to sedate her.”

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The team responsible for Dean’s new smile: Back row (l to r): Chris Testa, Dr. Greg Mayes, Drew VanAarde, Dr. Paul Kazmer, Conrad Rensburg and Jon Hansel. Front: Tonja Dean

“it has really renewed my faith in dentists,” says Dean. “i’m no longer afraid to go to the dentist because i know i can have a pain-free visit. The pain that i did have was so minimal and it was so worth it. ” HoW’d THeY do THAT? Dean is referring to her gorgeous smile, a perfect pearly row of new upper teeth. Dr. Kazmer extracted the badly damaged permanent teeth and performed a bone graft to ready her for the implants. a dental implant is a titanium “root” used in dentistry to support restorations that resemble a tooth or group of teeth. once the metal root is implanted, a “tooth” is then built upon the root. implants have been used in mainstream dentistry for only about 15 years, although they were first designed in the sixties. implants are a good option to dentures. an implant is basically a fixed prosthesis that doesn’t slip, slide or cause discomfort the way dentures sometimes can. Through computer-aided design, the structure that holds the implants is designed to replicate a patient’s original bite.

“We start by doing a three-dimensional cT caT scan and then sit down and plan it out as a team,” explains Dr. Kazmer.

“So greg (mayes) and i sat together and figured out where we want implants, what’s our goal, which teeth are coming out, which teeth are staying. at the front end, i saw her first but then we needed to kind of powwow as a team as to how we do this. “i took out teeth that couldn’t be fixed, placed implants, let things heal and followed things,” continues Dr. Kazmer.

“Then Tonja went off to Dr. mayes, and then Dr. mayes and conrad kind of took it from there.”

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AFTER Dean’s new dental implants should last the rest of her life.

Conrad Rensburg, owner of Absolute Dental Lab in Durham, donated his lab’s services to the project. “We designed the substructure to support the ceramics.” Rensburg’s work ensured the implant structure would function correctly. “If you don’t get the functionality right, you’ll have so much pain long-term that it wouldn’t mean anything,” he says. Then a ceramist at the lab, Drew VanAarde made the implants look like beautiful teeth.

Says Dr. Mayes: “There’s no grinding in the mouth or cutting; that gets done via Conrad and the computer. All of that gets made outside the mouth and then brought to the mouth.”

Nobel Biocare donated all the necessary parts and pieces for the implants. “Nobel Biocare is the world leader in dental implant solutions with history and research dating back to the very first implant patient in 1965,” says Chris Testa, senior territory manager with the company.

“Mrs. Dean is a very sweet lady who wants to use her smile to brighten the lives of others. I think that is such a noble gesture,” says Testa. “I knew she was a great candidate for us to help smile confidently again.”

Good for life Dr. Mayes says the temporary teeth Dean wore during the process can be a pain; he understands her reluctance to believe the implants would be better. “No one’s thanked me for their temporaries lately,” he laughs. “Those just get you through.”

The job for Dean now is to maintain the implants. “These are just like teeth so what we want to make sure happens is frequent, regular cleanings, annual x-rays. Like a tooth problem, if you catch it early enough it’s a minor thing instead of having to redo or remake,” says Dr. Mayes.

Now that Dean’s tried steak, she’s ready to try pistachios – and lots of other foods she hasn’t been able to eat. “She should be able to eat whatever she wants to eat,” says Dr. Kazmer. “I don’t think there’s anything in dentistry or life that’s 100 percent, but implants are 97 to 98 percent long-term.”

Dean just can’t believe her smile looks the same as it did when she was 25. For months, she carried an old picture of herself in her purse to envision what the final outcome might look like. “I could see I had all my teeth then. Now, when I look in the mirror I just think, ‘Oh, my goodness.’ I am truly happy.”

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As an acupuncturist the question I hear most frequently is, “Does acupuncture work?” To which I answer, “Yes...acupuncture does work, but it works differently than Western medicine.”

In acupuncture the body is seen as a system of interconnected organs and meridians. Qi (pronounced “chee” and also referred to as energy) flows through the interconnected organs and meridians to enable functions of the body and preserve health. Disruption of qi or energy flow can cause unhealthy symptoms to appear and, if not corrected, could eventually lead to disease.

Organs, from the Chinese medicine perspective, are described as energy hubs that perform certain functions. They do not, however, describe the health or function of the anatomical organ. For example, an imbalance of the Chinese liver or spleen will typically not correspond to any medical problem in the Western liver or spleen.

There are 12 main organs in Chinese medicine – the lung, large intestine, stomach, spleen, heart, small intestine, urinary bladder, kidneys, pericardium (heart protector), san jiao (triple heater), gallbladder and the liver. Each organ has distinct functions. The liver, for example, is said to store blood, and rule the smooth flow of qi. The liver makes sure that our energies and emotions adapt to the many changes we encounter. This feature of the liver keeps our emotions, qi and blood flowing smoothly in the body. When the liver is out of balance, symptoms like irritability, depression, anger, difficulty sleeping, menstrual cramps or pounding headaches may occur.

The 12 organs are connected to the corresponding 12 meridians which distribute energy throughout the body. Organs function deeply in the body but meridians are closer to the skin’s surface, where they are easy to touch or palpate and easy to access for acupuncture needling.

When organs or meridians do not function as they should, symptoms will emerge. An acupuncturist will evaluate not only what the symptoms are, but where they are located. For example, cold hands and feet may indicate that liver qi is not flowing smoothly, or a onesided headache indicates a gallbladder imbalance.

Imbalances in an organ or any of their functions can occur for a number of reasons. External factors such as harsh weather or invading viruses can cause an imbalance. Emotions, chronic poor nutritional choices or insufficient rest can also cause the body to be out of balance.

Organ and meridian imbalances are treated at specific acupuncture points on the skin. These points are meeting places where the energy of the organ and its matching meridian are accessible. Each point has a predictable effect upon the energy passing through the meridian. Acupuncturists use these points to correct the flow of qi by inserting thin, sterile needles made of stainless steel into specific points walong the meridian to bring balance back to the body. Most patients find acupuncture treatments very relaxing and many fall asleep during the treatment.

Not only can acupuncture help bring the body back into balance, but acupuncture and Chinese medicine can also be utilized as preventive medicine by maintaining organ and meridian health before the flow of qi is disrupted.

So, back to the original question: “Does acupuncture work?” Yes! It does work – it just works differently than Western medicine. You may be experiencing neck or back pain, fibromyalgia, headaches, anxiety or insomnia. You may be frustrated with your current course of treatment. I frequently ask people, “if you do the same thing today that you did yesterday, how can you expect a different result?” It might be time to try something new. It might be time to try acupuncture and Chinese medicine.

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1. Annual Fashion Show Fundraiser. The Women Business Owners Network (WBON) fundraiser was held on March 2nd to benefit “Dress for Success of the Triangle.” This year’s emcee was Debra Morgan, while Kohl’s of Cary provided the fashion.

2. Stop Hunger Now Project. Cary Christian School partnered with Stop Hunger Now, a Raleigh-based Christian nonprofit organization, to create meals for needy people in Zambia on April 15th.

3. Lilly’s Home & Garden Ribbon Cutting. The celebration was held on February 23rd.

4. Western Wake Farmers’ Market Opens. The market opened on April 2nd. Their focus is to educate consumers about locally produced and sustainable food.

5. Great Strides walk. Great Strides: Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis held their walk on April 16th at the Apex Community Park.

6. Author visits Mills Park Elementary School. Author Marc Brown, of the Arthur

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series books, visited the students on April 4th. He signed autographs and shared the story of how the Arthur character was created.

7. Art exhibit grand opening. On February 25th, local artist and recent Art-On-The-Move winner, Linda Dallas, held the grand opening of her artist exhibition “Local Produce.” Photo courtesy of Gerald Tharrington, Photoccasions.

8. 2011 tobacco road MARATHON. Almost 4,000 runners from around the state finished the 2nd Annual Tobacco Road Marathon on March 20th.

9. Dr. seuss’s birthday. To celebrate, Brilliant Sky Toys & Books, along with 100 friends, threw him a birthday party on February 26th.

10. Bridal Open House. Cute Buttons Gift and Paper Boutique Bridal Open House was held on April 6th & 9th.

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12 11. Balance Center Opens. Glenaire Retirement Community opened the new Balance Center on March 31st. The Center will assess and treat residents’ balance and mobility to provide individuals with a higher quality of life. Residents enjoyed refreshments as they watched a demonstration and learned about the new center.

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12. Walk and Roll-a-Thon. The Brain Injury Association of North Carolina Annual Walk and Roll-a-Thon was held at Lake Crabtree Park, Morrisville on April 2nd. The Brain Injury Association of North Carolina (BIANC) is a non-profit membership organization that advocates on behalf of individuals with brain injury and their families.

13. Apex Chamber Golf Tournament.

The Annual Apex Chamber Golf Tournament was held on April 12th at The Preserve at Jordan Lake. Cary Living was a sponsor of the event!

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