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CARY IS IN FULL BLOOM

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revitalization new theater takes center stage in cary

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MARCH | APRIL 2014

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Happy Spring…finally! I know we are all anxiously awaiting warmer weather. We want to help get you in the Spring Spirit by listing some events in the area. Turn to page 24 for “Spring Events” you and your entire family can enjoy. Speaking of events, The Pinehurst Concours d’Elegance is back again this year – a collection and exhibition of the most amazing vintage and rare automobiles. Plan to make the quick trip down the road to Pinehurst the first weekend in May. Whether or not you are a car nut, you will want to see these beautiful cars; check it out on page 60. You’ve all undoubtedly seen the revitalization going on in Downtown Cary. Be sure to flip to page 18 and look at what’s now open and what shop owners are saying about this transformation. If you are still in a dreary mood from our winter weather, then you must read the story by Kurt Dusterberg on Sio Moore from Apex (page 42). It’s the incredible story of how a community helped one struggling child make it all the way to the Oakland Raiders. This is an inspiring story you can’t miss. As always, I want to thank you for reading Cary Living. I love to hear your suggestions and comments, so please keep them coming. Happy Spring! JILL FUTCH

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M A R CH | A pril 2014

42 moore than meets the eye From Liberia to The Oakland Raiders, this is an inspiring story.

departments 14 | Wine Review

26 hats off to spring We get you ready for the 63rd Annual Stoneybrook Steeplechase.

56 it’s exquisite. it’s exceptional. it’s Elaine. As she prepares for retirement, we take a look at this extraordinary lady.

30 swooping in A local nonprofit is helping neighbors in need in just a day.

60 rolling sculptures Pinehurst gains instant traction among vintage car showcases.

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18 Cary’s Core New theater takes center stage in downtown revitilization efforts. 24 Spring Events Here is a list of local events to help you get outside and enjoy spring.

TECH

By Dan Bain

Photograph © kolibree.com

SMILE ON Kolibree Announces First Smart Toothbrush

Here’s a product that will make you smile, as brushing your teeth has gone high-tech. French-based company Kolibree believes in improving health via connected solutions, and introduced its first product at Consumer Electronics Show 2014 – the world’s first connected electric toothbrush. Also named Kolibree, the toothbrush connects via Bluetooth to an iOS or Android app, which tracks and analyzes your brushing habits. The mobile dashboard records every brushing and tracks frequency, duration and areas brushed. The app works with multiple toothbrushes, so each family member can track their dental habits individually, and gives points to kids to encourage improvement. Users can set goals and check progress,

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and have the option of sharing data with their dentist and other family members. Kolibree comes with two brush heads; an ergonomically designed soft-touch handle with a single button, and a small, flat base for wireless induction charging. The unit is water resistant and offers variable speed control and brushing patterns from 4000-12,500 rpm. A full battery charge can last a week with Bluetooth on, at four brushings a day. Pre-orders should start on Kickstarter during the second quarter of this year, the app is slated for release in July, and the products should be available in stores in the fourth quarter. Depending on options, the price will be between $99 and $199; please see www.kolibree.com for more info.

SPORTS

By david droschak

NC State All-American Carlos Rodon displays his powerful motion.

Photograph © NC State Athletics

BLOWING SMOKE NC State Lefty Carlos Rodon Projected to be Baseball’s Top Pick Major League Baseball scouts make a living projecting talent. After two seasons of watching North Carolina State starting pitcher Carlos Rodon, they’ve all put away their radar guns and pencils for 2014. No need to waste any more time judging the merits of the junior lefthander, whose baseball heritage dates back to his great grandfather in Cuba. Rodon has hit 101 mph with his violent delivery and Mack Truck thighs, his 6-foot-2, 234-pound frame a menacing reminder to hitters that they’re at a distinct disadvantage facing a hurler projected in all baseball circles to be the No. 1 overall pick in the Major League Baseball Draft this June. Houston has the first pick again this season after taking Stanford right-hander Mark Appel, who signed for $6.35 million, in 2013. The selection of Rodon would give the Astros quite a righty-lefty punch for the future. 12 | caryliving.com

“It’s a power mix – a fastball up to 97-98 mph and a hard, hard slider – so he comes right at you and he challenges hitters, and with the stuff he has, why wouldn’t you?” one high-level major league baseball scout said of Rodon. “I saw him as a freshmen and his stuff was the same as it is now. It was just wow. “He has a mature body. You don’t have to project on anything. If you told me he will move very quickly through the minor leagues and get up to the big leagues in a hurry, I would not be shocked. His stuff is that much better than everybody else’s right now.” Wolfpack coach Elliott Avent tells a funny story about one of his trips to the mound to see his star pitcher during a rare jam. “I was trying to take him out and he said, ‘Coach, have you seen my legs? I’m not like the rest of those pitchers you’ve got. I can throw more pitches than they

can,”’ said Avent, who also coached Super Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson on the baseball diamond at N.C. State. “If I asked you to name the three names synonymous with North Carolina State University sports over the last 20 years people are going to say Philip Rivers, Russell Wilson and Carlos Rodon. And if one of those guys is going to go by one handle like Madonna, it’s going to be Carlos. That’s all you have to say around campus is Carlos and everyone knows who you are talking about.” Rodon, who won a 4-A state title his senior year at Holly Springs High School, approached 200 strikeouts with the Wolfpack last season, and starred again in his second summer stint with the USA Baseball team, an experience that has taken him to places such as Amsterdam and Cuba, where his father lived until he migrated to the United States as a fiveyear-old child. “It was sort of surreal playing in Cuba,” Rodon said. “If you know Carlos’ heritage, he’s easy to figure out,” added Avent. “He’s tough, he’s competitive; he thinks he’s better than everybody else yet he’s the nicest guy in the world. If they would have voted the best teammate on the team two years ago it would have been Carlos, and they still love him today.” “Expectations can hurt you or help you, but I am ready to make it back to Omaha,” said Rodon, noting the Wolfpack’s trip to the College World Series last year for the first time since 1968. “When you are in high school you really live day to day. You are just looking at what you’re going to eat for breakfast or the next movie you’re going to see on a Friday night, or whether we’re playing Middle Creek or Fuquay-Varina. That’s the way I remember it. I never thought I would be in this position.” If Rodon is taken No. 1 overall, he’ll be the second Triangle product in the last 15 years to do so, following in the footsteps of Athens Drive High School’s Josh Hamilton, selected atop the draft in 1999 by the Tampa Bay Rays.

WINE review

wine By Michael Gallo, wine manager total wine & more, Crossroads Shopping Center

SHENANDOAH Vineyards ZINFANDEL SPECIAL RESERVE 2011

COURTNEY BENHAM ZINFANDEL 2012

Lodi, California A robust wine packed with fat, ripe fruit – cherries, cassis, blackberries – yet enough acidity to give it lift. Smoky, cola flavors that do not overpower. Finished with ripe tannins. A terrific wine from an underrated region. Pairs well with BBQ beef and stir fry. Intense, Blackberry, Cherry, Medium-bodied.

Amador County, California A lush, complex and sustainably grown Zinfandel at a great price! Displaying ripe blackberry and cherry fruit flavors with enticing notes of cocoa and hints of pepper, this red has a lingering spicy finish. Enjoy with BBQ, poultry or spicy dishes. Intense, Blackberry, Spice, Medium-bodied.

Sonoma County, Sonoma, California Blackberry and vanilla emerge from this concentrated and full-bodied Zinfandel; luxurious dark fruit intermixes with flavors of black pepper, nutmeg and cedar; an attractive and well-balanced wine. Concentrated, Blackberry, Vanilla, Full-bodied

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SABON ZINFANDEL OLD VINES 2011

VICIOUS ZIN ZINFANDEL 2011

OAK RIDGE ZINFANDEL 2011

Amador County, California Sobon’s Old Vines Zinfandel is seamless in bright red fruit and soft tannins, with a tempered spiciness on the finish. A great value and go-to wine for a crowd, this is an ideal wine to stock up on for outdoor gatherings, or just to get through the winter. Intense, Blackberry, Spice, Medium-bodied

Beverage Dynamics, California Abundant, jammy flavors of blackberries and plums intermix with mocha and black pepper for a plush texture; the wine transitions to a silky smooth finish with echoes of cedar and spice. Fresh, Cherry, Vanilla, Medium-bodied

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BEER

review

BEER By Michael Gallo, wine manager total wine & more, Crossroads Shopping Center

Scuttlebutt gale force ipa

Flying FIsh Exit 4

Flying fish abbey dubbel

Super Bock lager

Flying fish hopfish ipa

Scuttlebutt brewing company

Flying Fish Brewing Company

Unicer Bebidas

Fish Brewing Company

Washington Tawny-orange color with an ivory head. Aromas of piney, earthy, citrusy hops and a malt background. Caramel malts in the flavor make way for floral and fruity hop character. Nicely balanced and flavorful.

New Jersey Golden-honey in color. An American twist on a Belgian Tripel with spicy clove, yeast esters, malt sweetness and floral, citrusy hop aromas. Delightfully complex flavors deliver a fruity, malty, spicy experience with notable hoppiness.

New Jersey A classic Abbey-style beer that pours amber-brown with a generous head. Sweet caramel, honey and bready malt notes, dark fruits and spicy Belgian yeast esters grace the nose and palate. Finishes almondy dry and clean.

Portugal Clear, pale golden straw color. Dry grain and fruity ester aromas with undertones of lemon. Grainy flavors with hints of citrus, grapes and lemon, balanced by a bitter hop note. Sweet malts add a balancing texture to the palate.

New Jersey Pours with a deep golden color. Plenty of hop bitterness balanced by malt sweetness in the aromas and flavor in the tradition of an English IPA. Extensive dry hopping imparts a floral and citrusy character. Nice!

$1.79/12oz bottle

$2.29/12oz bottle

$1.79/12oz bottle

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$1.79/12oz bottle

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New Theater Takes Center Stage in Downtown Revitalization Efforts

cary’s core Defining Downtown Cary has until now been somewhat ambiguous. Where does downtown start? Where does it end? What streets are included? Which ones aren’t? The answers to those questions have been front and center the last six months for anyone who has driven down Chatham Street, past longtime corner staple Ashworth Drugs Store and through the “heart” of Downtown Cary. Two new roundabouts intentionally or unintentionally have set up sort of a town perimeter, as has new signage on the four corners “inside the Maynard loop.” New businesses such as The Perfect Piece, UnVined Wine Bar and Tapas and Elizabeth’s Home & Garden have made downtown Cary home over the last 18 months. And so has new Town of Cary Downtown Manager Ted Boyd, who arrived from Charlotte in November to take over his new post. “A lot of it is they see potential,” Boyd said of the new businesses setting up shop in Downtown Cary. “You want to look for a retailer that has sort of a farmer mentality. What I mean by that is a farmer takes his field and he plants seeds and for some time they don’t see anything, but they know that the seed is there; they know the potential of that growth and they know the reward.

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So, what tends to happen is you have those early adopter businesses that come in and say ‘we’re going to invest in this area now.’ Most people are going to want to come in once they see it built.” The Perfect Piece is getting ready for a second expansion of its upscale furniture, consignment and home décor store to include outdoor and lawn items, signs that the downtown draw has some traction. The business started with 21 vendors and now stands at 38. On the consignment side, there are more than 400. “It’s funny to think back now because we had three or four on our opening day,” said co-owner Betty Haskell. “BB&T had been on this corner since the 1960s so everybody knows it as a reference and being just one block down from the center intersection has been good for us. The whole downtown is growing, so we love that. “

Cary Farmers Market Opened: Spring 1994 Worth Noting: Celebrating 20 years providing fresh produce, meats and unique crafts all located within a 100-mile radius of Cary. Market is open on Saturdays from 8am-12:30pm and Tuesdays from 2-6pm. What the Manager is Saying: “We’ve got a great variety of products and we’ve been ingrained in the Cary community for two decades, so we feel very strongly about Cary. We love Cary, we support Cary and we try to support local businesses and be a part of all of that life.” – Karmen Paterson

“Our downtown gives you an opportunity not only to be unique, but in a unique context,” added Boyd. “It is not just repeat, repeat, repeat and repeat. You have a two-story building here, and then a one story building, different facades. A lot of times it is easier to start your business because your rent may not be as challenging or competitive as other locations, or the spaces may be a little smaller or a little bit more flexible.” Boyd’s revitalization job is both simple and complicated; it’s just getting to the end of the road that may prove taxing. His goal is to help jumpstart a downtown area ripe for new development, but one 20 | caryliving.com

that is more known for closing its doors at 5 pm and heading home to the suburbs than creating “after hours” gathering places. After coming to town from the Queen City, Boyd sat back for three months, gathering information and listening to hundreds of comments on what he has on his hands. “There is a very big focus, not just in Cary, but across the country in revitalizing downtowns,” Boyd said. “It has clearly been a focus of the Cary Town Council to see the downtown really realize its full potential. “You can look at a place like Downtown Apex and its Salem Street, but one of the things that is more beneficial and positions Downtown Cary so well is the layers, the ability to have more streets,” Boyd said. “You can see Chatham Street developing as kind of that retail corridor, yet Academy Street offers a different feel – it has more of that historic component with churches that have been there for years, and bookend and anchored by the Cary Arts Center.” Cary has for years received accolades across the country as one of the best places to live or best places to raise a family, and has grown from 21,763

Elizabeth’s Home & Garden Shop Opened: November 2012 Worth Noting: Provides small groups an upstairs location for complimentary tea and coffee in a quaint setting. What the Owner is Saying: “I have always had my eye out for a location like Downtown Cary. I checked out a lot of areas and I knew I wanted something quaint; I didn’t want something in a mall or a small shopping center. I wanted something charming. This is just a complete fit for me.” – Elizabeth Sullivan

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Worth Noting: Specializes in unique wines (more than 50) not found at your everyday grocer. Exciting new programs geared toward wine pairings and wine education. What the Owner is Saying: “I want to make myself a venue, make myself a destination. When people are coming to Cary I want them coming here to learn about wine, learn about jazz music and to get great food.” – Alison Frey

residents in 1980 to 135,234 in 2010. Cary is currently the second most populous incorporated town (behind only Gilbert, Arizona) in the United States. “Cary has been known for taking these undeveloped pieces of land and developing them,” Boyd said. ‘Well, we’re reaching a point where we’re running out of that developable land, which means re-development and intra-development is going to be the next focus of the development community, and specifically in Cary. The downtown area is where we have the opportunities. “Sometimes I will hear people say, ‘Well, where is Downtown Cary?’ I even felt to myself coming in, ‘Well, how do I define it?’ The cross streets are really Academy and Chatham, but it needs to be broader than just two streets, so I look at the downtown center as the Maynard Road Loop. You can say that and most people can draw a circle around it and think about the core, that heart of Cary, four to five blocks out.” Inside that nucleus is the new Cary Theater, a so-called black box theater, with flexibility to show movies as well as host bands or a comedy performance. The 181-seat facility stands out along Chatham Street with its new lighted marquee. By its very nature,The Cary Downtown Theater is a “night” venue for the most part, as are many restaurants and bars that are already in the downtown area or may be seeking a start-up business location. “Downtown Cary has always done it that way, sort of that 10am-6pm schedule. Breaking out of that box is what is needed if you want to draw

shoppers here,” said Elizabeth Sullivan, owner of Elizabeth’s Home & Garden Shop. “The theater is going to change that, and the retailers are going to have to change. If they want to accommodate what’s going on downtown, they are going to have to change their ideas about how long they should be open. That will draw people to downtown.” After his initial recon efforts, Boyd is now developing a major marketing campaign and gathering budget information for his next major push. “Three main priorities I will be looking at are generating more food and beverage, how to get more living opportunities, because having people is what helps, and then recruiting more office/business opportunities. All of these help create more of a downtown flow. All of the decisions we make influence and impact the core of downtown from the edges in. “You think there is going to be that silver bullet that is going to trigger everything, but I honestly think it is just layers, adding more components and creating that depth,” Boyd said. “It’s not only the theater in itself, but are we going to have great events downtown? Do we have good sidewalks? Can people get here conveniently and park? I do think that the more people see those things happening, it’s encouraging to everyone involved in the process.”

The Perfect Piece Opened: May 2012 Worth Noting: Location in the old BB&T Building has 77 marked parking spaces. Building to celebrate 50th anniversary this spring. What the Owner is Saying: We hunted everywhere but we loved this location because of the parking and the proximity to the Downtown Cary area. We wanted Downtown Cary. We knew that Cary could support the type of store we wanted, and we were interested in a location that would drive a lot of traffic. – Betty Haskell

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Spring Events Got cabin fever? Spring is in the air and it’s time to get your family, grab some lawn chairs and get out and enjoy some Spring events! From Table Tennis to a theatre production, to flying a kite and listening to music, we’ve got you covered. Take some time to enjoy Spring!

Butterfly Cary Cup 2014 Bond Park Community Center March 14th-16th The Cary Table Tennis Association (Cary TTA) and the Town of Cary host the 13th Annual Cary Cup Table Tennis Championship. The tournament welcomes spectators during the championship at no charge. Top table tennis athletes from the United States and around the world will compete for more than $16,000 in total prize money in the largest round-robin table tennis competition in the United States. www.townofcary.org.

Toasts & Tunes Concert Series

Allscripts Tobacco Road Marathon & Bay Six Half Marathon

Thomas Brooks Park/USA Baseball March 16th | 7am “Whether you are trying to qualify for Boston or are running your first marathon, you’ll find our course gives runners the best opportunity to achieve their running goals,” says TRMA President, Founder and 10-time Boston Marathon qualifier Kaz Yahyapour. “Not only do we have the fastest course in the state, but the cool temperatures of early spring in North Carolina provide ideal running conditions.” All proceeds go to the JDRF, The Wounded Warrior Project, The Red Cross, and The Rails to Trails Conservancy. www.tobaccoroadmarathon.com.

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Cloer Family Vineyards March 15th, April 12th, May 10th, June 7th, July 12th, August 9th, September 13th, October 11th, November 8th | 2-4pm Come join us for local music in the vineyard! Our Toasts & Tunes Concert Series is an outdoor music event so bring your lawn chair and/or a picnic lunch. Wine will be sold by the glass and by the bottle. No outside alcohol is permitted, and carpooling is suggested! In case of rain, please call the winery to see if the event is still being held. www.cloerfamilyvineyards.com.

Kite Festival

Fred G. Bond Metro Park March 22nd | 12:30pm For kids of all ages, Bond Park’s Annual Kite Festival is a great way to spend the afternoon. There will be an expert kite flyer on hand for stunt kite demonstrations, and certificates and special awards in a variety of kite flying categories for those who choose to participate. www.townofcary.org.

Beer & Bacon Festival Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre March 29th | 12-6pm This festival is an all-you-care-to-taste extravaganza complete with the best craft beers for your tasting pleasure, paired with the food of the gods – bacon. Guests will enjoy a souvenir glass plus 75+ of their favorite international beers and wines paired with delicious bacon dishes. The VIP deck will host over 15 restaurant tasting stations featuring the best restaurants in the Triangle. www.boothamphitheatre.com.

The Odd Couple & The Female Version of The Odd Couple

Cary Arts Center April 4th-13th The guys are gathered for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. Late to arrive is Felix Unger, who has just been separated from his wife. Fastidious and depressed Felix seems suicidal, but as the action unfolds Oscar becomes the one with murder on his mind when the clean freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together with hilarious results. The female version of The Odd Couple. Florence Unger and Olive Madison are at it again in Neil Simon’s updated comic classic: The Female Version of The Odd Couple. The Pidgeon sisters have been replaced by the two Constanzuela brothers. Both versions will be produced in repertory, see them both and witness our own battle of the sexes. www.caryplayers.org.

2nd Annual Spring Fling

Park West Village April 12th | 2-8pm Family extravaganza will be combined with the grand opening of Phase II and also kick off our Live in The District Music Series presented by Saranac. The event will feature bounce houses, chalk drawing, concessions, face painters, balloon artists, raffles, a scavenger hunt, giveaways and much more! There will be live performances by Nick Driver, The Sandbox Band and Simplified in front of the Park West 14 theatre. www.parkwestvillage.net.

Great Grapes! Wine and Food Festival Koka Booth Amphitheatre April 12th | 11am-7pm Great Grapes! has grown to be the Triangle’s premier casual NC wine festival with hundreds of wines available. As you enter take your souvenir tasting glass and stroll from tent to tent and table to table, tasting and sampling the rich heritage of North Carolina vines. As you sip and savor the afternoon, relax in the beautiful green setting of Koka Booth Amphitheatre enjoying great live music, wonderful food and crafts! www.boothamphitheatre.com.

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2014 Benefit for Interact

Waverly Place April 12th | 2-11pm Debra Morgan of WRAL will host this free concert, showcasing over a dozen musical acts from across the state on two stages in the shopping center promenade. Best of all, proceeds will go to help InterAct provide victims of domestic violence with counseling, shelter, clothing, transportation, child care and most of all, hope. www.waverlycary.com or www.NCLocalMusic.com.

21st Annual Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival

Bond Park April 26th | 9am-5pm This festival is filled with wonderful arts and crafts, your favorite festival foods, community based civic groups and entertainment. Children will be delighted by activities in the Children’s Village and will be invited to exercise their imagination as they play in the Lazy Daze playground. In the Earth Day area of the festival, you can find out how to play a role in preserving our natural resources and protecting the environment. www.townofcary.org. caryliving.com | 25

Hats Off to Spring Well, actually, hats on. The hat contest is one of the best parts of the 63rd annual Stoneybrook Steeplechase, and this year Miss North Carolina Johna Edmonds will help officiate. by Christa Gala

The 63rd annual Stoneybrook Steeplechase is always the Sandhills’ regal kickoff to spring, but this year, to make it official, the reigning Miss North Carolina will attend for the first time. Although programming was still in the works at press time, the plan is for Johna Edmonds to sing The Star Spangled Banner and help present race trophies at the event on Saturday, April 5th at the Carolina Horse Park in Raeford, NC. Also new this year, the Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry Company will perform a color guard program, adding a bit of military showmanship. “We have all sorts of things for the kids and families,” says Reney Stanley, marketing manager for the event. Gates open at 9:30am. Runners and walkers will be gearing up for The Run

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for the Ribbons 5K & Family Fun Run 1K, benefitting The Foundation of FirstHealth’s Cancer CARE Fund, promoting cancer awareness and celebrating survivors. You might want to hit The Kids’ Zone with its bouncy houses before it gets too crowded, and then head over to register for the stick-horse races, a big favorite for kids and adults alike. “People just love it; it’s gotten so big,” says Stanley. The stick-horse races are broken into three groups: ages three-five, ages six to seven, and ages eight to nine. “Register in the morning; bring your own stick-horse or purchase one at the event,” says Stanley. “We’ve got beautifully handmade stickhorses brought in from a lady out West.” Stick-horse racers start on the same line that the thoroughbreds will be facing a few hours later, and also experience the thrill of crossing the finish line – to tons of

applause. “The winner gets a nice present and everyone gets participant ribbons; it’s so cute,” says Stanley. And don’t forget the hat contest sponsored by Botanicals Fabulous Flowers & Orchids. Whether you’re competing or just people-watching, it’s great entertainment. So are the tailgates, which will be judged by The Wine Cellar and Tasting Room. “Some of them will be very fancy with silver candelabras,” says Stanley. Explore the Shops at Merchant Crossings for food and shopping, and check out the Huske Hardware Stoneybrook Pub Tent for beer and BBQ. This year, the Pub Tent is offering an unlimited Southern style BBQ that includes beverage and general admission for $75. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door the day of the event. Harris Teeters in Pinehurst, Aberdeen and Fayetteville are also selling tickets at a $5 discount when you use your VIC card. For more information, visit www.stoneybrooksteeplechase.com.

YOU Go... What

Stoneybrook Steeplechase

Activities

Where

Carolina Horse Park

Horse races, 5K, Kid Zone, The Shops at Merchant Crossing, Miss North Carolina presentations, Botanicals Hat Contest.

When

Tickets

Saturday, April 5th, admission gates open at 9:30am; first race 1:30pm.

$25 (advance); $30 (door). Harris Teeter customers get an extra $5 off admission with their VIC cards.

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DIY

By christa gala & stacy cathey

BETTER LETTERS Monograms started trending big in 2006 and, frankly, are still holding steady in 2014. We love letters – particularly when they can be customized and repurposed. This is a fun and easy project that actually yields two crafts; you can repurpose each for gifts or other projects. We’re fond of the letter “C” (for Christa and Cathey), a good reminder your letter can represent a first or last name. We bought our wood letter at Black Lion in Charlotte for $20, but you can pick up letters for much less at craft stores like Michael’s or A.C. Moore, and you can also pay much more. Buy what you like. Our “C” started out black, but we wanted it to pop against the front door so we painted it white and distressed our letter after letting it dry. Then, to add a little age, which we find charming, we applied a coat of polyurethane stain in a dark chocolate, wiping it off immediately with paper towels. You can skip this step if you like the original finish. For the flowers, we picked two fabrics that reminded us of spring: a pink gingham check and a vintage floral. Start with a yard of fabric, about two to three inches wide. Then, starting with one end, simply twist and twirl the fabric and begin rolling

You’ll need: • One letter • Paint/polyurethane stain (optional)

it into the shape of a circle. As you roll the twisted strand, glue frequently as you go to secure your flower. Continue twisting, rolling and gluing until the flower is the size you want. To further secure the flower, cut out a circle of fabric that’s just a bit smaller than the flower face and glue it to the back of the flower. So easy! You can also cut out “leaves” from the fabric and glue those to the backing. Create as many flowers as you want in different shapes and sizes. We glued our flowers together in a “mass” and then glued them to our letter, making a cheerful springtime decoration for the front door. Glue the flowers to picture frames, lamp shades or barrettes. We tried sewing a ponytail holder to one and that proved difficult, so stick with the glue gun. These flowers can be used for just about anything; experiment with fabric remnants you love that might be too expensive to use in large pieces. For the letter, consider repurposing that in a holiday wreath embellished with festive picks and sprays. Just make sure your wreath is big enough to accommodate your letter.

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Swooping in… By CHRISTA GALA

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Think one day of work can’t make a difference? The organizers of SWOOP, a Carybased nonprofit, are helping neighbors in need.

>> With the help of other local agencies, SWOOP is retrofitting the home of Nic Manning (center) to make it accessible. Manning was in a car accident in 2010 that affected his mobility.

Most of us take showers for granted, but that’s what Apex resident Nic Manning, 22, wants more than anything: to be able to take a shower in his own home. In May 2010, Manning sustained serious injuries in a car accident. “My car hydroplaned, and I hit a tree head-on,” says Manning. “I broke my C5 through C7 vertebrates in my neck. I was diagnosed with quadriplegia.” Since the accident, Manning’s been making do with sink baths, enjoying showers only when he’s at Rex or Wake Med, which have accessible facilities. But his dream of a shower at home is going to come true soon, thanks to the help of several nonprofit agencies, including SWOOP, based in Cary. One day makes a difference Currently, SWOOP is working with several other local agencies to retrofit Manning’s home. Manning lives with his grandmother and younger brother, and the home is in need of an accessibility overhaul. A new roof is on and new HVAC installed, but many things are still needed – from doorknobs to appliances – before Manning can finally settle in. Currently, he’s staying in Garner with a friend of his grandmother’s. Since it began, SWOOP, a 501c3 nonprofit, utilizes more than 1,500 volunteers and has partnered with more than 40 agencies, including Interact, Chatham County Habitat for Humanity, Durham Affordable

Housing Coalition and First in Families in Wake County to work on a variety of projects. SWOOP’s specialty is amassing large groups of volunteers on the second Saturday of every month for one-day projects. Founded and run by women, the organization was born after Hurricane Fran pummeled the Triangle in 1996. After the storm, it was common to see neighbors helping neighbors, using chainsaws to dismantle fallen trees and rebuilding damaged homes. But once the repairs were made, most folks went back to their lives. But a few women, 16, to be exact, decided they actually wanted to keep helping people on a regular basis. It felt good. Others joined their efforts and eventually the organization was given a name: SWOOP. Smart Women Organizing Outrageous Projects. The group was dubbed SWOOP by those in need; the group would swoop in, complete the project and swoop out. Recently, volunteers painted the Helen Wright Center in downtown Raleigh and designed a 12-step meditation trail for The Healing Place of Wake County Women’s Center in Raleigh. “It’s really great when at the end of the work day, and we normally finish in a day, you get to see your accomplishments, but you also get to see the faces of the people you’re helping,” says Lisa Wilson, SWOOP’s executive director. caryliving.com | 31

Getting the job done Although spear-headed by women, SWOOP welcomes volunteers of all ages, genders and skill levels. “I’ve worked with a lot of volunteer groups in the past, and this group is the most organized, focused and enjoyable group I have ever worked with,” says volunteer Jim Wheeler. “SWOOP communicates well, has all the material on site and knows what it’s doing. No standing around waiting for someone to explain the job or waiting on materials. Volunteers range from women who have never used a hammer to extremely experienced craftsmen.” Wilson says: “The majority of projects are all organized by women, but the volunteers can range in age from 13, as long as there’s a guardian, all the way up to 70 – no experience necessary. We provide the tools and the equipment, and if we need to show someone how to do a task, we do that as well. “We have women show up who are widowed, and they’re trying to maintain their home or they want to learn how to use tools,” Wilson continues. “Sometimes we have mother/daughter teams or mother/son teams come out. It’s a neat experience.” Workdays, called SWOOPIN’ Saturdays, are the second Saturday of each month for seven months of the year. The group takes off summers and the month of January. “We really work with a diverse group of organizations; we’re not just building houses,” says Wilson. “You can be working with Interact or with homeless women or men, with children in a low-income neighborhood, the elderly.” In 2011, SWOOP won a $25,000 Pepsi Refresh grant to start its Ramp it Up! program, which provides wheelchair ramps for those in need. In 2012, SWOOP received a Community Builder Award from Passage Home for its efforts 32 | caryliving.com

<< SWOOP volunteers gather for one-day projects on the second Saturday of each month. Volunteers successfully repaired a roof at the Manning home in Apex.

in designing and building an outdoor playground and garden area for the Raleigh Safety and Community Club in Southeast Raleigh. Making progress Manning is just glad SWOOP found out about the project. “Lisa [Wilson] noticed there were quite a few things that needed to be done to the house to make it fully accessible to me,” says Manning. Among other things, the home off Ten Ten Road in Apex has a new roof, recently finished first-floor full bathroom, new windows and wider doorways to accommodate Manning’s wheelchair. Things are still needed to finish the project so Manning can move in. “My grandmother is loving this; she has been wanting to get the house fixed up, but we just didn’t have the money for it,” says Manning. So, Manning’s shower is in the not-so-distant future, but other things are looking up, too. Manning can now walk with a walker and he’s also enrolled in online classes at Wake Tech studying geospatial technology (think GPS and satellites). “I really appreciate SWOOP; they’ve been a big help. It was hard going forward thinking about how we were going to get a ramp built and find the money for getting the bathroom set up. When they came 0in, it was like a burden was lifted off our shoulders.”

Visit the Nic Manning project wish list to see if you can help: https://sites.google.com/ a/swoop4u.org/adoptaproject/ home/wishlist For information on volunteering, visit www.swoop4u.org

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OF EVENTS

MARCH | APRIL 2014

Coffee and donuts with Artists March 1 | 11am-Noon Cary Gallery of Artists carygallery@bellsouth.net

Paint & Sip Art Class March 6, 20 & April 10, 24 | 6:30-9pm Kidz Celebrate | Raleigh www.kidzcelebrate.com St. Patrick’s Day Art Party March 8 | 11am-1pm Kidz Celebrate | Raleigh www.kidzcelebrate.com Habitat Wake Homeowner Application Information Sessions March 8 & April 12, 26, 9am March 18 & April 22, 6:30pm 2420 N. Raleigh Blvd. | Raleigh www.HabitatWake.org/homeownership A Toast to the Triangle March 9 | 5:30-8pm NC State University McKimmon Center Raleigh | www.tammylynncenter.org/toast 2nd Annual Bull City Food and Beer Experience March 9 | 4-8pm Durham Performing Arts Center www.DPACnc.com A Toast to the Triangle To benefit Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation March 9 | 5:30-8pm NC State University McKimmon Center

Maggie Thibodeau, ND guest speaks on Spring Cleansing and Whole Foods March 12 | 7:30-8:15pm studioVIBE | 200 Cornerstone Drive | Cary http://bit.ly/1mNFlry Nikon School Presents – Mom’s Night Out March 13 | 6:30-9:30pm Embassy Suites | 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd. Cary | www.nikonschool.com Cary Ballet Company and the 3D Project present United We Dance March 14 | 6:30pm March 15 | 1:30pm & 6:30pm Cary Arts Center | 101 Dry Ave 919-481-6509 Vintage View Quilt Show March 14-15 | 10am-6pm March 16 | 10am-4pm Kerr Scott Building | NC State Fairgrounds www.capitalquilters.org Kidz Night Out March 15 & April 26 | 6-10pm Kidz Celebrate | Raleigh www.kidzcelebrate.com Toasts & Tunes Concert Series March 15, April 12, May 10, June 7, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8 | 2-4pm Cloer Family Vineyards 8624 Castleberry Road | Apex www.cloerfamilyvineyards.com Allscripts Tobacco Road Marathon & Bay Six Half Marathon March 16 | 7am Thomas Brooks Park/USA Baseball Cary | www.tobaccoroadmarathon.com “Glorious Threads” Lecture by D. Jeffrey Mims March 21 | 6:30pm The Weymouth Center for Arts and Humanities | 555 East Connecticut Avenue Southern Pines | www.weymouthcenter.org/ lectures | 910-692-6261

The Pets Rock Event March 21 | 7-10pm The Terraces on Sir Tyler | 1868 Sir Tyler Drive Wilmington | www.terracesonsirtyler.com 38 | caryliving.com

Carol Stein’s Gardeners Forum “Vegetable Gardening” March 22 | 11am The Garden Hut | 1004 Old Honeycutt Road Fuquay-Varina | 919-552-0590 www.NelsasGardenHut.com Kite Festival March 22 | 12:30pm Fred G. Bond Metro Park | Cary www.townofcary.org Paint Along Art Class March 22 & April 26 | 10am-12pm Kidz Celebrate | Raleigh www.kidzcelebrate.com Nikon School Presents – Session One: Better Photos March 22 | 9:30am-4:30pm Embassy Suites | 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd. Cary | www.nikonschool.com One Love Foundation Fundraiser Lacrosse Playday March 22 Cardinal Gibbons High School lhuger@olls.org | 919-608-0121 Nikon School Presents – Session Two: Color, Light, Technology March 23 | 9:30am-4:30pm Embassy Suites | 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd. Cary | www.nikonschool.com Waverly Artists Group Art Reception March 28 | 6-9pm 302 Colonades Way | Suite 209 | Cary www.WaverlyArtistsGroup.com Jay Leno March 28 | 8pm Durham Performing Arts Center www.DPACnc.com Beer & Bacon Festival March 29 | 12-6pm Koka Booth Amphitheatre | Cary www.boothamphitheatre.com

Wake Tech Community College and NC ACF Culinary Salon March 31 & April 1 Raleigh Convention Center | 500 S. Salisbury Street | Raleigh | www.waketech.edu

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Cary Downtown Farmers Market April-November Tues 2-6pm | Sat 8am-12:30pm Downtown Cary | www.caryfarmersmarket.com

2nd Annual Spring Fling April 12 | 2-8pm Park West Village | Morrisville www.parkwestvillage.net

The Odd Couple April 4-13 Cary Players Community Theatre Company – Cary Arts Center 101 Dry Avenue | www.caryplayers.org

2014 Benefit for Interact April 12 | 2-11pm Waverly Place | Cary www.waverlycary.com

Chelsea Handler April 5 | 7pm Durham Performing Arts Center www.DPACnc.com Western Wake Farmers Market 2014-15 Season Opening Day April 5 | 8am-12pm Carpenter Village Marketplace 1225 Morrisville Carpenter Road | Cary www.westernwakefarmersmarket.org

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Easter Party April 12 | 11am-1pm Kidz Celebrate | Raleigh www.kidzcelebrate.com Great Grapes! Wine and Food Festival April 12 | 11am- 7pm Koka Booth Amphitheatre | Cary www.uncorkthefun.com

Get the Led Out April 6 | 7pm Durham Performing Arts Center www.DPACnc.com

Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon & 1/2 Marathon April 13 | 7am West South Street (in front of Memorial Box Office Auditorium) | Downtown Raleigh http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/ raleigh/event-details

The Wizard of Oz April 8-13 Durham Performing Arts Center www.DPACnc.com

Dave Ramsey April 15 | 7pm Durham Performing Arts Center www.DPACnc.com

En Plein Air Paint-Off April 11 | 2:30-7pm Fuquay-Varina Downtown www.fuquay-varinadowntown.com Candy Hop April 12 | 11-2 pm Fuquay-Varina Downtown www.fuquay-varinadowntown.com

personal appearance by Donald and Lisa Pliner April 18 | 10am-3pm Main and Taylor | North Hills Shopping Center 4421 Six Forks Road | Suite 114 www.mainandtaylorshoes.com 15th Annual Run for the Roses Wine, Beer & Food Tasting April 25 The Fair Barn | 200 Beulah Hill Road Pinehurst | 910-692-3323 www.SandhillsChildrensCenter.org Waverly Artists Group Art Reception APril 25 | 6-9pm 302 Colonades Way | Suite 209 | Cary www.WaverlyArtistsGroup.com 9th Annual Local Color Gallery Plein Air Paintout April 26 | 10am-4pm Local Color Gallery | Raleigh www.localcoloraleigh.com 21st Annual Duke Angels Among Us 5k race and fun day April 26 | 8am www.angelsamongus.org Fairy Garden class April 26 | 11am The Garden Hut | 1004 Old Honeycutt Road Fuquay-Varina | 919-552-0590 www.NelsasGardenHut.com 11th Annual JDRF Hope Gala – Bowties and Bluegrass April 26 | 6pm North Ridge Country Club sblackmon@jdrf.org 21st Annual Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival April 26 | 9am-5pm Bond Park | Cary | www.townofcary.org enV Salon Color Bar Cut-A-Thon April 27 | 10am-5pm 219 N Salem Street | Apex 919-303-1592 | www.envsalon.com

Annual Spring Bridal Trunk Show April 25 & 26 | 10am-8pm April 27 | 12-6pm Diamonds Direct Crabtree www.Diamonds-Direct.com

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U.S. Opens An historic event is happening just down the road in Pinehurst in June. Men’s and Women’s U.S. Opens back to back! We will give you a preview of this exciting event. Made Locally We love to read “made in America” – but what about “made locally”! We take a look at goods and gifts made in the surrounding area. The ice and snow is behind us! We will give you tips and ideas on how to spruce up your patio or sunroom. It’s time to move outdoors! Fashion – Yellow Yellow not your color? Take a look at what we show from our local boutiques and try it on for size…you’re gonna like it!

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MOORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

Oakland Raiders lineback Sio Moore left home in 10th grade, determined to be a better person. He made it happen when he settled in Apex.

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Sio Moore recorded 4.5 sacks and one forced fumble in his rookie season with the Oakland Raiders.

PHOTOGRAPH © Oakland Raiders

By Kurt Dusterberg

here have been times in Sio Moore’s life when his very existence depended on getting out of harm’s way. When he was an infant, his mother, Assunta, was a government official in Liberia. In the midst of a civil war, she whisked Sio and his older sister out of the country just weeks before their house was bombed. As a young teenager growing up in Connecticut, he saw his cousin get shot to death at a party. “One of the bullets went right by my head,” Moore says. “It was one of those times in my life when I thought, I want better.” Now 23 years old, he has it. Sio Moore is a linebacker for the Oakland Raiders. Drafted last April in the third round, he was named to the National Football League’s all-rookie team in January after registering 50 tackles in 11 starts. There was a time not so long ago that Moore didn’t envision that kind of success. At the time of his cousin’s death, he wasn’t putting much effort into school. “It took a while to understand what I wanted out of life,” he says. “I took a lot for granted. I didn’t understand the opportunities I had in front of me.” Knowing he was on the wrong path, he convinced his mother to let him pursue a new life. His sister, Tiplah, was 18 years older with a family of her own in Apex. He moved to North Carolina before his sophomore year. “At Apex High School, my football coaches were like father figures to me,” he says, crediting retired coach Bob Wolfe and his staff. “They put their arms around me and showed me a lot about accountability and responsibility – things that have nothing to do with football, and at the same time everything to do with football.” He quickly became a star running back and defensive end for the Cougars. The relationships he built with coaches provided structure for Moore, who grew up without a father of his own. That hole in his life was significant. He knew what he was missing. “It’s your duty to be that child’s hero,” he says. “Had I had somebody to look up to, it would have given me better priorities instead of going through everything I had to go through to get to where I’m at.” If he couldn’t have a father of his own, he figured he caryliving.com | 43

“It’s YOUR DUTY to be your CHILD’S HERO.” could embrace the role of influencing the kids in his neighborhood. One day while keeping an eye on his nieces and nephews outdoors, he noticed his neighbor, Andrew Bourne, struggling to ride his bike. “I stayed out there with him probably 35-40 minutes,” Moore remembers. “I finally taught him how.” The boy’s parents, Stephanie and Eric Bourne, were watching. As the years passed, Sio fit well with the Bournes. So when his sister’s family moved to Alabama after he graduated high school, the Bournes opened their home to him, even as he headed off to the University of Connecticut to play football. “Stephanie was like another mother to me, whether it was bringing me to school, helping me buy stuff for school,” Moore said. “They’ve been there for me through high school and college. They came to my college graduation. They’ve been there for everything.” After four years at UConn, Moore is now learning what it means to be a professional athlete. “You have to do everything in your life like a pro,” he says. “You’re not doing things just for you. The way you earn your living is by helping another man earn his living. There’s much more you have to put in as far as preparing, how much you have to take the game seriously.” He has already learned one of the great lessons of professional sports: If you want to make it a career, you better bring it every day. “I don’t think the game is harder [than college football], but the expectation for your level of consistency goes up incredibly. You’ve got to be on point every play. All it takes is one play. There’s no margin for error. Everyone can make plays. It’s about how often you do it.” Moore will spend much of his off-season in Oakland, but he plans to make trips home to the Triangle. “To me, North Carolina is home,” he says. “That’s where I met the people who made me what I am.” Moore plans to show his gratitude with a $10,000 donation to the Apex High School football program this year. He makes a point of returning to the school, where he can serve as an example for the current Cougars. “I know I can do something to help somebody else 44 | caryliving.com

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Sio felt at home with the Bourne family – Tori, Andrew, Grant and Stephanie.

because so many people have poured out their heart genuinely to help me get to where I’m at today,” he says. That spirit of giving comes as no surprise to the people who know him best. “The one thing we’ve always put in his head, even in high school, was that you have no idea the impact you have on these kids,” Stephanie Bourne says. “He was always motivating the younger generation. He knew where he came from and what a hardship it was for his mom. He wants to make a difference.” It is bittersweet, of course, that Moore had to search so hard to find the right influences in his life. Only in recent years has he established contact with his father. Pressed on the subject, he is polite and candid. “I don’t know him,” he says. “I’ve had a couple conversations with him. That was later when I was in college. They all went to no avail. It’s something I’ve kind of closed the door on.” But Moore won’t let that hold him back. He knows he is just getting started – with the NFL and with adult life. “I know what I’m going to be to my own child,” he says optimistically. “But for the time being, the best that I can do is be an influence to anybody that’s my age or younger. It’s all about how you affect the people around you.” Sometimes, leaving your mark is as easy as riding a bike. caryliving.com | 45

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CHEFMARIO

Which Came First? The long-time debate over which came first is finally answered…who cares! They are both delicious! These recipes make the best uses of both the “before” (the egg) and “after” (the chicken)!

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The “Before and After Sandwich” – Blackened Chicken & Sunny Side Up Egg Serves 6 Ingredients: 3 8oz chicken breasts 2 cups Arugula 1 Small red onion, sliced 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced Oil

Garlic mayonnaise (recipe below) Super spice (recipe below) or your favorite Cajun spice mix Your favorite sandwich bread

Directions: To blacken the chicken: Trim the fat from the chicken breasts and sprinkle with super spice or your favorite cajun spice mix. Sear spice-coated chicken in a sauce pan over medium-high heat for 1 minute on each side. Place chicken breast in a preheated 350 degree oven and cook to an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Let chicken rest, then slice.

Super Spice Blend Great for everything from chicken and steak to seafood! Makes 2 1/2 cups Ingredients: 8 Tbsp Chili powder 8 Tbsp Paprika 4 Tbsp Ground coriander 4 Tbsp Garlic powder 4 Tbsp Kosher salt 8 tsp Cumin (ground) 1 tsp Cayenne 4 tsp Crushed red pepper 4 tsp Black pepper 4 tsp Diced oregano Directions: Mix well.

Garlic Mayonnaise Makes approximately 2 1/4 cups Ingredients: 1/4 cup Minced garlic 1/4 cup Minced shallots 1/4 cup Oil 2 cups Mayonnaise 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Sauté garlic and shallots in oil until only lightly brown. Combine mayonnaise and Dijon mustard and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste.

To build your sandwich: Lay out your bread slices and top with garlic mayonnaise, arugula, tomato slices and red onion. Add your sliced chicken and top with the sunny side up egg. Finish with the other side of bread.

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Chicken Salad Stuffed “Baby Chick” Eggs Makes approximately 24 pieces Ingredients: 1 quart Loosely packed pulled chicken 1/2 cup Roughly chopped toasted pecans 1 cup Red seedless grapes, halved 3/4 cup Real mayonnaise 1/2 cup Celery, finely chopped 1/2 Tbsp Dried tarragon Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Mix with a large spoon. Don’t over mix.

Ingredients 12 Hard boiled eggs Garnish for eggs (capers, yellow peppers, celery, etc.) Directions To Hard Boil your Eggs: Place 24 eggs in room temperature water. Let sit for 15 minutes. Add 1 tsp baking soda. Bring to a boil on high this will take about 12-15 minutes). Once boiling, turn off heat and cover. Let sit for 11 minutes. Rinse under cold water and peel. To Assemble: Cut each hard-boiled egg in half and remove the yolk. Cut a small slice off the bottom of each half so the eggs will sit up without rolling. Stuff each egg half with a spoonful of chicken salad. Garnish as desired to make your baby chicks! 50 | caryliving.com

Whole Roasted Chicken Ingredients: 1 Brined chicken (see brine recipe on page 53) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 Large bunch fresh thyme 1 Lemon, halved 1 Head garlic, cut in half crosswise 2 Tbsp (1/4 stick) Butter, melted 1 Large yellow onion, thickly sliced 4 Carrots cut into 2-inch chunks Olive oil Directions: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Salt and pepper the inside of the chicken. Stuff the cavity with one half of the thyme, both halves of lemon, and all the garlic. Brush the outside of the chicken with the butter and sprinkle again with salt and pepper. Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken. Place the onions and carrots in a roasting pan. Add the other half of thyme, and olive oil. Spread around the bottom of the roasting pan. Roast the chicken for 1 1/2 hours, or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh. Remove the chicken and vegetables to a platter and cover with aluminum foil for about 20 minutes to let rest. Serve chicken with the vegetables.

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Corn and Chicken Cakes with a Quail Egg and Red Sauce over Seared Zucchini Makes 12 cakes Ingredients: 1pound Pulled Chicken 2 cups Corn 1 cup White onion, small, diced 2 cup Peppers, diced 1 cup Celery, small, diced 1 cup Mayonnaise 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp Frank’s Red Hot Sauce 1 Egg 1 1/2 Sleeve Saltine crackers, placed in food processor until fine powder 1 Sleeve Saltine crackers, also in food processor, to coat Salt and Pepper

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Directions: Heat one stick of butter in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Sauté vegetables until they become soft. Cool in a large bowl. Add chicken meat, vegetables, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, eggs, cracker crumbs, salt and pepper. Mix well. Have the rest of the cracker crumbs ready to go. Scoop cakes onto a lined sheet pan. Dredge each cake in cracker crumbs, then push chicken mixture into a medium ring mold. Continue until all chicken cakes are done. On a hot griddle using olive oil, sear each cake on both sides until golden and crisp.

Seared Zucchini Serves 6 Ingredients: 2 Medium zucchinis, sliced 1/4â&#x20AC;? thick 2 Tbsp Olive oil Salt and pepper to taste

Directions: Toss zucchini with olive oil and salt and pepper. Sear in a hot pan, 30 seconds on each side. Serve immediately.

Red Sauce Makes approximately 3 cups

Quail Egg (Sunny Side Up) Makes 12 quail eggs

Ingredients: 4 cups Chicken stock 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp Hot sauce 2 tsp Garlic, fresh minced 1/2 cup Red wine 1/4 cup Tomato paste 1 Tbsp Super spice

Ingredients: 12 Quail eggs Vegetable oil

Directions: Mix together chicken stock, worcestershire, hot sauce, garlic, wine, tomato paste and super spice. Pour into a sauce pan. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook until sauce becomes thick, about 10 minutes.

Directions: To open the quail eggs, run a sharp paring knife along the top (cracking on bowl or other surface could cause damage). Once open, pour into a small bowl. Heat a small amount of oil in a frying pan. When pan is hot, begin adding quail eggs and fry until yolks have barely just set but are still runny, about 3 minutes.

Simple Chicken Brine Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 1 gallon Warm water 3/4 cup Kosher salt 2/3 cup Sugar 3/4 cup Soy sauce 1/4 cup Olive oil Directions: Pour the warm water into a container that is twice the volume of the water. Pour in the salt, sugar, soy sauce and olive oil. Stir until the sugar and salt have dissolved, then allow the brine to cool to room temperature. To use, place chicken in the brine, cover, and refrigerate overnight for whole chickens. Drain and pat the chicken dry before cooking.

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PEOPLE You Should Know

<< Jerry Winterton with members of the 2005 Cary wrestling team.

A coaChing legend, still on the job

Cary High School’s Jerry Winterton owns wrestling records that may never be taken down By kurt dusterberg | Photos By Thomas Ferguson

If you ask Jerry Winterton to explain how he made the Cary High School wrestling team into one of the greatest programs in the country, he won’t try to sell you on a carefully constructed blueprint or superior coaching ability. Mostly, it was a sales job. “Boys around ninth grade, they want to be a part of something,” Winterton says. “All you have to do is go ask them in a lot of cases. Kids want to be involved. If you reach out to them, they’ll come out.” Winterton is quick to spread the credit. He mentions John Sanderson, who coached the team to its first state championship in 1977. And there’s longtime NC State coach Bob Guzzo, who

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was Winterton’s college coach at SUNYBrockport in New York before bringing him to Raleigh as a Wolfpack assistant. But what happened at Cary in 29 years on Winterton’s watch is eye-popping: 19 state titles, 28 conference championships and a 620-16 record. And yet, when you dig for explanations, he will point out that much of his philosophy is rooted in common sense. Wrestling isn’t like baseball or basketball, where kids play the sport from a young age. There was never a feeder program, turning out ready-made high school wrestlers. Most of the Cary kids started in ninth grade with no experience. “I just tried to get as many kids

involved in the program as I could,” says Winterton, who coached three seasons at East Wake High School before coming to Cary. “It’s surprising how some kids blossom who you never imagined would.” But after nearly three decades of success, he knew it was time to back off. “I was just too tense,” he admits. “I couldn’t handle any kind of a loss. I got to a point where I was working so hard. I asked myself, why not let a younger guy have the fun that’s involved with it, and also the work that’s involved.” So in 2010, he handed the head coaching reins to Taylor Cummings, while Winterton eased into the assistant coach’s role.

“Taylor and I have a great working relationship where we split the work. It works out really well.” At 62, Winterton has just the right amount of involvement. Coaching wrestling still takes up most of his free time, but he knows no other way. His two boys wrestled for him at Cary High School. Logan won a state title in 2004, while Ronnie went 50-10 through his junior year before an injury ended his career. And his daughter? Amber took second place at an AAU state tournament in fifth grade, wrestling against boys. She went on to letter in three sports in high school. Winterton still teaches physical education classes part-time at Cary, keeping his hand in teaching after taking retirement in 2007. But it’s the coaching that helps him thrive. “When you get done competing, you still have that drive and you want to live through your athletes,” says Winterton. “That’s the biggest thing that keeps me involved. I’d hate to just go home and not have that test every week.” And if he weren’t at the high school every day, he might miss all the former wrestlers who stop by to say hello. There have been hundreds, 44 of whom have won state titles. “I hang out with him even now,” says Randy Dennis, who won a state championship in 1999. “He’s a straight shooter. I respect that about him. He did great things for the sport in our area. He wasn’t there to be your friend, he was there to teach you life lessons. He didn’t give you the easy way out. He’s a good guy.” That’s the kind of tribute Winterton is thankful for. In a demanding sport where there are no shortcuts to success, he knows how to get the most out of his team. “It’s all about doing the drills,” he says. “It’s one of the toughest things you can do. It’s very tough on your conditioning. It takes discipline. You’re watching your weight, taking in only a certain amount of calories each day, not to mention endurance.” It all sounds pretty old-school, but you don’t win 97 percent of your matches over three decades by thinking you have all the answers. “I’ve been open-minded enough that if a kid is good enough, I won’t say, ‘No, that never works,’” he says. “I let them try new things and fit it in with what we already do.” Winterton hasn’t taken much time to consider the outsized numbers his teams have put together over the years. That’s because his weeks remain filled with charting weights, keeping records and coaching wrestlers. “I’ve been very fortunate to have that many athletes come through and lay it on the line to put those numbers together,” he says. “As we were going through it, it was basically day-to-day, just trying to win that next match and preparing ourselves to win the state championship. That was the No. 1 goal, and all the other things just fell into place.”

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It’s Exquisite. It’s Exceptional.

It’s Elaine. By Illyse Lane

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A staple on the Raleigh jewelry and style scene for decades, Elaine Miller has been driven by her passion for jewelry.

In a world where exquisite and exceptional can be hard to find, Elaine Miller and her Elaine Miller Collection have stood the test of time. As she prepares for retirement, Cary Living takes a look at this extraordinary lady.

When Elaine Miller speaks about closing the doors to her namesake jewelry boutique, Elaine Miller Collection, she says, “All good things must come to an end.” But the slight inflection of her voice towards the end of the sentence, the subtle sigh she makes after she speaks the last word, makes us wonder if, perhaps, this may not be an ending after all. Think about it. It seems highly unlikely that Miller, who began her jewelry business over 50 years ago at her kitchen table with boxes of supplies stashed under her feet, would be able to bid a final farewell to jewelry. It seems almost comical to think that Miller, who for decades has thrived with the long hours, who has traveled the world designing, creating, acquiring and selling beautiful pieces of jewelry, would be able to adjust to having a plethora of time on her hands. It also seems nearly impossible to think that Miller could ignore her well-trained eye as it continues to spot the one treasure hidden among the masses.

So while Miller is choosing to step away from decades spent in a storefront – twelve of which have been at North Hills – she also wants to let her loyal customers and associates know that she will never be through with jewelry. “I still get the excitement as I did when I first started,” says Miller. And when she first started, Miller was a young stay-at-home mom looking for a creative outlet. She found one as she scoured the antique stores of New York City, looking for findings – things like necklace and bracelet clasps – and old, broken pieces. “I’d buy pieces of strands of coral, amber, garnet and turquoise because they threw them out. If jewelry turned brown, they’d assume it was gold plated or filled, but it was really gold. What was broken, I used for restoration,” she recalls. In a short time, her hobby was taking up not only more of her time, but even more of her space. “There were more boxes, then a large dental cabinet with drawers packed full caryliving.com | 57

of tools. Eventually I had a wall-to-wall desk, with the shelves and cabinets filled,” she remembers. Along with her growing inventory came her growing thirst for knowledge. “I taught myself how to do this, and then I enrolled in school to get advanced instruction on jewelry design,” says Miller. In 1979, Miller visited the Triangle and fell in love, making the choice to relocate to Raleigh. It was just one of many choices throughout her career that demonstrated her keen business sense. “I had a show at The Sienna in Chapel Hill, but thought Raleigh was where the market was,” says Miller. In those early days, she split her time between her New York office, selling to iconic Bergdorf Goodman and restoring antique pieces for Fred Leighton, while working from all the right Raleigh addresses, such as Glenwood Avenue and Cameron Village, eventually landing in the new North Hills in 2002, as one of the destination’s first tenants. But even with her spot-on locations, it has been Elaine’s gift for pairing the perfect pieces from her estate and new design jewelry collection with the right customers that continues to attract jewelry lovers. She has supplied generations of families with heirlooms, providing a welcomed education along the way. “Elaine has a discerning eye for beauty, quality and custom design, with a strong sense of style and fashion,” says one longtime customer. cary welcome_jf

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“Elaine has a flair for picking exquisite pieces. She brought a beauty into this area that had not existed before,” says long time Elaine Miller Collection customer.

While compliments flatter Miller, she’s quick to point out that her longevity in a business in which hard work is the norm and often times, family connections are the way in can only be attributed to her endless passion. “I didn’t walk into the jewelry business, I didn’t have family in the business, I wasn’t from this area. But this was my dream and I was able to develop it based on my passion and my love for jewelry, ” says Miller. “Just as with any job, there’s lots of pressure, but if you truly love it, it will bring great joy.” It’s this joy that Miller can’t imagine stepping away from completely. So as she speaks that one sentence yet again, and tells us that all good things must come to an end, she confirms our suspicions are correct. That in this case, although there is an end, there is indeed a new beginning. While Miller plans on spending more time with her husband of 58 years, she will continue to offer her jewelry through the Elaine Miller Collection website. “This keeps me alive; it is invigorating,” says Miller. “My love of designing, creating and selecting jewelry will always remain the same as it was when I began. That will never end.” 58 | caryliving.com

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By David Droschak | photography courtesy by Pinehurst Concours D’elegance

Vintage collectors are pulled in every direction to enter their rare cars in the growing world of Concours d’Elegances. Entrants have personal favorites they annually attend, but when a location such as Pinehurst Resort pops up on the competition radar, antique auto aficionados take notice. Add to the equation Peter Boyle and his 1938 Steyr Roadster capturing Best in Show at the inaugural Pinehurst Concours d’Elegance last May – and then parlaying his victory here at the “Home of American Golf” into two more Concours wins over the next two months – and the buzz was on heading into 2014 about the “new kid on the block.”

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“We anticipate monumental growth in the Pinehurst Concours in year two considering the tremendous positive reviews received after our inaugural competition from entrants, fans and sponsors,” said Pinehurst Concours Executive Director Jay Howard. “And our ticket pricing is extremely competitive in the Concours world.” “We started out with great regional appeal … but we’re now drawing interest from the West Coast, so it’s very positive,” added Brian Barr, the event’s director of competition. “For a first-year event we got on the map very quickly.” The second Pinehurst Concours d’Elegance will be held

Pinehurst Gains Instant Traction Among Vintage Car Showcases

May 2nd-4th on the emerald green fairways of Pinehurst, and kick off a celebrated six-week period in which the resort will also host the 2014 U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open Championships in consecutive weeks. “Pinehurst is such a natural fit,” said Dr. Rick Workman, a Florida resident who will return to the Sandhills with one of his classic cars. “It is iconic; one of the top 10 golf destinations in the United States, and the climate in May is spectacular. It makes all the sense in the world to me.” Boyle, of Oil City, Pennsylvania, enjoyed the Pinehurst experience so much he plans to return to display his

winning gem – one of only six ever made – but decided not to take up a spot in the judged 119-car, 11-class field. He and restorer Roger James have a few projects currently in the works, and Boyle’s “secret” autos should be ready to roll into major competition soon. “I did very well last year. I just want to show people in the Pinehurst area a beautiful car that they may have missed,” Boyle said. “What Roger and I are doing is saving history. I like to call these antique cars rolling sculptures. They have become pieces of art that become part of the history of the world. The car is pretty unique.”

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Above: Inaugural Pinehurst Concours d’Elegance Best In Show winner Peter Boyle poses by his 1938 Steyr Roadster, one of only six ever made. Right: The sights and sounds of the Pinehurst Concours, which returns to Pinehurst Resort on the weekend of May 2nd-4th.

Boyle is not alone in his praise for the vintage auto competition in a state that has a close affinity for the automobile. Workman, who is quickly building an outstanding collection of fine automobiles, is excited to return to Pinehurst, this time around bringing his new purchase – a 1939 Mercedes 540K Special Roadster. “The 540K is an icon-of-all-icons type of car,” Workman said. Workman describes himself as a relatively new collector. However, he has now assembled a stable of 22 antique cars, with an affinity toward the rare Ferrari. Boyle never imagines reaching the collective volume of Workman, but got the Concours itch when he attended one with James a few years back. “I told Roger, ‘This looks kind of interesting, find me a car,’” Boyle said. “I remember that day very well.” James found Boyle a rare 1928 Isotta Fraschini, which came in second to the Steyr last year at Pinehurst in the American and European Classics 1925 to 1948 class. And with almost every car in the 62 | caryliving.com

field – some of which are more than 100 years old – an interesting story told by enthusiastic owners is a highlight for patrons, who can leisurely weave their way through pristine collectable cars for hours during the Sunday show. For example, Boyle and James enjoy sharing the origin of the Steyr purchase. James caught wind that the car was on a ship heading from New Zealand to California when Boyle dispatched his ace restorer to the West Coast. James recommended the purchase in 2011, even though restoring the Steyr was going to take quite a labor of love. “The Steyr was in pretty sad disrepair,” said James of D&D Classic Automobile Restoration outside of Dayton, Ohio. “It was extremely rusty. It was pretty much orange. We built a new wood structure and then put the skins back on. It was a major effort. The car

just turned out absolutely magnificent. It is very innovative; it was way ahead of its time and a very obscure and unknown car. Most people don’t even know what a Steyr is, so that has even made it more fun.” Boyle and Workman are relative newcomers to the top vintage competitions. And to each, it’s not all about wins and losses. “The trophies are great and all the attention is wonderful, but the comments you get from the people are what you retain,” Boyle said. “I’m sort of like a fan because it has been a lot of fun seeing all the cars, even cars that I don’t see having in my collection, but it’s a car that is really, really cool to look at. The more you learn at a place like the Pinehurst Concours the more you see how some of these cars were just so far ahead of their peers,” Workman added.

In addition to the Sunday competition, the first weekend in May will once again include an Iron Mike Rally on Friday from Carolina Vista Drive in front of the Carolina Hotel to Fort Bragg and back for a day on the base with troops and their families. And anyone with a Mustang (celebrating its 50th anniversary) or a Porsche is invited to attend Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fairway Drive, held on the same show field as the Concours. Later Saturday evening, the local British Car Club plans to display their unique cars as the backdrop to a British Invasion Concert in the Village of Pinehurst Green. The concert is free to the public. Tickets to the May 4th event can be purchased for $40 prior to April 15th online at www.pinehurstconcours.com or by calling 910-9736594. Tickets two weeks leading up to the event or those purchased at the gate Sunday are $50 each. caryliving.com | 63

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natural skincare An Holistic Estheticianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Approach

by Nancy L. Swankie, LE | Skinplicity Therapeutic Skincare

Why get a facial? Since multiple factors can affect the health of your skin at any time, it is important to have it regularly checked by a professional esthetician, just as you would visit a doctor for routine check-ups to care for any other part of your body. Estheticians are trained to treat skin conditions such as acne, sun damage and aging, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, inflammation/redness, and postoncology skin conditions. What makes holistic skincare unique from traditional skincare is that an holistic approach views the body as a whole â&#x20AC;&#x201C; rather than focusing on a specific area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and addresses the causes of skin conditions instead of just treating the symptoms. Rather than treating each and every condition with a one-size-fits-most approach, a skilled esthetician will perform in-depth analysis of the skin using both traditional and stateof-the-art methods and tools, and will review your complete 64 | caryliving.com

health history. This enables the esthetician to discuss with you any specific concerns you may have; assess how you might react to products and treatments; and also accommodate treatment to your comfort level and preferences. Seasonal changes, hormones, age, physical and mental health, stress, certain medication, and even ethnicity may cause skin conditions to fluctuate; however, your esthetician can precisely tailor your skincare treatments to take these variables into consideration. Holistic estheticians utilize natural and safe ways to achieve healthy skin while avoiding trendy technology and substances that may irritate or even harm your skin and your body. Many current therapies and products have side effects whose long-term effects are still unknown; however, holistic methods rely on gentle and sound approaches that have been proven effective.

Healthy Skincare Tips • Avoid products that have parabens and chemical preservatives, chemical sunscreens, phthalates, petroleum byproducts, dyes, and chemical fragrances • Use the proper cleanser for your skin type • Safely exfoliate your skin without causing irritation • Keep your skin hydrated from the inside by drinking plenty of water, and from the outside with a topical hydrator • Apply an appropriate moisturizer for your skin type over your hydrator to prevent dehydration of the skin • Use antioxidant serums religiously to keep the skin repaired and healthy • Use non-chemical mineral sunscreens to shield the skin from burning and aging UV rays • Eat healthy; avoid alcohol, caffeine and sugar • Get enough sleep and exercise • Consider taking whole food-based vitamin supplements

Healthy skincare products and skin treatments should contain all the good ingredients you need, and none of the ingredients you don’t. Products should enhance the skin’s health and have no harmful effects on the body. Recent studies indicate that in a single day, a typical woman uses skincare and beauty products that contain up to 500 chemicals, some of which are reapplied several times a day. Many of these chemicals can be bio-accumulative, meaning that over time they accumulate in the body, creating a toxic burden to the system as a whole. When it comes to skincare products, high price doesn’t necessarily mean high quality. Your esthetician will carry alternative products that are not only beneficial to your skin, but also highly effective – not to mention more affordable. Because these products are not mass-produced by a largescale manufacturer, you won’t pay a premium for a fancy label, slick packaging or futuristic-sounding ingredients. Instead, you will receive safe and natural products containing ingredients you can pronounce. A knowledgeable esthetician will be able to explain each ingredient and its purpose. Your esthetician will work one-on-one with you to create a customized, easy skincare protocol that is results-oriented and is healthy for your body. She will educate you every step of the way and instruct you on how make adjustments according to your skin’s needs. Learn about your skin specifically. Understand why she is using the specific treatments and products on your skin, what is in those products, and what you can do to maintain healthy skin. Remember, a healthy body and healthy skin go handin-hand. Beauty starts from within. caryliving.com | 65

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All Smiles by Paul Kazmer, DMD, MS, PA | Kazmer Periodontics and Implant Dentistry Therapy

Every year millions of Americans make New Year’s resolutions; some stick, others don’t. Now that the first few months of 2014 have passed, did you follow through on yours? It’s not too late! Getting healthier seems to be the most common resolution. Let’s face it; everyone wants to look and feel good. In fact, eating healthier, getting in shape and losing weight are three of the top resolutions made every year. The ability to consume

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a healthy diet requires healthy teeth. Good nutrition and a healthy diet start with the ability to chew well. Part of a healthy lifestyle includes a focus on good oral health. Numerous studies have clearly linked oral infections, such as periodontal disease or infected teeth, with poor general health. Poorly fitting dentures or painful teeth also have a significant negative impact on digestion, health and quality of life.

Dental implants may be the single biggest advancement in modern-day dentistry, offering numerous benefits over older, more conventional dental treatments. Dental implants have multiple uses. They can be used to replace a single tooth or multiple teeth. They can be used to stabilize a loose denture or replace a denture with a more natural, comfortable solution. The loose dentures and bridges of the past have been replaced with the progressive dental implant. In addition, dental implants halt the natural process of progressive bone loss that occurs after teeth are removed. As a dental specialist practicing in 2014, I can’t imagine life without dental implants – it truly is “state of the art dentistry”. The fear of losing our teeth is something many of us experience. Today, tooth loss does not have to be a permanent problem. For many patients, the decision to have dental implants is about having comfort, confidence and a good quality of life. The modern-day dental implant offers a very functional and esthetic outcome. Often times it’s hard to distinguish the real tooth from the dental implant. Periodontal disease is a chronic oral disease that affects the gum tissue and bone supporting the teeth. If left untreated, periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss. While dental implants are a great option for tooth replacement, it’s always preferable to keep teeth. Research has also shown that periodontal disease is associated with other chronic inflammatory diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease and stroke. One out of every two American adults aged 30 and over has some sort of periodontal disease, according to recent findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Their study estimates that 47.2 percent of American adults have periodontitis. In adults 65 and older the prevalence rates increase to 70 percent. In the past, treating periodontal disease often required surgery. Now laser treatments offer a much more conservative alternative to conventional surgery. There is minimal discomfort associated with this type of treatment. Most patients do not require any prescribed medication after the procedure. The minimally invasive nature of this treatment yields quicker healing times, and consequently, less downtime. This treatment can reverse the effects of periodontal disease, saving your teeth from being lost. It’s not too late, 2014 is just getting started. Commit to a healthier you this year!

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LOVE, RELATIONSHIPS AND HEARING LOSS

by Suzanne Sawyer | Public Relations Specialist â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Triangle Hearing Services, P.A.

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“Once you appreciate one of your blessings, one of your senses, your sense of hearing, then you begin to respect the sense of seeing and touching and tasting, you learn to respect all the senses,” Maya Angelou, renowned poet, educator, historian and best-selling author. As this famous author expresses, a respect of your hearing can be vital to your overall well-being. Hearing loss often is ignored by those experiencing it. It can seriously impact your life. Don’t let a hearing loss keep you from communicating with those around you, especially those you love. Ask any happy couple what the secret to a successful marriage is and chances are that “communication” will be at the top of the list. That’s because good communication allows all parties to convey their thoughts and emotions – a very important aspect of a healthy marriage. A recently released study out of Great Britain was conducted using 1,500 hearing impaired people over 55. The results revealed:

• Almost one in two (44% of respondents) said that relationships with their partner, friends or family had suffered because they can’t hear properly. • A third (34%) have lost touch with friends, and in some cases seen marriages fall apart, as a direct result of the breakdown of communication caused by hearing loss. • Two thirds (69%) said their hearing loss seriously hinders their ability to take part in everyday conversations with friends and family, causing 52% of those surveyed to feel left out and ignored in social situations. • Women (72%) were found to be more affected by social exclusion because of hearing loss than men. • Almost half (49%) said that losing their hearing is the worst thing about growing old. The first step is to schedule an appointment with a Doctor of Audiology. During this appointment you will receive a one-on-one consultation coupled with a hearing test that will evaluate the level of your hearing loss, if any. Hearing devices have changed a lot in the past few years. Newer devices are getting smaller and smaller, and are better at making what you want to hear clearer. It is unlikely anyone will notice you are wearing them. The truth is, people are more likely to notice your hearing loss than your hearing instrument. Studies show that people who wear hearing devices often have a better quality of life. caryliving.com | 69

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Spring Cleaning by Ann Marie Sochia, MS, LPCA, CHT, NLP | Waves of Change

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March marks the official start of the spring season. If you’re like many Americans, you associate spring with flowers, freshness, happiness and “spring cleaning”. Spring cleaning isn’t just the normal cleaning routine…it includes cleaning and organizing the closet, donating those unwanted clothes, window washing, cleaning out the shed and/or garage, and more. Did you know a comprehensive spring housecleaning helps reduce bacteria and mold, which can also impact your overall health and impact your mood? Spring cleaning can also help you reduce anxiety and stress, which improves your physical and mental health! Think about it…when your closets are cluttered, and you know you need to clean, you are in a state of stress. Being stressed can lead to lack of sleep, headaches, not being able to perform at your best, and even heart disease. Spring is not only the perfect time to de-clutter your living space, it is also a perfect time to de-clutter your mind. After we vacuum, scrub floors, clean out the garage and get the yard ready for the growing season, the dirt, dust, clutter and weeds are gone. The house and yard have a fresher, cleaner, more comfortable atmosphere; we then feel happier and more relaxed being in our living spaces. Studies have shown that the simple act of spring cleaning causes physical exertion, which has been found to reduce anxiety and stress and improve overall mental health. While you are spring cleaning it is important to make a point of distressing and de-cluttering your mind. When you pack an item to donate, make a mental effort to get rid of a bad habit or forgive/forget about something that has previously weighed on your mind. When you vacuum, make an effort to focus on what makes you happy, not all the “dust and debris” that can fill your mind. When you organize a closet, make an effort to organize your weekly activities. Some say cleaning is such a chore, and they just dread it. It doesn’t have to be – make sure to focus on the outcome and sing, or put on your favorite music while you clean your space and mind. Remember there’s an added bonus, while you clean you are also burning calories. Another way to help you keep on task is to allot a particular number of songs for each activity. For example, allow two songs for scrubbing the kitchen floor and having pleasant thoughts, and six songs for cleaning out the closet and organizing your weekly activities, eight songs for raking the yard and thinking positive thoughts, etc. This allows for more fun and makes you move faster, raises your heart rate, and helps burn more calories. Spring is the time to focus on not only spring cleaning your living space, but also your mental health. Go spruce up your living space and your mind. When the spring cleaning is done, breathe a breath of fresh air, smile and be happy in what you accomplished. Your living space will be spotless, and you will be sparkling because your mental health will be improved. caryliving.com | 71

FARMFRESHGIFTS Two Bridges Farm Two Bridges Farm, LLC is a small family farm located just north of Louisburg, North Carolina. Our mission is simple: to provide sustainably grown, all natural food for the new breed of conscious consumers. Our products include chicken, eggs, pork, duck and goat meat. You can also find our products at our farm. Please visit us at www.facebook.com/ twobridgesfarm.

In Good Heart Farm In Good Heart Farm is a small, family-run farm. Ben & Patricia grow nearly 100 varieties of fruits & vegetables and they grow year-round, using sustainable growing methods. You can also find their produce at the Clayton Farm & Community Market, Kimbap and Angelina’s Kitchen, you can join their 16-week Spring CSA now. For more information, please go to www.InGoodHeartFarm.com.

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Crude Bitters and Sodas Crude Bitters & Sodas was started in 2012 with the thought that delicious cocktails and soft drinks could be improved upon. Cocktail bitters are used to enhance a cocktail or give a slight edge to the nightcap, and sub-par bitters can leave your drink in ruin. Crude Sodas are old-fashioned fountain drafts, savored purely on their own or used as cocktail mixers. The flavors are seasonal; each is sweetened with a perfect balance of raw cane sugar and/or North Carolina honey.

Start your Saturday morning shaking hands with our farmers and vendors who bring you local, healthy, fresh products each week, rain or shine.

Melina’s Fresh Pasta Melina’s Fresh Pasta, based in Durham, produces a variety of ravioli, gnocchi, sauces and baked pasta meals. All pastas are made in small batches in the Italian tradition of using the highest quality fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. In addition to traditional flavors like Spinach and Cheese Ravioli, we also offer a fan favorite, Lemon Ricotta Ravioli, along with our new ‘Southern Flavors’ line including Pimento Cheese Ravioli and Country Ham & Collard Greens Ravioli.

Fullsteam Brewery Fullsteam is a Durham, North Carolina production brewery and tavern inspired by the food and farm traditions of the South. Our mission is to pioneer the art of distinctly Southern beer. We brew traditional and experimental beers with a Southern sensibility, often incorporating local farmed goods, heirloom grains, and seasonal botanicals to guide our beer and our quest. You can also find us at Durham Central Farmer’s Market every Saturday.

Open Year-Round | (December - March) 9:30am-Noon | (April - November) 8am-Noon Please check www.WesternWakeFarmersMarket.org for weekly guest educators and musicians.

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MLK, Jr. Dreamfest

Daddy-Daughter Dance

SearStone Grand Opening

Merfest Fashion Show

MLK, Jr. Dreamfest: An Arts Tribute to Martin was held on January 18th at the Cary Arts Center. Dr. Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday was celebrated through dance, spoken word and song!

SearStone Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) held its grand opening on January 16th. The community welcomed its first residents on November 1st, 2013. SearStone has sold more than 90 percent of its 169 units. It is the first CCRC to be licensed in North Carolina since 2008.

Cary Ballet Conservatory held its annual daddy-daughter dance on February 8th. It was a fun evening with sweet little girls, proud fathers, dancing and treats, and it all benefited the nonprofit ballet company!

The Merfest fashion show was held on January 4th at Cary Town Center Mall. Original designs were shown by Beastly Beauties and breathtaking body paint and original designs were done by Studio Revy, with performances by Cirque De Vol and designs by The Mermaid Atlantis.

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BOOK SIGNING at WHISK

Beloved author Frances Mayes appeared at Whisk on February 8th for a free event. Mayes discussed food and life in Tuscany, and was available for photos and book signings of her Tuscan Sun Cookbook.

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Little Sprouts: Bird Beaks

Historic Yates Mill County Park held a Little Sprouts: Bird Beaks class on February 19th. Kids were able to play games and try experiments to discover what bird beaks can tell us by their shape and size.