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Publisher Welcome to the March issue of Hickory Living Magazine. March is an exciting time of year for sports' fans! For us college basketball fans there is March Madness, which culminates in early April with the NCAA Final Four and Championship Game. The Nascar season has begun and features a race every weekend in March. Major League Baseball and area college and high school teams are playing games or practicing. This time of year is truly a sports' lovers dream! The Hickory Community Theatre has another great production planned for March. This time, HCT presents The Philadelphia Story from March 11 – 27. Please visit their website for times and to purchase tickets. March is also American Red Cross Month, National Nutrition Month and National Athletic Training Month. And, don’t forget St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th. Remember to wear your green on St. Patty’s Day! Thank you for reading the March issue of Hickory Living Magazine.

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March 2011 Pick up your copy today to read the following articles 8 • Spring Planting Tips 10 • Three Tips On How To Simplify Your Life 12 • Conover Nursing & Rehabilitation Center: Living Up To Their Mission 16 • How To Save On Your Wedding Without Sacrificing Style 20 • Tilting The Titleist, Slicing The Slazenger, Pounding The Pinnacle 23 • Food! More Fruits And Vegetables Please! 24 • Promoting Safe Sports: Is Your Child's Sports Program Prepared To Keep Them Safe? 27 • March Is American Red Cross Month Become A 2011 Hometown Hero 29 • Inside The Chamber... Attention Potential New Entrepreneurs 30 • Hickory Resources 6

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Conover Nursing & Rehabilitation Center: Living Up to Their Mission By Cheryl Grant

Visiting the facility at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, you get the feeling you could be in a nice hotel lobby. I was greeted by a beautiful Zen-like fountain and warm décor, followed by a cheery receptionist ready to assist me. I’m not sure what I expected, but was pleasantly surprised at what I found. Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a busy place with so many choices for the residents. It didn’t take long to realize this was home away from home for those needing rehabilitation and nursing services.

new deli menu. The atmosphere was very elegant and a great place for friends to meet, eat and socialize! Part of the tour included, my favorite, the hair salon. Another living room/social area was available for relaxing and private parties like the Super Bowl Party, where the game was viewed on the wide screen. Don’t think, however, that everyone is sitting around watching TV at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. There is an events calendar full of entertainment, dancing and other social activities for residents to choose from.

Todd Roper, Administrator, started the tour of amenities with their newly renovated dining area complete with a stone gas fireplace, a 60” plasma TV, a digital baby grand piano, and a

It is very apparent that Todd and his staff are intent on not only providing quality care for the residents, but also providing a fun environment for them to recover and live. “Each

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Rehab Director and Speech Therapist Dr. Nicole Roper leads a dedicated team of physical, occupational and speech therapists. “It is our mission to motivate each person we work with,” says Dr. Roper. “We are their biggest cheerleaders, full of ‘you can do it’ attitudes. We celebrate their improvements, especially the small ones, because we know those are the hardest for residents to overcome. I couldn’t ask for a more knowledgeable group of professionals to work with. Not only are the rehab staff exceptional therapists in their respective fields, they go out of their way to make residents feel at ease and at home during their therapy. Our true reward is results. We are thrilled to see people walk out of here who may have come into our facility on a stretcher. Many come back to visit, bring baked goods and talk about their success story. There’s just nothing better!”

resident is different and has different preferences,” says Todd. “It is part of our job to offer alternate ways for them to reach their goals that also appeals to their individuality.” A good example of this is their Wii-hab, an exercise program using a Nintendo Wii. Oh don’t get me wrong, they have a stateof-the-art gym, but for those who dread the machines, the Wii does wonders according to Todd. Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center’s ADL suite, or Activities of Daily Living suite, is a kitchen stocked with stainless steel appliances where residents can transition back into everyday home life. With the help of a therapist, they practice their daily routines to ensure they are ready before returning home.

After speaking with Owner and Administrator Joshua Sherrill, I realized where the staff’s inspiration originates from.

Opposite page The staff enjoys what they do at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Pictured above, top to bottom: • A game of checkers in front of the stone, gas fireplace • Todd Roper, Administrator and accomplished musician, plays each month for the residents on their Roland digital grand piano. • A resident enjoys her appointment with Libby Steele at the onsite hair salon.

Photos: On the cover Left to right–Dr. Nicole Roper, Rehabilitation Director; Mandy Yancey, Director of Nursing; Todd Roper, Administrator; Jennifer Dyson, Director of Marketing

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He is a fourth generation Long Term Care Provider and Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. Josh explained how it all began when his great grandmother, Florence Thompson, opened one of the first long term care nursing facilities in Bladen County, North Carolina. The rest is history still in the making. “I’ve grown up in this industry, and have never seriously considered doing anything else,” says Josh. “It is very rewarding to have a job where you have the opportunity to make a profound impact upon the lives of so many people. You receive blessings and life experiences every single day you go to work.”

the residents receive both short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care. Making the Center run smoothly, according to Josh, is one of the facilities largest assets… its staff. He talked about them with great respect and meticulously didn’t leave anyone out from the housekeepers, dietary staff, maintenance, office employees and activities staff to the therapy department, managers, department heads, and the nurses and CNA’s, whom he calls “the backbone of a complex system.” Josh continues, “Under the supervision of Michael DeSantis, MD, the nursing staff works with all the residents and their family physicians.” With great pride he remarked, “We have quality individuals of good character in every role. Conover Nursing and Rehab is lucky to have such an incredible group of dedicated employees.”

There is one employee that Josh forgot to mention, but is loved by all, and that is a dog named Sophie. She was adopted and has become family to every employee and resident at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She walks the halls as if she owns the place and offers more than a little extra fun and companionship. I asked Josh what made his facility different from other facilities in Catawba County, and he replied, “The residents of Catawba County and of North Carolina in general are lucky to have many quality options when it comes to making long-term care decisions, and I have an abundance of respect for my colleagues in this industry. One thing that I feel makes us unique is that we are family-owned and operated. Not being part of a much larger corporate structure, we can hopefully keep and

convey that family, hands-on mentality. This is a home, first and foremost.” All of the staff at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, including Sophie, take ownership in what their individual responsibilities provide toward offering the client excellent care, while making everyone’s stay an enjoyable, comfortable and productive one. They work as a family to create an environment that is always willing to welcome a new member. The Center continuously surveys patients to make sure they are living up to their mission and goals. “No one is better qualified to determine if we are successful than the patients themselves,” says Todd Roper. So far, the reviews have supported that their approach is spot on. One wrote, “From the first day I came here, I have never met so many wonderful, caring, friendly, kind people in one place. Everyone has been so good to me, going out of their way to do so many nice things for me. Thanks to each and every one of you for helping me get well again.” Another wrote, “Feels more like home…than home!” And these are just a few of many. The facility has been described by more than one family member as “the cleanest facility I’ve ever

seen.” The success of their efforts is further confirmed when many former residents come back to visit. It’s no surprise they try to visit when their favorite event is taking place! Hey, can I get a copy of that events calendar?!

For more information about Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center’s services or facility call 828.695.8282 or visit www.ConoverNursingandRehab.com. Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 920 4th Street SW• Conover, NC 28613 Photos Opposite page: Left, top–Residents work with therapist in the ADL suite. Left, bottom–Smiles are abundant between staff and residents. Right–Residents work with therapist in Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's state-of-the-art gym. Pictured above: A beautiful courtyard awaits spring and visiting residents HICKORY LIVING • MARCH 2011

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Every year, the people of Catawba, Alexander and Caldwell counties will use the services of the Catawba Valley American Red Cross to see them through disasters and provide them with training opportunities to learn important lifesaving skills. Though chartered by Congress to help people prevent, prepare for and cope with emergencies, the American Red Cross is not a government funded agency. We rely on the compassion, generosity, and trust of our local citizens and businesses for financial support in order to help those in need and get the job done. The HEROES Campaign is a short term, volunteer-led, grassroots community event that will help raise these necessary funds and provide an awareness of how the Red Cross is committed to serving the LOCAL people in YOUR county. Want to make a big and lasting difference in a Catawba County resident’s life….? Make a donation and be a hometown HERO for the American Red Cross!

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my home went up in flames, my family had to rush out, leaving everything behind. I am so very thankful the Red Cross was there, providing my family with food, clothing and a motel room.” – Phyllis, American Red Cross client Last year, our volunteers responded to 160 local disasters, including house fires and tornadoes. We provided food, clothing, and lodging when families’ homes were rendered uninhabitable and even assisted with deposits on new rentals. The Catawba Valley Chapter provided volunteers and canteen support in the search for Zahra Baker, drowning incidents at Lake Rhodhiss, as well as shelters during a winter storm and an apartment fire. Red Cross volunteers stand ready to provide these vital services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. $1,000 will provide groceries for 8 families of four, or shoes and clothing for 2 families of four, or hotel lodging for 6 families whose homes are deemed uninhabitable due to residential fires.

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call the Red Cross for help. His wife, on active-duty, was sent a message immediately. “I am so grateful the Red Cross was able to contact my wife and fly her home from Iraq to help me in my recovery. I will always be thankful for the Red Cross.” – Matt, American Red Cross client Red Cross serves as a communication link between members of the Armed Forces, wherever they may be stationed, and their families back home. Last year, the Chapter served over 158 families with emergency messages and referrals. The need for financial assistance to military families is increasing.

Health and Safety Training Last year, over 6,896 individuals enrolled in the local Chapter’s lifesaving training such as CPR/First Aid /AED, babysitting and aquatics safety. Disaster Education and Relief During a large-scale disaster such as a hurricane or tornado, the Catawba Valley Chapter must be ready to staff and manage small or large scale shelters that could house from 100-1,500 people. The Chapter must continually train volunteers and staff to manage the shelters, care for evacuees, evaluate

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Inside The Chamber Attention Potential New Entrepreneurs

The Chamber is on a mission! We are looking for entrepreneurs that have a viable business idea and associated business plan that they would like to submit, for consideration and review by a panel of judges, to compete with other new entrepreneurs for an economic incentive package of $10,000 in cash ($5,000 for 1st place, $3,000 for 2nd place and $2,000 for 3rd place), in addition to over $10,000 in other probono benefits for the best new business ideas in Catawba County for 2011. The cost to submit an application is $100. Applications for The Edison Project will be available starting on April 1st and ending on May 31st, online, at www.catawbachamber.org. There will be three business categories for judging: Services/Retail, Manufacturing and Technology. Each applicant will be required to submit an Executive Summary of their new business idea, not to exceed 1,000 words. An Executive Summary outline to go by is available on the Web site. A point system based on the required elements of the Executive Summary outline will be used. This competition is for potential new startup companies and for those businesses that have been in operation less than

one year from the date of their application. A panel of judges will narrow the applications down and announce the Top 10 Finalists on July 12th. The finalists will have until August 12th to submit a formal Business Plan based on their Executive Summary. Each finalist will then present their Business Plan to a panel of judges (15 minute presentation and 5 minutes for Q&A) on August 25th. A point system will be used with 90% of the total points being scored for this presentation. A community wide reception/awards ceremony will take place on September 8th as the final stage of the competition takes place. Each finalist will have 5 minutes to present their best business idea to the audience that evening and the audience will have an opportunity to vote on the winner. This will account for the remaining 10% of their total vote. The top three winners will be announced later that evening following the presentations/voting. During this whole process, there will be a team of business resource professionals available to all applicants, two

orientations for all interested applicants, a Q&A blog site, and specific Executive Summary and Business Plan outlines to go by. Mark your calendars for Friday, April 1st when the application process begins. There will be an orientation/Q&A session for interested applicants on Wednesday, April 6th, from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. at the NC Center for Engineering Technologies behind the First Plaza building on Tate Boulevard, and on Wednesday, April 13th, from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the same location. For more information, call me at 328-6000 Ext 230.

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