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LIFESTYLE LETTER

NOVEMBER 2019 PUBLISHER

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Feeling Thankful AS NOVEMBER ROLLS AROUND, WE’RE EAGERLY AWAITING THE APPROACH OF THANKSGIVING, THE HOLIDAY SEASON AND TIME SPENT WITH OUR LOVED ONES.

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The winding down of the year always brings about a time of reflection for us—remem-

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bering everything we’ve done or accomplished in months past; looking back on tur-

Caroline Barnhill, Lauren Connelly, Syndey Collins

key disaster stories, mornings watching the Thanksgiving Day parade or afternoons spent curled up on the couch after one too many pieces of pie; and thinking of the people, experiences and things we’ve been blessed with in the last year.

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As we press pause on the hustle and bustle of life putting together a monthly magazine, we’re able to look back on the past year and, most meaningfully, the stories from all of you that have made what we do possible. We also take this chance to think of those less fortunate and encourage you to take the opportunity this giving season to donate to local organizations or charities giving back locally.

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We hope that as you read this issue, you—like us—find inspiration in the lives and experiences of your neighbors and the connections that have been made.

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Linda Trevor and Co. RE/MAX United Client Appreciation Event Clients, teammates, family and friends had a wonderful time at Trophy Brewing Company for the client appreciation event.

Cotton House Craft Backyard Party Nearly 3,000 people came to Cotton House Craft Brewers’ inaugural Fall Fest Backyard Party in downtown Cary. Attendees enjoyed craft brews, live music, food trucks, local pop-up shops and the brewery’s newly renovated backyard. With such an amazing turnout, Cotton House is looking forward to making Fall Fest an annual community event! PHOTOGRAPHY BY INTERPRID MARKETING AND KURT HILTON PHOTOGRAPHY

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Rufty Homes Ice Cream Social for St. Jude Rufty Homes held an ice cream social to benefit St. Jude. Ice cream was provided by Two Roosters while guests learned about the work St. Jude is doing to help end childhood cancer. Rufty Homes supports St. Jude, not only because of its mission but also because one of its clients, Julianne Capps, was saved because of St. Jude.

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Compassionate CARE ARTICLE CAROLINE BARNHILL | PHOTOGRAPHY HANS ROSEMOND

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WHEN KELLEY DELEO WALKED INTO CARE PLASTIC SURGERY FOR THE FIRST TIME, SHE FELT VULNERABLE. A heart attack in her early 40s left her more convinced than ever of the importance of her cardiovascular health. Kelley, an avid runner, felt her breast enhancements from her early 20s were a hindrance.

“Let’s just say breast enhancements and running don’t go hand in hand,” Kelley laughs. “But beyond that, anytime you have previous heart issues, surgery can be a scary thing. I visited a lot of plastic surgeons in the area, and I felt like they were just listing off the standard answers for how to treat me. It wasn’t like that with Dr. Coan.”

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Care Plastic Surgery opened 10 years ago in Durham and in 2016 moved to its current location in Cary off Weston Parkway. Care Plastic Surgery focuses on plastic and reconstructive surgery of the face, body and breast, and also provides Botox, fillers and laser treatments. The practice has been honored with various “best of” awards, and U.S. News and World Report recently recognized Dr. Coan as one of North Carolina’s top plastic surgeons.

“We understand walking into a plastic surgery office can be a scary thing,” says Tica Lema, Care Plastic Surgery’s chief operating officer. “It’s why our entire staff is committed to making each of our patients feel like our family. We see them and treat them like a mother, brother or best friend.”

Tica feels strongly about the staff she brings on board because she wants to ensure every patient feels cared for and protected.

“We frequently hear from our patients how much they feel at home in our office,” she says. “When we hire employees, I look for those traits. You can teach skills, but you can’t teach kindness.”

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Kelley felt that difference, too.

“From the moment I walked through their doors and throughout my entire process, I was blown away by my experience,” Kelley says. “The team was so kind and welcoming.

Dr. Coan took his time to create the exact plan that was right for me. I liked that he thinks outside of the box, while at the same time taking every step to ensure my safety throughout the process. For plastic surgery, you need to find the right doctor that really makes you comfortable. And that, for me, was Dr. Coan.”

“FROM THE MOMENT I WALKED THROUGH THEIR DOORS AND THROUGHOUT MY ENTIRE PROCESS, I WAS BLOWN AWAY BY MY EXPERIENCE.”

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INSPIRED BY WHEN IT COMES TO BANKING IN NORTH CAROLINA,

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CHARLOTTE. However, due largely in part of TowneBank President Patsy Johnson, Cary is establishing its own growing banking presence.

Patsy, a native North Carolinian, has more than 30 years of experience in the banking industry. Although she did not get her start in banking, she learned from the ground up, taking advantage of any opportunity for growth and career advancement. Patsy found her first job in banking shortly after moving to Cary almost 35 years ago with her husband. Early on in her career, Patsy worked for several small, local banks that later grew to become large, nationally known banking networks. While she appreciated the experiences she had with those national banks, Patsy realized she enjoyed the opportunities that came with being a local banker.

“As a local banker, you have a greater sense of flexibility and can have a positive impact on the community,” Patsy says. “I love being a banker in Cary because of the small community feeling I have when I come to work every day.”

Six years ago, Patsy accepted a position with Raleigh-based Paragon Bank. After recognizing a need in the Cary community, Patsy was tasked with expanding the Paragon network into the Cary market.

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“While we had an office in Raleigh, we wanted to be able to service the Cary community on a much more local level,” Patsy explains. “Cary is my home, so I was excited to open an office of TowneBank (formerly Paragon Bank) and expand the bank’s presence within my own community.”

This past year, TowneBank, a Suffolk, Virginia-based banking network, acquired Paragon Bank through a company merger. Despite the new name, Patsy feels the TowneBank carries the same level of commitment and dedication to its staff, clients and communities.

In addition to her work with TowneBank, Patsy has prioritized being an active member of the local community.

Patsy says she and her husband are “highly energized individuals” that take pride in being involved in many local activities. They are passionate about giving back and helping contribute to the success of the town. Patsy has been an active member of the Cary Chamber of Commerce, Cary YMCA, Women’s Giving Network, Cary Visual Arts Committee and several other community groups.

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raise a family and work. I couldn’t agree more! For me and my husband, it is very rewarding to be a part of this community,” Patsy says. “Cary has been an amazing home to us for the past 33 years.”

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WHEN SHE WAS 21 YEARS OLD, SARAH MCALLISTER BEGAN HER PROFESSIONAL LIFE AS A CHIROPRACTOR. Later, she would train to become a massage therapist and esthetician who would launch a day spa and salon in South Carolina. A decade ago, Sarah opened a second location, Syeni—derived from the Turkish word for “new”—in downtown Apex’s Tobacco and Mule Exchange building.

Sarah takes pride in treating her clients like family. At Syeni, she and her colleagues use a completely holistic approach. They offer an array of services including massage, hair, skin care, eyelash extensions and

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more. In addition, a vintage-style barbershop for guys and herbal market and tea bar are included.

Everyone is welcome—women, men and kids.

According to Sarah, Syeni is unique and stands out from other area spas because they’re a one-stop health and beauty shop.

Also located within the spa is The Fabulash Bar owned by Erin Tracey. Sarah muses that women leave feeling empowered after spending several hours with Erin. She says that the recent focus on lashes and brows is not a trend, but rather a beauty mainstay thanks to growth in the industry’s technology.

“Beauty comes from the inside, as well as the outside,” Sarah says. “When we feel good and look good, we have a positive outlook on life and are much happier. We must have a healthy lifestyle first, live simply and take care of our well-being.

Beauty ‘starts at the root,’ and we want to carry that over to our clients.”

To book an appointment at Syeni, call 919.387.4166.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

AWESOME AUTUMN ROASTED HARVEST VEGETABLES

FROM THE WHISK KITCHEN

SERVINGS: 6–8 Wonderful vegetable flavors combine in this colorful dish that will be a beautiful and delicious addition to the Thanksgiving table. We’ve taken a few classic autumn vegetables and roasted them to perfection. Choose

ARTICLE CAROLINE BARNHILL

your favorite squash—we used butternut squash, Brussels sprouts and piquant cranberries.

This dish just may outshine the turkey!

INGREDIENTS + 1 butternut squash, 3/4-inch dice

DRESSING:

+ 1/2 pound Brussels sprouts, halved

+ 3 tablespoons olive oil

+ 5 ounces cranberries, fresh

+ 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

(or frozen and thawed)

+ 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

+ 1 shallot, diced

+ Pinch of kosher salt

+ 3 tablespoons olive oil for roasting

+ Freshly ground black pepper

+ Kosher salt and pepper

+ 1 teaspoon honey

+ 1/4 cup walnut pieces

DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 425 F.

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2. Prepare the butternut squash. First, remove both ends. Cut squash in half at the waist, remove the peel and scoop out the seeds and fibers. Dice by cutting the squash pieces into 3/4-inch slices, then cross-cut into cubes.

3. Wash and prepare Brussels sprouts. Peel off loose leaves, chop off stalk end and slice in half.

4. On a large baking sheet pan, spread butternut squash in a single layer and drizzle with the olive oil, Kosher salt and pepper. Roast in the oven, (stirring every 10 minutes or so) until the cubes begin to caramelize and brown, about 25 minutes. Roast in batches if necessary. If the sheet pan is too full, the vegetables will steam instead of roast. Set the roasted squash aside in a large bowl.

5. Next, roast the Brussels sprouts, cranberries and shallots. Similarly spread out on the sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, kosher salt and pepper. Roast for 30-40 minutes until browned. Add these roasted veggies to the bowl with the squash.

6. Whisk the dressing together, and carefully toss with roasted vegetables.

7. Top with the walnut pieces and serve hot.

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2. A carefully crafted combination of traditional dinnerware mixed with eggplant-colored glass dishes gives a unique twist to the table.

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6. Repeating design elements will create a cohesive look.

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Ready to Work OFFICE EVOLUTION CARY PROMOTES COLLABORATION AND COMMUNITY

ARTICLE CAROLINE BARNHILL PHOTOGRAPHY SMITH HARDY

OVER THE LAST DECADE, COWORKING AND SHARED WORKSPACES HAVE CONTINUED TO SEE UNPRECEDENTED GROWTH. Traditionally, these offices were sought after by independent workers seeking a cost-effective place for working outside the home. But today, more large companies are seeing the advantages of shared office space.

“Overhead costs for an office are expensive. We can provide an all-inclusive package for individuals and businesses needing office space,” explains Kimberlee Bowlin, Office Evolution Cary’s business center manager. “We’re starting to see large corporate companies shy away from independent, brick-and-mortar offices and looking into coworking and shared office spaces. It provides a lot of overhead savings.”

Office Evolution Cary, which opened in 2018 off North Harrison Avenue, provides 26 private offices, three “micro-offices,” as well as shared meeting and coworking spaces.

Office Evolution, as a company, was founded in 2003 by hospitality entrepreneur Mark Hemmeter. Mark wanted to create a coworking space designed for entrepreneurs.

“We offer everything a worker needs—a business address, mail service, phone, internet, receptionist, conference room time and 24/7 key access—so our clients work on their own schedule,” Kimberlee says. “We include it all so the entrepreneur can come in, get to work and start building their business.”

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Another key part of Office Evolution, Kimberlee explains, is the collaborative environment. Office Evolution Cary offers monthly lunch-and-learns and happy hours for members to network with each other.

“We describe what we build here as an ohana, a family. Ohana is the Hawaiian word used to describe a group of people fighting for the same purpose,” Kimberlee says. “We’re a family. We’re committed to helping each of our clients build their business however we can.”

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PAGE TURNERS

If These Walls Could Talk

ARTICLE CAROLINE BARNHILL PHOTOGRAPHY JAMES LEIFESTE

CAN A HOUSE TALK? The Pink House can! In her first novel, The Pink House, Circa 1830: A Love Story, Sheila Ogle’s old Victorian mansion speaks to readers loud and clear.

In a spirited but playful voice, the Pink House tells her story from her beginnings as a 19th-century railroad man’s home on the edge of town to her prime spot on Academy Street in the up-and-coming historic town of Cary. It’s a beautiful tale, and Ogle masterfully replays for us the history of her pink house from the house’s perspective, taking us step-by-step through the difficult decision of renovating an

SHELIA OGLE’S NEW BOOK TELLS THE STORY BEHIND CARY’S FAMOUS ‘PINK HOUSE’

old home that some saw simply as firewood. The book’s contributing

as “an aura surrounding the old house.” Of course, that aura was

editor, Mary Jekielek Insprucker, says the tale includes architecture,

dim compared to the intense aura of the love her husband, Carroll

history, mystery and romance.

Ogle, possessed for his beloved, Sheila. Why, before the renovation

Imagine falling in love with a house, or a house falling in love with

even allowed for electricity, Carroll made it his mission to erect a

her people. It happens here when Ogle notices the old home for the

Christmas tree in the cupola complete with dazzling lights, just to

first time during her morning errands. Sheila can only describe it

see Sheila smile!

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The Pink House will whisper her secrets in your ear, sharing tidbits about Mayor Rood’s meetings inside the house and Rev. White’s con-

Oh, yes, and don’t forget to solve the mystery of the lost shoes at the Guess-Ogle House.

cocted sermons written in the cupola. And was there a cupola kiss that led to a wedding centuries later?

History buffs will tingle when the Pink House chats about Prohibition, Ford Model A’s and Pierce-Arrows.

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Homestead

$765,000

$757,380

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Bellewood Manor

$799,900

$770,000

96%

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5

4.5

Piazza at Stonewater

$771,871

$771,871

100%

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4

4.5

Piazza at Stonewater

$797,315

$772,396

97%

1

5

5.5

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$788,000

99%

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5

4.5

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102%

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5

3.5

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$818,800

100%

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4

4.5

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100%

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$1,050,000

92%

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4

4.5

Montvale

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$1,065,000

99%

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5

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100%

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4

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and poignant story of a boy who

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doesn’t want to eat his peas. When

nizes the areas of education, health,

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a monster appears underneath his

economic development, community

kitchen table, the boy makes a deal.

volunteerism, cultural enrichment,

If the monster eats his peas, the

advocacy and youth leadership.

The Cary Theater

boy will give the monster anything.

In this Tim Kelly adaptation of one of

When the monster raises the stakes,

Edgar Allan Poe's most famous works,

will the boy refuse the monster

Roderick Usher and his beautiful sister

and face his fears?

TRIANGLE WIND ENSEMBLE PRESENTS 'ACROSS THE DIVIDE'

fall victim to disease, death and premature burial in their decaying mansion.

The play is directed by Samantha Corey.

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CARY TROLLEY HISTORY TOURS

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Cary Arts Center

PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION: TRIANGLE YOUTH JAZZ FALL CONCERT

One of music's greatest powers is its ability to act as a bridge. By creating and listening to music, participants' minds, souls, cultures and ideas

Cary Arts Center

can be connected to each other in

Page-Walker Arts and History Center

Triangle Youth Jazz Band, Orchestra

powerful ways. The Triangle Wind

Climb aboard and let guides from the

and Ensemble will offer a thrilling

Ensemble's fall concert, "Across the

Friends of Page-Walker share the his-

afternoon of big-band jazz selections.

Divide," will explore this connective

tory of downtown Cary with you from the comfort of a climate-controlled, old-fashioned trolley. Tours begin at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the PageWalker. For more information, visit TownOfCary.org or call 919.460.4963.

aspect of music. Evan Feldman is

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the conductor.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR Cary Senior Center

Arts-and-crafts lovers will enjoy a

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lovely shopping experience for unique

VIOLET BELL AND ZOE AND CLOYD

50 and older! Make a morning of

The Cary Photographic Artists formed

Cary Arts Center

relaxing shopping and sipping hot

in January 2007 as Cary’s only organi-

Violet Bell’s original Americana is

coffee, all while finding great gifts or

zation dedicated to the enhancement

woven from threads of folk, soul, blue-

decorations that are made with love

of photography in the fine arts, with a

grass, psychedelic and classical music.

and care. Refreshments will be sold

goal of education and the sharing of

The energy and chemistry between

by the Cary Teen Council.

photographic technology.

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THE 24TH ANNUAL LATINO DIAMANTE AWARDS

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF CARY GREENWAYS ARTIST RECEPTION

For 24 years, Diamante has pre-

Cary is celebrating "40 Years of Cary

sented

Diamante

Greenways!" As a part of this cele-

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Awards to honor the achievements

bration, the town held a photography

and contributions of Hispanic/Latino

competition to showcase Cary’s

ARTSPOWER PRESENTS 'THE MONSTER WHO ATE MY PEAS'

individuals and/or organizations in

unique network of greenways. Area

North Carolina, showcasing the heri-

professional

and one-of-a-kind holiday gifts made exclusively by creative friends ages

Cary Arts Center

Lizzy Ross and Omar Ruiz-Lopez is fiery, intimate and intuitive. Zoe and Cloyd is renowned fiddler and vocalist Natalya Zoe Weinstein and songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist John Cloyd Miller. Together, they delight audiences with soaring harmonies and heartfelt songwriting.

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Cary Arts Center

the

Latino

Cary Arts Center

photographers

and

tage of the people of Mexico, Central

amateurs submitted their best pho-

Cary Arts Center

America, South America, Spanish-

tographs of Cary’s Greenways. This

ArtsPower’s musical tells the funny

speaking

show highlights the top 20 entries.

Cary Lifestyle | November 2019

Caribbean

and

Spain.

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