Women's View Magazine August 2017

VOLUME 11 AUGUSTISSUE 8 2017 MAGAZINE Training Self-Sufficient Artists: What's Needed in Art Education p.8 Lionesses Gather for Power Lunch p.14Education

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Staying Safe 7 TABLE OF CONTENTSin the Summer COVER STORY Heat 12 8 Belinda Wilkerson Training Self- Education: It’s Sufficient Artists:What’s Needed in 14About Relationships Art Education Lionesses Gather for My Favorite Power Lunch Thing About 181 1Being a Principal Hayat's Hypothesis I recently graduated from college ... Thermograms, Building a lifetime of memories, Health Coaching One vacation at a time... & More Specializing in cruises, groups, weddings, family, Affordable Prevention all-inclusives, adventure, Disney.A Picture of Health Thermograms o ers mobile medical Jill Merrill Owner/Travel Agent/ Hope Mills, N.C.thermography to people in the Cape Fear region of North 910-423-2088 • [email protected] Carolina at doctors’ o ces and other medical settings www.FavoriteTravelAgent.com and at 1404 Raeford Rd. Please call for more information 910-527-7733 or email PictureOfHealthThermograms@gmail.comPictureOfHealthThermograms.comwww.jillmerrill.thehealthcoachgroup.com AUGUST 2017 3

VOLUME 11 ISSUE 8 PUBLISHER F & B Publications EDITOR IN CHIEF Stephanie Crider [email protected] As I write this, I’m preparing to drive This month, as students return to ASSISTANT EDITORto Richmond, Virginia, for a three-week school, we dedicate this issue to the Leslie Pyojob as a senior arts counselor at my alma powerful, inspiring and life-changingmater, VCUarts. A few weeks ago, the senior female educators in our community. Our [email protected] team met to train college-aged production team is thrilled to present suchcounselors who will be working with high a long list of contributing writers — local ART DIRECTOR &school art students attending an arts- women who shared their hearts, knowledge GRAPHIC DESIGNERintensive program. and opinions on various topics within this theme. Elizabeth Long A recurring theme during training was not [email protected] program’s policies or curriculum; it was When we read each other’s words, wethe importance of empathy. “Students know learn, and we grow as a community. It’s our MARKETING REPRESENTATIVEwhen you care, and that’s where it all starts,” goal at Women’s View Magazine to facilitate Linda McAlisterI told the counselors. this kind of growth. In the masthead, you’ll see a question: “Interested in contributing [email protected] The subject of this month’s cover story, to Women’s View Magazine?” Email us orlongtime educator Belinda Wilkerson, said call us. We can’t wait to get to know you and OPERATIONSalmost the same thing during her interview to learn from you. Paulette Naylorfor this edition. Dr. Shanessa Fenner, [email protected] of W.T. BrownElementary School, also wrote comin her piece for this issue thatteachers she hires “must have DISTRIBUTION MANAGER/a ... love for children.” She SALES ADMINISTRATORadded that her “babies” will Laurel Handforthrun to her, hug her and say, “Ilove you, Dr. Fenner.” [email protected] Why is relationship so CONTRIBUTING WRITERSessential to learning? I Amber Williamsbelieve it’s because love is the Kaela Nommaystrongest human motivator. I Lanatria Ellisswill always be more motivatedby the thought of pleasing Dr. Shanessa Fennersomeone I love than by the Sarah Kaylan Strickerthought of disappointingsomeone I fear or who Christina Arreolamisunderstands me. Hayat Hakim April Perton Cover Photo and Cover Story Photos courtesy of Kia Henry WOMEN’S VIEW MAGAZINE 208 ROWAN STREET FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., 28301 PHONE: (910) 484-6200 Fax: (910) 484-9218 Interested in contributing to Women's View Magazine? Email: editor@upandcomingweekly. com or call 910.484.6200 Women’s View Magazine is for women, by women, about women. Published by F&B Publications in conjunction with Media Marketing Management. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction or use of editorial or advertisement without permission is strictly prohibited. Various vector source artwork created by Freepik, Vecteezy and Pixabay.4 AUGUST 2017

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Nat & KimMayor Nat Robertson and his wife Kim, principal of Elizabeth CashwellElementary School, met on a blind date while Nat and his best friend were ona road trip to Florida. Kim was Nat’s best friend’s date. \"(Nat and I's) first datewas driving through the Blue Ridge Parkway a few weeks later,\" Kim said. \"Wewere engaged that weekend and married six months later. She is truly my soulmate and life partner,\" Nat said. HE: SHE: Describe yourself in a few I am a Christian husband and I am passionate and determined to sentences. father who has a true type A personality. I provide opportunities to children, am passionate and protective of my family especially those less fortunate. Work ethicDescribe your spouse in a few and close friends. I am a problem-solver and is important, and I have instilled this in sentences. enjoy helping people. I respect everyone until Cameron and Carly, our children — and they give me a reason not to. I also enjoy time my students at school. I am fiercely loyal to What’s your favorite thing spent with family and love it when the kids my friends and family. about being married to your come home. Nat has a heart the size of the Grand Kim is one of the biggest-hearted people I’ve Canyon. He loves his family more than spouse? ever met. She is driven by helping others and anything in the world and spoils us rotten.When you were in elementary takes pride in her career. She is a great mom He gets great joy out of helping others and school, what did you want to who worries over the kids (23 and 24 years seeing others succeed. He loves to drive his old). Kim cannot stay still; she has to be on motorcycle through the mountains with grow up to be? the go all the time. She is passionate about dear friends, smoke an occasional cigar and her work and those she works with. chill at home with family and his dogs. No matter how Kim's day went, she never My favorite thing about being married to brings home the stress or frustration from Nat is that even if I'm wrong, he doesn't her work. She is the most loving and fun- make me feel bad. He has never belittled hearted wife any man could ever dream or treated me any way other than a of being married to. After 28 years of treasure. He sees the good traits in me and being married, I look forward every day to in others to promote goodness. Plus he's coming home, knowing that Kim is there really, really handsome. or will be home soon. Ever since fourth grade I I wanted to be a famous singer and practiced this in wanted to be a disk jockey. school plays and pageants, singing such awesome Even through high school, tunes as “How Deep Is Your Love” and “Night Fever” I deejayed church dances by the Bee Gees. In middle school, I wanted to be a and proms most weekends dance teacher. Before college, I wanted to be a police — when I wasn’t working officer. During college, I wanted to be a news reporter. deejaying at the skating rink. I ended up being a little piece of all of those as a school administrator.What do you like to do on a On the occasion we have Riding through this awesome state on our free weekend? a free weekend, taking off motorcycles with our friends, finding new adventures across the state on our or catching up on keeping the household in order Harleys is always fun. Kim and relaxing on our back porch with each other and and I both ride and enjoy our kids. It's good to get away, but \"there's no place visiting the beaches and the like home.\" mountains on our bikes.Best book to read or movie to Most books I read are A good period series like “Reign” or a vampire movie watch on a rainy day? self-help or sales books, such as Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt in “Interview with nothing too exciting. the Vampire” are always good. The most recent book Worst song to be stuck However, I could watch I'm working on is Carol Dweck's “Growth Mindset.” In listening to in a public place “Shawshank Redemption” short, the growth mindset is developed through hard (dentist’s office, restaurant, and “The Last Castle” over work, good strategies and input from others. and over. etc.)? Aerosmith’s “Dude \"Do You Really Want to Hurt Me\" by6 AUGUST 2017 Looks Like a Lady.” Culture Club.

AMBER WILLIAMSPark Ranger SupervisorFayetteville-Cumberland County Parksand Recreation | Lake Rim Park Summer is here, and it is HOT in North Carolina! Follow these tips to stay safe and have fun in the sun.Stay Hydrated: Know the Signs of Beat the Heat: Heat Illness.• Drink plenty of water • Avoid being outside during the and other fluids. Don’t Heat exhaustion includes heavy hottest part of the day. wait until you are thirsty. sweating; muscle cramps; headache; feeling dizzy; nausea • If you do have to be outside, take• Women should drink at least nine or vomiting; feeling tired or weak; frequent breaks and seek shade. cups of water a day. fast, weak pulse; and cold, pale and clammy skin. • Check the local weather for heat• Avoid alcohol and caffeinated advisories and limit outdoor activities beverages, as they can lead Heat stroke is a medical on those days. to dehydration. emergency. Symptoms include: body temp of 103° Fahrenheit • Protect yourself from the sun by• Drink low-sugar sports beverages or higher; hot, red, dry or damp wearing sunscreen and protective to replace electrolytes lost skin; fast, strong pulse; headache; clothing; sunburns decrease the by sweating. feeling dizzy; body’s ability to cool itself. nausea; feeling• Carry a water bottle or add some confused; and • Wear clothing that is loose, flavor with a squeeze of passing out. lightweight and light-colored. lemon to encourage water intake. • Mist yourself with water, put a cold towel around your neck or go for a• Eat plenty of fruits and swim to cool off. vegetables with high water content, such as • Never leave a person or pet in watermelon, spinach, a vehicle. cucumbers, green peppers, berries, • Use the buddy system and monitor cauliflower, radishes each other for the “umbles:” mumble, and celery. grumble, stumble, fumble. These can be early signs of distress. AUGUST 2017 7

KAELA NOMMAY Adjunct Art Professor Methodist, FSU and FTCC About Nommay I think art education has been general jobs because educators are Kaela Nommay moved to Fayettevillemoving in a great direction as of late. not teaching them about options from San Antonio, Texas, a year ago.It is becoming more common to have like selling online, taking gallery She earned an MFA in Ceramics frominterdisciplinary programs, and assistant positions, participating in the University of Texas at San Antonio instudents are learning how to support public art, hosting workshops, taking May 2016 and a BFA from the Universitytheir artistic decisions early in the teaching positions at community of the Incarnate Word in 2013 with aprograms. It’s great to see students classes and camps, becoming studio double concentration in ceramics andlearning multiple skills and not assistants and so on. painting. She has exhibited in numerouslimiting their ideas to one medium. galleries in Texas. Locally, she works asMore and more art educators are Most students assume they will an adjunct art professor for Methodistpushing students to constantly go to teach but don't have all the extra University, Fayetteville State University andart shows and expose themselves to planning and organizational skills Fayetteville Technical Community College.contemporary artists and listen to required to do so. Many graduates Nommay’s first one-person exhibit on thewhat they are talking about. don’t know how to develop their East Coast, “In the Between,” is on display work outside the classroom or how to locally at Gallery 208, located at 208 One aspect I think most schools explore possible job avenues. Rowan St.— unfortunately — lack in teachingtheir students is the business side of If I could implement a change, it Of her inspiration for “In the Between,”art. Students are taught how to price would be a business and financing she said, “When creating this bodyand display their work, but other class tailored to artists so that of work, I was thinking of how boththan that, they are not learning the students can understand how to be (animals and humans) are affected bybulk of art-making outside of the self-sufficient and create successful human-constructed space. The ongoingsupport system of being in school. advertisements to further their push and pull for defining whose spaceToo many talented artists resort to career. is where, this ambiguous gray space, is something I think each person is8 AUGUST 2017 at a minimum subconsciously aware of. Recently having moved to North Carolina, the new environment has been a fresh source of inspiration for my artwork.” I think we should focus on not just having our students make a successful graduation show, but on helping them develop as strong, independent artists who can anticipate the hurdles after graduation so their success continues.

This Is Called Education:Why Have We Lost Our Boldness? Until recently, North Carolina has had a long, proud We know these methods work, yet we lack the willand bold history of supporting education. Why, then, to fund them statewide. The two main excuses: \"Weare we last in education categories we should be first in cannot afford them,\" and, \"Throwing money at aand first in categories in which we should rank last? problem won't solve it.\" For example, we are third in the nation in our To the former I ask: How much longer can we affordpercentage of teachers working two or more jobs just 11,000 dropouts costing us $300,000 over their lives?to feed their families. We are 45th in per pupil funding. How long can we afford to not have a prepared, trainedWe are last in principal pay. All this translates to the workforce ready to take the next wave of high-payingfollowing: 11,000 dropouts a year; 80 percent of our technical jobs? How long can we afford 56 percent of ourthird-graders are not able to read at grade level; four out children living in poverty?of five high school students are unable to meet all fourrequirements of the ACT to enroll in one of To the latter I respond: How do we know what well-our universities. paid, trained and respected teachers can do with parents that are involved in classrooms that are There are some methods that are proven to be highly well-equipped?successful. These include but are not limited to: 3- and4-year-old year-round preschool; first through third Simply put, since we experiment with charter schools,grade reading initiatives; fellowship programs; teacher vouchers and alternative school districts, let's give theserecruitment programs; paying our best teachers a methods a true, bold North Carolina try.professional best top five in the country wage; teachermentoring programs; sabbaticals; master’s and Ph.D. Let's choose four to six counties that are diverse: large,pay; principal competitive training and pay; technology small, rich, poor — a microcosm of North Carolina itselfin classrooms; and parenting training and involvement. — and start implementing changes. North Carolina children deserve nothing less. AUGUST 2017 9

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SHANESSA FENNER Principal Principal William T. Brown Elementary SchoolMy Favorite Thing about Being a Being an elementary school I have authentic conversations basic needs of our babies before weprincipal is a rewarding job. It is with students about my academica big responsibility and requires expectations for them and instill in teach them. Every summer I wondera lot of commitment when it comes them that failure is not an option. Myto ensuring our youth are ready to messages convey success, and the if they are eating and if they are OK.become productive members students are consistently remindedof society. My favorite thing about that I do not want them to live from I wish I could wave a magic wand tobeing a principal is that I can lay the hand to mouth. They understand thatfoundation for students’ learning and to beat the cycle of poverty, obtaining ensure that all of their basic needsmake a difference. It is imperative a quality education is the key. Duringthat I hire and retain highly qualified my morning announcements, I are met and that they are receivingteachers to teach, love and nurture voice my expectations and always letmy babies. They must have a passion them know they are smart, talented the exposure they need in life. Manyfor teaching and a love for children. individuals who are expected to do great things. of us take things for granted, such as Another asset of being a principalis all the hugs and love I receive daily. Encouraging them is my taking a vacation, going on a cruise,There are times I may not be having No. 1 priority along witha good day, and one of my babies will modeling my expectations buying an outfit or enjoying a mealrun to me, hug me and say, “I loveyou, Dr. Fenner.” This means the for them. at our favorite restaurant, but it's notworld to me. I also enjoy spendingtime in the classrooms, watching The long-term impact educators have that easy for everyone. Many familiesthe teachers teach and the students on students is amazing. I have formerlearn. It is important to build students who walk up to me and tell struggle with keeping the lights on atrelationships with the students. They me they are in college. This is thecan tell if you are being genuine. first thing they say when they see me home, paying for and maintaining aChildren say what they mean, and it because they know I am going to ask.is good to know that they know you I have a vested interest in their future car and putting food on the table.care and have their best interest and expect to hear good things aboutat heart. them and their lives. Principals are problem-solvers. It is a great feeling to know that Being a principal in a high-needs We make decisions on a daily basisyou have an opportunity to have a school is challenging. We meet thelarger impact in a child’s education. that affect the lives of students. Sometimes this means we also must have tough skin as leaders and know when to pat ourselves on the back because there are times when all the hard work and efforts are unappreciated and even criticized. I enjoy seeing the academic growth in students throughout the school year. I sign each report card with a personalized message every nine weeks. My goal is to get the students prepared for the next level of schooling and to help them acquire the mindset that education is mandatory in preparation for this thing we call life. AUGUST 2017 11

LESLIE PYOAssistant Editor The term “educator” t y pically brings to mind stuff in. They have thoughts and feelings.”a teacher in a classroom. Though she did teachin this setting for 22 years, today Belinda She also believes relationships between educatorsWilkerson is a different and less-heard-of kind is essential. “Everybody’s working for the (good) ofof educator. She now works with students in-between the student,” she said. “The more hands and eyes thatschools rather than in them. Wilkerson is an independent are on that student, the more they benefit.” These twoeducation consultant and founder of Steps to the Future, components — relationship between educator and studentLLC. She helps high school students complete the college and relationships between educators to serve studentsadmission process. collaboratively — form the foundation of Wilkerson’s approach. For her, in past and present work, education rests onrelationships. “Kids need to know that you care about Relationship Between Educator and Studentthem,” she said. “They are the best judges of personalityand … they know whether you care or not. An independent education consultant may work with a student for all four years of high school, only a year “Once you (build that relationship) with them, then you or sometimes even after a student is in college. “I tellcan teach the subject because now they respect you. But my families, ‘I don’t supplant your school counselor; Iyou have to relate to them as a person first. They’re not supplement,’” Wilkerson said. She compared the servicesthese vessels where you just open up their heads and pour she offers at Steps to the Future to hiring a music tutor for12 AUGUST 2017

a student who wants to study at a deeper level than music around campus. “I ask (college administrators), ‘Whyclass at school offers or hiring a math tutor for a student is your retention rate this? Why is your graduation ratewho’s struggling with math. that? Are your classes taught by professors or by teaching assistants?’” she said. At every campus, she also hears from College preparation looks different for every student, a diverse student panel who share their experiences. “Theand that’s the point, Wilkerson said. “She recommends kids are honest,” she said. “They don’t sugarcoat it.”different ways to do things based on my personality,” saidJohnathan Brown, one of Wilkerson’s current students. Wilkerson is also a member of several online groups that“I'm not exactly an extrovert, so she doesn't really force me gather IECs, high school counselors, college admissionsto get out of my comfort zone unless absolutely necessary. counselors and everyone in between to share knowledge.She knows that I spend time on my computer a lot, so she “If I had a student who was trying to decide between APgive(s) me things online when I have a task to do.” Physics and AP Chemistry, … I could share the profile of the student and the colleges we’re looking at and ask for “I want to see who they are outside of school,” Wilkerson professional opinions,” she said. “Sometimes a person fromsaid. “Johnathan goes to my church, and he does a lot with that college will see my question and say, ‘Give me a call.’”the youth group. … If you know him, he’s so shy. But youdon’t see that when he’s in a play or the liturgical When families let school counselors and teachersdance group.” know they’ve hired her, Wilkerson said, she exchanges information and observations with them to give the Ashanti Wright, a rising senior in Hampton University’s student even more specialized attention.Nursing program, has known Wilkerson for 5 1/2 years.Wilkerson worked with Wright in high school, and Looking Aheadthey’ve stayed in touch throughout Wright’s three years ofcollege. “Her approach can best be described as loving yet Wilkerson's dream is to eventually open a collegepurposeful,” Wright said of Wilkerson. “It's very evident planning center anyone could come to, regardless ofin all she does that she really cares about her students income, and get the service. “Rita Pearson has this Ted Talkand wants the best for them. But she is also not going to called ‘Every Child Needs a Champion,’ and that’s kind ofdo everything for you, and she wants to see that this is how I think of what I do,” Wilkerson said.something that you really want.” Wright said one of hermost memorable experiences was when Wilkerson invited Wilkerson volunteers at East Regional Library everyher into her home to take the practice SAT. Tuesday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the after-school program “Chillax.” While she’s there, she welcomes parents andRelationships students of any age to ask her questions about college.Between Educators to Serve the Student Wilkerson has worked in education since 1976, first as a Wilkerson is a member of the Independent Education middle and high school teacher; then as a school counselorConsultants Association (IECA), an organization that has for high school and college; and now as an IEC and ownerexisted since 1976. The organization requires her to visit of Steps to the Future. She moved to Fayetteville with20-25 college campuses every year. Wilkerson personally her husband in 2011 and has been a vibrant communityvisits 25-35 annually. Because of this, Wilkerson said, she member ever since, volunteering at the Child Advocacyforms relationships with admissions and financial aid Center, United Way and East Regional Library and servingofficers as well as other administrative staff, whom she on the Fayetteville Ladies Power Lunch advisory board fromcan call with specific questions. “Now there’s a face that 2014–2017. Learn more about Steps to the Future atgoes with my name,” she said. “If I have a student (and) www.steps2thefuture.com.I’m not sure how well their transcript fits the school, I cansend the information and ask for unofficial feedback. They LEFT AND BELOW: Wilkerson with Jaylen Manuel, who she started working with in hiswon’t give you an admissions decision, but they’ll give you sophomore year of high school, January 2015. Manuel starts classes at East Carolinainformation that helps.” University this Fall. Wilkerson said visiting campuses also allows her toshare in-person research instead of something she read ona website with students. For example, she said, “How muchsupport is available for students with disabilities? Thisinformation is on the website, but you get a better feel for itwhen you’re actually talking to the director ofdisability services.” While visiting campuses, Wilkerson also talks with AUGUST 2017 13career services staff, asks about internships and researchopportunities and observes the environment on and

NEARCHRISTINA ARREOLA Contributing Writer REGRUB Every Wednesday from 11-2 p.m., downtown dwellers can visit Festival Park for a line-up of diverseH DA food trucks that are sure to please any palate. Whether diners want a quick bite during a lunch break orBook your Good Eats while you can for the Summer! are looking to spend a couple hours with friends or family, “Where’s the Truck!” offers delicious food in a WITH GRACE ENTERPRISE A family-friendly setting. SALADMASTER DISTRIBUTOR Dhan’s Kitchen offers a menu of Caribbean cuisine. In the comfort & Owner Dhan Sookdeotuitt will not hesitate to offer convenience of a sample of whatever she happens to be nibbling your own home or on. “It’s something really nice to get all the food in our beautiful trucks together, bring together all these people from downtown kitchen downtown,” Sookdeotuitt said between bites of her studio. Enjoy beef-stuffed cassava. “We get to meet new people dinner again & let’s because we don’t typically come down here.” She keep it healthy! encourages guests to try her favorite, jerk chicken.BOOK YOUR FREE LUNCH OR DINNER SHOW Craving barbeque? Look no further than The Blind BY CONTACTING APRIL OR LYNN Pig. Describing the food as “barbequsion,” co-owner Wade Fowler likes to experiment with Polynesian, (706) 393-5289 • FITNESS • Mexican and fine dining flavors. “My favorite used to be the Angry Hawaiian, but now it will have to [email protected] • COOKING • the Big Belly Tacos. That pork belly is really fantastic,”130 Bow St., Fayetteville, NC 28301 • OPPORTUNITY • Fowler said. The Blind Pig understands the time that goes into making the perfect pork belly. “We smokeBringing Food & Fun Back Into The Kitchen! it for two hours and then we braise it in a honey barbeque sauce for another two hours,” Fowler added. Grace Enterprises® is a direct dealer of SaladMaster. He takes pride in the menu and is excited for “Where’s the Truck!” “The best part of this whole thing is seeing people enjoy our food,” he said. After enjoying lunch, stop by LocoPops to cool down with a gourmet popsicle. Offered up by Ashley Thompson, owner of local business Pressed, LocoPops hails from Durham. “We’ve been here every Wednesday and we love it,” Thompson said. “These are authentic paletas, Mexican popsicles, so they are made with real fruit,” she explained. “The owner (Summer Bicknell) spent time in Mexico to learn how to make great pops.” Ashley’s favorite flavor is the cookies and creme. For her husband? “Definitely the cherry lime; it’s refreshing,” said John Thompson. This family-friendly event runs every Wednesday this summer. For details, call (910) 323-3377.14 AUGUST 2017

FAR North Carolina’s diverse landscape, whether it Get yourbe ocean, mountain or city, makes for a perfect day “Beach Body”trip (or longer). This summer, take the family to a Ready for Summer!nonprofit outdoor recreation center in Charlotte: theU.S. National Whitewater Center. The center is home Deep Lose Inchesto a plethora of fun activities ranging from white- Discounts Effortlessly!water rafting to rock climbing. Established in 2006, Availablethe USNWC is made up of 1,300 acres on the Catawba Call today to SandhyaRiver. It promotes play, relaxation and learning schedule your Thomas-through outdoor access for all skill levels. consultation! Montilus, M.D Tap into adventure with the canopy tour. Reaching 910.485.4171as high as 60 feet, guests can weave their way throughthe branches via zip lines, sky bridges and net climbs. 3115 BOONE TRAILIf that’s not enough, USNWC offers a twilight canopytour that turns the intensity up even higher. Both tours FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28306are available by reservation only. www.YouthBeautyHealth.com Looking to stay closer to the ground? USNWC AUGUST 2017 15also provides fun land and water activities. Enjoyover 30 miles of trails and pick your favorite way toexperience the woodlands. Take in nature by hikingon foot or speeding through the twists and turns ona mountain bike. Or enjoy the water by rafting on theworld’s largest human-made whitewater river. Moreexperienced guests can bring their own gear andkayak the whitewater. USNWC allows guests wantinga more calming water experience to paddle along theCatawba River, soaking in the wildlife and woodsyenvironment. Relaxing at the center is easy with the River Jamconcert series. Every Thursday and Saturday nightuntil September, USNWC hosts talented musical actsfrom across the country. Entry is free. River Jam isthe perfect backdrop to the free yoga sessions offeredThursday nights. Grab a bite to eat between activitiesor to end the day at one of the five on-campusrestaurants. Prices for activity passes vary. All information,including the daily activity schedules, is availableonline at www.usnwc.org.

SARAH KAYLAN STRICKERContributing Writer It’s time again to showcase a few of \"The impact of education During the “Shopportunity,”the leading ladies in Fayetteville. And and the importance of attendees will have the chance tothe best part is, you’re invited. This making sure students browse and buy. If you’re not ableyear’s third Fayetteville Ladies Power are prepared to meet to purchase your favorite item fromLunch, which celebrates and connects the needs of the ever- each vendor, Manning said there willthe “lionesses in our community” evolving, changing world be many door prizes you can win byaccording to its website, is set for we live in” is something entering your business card into theAugust 10. The goal of the event is to she said she takes into drawing.provide a space for networking and consideration often.inspiration. Manning said the FLPL mission is, Chalmers began as an English in part, accomplished by enhancing The event includes a shopping teacher at Cross Creek Early College local women-powered businesses byopportunity and wine-tasting before in 1998. “Once an English teacher, supporting them financially.the lunch from 10 a.m. to noon always an English teacher,” she said.and then again from 2-3 p.m. The Even as a principal, she said a part of A portion of the 2017 profits will beluncheon portion runs from 11:45 helping students to be well-prepared donated to the Kidsville News Literacya.m. to 2 p.m. and includes a keynote is encouraging good reading and & Education Foundation, accordingspeech by Melody Chalmers, principal writing practices. to the FLPL website. The nonprofit’sof E.E. Smith High School and the mission is to “improve literacy,2016 North Carolina Principal of Past keynote speakers for the education and character developmentthe Year. Ladies Power Lunch include Dr. among America’s youth by providing Sandhya Thomas-Montilus, Serenity support for various early learning and Chalmers said it’s an honor to be Integrated Medical Spa owner; and literacy-based initiatives nationwide.“chosen to share her story with other Bo Thorp, founding artistic director atprofessional women in her hometown, the Cape Fear Regional Theatre. Col. The event takes place at the Ramadawhere others first “poured into” her. Marsha Lunt, emergency manager at Plaza at Bordeaux, at 1707 Owen Dr.“I think it’s definitely a privilege Womack Army Medical Center for 15 Guests, vendors and sponsors canto be able to … give back to the years, will speak on Nov. 9 as the final use #FLPL to document the event’scommunity,” she said. motivational speaker in 2017. happenings on social media. As a principal and educator, she Tickets must be purchased in This year’s sponsors include Bizcardsaid she plans to talk about the advance for $35. Vendors who wish Xpress, Carolina Selfie Stand, Dale’simportance of education at every level to participate can expect to pay a $75 Florist, Gates Four Golf & Countryin the community. admission cost, which includes one Club, J&J Desktop Publishing, Omni lunch ticket. Plaza, Premier Cardiovascular Center, Since she has been a part of the The Richardson Firm, Rocket Fizz,Cumberland County Schools system, Peggy Manning, FLPL advisory The UPS Store, McKee Homes and Upshe said there’s been a “shift in our board member and Park Lane Jewelry & Coming Weekly and Women’ssociety as it relates to (students’) owner, said there will be upward View Magazine.preparedness.” of 60 vendors comprised of local businesswomen. To register or find contact information16 AUGUST 2017 for any of the sponsors, visit www. fayettevilleladiespowerlunch.com.

ART“Nut Again” (back) Porcelain, Aug. 1-31 \"The First “Nipple Toes” Mixed Media 2017underglaze, glaze, flock 2016 Gulf War\" at Museum“Beer Nuts” Mixed Media 2017 of the Cape Fear. Aug. 1-31 \"In the Between,\" 910-486-1330 featuring the works of Kaela Nommay at Gallery 208. Monday Aug 1-31 \"St. John’s – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Episcopal Church (910) 484-6200 Exhibition\" at the Fayetteville Area All art featured on this page was Transportation and created by Kaela Nommay. Local History Museum. (910) 433-1457 Aug. 1-23 \"Korean War Aug. 4 Oldies, Rock and Blues Remembrance\" at the Airborne Music at the Hope Mills Rec Center. 6 p.m. Free. (910) 424-4500 & Special Operations Museum. (910) 643-2778 Aug. 10 Local History Presentation “The Cape Fear River” at Headquarters Library. 6:30 p.m. (910) 433-1457 Aug 11 Fayetteville After 5 in Aug. 25 4th Friday in Downtown Festival Park. 5-11 p.m. Free. Fayetteville. 6-10 p.m. Free. (910) 323-1934 (910) 222-3382“Nut Again” (front) Porcelain, Aug. 26 Art Market at the Sweet Palette, Noon-4 p.m. Free to attend.underglaze, glaze, flock 2016 [email protected] AUGUST 2017 17

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The Role of Exercise in Cancer Reduction Cancer can strike without warning. stomach cancer, kidney cancer and Exercise also can decrease theAlthough there is no way to prevent myeloid leukemia, among others. potentially harmful effects of obesity,cancer, there are certain measures which are linked to the developmentpeople can take to help reduce their As many as one-third of cancer- of insulin resistance. Accordingrisk, and exercise is one of the more related deaths can be linked to obesity to the study “The Links Betweeneffective ways to do just that. and sedentary lifestyles, so it’s easy to Insulin Resistance, Diabetes, and see the relationship between exercise Cancer” by Etan Orgel, MD, MS, The National Cancer Institute and a reduced cancer risk. One of the and Steven D. Mittelman, MD, PhD,notes there is substantial evidence to more important ways that exercise although the precise mechanismssupport the idea that higher levels of may lower cancer risk is through the and pathways are uncertain, it isphysical activity are linked to lower reduction of estrogen and insulin becoming clear that hyperinsulinemiarisks of several cancers, including levels in the body. Women with high (insulin resistance), and possiblycolon cancer, endometrial cancer estrogen levels in their blood have sustained hyperglycemia, areand breast cancer. In addition, a increased risk for breast cancer. important regulators of not only thestudy published in the journal \"JAMA Although estrogen is a reproductive development of cancer but also ofInternal Medicine\" found that leisure- hormone, it is also contained in fat treatment outcome. Insulin resistancetime physical activity was associated cells. Exercise can help burn fat and has been linked to the developmentwith a significantly decreased risk lower the amount of blood estrogen in of tumors in cases of breast and colonof not only these three cancers, but the body, thereby lowering a woman’s cancers.also esophageal cancer, liver cancer, risk of developing breast cancer.The NCI states that exercise also can reduce cancer risk by:Reducing Improving Altering the boostinginflammation immune metabolism of mood and system bile acids in the feelings ofAlso, foods that function gastrointestinal tract, well-beingreduce inflammation helping to decreaseinclude fruit, nuts, exposure of theleafy greens & fatty body to suspectedfish, like salmon or carcinogenstuna.Additional research is needed to study the link between exercise and cancer risk. However, based on observational studies, existing studies support the notion that regular exercise can go a long way toward reducing cancer risk. AUGUST 2017 19

GARLIC CRUST TILAPIA | Serves 1-2APRIL'S INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONSKITCHEN 4 pieces tilapia or swai fish 1. Thaw fish if it is frozen. 3 cloves fresh, minced garlic 2. Season fish with salt and pepper. Mix garlic, parsley and breadcrumbs APRIL PERTON 2 cups whole wheat Panko Owner of bread crumbs or fresh in a bowl. GRACE breadcrumbs 3. Scramble eggs in a bowl. ENTERPRISE 2 tsp freshly chopped parsley 4. Dip the fish into egg wash and coat with breadcrumbs. Salt and pepper to taste 5. Heat oil in a pan or Saladmaster skillet. 2 TBSP olive oil 6. Brown fish in oil for 5-6 minutes per side or until fish is thoroughly 3 scrambled eggs (optional) cooked. Find more delicious recipes at cooking4fitness.com20 AUGUST 2017

FINANCE Teaching children to manage money is an important communicate what thelesson that can benefit kids throughout their lives. allowance requires of the child.Instilling such lessons may be more challenging for Children should understand from thetoday’s parents than it was for the parents of yesteryear get-go that they must earn their allowances.because of the reliance on less traditional forms of Parents can also guide their children into recognizing thecurrency, such as debit cards and smartphone apps. But smart ways to manage money. However, kids also can beenabling children to earn a cash allowance can be a great left to make some minor mistakes that serve as learningway to teach them fiscal responsibility. opportunities. According to a 2015 study by T. Rowe Price, children How much autonomy children have over their moneywho receive an allowance are more likely than those who should be linked to age. Younger children might notdo not to say they are knowledgeable about managing grasp the concept of spending and saving just yet. Suchpersonal finances. The study also found that such kids are youngsters may need to learn from their folks regardingmore likely to understand the value of a dollar and feel what constitutes a smart purchase and what might besmart about money. Allowances teach kids to learn what frivolous. Some parents may believe that allowancesit is to earn money and how to save it, spend it or donate should be saved or spent on luxuries rather thanit wisely. necessities. In this way, kids still understand that their basic needs will still be provided by their parents. When allowance is linked to chores or some otherbehavior that requires kids to earn the money, such CNN Money says parents should use their discretionas getting good grades in school, the effect can be when deciding how much to give their children as anempowering. It helps illustrate the point that there are no allowance. Children will likely inflate the rate if they basefree rides and that hard work can beget rewards. it on what their peers are supposedly getting, but parents should ultimately decide the allowance amount. Allowances are most effective when parents AUGUST 2017 21

STEPHANIE CRIDER LAST VIEWEditor in Chief Two of my favorite people gradu- Technology has broken down many and small business development pro-ated this summer. It is exciting and of the barriers previous generations grams at places like FTCC, the Centera little scary to think about what the faced. While attending a brick-and- for Economic Empowerment and De-future holds for them. My biggest wish mortar college is indeed a viable op- velopment and Methodist University’sis for them to be fulfilled and success- tion for higher education, so is an on- Center for Entrepreneurship. Theful in whatever they choose to do, but line degree or accreditation program. support is there if you have a businesswatching as they figure it out is hard. Online career opportunities exist as idea to explore.Are they ready? Do they have the tools well, from coding to building websitesthey need to be productive and com- and making apps. The possibilities are Someone with a story to tell nopetitive? Do they have the moxie? Are practically endless. longer must face down industry gate-they tough enough to make it in the keepers. They can self-publish usingbig, bad world? Vocational training and certifi- a variety of platforms. From eBooks cations are readily available locally to blogs to podcasts, if you have The world I graduated into was at places like Fayetteville Technical something to say, there is a venue formuch different than the one grads Community College. From building getting your message out.face today. Granted, every generation and construction to cosmetics, health-takes on unique challenges. There care and industrial training, there are Performers have ready-made plat-used to be a formula that applied to affordable options for learning skills forms in YouTube and iTunes.large segments of the population. Not that will help graduates earn a livingtoo long ago, a high school diploma wage. And it doesn’t have to take four It doesn’t take a storefront to be awas enough to ensure a decent job, a years, or even one year in some cases. retailer anymore. Etsy, eBay, Amazonliving wage, job security and a and other online establishments makehealthy pension. Entrepreneurs will find resources it easy to sell art, crafts, used items and more online. The landscape is quite differentnow. The news is filled with stories of The nine-to-five grind isn’t the onlyunemployed and underemployed col- way to earn a living, either. Digital no-lege graduates hundreds of thousands mads can find freelance opportunitiesof dollars in debt. at places like Upwork, The Muse and Flex Jobs to name a few sources. However, as the class of 2017 makesits way into the world, there are some Is it scary? Yes. Are there risks? Yes.notable and unique opportunities Is it competitive? You bet. But it isworking in its favor. also exciting and invigorating to think about the opportunities waiting for22 AUGUST 2017 those with the guts to try.

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