Women's View Magazine, September 2019

VOLUME 13 SEPTEMBER ISSUE 09 2019 Inspiring, educating, empowering and MAGAZINE celebrating women in our community BACK TO SCHOOL DRoewnnetwoawl:n insight with local leaders ENERGIZE YOUR DAY with healthy breakfast smoothies Bringing energy THE EMERGING MARKET to the city of industrial hemp and CBD oil byproducts

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Contents September A WALK TO REMEMBER5 Learn about Fayetteville’s first and only walking tour company that offers choices of history tours, ghost tours and a bar crawl of downtown pubs. A CLASS ACT Here’s an interview with local public and charter 6 school officials about the new and exciting plans coming up for the 2019-20 school year. OUTDOORS Nearby Raven Rock State Park is celebrating a 8 birthday! Come join the fun on September 14. 6 PASSAGE PREP Parents can prepare for the mental angst 24 12 they often encounter as their children grow up and face new challenges and choices 14 DOWNTOWN ENERGYwith this mental toolkit. Fayetteville City Councilwoman Kathy Jensen fills us in on the new ventures along Hay Street and the progress of the Downtown Urban Design Plan. RECHARGE Mind Body Seimei offers a frequency-based device 16 designed to detox, de-stress and rebalance the body. It is used to identify and address clients’ health issues. Check out the latest trends from FASHION FINESSE Sophia’s Gifts at an Affair to Remember 17 worn by the newly crowned Miss World North Carolina in our monthly fashion focus. HEALTH HELP Put essential oils on your back-to-school list to 19 help your kids have improved health, energy, focus, and mood. Try them for yourself, too! IT’S NOT POT! Plant scientist Finley Bryan shares facts and 20 fibs about the newly emerging industrial hemp industry and CBD oil byproducts. 22 CANNABINOIDS FOR CANINES CBD is on the shelves for our four-legged friends, too. Become a better-informed consumer and pet parent with this read. PANT WITH A PURPOSE25 The second annual Trojan Challenge to benefit The Gary Weller Foundation will have you running, jumping, climbing and crawling on October 12. NATURE’S ENERGY Reflect on our region's fall hurricanes 26 of the past few years as PWC helps us to be prepared and alert during Storm Awareness Month, and beyond. Check out our round-up of fall festivals you won’t FESTIVAL FUN29 want to miss. There’s history, food, entertainment and culture — and fun for all ages. SEPTEMBER 2019 3

Close Up VOLUME 13 ISSUE 09 PUBLISHER LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Bill Bowman, F & B Publications Energy: The power of nature. [email protected] Intrinsic motivation. Enthusiasm. Positive vibe. ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Stephanie Crider All describe a force both known and unknown, and also the collective concept for this month’s issue. Women of Cumberland County, welcome [email protected] to September! EDITOR Energy is all around us and within us. Look no further than the progress Crissy Neville and growth of the Hay Street corridor to sense the energy of the downtown [email protected] revitalization movement as described by contributing writer and Fayetteville City Councilwoman Kathy Jensen. ART DIRECTOR Elizabeth Long This month also ushers in the beauty of early fall with its cooler weather and [email protected] contrasting colors. Read about fun offerings in our round-up of festivals, OPERATIONS DIRECTOR fundraisers and events as well as the newly offered downtown walking Paulette Naylor and ghost tours to experience the energy around the city or in the great [email protected] outdoors at nearby Raven Rock State Park. Increase your energy level by MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE making and tasting some delicious and nutritious homemade smoothies Linda McAlister or a granola bar from our recipe section before you go. [email protected] DISTRIBUTION DIRECTOR/ Feel the potential energy and enthusiasm for new endeavors as you read SALES ADMINISTRATOR about the the agricultural swing toward the growing and manufacturing Laurel Handforth of hemp for both crop and byproduct prospects. [email protected] SEPTEMBER CONTRIBUTORS Juxtaposed with the anticipation of autumn is the foreboding of fall’s Ashley Gerow occasional inclement weather, but you can be ready for nature’s energy Melody Chalmers with our contributors’ tips for storm and hurricane preparedness. Who Chellie Redinbo can forget fall’s fury of the last few years, namely Hurricanes Florence and June Hoffler Matthew? Kathy Jensen Finley Bryan See the back-to-school energy of September as our region’s children and Valerie Shoe youth return to the halls of learning, and hear what’s new and exciting Carolyn Hinson for this new school year in Women’s View Q&A interview with local public Avery Powers and charter school officials. Are you the parent of a school-aged child? If Jenna Shackelford so, read tips this month on how to garner the mental energy needed for Judy Stapleton the gateway transitions of the middle and high school years and the all- Dr. Airaina Griffith-Knight important senior year, too. Wanda Chavis Casey Schaffer Elsewhere in this issue: The Trojan Challenge. Coping with Alzheimer's. Mike Karaman Fashion. Pet advice. Frequency-based medicine. Seasonal virus/flu Prudence Mainor prevention with essential oils. And more. Mary Bunnels Michelle Downey I am energized to serve you as the new editor of Women’s View Tracey Natale Sherry Bryson Magazine. As you read this month’s submissions, I ask you to ponder: Chi Chi Okoroafor What energizes you? Crissy Miki Lloyd WOMEN’S VIEW MAGAZINE 208 ROWAN ST. FAYETTEVILLE, NC, 28301 PHONE: 910-484-6200 FAX: 910-484-9218 Women’s View Magazine is for, by and about women in Cumberland County. Published by F&B Publications in conjunction with Media Marketing Management. ©2019 by F&B Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or use of editorial or advertisement without permission is strictly prohibited. Various vector sources credited to © Freepik and © Vecteezy. Are you interested in writing about people, causes and organizations that matter to Cumberland County? Consider contributing an article or pitching a story idea to Women’s View Magazine. We want to elevate your voice. For more information, email [email protected]. 4 SEPTEMBER 2019

ASHLEY GEROW Ashley Gerow graduated from Appalachian State University in 2017 and served in the Peace Corps afterwards in the Southern African country of Botswana. After Contributing Writer completing her service as a public health volunteer, she returned to Fayetteville for graduate school. She currently works for An Affair to Remember and has plans to further her career of public service after graduation. Photo credit: Downtown Fayetteville walking tour Facebook Has the Prince Charles Hotel always been a notable tours have something for the whole family. The jaunts site in downtown Fayetteville, or is it also the site of a are roughly two miles in length and can take anywhere mysterious death? Can you think of a better way to sample from an hour and a half to two hours to complete. By the latest IPA or cocktail than to bounce from Blue Moon experiencing a walking tour, Iglesias hopes the landmarks, Café to Huske Hardware? buildings and stories that make downtown Fayetteville unique will be shared with those who would have Such questions abound as locals and visitors to otherwise overlooked their significance. Fayetteville discover that baseball is not the only new, fun activity to do in downtown these days. On the ever- Once this year, upon request, Iglesias arranged a growing list of new attractions in Fayetteville is Downtown special tour of the downtown churches. The participating Walking Tours LLC, the city’s first and only walking tour churches shared their stories for tour-goers, and one business. Whether you’re looking for a family activity, date even featured an actor portraying the famed late 1700s night or a girls night out, the walking tours are a great clergyman, Henry Evans, a free black man credited with opportunity to reexperience the city you already know and building the first Methodist Church in Fayetteville. love. Evans is one of Iglesias’ favorite local personas to feature This new business, started by Fayetteville resident on his tours, describing him as “Fayetteville’s local hero of Andy Iglesias in January 2019, takes locals, newcomers the civil rights era.” and visitors on a variety of tours to highlight the wonder, mystery and nightlife of downtown. The veteran-owned Seasonal walking tours are also offered. For Halloween, company offers different outings that are entertaining, participants will travel a path dubbed by Iglesias as the educational and fun for all ages. Choices include the “Horror Trail” that starts at the Henry Evans street marker historic walking tour, ghost tour and popular bar crawl. and winds its way to the downtown cemetery, ending at a haunted maze on the third floor of the newly opened Iglesias was inspired to begin offering tours of his 4th Course Restaurant on Hay Street. Other plans are in hometown after traveling to other cities that offered the works for tour packages for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, similar experiences. He hit the books in the fall of 2018 in Easter and St. Patrick’s Day. the Fayetteville public libraries and combed through old news reports and cold cases to find spooky stories, fun To book a tour, check out www.downtownfaytours.com facts, historical legends and mysteries. or call 910-444-0034. Historical and ghost tours are held almost every night of the week based on interest, and the The three tours focus on uniquely different aspects bar crawls can be enjoyed on Friday and Saturday nights. of downtown Fayetteville. From delving into historical The tours are family friendly and open to all ages. Special treasures and spooky mysteries to tasting new brews, the group bookings and personalized tours are available. SEPTEMBER 2019 5

BACK TO SCHOOL with LLOEACADLERS Q&A with Melody Renee Chalmers Assistant Superintendent, Cumberland County Schools (CCS) District Transformation & Strategic Initiatives Women’s View Magazine: What Aligned actions and measures opportunities; engage in classical new and exciting goals are in place for each priority provide clear studies; attend school on a year-round for CCS in 2019-2020? direction and accountability for plan schedule; and many other options. implementation over the next five Melody Chalmers: Our system is years. WVM: Why is choice important? excited to begin implementation of its What are the benefits of these five-year, community-driven strategic WVM: Does CCS offer choice programs? plan: The Cumberland Commitment. programs? If so, what’s ahead in The strategic plan was approved 2019-2020 for your choice offerings? Chalmers: Choice programs by the Board of Education in June, provide an education that is designed after over eight months of work and Chalmers: As a component of our to meet students’ individual needs. feedback from thousands of internal strategic plan, we are working to Parental satisfaction and involvement and external stakeholders who were align our choice program options to are cultivated through the process instrumental in the development of promote equitable experiences for of researching choice programs and the plan. CCS is committed to four all students that prepare them for supporting students’ interests. Choice priorities of this plan: evolving career opportunities. We programs provide opportunities for 1. Successful Students - Graduate are currently reviewing our offerings creativity and innovation in education to seek opportunities to expand our tailored to the diversity of our students confident, competitive K-8 programs. This will create K-12 community. and ready for the future. experiences aligned to students’ 2. Premier Professionals - Recruit, interests and career goals. WVM: What are the enrollment support and retain impactful dates and details for the choice teachers, leaders and support WVM: What innovative projects or programs that you share with staff. initiatives are on the horizon that are parents? 3. Exceptional Environment - beyond the traditional? Integrate resources, facilities Chalmers: The dates for the CCS and staff to maintain a safe, Chalmers: We continue to Choice Fair, Choice Program Open inviting learning environment for strengthen and enhance our choice Houses and application window students to grow academically, programs for students to engage in are in the process of being finalized socially and emotionally. educational experiences that provide and announced. There will be a 4. Committed Community - them the opportunity to be biliterate new automated application process Collectively engage schools, in Chinese, Spanish or Arabic; earn an introduced this year, so we encourage parents and community in International Baccalaureate diploma, families to visit the choice program building student success. associate degree or transferable website to stay abreast of updates 6 SEPTEMBER 2019 college credit; attain professional and learn more about each leveled credentials for advanced career program, K-12.

Q&A with Dr. Tremaine Canteen Principal, The Capitol Encore Academy Fayetteville, N.C. Women’s View Magazine: What is community. abstract thought, and gives students The Capital Encore Academy? WVM: What innovative projects or skills to successfully navigate the 21st- century world. Dr. Tremaine Canteen: We are a initiatives are on the horizon that is free, K-8 public charter school offering beyond the traditional? WVM: What are the enrollment integrated arts and core academic dates and details that you can share learning located at 126 Hay St. in Canteen: The design of TCEA with parents? downtown Fayetteville. naturally lends itself to the learning of all students by focusing on Canteen: The enrollment period WVM: What new and exciting arts integration using multiple for the 2019-2020 school year is goals are in place for the 2019-2020 intelligences and application of open. We are open to all pupils in school year in your program? knowledge through learning by grades K-8 who are qualified for doing. Our purpose at TCEA is to admission to a public school in Canteen: A culture of continuous enrich the mind, body and spirit North Carolina. All current or former improvement is inherent to the of every child with standards of students who are returning should design of The Capitol Encore excellence, ultimately preparing complete a reenrollment form, Academy. TCEA has made continuous globally competitive artists for their which is available online. Visit www. academic improvement since its chosen craft. Every six weeks, the arts capitolencoreacademy.org/ for inception in 2014. Our students team plans with classroom teachers application information and forms. and teachers worked extremely to create an arts integration project. hard throughout the school year. We have scheduled final arts nights We are optimistically awaiting our regularly as well as concerts, plays, end-of-grade math scores for the recitals and exhibits. The arts are for 2018-2019 school year. We believe everyone. our commitment to continuous improvement will be evident in WVM: What are the benefits of our results. your arts programs? For the 2019-2020 school year, the Dr. Tremaine Canteen: Arts school will continually utilize data to integration is a research-based improve school culture, organization, approach where students are learning management, curriculum and English language arts, mathematics, instruction to advance student science and social studies content learning. Our goal is to increase through the arts whenever possible. active student leadership, increase Both core and art classes are held community engagement and execute at high standards. TCEA’s arts- an enhanced art integration program. integrated program harnesses the We will be working towards having natural joy of creating, the power of a stronger impact throughout the critical thinking, problem-solving and Cumberland County offers parents a variety of school options ranging from its public-school system with schedule and program choices to public charter, private, parochial and home school settings. Women’s View Magazine taps into the back-to- school buzz of September in an interview with local public and charter school officials about plans and goals for the 2019-2020 school year. SEPTEMBER 2019 7

CHELLIE REDINBO Chellie Redinbo is a Fayetteville native who enjoys being in nature, playing volleyball and being around close friends and family. Contributing Writer 8 SEPTEMBER 2019 f you are looking for a thrilling day filled with beautiful views, abundant trails, wildlife and activities for both adults and children near the Fayetteville area, Raven Rock State Park is your destination. Located less than an hour away in adjacent Harnett County, a visit to Raven Rock is a beautiful trip into another world. The state park turns half-a-century old Ithis year, and with that comes the Raven Rock 50th anniversary Community Festival. Coming up on Sept. 14 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., the free event is the perfect opportunity to see the park for the first time or to relive great memories there. The festival will include live music, food, games, local arts and crafts vendors, floral exhibits, guided nature hikes, displays for kids, presentations about the history of the park, advice on gardening and more. Net festival proceeds support Friends of Raven Rock and undergraduate student scholarships. The park is open year-round for your outdoor enjoyment and offers a variety of ways to experience nature, whether on foot, boat or horseback. The trails at Raven Rock vary by difficulty and are not handicap accessible as the terrain is natural. The trail lengths range from 0.5 to 6.60 miles. There is one bike-accessible trail and two horseback-riding trails out of the six available. Enjoy the various forms of wildlife, trees, plants and flowers visible along each trail. My personal favorite is The Raven Rock Loop Trail because, after a mile of walking it, you come to the overlook spot located 350 feet above the Cape Fear River. The view is phenomenal, and there is a concrete balcony you can relax on while taking in the scenery. If you choose to take a closer look at life along the river, 135 wooden steps lead down to the water along the Raven Rock basin. I have fond memories of visiting Raven Rock. When I was 9-years-old, I went to the park for a field trip. I recently visited again this year with my boyfriend. It was a relaxing time, and we both enjoyed the hike on the Raven Rock Loop Trail. It is such a versatile experience for couples, families or for just going by yourself. I enjoy experiencing nature with those closest to me. There are various camping and picnicking areas located around the park allowing visitors to spend the whole day outside. Activities are not limited to land either! The park offers fishing and paddling as well. The Cape Fear Canoe Park is 56 miles long and runs through the center of the state park. There are various species of gamefish in park waters, including catfish, warmouth, largemouth bass, bluegill, red ear and green sunfish, American eel, chub, shiners, darters, pirate perch and longnose gar. If you are interested in paddling, the park rangers ask that you call ahead for information. To enjoy the festival or visit any other time, you can find Raven Rock at 3009 Raven Rock Road in Lillington. The phone number is 910-893-4888 and you can also visit ncparks.gov to find out more about this nearby treasure and other great state parks.

MARY BUNNELLS Smoothie Contributing Writer POWER Mary Bunnells is a Fayetteville real estate broker and owner of a small fitness company. It is no secret how challenging it can be to eat healthy with our fast-paced lives. Finding quick, healthy options to fuel our bodies can be even more of a test. In recent years, the popularity of smoothies has taken off as a great opportunity for a nutritious snack or meal. These delicious treats can be prepared at home in just minutes, and there are many places across Fayetteville where you can grab a smoothie on the go. This easy smoothie recipe is my favorite breakfast. Fresh berry smoothie SERVES: 1 Directions: 1. Blend all ingredients 1 ½ banana in a blender for 30 1 ½ cup frozen cranberries seconds, or until well ¾ cup frozen blueberries combined. ¾ cup almond milk 2. Pour into chilled ¾ cup low-fat Greek yogurt glasses and serve immediately. Fayetteville’s Neighborhood Pet Store Are you willing to open Full-Service Grooming your heart and home Self-Wash Room to a child in need? Healthy Pet Foods • Gourmet Treats Toys • Collars & Leashes We have just the and Much More! opportunity for you! 1216 Fort Bragg Rd There will be an informational (910) 860-1200 meeting Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. @WoofGangFay Foster Parent Training Classes begin September 9 at 6 p.m. and run every Monday and Thursday until Oct. 21. 351 Wagoner Drive Fayetteville, NC 29303 Contact Taylor Barber 910-624-2525 [email protected] making futures brighter since 1954 SEPTEMBER 2019 9

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JUNE MCMILLAN HOFFLER June Hoffler’s professional career spans over 34 years. She started as a high school behavior disorders teacher. Upon Contributing Writer moving to Fayetteville, she spent five years as a child protective services social worker, six years as a medical social worker and 23 years as a school social worker. She retired this year. June enjoys movies, music, reading and writing. Apart of Merriam-Webster's definition of energy is • The military and workforce are also viable power or ability to be active; strength of body or mind choices to consider for post-high school. to do things or to work. Parents of students entering secondary schools, listen up: It takes mental energy to cope • Working part-time during high school with the phases of secondary education that are to come. can assist students with career choices, workforce preparation and life skill Elementary school is over for your children, and the development. secondary years can bring on an element of surprise. The beginning of middle school places a student into the \"new You blink and all of a sudden, your child is now a kid on the block\" mode. He or she may exhibit feelings of senior in high school. Graduation time is coming. apprehension or perhaps self-inflicted anxiety. An educational Deter parental stress if you can by paying senior tool belt can help parents diminish this uneasiness by dues the summer before the school year begins. allowing them to equip their children with knowledge These senior dues can include everything from such as: senior pictures and graduation invitations to your child’s cap and gown fee. Avoid more anxiety by • Everyday attendance and being on time are working with your student to start their college reflective of their learning. visitations and applications as early as possible. Don’t forget those lengthy financial aid forms either. • Most classes may be deemed as prerequisites or introductions to high school classes. This is a mere glimpse of the things parents of post-elementary age students have to consider • School clubs can build upon social skills of the and plan for during key transitions times. Fasten everyday parameters of life. tight that essential tool belt to be able to say, “I’ve got this!” during these times, and consult your • Honor society, athletics, band and other resources child’s school counselor or the social worker to can enhance a feeling of belonging. ensure just the right fit. Here’s to the start of a good school year for all. The developmental stages in pre-adolescence move forward quickly and then before you know it, the door opens to high school. Parents, now you must hike up the required mental energy a few notches. The social occasions of the junior and senior year weigh heavily on parents during this time. Going to the junior-senior prom is an ageless and momentous time for your child. Parents, meanwhile, are gasping at the financial costs, worrying about safety and beaming with pride that their children are growing up. This phase leads to yet another period where great mental energy is needed to help young teens survive and thrive college and career prep. Students entering high school have to make decisions regarding pre and post-graduation plans. Again, parents can reach in that useful tool belt to help their children implement and internalize helpful hints such as: • Career track and classes should be appropriate and differentiated for each learner. • Clubs and athletics can help students with college admissions and career decisions 12 SEPTEMBER 2019

CASEY SCHAFFER Casey Schaffer lives in Hope Mills and is the marketing director for Cape Fear Flooring & Restoration. She currently serves on Marketing Director, the boards of the Hope Mills Chamber of Commerce and The Cape Fear Flooring & Fayetteville Ladies Power Lunch, and she’s on the fundraising Restoration committee for the Salvation Army. www.capefearflooring.com How to prepare your home for hurricane season Last year our area was hit with 1-95 from flooding and being shut are still in your home and not in an the devastation that was down for a week last year. It also didn’t evacuation area. Hurricane Florence. Thousands stop an entire development from being of homes were damaged, and many flooded and destroyed when Hurricane • Keep your cell phone on the were left without power and food. Matthew hit. It didn’t stop thousands charger for as long as possible. Cleanup efforts took months, with of people from being without power some people still dealing with the for days and even weeks. Did your • Close your curtains and blinds. aftereffects. With hurricane season basement flood last time? If so, invest • Bring all outside items, such as here, it’s time to consider what you in a sump pump and flood insurance. need to do to prepare for another When a hurricane is en route, close and lawn chairs and grills, inside. hurricane. Here’s some tips to help you secure all windows with a covering — • Have a plan to make sure all pets plan ahead. like old plywood. Be sure you know how Call your insurance company to turn off gas and water to your home. and outdoor animals are safe. Stock up now on emergency items • Secure the items you can’t Make sure your home is covered in the event of flood or wind damages. When a storm is on the way, bring in like trampolines and Is your insurance up to date? If you emergency items can be hard to find. swing sets. flooded last year, chances are you Make a list of items that you will need • Turn your fridge and freezer to should invest in flood insurance and purchase them now. Several their coldest settings to keep this year. You will want to know the items to include are: water, batteries, food cold longer. specifics of your policy and the steps flashlights, medications, first aid • Fill your tubs with water to use to you need to take should your home supplies, candles, food for three days flush toilets and to water pets. become damaged. Some insurance per person, a can opener, garbage • Fill any available containers with companies cover everything, while bags, any important legal documents, water, and if you have an ice some cover very little. Several insurance pet food and supplies, matches or maker – make and store the ice companies offer discounts for lighters and a radio with appropriate- as you are able. improvements that help your home sized batteries. Also be sure to fill up • Remember do not drive, ride or become more storm resistant. your gas cans. walk through running water. Prepare for the storm When the storm arrives Stay tuned to weather reports when there are threats of storms Cumberland County is two hours Finally, here are some actions to and inclement weather, and be from the coast. But that didn’t keep do just before the storm arrives if you ready to take the appropriate actions necessary to ensure the safety of your family and yourself. SPONSORED BY SEPTEMBER 2019 13

COVER STORY KATHY JENSEN City Council Member, District 1 Downtown renewal Before answering those urban setting. We are doing very well. having a 30-year agreement with the pertinent questions, I think Yet, we have lots of exciting work team gives us stability in the future. it is equally important ahead. to note that we already We are seeing mixed-use have a great mix of restaurants Segra Stadium and the destinations that are close to jobs, and shops downtown. Much of the Woodpeckers are off to a resounding entertainment and restaurants. downtown revitalization began with start. The team currently averages A vibrant downtown creates a the construction of the Airborne & over 3,600 fans a game, which is near sense of place where people of all Special Operations Museum and the the top of the Carolina League. Think walks of life naturally gather, just efforts of local business owners who about that for a moment. On a given because. As a businesswoman, I’ve invested in downtown after it had weekday — let alone a weekend — noticed this vitality in our downtown experienced a decline. Public-private we now have thousands of people also stimulates opportunities for projects at the Capitol, 300 Hay and enjoying their evening in downtown. others’ entrepreneurial spirit. New Festival Park Plaza have proven to be Halfway through the season, the restaurants are in the hopper! successful. Woodpeckers have already set a Residential service industries, like Yes, we have already made single-season attendance record for cleaners and small markets, will not significant strides. In this next phase professional baseball in Fayetteville. be too far behind as more people of this downtown revitalization, None of this would have been move into modern urban living I believe we want to continue possible without the Houston options like The Residences at the providing attractive options for Astros and their owner Jim Crane Prince Charles. people to live, work and play in in an agreeing to come to our city. He was committed to Fayetteville, and This private portion of the plan 14 SEPTEMBER 2019 is key to the success of the overall

Kathy Jensen has served District 1 on the Fayetteville City Council since November 2013. She was born and raised in Fayetteville. A 1983 graduate of Pine Forest High School, Kathy went to East Carolina University and Methodist College to study business. After college, Kathy joined the family business and worked in the retail, property management and financial part of the businesses. In 1993, Kathy married LTC Jerry Jensen and supported him in his military career around the world and back to Fayetteville. Kathy is also the owner of An Affair to Remember Prom, Pageant & Formal Wear and Sophia’s Gifts at An Affair to Remember. project as more people choose to live since its beginning. Segra, one at https://fayettevillenc.gov/home/ downtown. Many are now moving of the largest independent fiber showdocument?id=11955 to see the into the luxury apartments available bandwidth companies in the United scope of the project. at the Prince Charles, and more will States, brings into our community a follow. Many of these residences offer state-of-the-art fiber network that In the next few years, Cumberland birds-eye views of the baseball field will improve connectivity for current County is expected to relocate a and Hay Street. businesses and set up the necessary new performing arts center nearby infrastructure for business attraction continuing to make downtown an But this current $120 million across the city. Segra’s presence will entertainment destination. Fourth in public-private investment also help us with smart technology and Friday, the International Folk Festival, serves as a catalyst for the rest of broadband improvements. the Dogwood Festival in the spring downtown. The apartments and and fall, and downtown concerts and The Coffee Scene that are being The Downtown Urban Design other events have all contributed to added to the Prince Charles Hotel Plan, authored by Urban Design the downtown renaissance. We are are very welcome additions, as is Associates, calls for more downtown thankful for our downtown business the restaurant that will be housed residential, retail and dining options, owners for their investment and for in the new Hyatt Place Hotel on Hay some of which are addressed their contributions to Fayetteville’s Street. Hyatt Place will be one of the by Prince Charles Holdings, the great quality of life. Fayetteville is a finest in Fayetteville and the tallest company renovating the Prince great place right now, and we are still structure in our city. Charles Hotel, while others may committed to moving forward. expand across Person Street. View Economic development has the Downtown Urban Design Plan photo credit: Matthew Wonderly been the No. 1 goal of this project The future of downtown is taking shape. SEPTEMBER 2019 15

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PRUDENCE MAINOR Prudence Mainor is an avid vegetable gardener and longtime advocate for supporting local farmers and merchants to create and sustain communities. Contributing Writer She lives in, works in, shops in and tirelessly promotes Fayetteville and Cumberland County. When theycan’t remember: Caring for Alzheimer’s patients The statistics are stark. Every two daughters,” said Kim. “We had dodging people at stores because 65 seconds someone in started taking trips with friends. That I was tired of answering questions, the United States develops stopped when my husband would get and I felt very isolated from other Alzheimer’s. Today, roughly lost or just confused because he was people who were leading fairly normal 5.8 million Americans are living with in a new and different place.” lives. It felt like I had no one to talk Alzheimer’s and this total is expected to. I definitely couldn’t talk to my to climb to 14 million by 2050. In 2019, Among the hardest adjustments to husband, and none of my friends were Alzheimer’s and other dementias will make is the role reversal caused by the going through anything like I was. cost this nation an estimated $290 disease, which upends long-standing The best coping mechanism was to billion. In addition, over 16 million relationships and takes a tremendous get away from the situation and do Americans provide an estimated 18.5 emotional toll. Dignity is lost. something for myself. I tried to attend billion hours of unpaid care for people an Alzheimer’s support group, but with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, Continuing, she said, the attendees were people at least which is valued at nearly $234 billion. 20 years older than me, and I was the “This man, who was the only one that was still working.” Statistics cannot begin to convey the love of my life, became devastating effects of Alzheimer’s a child I was caring for Kim’s husband has since died, and on the person diagnosed with the instead of my soulmate. she is determined to remember disease and the collateral damage him as the man she married and done to families and, especially, to the He started soiling himself. I became with whom she shared a beautiful unpaid, unsung heroes who quietly afraid to take him places because of life. Other than graciously providing assume the role of caregiver. A local this.” information for this article, she refuses woman, whom I will call “Kim,” is one to dwell on her seven-year Alzheimer’s such hero. Kim shared details and Financial hardship is often a given nightmare. However, as the statistics reflections of her family’s battle with as two incomes become one, and demonstrate, there are legions of this dreadful disease. supplemental paid care is eventually those for whom the Alzheimer’s required if a caregiver must keep nightmare continues. “We were devastated when my working. This was true for Kim. husband was diagnosed a little more Alzheimer’s is a public health than seven years ago,” she said. “This “I had people at home daily when epidemic. The Alzheimer’s man was a pillar of the community. I came home from work since he Association was formed to fight this Our family and friends had a hard couldn’t stay by himself, which insidious disease. It funds research, time believing a man of 56, in the also caused a major change in our strives to educate the public and prime of his life, had Alzheimer’s. He finances.” provides support for families dealing had to quit work, and we had to try with the disease. The annual Walk to and make a new life,” Kim explained. By far, according to Kim, the worst End Alzheimer’s is its largest national aspect for caregivers in coping fundraising event, taking place Sept. The known world of patient and with Alzheimer’s is experiencing a 7 at Festival Park. To join the fight, caregiver collapses. Careers vanish. profound sense of isolation. please visit www.alz.org to learn Social activities cease. more about the walk and how you “My life became overwhelming can get involved. “We were just starting to enjoy a life at times,” she reflected. “I started that didn’t require us to care for our 18 SEPTEMBER 2019

WANDA CHAVIS Wanda Chavis holds a bachelor's in alternative medicine and a master's in public health administration. She's a Owner, certified clinical thermographer and a certified molecular Picture of Health & Thermography, LLC hydration specialist. She has been married 43 years to Rev. www.phthermography.com Jeff Chavis, senior pastor at United Pentecostal Church in 910-580-2077 Spring Lake. Chavis homeschooled her three sons, who have given her eight gorgeous grands. They love riding with MawMaw in her red convertible. It’s September! The kids are back in school! topical use. A 5:1 ratio is recommended SEPTEMBER 2019 19 Mom and Dad want them to stay healthy for children, i.e. five drops of carrier oil to and have a successful school year. The one drop of essential oil. teachers want the same thing, with a side of • If an oil burns or feels hot to the skin peace, too! Essential oils can help everyone simply rub a drop of olive oil on the area have a great school year. to slow down the absorption and the burning will stop. What’s the big deal about essential oils? • If you get an essential oil in your eye use Essential oils are harvested from the pure extra virgin olive oil to help diffuse amazing plant kingdom and are deemed the burning. Do not use water! “essential” because the oil holds the essence of the plant which is necessary to keep What oils are best for my kids going back the plant alive and healthy. Essential oils to school and what do I need to know can be inhaled, diffused or used topically. about them? Some essential oils can be ingested with Lavender diffused can help with anxiety professional supervision, but inhalation can and improve focus. This is a great oil for be as easy as dropping a few drops of oil children that rarely needs to be diluted. onto a cotton ball to carry in a shirt pocket. Citrus Oils (like Orange and Lemon) are antiviral and are mood enhancers. These are What is the best way to inhale essential oils? great to diffuse before and after school. Using a diffuser or nebulizer is the most effective way to inhale essential oils. Many Peppermint diffused can stimulate department stores sell the most common and increase energy and clarity. and inexpensive ultrasonic diffusers, which creates a mist by adding 3-4 drops of oil to Clove, cinnamon and oregano can water. be used to protect your child from germs and viruses going around For more acute illness, and more at school by supporting the immune concentrated diffusing, a nebulizer (usually system. glass) uses a pump to atomize the oil molecules and force them into the air *Note: Most oil distributing companies without being diluted in water. Of course, have a blend of these oils pre-mixed. this method uses the oil up more quickly, which is why the ultrasonic diffusers are Where can I buy essential oils? more popular. It is important to understand that Diffusing oils in an average size room for 20 aromatherapy oils are not essential to 30 minutes will be beneficial for several oils. The health benefits mentioned hours. in this article refer to therapeutic- grade essential oils, not oils used for How can I safely use essential oils home fragrance. Health food stores topically on my child? and online markets are typical REMEMBER: places to purchase oils. Wanda • More is not better. One drop diluted in a Chavis at Picture of Health & Thermography, LLC can help pure carrier oil is best for beginners. you with ordering. Visit our • We all have unique chemistry; so even if website at https://wandachavis. you love the scent of an oil, be sure and marketingscents.com ask your child if the essential oil smells to learn more about pleasant to them. essential oils. • Use a virgin carrier oil such as grape seed or olive oil to dilute essential oils for

FINLEY BRYAN Finley Bryan is a botanist who has taught or conducted research in the plant sciences at Ohio University, Gettysburg College, Emory University, Fayetteville State University Contributing Writer and Fayetteville Technical Community College. She served as Executive Director of Cape Fear Botanical Garden in the 2000s and worked in the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences from 2013-18. A Bladen County native, she resides in Fayetteville and has a long-time interest in the ecology and reproduction of native plants. Industrial hemp makes a legal debut in Cumberland County 20 SEPTEMBER 2019 Sometimes change feels good, sometimes scary, and sometimes just like a roller coaster, change feels both ways at once. That is happening right here in Cumberland County with a crop called industrial hemp and one of its derivatives, cannabidiol, often called CBD oil. The potential for both is creating a lot of energy among growers and business owners alike. In less than a decade, licensed farming of cannabis became legal in 41 of 50 states. The details of legalization vary from state to state, but for North Carolina farmers and processors, the legal on-ramp was built by the federal 2014 and 2018 farm bills. Those bills established a pilot project where each state could opt-in and license farmers to grow a variety of cannabis called industrial hemp. Furthermore, due to the passage of the 2018 farm bill, cannabis sativa was separated into two kinds of plants based on their tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, content: industrial hemp, having THC concentrations of no more than 0.3% as well as marijuana, having THC concentrations ranging from 3% to 10 or 20% by dry weight, an increase of almost 100-fold over hemp’s maximum. THC is the psychoactive constituent of marijuana, so separating hemp, which can’t get you high, from marijuana, which can get you high, enabled the Drug Enforcement Administration to remove hemp from Schedule 1 (I) drug status and allow it to be farmed. All forms of cannabis produce CBD, which is one of many cannabinoid compounds produced in the plant. CBD is particularly found in young leaves and flowers. Although chemically similar to THC, CBD cannot get you high. Hemp as a crop can produce several classes of products, including hemp seeds, hemp fiber and extractables, like CBD. Hemp seeds are used for food and are pressed to extract edible hemp oil. Fibers are removed from the stems much like flax is before it is spun into linen. The fibers get worked into rope, substitutes for lumber or other materials. CBD, a white to yellow crystalline solid, is usually converted to CBD oil by being dissolved in an edible oil. A particular formulation of CBD oil, Epidiolex, has been approved for licensing for dramatically reducing seizure activity in some Photo credit: SherpaSEO

HOME OF THE 30 MINUTE WORKOUT. rare forms of childhood epilepsy. as CBD gummies. These offerings DINAH CBD oil has drawn much interest in are a mix of local and out-of-state GOODMAN health and wellness applications, products. CBD spa packages don’t but the appropriate studies have seem to have arrived here yet, but Master Coach not yet been undertaken that would spas in the Triangle area offer them Personal Trainer allow advertising claims regarding in services ranging from therapeutic those properties. However, the list of massage therapy and CBD pain relief 3039 Boone Trail Ext. corporate enterprises getting into the treatments to CBD infused facials, 910-889-1155 market with CBD products of their manicures and pedicures. own in the U.S. includes Ulta, Sephora, 5AM-9AM • 4:30PM-7:30PM Chanel, Walgreens, CVS and GNC. The Finally, an accounting of the re- list is growing rapidly. emergence of industrial hemp would SEPTEMBER 2019 21 not be complete without recognizing It has now been over 80 years since people who are making this project hemp was last farmed in North work. So, here’s a tip of the hat to Carolina, so the pilot project is like interagency cooperation and creative introducing an entirely new crop to work in the legal landscape. In re- the state. According to David Johnson, introducing hemp, the North Carolina a local grower and processor, every State Department of Agriculture and day brings a new surprise whether U.S. Department of Agriculture have it’s finding a new kind of pest eating carefully coordinated their activities buds or discovering the hemp drying with each other as well as with process not going as planned. This is other branches of law enforcement. a great life for anyone who loves to Pursuing this particular initiative has trouble-shoot on the run while turning been a challenge for many, an offense out a high-quality, consistent product. to others and common sense to the rest. Thanks to the people doing this Fortunately, a robust market for hemp work, a new crop may help some products is emerging, particularly CBD farmers and entrepreneurs to thrive. It oil, which has a widely held reputation is heartening that people of goodwill for being a panacea. CBD oil can be in many branches of government have taken orally or applied topically. My seen both opportunity and challenge, personal favorite of its described uses taken a deep breath and cooperated in is a foot cream with CBD oil to prevent a quest for the greater good. the inevitable foot pain that comes from wearing high heels for a night All in all, the pilot program in industrial out on the red carpet, or elsewhere. hemp production has an intriguing Two out of two stiletto-shod celebrities mix of agricultural and business reportedly said that they felt no foot challenges and opportunities and is pain at the end of the evening after yielding an agronomic adventure story using this product. in real-time. As legislation, regulation and economic development of this Numerous local shops are retailing enterprise continues, one can safely CBD oil and similar products such say the story is far from over.

CANNABINOIDS in Pet Products With a general idea about the benefits levels of naturally occurring cannabidiol, even though these products can provide, there are they do not. still many questions that pet parents have about cannbinoid products. Pet Releaf is a Littleton, Colorado, company making Even though consumers might still be somewhat a wide range of holistic supplements for dogs and confused about cannabinoids for pets, it’s not stopping cats, such as Liposome Hemp Oil, that, according to pet parents from buying these products. With a general marketing and advertising manager Jillian Dutson, is knowledge about the benefits these supplements can an organic, full-spectrum hemp extract with naturally provide, pet owners are looking for further clarity. One of occurring CBD mixed in with sustainably sourced wild the main hesitations about these products stems from Alaskan salmon oil. the fact that it’s derived from the same plant as THC — the cannibis plant. “This oil can be administered directly on food without Pet owners look for products that have the words losing any effectiveness,” Dutson said. “It is three times hemp, CBD or cannabinoids on the labels because they more absorbent when administered this way than our understand that the products offer various benefits to standard CBD hemp oils, which gives you more use out their dogs or cats. They also look for “full-spectrum” or of each bottle because you administer less.” “isolate,” which refers to whether other compounds, such as terpenes (oils), were included in the process of Pet Releaf’s hemp oils are intended to not only extracting the CBD from the plant. assist overall health but to also address more serious CBD products coming on the market for pets are an conditions like seizures, situational anxieties and attractive alternative or additional supplement for pet arthritis pain. You may hear, “Oh, your dog has bad parents looking to help promote joint support, utilize joints? Go get CBDs for them.” The truth is that CBD them as calming aids as well as looking at heart health does not provide effective relief for joints. Instead, CBD and seizure support. has been found to help with pain management and It is important to be educated on where the product inflammation. comes from and where it’s manufactured and to have validated data on each shipment, via a certificate of Do your research to ensure a CBD product will analysis. Unfortunately, there are a lot of products that perform and deliver good results, especially since are trending in this category that lack serious scientific so many are on the market. Find an educated sales support, especially in regard to absorption. Even worse associate to answer your questions and to provide are the fly-by-night brands that slap the word “hemp” suggestions. Find out where is the hemp grown, how on anything they can, hoping to deceive consumers the manufacturer can prove this and whether or not it into believing that their products contain any beneficial is imported. The 2018 Farm Bill only legalized U.S. based hemp grown under state department of agriculture regulations. The CBD industry is relatively new, and everyone still has a lot to learn. 22 SEPTEMBER 2019

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VALLERY COLEMAN SHOE Vallery Coleman Shoe is a lifelong Fayetteville resident who has worked with Farm Bureau Insurance for 11 years as an Contributing Writer agent at the Ramsey Street office. She loves her job and how it allows her to meet and help people. She is married to Tommy Shoe and has one son and two step-daughters. She serves as the secretary of The Gary Weller Foundation. Honoring a Abeautiful spring day in 2004 forever changed the life of well-known Fayetteville local hero: resident Gary Weller — \"Coach Gary Weller,\" that is. Weller earned the title “coach” through much sacrifice, respect, care, devotion and love. Coach Weller was the head football coach at Pine Forest Senior High School for 14 years from 1978- 95. In 2004, even at age 55, he was an avid runner and in great physical shape. His athleticism and sound health would certainly contribute to saving his life on this most precarious of days. The second Coach Weller had an appointment to drop off his car for service and, against the urging annual of both his wife and the owner of the service shop, was determined to take the four- Trojan mile jog home. Coach had done this before. He was familiar with his route and aware of his surroundings. However, on this day, he noticed a van making a U-turn. What he did not know was that the van was stolen, the driver was mentally ill and he had already injured one gentleman. Instantly, the van was heading for Weller; there was nothing he could do. The deranged driver hit Coach from the behind and backed over him again, leaving him to die. Afterward, the driver headed north on Ramsey Street for his next victim, who, sadly, did not survive. At this moment, life for Coach Weller, his wife Cathy, son Buck, daughter Meredith and all of us who loved him was forever changed. Challenge Surviving such a tragic act of malicious intent requires both mental and physical healing. Acknowledging this, Coach said, \"I should have been dead.\" Spiritually, we all understood God's hand was on Coach's life. As a solid northside community, we prayed for Coach Weller. Miraculously, he emerged after a 35-day Photo credit: Trojan Challenge via Facebook 24 SEPTEMBER 2019

comma with no spinal cord injuries or permanent brain Foundation awards scholarship funds annually. Recipients damage, yet in need of numerous surgeries with years of are rising seniors at PFHS that are student-athletes who recovery ahead. Mentally, however, have faced and gained success over it would take him even longer to let some adversity. We awarded two $1,500 go of the bitterness he felt inside. scholarships in 2019 to two deserving To heal completely, Coach knew he students. had to forgive the perpetrator. We Surviving such a tragic act of A fundraiser for the foundation is the wanted to help carry this cross for malicious intent requires both Trojan Challenge. Join us this fall on him. We wanted to help in any way mental and physical healing. Oct. 12 as The Gary Weller Foundation we could; we loved him that much. Acknowledging this, Coach hosts the 2nd annual Trojan Challenge But God had a plan for him. God had and Trojan in Training Course at Sturtz a plan for us, too. Mental healing came when he was said, \"I should have been Farm in Linden. This cross-country style finally able to say, \"I refuse to be dead.\" obstacle course was designed to build bent up with bitterness.\" With this endurance and encourage teamwork new mindset, he chose to forgive his attacker verbally during the capital and features large and small obstacles murder trial. such as a ropes course, balance bar, mud crawl and climbing wall, among other challenges. There are 22 obstacles in all to challenge Today, bound to a wheelchair and able only to stand with the strength and competitive skills of participants on the support of a walker, Coach, true to his spirit, doesn't a grueling course designed and tested by U.S. Army let his physical limitations get him down. He is a local specialists. This course does not disappoint. motivational speaker, inspiring and coaching others yet There are three ways to help: participate, donate or still with his story and life. volunteer. Visit www.trojanchallenge.org to find more Founded by a group of students, faculty, friends and information about the Trojan Challenge. Together we former football players of Coach Weller, The Gary Weller make the difference! SEPTEMBER 2019 25

BY CAROLYN JUSTICE-HINSON Growing up on the coast of North Carolina, I knew sometimes heartbreaking than to hear from someone in a all about hurricanes but never thought living in panic who has small children, an elderly parent or someone Fayetteville that I would have to worry about the in their home with special medical needs. Because of a same impact of storms. When I moved to Fayetteville in power or water outage, the callers are without those services 1997, post-Hurricane Fran, I quickly learned otherwise. and can’t properly care for the needs of their loved one. While our crews work around the clock to restore services As a PWC employee and spokesperson, I know PWC as fast and safely as possible, there are many circumstances constantly works to educate and inform our customers and that prevent immediate restoration. residents about the importance of being prepared. Our community is very transient and being located more than Prior to Florence, we heard the message, “The First 100 miles inland, new residents may not give hurricanes 72 Are on You,” and I can’t think of a better motto. Past a second thought. But as we’ve learned with recent storms have shown anything can happen, and help isn’t Hurricanes Matthew and Florence, preparing for storms is always immediate. Do your part and prepare with a simple critical. emergency kit that will sustain you and your family for three days and prevent putting yourself in a difficult situation. Hurricanes, unlike most any other natural disaster, give us the luxury of time to prepare ourselves, our families and This includes a backup plan if you or a family member our homes. Unfortunately, many people do not use that require life-sustaining equipment that is dependent on time or heed the warning. Our community did a great job electric and/or water service. Have extra power sources and of preparing for Florence. This may have been due in part to equipment to charge your batteries or backup generation, the lessons learned by those who were caught off guard by or identify somewhere safe to move to that has power and Matthew just two years before. water. Also, store enough water for basic needs or have a supply of bottled water. During emergencies, especially hurricanes that give us time to prepare, there is nothing more frustrating and If disaster strikes, Fayetteville has the benefit of PWC Dwieth-Soturress BACK- TO-SCHOOL SPECIALS Spa Pedicure and Manicure Combo $50 Sun Undone Customized Brightening 60 minute Facial $65 Massage $60 GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ONLINE AND IN SPA 910.483.0186Book appointments today! thesanctuaryatcedarcreek.com 1965 Cedar Creek Rd. Fayetteville, NC 28312 26 SEPTEMBER 2019

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TRACEY NATALE Tracey Natale is the director of foster care for Boys and Girls Homes of NC in Fayetteville and has been employed there for 10 years. She has 20 years of Director of Foster Care experience being an advocate for children and families. She's a previous social worker Boys and Girls Home of NC in child welfare at Cumberland Department of Social Services. Natale is involved in her church and loves participating in community events that support breast cancer awareness and autism awareness. She and her husband are also foster parents. The phone rings, and the foster family answers dirty pair of pants, a doll baby, a favorite stuffed animal, not knowing what kind of details about a child or and many intangibles, too. This helps the foster family children will be provided by the foster care agency visualize what it may be like when a child comes into on the other side of the line. Whatever the reason for their home. the call, the foster parents are prepared to take on the challenge for what that child brings with them. Each child brings something different. Although foster care sometimes has a negative reputation, there are Every licensed foster parent receives a minimum of great stories of triumph to be shared. Children bring so 40 hours of intense-trauma-informed training to equip much positive energy to a home just by nature. Families them with the skills necessary to provide adequate care excitedly await when new babies enter the world, and it for children who have been abused or neglected or is very much the same with foster families who anticipate who have suffered from some other trauma. One of the the arrival of the children placed in their care. Children activities in this training is called “What the child brings.” bring love, innocence, laughter, humility and joy into Most children come into the foster care system with only a home. Children in foster care are no different. They a small bag of their belongings, which is quickly gathered are typical children but just need a little special care to together either by their birth family or by social workers. navigate through their childhood trials and traumas. The activity in the training has a participant playing If you are interested in learning more about the silent role of a child in the foster care system with becoming a foster parent, the Boys and Girl Homes of only a small plastic bag filled with simulated items. The NC has informational meetings and classes scheduled participant slowly takes out each item in the plastic trash periodically at the Partnership for Children Building bag to represent what the child brings — a diaper, a located at 351 Wagoner Dr. in Fayetteville. Contact Taylor bottle, one mix-matched pair of socks, a pair of shoes, a Barber at 910-624-2525 for more information. 28 SEPTEMBER 2019

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AVERY POWERS Avery Powers is a second-year English major at Liberty University. Born and raised in Fayetteville, she has enjoyed interning at the Fayetteville Dream Center, volunteering Contributing Writer at Manna Church and reading “Harry Potter.” She aspires to become a professional writer and editor. Lafayette's Birthday International Folk Festival Greek Festival Taste of Fayetteville Celebration For its 41st consecutive Opa! The 29th Annual Greek Every year, Taste of The Festival of Yesteryear year, the International Festival is a three-day event Fayetteville showcases is a key component of the Folk Festival is set to hit that’s perfect for the whole local restaurants and celebration. Reenactors Downtown Fayetteville family. An abundance of beloved eateries. demonstrate daily life and Festival Park with the Greek cuisine and fresh, Naturally, the community as it was experienced customs and entertainment homemade pastries and is invited to come hungry. up until and during of a vast array of cultures. desserts are available the Revolutionary War, This free world tour for purchase, so healthy Local chefs will offer whether by soldiers, includes the music, dance appetites are encouraged. demonstrations of their civilians, Native Americans, and other arts, cuisine most beloved dishes; freedmen or slaves. and traditions of every A marketplace will be open beers, sponsored by nation represented here in for perusal; festival-goers Healy Wholesale, are also Hands-on crafts and Fayetteville’s backyard. can expect traditional Greek available, with proceeds activities are available crafts, jewelry, dancing going towards the Karen for entertainment, along This year’s fun includes an and more. This year’s Chandler Trust. That with dance and musical International Street Dance raffle offers the chance to Nation Band, Eastline performances by the on Friday, Sept. 27, from 7-9 win either two roundtrip Band and Shadows of Cross Creek Pipes and p.m.; the Parade of Nations tickets to Athens, Greece, the Fire Dance Troupe Drums and the Highland on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 10:30 or $2,000. Raffle tickets are will perform throughout Dancers. April C. Turner a.m.; and other festivities, $5 per person or $20 for five the event. As a family- of Life as Art Productions which begin at noon on both tickets, and hourly drawings friendly event, the festival will perform African Saturday and Sunday, Sept. are included for other provides a kids zone with American spirituals. In the 28-29, and continue until 6 exciting prizes. crafts and activities. spirit of the Revolutionary p.m. each night. War, reenactors will also The Greek Festival takes Admission is free, but demonstrate militia drills. The festival takes place place Sept. 13-15, from taste ticket prices may Sept. 27-29 in downtown 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on Friday vary. The event takes The Festival of Yesteryear Fayetteville. For more and Saturday and noon- place on Sunday, Sept. 15, takes place Sept. 7 from information, call 910- 6 p.m. on Sunday. The at Festival Park, located 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Arsenal 323-1776 or visit www. event is free and located at 335 Ray Ave. from Park, located at 215 Myrover theartscouncil.com/things- at the Hellenic Center, 614 noon-5 p.m. For details, St. The event is free, but to-do/international-folk- Oakridge Ave. Call 910-484- call Kelly West at donations are welcome. festival for details. 8925 to learn more. 509-901-3467. Call 910-486-1330 for details. 30 SEPTEMBER 2019 Photo credit: theartscouncil.com

MICHELLE DOWNEY Blogger Michelle Downey is originally from California, and she moved with her husband to N.C. in 1994. Although her career is in real estate, Downey is Contributing Writer also passionate about writing and Fayetteville, so she blogs in her spare time. Q&A Got blog? Creative energy abounds in new communication tool Women’s View Magazine: How long have you been have they gone through to get here? What's around the blogging? How did you learn to blog? next corner of this walk I'm taking? I'm very big on just exploring and seeing what I discover rather than setting Michelle Downey: I've only been blogging for less than out with an agenda in mind. a year. I started in late November last year so that I could highlight downtown businesses for Christmas shopping. WVM: What do you think makes blogs and other Most of what I am doing I am just learning and playing technology-based means of communication so popular? around as I go. However, the FayNCBlogger group organized by Jenny Bell at the Visitor's Bureau has been Michelle: It's so easy for folks to learn about areas that invaluable to expand my knowledge and learn from more might interest them just by poking around online. Blogs experienced bloggers. offer that personal spin that feels like sitting down and talking to a friend about something that stirs a passion. WVM: Have you always been passionate about writing and photography? What fuels WVM: What's your advice to young writers who might be that passion? interested in starting blogs of their own? Michelle: I have always been passionate about writing Michelle: Make sure to select a topic you love if you plan to and have reams of journals, some of which I pull from stick with it. Take note that blogging eventually becomes for my actual writing-focused blog, Simple Journey (on a bit of work with the level of commitment required to Wordpress). Photography is a fairly new passion. I enjoy succeed. You need to be able to keep expressing that how it encourages me to be still and find the beauty in passion for your topic. My most important advice, though, places I would perhaps move too quickly through. is to let your voice shine through and don't worry how other bloggers are running their sites. WVM: What is the most exciting thing you've found while exploring the community? photo credit: Credit: Cramer Gallimore - Cramer Gallimore Photography Studio Michelle: That's a tough one, as I have found many things that excited me! I'll go with a recent example. Up until two weeks ago, I had not explored the \"other\" side of Cross Creek Cemetery. I was thrilled to discover a real sanctuary, full of beauty and peace. While there, I enjoyed getting some great shots of Spanish moss that remind me so much of Wilmington. I also got to see the connection under construction on the Linear Park trail. It's amazing to find these wooded, shady, and entirely tranquil locations right in the heart of downtown. WVM: What are some of your strengths that helped you in blogging? Michelle: I think the biggest force in my blog is simply curious. Who is this person, and what SEPTEMBER 2019 31