Emerywood Living - High Point Christian Academy

A SOCIAL MAGAZINE FOR RESIDENTS OF EMERYWOOD
March 2015
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Meet Rena and Mark Norcross in
this month’s Family Spotlight!
Photograph by Alisha Schwanke Photography
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UTILITIES
336-883-3111
Electric – City of High Point
336-883-3111
Water – City of High Point
336-886-3720
Telephone – North State Communications
800-752-7504
Gas – Piedmont Natural Gas
336-884-5711
Amerigas Propane
336-869-4454
Guilford Gas
336-883-3111
Trash - City of High Point Household Garbage
336-886-4195
Cable – Time Warner Cable
336-886-3720
North State Communications
AREA DIRECTOR Anna Thompson
336-740-4418
anna.thompson@n2pub.com
CREATIVE TEAM Christie Joyce
Shawn Enojado
Allie Tague
CITY NUMBERS
911
Fire, Ambulance, Police
800-222-1222
Poison Emergency
336-641-3694
Guilford County Sheriff
336-883-3224
Non-Emergency Police
336-883-3358
Fire Department
336-883-3660
High Point Public Library
336-883-3469
High Point Parks & Recreation
336-886-6560
High Point Post Office
336-889-8247
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with the businesses sponsoring Emerywood.
These local businesses are proud to partner with you and make this
magazine possible. Please support these businesses and thank them for
supporting Emerywood!
AUTO DEALERSHIP
Crescent Ford of High Point
(336) 883-6737
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AUTO REPAIR &
TIRES
Beamer Tire & Auto Repair, Inc
(336) 882-7043
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First Bank
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BOUTIQUE
Wright Choices
(336) 882-1312
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BOUTIQUE - APPAREL
Wicked Purple
(336) 887-0083
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BUILDERS &
REMODELERS
Hoffman Built Inc.
(336) 886-1000
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DAY SPA
Simply Nails Day Spa
(336) 885-4604
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INSURANCE /
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Sterling Financial, Inc.
(336) 889-6220
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CARPET CLEANING
& RESTORATION
Doss Restoration
(336) 991-1778
www.DossRestoration.com
DENTIST - FAMILY
Jon B. Byrd, DDS, PLLC
(336) 882-4412
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JEWELRY BOUTIQUE
High Point Jewelers and Fine Gifts
(336) 882-1011
www.HighPointJewelers.com
FINANCIAL SERVICES
& TAX ADVISORS
Sledge & Company Wealth Advisors
LLC
(336) 889-3013
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KITCHEN & BAR
Real Kitchen & Market
(336) 882-2299
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CELL PHONE REPAIR
CPR - Cell Phone Repair
(336) 858-5269
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CLEANING, MAID &
JANITORIAL SERVICES
Superior Janitorial Service
(336) 547-8123
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CLOTHING &
APPAREL
Lindsay Odom Ltd.
(336) 885-8500
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HOME DECOR
ACCESSORIES
Broadstrokes
(336) 202-4234
www.totalblissonline.com
HOSPITALS / HEALTH
CARE
High Point Regional
(336) 878-6000
www.highpointregional.com
MARTIAL ARTS / SELF
DEFENSE
Triad Martial Arts
(336) 869-7030
www.highpointkarate.com
MASSAGE / SPA
Massage Envy
(704) 970-4444
MUSIC INSTRUCTION
St. Mary's Music Academy
(336) 886-7265
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PHOTOGRAPHIC ART
& DESIGN
Kissing Tree Studio
(336) 870-6503
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REAL ESTATE
Carol Young & Associates
(336) 688-1896
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REALTOR
Sharon Sink
(336) 688-2122
www.sharonsinkhomes.com
SCHOOLS - CHRISTIAN
High Point Christian Academy
(336) 841-8702
www.hpcacougars.org
High Point Friends School
(336) 886-5516
www.hpfs.org
SKIN CARE
Rodan + Fields
(336) 848-6220
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TRAVEL & CRUISES
CruiseOne
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Resident Recipe
Caprese Salad with Garlic
Balsamic Dressing
Publisher’s
Dear Emerywood Residents,
It’s one of my favorite times of the year again … springtime!
The dreary days of winter will soon be gone as we welcome the
arrival of a brand new season. How wonderful it will be to see
the green grass and enjoy the fresh spring air.
Of course, March is also popular for all of those basketball lovers. How fun it is to gather around the television set for March
Madness! What a wonderful time to round up family and
friends and watch your favorite teams score some hoops. It’s
also a great time to snap some snapshots at any March Madness
parties you may have. With that in mind, keep your stories and
pictures coming!
come your input and ideas for Emerywood Living. We are here to
make it the best neighborhood publication possible! So feel free
to share any family news or neighborhood news with us.
Enjoy the month of March!
Anna
Best regards,
Anna Thompson
Area Director of High Point
336-740-4418
Anna.thompson@n2pub.com
It makes our day to hear from our residents and that means
YOU! So even if you haven’t reached out to us before, we wel-
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Renovate
Custom Homes & Remodels
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resident business guide
The Resident Business Guide is a list of the business owners that live in Emerywood. To have your
business listed absolutely FREE in this section,
please email anna.thompson@n2pub.com or call
me at 336-740-4418. This opportunity is open
ONLY to residents of the Emerywood neighborhood. Thank you for your participation.
Want an easy and delicious Caprese salad for the spring? Then
this recipe is a must for you! Fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil,
sweet grape tomatoes … can you taste the goodness? This recipe
is perfect for backyard barbeques or an easy weeknight meal!
Yield: 4-6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1 plastic container of washed baby greens, any kind {about 6
cups}
1 lb. Bocconcini, drained, patted dry and halved {baby mozzarella balls}
1 lb. grape tomatoes, washed and halved
12 large basil leaves, chopped
cracked black pepper, to taste
For the dressing:
1 clove garlic, grated
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
7 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
Place baby greens onto serving platter. Top with bocconcini,
tomatoes, basil and pepper.
Measure all ingredients for dressing into small jar with tight fitting lid. Shake and drizzle over salad. Serve immediately.
ENJOY!
To share your favorite recipes in the next issue of Emerywood Living, please send
them to anna.thompson@n2pub.com
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financial FITNESS
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4 Money Blunders
That Could Leave
You Poorer
Provided by Jamie D.
Sledge, CPA, CFP, PFS
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A “not-to-do” list for the New Year and years to follow.
How are your money habits? Are you getting ahead financially,
or does it feel like you are running in place?
It may come down to behavior. Some financial behaviors promote wealth creation, while others lead to frustration. Certainly
other factors come into play when determining a household’s
financial situation, but behavior and attitudes toward money
rank pretty high on the list.
How many households are focusing on the fundamentals? Late
in 2014, the Denver-based National Endowment for Financial
Education (NEFE) surveyed 2,000 adults from the 10 largest
U.S. metro areas and found that 64% wanted to make at least
one financial resolution for 2015. The top three financial goals
for the New Year: building retirement savings, setting a budget,
and creating a plan to pay off debt.1 All well and good, but the
respondents didn’t feel so good about their financial situations.
About one-third of them said the quality of their financial life
was “worse than they expected it to be.” In fact, 48% told NEFE
they were living paycheck-to-paycheck and 63% reported facing a sudden and major expense last year.1 Fate and lackluster
wage growth aside, good money habits might help to reduce
those percentages in 2015. There are certain habits that tend to
improve household finances, and other habits that tend to harm
them. As a cautionary note for 2015, here is a “not-to-do” list –
a list of key money blunders that could make you much poorer
if repeated over time.
Money Blunder #1: Spend every dollar that comes through your
hands. Maybe we should ban the phrase “disposable income.”
Too many households are disposing of money that they could
save or invest. Or, they are spending money that they don’t
actually have (through credit cards). You have to have creature
comforts, and you can’t live on pocket change. Even so, you can
vow to put aside a certain number of dollars per month to spend
on something really important: YOU. That 24-hour sale where
everything is 50% off ? It probably isn’t a “once in a lifetime”
event; for all you know, it may happen again next weekend. It is
nothing special compared to your future.
Money Blunder #2: Pay others before you pay yourself. Our
economy is consumer-driven and service-oriented. Every day
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brings us chances to take on additional consumer debt. That
works against wealth. How many bills do you pay a month, and
how much money is left when you are done? Less debt equals
more money to pay yourself with – money that you can save or
invest on behalf of your future and your dreams and priorities.
Money Blunder #3: Don’t save anything. Paying yourself first
also means building an emergency fund and a strong cash position. With the middle class making very little economic progress in this generation (at least based on wages versus inflation),
this may seem hard to accomplish. It may very well be, but it
will be even harder to face an unexpected financial burden with
minimal cash on hand. The U.S. personal savings rate has averaged about 5% recently. Not great, but better than the low of
2.6% measured in 2007. Saving 5% of your disposable income
may seem like a challenge, but the challenge is relative: the personal savings rate in China is 50%.2
Money Blunder #4: Invest impulsively. Buying what’s hot, chas-
ing the return, investing in what you don’t fully understand –
these are all variations of the same bad habit, which is investing
emotionally and trying to time the market. The impulse is to
“make money,” with too little attention paid to diversification,
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risk tolerance and other critical factors along the way. Money
may be made, but it may not be retained.
Make 2015 the year of good money habits. You may be doing
all the right things right now and if so, you may be making
financial strides. If you find yourself doing things that are halting your financial progress, remember the old saying: change is
good. A change in financial behavior may be rewarding.
Sledge and Company Wealth Advisors is affiliated with the Wealth Group, LTD,
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This material was prepared by MarketingPro, Inc., and does not necessarily represent
the views of the presenting party, nor their affiliates. This information has been derived
from sources believed to be accurate. Please note - investing involves risk, and past
performance is no guarantee of future results. The publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional services. If assistance is needed, the reader is
advised to engage the services of a competent professional. This information should not
be construed as investment, tax or legal advice and may not be relied on for the purpose
of avoiding any Federal tax penalty. This is neither a solicitation nor recommendation
to purchase or sell any investment or insurance product or service, and should not be
relied upon as such. All indices are unmanaged and are not illustrative of any particular
investment.
Citations.
1 - denverpost.com/smart/ci_27275294/financial-resolutions-2015-four-ways-helpyourself-keep [1/7/15]
2 - tennessean.com/story/money/2014/12/31/tips-getting-financially-fit/21119049/
[12/31/14]
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Good Friends
On December 10, 2014, Good Friends of
High Point held their 18th Annual Luncheon at the High Point Country Club.
Good Friends of High Point is a local
non-profit organization whose resources
help ease the financial burden of the less
fortunate in crisis situations. 480 amazing women attended this luncheon and
generously donated $45,000 for this great
cause! Speakers included Susan Fagg,
Claire Horney and Barbara Lassiter.
There were special performances by Keith
Byrd, Kelley Kennedy and Marcia Dills.
Good Friends of High Point’s motto is ‘A
Hand Up.’ There are so many deserving
folk that are in need of critical help in our
community. Their goal is to help families
with their immediate needs so that they
will then be empowered to help themselves. Proceeds from the event are allocated to the Community Clinic of High
Point and the Community Resource Network for financial assistance with critical
emergency needs.
Whether a family is unable to pay their
rent, heat their home, pay a utility bill,
or purchase a medical prescription, their
mission is to help families resolve their
crisis and let them know that the people
in their community care. For more information on the Good Friends event or
to make a donation, please contact 336886-8397 or goodfriendshp@gmail.com.
Mark your calendars for the next Good
Friends Luncheon – December 9, 2015!
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A Moment To Treasure
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As we rounded the corner to head for our
house, my youngest daughter yelled out
“Quick, I need a tissue,” from the front
of the jogging stroller. My wife jumped
around the stroller with a baby wipe. She
wiped our daughter’s nose but came up
empty. “Get it Mommy, I have a treasure.”
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“What is it?” my wife asked. “A treasure,
a treasure,” our daughter replied. My wife
and I chuckled. My wife insisted “Where
did you learn to call it that?” I grew very
concerned. I was positive that I had told
her to get her finger out of her nose and
stop digging for treasures at some point.
As my wife’s head turned to start the
“did-you-really-daddy” look, our daughter
replied from my sissy.
Girls Shopping Party
Spruce up your Spring Wardrobe!
Wicked Purple
Thursday, March 19 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Come out to Wicked Purple on Thursday, March 19th from 5-8
p.m. for a fun-filled gathering of neighbors and friends! Wicked
Purple is located at 120 West Lexington Ave, Suite 102, High
Point. A big thank you to the owner, Shannon Bailey, for hosting this event. There will be plenty of shopping deals, hors
d’oeuvres, wine and socializing! There will also be a giveaway
for a pair of Old Gringo Cowboy boots! (A $570 value!) Please
RSVP to anna.thompson@n2pub.com if you would like to
attend! We look forward to seeing everyone for a great evening!
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Come by for a chance to win a pair of Old Gringo Cowboy boots! A $570 value!
My wife gave the end of the baby wipe
a little twist and went into the cave one
more time. The twisty failed. Our treasure hunt came up empty. We got back
home, did our night time rituals and our
daughter didn’t mention it again.
I was fortunate to have the entire next
day with my daughters. We started our
I wasn’t quite sure what was going on at
this point. “No seriously, where did that
bead come from?” I sternly questioned
her again. “I told you daddy from my
nose, it is a treasure.” We went to the
bathroom and I had to ask her one more
time just to make sure. Her face turned
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day with crafts, a trip to City Lake Park
and ended with dinner at one of their
favorite restaurants with some friends.
We made four trips to the restroom in
the first forty-five minutes at the restaurant. I was getting frustrated. On our
fifth trip to the restroom, as my youngest
daughter’s feet hit the floor from getting
out of her chair, something landed on
her seat. She picked the object between
her two little fingers and said “Look
Dada, a treasure.” She was holding a
sparkly pink bracelet bead that was the
size of a pea. I hadn’t seen the bead all
day. ”Where did that come from, Baby?”
I asked. I gave her the once over only to
discover that the flower dress that she
was wearing didn’t have any pockets. She
innocently responded “From my nose
Daddy, it’s a treasure.”
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to horror as she realized from my facial
expression that I figured out she was
telling the truth. “I don’t know where it
came from Daddy,” my youngest daughter
said as she shrugged her shoulders.
My daughter had that bead stuffed in her
nose for almost twenty-four hours. My
oldest daughter found the bead when we
went out for ice cream the night before.
When she handed it to her younger sister,
she told her that I have a treasure for you.
My youngest daughter was holding it in
her hand when we went for a walk. She
stuffed the bead, aka treasure, in her nose.
My youngest daughter was being honest
about having a treasure in her nose. The
experience at the restaurant was overwhelming. I walked into the restroom
the fifth time dumbfounded by what was
happening and focusing my attention
on my daughter. I allowed the heavy
wooden bathroom door to close on my
finger. I just hope that my daughter isn’t
honest about what I yelled out when the
door shut.
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Emerywood is home to an extraordinary lady, Rena Norcross.
Rena has had MS for 31 years and is devoted to her mission to
“find a cure.” She started the first High Point MS Luncheon
(Women Against MS) in 2000 in her back yard to raise awareness. Over the years, the luncheon has become an annual
event for the entire community at the HPCC. Each year,
a new speaker comes with a different message and a different theme. The themes have become the happy part to create
drama and excitement in the room. Along with the support of
her friends and neighbors, Rena’s events have raised over $1.2
million dollars for research and local programs through the
National MS society.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease in which your immune
system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers your
nerves. Myelin damage disrupts communication between your
brain and the rest of your body. Symptoms vary widely, depending on the amount of damage and which nerves are affected.
There is no cure for multiple sclerosis, but there are many drug
therapies now approved to slow the course of the disease and
lessen the damage.
Rena and her volunteers have been working diligently on the
upcoming High Point MS Luncheon, which will be held on
Tuesday, March 10 at 11:30 a.m. in the beautiful High Point
Country Club. Everyone is welcome to attend and encouraged
to bring friends, family and neighbors. The theme this year
will be ‘Fiddles & Tiaras’, honoring the guest speaker, Ramsey
Carpenter. Miss. Carpenter was diagnosed with MS in 2010
and is the reigning Miss Kentucky. She is well known for her
bluegrass fiddling on her trademark green fiddle. She has
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High Point Country Club
generously served as a spokeswoman for the National Multiple
Sclerosis Society.
If you are interested, or would like to recommend a family from the neighborhood
to feature, please contact anna.thompson@n2pub.com.
For those wishing to attend this year’s fun-filled event, or to
make a $50 donation or more, please contact Melissa Miedema
with the MS Office at (336) 299-4136 ext. 49225. There will
also be extra places available for any last minute guests. If you
are interested in volunteering with the MS Luncheon, please
contact Rena Norcross at Rena@norcrosshome.net. The event is
underwritten by Mark and Rena Norcross and all donations will
go towards the MS Society, research and local programs. We
look forward to seeing all our neighbors this year in joining the
fight against Multiple Sclerosis.
Rena and her husband, Mark, moved to Rockford Road with
their two children, Carson and Katherine in 1987. “When
Mark and I moved to the neighborhood, we were 33 years old.
No question that we were definitely the “kids on the block”
back then. We had found the perfect neighborhood in which
to raise our family.” Furniture was what brought them to High
Point. They built the largest commercial hospitality furniture
company in North America, Mark David; furnishing the top
hotel brands of the world. The company was sold in 2008 to The
Kohler Company. With boundless energy and not thinking to
retire, Mark now has X8 Aviation, a Jet Charter and Jet Sales
Company. Travel was a constant for 30 years (mostly for Mark)
and now with more free time they try to get away to their sanctuary home in Pinehurst on a lake. They are crazy about the
new restaurants in town and enjoy the variety. The events at the
ever-growing HPU are phenomenal. To have the music, lectures
and exciting sports events right here at our back door is the gift
that keep on giving. What a blessing to have our dear friend and
neighbor Nido and Marianna Qubein as the force of HPU.
The university enriches all our lives. Mark is an active member
of Immaculate Heart of Mary as Rena is a member of Wesley
Memorial United Church.
Mark and Rena love being a part of the Emerywood neighborhood. “We have now joined the grandparent club. The best club
in the world” says Rena. They feel enveloped by friends that
have the “giving back” spirit and want to make a difference.
Rena states “Everything from new babies to illnesses, the neighborhood comes together to support each other and show how
much they care. Having all ages of families to come together
makes it special. Furniture brought us here, but our neighborhood and friends keep us here.”
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Reading Connections 15th Annual
Scrabble® Fundraiser
April 9, 2015 6-9 p.m.
Empire Room, 203 S Elm Street,
Greensboro, NC
Reading Connections is upholding a 15-year tradition, holding its annual Scrabble® Challenge fundraiser from 6:00 to
9:00 p.m. on April 9th at the Empire Room in Greensboro. The
theme for this year is “We Have a Way with Words.” The event
brings together competitive word lovers, corporate sponsors, and
curious spectators for an evening of game play, live music, food,
entertainment, silent auction, and raffle prizes.
other problems such as unemployment, poverty, poor health,
and high health care costs. The Scrabble® Challenge provides
financial support for Reading Connections and serves to raise
public awareness of the prevalence of literacy problems in our
community. Reading Connections has served thousands of individuals since its incorporation in 1990, and continues to provide
services to hundreds of adults each year.
While many citizens in Greensboro recognize the Scrabble®
Challenge event by name, not everyone connects the event to
its underlying mission of supporting efforts to combat illiteracy in Guilford County. Reading Connections, which has
organized the event since 2000, matches volunteer tutors with
adults who wish to improve their literacy skills, and advocates
for literacy services in our community. Approximately 1 in 5
adults in Guilford County lack the basic literacy skills needed to
function successfully in society. Illiteracy is at the root of many
Corporate sponsors provide much of the funding for the Scrabble® Challenge. In exchange for their support, sponsors may enter
teams to compete in the tournament. Individuals and teams from
the general public are also welcome to play. Registration costs are
$35 for each individual or $100 for a team of up to three players.
Spectator tickets are available for $30. Individual and team champions receive trophies and bragging rights. For more information
including registration forms, rules, and raffle information visit
www.readingconnections.org or call 230-2223.
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Keys To Preventive Health
Tammy Boyd, MD
Prevention is the best cure.
The main key to preventive health is partnering with your physician to maintain
your overall good health. Real preventive
medicine includes preventing acute and
chronic diseases by getting and staying
healthy which results from the way we
live. It is important to have a healthy lifestyle. Our goal is to lower your risk and/
or prevent the onset of heart disease, certain types of cancer, diabetes, even stroke
and osteoporosis to name a few.
Here are some areas of focus, keys to
staying healthy:
Regular Exercise-The American College of Sports Medicine recommends 30
minutes of moderately intense exercise,
five days a week. The good news is just
becoming more active in day-to-day
living is beneficial. Regular exercise
improves your chances of living longer
and healthier. Exercise earlier in the day
to give you energy throughout the day
and help you rest better at night.
Healthy Eating – Make good food choices. Eat whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
These choices will actually make you feel
better as well as keep you healthy. Avoid,
or at least minimize, your intake of caffeinated drinks (soft drinks and coffee for
example). Focusing on fresh fruits and
vegetables, whole grains and legumes,
nuts and seeds, and limiting animal-based
foods and refined/processed foods will
greatly improve and maintain health.
Managing Stress – While life can be
hectic, especially around the holidays, it is
important to manage stress because it has
a negative impact on your mind and body.
Managing stress with regular exercise can
help you avoid the terrible effects of chronic
stress. Yoga, meditation or taking a walk in
the evening is a great way to take the edge
off and relieve stress. Make time for yourself everyday – even if it’s just five minutes.
Sleep - Adequate rest and sleep (and
dream time) for each of us is crucial to
"recharging our batteries," healing many
problems, keeping our moods balanced
and staying healthy. Six to eight hours of
rest per night and consistent bedtimes
will help improve your mood and give you
energy. Like breathing fresh air, drinking
good quality water, and eating a nourishing diet, our nightly quality sleep is crucial
to our well-being. If you are having trouble
sleeping, see your doctor before trying over
the counter medications and sleep aids.
Annual Checkups – Be sure to get annual
checkups with your family doctor. Be
proactive and work together with your
physician to stay healthy and plan for
long term good health. Part of prevention
is early intervention and early diagnosis
and taking physician recommended vac-
cines, like the annual flu shot.
Getting age and gender appropriate
tests such as mammograms, pap smears,
prostate exams, and blood tests are very
important. Preventing cancer and cardiovascular diseases are a most important
goal in preventive medicine.
Work together with your physician to
come up with ways you and your family can create and maintain a healthy
lifestyle. Let us help - at UNC Regional
Physicians, it is our goal to keep you and
your family healthy.
Tammy Boyd, MD is a Family Medicine
physician with UNC Regional Physicians
Family Medicine in Adams Farm. Dr. Boyd
graduated from Brody School of Medicine,
East Carolina University in Greenville,
North Carolina and completed her Family
Medicine internship and residency at Carolinas Medical / Union Regional Medical
Centers in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Tammy Boyd, MD has more than eight
years of experience and is board certified in Family Medicine and specializes
in preventative medicine and managing
acute chronic diseases. For an appointment with Dr. Boyd, please call (336)
299-7000 or visit RegionalPhysicians.
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March 27, 2015, 6:00 p.m.
We have an exciting event planned for the HPCA Auction
on March 27, 2015. High Point Christian Academy will hold
an Auction to benefit the school. The theme for the evening
is “An Evening of Southern Blessings.” This Auction directly
funds our school’s educational programs, which enhance and
diversify the learning environment for all of our students,
including classroom technology, curriculum resources, and
extracurricular support.
Your support will contribute greatly to the success of our Auction and would have a direct and positive impact on the children
of High Point Christian Academy. This is an evening you do not
want to miss! The Auction is a great opportunity to meet and
greet other HPCA families, not to mention a chance to bid on
terrific items at all price points. HPCA welcomes the Emerywood community to this event!
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foundation
Article Source:
www.housemaster.com
Most homeowners view their foundation or concrete floor slab as a
massive and invulnerable object. It is indeed quite strong; however,
foundation damage can occur from tree roots or detrimental soil
conditions; and of course, water intrusion is also a concern.
School
SPOT
Some simple tips can help keep foundations fit and solid for
many years to come. Many foundation threats can be avoided
with some long-term planning. Avoid planting trees and even
large shrubs close to your foundation. Over the years, growing
roots could push against foundation walls and draw moisture
from the soil under foundation footings.
HPCA Celebrated The 100th Day Of School!
Water seepage problems or even heavy stains or efflorescence
on foundation walls can indicate the presence of soil-moisture
conditions that can contribute to foundation movement.
Efflorescence is a white or gray powder that forms on masonry
surfaces and is typically an indication that moisture is or was
present in the wall.
Students and teachers dressed like 100 year olds to recognize
this special day. Some grade levels created their own clothing to
wear with 100 things attached, such as stickers, buttons, etc. The
100th day of school marks 80 days left to the typical school year.
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Checking and improving the exterior grading and drainage is a
first step to keeping moisture away and minimizing the potential for excessive soil pressures that could adversely affect the
foundation. Maintain a positive slope away from the foundation
(a minimum 15 degree angle is usually enough) so that roof and
surface water will not seep in.
Also check your gutters and downspouts to be sure they are functioning properly and direct water away from the foundation. If
these basic measures do not work, subsurface foundation drains or
other grading and drainage work may be needed.
If your basement or crawlspace has a sump pit and pump, be
certain that there are no obstructions near the pump that could
impede its operation. Be sure that the pump's discharge line
directs the water far away from your foundation wall; otherwise,
you could end up with "re-circulating" water. If you are in an
area vulnerable to power outages and you rely heavily on your
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sump pump, consider supplementing it with a
battery-powered backup model.
Paying close attention to current and possible
future stresses on the foundation can prevent costly and time-intensive repairs in the
future. A home's structure is only as strong
as its foundation, so keeping it strong and
watertight should be every homeowner's priority.
Remember, these tips are only general guidelines. Since each
house and situation is different, contact a professional if you have
questions about a specific condition or issue. More home safety and
maintenance information is available online at housemaster.com.
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specialists for advice pertinent to your specific house or circumstances. © Copyright
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business. HouseMaster is a registered trademark of DBR Franchising, LLC.
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REASONS
TO V I S I T
Paris
Article Source: www.travelandleisure.com
This is not a list of monuments. I’m not going to name check
the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, or the Arc de Triomphe. I won’t
index the city’s incredible museums, nor will I soliloquize the
Mona Lisa or hum compositions by Debussy. I know you know
these, Paris’ most famous artistic treasures and musical accomplishments. Visiting this city is an opportunity to experience the
glamour of Parisian aristocrats, to indulge in the greatest olfactory and culinary feats. Sure, some of our most extraordinary
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(and expected) accomplishments are in the arts, our histories,
and our architecture. But one tried and true way to get to the
heart of Paris is by interacting with the city’s more unique
gustatory pleasures. In my opinion, Paris is not, as Hemingway
claimed, “a moveable feast.” You can’t buy a wheel of cheese at
the local supermarket and experience Paris. No, for that, you
have to be here.
S A M P L E O Y S T E R S AT L' E C A I L L E R D U B I S T R O V
The French have been eating and cultivating oysters since
Roman times. Typically considered a winter delicacy, in France
the rule is to only eat them during months that end in the letter
R. L’Ecailler is a much-loved bistro that truly knows its harvest.
Owner Bertrand Aboyneau’s father is professional oyster farmer
in Brittany.
V I E W C A K E S AT PAT I S S E R I E D E S R Ê V E S
It’s no surprise that French pastries are in a class of their own and
at Patisserie des Rêves, pastry chef Philippe Conticini makes it as
thrilling to look at his creations as it is to eat them. His cakes are
edible works of art, and may be found displayed on refrigerated
slate beneath glass domes. Try his award-winning Paris-Brest, a
choux-pastry filled with hazelnut-flavored butter cream.
E AT C H E E S E AT A N D R O U Ë T
Explore the world of French cheese at Androuët, home to master cheese mongers and maturation-experts since 1909. From
creamy brie to pungent Roquefort, to the essential Camembert
and the great vintages (Comté and Swiss Gruyere) the dedicated staff (fluent in English, of course) will help guide you to
your perfect slice. A vacuum-sealer guarantees your selection
will survive the trip home.
T R Y B R E A D AT D U PA I N E T D E S I D É E S
Consider this the perfect Parisian bakery. The passionate baker
Christophe Vasseur makes a short menu of excellent breads and
viennoiseries using traditional French techniques. His “Pain
des Amis” sourdough baguette is so good, celebrity chef Alain
Ducasse features it in all his restaurants in Paris. The historic,
19th century bakery is perfect for a mid-week breakfast, but
make note: the shop is closed on weekends.
S I P W I N E AT F R E N C H I E W I N E B A R
Sitting just opposite the picturesque, cobblestone street Rue de
Nil is Chef Gregory Marchand’s flagship spot. Pair playful small
plates at the bar with a glass or bottle off the eclectic menu,
curated by Sommeliere Laura Vidal. What sets this wine bar
apart? Vidal exclusively features wines produced by small-scale
organic vineyards.
The Infiniti Q60 Convertible, based on the Q60 Coupe, utilizes a model-exclusive
design from the A-pillars back – including a unique body structure and a wider rear
track. With the top up, the Q60 Convertible maintains its classic coupe-like silhouette
through use of a special three-piece "clamshell" retractable hardtop, which allows for
both a stylish shorter rear overhang and a low trunk lid. For $53,400, our 2015 model
was a nice balance of luxury and sport with 325 hp from its 3.7L v6 engine to give it
sporty performance with 16 mpg city/24 highway ratings.
The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray was the most awarded car of last year.
New for 2015 is an all-new eight-speed automatic transmission, performance Data
Recorder, OnStar with 4G LTE and two new design packages. The valet will leave it
in front alongside the Lamborghinis and you’ll have the last laugh with pricing starting
in the $50K range. Even with all the options you’ll want, it can still be had for around
$70K. 17 mpg city and 29 mpg highway is good too. With 455 hp and lightweight
materials it also stands its ground against much higher priced European roadsters.
TOP DOWN TIME
Ideal weather for enjoying
a convertible is just around
the corner. If you’re thinking
of buying a new model
convertible, you’ll be impressed
at the many improvements, but
you’ll have many decisions and
comparisons to make.
Some rationalize purchasing a hardtop convertible by saying that it affords
them the quietness and security of a
coupe mixed with the fun of a convertible. Modern hardtops are fully powered
retractable designs which break into
several pieces that lower into the truck.
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By Beverly & Steve Smirnis
But something to consider is where to
put your luggage on a road trip where
you would want to enjoy your convertible,
especially if there is no backseat. Added
weight of the roof system is something
else to think about if you’re a true sports
car performance enthusiast or concerned
about your fuel usage.
Soft-tops fans argue that hardtops
designs are not as beautiful as the traditionally designed convertibles. They
argue that modern soft-tops designed
with multiple layers insulate from noise
and the elements just as well as hardtops.
And if you are worried about car security,
you might consider that a thief can put a
hammer through a side window as easily
as he or she can use a knife to cut open
your soft top.
Safety features to look for include fixed
or pop-up roll bar to protect passengers
in the event of a rollover accident and
side airbags that deploy from the seats.
Many side airbags on newer vehicles
extend upward to protect the head
in lieu of the side curtains found on
solid-roof vehicles. Blind-spot warning
systems, parking sensors and rearview
cameras are a good idea given that small
rear windows create large blind spots on
many convertible designs. Also look for
wind deflectors and consider heated and
cooled seat options to extend your top
down season as long as possible.
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GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS
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missed due to inclement weather. Makeup
days will be taken in the order indicated.
There are 180 Student Days in the Guilford
County Schools Calendar
* Annual leave may be taken
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