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CONTRIBUTING WRITERSKristie Darling • Meredith CollinsKathy Wheeler • Margaret Allen

Jessica Fox

COVER PHOTOGRAPHYShane Greene Photography

COVER STORYPiedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology

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June 2014Living the Good Life


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I from the publisherWelcome to the June issue.Congratulations to all the graduates of 2014...you have done it! I know you're proud of what you have accomplished and rightly so. While this may be the end of your formal education, remember that learning is a lifetime pursuit that never ends. At Hickory Living, we want to wish you the best in all of your future endeavors.

Father's Day is June 15th-A special thanks to all the dads out there. We are proud of you and all the wonderful things you do for your family everyday. Being a dad is not always easy, but it is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. I don't know of a single dad who would want to trade being a father for any other job.

June 14th is Flag Day as we proudly display the colors of the red, white and blue. Many folks show their patriotism every day of the year by flying the American flag, which is a great idea! For more info about the history of Flag Day, visit usflag.org.

Happy Father's Day and thank you for reading the June issue of Hickory Living Magazine!

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10 • Being A Father Is A Big Job

12 • Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology

18 • Fulbright's Cleaners One Less Errand

20 • June Events

22 • Foster A Child, Change A Life

25 • What's Cooking?! A New Twist On Cheesecake

29 • Calm Those Wedding Jitters25

10 18entertainment | food | local business


Parenting has evolved from the

traditional roles where moth-

ers were the main caregivers

and fathers were the primary financial

providers. Today, with most women in

the workforce, fathers are truly critical

players on the parenting team. Children

benefit greatly when both parents are in-

volved with them in a healthy relation-

ship. While mothers are great nurturers,

fathers can be excellent teachers whose

influence can encourage independence

and achievement in their children.

For good or bad, directly and by

example, fathers teach their sons what

kind of men to be and how important

respect is in a relationship or marriage.

Similarly, fathers teach their daughters

how men should treat women by the

way they treat their wife. A father’s

most important job begins with treat-

ing his wife respectfully. When men

fail here, they fail the entire family and

risk losing love and respect from their

children as well as their spouse.

Even though children don't come with

an instruction book, they learn by ex-

ample as well as instruction.

Studies have shown that children whose

fathers are engaged and involved in their

lives (perfect fathers are not a require-

ment!) are more independent, secure

and socially well adapted. Children who

have good relationships with their father

are more likely to do well in school,

have better self-esteem and are less

likely to develop behavioral problems.

Those who live with their fathers are

more likely to be emotionally and physi-

cally healthy.

We see the effects of the absentee father

on our society. Many single mothers do

a great job trying to fulfill both roles,

and when possible finding male role

models and mentors to help bridge the

gap. Relatives, sports coaches, friends or

scout leaders can play a valuable, sup-

portive role in a child’s life.

What an awesome responsibility you

fathers have! Your role may not always

be the popular one, but you can't deny

the immediate and lasting effects your

influence has on your children's lives.

Father's Day is Sunday, June 15th. Let

your father know that he is loved and

respected and that you appreciate all of

his hard work and wisdom. For those

who have fathers that might not show a

lot of emotion, don't let that discourage

you. Express your love and admiration

for him anyway! He may not show it,

but he’ll secretly swell up with pride and

joy.

At Hickory Living Magazine, we appre-

ciate the effort and guidance of good

fathers. Your role is essential to the gen-

erations that follow as both mentors and

teachers. Happy Father's Day!

Being a Father is a Big JobBy Kathy Wheeler

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physicians has a unique approach to

helping us achieve both.

Offering complete dermatologic, cos-

metic and plastic surgical healthcare,

PPSD is a full-service medical practice of

experienced, board-certified physicians

who take pride in their work and are

dedicated to meeting their patients’ goals

for improved appearance and a healthy

outlook. The team of 20 board-certified

physicians who make up Piedmont

Plastic Surgery & Dermatology’s five

offices in the greater Charlotte region

is the only practice in the area where

dermatology, Mohs surgery and plastic

surgery are all offered under one roof.

For patients, this is a huge advantage in

the range of health services offered and

the convenience of having a practice

close at hand.

TYPES OF DERMATOLOGY

Dermatology is the branch of medicine

that addresses issues we have with our

skin, hair and nails including medical

conditions and cosmetic concerns. At

PPSD, this focus is concentrated in these

areas: general dermatology, surgical der-

matology and cosmetic dermatology.

Photos–On the cover, clockwise:

Center–Gregory M. Swank, MD, FACS;

Dori L. Hunt, MD; Charles S. Johnson,

MD; David Nowicky, MD, FACS; and

Bethany M. Bergamo, MD

Pictured left–Plastic Surgeons Dr.

Gregory Swank and Dr. David Nowicky

Opposite page–Dermatologists Dr. Dori

Hunt and Dr. Bethany Bergamo

Piedmont Plastic Surgery Dermatology

By Kristie Darling | Photos by Shane Greene Photography

Health and beauty go hand in hand. When we look our best, we feel our best. Looking good boosts our over-all health in many ways. Maintaining

both health and beauty often re-quires the help of caring profession-als, and at Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology the skilled team of



General Dermatology–This specialty

includes diagnosing and treating a

variety of skin conditions, such as acne,

eczema, psoriasis, warts, molluscum

(a viral infection of the skin), cysts and

moles. Patients of all ages are diagnosed

and treated with state-of-the-art medical

and surgical treatments by the team of

certified physicians.

In addition, patients are routinely seen

for skin cancer screenings, diagnosis and

treatments. Patients are often referred

to the dermatologists at PPSD by their

primary care physicians when skin

cancer is suspected. “We see skin cancer

patients of all ages,” Dr. Charles Johnson

shared, “but our typical patient tends to

be someone over the age of 40 who has

suffered sun damage due to where they

live, outdoor work or hobbies.” PPSD’s

physicians and two certified physician

assistants, Casey Johnson and Jessica

Curtis-Yount, are all trained in diagnos-

ing skin cancer.

Mohs Micrographic Surgery–Dr.

Charles Johnson is one of only a handful

of Mohs micrographic surgeons in the

greater Charlotte area and the only one

practicing in Hickory. He explained,

“Mohs is the gold standard for removal

of nonmelanoma skin cancers, typi-

cally on the face, hands, head, neck and

genitals. It is a tissue-sparing procedure,

which means that I remove certain

skin cancers layer by layer, with each

layer microscopically evaluated for any

remaining cancer cells. A Mohs surgeon

is a dermatologist, pathologist and cuta-

neous surgeon wrapped up in one.” This

advanced technique allows Dr. Johnson

to remove the entire cancer while saving

good skin tissue. It results in the small-

est possible skin defect, which in turn

minimizes potential scarring. Typically,

the site is repaired by Dr. Johnson dur-

ing the same procedure which can take

from one to four hours. “Our plastic

surgeons can repair larger or more com-

plicated cancer defects,” Dr. Johnson

continued. “The cure rate for Mohs sur-

gery is 98% to 100% for common skin

cancers such as basal cell carcinomas

and squamous cell carcinomas.”

Cosmetic Dermatology–“We help

turn back the clock and create a clean

slate,” Dr. Dori Hunt explained. “Our

patients typically have a focus on health

and want to look as good as they feel.

It’s helpful to have a trained eye and

an honest, professional opinion when

evaluating what you want to improve

in your looks. You may be bothered by

the wrinkles around your mouth, but


what would really help you look younger is treatment around

your eyes.” With that in mind, the dermatologists at PPSD listen

carefully to their patients during an initial free cosmetic consul-

tation, evaluate their skin’s condition and develop a treatment

plan that addresses goals and matches costs to the patient’s

budget.

Dr. Hunt and Dr. Bethany Bergamo have a host of options that

help enhance natural beauty and decrease the subtle signs of

aging. “We only use procedures that we know work and are safe

and effective time after time,” Dr. Bergamo explained. Plans for

improved skin may include laser treatments, which are very

helpful in diminishing unsightly sunspots and small blood

vessels and removing unwanted body hair. For skin rejuvena-

tion and renewing youthful radiance, skincare products such as

Obagi and EltaMD may be recommended. bioCorneum is an

advanced topical scar treatment for improving the look of old

and new scars from surgery, injury, wounds, and burns. Skin

peels and fillers, such as Radiesse, Botox, Juvéderm, and Perlane

are advanced skin treatments that give your skin a smooth,

supple and youthful appearance.

COSMETIC AND PLASTIC SURGERY

“There is a significant variety in what cosmetic and plastic

surgeons are called on to do,” Dr. Gregory Swank shared. “The

consummate plastic surgeon is an anatomist. We treat all parts

of the body and see patients from newborns to elders.” The

plastic surgeons at PPSD are all board certified and experienced

in cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures that can help

improve appearance, or repair and reconstruct areas that might

be caused by birth defects or damage from injury or disease.

There are many conditions that can be corrected at Piedmont

Plastic Surgery & Dermatology’s in-house operating rooms,

where the highest standards of care are maintained. Consum-

ers need to make certain to see a qualified physician who has

proper training and expertise. Unfortunately, there are non-

plastic surgeons out there with little or no training doing some

of these kinds of procedures.

Photos–Left, Dr. Johnson performing Mohs Micrographic

Surgery:

• Stage one–Removing a layer of tissue

• Stage two–Preparing the slide for evaluation

• Stage three–The tissue is microscopically evaluated to see if

further layers of tissue need to be removed.


Photos–Right, top to bottom:

• Dr. Hunt and her assistant performing laser hair removal

• Sabra Stewart, patient care coordinator, discussing a

cosmetic quote with patient

• Plastic Surgeon Dr. Gregory Swank

Surgical procedures that are offered include breast surgery

(augmentation, reduction, lift and reconstruction), nose and

ear reshaping, facelifts, browlifts and eyelid surgery, as well as

body contouring such as tummy tucks and liposuction. Mommy

makeovers combine breast reshaping and body contouring.

Contouring is also important for people who have lost signifi-

cant weight, and the surgeons at PPSD work closely with bariat-

ric surgeons and their patients. Cosmetic surgery for men, such

as breast reduction and hair restoration, is common as well.

“I offer a free cosmetic consultation so I can understand what

a patient wants and needs. Then I can explain what can and

cannot be accomplished,” Dr. Swank said. “I usually suggest

that patients start with the issues that bother them most. The

more information you have, the better decisions you can make.”

Other conditions that require plastic surgery are injuries such as

dog bites or from accidents.

STATE-OF-THE-ART

Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology has offices in Hickory,

Gastonia, Shelby and Charlotte. In 2001, Dr. Daniel Ness

opened the practice in Gastonia; it expanded to Hickory in

2003 and Charlotte in 2006. Hickory’s state-of-the-art facility

opened in December 2010. Dr. David Nowicky, a board-certified

plastic surgeon, is the newest addition to the Hickory staff. The

physicians at all five locations have been awarded recognition in

various forums.

Health and beauty, critical components of our wellbeing, can be

enhanced and improved by taking special care of our bodies.

Begin by calling Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology to

discover new ways you can stay healthy and beautiful.

Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology

828.325.9849315 19th St. SE • Hickory

www.ppsd.com


In 1996, Phillip Fulbright was standing in a new grocery store complete with a bank, drug store and cleaners. He and his wife were in awe of the one-stop-shop convenience. They thought how great it was that you could get so much accomplished in one trip to one location, but also thought wouldn’t it be an even easier way to get your dry cleaning done if someone just picked it up and then delivered it back to your home?

That was the spark that started Ful-bright’s Cleaners, a company that’s now been in business for 18 years. Phillip didn’t waste any time taking his dream to fruition. He started the first year with

a traditional dry cleaners and then tran-sitioned to entirely pickup and delivery services. His first focus was not only on pickup and delivery, but on establishing his name as a high-quality cleaners as well. He set the standard high and in all areas provided excellent quality care in dry cleaning.

“I wanted to create a cleaners where problems like losing clothing and break-ing buttons didn’t exist,” Phillip said. “We quickly built a great reputation for providing the best services.” Fulbright’s Cleaners continues to go the extra mile to keep customers happy. They check all clothing for spots so customers don’t

have to point them out. If a button is missing, even prior to cleaning, they will replace it for free.

After establishing a top-quality company, Phillip got to work on his simple and effective business model. Fulbright’s Cleaners brings all the clothing to their own facility for cleaning, but they pick up and deliver across seven counties including Catawba, Caldwell, Alexan-der, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Rowan. This helps the company to ex-pand business but still keep costs down without having to open more locations. They are already planning long-term, with discussions about franchising and further expansion of more home services.

Currently, Fulbright’s Cleaners serves both residential customers and business-es, including Hickory Springs Manufac-turing, United Beverage, local schools, medical offices and hospitals.

Pickups are designed to be as conve-nient for the customer as possible. For businesses, there is a designated area where customers drop-off and pick up their clothing. Residential pickups and deliveries are on a schedule for either Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday. Customers can utilize the pickup service weekly as scheduled or as infre-

Photos: Left–Owners of Fulbright's Cleaners Todd Norris (left) and Phillip Fulbright (right)Opposite page: Left–Free business delivery and pickup. Offices receive discounts with five or more partici-pants.Right–(Photos by Fulbright's Cleaners)

• Free residential delivery and pickup• Fulbright's Cleaners does their own cleaning using the latest technology.

One Less ErrandBy Meredith Collins


quently as once a year if they choose. They do not have to be home for the pickup or drop-off. Customers can determine a designated location on their front porch, back porch or garage where they would like the clothing placed more securely.

Todd Norris recently joined the team to spearhead marketing and sales expansion. His position says a lot about the company itself, because he was a satisfied customer for 15 years and then joined Phillip’s business. Todd’s experience in sales and marketing and Phillip’s expertise in the functional operations of a quality dry cleaning business are sure to pro-pel the company to continued future success.

For more information visitwww.OneLessErrand.com or call

844-MR-PICKUP


JUNE EVENTS

Enjoy!June is filled with outdoor concerts and events. Schedule some free time and join in the fun!

June 9Hickory Community Theatre hosts their yearly fundraiser and Vaca-tion Extravaganza. Buy your tickets early–$100 (admits 2). The party starts at 6:30PM on June 9th. You will have a 1 in 450 chance to win $10,000 to use for a dream vacation.www.hickorytheatre.org

June 6Hickory AliveCity Hall Parking Lot • HickoryFree Concert; Fridays 7PM - 10PM Baby Black hickoryjaycees.comwww.facebook.com/HickoryAlive

June 6, 13, 20, 27Sails Music SeriesUnder the Sails on the Square Down-town Hickory Free Concerts; Fridays 6PM - 8PMJune 6: Sarah Siskind & Travis BookJune 13: Sweet ClaudetteJune 20: Red JuneJune 27: Randall Bramblett Bandwww.downtownhickory.com

June 6, 13, 20, 27Family Friday Nights in ValdeseConcerts held in the Wells Fargo/Town parking lot from 7PM - 10PMJune 6: The Toneblazers

June 13: The Fantastic ShakersJune 20: ChickweedJune 27: Kayla Nettleshttp://townofvaldese.com

June 6, 13, 20, 27Morganton's TGIFHistoric Burke County Courthouse lawn in downtown Morganton. Bring a lounge chair • 7PM - 10PM • Food and beverage available. June 6: Carolina Soul Band

June 13: The Alligators June 20: The Matt Stratford Band June 27: Too Much Sylvia www.downtownmorganton.com

June 6, 20, 27Lenoir's Friday After FiveDowntown on the Square, Lenoir, NC • Live Music 7PM - 10PM June 6: The Harris BrothersJune 20: Silvio Martinat Swing BandJune 27: Matt Stratford Band www.cityoflenoir.com

June 6, 7Hog Happenin' • Lincolnton, NCKansas City BBQ Cook-off & Bike Fest • Great food, live music, ven-dors, bike show. June 6: 6PM - 10PMJune 7: 10AM - 6PM http://www.hoghappenin.org

June 13, 27Statesville's Friday After FiveW. Broad St, Statesville, NC

Food and beverage vendors. Bring a lounge chair. No coolers or pets. 5:30PM - 8:30PMJune 13: Clay Lunsford Americana QuintetJune 27: Divided by Fourwww.downtownstatesvillenc.org

June 6 - 22, Friday, Saturday & SundayThe Green Room Community Theatre 10 South Main Ave • Newton, NC Friday & Saturday 8PM • Sunday 3PMForever Plaid www.the-green-room.org

Farmers MarketThe Downtown Hickory Farmers' Market • Union Square • HickoryWednesday 10AM - 3PMSaturday 8AM - 1PMwww.hickoryfarmersmarket.com

June 26 - 28Red, White and Bluegrass Festival Catawba Meadows Park701 Sanford Drive • Morganton, NC Tickets available online or at the CoMMAredwhiteandbluegrassfestival.com

June 21Shelton Vineyards Concert 286 Cabernet Lane • Dobson, NC The Entertainers • 6PM - 9PM Tickets at sheltonvineyards.com

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Gene and Sharon Monday began their

adoption journey by first becoming fos-

ter parents. “We eventually wanted to

adopt,” Sharon explained. “We thought

that would be a good way to start, to

learn to be parents.”

The couple served as foster parents for

several children. One of them, who is

now an adult, still stays in touch with

them. The Mondays eventually adopted

two children, and now have a total of

three girls in their family.

They believe the training they received

from Family Builders of Catawba Valley,

the foster and adoption unit of Cataw-

ba County Social Services, helped them

become better parents. They said they

would recommend fostering to others.

“Be prepared,” they advised. “It's not

always easy. But overall, it was a real

blessing to us.”

The Mondays are one couple who

have provided a safe and stable home

to children in Catawba County. More

families are needed who will open their

hearts and homes to these children.

“The children coming into foster care

need a temporary home while a plan

for their future is being developed,”

explained Amy Herman, a Catawba

County child welfare program manager.

“Not all of our foster children become

available for adoption,” she said. “We

first try to work with the birth family

to see if the children can be returned

home. But sometimes reuniting the

child with his or her birth family may

not be feasible. In some cases, the best

solution is adoption. We work with

family members and other child welfare

professionals to develop a plan that is

in the best interest of each child.”

During this process, Family Builders re-

lies on foster parents to provide a safe,

temporary home for these children.

Amy explained that there is an urgent

need for more foster parents. Any re-

sponsible adult can apply to become a

foster parent. The first step is to attend

a free information session. Those who

decide to become foster parents must

undergo background checks and take

classes to prepare them for their new

responsibilities.

There is a special need for foster par-

ents who are willing to accept several

brothers and sisters from the same

family. Some people take additional

training to become therapeutic foster

parents, who accept children with

greater needs.

Social workers are available to offer

support, help and advice. “Becom-

ing a foster parent is one of the most

important services someone can give to

our county's children,” Amy said. “By

fostering a child, you can change that

child's life for the better.”

For more information about becoming

a foster parent, go to fostercatawba.com

or call Sharon Hamby at 828-695-

4553. You can also attend one of the

meetings held the second Tuesday of

each month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30

p.m. at the Family Services Center,

located behind Catawba Valley Medical

Center at 3050 11th Avenue Drive SE,

Hickory, N.C. 28602.

Foster a Child, Change a Life

Fostering Helped the Mondays Learn to

Be Parents

By Margaret Allen


3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted4 eggs, divided4 8 oz. pkg. Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened1 3⁄4 cups sugar, divided3 Tbsp. flour1 Tbsp. zest and 1/3 cup juice from 2 lemons, divided1/2 tsp. vanilla2 Tbsp. cornstarch1/2 cup water

Directions1. HEAT oven to 325°F.2. LINE 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Mix wafer crumbs and butter until blended; press onto bottom of pre-pared pan. Bake 10 min.3. SEPARATE 1 egg; refrigerate yolk until ready to use. Beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, flour, lemon zest, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blend-ed. Add egg white and remaining

3 whole eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.4. BAKE 40 min. or until center is almost set. Cool 1 hour. Refrigerate 4 hours.5. MIX cornstarch and remain-ing sugar in medium saucepan; gradually stir in water and remain-ing lemon juice until blended. Bring just to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir until clear and thickened. Lightly beat reserved egg yolk in small bowl with fork until blended; stir in 2 Tbsp. of the hot cornstarch mixture. Return to remain-ing cornstarch mixture in saucepan; stir until blended. Cook 1 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly. Cool slightly.6. SPOON lemon glaze over cheese-cake. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Use foil handles to remove cheese-cake from pan before cutting to serve.

Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

Prep Time: 20 min. • Total Time: 6 hours(incl. refrigerating) • Servings: 16

1 round prepared sponge cake (6 oz.), 12 inch2 Tbsp. strawberry jam, melted2 8 oz. pkg. Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar1 Tbsp. vanilla2 eggs1 1⁄2 cups thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping1 1⁄2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

Directions1. HEAT oven to 350°F.2. REMOVE rim from 9-inch springform pan; set aside. Place bottom of pan on sponge cake; use as pattern to trim sponge cake to fit inside springform pan. Reserve cake trimmings for snacking or another use. Reas-semble springform pan. Place cake in pan; brush with jam.3. BEAT cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over cake.4. BAKE 35 to 40 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refriger-ate 4 hours. Spread cheesecake with COOL WHIP just before serving; top with berries.

Double-Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Prep: 35 min • Total time: 7 hours 15 min. (incl. refrigeration) • Servings: 16

52 vanilla wafers, finely crushed (about 2 cups)

What's Cooking?!A New Twist On Cheesecake

Recipes and photos courtesy of Philadelphia Cream Cheese.


Calm Those Wedding Jitters

June is one of the most popular months to

tie the knot, especially for outdoor wed-

dings when early summer’s mild weather is

so pleasant. With so many June weddings coming

up, it’s the right time to offer some tips for calming

wedding jitters. Months and months of preparation

have taken place, and your wedding day is fast ap-

proaching. Tie up all those loose ends long before

the big day.

Delegate, delegate, delegate! Do not be rushed on

your wedding day or frantically burning the mid-

night oil the night before making sure everything is

perfect.

Speaking of perfect, realize that most events rarely

go exactly as planned. Don't be too uptight about

having a perfect wedding, but concentrate on hav-

ing a lot of fun celebrating your love with family

and friends.

Get a good night's sleep the night before the cer-

emony so you will look and feel refreshed on your

special day. Wake up early, don’t get flustered, and

don't forget to eat the day of your wedding.

You will be surrounded by family and friends most

of the day, but allow yourself some alone time be-

fore things get started to reflect on the importance

of the ceremony and the new life you are begin-

ning.

Plan for the adrenaline. Nerves can kick in right be-

fore it’s time to say “I do.” Deep breathing can help.

Imagine you are in a calm place, perhaps relaxing

on the beach watching the sunrise.

Cherish the moment. Nerves or not, don't speed

through your vows. Look your partner in the eye

and say your vows slowly, with meaning. Imagine

it’s just the two of you.

Once your wedding is over, it is time for celebra-

tion. Enjoy your day!

By Jessica Fox

Calm Wedding Jitters

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