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Sculpture Celebrates FTCC's Rich Heritage in Community by WANDA DAIL Fayetteville Technical Community College dedicated its 50th Anniversary Sculpture during the August meeting of the board of trustees. Even though the addition alone of a unique sculpture to the college landscape is grandiose, the signifi cance of the sculpture represents even more than the aesthetic presence at the 2201 Hull Road campus. The sculpture takes us on a journey that began with the passion and determination of Dr. Dallas Herring, known as the father of the North Carolina Community College System. Herring's selfl ess public service and concern for all persons in North Carolina desiring higher education paved the way for ease of accessibility to affordable, high- quality education. The sculpture represents a vision for our community shared by a group of local business leaders from Fayetteville in the late 1950s and early 1960s who wanted a skilled workforce to meet the needs of business and industry and increase economic development. The sculpture represents the 50-year span of unwavering dedication and commitment of College leaders, such as Dr. John Standridge (fi rst director), Howard Boudreau (president, 1963-1983), Dr. Craig Allen (president, 1983-1996), Dr. Linwood Powell (president, 1996-1997), Dr. Larry Norris (president, 1997-2007), Dr. Larry Keen (current president, since 2007), members of the FTCC Board of Trustees and directors of the FTCC Foundation, Inc., the caring faculty and staff members, and most of all, FTCC students in their quest for higher education and improved qualities of life. The sculpture represents a commitment shared and embraced by the citizens and business representatives of Cumberland County and surrounding areas who turn to the community college for expedient, customized, effective employee training in response to changing technology and workforce- related needs. These citizens and business leaders, in turn, serve the college in SENIOR CORNER Caring for Those with Dementia by MARTHA OWEN & SUSAN GUY Seniors with Alzheimer's Disease or other dementias should strive to continue to do as much as they can for as long as possible. And home might just be the best place. "The preferred environment for those with dementia is generally at home," said Dr. Jane F. Potter, chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Potter served on the expert panel to help develop content for the Home Instead Senior Care network's free Alzheimer's Disease or Other Dementias CARE: Changing Aging Through Research and Education Training Program. The following, from Dr. Potter and the Home Instead Senior Care network, are tips on how to help family caregivers continue to engage older adults with Alzheimer's in everyday activities: 1. Allow seniors to do as much as they can but don't expect them to do what they can't. Give clear instructions which may mean giving instructions one step at a time. whatever she can. 4. Make activities easier or change the activity. If that older adult can't play bridge now, play war or another card game instead. 5. Remember, it's more than just about task. Turn a bath into an opportunity to smell different soaps or, when picking out clothing, discuss fashion or special colors. 6. Remember that exercise can help keep seniors active longer. They should get up and move more, not less. 50 years, standing tall and pointing upwards with great expectations for an even brighter future. advisory capacities, as faculty and staff members and in other ways, ensuring that FTCC's education refl ects workforce needs and additional opportunities for higher education. The sculpture, located in front of the Tony Rand Student Center, was designed and created by local Artist David McCune as part of the college's anniversary celebration through the FTCC Foundation, Inc. Fifty galvanized steel pipes in various lengths and placed to form a circular, spiraling structure portray student growth in awards granted each year at FTCC over the past 50 years. The sculpture includes four glass-covered plates positioned parallel with the sidewalks around the base. Each plate contains information about the FTCC Foundation Board, Dr. Dallas Herring, FTCC historical information and information about the artist. FTCC President Dr. Larry Keen acknowledges the special meaning to the College represented by the sculpture: "The 50th Anniversary Sculpture visually illustrates the growth in students at FTCC over the past 50years. An interesting side note is McCune's use of a design concept for the sculpture that is often referred to in educational institutions — the concept of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). The length of each pipe correlates mathematically with student growth at FTCC. It's a visual display of how the school has served others over the past 50 years. And we at FTCC are truly honored to serve in this role that changes lives positively through education." As FTCC crosses the bridge from its fi rst 50 years into the second half of the centenary, the signifi cance of the 50th Anniversary Sculpture will become increasingly more meaningful. The sculpture will gracefully weather and endure as time passes but will always project the spirit refl ective of the fi rst WANDA DAIL, Contributing Writer. FTCC Public Relations & Marketing Assistant COM- MENTS? Editor@upandcomin- gweekly.com. 2. Simplify the task. When dressing, put that senior in a position to do as much as possible. Make it easier to dress, for instance, by laying out clothing in sequential order, with the underwear and socks on top. 12 UCW NOVEMBER 21-27, 2012 Home is the preferred environment for those suffering from dementia. 3. Start an activity and then ask the senior to help. If your mom has forgotten how to make that favorite family recipe, begin the process and have her help with Care. For more information visit www. homeinstead.com/647. Caregiver Training for family caregivers of seniors dealing with behavioral changes of Alzheimer's and other dementias call 910-484-7200 or visit www. HelpforAlzheimersFamilies.com. Contributing writers, Martha Owen and Susan Guy, franchise owners of Home Instead Senior MARTHA OWEN & SUSAN GUY, Owners of Home Instead Senior Care, Editor@ upandcomingweekly.com. WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM No matter what the activity, bring fun and happiness to the endeavor. "Laughter is great, and use plenty of it to stay engaged with a senior loved one," Dr. Potter noted. For more information about the free Family