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INSIDE
Cover Story
Volume 3 Issue 8 - August 2008

26
Personally
Yours
Bonita and
Sarakate
Chrismon

By: Lisa Parrott 10

Feature Articles
Dealing With The Heat 18
14 Let’s face it – being outside in ninety degree weather can be
unbearable. So what are some ways to inject fun into the heat? It helps
take the edge off of the rising temperatures by providing us with
positive activities to look forward to. By: Cindy B. Davis

Art&Soul: A Gallery For All Seasons 20

10 Back-To-School Style 101
This fall, lessons in fashion won't just come from the runway. Style
cues will originate from a less likely place - the school hallway. The
dark, boring lockers and mono-chromatic supplies of yesteryear
have been replaced with chic alternatives, making the school day
more like a never-ending fashion show.
22 Parents, Paying For College? Do The Math First
In these challenging financial times, parents make certain sacrifices to
ensure they can navigate the crunch and provide their children with the
things they need most. Given the frequent need for sacrifices when it
comes to paying for college, parents owe it to themselves to make sure
they focus on value.
In Every Issue
Even in these tough times, a belief in art is strong in the artists who
make up Art&Soul, an artists' cooperative at 122 West Clay Street,
Mebane. By Martha Hamblin
Learning How To Listen 26
Self-esteem is based largely on whether or not we believe in ourselves;
trust ourselves to look out for ourselves. Not to be confused with being
selfish, happiness comes from making conscious choices without
resentment. By: Cindy B. Davis
“It’s Way Too Much Work Being a Woman!” 29
OK! I was asked to be in a womanless beauty pageant to raise money for
a good cause. How hard can it be? Right! Listen, I learned that it is
“way too much work being a woman!” By: Darryl R. Peebles

Letter From The Editor 6 Business Profile:

Ask Dr. Barber 8
Events & Networking Groups 28
Culinary Corner 30
World Class Chiropractic 12
At World Class Chiropractic they pride themselves on what sets them
apart. And just what does set them apart? A laid back, therapeutic,
family oriented atmosphere that you feel as soon as you walk in the
door. By: Lisa Parrott

22 Carolina Supply 24
Whether you are building a new home or updating a kitchen or bath a
visit to Carolina Supply is a must. By: Lisa Parrott

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ASK DR BARBER About Plastic Surgery

Q I have had breast implants since 1991. I don’t really have

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 Fashion

This fall, lessons in fashion won't just come from the
runway. Style cues will originate from a less likely place
- the school hallway. The dark, boring lockers and mono-
chromatic supplies of yesteryear have been replaced with
chic alternatives, making the school day more like a never-
ending fashion show. It's all in response to today's
generation of fashion drivers -- tweens and teens.
"From iPod stickers to car fresheners to binders and
backpacks, today's teens are all about making a
statement," says Lori Conley, marketing director for
MWV school products, which oversees the popular Mead
and Five Star school supply brands. "That demand for
personal expression is translating to every facet of their
lives, especially at school."
Increased demand for fashion-friendly products means
companies targeting teens are being charged not only with
producing high-quality, value-added products that parents
approve of, but creating offerings teens view as an
extension of personal style. This juxtaposition has brands
like Mead doing their own homework, analyzing new
fashion inspirations, consulting color-trend forecasts and
holding countless conversations with tweens and teens.
The company's research shows several impending style
trends which will impact everything from school supplies
to apparel this back-to-school season.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL

• Customized Offerings - Kids continue to demand new ways to

personalize their stuff, and customized products take center stage
this year. One savvy middle school student recently worked
with her father's magnet company to design a line of magnetic
locker wallpaper that allows kids to customize their locker space
with ease. It will be available for use this fall.

The Five Star brand also has expanded its offerings to include
a new line of notebook customization stickers and binders,
report covers and other tools that let students personalize the
exteriors with photos, drawings and schedules.

• Retro-Chic - That's right mom and dad, the styles of yesteryear

are back and better than ever! The fashion symbols of the '70s and
'80s will color wardrobes this year, as shows like VH1's "I Love
the '80s" and other drivers bring the styles of generations
past full circle.

This year the Trapper Keeper, the iconic supply of the '70s and '80s,
turns 30 and celebrates by adding Trapper folders, index card holders, a
weekly assignment book full of '80s trivia and more.

• Playful Polka Dots, Geometrics - Polka dots took the fashion

scene by storm this summer. This fall, dots will be seen in all
sizes, from small French dots in bedding and accessories to
large-scale dots in apparel. Graphic florals and geometric
prints also will abound in everything from clothing to
notebooks, binders and other school tools.
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Remember, the school hallway often doubles as a fashion
runway. Letting kids express themselves through clothes,
shoes, accessories and supplies goes a long way toward
making them confident and comfortable, and that is a good
way to start off a successful school year.
Trapper Keeper is a registered ™ of Mead. Candy Land and Mr. Potato Head are registered ™ of Hasbro Toys.

• Childhood Whimsy - They may want to be

all grown up, but tweens and teens still seek out
their favorites of yesteryear. Images and logos
from childhood products like Candy Land, Mr.
Potato Head, Battleship and Twister will
appeal to kids of all ages with graphic T-
shirts, notebooks and folders this fall.

• Saving Money - One thing that never

goes out of style with parents or kids is
saving money and getting something for
nothing. Be sure to check out loyalty
programs associated with retailers and
manufacturers for everything you buy for back to school.

At www.mead.com, kids and

parents can earn
points and prizes
just for registering
their school supply
purchases. ARA

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 Profile
World Class Chiropractic
t World Class Chiropractic they pride
themselves on what sets them apart. And
just what does set them apart? A laid
back, therapeutic, family oriented
atmosphere that
you feel as soon as
you walk in the
door. Dr. Karen
Wilkinson said, "We care, just like all of
the other doctors out there care, but there's
a difference. The way we do our
scheduling, our patients get to know one
another. When someone isn't here they are
missed by the staff and patients alike. We
truly care from the heart."
Educating patients is key at World Class
Sharon Murdock, Samantha Murdock,
Chiropractic. Dr. Karen, as her patients call
Dr. Karen Wilkinson and Ann Haynes.
her, said, "A lot of the time we are a
person's last resort and we don't want to be that any more. We
need to be one of their first options. More of the population is
seeing chiropractors than ever before, so it's getting there. I
understand many have their skeptical thoughts but they
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By Lisa Parrott • Photos Flashbacks by Red
understand and believe what I'm telling them. You have to
believe in what chiropractic can do for you and in the benefits
of wellness and prevention in health. Many of our patients have
said, 'you know I really didn't think you were serious when we
started', but after they've been here for a
year, they look back on their health or the
health of their family and found that they
were not that sick with colds, flu, or ear
aches, We can't stop everything from
happening, but we can help."
And just how can chiropractic help with
colds, earaches, fibromyalgia, migraines or
even fertility? Dr. Karen explains it like
this. All of the nerves that go to tissues,
muscles, organs, tendons and ligaments
come off your spinal cord through
openings in your vertebra and make your
body function. When subluxation occurs
(shifting of the vertebra out of alignment) it begins to put
pressure on those nerves and prevents that nerve from
functioning properly. Wherever that nerve is going, those parts
of your body start functioning improperly and you begin to have
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 Chiropractic isn't just
for adults. Many
parents bring their
children in for
adjustments, too. "We
can begin working
with children as soon
as they are born. My
own daughter has
been adjusted since
birth. They grow up
to be healthier.

pain and symptoms. Dr.

Karen said, "If you're
always only just treating
the symptoms, you
never find the cause.
The spine is supposed to
be straight. When we're
adjusting the spine
we're stimulating the
nervous system as well
as the immune system
to be stronger. So we can help the body combat and fight things
off better."

Chiropractic isn't just for adults. Many parents bring their children
in for adjustments, too. "We can begin working with children as
soon as they are born. My own daughter has been adjusted since
birth. They grow up to be healthier. We're firm believers in working
with kids right from the start. On
the other side of that we also have
patients over eighty. At this point
it is more about stopping
degeneration from getting any
worse. Sometimes I have to tell
them you may feel worse before
you feel any better because you
have been this way for such a very
long time. Your body might not like
it. These kinds of things didn't get
here overnight and we certainly
can't fix them overnight either."

At World Class Chiropractic it's not

just taking care of your spinal
health, it's taking care of your
overall health helping you live a
better life.

Visit World Class Chiropractic at 4045 Wilson Rd, Mebane, NC.

Call 919 304-5249. You can also find Dr. Karen on station 1150
WBAG on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. for the Wellness Revolution.

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Personally
Personally Yours
Yours offers
offers
a
a variety
variety of
of products
products
and
and services
services from
from gift
gift
baskets
baskets and
and jewelry
jewelry to
to
embroidery
embroidery and
and
engraving.
engraving. If
If you're
you're
planning
planning a
a wedding,
wedding,
need
need a
a birthday
birthday or
or
shower
shower gift,
gift, or
or just
just want
want
to
to treat
treat yourself,
yourself,
Personally
Personally Yours
Yours is
is sure
sure
to
to have
have something
something for
for
everyone.
everyone.

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 hen Bonita Chrismon received her associate's degree in Radiologic Technology,
owning a business was the farthest thing from her mind. She trained at Moses
Cone Hospital and worked there for several years and later became an office
manager at a private radiology practice. She also had a commercial printing
background. It was when she was working for a wholesale company that had several
retail stores that the opportunity of owning a business presented itself. "It happened a
little bit as a fluke. The company had me working in some of the stores and it gradually
turned into an ownership situation. I took the opportunity and here we are," said Bonita.

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ersonally Yours is celebrating its 30th
Anniversary this year. Sisters Betty Roberts
and Linda Rhodes opened the shop in 1978
and the current staff continues to carry on
the tradition of customer service with a
personal touch. Personally Yours offers a
variety of products and services from gift
baskets and jewelry to embroidery and engraving.
If you're planning a wedding, need a birthday or
shower gift, or just want to treat yourself, Personally
Yours is sure to have something for everyone. The
knowledgeable staff is always ready to assist you with your
selections. "Most of the ladies have been with the shop for a
minimum for ten years; they have the experience and knowledge
to help you with your needs," said Bonita.
Bonita is constantly looking for new items to bring into the
store. "We always try to keep up with the latest trends. We
expanded our very popular Brighton® line of jewelry and we
recently received the fall line of Vera Bradley® bags. The fall
clothing lines are beginning to come in and will really pick up
by the end of this month," she said.
Personally Yours is a family affair with Bonita's husband and
son assisting with engraving and imprinting when needed. Her
daughter, Sarakate began working with her mom approximately
five years ago shortly after graduating from Western Alamance
High School. She said, "I am so lucky. Every day I get to do
something I enjoy. Working with my mom is so much fun.
Believe it or not we don't drive each other crazy!" Sarakate loves
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to be creative. Working at Personally Yours, she is able to put
her creativity to use with sewing and engraving. "I enjoy the
creativity. It isn't the same thing every day. I'm just not a 'same
thing every day' kind of person. I love the people I work with.
We get along great, we're like a bunch of girls hanging out
together," she said.
Bonita has been married to her husband, Dennis for 31 years.
Dennis is a physician's assistant at Burlington Family Practice.
Bonita said, "Dennis is very soft spoken. He's very kind and
compassionate which helps make him very good at what he
does." They have two children Sarakate and Seth, who is the
groundskeeper at The Burke Manor Inn in Gibsonville. When
Bonita isn't working she loves spending time with her family.
She and Dennis both love traveling, reading, listening to and
playing music. Bonita said, "Music is the way Dennis and I
relax. It's very therapeutic to us. Dennis plays the guitar and I
play keyboard and piano. We are very active with the music
department at St. Marks Church. I grew up in that church and
Dennis has been a member since we got married. We play almost
every weekend in worship."
During her free time, Sarakate loves spending time with her
family. She said, "We're a very close family, I love being with
them. I enjoy working with them too. I think it brings us closer
together." She also loves spending time with their dogs and
hanging out with her friends doing anything from swimming to
putt-putt. Being involved with her friends and family is very
important to her.
When asked who had been most influential in their lives, both
women said their moms. Bonita said, "I'm an only child and
when my parents divorced (I was 13 years old), I saw what an
emotional and financial strain it was on her. But by the same
token, through all that, coupled with the fact that she had many
years of complicated medical issues, I saw and learned
perseverance along with a strong will and desire to do the very
best in any situation. I also witnessed a great work ethic in her
that I have tried to apply in my career." Sarakate said, "Both of
my parents have been my biggest role models. My mom is an
amazing woman. She has taught me everything. I have learned
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 "We always try to keep up
with the latest trends. We
expanded our very popular
Brighton® line of jewelry and
we recently received the fall
line of Vera Bradley® bags.”

so much about running a

business from her. My
grandmother and her are
just alike. They are very
strong women. Mom taught
Bonita and Sarakate Chrismon
me to be a strong
independent woman. I'm
very proud of my mom. "
When Bonita was asked if she had any advice for women who
are thinking of starting their own business she said, "Don't be
afraid to take some risks. I have seen many people try to open a
new business and get hung up on what the person down the

street may be doing. I think it is important to be aware of

your competition, but I've always tried to take the position
of not getting too worried about another person's business.
Those things are important but I think that if you just do
what you do best and do it well, hopefully the public will
notice. I've never wanted to be like other places in town,
I've always tried to be different. I have always really tried
to give excellent customer service. You hope those things
will make a difference out there and I believe it does. I
believe that's why our customers keep coming back."

Bonita also believes it is important to know when a venture

isn't working out. She said, "Sometimes business ventures
don't work. I think it is okay to say 'it didn't quite go the
way I wanted it to go so I'm going to let it go and regroup.'
It is okay to say 'I made a mistake.' If this happens don't
look at it as a failure. Take with you the lessons you learned
and look at is as an opportunity to revamp and do
something different. You never know what opportunities
life will bring."

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 Self

Boy, summer sure is here again! If you’re anything like

DEALING WITH THE planted like a potato is very inviting. Let’s face it – bein
to get irritable and a little short-tempered. That’s not

HEAT
some ways to inject fun into the heat? It feels good whe
rising temperatures by providing us with positive activi

By Cindy B. Davis
Go to the library
Take a nap
Meditate
Invite fr
for a po
Make a big
pitcher of Visit a museum
iced tea Schedule a Cal
massage to in
Put on shorts and a T-shirt
and hose yourself down

Rent movies and

Write
make popcorn

Put on music and sing

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 e me, the temptation to gravitate towards the couch and stay
ng outside in ninety degree weather can be unbearable. I tend
exactly the most pleasant way to face summer. So what are
en we take care of ourselves. It helps take the edge off of the
ities to look forward to. STAY COOL!

Throw together a
big salad with fruit

riends over
ot-luck Enjoy a cool
evening by star-gazing

lll a friend you haven’t spoken

n a while

Take a cool bubble bath

e a letter to a friend

Buy some of your favorite

ice cream or frozen yogurt

Buy a watermelon
and have it for supper

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 Arts
ven in these tough times, a belief in art is strong
in the artists who make up Art&Soul, an artists'
cooperative at 122 West Clay Street, Mebane.
At first an art gallery owned by Cindy Champion, a painter,
jeweler and potter, and Nancy Cheeseman, Art&Soul morphed
into an artists' cooperative when time spent making the gallery
work proved too stressful for the owners. Suggested by Susan
Hope, the idea caught on quickly. "In three weeks," Nancy, who
specializes in mixed media, recalls, "we had thirty members!"
Now almost forty strong, this cooperative—made up mostly of
women—offers work in many media: painting, sculpture,
photography, glass, pottery, fiber, haiku and video—to name
only a few.
ART&SOUL A GALLERY FOR ALL SEASONS
Maureen Wartski | Photographs by Martha Hamblin
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The artists' work is displayed in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
As a cooperative, visitors are sure to be greeted by an artist
who is taking his/her turn minding the store. "I enjoy bringing
visitors into the Gallery for the first time," Lynn Wartski, who
works with copper sculpture, says. "They are always pleasantly
surprised."
The members speak enthusiastically about their gallery and their
art. Cheryl Knox, who works with pastels and stained glass,
emphasizes the unique friendships that have grown between
members. Watercolorist Janae Lehto says that she joined
Art&Soul mainly to interact with other artists and has gained
knowledge, inspiration and motivation from them.
There are many sources for inspiration. Arianna Bara, metal
smith and jeweler, draws her inspiration from nature to form
delicate creations in silver. Jean Kaplan weaver of hand spun
wools, silks, cottons and cashmeres tinted with natural dyes,
says that weaving speaks with shapes and colors "like a song
that needs no words." Martha Hamblin uses a Zen-like approach
in her photography, simplifying objects to seek their essence.
Susan Hope, who specializes in stained and fused glass says,
"My goal is to speak life into everything I do just as the natural
world speaks its life into me," Brydie Palmore, whose
watercolor painting recently won second place in the Burlington
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Artists League Senior Show, suggests that the viewer consider
the possibilities available in life. "Laughter, she adds, "is one of
those possibilities."

Visitors are cordially invited to new shows, complete with lively

openings, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on the first Friday of each
month. The Gallery also offers a variety of classes for adults
and children listed on the Art&Soul homepage and takes part in
many community activities such as the ones organized by
Destination Downtown, Mebane. Watercolorist Juanita Wrenn
points out that what Art&Soul brings to the community is as
important as the pleasure and inspiration that each artist receives
from the Gallery. "Beauty and creativity," she says, "are here to
be shared by all."

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 Education
Math Rule 1 - Know Your Estimated Total Costs
Tuition is just one part of the total cost of college.
It's important to factor in books, meals, housing,
transportation and other expenses (even decorating
the dorm room) when making a college financial
plan. Your school should be able to provide helpful
information on costs. Meanwhile, here are a few
insights that may help:
• Four-year public college - If you're in-state, the
average budget is about $18,000 per year, of
which tuition and fees are $6,185. The average
out-of-state budget should be about $28,000, of
which tuition and fees are $16,640. Students
considering a public college should be mindful
that tuition and fees are approximately one-third
of their total budget.
Math Rule 2 - Know the Impact of One Percentage Point of Interest and
Shop Around for the Best Rate on Student Loans
If, after determining the total cost, you and your
child decide you need to borrow, keep in mind that
even a small change in rate can make a substantial
difference in the overall cost of a student loan. For
example:
• A $10,000 private student loan that has an
average percentage rate (APR) of 8.69 percent
will cost $20,512 in interest if you defer
payment until after graduation.
PARENTS, PAYING FOR COLLEGE?
Do the Math First
In these challenging financial times, parents make
certain sacrifices to ensure they can navigate the
crunch and provide their children with the things
they need most. Given the frequent need for
sacrifices when it comes to paying for college,
parents owe it to themselves to make sure they
focus on value.
Securing the right education at the right price
means “doing the math” to determine the real cost
of a college education. While the reality check may
not be pleasant, it can lead to considerable money-
s a v i n g d e c i s i o n s w h e n i t c o m e s t o f u n d i n g a c h i l d ’s
college education.
For more information on student loans and for online tools, visit www.MyRichUncle.com.
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• Four-year private college - The average budget
should be about $35,000 per year, of which
tuition and fees are close to $24,000. Students
considering a private school should consider their
tuition and fees as just over two-thirds of their
total budget.
• Two-year college - The average estimated budget
for a two-year college is about $13,126 per year.
Tuition and fees are just $2,361 of that amount.
Students considering a two-year college should
understand that tuition and fees are
approximately 20 percent of their total budget.
• Meanwhile, a $10,000 private student loan with
an APR of 6.92 percent will cost $14,797 in
interest if you defer payment until after
graduation.
In other words, a less-than-2-percent difference in the
rate of interest on a $10,000 loan translates to a $5,700
difference in the amount you'll have to repay.
A few smart, simple rules can help families
d e t e r m i n e a r e a l i s t i c n u m b e r t o s t a r t b u d g e t i n g f o r.
S t u d e n t l o a n c o m p a n y M y R i c h U n c l e o ff e r s h a n d y
tools for prospective borrowers. One tool, called
t h e A P R M o n t h l y R e p a y m e n t C a l c u l a t o r, p r o v i d e s
student loan borrowers a new process where they
can view examples of private student loans and
r e p a y m e n t f r o m s e v e r a l d i ff e r e n t v a n t a g e p o i n t s ,
including the cost difference between different
r e p a y m e n t t e r m s , d i ff e r e n t r e p a y m e n t o p t i o n s a n d
the impact of different interest rates on the overall
cost. ARA
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Math Rule 3 - Understand the
Impact of Your Repayment
Decisions
Using the same examples above, recalculate the interest
payments if the borrower starts repayment on the student loan
immediately.

• The first loan's total interest owed is reduced to $11,056,

a savings of nearly $9,500 in overall interest paid.

• The second loan's overall interest amount paid reduced to

$8,420, a nearly $6,400 difference.

Because payments need to be made consistently, it may not be

realistic for many students to start repayment immediately.
However, knowing that interest accrues during the deferment
period and that you have to make it up by paying it back later
should help parents and students make smarter borrowing
decisions.

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 Profile

CAROLINA SUPPLY
“Your Plumbing Partner”
hether you
are building a
new home or By Lisa Parrott • Photos York’s Studio
updating a
kitchen or
bath a visit to found. The friendly and
Carolina knowledgeable staff at
Supply is a Carolina Supply is
must. With over 3000 square feet of constantly training
showroom space, featuring a wide with vendors and
variety of many name brands and suppliers to stay up to
products, it is easy to see why the date on products and
people of Alamance County and information. The
surrounding areas, make Carolina helpful staff will guide
Supply their first stop. Whether you through from start
working with a homeowner, builder, to finish and assist you
or plumber and in many cases all with your selections.
three, Carolina Supply's main goal With products like
is to provide excellent customer Kohler, Aqua Glass,
service. Elkay, Delta and many
more, there's always
Carolina Supply has been the something new to
Piedmont's plumbing partner for know. Trends are
over 24 years. Doug and Nancy constantly changing
Shoffner opened their first and so is the showroom
showroom in 1989 on Webb Avenue at Carolina Supply.
and two years later moved to their
current location at 1324 S. Mebane Whether you're having a new home
Street in Burlington. They opened an built or doing a little remodeling,
additional store in Asheboro in there's something for everyone's
1995. décor in the state-of-the-art
showroom at Carolina Supply. Stop
From kitchen to bath an abundance by for a visit and let them help you
of vignettes including working create the bath or kitchen of your
shower and waterfall displays can be dreams.

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Front l-r Nancy Shoffner, Ce Ce Arenas, Chrystal McGee (manager
of Asheboro showroom). Back l-r Kimberly White (manager
of Burlington showroom) and Lisa Foust

The women of Carolina Supply

Visit the Carolina Supply Burlington Showroom at 1324

South Mebane Street, Burlington, NC 27215. Give them
a call at 336 229-9980. You can also view their products
at their Asheboro showroom at 560 West Walker Avenue,
Asheboro, NC 27203. To reach them in Asheboro, call
336 629-4139. You may also see their product line and
get more information on their website,
www.carolinasupplyinc.com.

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 Self

Self-esteem is based largely on whether or not we believe

in ourselves; trust ourselves to look out for ourselves.
Not to be confused with being selfish, happiness comes
from making conscious choices without resentment.

There are three key questions that we can ask ourselves,

when someone asks us to do something:

Do I want to do it?
Who am I doing it for?
What is my motivation?

enerally, our we do things in the hopes that people

most immediate, will like us, or to avoid creating
gut level waves, or to keep score (if I do this
response is our for you, you’ll owe me), we also wind
g e n u i n e up not getting what we need. Healthy
response, and motivation is BECAUSE WE WANT

Learning
‘yes’ or ‘no’ is clear. Sometimes,
we may agree to do something for
someone because the compromise
is comfortable and pleases us
TO.
Ultimately, we are the only ones who
can make sure our needs get met. It

how to
because the person’s company is
what we seek (i.e. such as choosing
to go to dinner at a Chinese
restaurant when you were leaning
takes practice asking yourself the
three questions, and listening to what
is true for you. With each conscious
choice you make, you build your self-

Listen
toward seafoodÉyou can have
seafood next time). The danger is
in saying yes when we mean no.
When we do this repeatedly,
resentment builds up because our
To What is needs are not being met. The more
we compromise our integrity the
True for You more unhappy we become.
By Cindy B. Davis Motivation is important, because if
esteem. And as you build your self-
esteem, the happier you become.
Some folks have a hard time saying
no, and then they wonder why they
feel overwhelmed much of the time.
True, it is nice to help others and
important to feel a sense of
community, but we want to enjoy
doing things for ourselves as well.

Cindy B. Davis, MPS Licensed Professional Counselor. Her office is located in Graham, NC. You may contact
Cindy at 336-263-4652.

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 The 10 Questions Game
Congratulations to July’s game winner, Lisa Taylor! All answers to the
game can be found in this month’s issue of Alamance Woman. You
may submit your answers via our website at alamancewoman.com or
mail them to: Alamance Woman Magazine, 158 S. Main St. Graham,
NC 27253. All entries must be received by the18th of each month. Play
for the chance to win a Solid Surface Cutting Board from Top Choice
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 Events and Networking
08/01 Book Release Party for Breaking Dawn by Stephenie
Meyer at 9:00 p.m. To celebrate the release of Breaking Dawn, the
fourth book in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer, we are having
a prom at Barnes & Noble! Get your prom photo made by local
photographer Scott Clapp. Participate in our Trivia Game and many
more activities. Reserve your copy of Breaking Dawn today! Buy
the book at midnight! Barnes & Noble is located at 3125 Waltham
Blvd. Burlington. FMI call 336.584.0869
08/03 Book Signing with Guyanne Booth at 2:00 p.m.
Robber's Roost - A Novel, written by Guyanne Booth, chronicles
the journey of a merry band of frontier characters devoted to self-
gratification and the pursuit of pleasure. What they ultimately find
is that hard work, honesty and a little luck provide salvation in a
society where lawlessness and murder are commonplace. Barnes
& Noble is located at 3125 Waltham Blvd. Burlington. FMI call
336.584.0869
08/06, 13, 20, 27 Cane Creek Calamities A fun filled
musical song and dance revue! With the rising cost of gas, more
folks are opting to stay home this summer and are looking for things
to do that are just a short drive away. Snow Camp Outdoor Drama
now in its 35th season is just a short drive and yet a whole world
away. This year's productions include The Sword of Peace and
Pathway to Freedom (historical dramas), Cane Creek Calamities
(a fun song and dance revue) and Robin Hood (childrens theatre).
As a thank you to the public for 35 years of support to Snow Camp
Outdoor Drama, Producer James Wilson is offering a special for
Cane Creek Calamities of just $10/ticket general admission, $7
children. The Snow Camp Outdoor Drama is located at 301 Drama
Road Snow Camp, NC 27349 FMI visit
www.snowcampdrama.com or call 800-726-5115
08/12 Twilight Series Book Club at 7:00 p.m. Join us as we
discuss, Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer, the fourth and final
installment of the Twilight series. Don't miss our last meeting!
Barnes & Noble is located at 3125 Waltham Blvd. Burlington. FMI
call 336.584.0869
08/16 Book Signing with Carol Moore at 2:00 p.m.
Greensboro's Confederate Soldiers written by Carol Moore tells
the story of the men wearing the gray uniform of the Confederate
States of America. Additionally, the little-known stories of mothers,
wives and children left at home to maintain the homefront are told
for the first time. Barnes & Noble is located at 3125 Waltham Blvd.
Burlington. FMI call 336.584.0869
08/18 Anything Goes Book Club at 7:00 p.m. Members of
this book club do not want to limit themselves to just one genre, so
anything goes! New members are encouraged to join them in the
reading area as they discuss Running With Scissors: A Memoir by
Augusten Burroughs. Barnes & Noble is located at 3125 Waltham
Blvd. Burlington. FMI call 336.584.0869
08/18 American Red Cross Babysitter's Training -
Developed for Youth like You! For Youth Ages 11 – 15 NOW
Includes Child & Infant CPR certification! Impress parents by
earning your Babysitter's Training certificate from the American
Red Cross. You'll learn how to—Supervise children and infants,
Perform basic child-care skills such as diapering and feeding,
Choose safe, age-appropriate games and toys, Handle bedtime and
discipline issues, Identify safety hazards and prevent injuries,
Care for common injuries and emergencies such as choking, burns,
cuts and bee stings, Communicate effectively with parents, Find
and interview for babysitting jobs. Enroll for Babysitter's Training
Today.
For more information, contact Gina Wilborn at American Red Cross
(336) 226-4906 OR Wilborn@PiedmontRedCross.org.
08/19 Inheritance Cycle Book Club at 7:00 p.m. Brisingr,
the third book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini will
be released on September 20th. In anticipation of this new release,
we have created a special book group to discuss the previous books
in the Inheritance Cycle. New members are welcome to join in as
we discuss Eragon, the first book in the series. Barnes & Noble is
located at 3125 Waltham Blvd. Burlington. FMI call 336.584.0869
The Friends of the Alamance County Public Libraries will
hold its 23rd Annual Book Sale from September 5-14 at May
Memorial Library's Friends of the Library Bookstore at 342 S.
Spring Street in Burlington. The sale will begin on Friday,
September 5 from 4:00-8:00 for members of the Friends only
(memberships available at the door) and continue Saturdays from
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.,
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from noon to 6:00 p.m.,
and late hours on Wednesday from noon to 8:00 p.m. Proceeds
from the sale support library programs at all branches throughout
the county. Donations of adult and children's books, videos, albums,
and CDs will be accepted at all branches of the library (May
Memorial, Graham, Mebane, and North Park) until September 1.
Please, no magazines, Reader's Digests. or outdated textbooks. For
more information, please call 229-3588.

Support Groups
Offer a Helping Hand with Family Caregiving – NEW from the American Red Cross! Caring for a parent, spouse or friend in a home setting
– including ensuring a safe environment and providing even the most basic care – can be overwhelming. Family Caregiving offers nine one-
hour presentations that help participants provide better care and gain an understanding of safety, nutrition, general care, legal and financial
issues. For more information, contact Gina Wilborn with American Red Cross at 336-226-4906.

Breastfeeding and Infant Nutrition Parents interested in learning more about preparation for feeding babies can do so in infant nutrition classes
at Alamance Regional Medical Center. These classes will prepare you for breastfeeding and help you make it a positive experience for both
mother and baby. The two-session classes are held the second and third Tuesday night of each month and meet from 7:00-9:00 p.m. The next
meeting will be held August 12 and August 19 in Alamance Regional's Education Center, Lower Level. To register or for more information call
Alamance Regional's Education Center at 336-538-7550 from 8:00-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or email us at student@armc.com.

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 Humor

“It’s Way Too Much Work

Being a Woman!” By Darryl R. Peebles
OK! I was asked to be in a in front of my left little toe,
womanless beauty pageant to that is in so much pain that
raise money for a good cause. I I wish it were numb like the
figure that if the Sheriff is in it, rest of my legs. My knees
maybe I can take the kidding. are pressed together and my
How hard can it be? Right! elbows are pressed in to my
Listen, I learned that it is “way waist, both of which are
too much work being a woman!” threatening to tear any
connective tissue that may
Aside from trying on evening still be intact. My shoulders
gowns in front of the grooms are back, which by now
waiting at a local bridal shop and seems like a feat only a
causing everyone at the local weight lifter could manage
thrift shops to wonder why a 230 considering that my “front
pound guy is sorting through the load” now feels more like
used bra section, it became 300 pounds. Finally, my
down-right dangerous. First, head is tilted slightly to the
some gadget with seemingly 400 right. For those of you who
hooks pulled my 40+ inch waist were thinking, “What a
in to about 30 something inches. beautiful smile,” trust me, it
Then, these dancer tights cut off was a GRIMACE!
any circulation that was left from
waist down. In the beginning the Now, any guys who may be
46 triple D’s, fully loaded with reading this magazine called
30 pounds of water balloons “Woman,” here is some
seemed OK, until the canals cut advice:
in my shoulders from the straps
began to meet bone. Whoever One, never rush a woman.
designed lady’s clothing never She has more to do than you
studied physiology. Arms do not want to know about.
function with zippers placed
down the middle of the back. Two, help her with her back
Shoulder surgery may be zipper. That’s most likely
necessary. Taking feet who wear why she married you.
a size 13 firefighter boot and cramming them in a pair of
“pointy-toed high heels” is not wise. I’m not going into Three, if she says she needs her feet rubbed at day’s end,
details about false eyelashes that glue your eyes shut, trust me, she does!
make-up that must stand up under hot stage lights, or wig
caps that cut off head circulation. I think you get the idea. Now, give me a pair of boxers, a football game to play, or
a fire to fight. It is way too much work and way too
Now, by the time I am being crowned “Mis A-O Civitan dangerous being a woman, especially a “beauty queen!”
2008” here is my situation. Following two vigorous dances
and enough water to end the current drought pouring out Editor’s note: The ‘Womanless Beauty Pageant’ raised
of my pores, I am standing with my right heel twisted over over $5,500.00 to help a lot of special children

Darryl Peebles has entertained thousands for over 34 years as a magician, comedian, mime, public speaker, ventriloquist, singer, and emcee.
Darryl is also a writer, poet, visual artist, illustrator and event director. He has served as Pastor of Historic Providence Christian Church since
1979 and serves with the Graham Fire Department as a Firefighter/Chaplain. Darryl was Fireman of the Year in 2004. Darryl was also a guest on
the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. For more information visit www.darrylpeebles.com

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 Culinary Corner
Chicken Souvalki Gyro Style
Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken
breast halves
Souvlaki Marinade: 4 large pita bread rounds
3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette 1 heart of romaine lettuce, cut
into 1/4 inch slices
3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tomato, halved and sliced
1/2 teapsoons freshly ground 1/2 cup kalamata olives
1/2 cup pepperoncini
black pepper 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

NUTRITION
Servings Per Recipe: 4 Sodium: 3341mg

INFO
Calories: 794 Total Carbs: 56.6g
Total Fat: 43.5g Dietary Fiber: 3.9g
Cholesterol: 133mg Protein: 44.7g

Directions: In a small bowl, mix the balsamic vinaigrette, juice from 1/2 lemon, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Place chicken in a
large re-sealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over the chicken, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Preheat an outdoor grill for
high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and place on prepared grill. Discard remaining marinade. Cook chicken until juices
run clear, about 8 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from heat, and allow to rest about 10 minutes before slicing into thin
strips. Place pita rounds on the grill, and cook for about 2 minutes, until warm, turning frequently to avoid burning. Arrange
warmed pita, sliced chicken, lettuce, onion, tomato, olives, and pepperoncini on a serving platter. Serve tzatziki sauce (cucumber
sauce) and feta cheese in separate bowls on the side. Stuff pita pockets with chicken and toppings to serve.

Grilled Pineapple Slices

Ingredients:
1 fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and cut into rings
1/4 cup canned coconut milk

1/2 cup cinnamon sugar

Toasted coconut optional
NUTRITION

Servings Per Recipe: 8 Sodium: 2mg

INFO

Calories: 91 Total Carbs: 20g

Total Fat: 1.8g Dietary Fiber: 0.8g
Cholesterol: 0mg Protein: 0.4g

Directions: Preheat a grill for medium heat. When the grill is hot, lightly oil the grate. Place the coconut milk and cinnamon sugar into
separate dishes. Dip slices of pineapple into coconut milk, then coat in cinnamon sugar. Grill slices for 6 minutes on each
side. Remove to plates, and serve. Add toasted coconut for additional flavor.

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