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Bonita a nd Sa ra kate Chrismonof Persona lly Yours

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INSIDEVolume 3 Issue 8 - August 200

By: Lisa Parrott

14Dealing With The Heat 18Lets face it being outside in ninety degree weather can beunbearable. So what are some ways to inject fun into the heat? It hetake 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 Seasons20Even in these tough times, a belief in art is strong in the artists whomake up Art&Soul, an artists' cooperative at 122 West Clay Street,

Mebane. By Martha Hamblin

Learning How To Listen26Self-esteem is based largely on whether or not we believe in ourselvetrust ourselves to look out for ourselves. Not t o be confused with beselfish, happiness comes from making conscious choices without

resentment. By: Cindy B. Davis

Its Way Too Much Work Being a Woman!29OK! I was asked to be in a womanless beauty pageant to raise moneya good cause. How hard can it be? Right! Listen, I learned that it i

way too much work being a woman! By: Darryl R. Peebles

Business Profile:

World Class Chiropractic 12At World Class Chiropractic they pride themselves on what sets theapart. 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

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

Feature Articles

22 Parents, Paying For College? Do The Math First

10 Back-To-School Style 101

Cover Story

Personally

Yours

2626

Letter From The Editor 6

Ask Dr. Barber 8

Events & Networking Groups 28

Culinary Corner 30

In Every Issue

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Bonita andSarakateChrismon

This fall, lessons in fashion won't just come from the runway. Style

cues will originate from a less likely place - the school hallway. Thedark, 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.

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.

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One of the most important things I have learned in my life is never let anyone

ell you that you can't do it. Follow your dreams, have faith, work hard and have

great time doing it! I wish you all of the best! May you learn all that you possibly

an. Question things; let your curiosity come out. If you see a teacher out there

hake their hand and tell them thank you for all of their hard work and dedication.

On a personal note, I'd like to congratulate my sister, Kristin on her recent

raduation from the Dental Assisting program at Alamance Community College.

Way to hang in there sis! I knew you could do it! I'm so very proud of you!

t's about that time again! Time for

our schools' hallways to fill with the

excitement of the first day of school!

I was always the child that couldn't

wait to get back to school. I loved

school and I loved learning. I still do.

Often times you'll find me with my nose in a book or find out

that I've signed up for yet another online class with Alamance

Community College. I just love those online classes. They give you the

pportunity to learn something new and learn it in the convenience of your

wn home. I've heard people say to me "You already have a degree, are you ever

oing to be finished with school?" Well, no I'm not. I believe learning continues

hroughout a person's lifetime and that's exactly what I intend to do. It may not

lways be in a classroom, but I will always continue to learn.

Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that,

but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.

Mark Twain

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ANSWER

Q

ASKDR BARBERAbout Plastic Surgery

Dr. W. Byron BarberBarber Center for Plastic Surgery

William Byron Barber II is

regarded as one of the most

prominent plastic surgeons in his

field and has recently been selected

one of Americas Top Surgeons. Hehas been practicing plastic surgery

in Greensboro for 15 years and is

board certified by the American

Board of Plastic Surgery. He is

presently Chief of Plastic Surgery

at Moses Cone Hospital System and

is an active member of numerous

local, regional and national plastic

surgery organizations.

Dr. Barber hosts free monthly

seminars in his office. To make a

reservation, please call Barber

Center for Plastic Surgery at

336.275.3430. The office is located

at 1591 Yanceyville Street, Suite 100

in Greensboro. Their website is

www.barberplasticsurgery.comTo

ask Dr. Barber a question for this

column, please email him at

[email protected]

About Dr. Barber

Dr. Barber has been featured in

New Beauty Magazine and was

selected as one of Americas Top

Plastic Surgeons of 2006.

Q

ANSWER

I have had breast implants since 1991. I dont really haveany problems with them, but I wanted to know if I will needto replace them at any point?

The simple answer to your question is yes. The harder part to your question is when youneed to replace them. If you have saline or salt water filled implants, then I recommend thatyou wait until one begins to leak. How do you know when that happens? Well you willgradually begin to get smaller on the leaking side. The loss of volume does not happen fast,it is not like a balloon popping, but instead a very slow leak that can take weeks or evenmonths before you are sure. If you are worried that it might be leaking, see your plasticsurgeon who will be able to help with the diagnosis. Replacing a saline implant is prettystraight forward, a short surgical procedure (less than one hour), where the failed implant isremoved and a new one is replaced. I do recommend that you replace both implants, since

the opposite implant may not be far behind the leaking implant.

If you have silicone gel implants, the diagnosis can be a little more difficult. It is oftenimpossible to tell by physical exam whether the implant is leaking or not. Sometimes amammogram with an ultrasound can be very helpful in determining whether there is a failedimplant. The most accurate way to determine if the implant is leaking or has ruptured is to

perform an MRI. Unfortunately, this is expensive, but it will tell you whether it is time toreplace your implants or not. If you have not seen your plastic surgeon recently, then Irecommend that you be evaluated to insure that your implants are intact. If they are leaking,then it is my recommendation that they be exchanged for new implants.

I am 39 years old and have developed a splotchy complexionwith many brown spots that seems to get worse in thesummer. I do spend time in the sun, but I have 3 childrenand it is hard not to be outdoors with them. Is there anythingthat can help get my face looking better?

Although it is impossible to give you an accurate diagnosis without actually examining you,it sounds like you are developing what are called dyschromias or simply put, brown spots.These are frequently due to repeated sun exposure and unfortunately with continuedunprotected sun exposure, they are likely to get worse. My first recommendation is to usesun screen religiously. You need to apply it each time you are outside for any extended

period of time (that is more than 10 minutes at a time), and you need to reapply it every few

hours. The use of sun screen will keep your existing sun spots from getting any darker andwill also hopefully prevent new ones from forming. Unfortunately sun screen alone will notfade the spots that are already there. To treat those spots requires a skin care program thatuses skin lightener in combination with Retin-A. This program does require a doctors

prescription so you will need to visit your plastic surgeon or dermatologist to be evaluatedand treated. A good physician directed skin care program can make a world of difference inyour skin, both by improving some of the existing damage and in preventing or at leastslowing future damage related to aging and environmental exposure.

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F a s h i o n

BACK-TO-SCHOOL

This fall, lessons in fashion won't just come from therunway. 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 withchic alternatives, making the school day more like a never-ending fashion show. It's all in response to today'sgeneration of fashion drivers -- tweens and teens.

"From iPod stickers to car fresheners to binders and backpacks, today's teens are all about making astatement," says Lori Conley, marketing director forMWV school products, which oversees the popular Meadand 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 meanscompanies targeting teens are being charged not only with

producing high-quality, value-added products that parentsapprove of, but creating offerings teens view as anextension of personal style. This juxtaposition has brandslike Mead doing their own homework, analyzing new

fashion inspirations, consulting color-trend forecasts andholding countless conversations with tweens and teens.

The company's research shows several impending styletrends which will impact everything from school suppliesto apparel this back-to-school season.

Customized Offerings - Kids continue to demand new ways topersonalize their stuff, and customized products take center stage

this year. One savvy middle school student recently workedwith her father's magnet company to design a line of magneticlocker wallpaper that allows kids to customize their locker spacewith ease. It will be available for use this fall.

The Five Star brand also has expanded its offerings to includea new line of notebook customization stickers and binders,

report covers and other tools that let students personalize theexteriors with photos, drawings and schedules.

Retro-Chic - That's right mom and dad, the styles of yesteryearare 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 generationspast 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 fashionscene by storm this summer. This fall, dots will be seen in all

sizes, from small French dots in bedding and accessories tolarge-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 fashionrunway. Letting kids express themselves through clothes,shoes, accessories and supplies goes a long way towardmaking them confident and comfortable, and that is a good

way to start off a successful school year.

Childhood Whimsy - They may want to beall grown up, but tweens and teens still seek out

their favorites of yesteryear. Images and logosfrom childhood products like Candy Land, Mr.Potato Head, Battleship and Twister willappeal to kids of all ages with graphic T-shirts, notebooks and folders this fall.

Saving Money - One thing that nevergoes out of style with parents or kids issaving money and getting something fornothing. Be sure to check out loyalty

programs associated with retailers andmanufacturers for everything you buy for back to school.

At www.mead.com, kids and parents can earn points and prizesjust for registeringtheir school supply

purchases. ARATrapperKeeperisaregistered

ofMead.CandyLandandMr.PotatoHeadareregistered

ofHasbroToys.

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P r o f i l e

t World Class Chiropractic they pridethemselves on what sets them apart. And

just what does set them apart? A laid back, therapeutic, family orientedatmosphere thatyou feel as soon asyou walk in thedoor. Dr. Karen

Wilkinson said, "We care, just like all ofthe other doctors out there care, but there'sa difference. The way we do our

scheduling, our patients get to know oneanother. When someone isn't here they aremissed by the staff and patients alike. Wetruly care from the heart."

Educating patients is key at World ClassChiropractic. Dr. Karen, as her patients callher, said, "A lot of the time we are a

person's last resort and we don't want to be that any more. Weneed to be one of their first options. More of the population isseeing chiropractors than ever before, so it's getting there. Iunderstand many have their skeptical thoughts but they

understand and believe what I'm telling them. You have tobelieve in what chiropractic can do for you and in the benefitsof wellness and prevention in health. Many of our patients havesaid, 'you know I really didn't think you were serious when we

started', but after they've been here for ayear, they look back on their health or thehealth of their family and found that theywere not that sick with colds, flu, or earaches, We can't stop everything fromhappening, but we can help."

And just how can chiropractic help withcolds, earaches, fibromyalgia, migraines oreven fertility? Dr. Karen explains it likethis. All of the nerves that go to tissuesmuscles, organs, tendons and ligamentscome off your spinal cord throughopenings in your vertebra and make your

body function. When subluxation occur(shifting of the vertebra out of alignment) it begins to pu

pressure on those nerves and prevents that nerve fromfunctioning properly. Wherever that nerve is going, those partsof your body start functioning improperly and you begin to have

Sharon Murdock, Samantha Murdock,Dr. Karen Wilkinson and Ann Haynes.

World Class Chiropractic

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pain and symptoms. Dr.Karen said, "If you'realways only just treatingthe symptoms, you

never find the cause.The spine is supposed to

be straight. When we'readjusting the spinewe're stimulating thenervous system as wellas the immune system

to be stronger. So we can help the body combat and fight thingsoff better."

Chiropractic isn't just for adults. Many parents bring their childrenin for adjustments, too. "We can begin working with children assoon as they are born. My own daughter has been adjusted since

birth. They grow up to be healthier. We're firm believers in workingwith kids right from the start. Onthe other side of that we also have

patients over eighty. At this pointit is more about stoppingdegeneration from getting anyworse. Sometimes I have to tellthem you may feel worse beforeyou feel any better because youhave been this way for such a verylong time. Your body might not likeit. These kinds of things didn't get

here overnight and we certainlycan't fix them overnight either."

At World Class Chiropractic it's not just taking care of your spinalhealth, it's taking care of youroverall 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.

Chiropractic isn't justfor adults. Many parents bring theirchildren in foradjustments, too. "Wecan begin workingwith children as soon

as they are born. Myown daughter has been adjusted since birth. They grow upto be healthier.

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Persona lly Yours offers

a variety of products

a nd services from gift

baskets and jewelry to

embroidery and

engraving. If you're

planning a wedding,

need a birthda y or

showe r gift, or just wa nt

to trea t yourself,

Persona lly Yours is sure

to have something for

everyone.

Persona lly Yours offers

a variety of products

a nd services from gift

baskets and jewelry to

embroidery and

engraving. If you're

planning a wedding,

need a birthda y or

showe r gift, or just wa nt

to trea t yourself,

Persona lly Yours is sure

to have some thing for

everyone.

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hen Bonita Chrismo n rec eived her assoc ia te's deg ree in Rad iolog ic Tec hno log y

ow ning a business wa s the fa rthest thing from her mind . She t ra ined a t Moses

Cone Hospital and worked there for several years and later became an office

ma nag er a t a private rad iology p rac tic e. She a lso ha d a c om me rc ia l p rinting

bac kground . It wa s when she w as wo rking fo r a who lesa le c om pany that ha d severa

reta il sto res tha t the op portunity of ow ning a business p resented itself. "It ha ppene d a

little b it a s a fluke. The c om pany had me wo rking in som e of the stores and it g radua lly

turned into a n ow nership situa tion. I too k the op portunity and here w e a re," sa id Bonita.

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ersonally Yours is celebrating its 30thAnniversary this year. Sisters Betty Robertsand Linda Rhodes opened the shop in 1978and the current staff continues to carry onthe tradition of customer service with a

personal touch. Personally Yours offers avariety of products and services from giftbaskets and jewelry to embroidery and engraving.

If you're planning a wedding, need a birthday orshower gift, or just want to treat yourself, Personally

Yours is sure to have something for everyone. Theknowledgeable staff is always ready to assist you with yourselections. "Most of the ladies have been with the shop for aminimum for ten years; they have the experience and knowledgeto help you with your needs," said Bonita.

Bonita is constantly looking for new items to bring into thestore. "We always try to keep up with the latest trends. We

expanded our very popular Brighton

line of jewelry and werecently received the fall line of Vera Bradley bags. The fallclothing 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 andson assisting with engraving and imprinting when needed. Herdaughter, Sarakate began working with her mom approximatelyfive years ago shortly after graduating from Western AlamanceHigh School. She said, "I am so lucky. Every day I get to dosomething I enjoy. Working with my mom is so much fun.Believe it or not we don't drive each other crazy!" Sarakate loves

to be creative. Working at Personally Yours, she is able to puther creativity to use with sewing and engraving. "I enjoy thecreativity. It isn't the same thing every day. I'm just not a 'samething every day' kind of person. I love the people I work with.We get along great, we're like a bunch of girls hanging outogether," she said.

Bonita has been married to her husband, Dennis for 31 yearsDennis is a physician's assistant at Burlington Family PracticeBonita said, "Dennis is very soft spoken. He's very kind andcompassionate which helps make him very good at what hedoes." They have two children Sarakate and Seth, who is thegroundskeeper at The Burke Manor Inn in Gibsonville. WhenBonita isn't working she loves spending time with her familyShe 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 Iplay keyboard and piano. We are very active with the musicdepartment at St. Marks Church. I grew up in that church andDennis has been a member since we got married. We play almosevery weekend in worship."

During her free time, Sarakate loves spending time with herfamily. She said, "We're a very close family, I love being withthem. I enjoy working with them too. I think it brings us closetogether." She also loves spending time with their dogs andhanging out with her friends doing anything from swimming to

putt-putt. Being involved with her friends and family is veryimportant to her.

When asked who had been most influential in their lives, bothwomen said their moms. Bonita said, "I'm an only child andwhen my parents divorced (I was 13 years old), I saw what anemotional and financial strain it was on her. But by the sametoken, through all that, coupled with the fact that she had manyyears of complicated medical issues, I saw and learned

perseverance along with a strong will and desire to do the verybest in any situation. I also witnessed a great work ethic in hethat I have tried to apply in my career." Sarakate said, "Both ofmy parents have been my biggest role models. My mom is anamazing woman. She has taught me everything. I have learned

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so much about running a business from her. My

grandmother and her are just alike. They are verystrong women. Mom taughtme to be a strongindependent woman. I'mvery proud of my mom. "

When Bonita was asked if she had any advice for women whoare thinking of starting their own business she said, "Don't beafraid to take some risks. I have seen many people try to open anew business and get hung up on what the person down the

street may be doing. I think it is important to be aware ofyour competition, but I've always tried to take the positionof not getting too worried about another person's business.Those things are important but I think that if you just dowhat you do best and do it well, hopefully the public willnotice. I've never wanted to be like other places in town,I've always tried to be different. I have always really triedto give excellent customer service. You hope those things

will make a difference out there and I believe it does. Ibelieve that's why our customers keep coming back."

Bonita also believes it is important to know when a ventureisn't working out. She said, "Sometimes business venturesdon't work. I think it is okay to say 'it didn't quite go theway 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'tlook at it as a failure. Take with you the lessons you learnedand look at is as an opportunity to revamp and dosomething different. You never know what opportunitieslife will bring."

Bonita and Sarakate Chrismo n

"We always try to keep upwith the latest trends. Weexpanded our very pop ularBrighton line o f jewe lry a ndwe rece ntly rec eived the fa llline of Vera Bradley bags.

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S e l f

DEALING WITH THEDEALING WITH THE

Make a bigpitcher oficed tea

Make a bigpitcher oficed tea

Rent movies andmake popcorn

Rent movies andmake popcorn

Put on music and siPut on music and si

Take a napTake a nap

Schedule amassage

Schedule amassage

Put on shorts and a T-shirtand hose yourself down

Put on shorts and a T-shirtand hose yourself down

Visit a museumVisit a museum

Go to the libraryGo to the library

Invfor

Invfor

MeditateMeditate

By Cindy B. Davis

Boy, summer sure is here again! If youre anyt

planted like a potato is very inviting. Lets face

to get irritable and a little short-tempered. Th

some ways to inject fun into the heat? It feels g

rising temperatures by providing us with positi

Boy, summer sure is here again! If youre anyt

planted like a potato is very inviting. Lets face

to get irritable and a little short-tempered. Th

some ways to inject fun into the heat? It feels g

rising temperatures by providing us with positiv

HEATHEAT

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Buy a watermelonand have it for supper

Buy a watermelonand have it for supper

Buy some of your favoriteice cream or frozen yogurt

Buy some of your favoriteice cream or frozen yogurt

Throw together abig salad with fruit

Throw together abig salad with fruit

Enjoy a cool

evening by star-gazing

Enjoy a cool

evening by star-gazing

nds overuck

nds overuck

friend you havent spokenwhile

friend you havent spokenwhile

Take a cool bubble bathTake a cool bubble bath

a letter to a frienda letter to a friend

, the temptation to gravitate towards the couch and stay

tside in ninety degree weather can be unbearable. I tend

tly the most pleasant way to face summer. So what are

e take care of ourselves. It helps take the edge off of the

to look forward to. STAY COOL!

, the temptation to gravitate towards the couch and stay

tside in ninety degree weather can be unbearable. I tend

tly the most pleasant way to face summer. So what are

e take care of ourselves. It helps take the edge off of the

to look forward to. STAY COOL!

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A r t s

ven in these tough times, a belief in art is strongin 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 morphedinto an artists' cooperative when time spent making the gallerywork proved too stressful for the owners. Suggested by Susan

Hope, the idea caught on quickly. "In three weeks," Nancy, whospecializes in mixed media, recalls, "we had thirty members!"

Now almost forty strong, this cooperativemade up mostly ofwomenoffers work in many media: painting, sculpture,

photography, glass, pottery, fiber, haiku and videoto nameonly a few.

A GALLERY FOR ALL SEASONSMaureen Wartski | Photographs by Martha Hamblin

The artists' work is displayed in a warm and friendly atmosphereAs a cooperative, visitors are sure to be greeted by an artistwho is taking his/her turn minding the store. "I enjoy bringingvisitors into the Gallery for the first time," Lynn Wartski, whoworks with copper sculpture, says. "They are always pleasantlysurprised."

The members speak enthusiastically about their gallery and theiart. Cheryl Knox, who works with pastels and stained glassemphasizes the unique friendships that have grown betweenmembers. Watercolorist Janae Lehto says that she joinedArt&Soul mainly to interact with other artists and has gainedknowledge, inspiration and motivation from them.

There are many sources for inspiration. Arianna Bara, meta

smith and jeweler, draws her inspiration from nature to formdelicate creations in silver. Jean Kaplan weaver of hand spunwools, silks, cottons and cashmeres tinted with natural dyessays that weaving speaks with shapes and colors "like a songthat needs no words." Martha Hamblin uses a Zen-like approachin her photography, simplifying objects to seek their essenceSusan Hope, who specializes in stained and fused glass says"My goal is to speak life into everything I do just as the naturaworld speaks its life into me," Brydie Palmore, whosewatercolor painting recently won second place in the Burlington

ART&SOULART&SOUL

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Artists League Senior Show, suggests that the viewer considerthe possibilities available in life. "Laughter, she adds, "is one ofthose possibilities."

Visitors are cordially invited to new shows, complete with livelyopenings, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on the first Friday of eachmonth. The Gallery also offers a variety of classes for adultsand children listed on the Art&Soul homepage and takes part inmany community activities such as the ones organized byDestination Downtown, Mebane. Watercolorist Juanita Wrenn

points out that what Art&Soul brings to the community is asimportant as the pleasure and inspiration that each artist receivesfrom the Gallery. "Beauty and creativity," she says, "are here to

be shared by all."

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E d u c a t i o n

In these chal lenging f inancial t imes, parents makecertain sacr i f ices to ensure they can navigate thecrunch and provide their chi ldren with the thingst h e y n e e d m o s t . G i v e n t h e f r e q u e n t n e e d f o r

s ac r i f i c e s when i t com es t o pay i ng f o r co l l ege , pa r en t s owe i t t o t hem se l ves t o m ake su r e t heyfocus on value.

S e c u r i n g t h e r i g h t e d u c a t i o n a t t h e r i g h t p r i c emeans doing the math to determine the real costof a col lege educat ion. While the real i ty check maynot be pleasant , i t can lead to considerable mon ey-saving decisions when i t comes to funding a chi ldscol lege educat ion.

PARENTS, PAYING FOR COLLEGE?

A f e w s m a r t , s i m p l e r u l e s c a n h e l p f a m i l i e sdetermine a real is t ic number to s tar t budget ing for

Student loan company MyRichUncle offers handy

tools for prospect ive borrowers. One tool , cal ledthe APR Monthly Repayment Calculator , providesstudent loan borrowers a new process where theycan v i ew exam pl es o f p r i va t e s t uden t l oans andrepayment f rom severa l d i f fe rent vantage poin t si nc l ud i ng t he cos t d i f f e r ence be t ween d i f f e r enrepayment terms, different repayment opt ions andthe impact of different interest rates on the overalcost . ARA

For more information on student loans and for online tools, visit www.MyRichUncle.com.

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Ma th Rule 1 - Know Your Estima ted Tota l 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 decoratingthe dorm room) when making a college financial

plan. Your school should be able to provide helpfulinformation on costs. Meanwhile, here are a few

insights that may help:

Four-year public college - If you're in-state, theaverage budget is about $18,000 per year, ofwhich tuition and fees are $6,185. The averageout-of-state budget should be about $28,000, ofwhich tuition and fees are $16,640. Studentsconsidering a public college should be mindfulthat tuition and fees are approximately one-thirdof their total budget.

Four-year private college - The average budgetshould be about $35,000 per year, of whichtuition and fees are close to $24,000. Studentsconsidering a private school should consider theirtuition and fees as just over two-thirds of theirtotal budget.

Two-year college - The average estimated budgetfor 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 shouldunderstand that tuition and fees areapproximately 20 percent of their total budget.

If, after determining the total cost, you and yourchild decide you need to borrow, keep in mind thateven a small change in rate can make a substantialdifference in the overall cost of a student loan. Forexample:

A $10,000 private student loan that has anaverage percentage rate (APR) of 8.69 percentwill cost $20,512 in interest if you defer

payment until after graduation.

Meanwhile, a $10,000 private student loan withan APR of 6.92 percent will cost $14,797 ininterest if you defer payment until aftergraduation.

In other words, a less-than-2-percent difference in therate of interest on a $10,000 loan translates to a $5,700difference in the amount you'll have to repay.

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Using the same examples above, recalculate the interestpayments if the borrower starts repayment on the student loanimmediately.

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 berealistic 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 latershould help parents and students make smarter borrowingdecisions.

Ma th Rule 3 - Understand theImpact of Your Repa ymentDecisions

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P r o f i l e

hether youare building anew home orupdating akitchen or

bath a visit toC a r o l i n aSupply is a

must. With over 3000 square feet of

showroom space, featuring a widevariety of many name brands and

products, it is easy to see why the people of Alamance County andsurrounding areas, make CarolinaSupply their first stop. Whetherworking with a homeowner, builder,or plumber and in many cases allthree, Carolina Supply's main goalis to provide excellent customerservice.

Carolina Supply has been thePiedmont's plumbing partner forover 24 years. Doug and NancyShoffner opened their firstshowroom in 1989 on Webb Avenueand two years later moved to theircurrent location at 1324 S. MebaneStreet in Burlington. They opened anadditional store in Asheboro in1995.

From kitchen to bath an abundanceof vignettes including working

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found. The friendly andknowledgeable staff atCarolina Supply isconstantly training

with vendors andsuppliers to stay up todate on products andinformation. Thehelpful staff will guideyou through from startto finish and assist youwith your selections.With products likeKohler, Aqua Glass,Elkay, Delta and manymore, there's alwayssomething new toknow. Trends areconstantly changingand so is the showroomat Carolina Supply.

Whether you're having a new home built or doing a little remodelingthere's something for everyone'sdcor in the state-of-the-arshowroom at Carolina Supply. Stop

by for a visit and let them help youcreate the bath or kitchen of your

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The women of Carolina Supply

Visit the Carolina Supply Burlington Showroom at 1324South Mebane Street, Burlington, NC 27215. Give thema call at 336 229-9980. You can also view their productsat their Asheboro showroom at 560 West Walker Avenue,Asheboro, NC 27203. To reach them in Asheboro, call336 629-4139. You may also see their product line andget more information on their website,www.carolinasupplyinc.com.

Front l-r Nancy Shoffner, Ce Ce Arenas, Chrystal McGee (managerof Asheboro showroom). Back l-r Kimberly White (manager

of Burlington showroom) and Lisa Foust

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S e l f

Self-esteem is based largely on whether or not we believein ourselves; trust ourselves to look out for ourselvesNot to be confused with being selfish, happiness comesfrom making conscious choices without resentment.

There are three key questions that we can ask ourselveswhen someone asks us to do something:

To What is

True for You

enerally, ourmost immediate,gut level

response is ourg e n u i n eresponse, and

yes or no is clear. Sometimes,we may agree to do something forsomeone because the compromiseis comfortable and pleases us

because the persons company iswhat we seek (i.e. such as choosingto go to dinner at a Chineserestaurant when you were leaningtoward seafoodyou can haveseafood next time). The danger is

in saying yes when we mean no.When we do this repeatedly,resentment builds up because ourneeds are not being met. The morewe compromise our integrity themore unhappy we become.

Motivation is important, because if

Do I want to do it?

Who am I doing it for?

What is my motivation?

we do things in the hopes that peoplewill like us, or to avoid creatingwaves, or to keep score (if I do this

for you, youll owe me), we also windup not getting what we need. Healthymotivation is BECAUSE WE WANTTO.

Ultimately, we are the only ones whocan make sure our needs get met. Itakes practice asking yourself thethree questions, and listening to whais true for you. With each consciouchoice you make, you build your selfesteem. And as you build your selfesteem, the happier you become.

Some folks have a hard time sayingno, and then they wonder why theyfeel overwhelmed much of the timeTrue, it is nice to help others andimportant to feel a sense ocommunity, but we want to enjoydoing things for ourselves as well.

Learninghow to

Listen

Learninghow to

ListenBy Cindy B. Davis

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

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E v e n t s a n d N e t w o r k i n g

08/ 01 Book Release Party for Breaking Dawnby StephenieMeyer at 9:00 p.m. To celebrate the release of Breaking Dawn, thefourth book in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer, we are havinga prom at Barnes & Noble! Get your prom photo made by local

photographer Scott Clapp. Participate in our Trivia Game and manymore activities. Reserve your copy of Breaking Dawn today! Buythe book at midnight! Barnes & Noble is located at 3125 WalthamBlvd. 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, chroniclesthe journey of a merry band of frontier characters devoted to self-gratification and the pursuit of pleasure. What they ultimately findis that hard work, honesty and a little luck provide salvation in asociety where lawlessness and murder are commonplace. Barnes& Noble is located at 3125 Waltham Blvd. Burlington. FMI call336.584.0869

08/ 06, 13, 20, 27 Cane Creek Calamities A fun filledmusical song and dance revue! With the rising cost of gas, morefolks are opting to stay home this summer and are looking for thingsto 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 worldaway. This year's productions include The Sword of Peace andPathway 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 CampOutdoor Drama, Producer James Wilson is offering a special forCane Creek Calamities of just $10/ticket general admission, $7children. The Snow Camp Outdoor Drama is located at 301 DramaRoad Snow Camp, NC 27349 FMI visitwww.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 finalinstallment of the Twilight series. Don't miss our last meeting!Barnes & Noble is located at 3125 Waltham Blvd. Burlington. FMIcall 336.584.0869

0 8/ 1 6 Book Signing with Carol Moore at 2:00 p.m.Greensboro's Confederate Soldiers written by Carol Moore tellsthe story of the men wearing the gray uniform of the ConfederateStates of America. Additionally, the little-known stories of mothers,wives and children left at home to maintain the homefront are toldfor 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 ofthis book club do not want to limit themselves to just one genre, soanything goes! New members are encouraged to join them in thereading area as they discuss Running With Scissors: A Memoir byAugusten Burroughs. Barnes & Noble is located at 3125 WalthamBlvd. Burlington. FMI call 336.584.0869

08/ 18 American Red Cross Babysitter's TrainingDeveloped for Youth like You! For Youth Ages 11 15 NOW

Includes Child & Infant CPR certification! Impress parents byearning your Babysitter's Training certificate from the AmericanRed Cross. You'll learn how toSupervise children and infantsPerform basic child-care skills such as diapering and feedingChoose safe, age-appropriate games and toys, Handle bedtime anddiscipline issues, Identify safety hazards and prevent injuriesCare for common injuries and emergencies such as choking, burnscuts and bee stings, Communicate effectively with parents, Findand interview for babysitting jobs. Enroll for Babysitter's TrainingToday.

For more information, contact Gina Wilborn at American Red Cross(336) 226-4906 OR [email protected].

08/ 19 Inheritance Cycle Book Clubat 7:00 p.m. Brisingrthe third book in the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini wil

be released on September 20th. In anticipation of this new releasewe have created a special book group to discuss the previous bookin the Inheritance Cycle. New members are welcome to join in aswe discuss Eragon, the first book in the series. Barnes & Noble islocated at 3125 Waltham Blvd. Burlington. FMI call 336.584.0869

The Friends of the Alamance County Public Librarieswilhold its 23rd Annual Book Sale from September 5-14 at MayMemorial Library's Friends of the Library Bookstore at 342 SSpring 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 from9:00 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. Proceedfrom the sale support library programs at all branches throughoutthe county. Donations of adult and children's books, videos, albumsand CDs will be accepted at all branches of the library (MayMemorial, Graham, Mebane, and North Park) until September 1Please, no magazines, Reader's Digests. or outdated textbooks. Formore information, please call 229-3588.

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 financialissues. 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 classesat Alamance Regional Medical Center. These classes will prepare you for breastfeeding and help you make it a positive experience for bothmother 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 nextmeeting will be held August 12 and August 19 in Alamance Regional's Education Center, Lower Level. To register or for more information callAlamance Regional's Education Center at 336-538-7550 from 8:00-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or email us at [email protected].

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H u m o r

OK! I was asked to be in awomanless beauty pageant toraise money for a good cause. Ifigure that if the Sheriff is in it,maybe I can take the kidding.How hard can it be? Right!Listen, I learned that it is waytoo much work being a woman!

Aside from trying on eveninggowns in front of the groomswaiting at a local bridal shop andcausing everyone at the localthrift shops to wonder why a 230

pound guy is sorting through theused bra section, i t becamedown-right dangerous. First,some gadget with seemingly 400hooks pulled my 40+ inch waistin to about 30 something inches.Then, these dancer tights cut offany circulation that was left fromwaist down. In the beginning the46 triple Ds, fully loaded with

30 pounds of water balloonsseemed OK, until the canals cutin my shoulders from the straps

began to meet bone. Whoeverdesigned ladys clothing neverstudied physiology. Arms do notfunction with zippers placeddown the middle of the back.Shoulder surgery may benecessary. Taking feet who weara size 13 firefighter boot and cramming them in a pair ofpointy-toed high heels is not wise. Im not going intodetails about false eyelashes that glue your eyes shut,

make-up that must stand up under hot stage lights, or wigcaps that cut off head circulation. I think you get the idea.

Now, by the time I am being crowned Mis A-O Civitan2008 here is my situation. Following two vigorous dancesand enough water to end the current drought pouring outof my pores, I am standing with my right heel twisted over

in front of my left little toethat is in so much pain thaI wish it were numb like therest of my legs. My kneesare pressed together and myelbows are pressed in to mywaist, both of which arethreatening to tear anyconnective tissue that maystill be intact. My shouldersare back, which by nowseems like a feat only aweight lifter could manageconsidering that my fronload now feels more like300 pounds. Finally, myhead is tilted slightly to theright. For those of you whowere thinking, What a

beautiful smile, trust me, iwas a GRIMACE!

Now, any guys who may bereading this magazine called

Woman, here is someadvice:

One, never rush a womanShe has more to do than youwant to know about.

Two, help her with her backzipper. Thats most likelywhy she married you.

Three, if she says she needs her feet rubbed at days endtrust me, she does!

Now, give me a pair of boxers, a football game to play, ora fire to fight. It is way too much work and way toodangerous being a woman, especially a beauty queen!

Editors note: The Womanless Beauty Pageant raised

over $5,500.00 to help a lot of special children

By Darryl R. Peebles

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 since1979 and serves with the Graham Fire Department as a Firefighter/Chaplain. Darryl was Fireman of the Year in 2004. Darryl was also a guest onthe Tonight Show with Jay Leno. For more information visit www.darrylpeebles.com

Its Way Too Much WorkBeing a Woman!

Its Way Too Much WorkBeing a Woman!

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Cul inar y Cor nerCul inar y Cor ner

Chicken Souval ki Gyr o St yl e

Gr il l ed Pineappl e Sl ices

Dir ect ions:

Di r ect ions:

1 fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and cut into rings

1/4 cup canned coconut milk

1/2 cup cinnamon sugar

Toasted coconut optional

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Calories: 794

Total Fat: 43.5g

Cholesterol: 133mg

Sodium: 3341mg

Total Carbs: 56.6g

Dietary Fiber: 3.9g

Protein: 44.7g

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Calories: 91

Total Fat: 1.8g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Sodium: 2mg

Total Carbs: 20g

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g

Protein: 0.4g

NUTRITION

INFO

NUTRITION

INFO

Ingr edient s:

Ingr edient s:

In a small bowl, mix the balsamic vinaigrette, juice from 1/2 lemon, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Place chicken in alarge re-sealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over the chicken, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Preheat an outdoor grill forhigh heat. Remove chicken from marinade and place on prepared grill. Discard remaining marinade. Cook chicken until juicesrun clear, about 8 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from heat, and allow to rest about 10 minutes before slicing into thinstrips. Place pita rounds on the grill, and cook for about 2 minutes, until warm, turning frequently to avoid burning. Arrangewarmed 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.

4 skinless, boneless chickenbreast halves

4 large pita bread rounds1 heart of romaine lettuce,

into 1/4 inch slices1 red onion, thinly sliced1 tomato, halved and sliced1/2 cup kalamata olives1/2 cup pepperoncini1 cup crumbled feta cheese

3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1/2 teapsoons freshly ground

black pepper

Souvl aki Mar inade:

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

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