August 2011 - OutreachNC Magazine

Aging Outreach Services 

AUGUST 2011 

Vol. 2 ISSUe 8 

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Navigating all your aging needs 

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‘Bless her heart’ 

Southern humor of 

bestselling N.C. author 

Celia Rivenbark

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August, for many, marks those last, long days of 

summer that may be savored with a trip to the 

coast, mountains, somewhere in-between or simply 

rocking in the porch swing as the sun begins to set. 

This month, we make the quick trip to Wilmington to 

set a spell with North Carolina bestselling author Celia 

Rivenbark, whose latest book, “You Don’t Sweat Much 

for a Fat Girl,” epitomizes Southern humor at its best. 

Southerners may be known for their drawl, but 

assuredly for their cuisine. The Moore County Chamber 

of Commerce sets the table with its annual fund-raiser 

in the Culinary Showcase where businesses compete 

for top honors. With good food in mind, the Apex Rotary 

works with Carrabba’s Italian Grill to add more flavor to 

local Meals on Wheels deliveries. And all of this savory 

food might leave you thirsty 

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Carrie Frye 

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From the Editor 

Inside this Issue... 

Ask the Expert.......................5 

Back Care............................37 

Caregiver Awards.................7 

Caregiver Spotlight............50 

Consumer Beware...............46 

Continuum of Care..............13 

Cooking Simple..................12 

Creative Retirement............21 

Gadgets & Good Finds..........6 

Grey Matter Games.............26 

Guiding Lights....................49 

Hospital Health...................32 

Independent Living............11 

Literary Circle......................17 

Long-Term Care..................27 

Medicare Update.................16 

Mental Health Minute..........38 

Money Matters.......NEW!......8 

Over My Shoulder..............20 

Planning Ahead...................25 

Senior Moments..................24 

Senior Shorts Guest 

Writer Celia Rivenbark 

from her new book, 

“You Don’t Sweat 

Much for a Fat Girl” 

.................................36 

Sentimental Journey........48 

Spirituality & Aging.............50 

Vitality.............................29 

Volunteer Opportunities.....33 


for some North Carolina wine like the muscadine and 

other fruit variety of Adams Vineyards in Willow Spring, 

where the family legacy grows deep on this century farm. 

With all good things in moderation, stay alert and be 

aware of the latest scams to avoid their negative impact 

in recognition of National Fraud Awareness. 

We also accentuate the positive with the pets in our 

lives and the veterinarians like Diane Schaller, DVM, 

who find honor in caring for our furry best friends. 

Welcoming friends and guests is what three couples 

do best at their respective bed and breakfast inns: 

Knollwood House, A Bed of Roses and Rosemary 

House, all of which could provide a perfect late summer 

getaway. Each was kind enough to share a scrumptious 

breakfast recipe, too. Until next month... 

—Carrie Frye 

Celia Rivenbark 

page 34 

Aging 

with pets 

page 30 

Adams 

Vineyards 

page 18 

Culinary Showcase 

page 10 

Meals on 

Wheels 

page 22 

page 14 

Life as Innkeepers 

page 39

Q 

: It seems like 

every time I turn 

around, something bad 

happens. I am 82 years 

old, and I can’t seem to 

get away from bad news, 

terrible things happening 

around me or just my 

family not being helpful. 

I find myself being really 

negative about everything 

and I shouldn’t feel this 

way. Can you offer some 

advice? 

A 

: Everyone must learn to manage both the 

stresses caused by major life events and the 

routine stresses of day-to-day life. Too much stress 

may adversely affect physical health, your ability to 

deal with problems, as well as your mental health 

and overall happiness. Perhaps it is time to try a few 

coping strategies that might help change your view. 

I am sure like most people you have dealt with 

loss and grief, money issues, challenging health 

issues, social role changes and family frustrations. 

You are the rule and not the exception. So, first of 

all—you are not alone! As we gracefully age, we 

are faced with a diverse array of new opportunities 

to overcome. That being said, here are a few things 

to consider: 

• Learn to be positive about social interactions 

and relationships by getting involved, volunteering, 

helping others or contributng to a cause. Sing in a 

group, play music and relax with beautiful melodies 

enjoyed by friends and family. All of these things 

may help improve your self-esteem. 

• Learn to be positive with your spiritual beliefs, 

and exercise that expression with others who support 

those beliefs such as church groups and civic groups. 

• Learn to be positive with your physical capabilities 

and focus on a healthy lifestyle. Perhaps walking 

with friends, a water aerobics class or a seated yoga 

session will help to change your perspective. 

• Learn to cope with frustrating people and 

circumstances with a positive spin by asking yourself 

how you can turn lemons into lemonade. Helping 

others will always help you. 

• Learn to focus on the things you do well, and 

Ask the Expert 


Our experts will answer 

any aging questions 

you might have. 

E-mail your questions to 

info@outreachnc.com 

or fax to (910) 695-0766. 

Wayne Davies, MA, MS 

Geriatric Care Manager 

AOS Care Management 

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do them often. Perhaps 

it is better to cut down 

on activities that are not 

your “cup of tea.” 

• Learn to surround 

yourself with positive 

thinkers and people with 

can-do attitudes. Positive 

perspectives of positive 

people are contagious. 

Finally, the best way 

to cope with all kinds of 

stress is through a strong 

belief in yourself and your ability to positively 

deal with situations. Believing in yourself has 

many positive effects on your physical and mental 

health. Moreover, others receive that benefit 

through your sympathy, empathy, encouragement 

and positive example. 

Support yourself by also seeking out 

professional help and counsel. Reach out to 

trusted relationships for assistance, too. You still 

matter, and you still count. Your own experience 

and wise counsel comes with age. I am positive 

you are still relevant. 

3 Moore County Locations: Pinehurst, Carthage & Southern Pines 

Call 910.295.2124 today!


Hot enough for you? I do not like the heat, the 

sun, the heat, the humidity, the heat; you get the 

idea. However, I am fortunate that I do not have an 

underlying condition or illness that makes tolerating the 

heat even harder. Many are not so lucky, and this time 

of year can be extremely debilitating. 

Diseases that cause heat intolerance such as Multiple 

Sclerosis (MS), make functioning in hot weather 

difficult. I am not sure exactly how it happens, but I 

have read in the literature that even a small increase 

in body temperature of one-half of a degree can be 

enough to cause problems. Imagine what these hot 

days of summer can do. 

Suggestions on ways to beat the heat are many. 

Misting the patio, deck or pool area can lower the 

outside temperature up to 20 degrees, and swimming 

has been considered one of the best exercises for 

those suffering from MS, because the pool water keeps 

body temperature low. However, these solutions can 

be expensive. Some commercial body coolers, such as 

neck and wrist coolers are relatively inexpensive, but 

may not be completely effective for users with MS. 

The most common way to keep the body’s 

temperature regulated is to use a body vest. 

There are many styles of body vests 

available, but they are basically broken 

into two groups: active and passive 

cooling. 

The active cooling vests have 

systems that push cool liquid 

through the vest via a motorized 

cooling unit. There is a definite 

advantage, because the cooling 

is very effective. The major 

disadvantage is the bulk and 

weight. An active cooling vest 

Cooling vests can help beat summer heat 

usually requires not only 

the vest, but also a separate 

cooling unit. Portability may 

not be practical. However, 

studies suggest that even 

after removing the vest, a 

person’s temperature may 

remain lower for about 

an hour. 

Passive vests (pictured), 

on the other hand, use 

Gadgets & Good Finds 

Connie Hess 

ice or gel packs placed in pockets. They can be worn 

under clothing or on top of it. Because the styles differ 

greatly, it is vital to do your homework before investing 

in one of these vests. I have seen them used very 

effectively. The prices vary widely, and it is important 

to know that there are resources for those who may not 

be able to afford the vest otherwise. For example, the 

Multiple Sclerosis Association of America has a program 

that will supply these vests to qualifying MS sufferers 

who qualify. (The application can be found on their web 

site, http://msassociation.org/programs/cooling; if you 

don’t have access to a computer, call me at 

(910) 246-5155, and I will mail an application 

to you.) 

I urge every person with MS, or 

anyone debilitated by the heat, 

to consider the purchase of this 

assistive device. With the proper 

vest, even a person with MS can 

more easily face these hot days 

of summer. 

Hess, a certified Assistive 

Technology Professional at Health 

Innovations Pharmacy, can be 

reached at (910) 246-5155. 

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Moore caregiver nominations due Sept. 9 

The 2nd Annual Moore 

County Caregiver 

Awards offer the opportunity 

to honor caregivers and 

volunteers who work with 

seniors. Day after day 

in the life of older adults, 

there are people who work 

and sacrifice to make sure 

that each senior has the 

opportunity to have a better 

quality of life. 

Nomination forms are 

available at right or online 

at www.outreachnc.com. 

Completed forms should be 

submitted by Sept. 9, 2011. 

Caregivers need only work, 

volunteer or live in Moore 

County to be nominated. 

Each nominee will be 

honored at a reception in 

October, and the top three 

finalists will be featured in 

the November edition of 

OutreachNC. 

Gold level sponsors 

are Sandhills Community 

College, Penick Village and 

OutreachNC. 

Angel sponsors include 

FirstHealth Home Care 

Services, Fox Hollow Senior 

Living Community, Moore 

Registry, Elmcroft of Southern 

Pines, and Garner Law Firm. 

Helping Hands sponsors are 

Health Innovations Pharmacy, 

Liberty Home Care & Hospice, 

Four Oaks Bank, Community 

Home Care & Hospice, Mollie 

Tobias Photography, Davis 

Video Productions, Prime 

Time Limousines, Uniquely 

Chic, Better Health Massage, 

AOS Hospitality House, 

Carolina Eye Associates and 

Crescent State Bank. 

For more information on 

the 2011 Caregiver Awards, 

contact Rhonda Priest at 

(910) 692-2434. 

Sponsored by: 

2nd Annual Moore County 

NOMINATION FORM 

Honor the people who make your life easier, better and longer. Day after day in the life of older 

adults, there are people who work and sacrifice to make sure that each senior has an opportunity to 

have a better quality of life. Now is the time to make sure those people finally get the recognition that 

they deserve. Nominations are open to the Moore County community. Simply download the 

nomination form at agingoutreachservices.com and fax, e-mail or mail the completed form to: 

Caregiver Awards c/o Moore Registry, P.O. Box 2478, Southern Pines, NC 28388 

Fax: 910-692-4436 or e-mail to mooreregistry@connectnc.com 

NOMINATION DEADLINE IS: Friday, September 9, 2011 

The Winner & Finalists will be featured in the November Issue of OutreachNC 

A selection committee of community peers will review all nominees and announce the three finalists at the 

caregiver appreciation reception/ceremony, October 28, 2011. The finalists will win a makeover and photo 

shoot to be featured in the November issue of OutreachNC. All nominees will be honored at the reception. 

*** NOMINATION GUIDELINES*** 

1. To be eligible for the award, the nominated person must be working or volunteering on a regular basis 

with senior adults in Moore County. 

2. All nominators must complete the nomination form and attach an essay describing why this nominee 

deserves the award. 

NOTE: Portions of the essay may be published in the November issue of OutreachNC 

3. All nominations must be received by September 9, 2011. 

4. Once the nomination has been received, you will be mailed/emailed a confirmation of receipt. It is your 

responsibility to notify the person you nominated about the nomination. If you have not received a 

confirmation two weeks prior to the deadline (September 9, 2011), please notify us immediately. Please 

keep copies of all nomination materials submitted, as they will not be returned. 

Sponsored by: 


2011 OFFICIAL NOMINATION FORM 

2nd Annual Moore County 

Fax form to (910) 692-4436, e-mail to info@mooreregistry.com 

or mail to Caregiver Awards, PO Box 2478, Southern Pines, NC 28388. 

Nomination deadline is September 9, 2011. 

NOMINATION FORM 

Honor the people who make your life easier, better and longer. Day after day in the life of older 

adults, there are people who work and sacrifice to make sure that each senior has an opportunity to 

have a better quality of life. Now is the time Fine Assisted to make Living sure those people finally get the recognition that 

they deserve. Nominations are open and to the Memory Moore Care County community. Simply download the 

nomination form at agingoutreachservices.com 190 Fox Hollow Rd. and Pinehurst, fax, NCe-mail or mail the completed form to: 

910-695-0011 

Caregiver Awards c/o Moore Registry, P.O. Box 2478, Southern Pines, NC 28388 


Fax: 910-692-4436 or e-mail to mooreregistry@connectnc.com


Debt, deficit and default 

think almost everyone has re-evaluated their own 

I financials in the last couple years. A little financial 

hardship is a good incentive to correct excessive 

spending, set goals to pay down debt and ensure 

adequate savings. 

It may get more difficult when your numbers are in 

the billions and you’re making decisions for an entire 

country but it’s not necessarily much different. 

It was impossible to miss the discussion on 

government deficit last month; from downgrading 

United States Debt to not paying Social Security 

checks, the reports were severe and ubiquitous. 

For once all the politicians and reporters agreed on 

something: fiscal policy must be changed. 

Currently, spending is higher than earnings, meaning 

each year’s deficit increases the overall debt. The 

quick solution is to raise the debt limit, currently 

$14.29 trillion. If the debt limit does not get raised, the 

government may be forced to choose between items 

such as defense or social security income, either of 

which would be detrimental to our economy. 

So if all we have to do is raise the debt limit, what’s 

all the debate about? Congress has authorized 

raising the debt ceiling ten times already in the 

past decade, and eventually, tax revenue won’t 

be enough to pay off the interest on that debt, not 

to mention other expenses like Social Security. 

So raising the debt ceiling also increases our 

expenses. It does not take budgeting brilliance to 

see that is not a good solution. 

Although raising the debt limit is not a permanent 

solution and could worsen our current financial 

condition, Congress will most likely include this as 

part of the solution because it is the quickest way to 

avoid default. 

When we cannot make 

payments, we go into default. 

Standard and Poor’s, a bond 

rating agency, has given U.S. 

Debt a AAA rating (the 

highest safety rating 

possible) for 70 years 

which has allowed us 

to borrow from other 

Money Matters 

Taylor Clement 

countries at minimal cost. During a default, interest 

rates we pay tend to go up to counterbalance the 

risk of investment. Even a one percent increase in 

our debt would increase the interest due by $140 

billion each year, causing innumerous other financial 

difficulties for the country. 

The only long-term options are to increase tax 

revenue or substantially decrease government 

spending, and we have two political parties arguing 

which is the lesser of two evils. In all likelihood, the 

solution is not either/or, it’s both. 

Like all the families who have faced financial 

difficulty in the last couple years, diligent budgeting 

and some sacrifices have made it possible to 

overcome the problems. There is no easy solution 

nor will it be fun, but part of being financially 

responsible is making the prudent decisions for a 

better future. 

Clement is a financial planner with Clement Capital 

Group. She offers securities and advisory services as 

an investment adviser representative of Commonwealth 

Financial Network(R), a member firm of FINRA/SIPC a 

Registered Investment Advisor. She can be reached at 

(910) 693-0032 or at taylor@clemencapitalgroup.com. 




10 OutreachNC OutreachNC • August 2011 • August 2011 Retirement 

community defends Culinary Cup 

Chicken, potato and pumpkin. For Penick 

Village, a continuing care retirement 

community in Southern Pines, it came 

down to these three ordinary ingredients for their win in 

the 2010 Culinary Showcase in Southern Pines. 

Of course, the chicken was a Cornish hen in an applecranberry 

compote, and the potatoes —a crispy wrap 

zinged with horseradish— were mere dressing for the 

dish’s star, perfectly seared scallops. A moist pumpkin 

cake frosted generously with cream cheese icing topped 

off Penick Village’s entry into the contest. 

Started in 2007 and organized by the Moore County 

Chamber of Commerce, the Culinary Showcase brings 

area restaurants together under a single roof for one night. 

Through this event, the chamber hopes to entice new 

customers for its members – one taste bud at a time. 

“The quality of restaurants in Moore County is 

astounding,” says Linda Parsons, vice president of the 

chamber. “The showcase gives the community a time to 

come together and sample all their foods while enjoying 

a fun night out.” 

The competitive aspect of the showcase adds to the 

event’s appeal. Chefs whisk their best creations to the 

judges, who are food professionals and local people of 

note. They rate the dishes on taste, presentation and 

originality. Awards are given for best entrée, appetizer 

and dessert with the Culinary Cup going to the eatery 

with the highest score in all three categories. 

Last year’s win for Penick Village came as a surprise to 

many. Penick’s win against formidable opponents shows 

how far institutional food has come. 

“You just don’t think of a rest home, for lack of a better 

word, as having that kind of cuisine,” says Tom Cruce, 

a Pinehurst man who enjoys the showcase every year. 

“The dish was excellent. I’d order it at a restaurant.” 

Jeff Hutchins, chief executive officer of Penick 

Village, says the showcase gave executive chef Scott 

Margolis a chance to put his creations up against 

“amazing restaurants.” 

“They’ve got great vision,” Hutchins says of Margolis 

and his team. “Scott is committed to making sure our 

residents get a great dining experience. I was thrilled the 

dining team got that honor.” 

On top of the official judging, everyone who attends 

the showcase gets a chance to weigh in on the best 

food. The People’s Choice award goes to 

the eatery with the most votes. In the event’s 

first year, Rhett Morris of Rhett’s Restaurant 

in Southern Pines, took 

home that prize. Last year, 

his chicken cordon bleu 

By Melanie Coughlin 

Special to OutreachNC 

with collard greens received rave reviews from the more 

than 300 guests. 

“It’s fun to compete against the big boys,” Morris says 

of the larger restaurants that participate in the showcase. 

Indeed, the challenge of going up against renowned 

chefs like those at the Carolina Dining Room and Elliott’s 

seems to be part of the appeal for smaller restaurants to 

compete. Bonnie Black, owner of The Market Place in 

Southern Pines, is entering the Culinary Showcase for 

the first time this year. 

“I’m a competitive person,” says Black, who is 

known for her chicken salad on a croissant. “I want to 

get the word out that we’re not just a sandwich shop. 

We have really good food, and we can compete with 

the big restaurants.” 

Due to its growth, the Culinary Showcase moves to the 

Carolina Hotel this year. It will cap off Pinehurst Resort’s 

23rd annual Labor Day weekend Food and Wine Festival. 

“They (the Moore County Chamber of Commerce) 

have established a brand for the Culinary Cup and have 

a really great format to showcase some of the better 

restaurants in the area,” says Kerry Andrews, director 

of marketing communications for the resort. “We felt it 

would be a great fit.” 

The Carolina Dining Room will still showcase its dishes 

but has bowed out of the competition this year because 

of its home turf advantage. 

Bonnie Black is ready no matter who the competition is. 

“Yeah, we can hang with the big boys,” she says 

mischievously. 

This year, the “big boys” will include Penick Village, no 

doubt eager to hold on to its shiny Culinary Cup. 

The showcase will be held on Sunday, September 4 from 

6 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and available at 

www.moorecountychamber.com or by calling (910) 692- 

3926. A portion of the proceeds go to scholarships for 

students in Sandhills 

Community College’s 

culinary arts program 

with the remaining 

proceeds supporting 

member programs. 

Penick Village executive chef Scott Margolis will have 

to top last year’s cornish hen to hold on to the Culinary 

Cup at the 2011 Culinary Showcase on Sept. 4. 

Photos courtesy of David Nicoll Photography 


Make time for activities that mean most 

OutreachNC 

This time of the year I am always reminded of going 

back to school and those extracurricular activities 

that came with it. Once the responsibilities of career 

and children have passed, there is more time for the fun 

things of life again. 

I see my Dad, who is retired, playing cards with friends, 

attending church breakfasts, gardening and eating out 

with friends on a regular basis. 

My grandmother, at 85 years old, has a social group 

that gathers once a month. They take turns meeting 

at someone’s house or going out to eat. They all have 

different life experiences and are at different places in 

their lives too, but they remain close and supportive. 

Extracurricular activities 

add spice and meaning 

to our lives. Most include 

spending time with 

other people. As people 

age, isolation may occur. 

Isolation can cause 

depression. The symptoms 

of depression affect every 

aspect of life, including 

energy, appetite, sleep, 

interest in work, hobbies 

and relationships. 

Interaction with people 

and getting the support 

you need plays a big 

role in lifting the fog of 

depression and keeping it 

away. You may not feel like 

reaching out, but make an 

effort to connect to others 

and limit the time you are 

alone. If you cannot get 

out, invite loved ones to 

visit you, or keep in touch 

over the phone or e-mail. 

Lots of group activities 

are available for seniors to 

attend. Local park systems 

often have different 

groups offering a variety of 

activities. Churches, travel 

agents and community 

centers are also places to 

start the search for what 

group activity fits your 

needs best. 

Whether you are attending a 

church meeting, a garden club 

or joining a bus tour to see 

major league baseball games 

all over the United States, 

enjoy your extracurricular 

activities. 



Independent Living 

Jill Murr 

Murr, Community Educator 

at Preferred Living Solutions, 

a care management team, can be 

reached at (919) 535-8713 or jill@preferredlivingsolutions.com.


Cooking Simple 

Rhett Morris 

Nothing says summertime 

quite like a ripe and juicy 

tomato. I can remember 

as a child having them all day 

long. At breakfast, we would 

have grits, eggs, bacon and sliced 

tomatoes. Then for lunch, it 

was a tomato sandwich, and 

dinnertime brought stewed 

tomatoes with squash and 

onions. I did not particularly 

like tomatoes as a child, but if they were growing in 

the garden, we were eating them. As I got older my 

taste for them developed, and now I look forward to 

them each year. 

Tomatoes are really a simple food. You can eat 

them raw, grilled, broiled, boiled, canned, sautéed 

or fried. They also happen to be healthy and have 

many nutritional qualities. They actually are better 

for you than apples. They are low in calories and fat, 

but are a rich source of dietary fiber, minerals and 

vitamins. Tomatoes help control cholesterol, aide in 

weight reduction, supply great antioxidants, contain 

lycopene which helps protect your skin and are very 

high in potassium and vitamins A and C. 

There are over 1,000 varieties of tomatoes grown 

by local farmers as well as home gardeners. Tomatoes 

are one of the easiest and most common things you 

can grow at home. All you need is a small bed or 

flower pot, and a little attention. At the restaurant, 

local growers provide us with a range of tomatoes 

How ‘bout them tomatoes 

including: Heirloom, Early Girl, Primo Red, Goliath, Trust, 

Geronimo, Sun Sugar, Plum, Better Boy and my favorites, 

German Johnson or Cherokee Purple. Another popular 

Southern dish is fried green tomatoes. These are simply 

any variety of tomato picked before they turn red, then 

sliced, battered and fried. 

This month we will highlight a very simple, but 

delicious Southern recipe. It is my version 

of the perfect tomato sandwich. 

Rhett’s 

Tomato 

Sandwich 

2 pieces of your 

favorite white bread 

(very lightly toasted) 

2 slices vine ripened 

tomatoes, peeled 

Salt and Pepper to taste 

Dukes Mayonnaise 

Lay tomato slices on a paper towel, 

lightly salt and pepper, and let rest. Lightly toast bread 

and spread mayonnaise on both slices. Place sliced 

tomatoes in the middle and enjoy! Or for an upscale 

taste, add fresh mozzarella cheese and basil. 

Do you have your own version of the perfect tomato 

sandwich? Share your special recipe by e-mailing 

rhett@rhettsinc.com. 

Morris, owner of Rhett’s Restaurant, Personal 

Chef & Catering in Southern 

Pines, can be reached 

at (910) 695-3663. 

Fresh grown 

tomatoes 

provided by 

David’s Produce 

in Ellerbe and 

Millstone Farm in 

Cameron. 


Never too early to have life in order 


On a daily basis, it is evident that so many of us 

have not thought about the “what if” of life. Or 

we have thought about it, but we probably have 

not put the appropriate documents in place or spoken to 

our loved ones about it. 

What would happen to your estate? Who would take 

care of you, your spouse or your family? I cannot 

stress the importance of having life in order regardless 

of age. 

An advance health care directive (also known as a living 

will, personal directive, advance directive or advance 

decision) are instructions given by individuals specifying 

what actions should be taken for their health in the event 

that they are no longer able to make decisions due to 

illness or incapacity. It also appoints a person to make 

such decisions on their behalf. A living will is one form 

of advance directive, leaving instructions for treatment. 

Another form authorizes a specific type of power of 

attorney (POA) or health care proxy, where someone is 

appointed by the individual to make decisions on their 

behalf when they are incapacitated. 

People may also have a combination of both. 

Professionals often encourage having both documents to 

provide the most comprehensive guidance regarding their 

care. A POA is a written authorization to represent or act 

on another’s behalf in private affairs, business or some 

other legal matters. If a loved one is diagnosed with any 

memory condition, it is even 

more important to immediately 

act on these decisions and 

have all requests documented 

legally. Choosing the perfect 

individual can be difficult as you 

want to choose someone who 

would respect your wishes, 

not theirs. Typically a child, 

relative or friend is able to 

fulfill the duties; however, 


Continuum of Care 

Elizabeth Ragsdale 

an attorney or geriatric care manager can also act as the 

responsible party. 

Throughout my everyday encounters working with 

seniors and their families, there are some important 

things to think about. Discussing lease agreements, 

managing funds and making life changing decisions such 

as a move to senior living are tasks that require proper 

thought and guidance. 

Although these discussions are not easy, I strongly 

encourage you to think about the “what if” and have plans 

in place before undue burdens are left. Each day we are 

sure to have a situation that is uncontrollable, but your 

end of life care should not be one of them. 

Ragsdale, marketing director at Fox Hollow Senior Living, 

can be reached at (910) 695-0011 or Eragsdale@5sqc.com. 

Pinehurst 

Medical 

Clinic 



You answer the phone... 

“Hi Grandma, this is John. I’m in a bit of trouble 

and need some help from you. Could you send me a 

Western Union money transfer for $500 right away?” 

It’s the middle of the night. The call woke you from 

a deep sleep. You cannot find your glasses. You want 

to help your grandson. As hard as it is to say ‘no’ to 

him, that is exactly what you should do. Ask him to 

call back in the morning, or to give you a number 

where you can call him. More than likely, this caller 

was not your grandson but instead a fraudent attempt 

to take money. This type of fraud is being perpetrated 

on seniors nationwide. 

Unfortunately, this is just one type of telephone 

and electronic fraud designed to get money and 

information from unsuspecting people. Fraud does 

not just happen to senior citizens, but they are by far 

the largest group being targeted. 

The Computer Protection Division of the North 

Carolina Attorney General’s office received 21,879 

complaints from state residents last year. The 

complaints included health care, lending, Do Not Call 

violations, telemarketing fraud, collections and credit. 

Unwanted telephone calls and telemarketing fraud 

were the third and fourth most common complaints. 

The Federal Communications Commission has 

designated Aug.1-7 as National Fraud Awareness 

Week to bring attention to the many kinds of fraud 

going on via both telephone and computer. 

David Kirkman, assistant Attorney General for North 

Carolina, is the manager of the elder fraud prevention 

project. Asked if fraud was increasing, he says that 

complaints to the Attorney General’s office were 

“holding steady,” but that many incidents of fraud 

go unreported. He offers these suggestions to help 

seniors be aware of fraud and to avoid it: 

• Never share your personal information (such as 

your Social Security number, bank account number 

or credit card information with anyone you don’t know 

who contacts you, no matter whom they claim to be 

• Never agree to deposit a check from someone 

you don’t know and wire money back to them. While 

the check may look real, it is a fake. 

• Always read paperwork carefully before you sign 

it or pay any money. 

• Say no to “now or never” offers, and walk away 

from high pressure sale pitches. 

• Be very cautious about responding to telemarketers, 

e-mail pitches or door-to-door sellers. 

Seniors often target of fraud 


• Be skeptical about 

upfront fees. North Carolina 

law makes it illegal to 

collect advance fees for some types of work such as 

foreclosure assistance and debt settlements help. In 

other cases, such as for home repairs, paying the full 

bill in advance is never a good idea. If you must pay 

upfront, use a credit card when possible to protect 

yourself in case things do not go as expected. 

• It is best to do business with a company you know 

or has been recommended to you by friends and 

family. Check out a company before you do business 

with them by calling the Consumer Protection Division 

at 1-877-NO-SCAM. 

Many calls involve donations to a charity. Before 

you donate, Greg Tanner, AARP associate director 

for AARP North Carolina, recommends the following: 

get the charity’s full name, address and telephone 

number; ask how much of your donation goes to 

fundraising costs; check with the state attorney 

general or secretary of state to see if the charity 

is registered; check a charity’s rating by the Better 

Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance online at 

www.give.org. 

Other types of telemarketing fraud include offers for 

credit cards with lower interest rates, free grants, or 

debt consolidation services. Many of these pitches 

are made using illegal robo-calls which 

ask consumers to press a number to 

speak with a representative. To cut 

down on such calls, sign up at 

www.donotcall.org or call (888) 

382-1222 from the number 

you wish to register. 

The Federal Trade 

Commission estimates 

that $40 billion a 

year is taken from 

u n s u s p e c t i n g 

c o n s u m e r s . 

Caution and 

common sense 

can keep you 

from being 

a victim. If 

s o m e t h i n g 

sounds too good 

to be true, it 

probably is. 

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Almost weekly, I deal with a client who is retiring 

and has questions about when to take out 

Medicare Part B. Most people get Part A automatically 

at age 65, or before age 65 after a 24-month waiting 

period on disability. When to take Part B is particularly 

confusing if you are on or coming off a Group, 

Retirement or Cobra Insurance from an employer. Let’s 

briefly consider each one. 

Group Insurance: Typically, you would take out 

Part B coming off group insurance at age 65, if you 

retire then. These days, many people are working 

beyond age 65 to get full Social Security Benefits or 

to keep a spouse covered until they reach age 65. 

This was the case with my own parents. At age 65, 

my dad was still working. He had a group insurance 

plan with his employer, and my mother was covered 

under his plan. At age 65, my mom and dad opted 

out of Part B. At age 66, when dad retired and lost 

his group coverage, he applied for his Part B as did 

mom at age 69. There were no penalties for them 

since they had creditable coverage with dad’s group 

insurance and applied within eight months of losing 

this coverage. (I would suggest applying three months 

before losing this coverage.) They also purchased a 

Medicare Supplement and Part D prescription drug 

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When to take out Medicare Part B 

Retirement Insurance: Some 

people get insurance from their 

employer after they retire, and it could 

continue beyond age 65. It also often 

covers the spouse of the retiree. In this 

case, both would take out Part B at 

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insurance being secondary 

coverage, assuming both are 65. At this time, you may 

also want to compare the cost and benefits of: 1) Original 

Medicare, a Medicare Supplement and Part D prescription 

drug coverage or 2) Medicare Advantage Plan as opposed 

to Original Medicare and Retirement Insurance. 

Cobra Insurance: Under federal COBRA law, 

companies with at least 20 employees enrolled in a 

group plan must allow former workers to buy into the 

group health plan for up to 18 months. This is typically 

for people under age 65 since COBRA would become 

secondary insurance to Medicare after age 65. With this 

plan, the former employee pays the entire premium 

themselves. In this scenario, at age 65, you should take 

out Part B to avoid possible late penalties associated 

with delaying enrollment. Every situation is different, 

but I have not had a client where it was beneficial for 

them to stay with COBRA at age 65 and beyond. Instead, 

they utilized Original Medicare (Parts A and B) with one 

of the other Medicare choices mentioned above. COBRA 

may be able to protect a spouse for up to 36 months in 

certain circumstances. 

Of course, this is just touching the surface of these 

issues, but I hope it offers some direction in making your 

choices and planning. 

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Literary Circle 


Book Review: Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier 

At first, I was not too interested in this book, which 

was written by the author of “Girl With a Pearl 

Earring,” which I had enjoyed 

reading. I had little interest in 

fossils, either hunting for them 

or reading about people who do. 

However, we can always learn 

something new, and in this book 

I did. 

Set in the early 1800s on 

the cliffs of the south coast of 

Book Review 

Cos Barnes 

England, the book describes 

at great length, Mary Anning, 

a poor, uneducated and rather 

strange young woman who 

was hit by lightning as a baby. Mary has the gift 

for spotting fossils no one else can see. To make 

a livelihood for her family, she cleans them and 

prepares them for sale or display. Daily, she scours 

the cliffs near her home, looking for specimens. 

One day, she and her brother hit the jackpot — they 

uncovered the fossilized skull of an unknown animal, 

which they identified as a crocodile although it had a 

huge bulbous eye. This discovery leads to some fame 

and fortune for Mary, along with some romance, 

although she was treading in male-dominated waters 

and was barred from the academic community, who 

considered themselves superior to her. 

Running interference for her is a new friend, Elizabeth 

Philpott, a spinster newly come to Lyme Regis from 

London and who shares her interest in searching the 

beaches for fossils. Although Elizabeth, a collector of 

fish fossils, is somewhat 

of a prude, the two 

have their interests in 

common. Although 

they clash over several 

things, they eventually 

realize their friendship 

is stronger than the 

pettiness of society. 

You will be 

captivated by the 

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18 OutreachNC • August • August 2011 2011 

Family at heart 

of vineyard 

By Carrie Frye 

Staff Writer 

North Carolina 

Century Farms 

in themselves 

harvest a family legacy with 

“100 years of continuous 

agricultural heritage.’ One 

particular century farm in 

Willow Spring, just outside 

Fuquay-Varina in Wake 

County has been in the 

Adams family since the 

1700s established with a 

land grant from the King 

of England. Over 100 acres 

once produced fertile fields 

of tobacco. Although the 

family still leases out land 

for tobacco farming, the family patriarch, 

John Adams, grew his dream of having a 

vineyard into a reality in 2006 by planting 

muscadine grapes, the grapes first found in 

North Carolina. 

“Muscadines grow here and are drought 

tolerant. If you walk out in the woods, you 

wouldn’t have to walk 10 feet without seeing 

a muscadine vine,” explains Quincy Adams, 

John’s son, who now runs the family vineyard 

with his mother Joyce. 

John passed away unexpectedly last 

October, leaving the vineyard as a labor of 

love for the family to plow ahead with. Quincy, 

41, has always shared his father’s love for the 

land and agriculture. 

“Quincy’s heart is here on the farm,” says 

Joyce, 69, who manages the tasting room, 

greeting visitors with her contagious smile 

and offering tastings of the family’s wines and 

her own homemade jams and jellies. 

“We grow all the fruit. If it doesn’t grow 

on the farm, it doesn’t go in a bottle,” adds 

Photos by Mollie Tobias 

Joyce Adams and her son, Quincy, welcome visitors to Adams Vineyards 

off N.C. 42 in Willow Spring Tuesday through Sunday to taste the family’s 

collection of wines, three of which have taken honors at the North Carolina 

State Fair Wine Competition. For more information, call (919) 567-1010 or 

visit the web site at www.adamsvineyards.com. 


Quincy with a grin. 

Not only is all the fruit grown on the family’s 

land, it is also tended and picked by hand. 

Adams currently bottles a variety of dry, semisweet, 

sweet and fruit wines as well as a red 

muscadine grape juice. 

“Muscadines are typically better younger, 

whereas vinifera are better aged. Timing can 

be crucial. One day off in fermentation can 

cause too much residual sugar,” describes 

Quincy of the winemaking process. “All the 

fruit wines are done by hand, which makes 

them extremely labor intensive.” 

Since October, Quincy has had to pour 

himself into winemaking, as his father did not 

leave behind any recipes for the family wines. 

“My flavors are totally different. I’m 

much more meticulous. So it is chemistry, 

horticulture and agriculture,” laughs Quincy, 

who teaches viniculture or winemaking at 

Wake Technical Community College as well 

as viticulture, the study of grapes, at Johnson 

Technical Community College. 

continued page 19


He has been able to 

implement a cold stabilization 

process to remove tartrates 

from the wine and reinvent 

all the family wines as well 

as adding four new ones, 

including a dry White Oak 

and Scarlett Oak, a sweet 

Clara Breeze, named for his 

grandmother, and a blueberry fruit wine. 

Knowing the vineyard and winery processes are the 

legacy that Quincy is sharing with his wife Robin, his 

9-year-old daughter Regan and 10-year-old stepson TJ, 

who get to participate in the picking process this year. 

“Dad wanted to establish something here for future 

generations,” says Quincy. 

Picking the grapes leads up to the vineyard’s annual 

Grape Stomp Festival, which attracted over 500 visitors 

last year. This year’s stomp is set for Saturday, Sept. 17 

and sure to be barrels of fun. Three rounds of stomping 

produce winners that end with a stomp off with the 

previous year’s winner until a new winner is declared. 

“Women have won every year,” declares Joyce. “And 

no, we don’t keep the stomped juice,” she adds laughing, 

“we just let the kids play in it.” 

The stomp kicks off a busy fall season for the vineyard 

hosting monthly wine and cheese pairings and 

participating in the N.C. Muscadine Harvest Festival, 

Sept. 24 in Kenansville, the N.C. Seafood Festival, Sept. 

30 – Oct. 2, in Morehead City and RiverFest, Oct. 7-9, in 

Wilmington. 

“Right now, we are getting inventory up,” says Quincy. 

Adams unique bestsellers right now are Wine Freezers, 

which come in margarita, Mojito, sangria, strawberry 

and peach flavors. A half bottle of wine gets added to 

a small bag or a whole bottle to a large bag with water, 

then frozen and poured for a refreshing summertime 

wine treat. For colder months, Adams offers a bag of 

mulling spices to mix with wine in a crock-pot and 

served hot to warm wine drinkers from the inside out. 

Aside from the winery, Adams wines are available 

at the Cleveland Draft House in Garner. And now that 

Joyce has secured a wholesale permit, the mother 

and son team is working on 

growing their niche market. 

“Within two months, we will 

have wines going down the 

road across North Carolina,” 

says Quincy. “We’re slowly 

expanding the vineyard.” 

The winery and tasting room 

welcomes patrons, most of 

whom find the vineyard on the North Carolina wine 

map, to sample wines Tuesday through Saturday from 

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. 

“I really enjoy meeting the people that come in to 

taste the wines,” says Joyce, who along with Robin 

highly recommends the Papa Johnny’s White Bliss as 

their current favorite. “I’m hoping to expand and retire 

all in the same year and give it all to Quincy,” Joyce adds 

thoughtfully. 

“I always wanted to farm,” says Quincy, “and be here 

on the farm.” 

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Happiness 

is... 

Over My Shoulder 

Ann Robson 

It is a sad state of affairs 

when things have gotten 

so bad that we need 

to declare a “Happiness 

Happens” month in August. 

How do you define 

happiness? 

There is a Secret Society 

of Happy People that 

encourages the expression 

of happiness and discourages parade-raining. Paraderainers 

are those who do not want to hear your happy 

news. 

The Society wants to “help people recognize more 

happiness and encourage them to talk about it.” The 

desired side effect of this is contagious happiness. 

It is not easy to define happiness. What makes 

me happy may drive another person to distraction. 

However, since the idea is to spread the word about 

happiness, I am pleased to share my happy things. 

A beautiful sunset takes my breath away and 

makes me happy that I have witnessed one of 

nature’s many wonderful sights. Over the years, I 

have taken more sunset pictures than I can count. 

Now, sunrise is another thing. I have one sunrise 

picture. As a non-morning person, I do not usually 

watch the sun come up. 

A young child’s smile brings happiness, particularly 

if the smile is meant for me by a member of my 

family. There is something so innocent and trusting 

about that smile. I see no reason to tell them that life 

is not going to be all smiles. 

Having things in my universe in a happy alignment 

is always heart-warming. Sure, we all encounter 

some less than happy times, but when everything 

seems to be perking along the way it should; that 

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is happiness. It would be a super-happy event if we 

could spread happiness to those who need it most. 

There is so much strife, violence, fear and hunger in 

the world. We cannot fix it all, but we could fix one 

person or family. 

My family brings happiness to our home. We are 

fortunate to be able to enjoy life, and we do try to 

spread some of that good feeling around. 

But let’s face it, many people will have a tough time 

telling you what happiness means to them. Asking a 

few questions may help: 

What was your happiest moment recently? 

What song makes your toes tap? 

What TV show makes you laugh? 

What is your favorite childhood food? 

Who makes you smile just thinking about them? 

Where was your favorite vacation? 

What is your favorite holiday? 

If you find happiness tough to describe, here 

are 31 other words that might help get you to 

a more positive state: amaze, amuse, anticipate, 

borrow, celebrate, cheer, compassion, contentment, 

delight, enthusiam, exuberance, fun, give, gladness, 

gratitude, hope, humor, inspiration, joy, love, 

nostalgic, optimistic, peace, play, relief, satisfaction, 

spirituality, spontaneity, surprise, sweetness and 

vitality. Share any of these feelings, and you will 

add happiness to both yourself and someone else. An 

idea like that could catch on! 

We have a tattered copy of the Charles Schulz book 

“Happiness is a Warm Puppy,” which is one of my 

favorites. It lifts my heart just to leaf through it and 

smile at the pictures. 

Happy Happiness Month! 

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Creative Retirement 

The 5th Annual Summer Academy: The War Between 

the States—150 Years Since Fort Sumter at 

Sandhills Community College (SCC) began on a Monday 

and ran through Thursday entertaining a record number 

of attendees. College President Dr. John Dempsey 

engaged the audience and enlightened the participants 

of the politics leading up to the Civil War. Actress and 

storyteller, Joan Leotta portrayed the aunt of Belle Boyd, 

a Confederate spy during the era leaving the audience 

spellbound with her humorous rendition of the aunt’s 

perception of Belle’s exploits. Professor Tim Haley 

provided a musical tribute of the era’s patriotic tunes in 

the pack house of the Malcolm Blue Farm and the event 

closed with Chef Warren Lewis’ culinary interpretation 

of a period meal during the with Johnny cakes, chicken, 

rice, swamp cabbage and blueberry cobbler. 

“This mentions just a few presentations. The list goes 

on,” says Lori Williams, director of community education 

and outreach and coordinator of the event. 

The Summer Academy has an advisory committee 

consisting of Connie Atwell, Kay Bozarth, Florence 

Fick, Pat Green and Rosemary Zuhone, all from Moore 

County. The committee meets in December to begin 

brainstorming for the summer event. 


Summer Academy participants declare program a success 

“ A c c o l a d e s 

expressed on the 

evaluations were 

overwhelmingly 

positive,” adds 

Williams. 

“The session 

entitled Economics 

Rampant by 

Professor Kirk 

Lynch supported 

what every speaker 

seemed to elude to 

that the Civil War 

was fought over 

politics and money, 

and Lynch was the perfect closing to a wonderful week,” 

says Lois Holt of Southern Pines. 

For more information, contact Williams at (910) 246- 

4943 or williamslo@sandhills.edu. A photo gallery of the 

event can be found at www.sandhillscommunitycollegece. 

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Rotary serves up 

thrills on wheels 



Once a month, Ethelene 

Lassiter eats a nice 

nine-ounce centercut 

tenderloin and salad from 

Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Apex. It 

is delivered right to her house by 

two chipper men, both members 

of the Rotary Club of Apex. The 

dinner is a pleasant change from 

the everyday meals delivered by 

Meals on Wheels of Wake County. 

Ethelene appreciates every 

meal —foods she likes such as 

collard greens, ribs, barbecue and 

beans— but she likes the food 

from Carrabba’s best. That one 

special meal was the brainchild 

of Rotarian John Cicero. Members 

of his Rotary regularly delivered 

dinners for Meals on Wheels, 

and Cicero was the club’s most 

enthusiastic volunteer, taking 

more shifts than any of his peers. 

He says he takes seriously Rotary’s 

edict to put service above self, and 

he saw a way to do that in Meals 

on Wheels. 

The organization dates back to World War II, when 

the first meals were delivered in canteens to British 

servicemen. In the United States, Meals on Wheels 

formally launched in Philadelphia in the 1950s. Today, 

all 50 states have some sort of Meals on Wheels. Though 

not every program is affiliated with the official Meals on 

Wheels Association of America, all provide free or lowcost 

meals to seniors daily. Meals on Wheels of Moore 

County delivers not only to seniors but to anyone who 

needs food. 

“As good a program as it is, the food is kind of bland 

because it is going to people who can’t handle a palate 

of spicier foods,” Cicero says. “After delivering for a while, 

Photo by Mollie Tobias 

Carrabba’s Italian Grill proprietor Andrew Craft, left, hands off Carrabba’s meals to Apex 

Rotary Club members, Jason Rackley and John Cicero, for their monthly Meals on Wheels 

deliveries, which allows both entities to give back to the Apex community. 


I thought, ‘I’d love to take these people some real food.’” 

Cicero approached Carrabba’s then-manager Eric 

Anderson about donating a meal one time. It was a 

natural place to make the request because the Apex 

Rotary has its weekly meetings at Carrabba’s. Anderson 

shocked Cicero by saying he would not donate just one 

meal but would instead do it once per month. Anderson’s 

own grandmother was involved with Meals on Wheels, 

and he understood how the program changed seniors’ 

lives. After Anderson was plucked to manage a different 

Carrabba’s, the new manager, Andrew Kraft, embraced 

the idea immediately. 

continued page 23


“We as a company have a commitment to our 

neighbors to have an active presence in our 

community,” says Kraft. “John approached me. 

After he explained it, it was definitely something I 

wanted to get on board for.” 

Kraft makes his entire menu available to Meals on 

Wheels clients. They may choose anything on the menu, 

even a three-course dinner if they like. 

Alan Winstead, executive director of Meals on Wheels 

of Wake County, says the unique partnership between 

Carrabba’s and Rotary is the only one of its kind out of 

the several communities the organization serves. 

“It’s certainly a partnership that could be duplicated,” 

he says with a note of optimism. 

It takes 125 volunteers 

for Meals on Wheels of 

Wake County to deliver 

1,300 meals per day. 

That adds up to more 

than 300,000 meals 

delivered each year. 

The organization is 

a not-for-profit with 

about one-half of its 

operations supported 

by the government and 

the other half coming 

from fundraisers and 

donations. 

“Volunteers are the 

very soul of our program,” 

Winstead says. “They 

contribute about threequarters 

of a million 

dollars in in-kind support 

in a year.” 

Cicero’s delivery 

partner Jason Rackley 

says the pair visits with 

the people on the route 

for a few minutes. They 

enjoy hearing about 

their grandchildren and 

checking in on their 

health. 

Sherri Lassiter, 

Ethelene’s niece, notices 

the volunteers’ kindness. 

Her mother also receives 

dinners from Meals on Wheels. Sherri says 

the volunteers are kind and always make a 

point of asking if her mother needs anything. 

Winstead says he thinks the volunteers get as 

much out of the relationships as they give, and 

Rackley agrees. 

“It’s very rewarding for us, too,” says Rackley. 

Meals on Wheels serves multiple areas in the region. 

For more information, call (919) 708-4181 in Lee County, 

(910) 692-6384 in Moore County, (910) 272-5055 in 

Scotland County and (919) 387-6336 in Wake County. 

Volunteers are always needed. Learn more by visiting 

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Senior Moments 

Barb Cohea 

Once again, I am 

adding to the 

long list of things I 

should no longer try at home. 

Mountain biking. I’m sure on 

hardpacked trails of . . . say, 

a mile or so and FLAT, it 

can be fun, but like many 

other of life’s activities, 

there is a fine line between 

a good time and wishing you were dead. Day before 

yesterday, I crossed that line. 

It was a cool day, no breeze, and both my husband 

and I had the day off —a combination for disaster, 

especially the part where we’re both off. 

My husband is a thrill-seeker, which means he 

always looks for trouble. So much so that if there was 

a king of thrill seeking he would be it. When we go out 

to have fun, if he doesn’t see the bright lights and hear 

the dead relatives calling, it hasn’t been a good time. 

For me, a near death experience in no way enhances 

my day off, and mostly, that’s due to the possibility of 

death. 

Some people have memories of walks on moonlit 

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until tree branches stopped us just short of a cliff. Then 

there was the offshore trip. We ran into the Pacific 

Ocean’s version of the perfect storm. Thirty-six hours 

of screaming winds, raging 30-foot seas while we 

drifted toward Japan, and I hurled the entire contents 

of my colon. Ah . . . the good life. 

And so we got out the mountain bikes, whose use 

had pretty much been, up to this point, restricted to 

city streets (and not ones in the mountains either). 

Our destination was a lake four miles down a one-lane 

sand track into the wilderness. Note: the use of the 

word “sand.” Maybe I should add “dry” sand, very dry, 

in several long stretches. And the sand was thick, very 

thick and loose like the kind you walk through up by 

the dunes and your legs ache. That kind. 

It was fun for about the first 15 seconds. I had the 

thrill of moving and birdsong and dappled shade 

surrounded me. I felt powerful, and then it started 

getting hard to move the pedals in a circle, which 

would also move the tires in a circle and propel me 

forward. 

As my bike wobbled, my husband yelled, “Put it in 

the lowest gear.” 

Besides the fact that I don’t know what that means 

as I just flip the gears all over the place until it’s easy 

to pedal, I believed it was in the “lowest gear.” Unless, 

of course, “lowest” means harder to pedal, and he was 

trying to kill me. 

My legs finally got “warmed up.” They were really 

burned up, but what with the heavy breathing, and 

sweat pouring off my person, what’s the difference? 

“See? It’s getting easier now,” My husband said, 

sucking air. 

I would’ve responded, but the options were breathe 

and pedal or speak and fall off bike, which did happen 

every time the sand got thick enough and the pedals 

wouldn’t move at all. We actually had to walk. Did you 

know it takes longer to walk a bike than to simply 

walk? Scientifically proven. 

I would have quit and walked back to the starting 

point, but my beet-colored husband, sweating like a 

large piggy in the 90 degree heat, proclaimed he was 

having fun. Got to the lake, got back and I remember 

nothing in between. My legs sure do, but they ain’t 

talking. Ah, good times! 

Cohea, a freelance writer, can be reached by e-mailing 

a37_tao@hotmail.com. 


Five important estate planning documents 

It may be the subject matter —death, incapacity and 

taxes— that causes us to avoid estate planning. 

However, the fact is that, no matter what your age or how 

much wealth you’ve accumulated, you need an estate 

plan to protect yourself, your loved ones and your assets 

— both now while you’re still active as well as after your 

death. Having an effective estate plan is one of the most 

important things you can do for your family. 

Being organized may make your meeting with your 

attorney more productive and may expedite the planning 

process. But before visiting with your legal counsel, you 

need a basic understanding of the documents he or she 

may recommend for your plan. 

1. Will. A will simply provides instructions for distributing 

your assets to your family 

and other beneficiaries 

upon your death. 

2. Durable power of 

attorney. A power of 

attorney is a legal document 

in which you name another 

person to act on your behalf. 

This person is called your 

agent or attorney-in-fact. 

You can give your appointed 

agent broad or limited 

management powers. 

3. Health care power of 

attorney. A durable power 

of attorney for health care 

authorizes someone to 

make medical decisions for 

you in the event you are 

unable to do so yourself. 

4. Living will. A living will 

expresses your intentions 

regarding the use of lifesustaining 

measures in 

the event of a terminal 

illness. It expresses what 

you want but does not give 

anyone the authority to 

speak for you. 

5. Revocable living 

trust. By transferring 

assets into a revocable 

trust, you can provide for 

continued management of 

your financial affairs during 

your lifetime (when you’re 

incapacitated, for example), 

at your death and even for 

generations to come. 


Once you have executed the 

appropriate documents for your 

planning needs, you should 

review them periodically to 

ensure they remain up to date. 

Baker, a financial advisor with 

Wells Fargo Advisors in 

Pinehurst can be reached at 

(910) 692-3000. 


Wells Fargo Advisors does not provide legal or tax 

advice. Be sure to consult with your tax and legal advisors 

before taking any action that could have tax consequences. 

Any estate plan should be reviewed by an attorney who specializes in estate planning and is licensed to practice law in 

your state. Trust services available through banking and trust affiliates in addition to non-affiliated companies of Wells Fargo 

Advisors. Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDIC-INSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE 

VALUE. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered broker-dealer and a separate non-bank affiliate of Wells 

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Planning Ahead 

James Michael Baker 

612-40-11


There are a few things you can do to specifically ward off 

memory loss. Most importantly, EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN! 

HOW TO PLAY 

SUDOKU: 

• Every row of 

9 numbers must 

include all digits 

1 through 9 

• Every column 

of 9 numbers 

must include all 

digits 1 through 9 

• Every 3 by 3 

subsection of the 

9 by 9 square 

must include all 

digits 1 through 9 

Grey Matter 

See Grey Matter Puzzle Answers on Page 28 

WORD SCRAMBLE 

Rearrange the letters in each word 

below to spell the names of words 

pertaining to National Dog Day. 

DRBEE 

STBE DFEIRN 

MNAALI MPCONAOIN 

HCTFE 

Across 

1. Takes off 

6. Gillette product 

11. Hug 

13. Styled with 

Brylcreem 

15. Pigeons’ housing 

16. Animal fat 

17. Barely get, with 

“out” 

18. More disgusting 

(slang) 

20. ___ v. Wade 

21. Actress Sorvino 

23. Safari sight 

24. Oil source 

25. Cavern, in poetry 

27. ___ and outs 

28. Feasts 

29. Thong 

31. Carbon residue (pl.) 

32. Mass of developing 

tadpoles 

34. Sing like Bing 

36. Malady 

39. Bake, as eggs 

40. Action film staple 

41. Pound sounds 

43. High school dance 

44. Jalopy 

46. Anger, with “up” 

47. “Baloney!” 

48. Summertime (2 

wd) 

50. ___-Atlantic 

51. Picture 

53. Hawser 

55. Child’s movable 

walking assist (pl.) 

56. Internet seller 

57. Eye sores 

58. Doesn’t ignore 

Down 

1. Tobacco use 

2. Turns to show other 

side 

3. “___ we having fun 

yet?” 

4. R-rated, maybe 

5. Use elbow grease on 

6. Isuzu model 

7. Gulf V.I.P. 

8. Blast 

9. Fragrant 

10. What a cobbler 

does 

11. Swelling 

12. Print using metal 

plate and acid 

13. Nuisances 

14. Considers 

19. Extra large 

22. Painting, for one 

(2 wd) 

24. Panasonic rival 

26. Overthrow, e.g. 

28. Soft 

30. Carbonium, e.g. 

31. “Do the Right 

Thing” pizzeria owner 

33. Folded like a fan 

34. Colored 

lithographs 

35. Mob disbursement 

law (2 wd) 

37. Vilely 

38. Slats 

39. Bit of parsley 

40. Impulses 

42. Exodus 

commemoration 

44. Habits 

45. Former capital of 

Japan 

48. Acute 

49. Q-Tip 

52. Chipper 

54. Deception 


An alternative to traditional LTC insurance 

Fortunately, many seniors have saved a nest egg for 

retirement, some of those dollars specifically set 

aside for late-in-life health care needs. And deservedly 

so, as the most recent reported cost of Assisted Living 

facilities in North Carolina is $32,000 per year and 

average Nursing Home costs are $72,000 per year. 

Current statistics provided by the U.S. Dept. of Health 

and Human Services reveal that about 70 percent 

of individuals over age 65 will require some type of 

long-term care (LTC) services during their lifetime and 

over 40 percent will receive care in a nursing home. 

Men are averaging a 2.2-year stay and women about 

a 3.7-year stay. Take these figures and calculate an 

expected rise in health care costs and ten years from 

now, each of us may be looking at a potential total LTC 

health care bill of $200,000 or more. 

Despite the fact that someone might tell us we have 

a 70 percent chance of needing LTC services, as an 

individual, our chance of needing LTC will be either 0 

percent or 100 percent. We will either need assistive 

long-term care, or we won’t. For this reason, one of 

the biggest objections to purchasing any type of LTC 

coverage is the aspect of, “What if I pay premiums 

for years and never use the coverage? Then I’ve lost 

all my money.” 

Well now, for those that have set aside savings for 

a possible LTC event, there is a solution. Due to the 

Pension Protection Act of 2006 and taking effect in 

January 2010, a significant advantage is available to 

an account owner, who chooses to reposition a portion 

of their financial assets into this relatively new product. 

It is an annuity that offers expanded coverage for LTC 

costs. This annuity offers a fixed, tax-deferred rate 

of return (currently in the two to three percent range) 

and should the need for LTC occur, the policy offers a 

benefit to double, triple or quadruple the initial deposit 

depending upon the insurance carrier and the amount 

of time the policy is owned. Possibly the most beneficial 

aspect of this product is when LTC services are never 

needed; the account holder (or their beneficiary) simply 

receives their initial deposit back, plus interest. 

Most people who are purchasing these types of policies 

are ones who have indeed saved for the potential LTC 

event. They are taking deposits from their savings 

(possibly a Money Market or Certificate of Deposit/CD) 

and repositioning those dollars into an annuity with LTC 

benefits. There is a minimum deposit into these types 

of annuities, typically $25,000 to $50,000 depending on 

the insurance carrier. 

Another popular funding option for the LTC annuity 

is through a 1035 rollover provision. The “1035 

exchange” of cash value 

in a current annuity, 

rolled to the new annuity, 

allows cash value to be 

preserved and placed into 

a new LTC annuity without 

tax implications or loss in 

value. The account 

holder still has an 

annuity, but now with 

the added benefit of 



doubling or tripling their dollars in case they are 

needed for LTC health care. 

Granted it takes significant dollar amounts to fund the 

LTC annuity, but many people have already set aside 

dollars for possible health care costs. By repositioning 

assets into a LTC Annuity, if long-term care is needed, 

your dollars have the potential to increase significantly, 

but just as importantly, when LTC is not needed, you 

don’t risk losing your hard-earned money. 

Donner, CRPC, is a Chartered Retirement Planning 

Counselor, has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, is licensed 

in LTC and is NAIC Partnership Certified. She can be reached 

at (919) 460-6076 or beth@diversifiedplanning.com . 

Please note that the information given here should not be construed as tax 

advice and that you should consult your own personal tax advisor for your 

particular situation. 

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Remember when you were 

first learning how to drive 

a car? One of the first things you 

possibly did was listen to your 

friends, family or other advisors 

to determine the simple rules of 

the road. Perhaps before you took 

your final test you went down to 

the Department of Transportation, 

and obtained a rulebook and 

read through it just once. I would 

suggest that you have almost followed the same basic 

steps when you learned to play bridge. You learned 

from your friends and other advisors, but I bet you never 

even cracked open the “Laws of Duplicate Bridge”. 

Knowing some of the basic laws of bridge can be 

helpful, as your more “road tested” opponents will 

know them. Those more experienced opponents will 

invariably call the director when you happen to step 

over the line. Don’t worry, we all do it, and we’ll all 

do it again –all we can do is be prepared for when 

it happens. 

One of the rules that often enters into play is Law 

16 that deals with “Unauthorized Information.” Here’s 

an example: You open Two Hearts, weak. Your left 

hand opponent passes. Your partner passes, and your 

right hand opponent decides to balance on their 9 high 

card points. Your right hand opponent COULD (but not 

necessarily) be guilty of acting on the information that 

your left hand opponent wanted to bid, but could not 

really decide on what to bid. They must pretend their 

partner passed in tempo, and they need to be equally 

sure that the call they made would have been made in 

the absence of any break in tempo. Call the director 

Bridge Club 

Nancy Dressing 

Playing bridge by the laws 

when there has been a significant break in the tempo 

of the auction followed by a PASS. 

Another rule that you should be familiar with is a 

lead out of turn –Laws 53 through 56. Whether at the 

beginning of the play, or in the middle of the hand, you 

should all be familiar with the procedure that follows 

that infraction. 

Laws 29 and 30 deal with “Calls out of Rotation” 

covering infractions like opening out of turn, or making 

a bid in the middle of the auction when it wasn’t your 

turn to bid. You will always have the right to accept 

these bids, and it is most often the wrong decision to do 

so. Law 27 deals with insufficient calls, and before you 

request your opponent to make a bid sufficient, you may 

choose to accept the call, and perhaps make a bid at 

a lower level than you may have otherwise needed to. 

Sometimes, but not always, infractions at the table 

can help you, and you are within the laws to benefit 

from your opponents mistakes. Unfortunately, you 

may not benefit from your own mistakes, such as your 

partner’s hesitation, making you choose an alternative 

action from the logical one. 

Bridge is a timed event. The laws state that you 

should not prolong play with tactics such as playing the 

tricks out when you know you have all the remaining 

tricks. Do your best to claim (after stating a line of 

play) and get onto the next hand as expediently as 

possible. It is all in the “Laws of Duplicate Bridge.’ The 

2008 edition of this rulebook is available at the web 

site: http://www.acbl.org/assets/documents/play/Lawsof-Duplicate-Bridge.pdf. 

Be sure to have a look. 

Have a bridge question, ask Nancy Dressing of 

Nancy’s Game in Southern Pines. She can be reached 

by e-mailing nancy@dressing.org. 

Grey Matter Answers 

WORD SCRAMBLE 

answers: 

BREED 

BEST FRIEND 

ANIMAL COMPANION 

FETCH 


Regular check-ups best medicine in women’s health 


Living life as a woman comes with 

plenty of perks such as great fashion 

and a fantastic sense of intuition, 

among other things. On the other hand, being a 

woman also means having specific health needs. From 

heart disease, cancer and osteoporosis to issues as a 

result of autoimmune diseases, women need to be 

educated about gender-specific health issues. 

Women and men share many of the same diseases, 

but have very different experiences with them. Women 

also tend to suffer from certain diseases at a higher 

rate than men. These diseases include osteoarthritis, 

obesity and depression. In fact, women are more prone 

to autoimmune conditions like lupus or polymyalgia 

rheumatica (PMR) than their male counterparts. 

Perhaps one of the reasons that women struggle with 

health-related issues more than men has to do with 

the fact that they tend to be the caretakers of others, 

especially their families. Some women may ignore 

a health challenge, because they have too much to 

do or most likely because someone else’s needs take 

precedence over their own. 

Following a healthy eating plan, getting plenty of rest 

and exercising regularly as well as receiving regular 

checkups with a physical every year are all ways women 

Vitality 

Rita Pena 


can help themselves stay healthier. Early 

detection is also the best weapon in fighting 

many health issues women face such as: 

• Pap smear and pelvic exam: A woman should 

have exams annually. If prior results were normal for 

three years, then consider going every other year. 

• Colonoscopy: Beginning at the age 50, once every 

10 years UNLESS there is a family history of colon 

polyps. Then it may be recommended at an earlier age. 

• Skin cancer screening: Annually after the age of 50 

or sooner if you notice discolored moles, beauty marks 

or other abnormalities. 

• Thyroid Hormone test: Every five years beginning 

at the age 35 or sooner and more often if you have 

symptoms of a thyroid condition or a family history 

of it. 

• Bone mineral density test: At the onset of 

menopause or the age of 65. This test will be repeated 

at your doctor’s discretion. 

Women should celebrate their uniqueness by 

ensuring they are addressing health issues in a timely 

manner to lessen the risks of disease. 

Pena, community rehabilitation director at Quail Haven 

Village, can be reached at (910) 215-9667. 

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Puppy love good 

for all ages 

Pets, like people, have 

stories. The Foushee 

family of pets is no 


Staff Writer 

exception, with five cats and five dogs that were all 

found or rescued. 

Simon, a black and brown dachshund, is a puppy 

mill rescue, but now acts as top dog to his mom, Gail 

Foushee, 53, co-owner with her husband John of 

Big Bloomers Flower Farm in Sanford. At their house 

just across the road, there are two fenced garden 

sanctuaries, one for the cats and one for the dogs, 

where Simon can often be found chasing his playmate 

Carly, a long-haired dachshund, or trailing behind Gail. 

“He’s my shadow,” she says holding Simon lovingly 

tucked in her arms. “When we first got him, he had 

zero personality, but he had only lived in a box. When I 

would leave him, he would just sit at the door. Before I 

had my children, my pets were my children, and after I 

had children, they are still my children,” Gail adds with 

a quick laugh. “As my children have grown and become 

more independent, these are the little faces that are 

waiting and so happy to see me when I get home. It is 

the best of both worlds to be able to work in the yard 

and have my pets with me.” 

With his family’s love, Simon has blossomed into one 

healthy, happy dog, which Gail also attributes to her 

veterinarian Diane Schaller, DVM, whose role in rescuing 

animals from the puppy mill is the reason she has Simon 

in her life. 

“Dr. Schaller is a blessing to animals and their owners 

in Lee County,” declares Gail. “She has even come out to 

the house when we had a kitty with cancer.” 

Schaller, 43, opened her own clinic, Willow Creek 

Animal Hospital, three years ago, serves as the 

Photo by Carrie Frye/OutreachNC 

Gail Foushee loves her dachshunds, Carly, left, and Simon as well as 

the rest of her pet family with three more dogs and five cats, and 

the joy they bring to her life. 

veterinarian on the Lee County Board of Health and is 

still willing to make a house call when needed. 

“When I was growing up, vets came out to see 

livestock. Veterinary medicine is certainly changing. Ten 

years ago, pets were like family, but now they are family. 

Sometimes, it is just easier on the owner and the critter 

to make the house call,” says Schaller smiling. 

Although pets house calls are not completely out of 

the ordinary, Schaller believes them to be an especially 

beneficial service for a senior pet owner or an owner 

with a senior pet. As family members, pets age alongside 

their owners and often deal with similar aging issues. 

“Getting out and walking is great for the human/ 

animal bond, not to mention good for the cardiovascular 

health of the pet and the owner,” she says. 

continued page 31 




Dr. Diane Schaller, DVM, owner of Willow Creek Animal Hospital in 

Sanford, gives Lucy, a rescued beagle mix, a check-up. A few of her 

other happy patients are seen below on page 30. 

Recent studies agree, indicating that seniors who 

own pets may have a reduced risk of developing heart 

disease, lower blood pressure and better mental health. 

“Emotional attachments with pets are amazing. They 

are living our lives with us, in the kitchen with us and 

sleeping where we sleep,” says Schaller, herself a mother 

to four sons, three rescued dogs, three cats as well as 

some exotic pets, too. 

Just as with people, preventative veterinary medicine 

is often key. Parasite control as well as dental care may 

prevent later heart, lung and kidney diseases. Schaller 

also encourages owners to learn first aid for their pets 

and teaches a course in partnership with the Lee County 

American Red Cross. 

“For people, you call 9-1-1, but in the animal world, 

owners are the first responders and can make the 

difference,” says Schaller. 

Schaller stays well versed in the stories of her clients 

be it human, feline, canine or otherwise. She also 

partners with other vets for clients who split their 

retirement time between North Carolina and Florida to 

have continuity of care. 

“Helping keep a family member healthy is important, 

and I truly enjoy my role as part of a health care team. 

Hopefully, I have made a positive impact in someone’s 

life.” she says. “I never forget for me that it is an honor to 

be a part of people’s lives.” 



According to the Centers for Disease Control 

and Prevention, African-Americans are 

more than twice as likely to have a foot or 

leg amputated due to diabetes than non-Hispanic 

whites. 

“Many studies have shown that African-Americans 

have a higher prevalence 

of medical conditions that 

affect healing rates, including 

wounds often related to 

diabetes,” says David Strom, 

M.D., medical director of the 

Wound Care and Hyperbaric 

Center at FirstHealth Moore 

Regional Hospital. 

Dr. Strom and the staff of 

the Wound Care & Hyperbaric 

Center offer these tips to help 

Dr. David Strom reduce their risk of underlying 

conditions for chronic wounds: 

Be informed: Twice as many African-American 

adults are diagnosed with diabetes by a doctor, and 

Hospital Health 

Ethnicity plays role in risk for chronic wounds 

they are twice as likely to die from the disease as 

compared to non-Hispanic whites. Talk to your doctor 

about your family history and other risk factors. 

Feet first: Nearly eight out of 10 African- 

Americans ages 40 and older with diabetes had a 

foot examination in 2006. It is especially important 

for diabetics to perform foot inspections daily and to 

have their feet examined at least once a year by their 

health care provider. 

Step it up: Only 26 percent of African-Americans 

over the age of 17 participate in a regular leisure 

physical activity. Exercise and physical activity can 

lead to better circulation, and improving the flow of 

oxygen to wounds is an important factor in healing. 

Go slow: Extra pounds can worsen conditions 

that hinder wound healing and more than half of 

all African-American women over the age of 19 are 

categorized as obese while 37 percent of African- 

American men of the same age fall into this group. 

Since it takes our stomachs 20 minutes to tell our 

brains that we are full, consider using teaspoons, 

salad forks, children’s utensils or even chopsticks to 

help you take smaller bites and eat less. 

Bring it down: About 40 percent of African- 

American men and women have hypertension. Help 

control your blood pressure by setting aside “me” 

time every day to stop multi-tasking and relax even 

if it is just taking a long bath, enjoying a favorite 

television show or listening to calming music. 

Put it out: While cigarette smoking has declined, 

nearly one in four African-American men smoke 

compared to 18 percent of African-American women. 

Smoking can lead to hardening of the arteries and 

higher glucose and cholesterol levels in the blood. 

Have it looked at: Seek treatment if a wound has 

not healed in 30 days or shows signs of infection 

such as an increase in pain, redness or swelling, 

foul wound odor or a change in color or amount of 

drainage from the wound. 

For more information, contact FirstHealth Moore 

Regional Hospital’s Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center 

at (910) 715-5901 or visit www.firsthealth.org/wound. 


Reap health benefits of volunteering 

Many of us 50 years of age or better have 

been raised with the view that there are 

things greater than self —one of them being 

community— and we have always tried to stay true to 

that principle. But as we grow “better” the world keeps 

getting bigger, we often feel disconnected in the midst 

of our modern high-tech, social networking, facebook, 

LinkedIn and tweeting cyberspace “communities.” 

The good news is that each of us can still make 

a difference in a very personal way, in our own 

sphere, in our own backyard. Volunteering provides 

this opportunity to help, to make an impact, to positively 

change lives and share our gifts and talents. 

Retired Senior Volunteer 

Program (RSVP) 

volunteer, Paul Newnam 

does just that by being 

a volunteer instructor at 

the Moore County Senior 

Enrichment Center 

teaching a bi-weekly 

stretching class. His 

classes are based on 

modified Hatha yoga and 

therapeutic stretching. 

Former director of Udine 

Boat Club and Philadelphia 

Triathlon Club, he also 

competed in masters 

rowing and strength 

training. Keeping himself 

and others in shape is a 

big commitment for Paul, 

and volunteering is how 

he continually shares his 

exuberance for life. 

What talents and 

passions would you like 

to share? No matter what 

you are good at or what 

your interests are, there 

is a volunteer opportunity 

waiting for you. RSVP 

has hundreds of unique 

opportunities The choice 

is yours. 

Like Paul, over 600 

RSVP volunteers are 

actively giving back to 

their communities and 

reaping the dividends. 


Stay true to the principles of your 

life and consider volunteering! 

For information on available 

volunteer opportunities in Moore 

and the surrounding counties, 

contact Sheila Klein, director for 

Moore County RSVP, at (910) 

215-0900 or e-mail sklein@ 

moorecountync.gov. or in 

Wake County, contact Kristi 


Boomerang 

Shiela Klein 

Tally, Interim Volunteer Coordinator at the City of Raleigh’s 

Community Services Department - Senior Corps Programs 

Office at (919) 996-6295 or Kristi.Tally@raleighnc.gov.


Bless Her Heart: 

Southern-fried 

musings from 

bestselling author 




North Carolina writer Celia 

Rivenbark is one-half 

cultured Southern Belle and 

one-half hillbilly country girl. She has 

strong feelings about issues as varied 

as the environment and the size of Kim 

Kardashian’s engagement ring. A veteran 

Methodist Sunday school teacher, she 

can nonetheless cuss up a red streak. 

The dualities of this bestselling Southern humor writer 

whose new book, “You Don’t Sweat Much for a Fat Girl,” 

comes out this month, add up to 100 percent hilarious 

for her readers. 

“She is laugh-out-loud funny without being vulgar or 

political, and nothing and no one escapes her humor,” 

says Audrey Moriarty, executive director of Pinehurst’s 

Given Memorial Library. “She reminds me of a female 

Jerry Seinfeld with a touch of Jill Conner Browne.” 

Rivenbark is often compared to other humorists. 

She has been called “Dave Barry if he were a woman” 

and “Erma Bombeck if she were from the South,” but 

comparisons fail to peg a writer who muses on Southern 

life in a way that appeals to people everywhere. Her 

weekly column is syndicated across the nation, including 

Raleigh’s “News & Observer,” but surprisingly, one of the 

biggest fan bases for her column is in Sacramento, Ca. 

From her five books –among them bestsellers, awards 

and many accolades– and decades of columns, readers 

will learn things like why Miss North Carolina is too nice 

to hate and how “The Sopranos” characters could never 

survive in the South. 

“You can’t shoot a guy full of holes on okra and 

tomatoes and spoon bread,” she writes of the notorious 


Celia Rivenbark launches her book tour for “You Don’t Sweat Much for a Fat Girl” at 

Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh, Aug. 16, and at McIntyre’s Books in Pittsboro, Sept. 24. 

See her website www.celiarivenbark.com for new dates. 


Italians in her 2004 book ‘We’re Just Like You, Only 

Prettier.’ “No, you eat Southern food, and you just want 

to hug your mama.” 

Rivenbark, 54, is a pixie of a woman who looks twenty 

years younger than she is. She lives in a purple cottage 

near Wilmington’s Riverwalk with her husband Scott 

and their daughter Sophie, 14. She grew up in a tiny 

N.C. town and is true blue to North Carolina treasures 

like Tar Heels basketball, Krispy Kreme doughnuts, 

Cheerwine and vinegar-based barbecue. Gracious and 

charming, Rivenbark can get by with saying things like 

“Listen, darlin’… and by ‘darlin,’ I mean b----” and still 

be positively adorable. 

“I have a terrible potty mouth,” Rivenbark 

acknowledges. 

She warns that “You Don’t Sweat Much for a Fat Girl” is 

a little edgier than her previous five titles. 

“With each book, I get a little rowdier so this is more 

of a hard PG-13, borderline R in places,” Rivenbark says. 

On the day of the book’s release, Rivenbark is giving 

her premiere reading Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at 

Quail Ridge Books and Music in Raleigh. Nancy Olson, 

owner of Quail Ridge, is thrilled to have the nationally 

bestselling author kick off the book tour at her store. 

continued page 35


“Having Celia Rivenbark here is like hitting a home 

run!” she says. “Her books are well-written, very funny 

and relevant. They absolutely sparkle.” 

On book tours, Rivenbark hits all the media with 

television appearances, radio interviews and signings 

where she enjoys meeting her readers. 

“Book tours are such a treat. I get to actually meet the 

people who read my stuff, and it just feels good to know 

that I gave them a chuckle,” Rivenbark says. “I’m just so 

grateful for everyone who takes the time to come to a 

signing because I know how many other things they 

could’ve chosen to do. It’s humbling.” 

Rivenbark’s life is not all glamorous media tours, 

though. She balances writing with her roles as wife and 

mother while also being the primary support person for 

her 83-year-old mother. She and her mother, who lives 

only three miles away, eat lunch together every day. 

“When you’re the go-to person for an elderly 

parent and a teenage daughter, it can be draining 

and rewarding,” Rivenbark says, citing as an example 

the time she juggled picking up her mother from 

the emergency room with getting her daughter to 

play rehearsal on time. “I am the poster child for the 

sandwich generation. I balance it the same way every 

woman does. A second at a time.” 

Last year, Rivenbark’s balancing act was even more 

treacherous when her husband went through six 

months of chemotherapy for lymphoma. She took a 

break from writing regularly for the first time in 30 years. 

“I just couldn’t find ‘the funny,” Rivenbark says of that 

dark time. “Thankfully, he’s well now, and he doesn’t 

even care if I joke about the cancer thing. He’s simply 

the best.” 

Though her husband, who she calls “duhhubby” 

in her books, and daughter “Princess” 

Sophie are prime fodder for new writing 

material, both are good sports about it. 

“They’re very supportive. They know that 

they’re going to be recurring characters and 

never protest, oddly enough,” she says. 

Perhaps it is because they relate to the 

creative process. Scott was a sports writer 

for the same newspaper as Celia when the 

two met, and he went on to author a true 

crime book. Sophie enjoys writing, too, 

though she prefers fiction. She does not object to her 

mother’s work, even when it deals with delicate topics. 

Likewise, readers are rarely rankled, probably because 

they know Rivenbark’s style. As for the rare criticism, 

Rivenbark takes it in stride with one exception. A 

woman wrote a scathing review of a Rivenbark book on 

Amazon, concluding her comments with, “I can’t believe 

I wasted my time checking it out at the library.” 

“You know, if you pay money for my book and you 

hate it, that’s ok, but if you got it for free, shut the hell 

up,” Rivenbark retorts tongue in cheek. 

Rivenbark is currently writing her first fiction book, a 

serious tale of a mother in her 80s who is grappling with 

arranging care for her Down’s Syndrome son before 

she dies. It is a surprising turn for a writer who is also 

working on her seventh humor book. Tentatively titled 

“That’s Not a Salad Fork, You Stupid ----,” it is an etiquette 

book that promises to be as side-splittingly funny –and 

just as clever– as her previous works. 

“One of the things that I try to get across to readers, 

particularly those outside the South, is that just because 

we speak colorfully in the South, it doesn’t mean that 

we’re stupid,” says Rivenbark. 

With the brainy, savvy Celia Rivenbark representing 

the South, there is little chance of readers thinking 

badly of the South. And if they do, Rivenbark knows just 

the way to win over skeptics. 

“If they just bite into a hushpuppy,” she says, “they will 

understand.” 

Bless their hearts. 

Read freelance writer Melanie Coughlin’s blogs at 

redheadedsteppchild.blogspot.com. 


Humor writer Celia Rivenbark dotes on her 

daughter Sophie, who is also the subject of many 

stories in Rivenbark’s bestselling books. 


36 OutreachNC • August 2011 Taking the Class Out of Yoga 

I 

never saw myself as a yoga-type person but 

then I read “Eat, Pray, Love,” whose author, 

the glowy, flowy Elizabeth Gilbert, described 

how her deep and intense voyage of self-discovery, 

which included dumping her perfectly nice husband 

and visiting several different continents, led her to 

realize that she could eat nine pizzas at one sitting 

in Italy and still feel good about it if she was headed 

to India to do some yoga. 

I think there was a little more to the book than that, 

but that was my favorite part. 

Yoga just sounds so cool. Our teacher, a young 

woman fairly bursting with good health, meets us 

where we are, so to speak. 

“You can rest when you need to,” she said on the 

first day of class, seeming to look at me for a long 

time—perhaps because I was the only one who had 

never had so much as a smidgen of yoga before. She 

knew this because I announced it, repeatedly, so she’d 

set the bar pretty low. 

I was delighted that she understood, and so I did rest. 

For an hour. Just lay there on the purple yoga mat my 

friend Christy Kramer got at a yard sale for fitty cent 

and loaned me when I told her I didn’t want to invest a 

whole lot of money into this yoga stuff until I was sure 

I’d like it. 

Sure, some of the other women looked puzzled when 

I lay down and stayed down, but what can I tell you? 

It was the first time in for-freakin’-ever that I’d had 

some me-time, phone off, panties granny, and it felt 

wonderful. 

Laying there while the others practiced some serious 

deep breathing and challenging poses, I understood 

why everybody loves yoga. I went to sleep. 

And was awakened an hour later by the instructor 

gently kneading my thigh. My perfect, enormous thigh. 

“Uhhh, trying to sleep 

here,” I mumbled, but she 

just smiled one of those 

real peaceful yoga-induced 

smiles. “We want to keep 

the muscles as relaxed as 

possible.” 

Was she high? If I was 

any more relaxed, I’d be 

in an urn on somebody’s 

mantel. I was deliciously 

relaxed and now 

understood why people 

who take naps in the 

middle of the day always 

feel so refreshed. At this rate, I’d be one of those 

irritating people who has a license plate holder that 

reads: my other car is a yoga mat! OK, maybe not. 

Yoga is going to be a much better fit for me than, 

say, Pilates, which, because I was raised Southern 

Baptist, I mispronounced for a really long time until my 

unchurched, heathen friend told me it had nothing to 

do with Pontius Pilate. 

“It’s pronounced puh-lot-eez,” she said with clear 

irritation. She is one of those snooty types who talks a 

lot about how all the hypocrites are in church and she 

believes that God is everywhere around her. 

Not meaning to be cruel, I hope for His sake this 

wasn’t true the day she seriously cut one in yoga class. 

That’s the dirty little secret about yoga. All the pooting 

that goes on. Sure, you can try to sneak it out in low 

gear, so to speak, but everybody still knows. So while 

you’re in your Loving Warrior Stance when you should 

be breathing deeply and feeling the life force gum up 

your chakras or whatever, you’re just worried to death 

that the whole class is going to hear you fart out loud. 

I’m not sure how Elizabeth Gilbert dealt with that 

because there’s no way you could eat nine pizzas for 

lunch and then go to yoga, even if it was a few days 

later. You’d still be floating up in the air like that idiot 

balloon boy. 

The instructor says that all of this openness to the 

will of the universe takes time. One doesn’t just leap 

into meditation. It can takes years of practice, even 

Elizabeth Gilbert said that. But, in the meantime, while 

I’m waiting for that to kick in, I’ll continue to eat pizza. 

Just for the sake of my heart, you know. 

From “You Don’t Sweat Much for a Fat Girl” by Celia 

Rivenbark. Copyright (c) 2011 by the author and reprinted 

by permission of St. Martin’s Press, LLC. 


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Excerpt from her new book, 

“You Don’t Sweat Much 

for a Fat Girl” 

Celia Rivenbark was born and 

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real garden and have found it 

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because of having to race 

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first. I must admit it was 

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ripen and to know that the next day I would pick the 

blackberries and eat them. The next morning, I went 

to get the blackberries, but they were gone. I was very 

disappointed and even a bit mad. 

So, I’m driving with my nephew ranting about a 

squirrel that ate my blackberry. He looked at me 

incredulously and said that it was not possible. When 

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state that I could by a new one. 

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OutreachNC • August 2011 OutreachNC • August 2011 39 

Life as innkeepers... 

Three couples share their stories and delicious gourmet recipes 



Love keeps 

harmony at 

Knollwood House 

Photos by Carrie Frye/OutreachNC 

Proprietors Joe and Lyndee Radigan of Knollwood House Bed & Breakfast in Southern Pines call anyone who ever stays with them “family.” 

Joe and Lyndee Radigan are 

“The girls got a little tired of it,” Lyndee 

in love. It’s a good thing, too, By Melanie Coughlin says of the couple’s daughters, Megan 


since their retirement career as 

and Kerry, “But I said I’ve got to make 

proprietors of Knollwood House Bed and Breakfast has sure I have tried-and-true recipes.” 

them spending lots of time together. 

Now she has an impressive repertoire of breakfast 

“Because he’s my best friend, working with him is dishes including Grand Marnier French Toast that was 

just a fabulous experience,” says Lyndee, 60. “This is a featured on UNC-TV. She enjoys the challenge of 

good business if you really and truly like your partner.” preparing three courses —fruit, entrée and sorbet— at 

Joe, a retired health care executive who spent much each breakfast. 

of his career traveling to Europe two to three weeks of “I feel like I’m having a tea party every day,” Lyndee 

each month, is happy to have more time with his wife says with an ear-to-ear smile that shows her sincerity. 

of 23 years. 

She enjoys using different China patterns and linens 

“We haven’t been able to spend that much time every day and is always on the hunt for new serving 

together in a while,” Joe, 57, says. “Working with her pieces that will titivate the table. Her guests notice. One 

has been a lot of fun. Plus we complement each other guest wrote on TripAdvisor that Lyndee’s breakfasts 

very well.” 

“not only taste wonderful, they are a work of art in 

The couple has established a good division of appearance.” 

responsibilities since taking ownership of the Southern “Breakfast is sort of a lost art,” Joe says with pride in 

Pines property in 2007. Lyndee handles food and his wife. “Lyndee makes it really special.” 

housekeeping, and Joe manages the marketing and Joe does his part to give the guests a memorable stay 

concierge aspect of the business. 

by catering to their needs. He stays on top of what is 

Joe gets the day started at Knollwood House. After happening in the community and keeps in close contact 

rising at 6 a.m., he walks to work, a mere 22 steps with area restaurants and golf resorts. He is also 

down the back stairway, a fact he enjoys telling available to meet any impromptu requests. 

people. Over the next hour and 15 minutes, he feeds “He is like Pavlov’s dog. He hears the (door) chime 

the couples’ cats and dogs, walks the dogs, turns the and he jumps up and runs to the door to see what he 

horses out to pasture, puts coffee out for guests and can do for them,” Lyndee says of Joe’s service. “Joe will 

showers. Then he –and this is real love– takes coffee do anything for anyone at any time.” 

up to his wife in bed. 

Lyndee calls Joe’s desire to serve guests his greatest 

Lyndee begins cooking breakfast at 7:30, having strength. And she has experience analyzing his 

prepped all her ingredients the night before. Learning to strengths. She hired him more than two decades ago 

cook breakfast was an adjustment for Lyndee. 

when she was the human resources director at a health 

“I never was a breakfast person. I cook really lovely care company in California. After he was hired, she 

dinners from ‘Bon Appétit,’ but when we decided to do this, noticed from his resume that he was from Connecticut, 

I realized I needed to learn to cook breakfast,” she says. where her parents lived. She mentioned it to him, and 

To master her recipes, Lyndee served nothing but the two learned their parents lived only 20 minutes from 

breakfast food to her family at dinner for an entire each other. 

month. 

continued page 41 


“I thought, ‘This could work,’” Lyndee says laughing 

at her pragmatism in the face of a budding romance. 

“I’m very much the planner.” 

It was she who spurred Joe to make a career change. 

He had just managed the sale of the company where 

he was CEO, the same company that was taking him 

out of the country so often. 

“I said, ‘I don’t want to do this anymore. Let’s do 

something fun,’” Lyndee recalls. 

Shortly after, the two visited North Carolina to look 

at colleges with their daughter Megan. They stayed 

at Knollwood House Bed and Breakfast and learned 

the owners were about to retire. It was the perfect 

location to be near Megan, who had decided on St. 

Andrews Presbyterian College in Laurinburg. Plus, the 

Radigans loved the house. 

Built in the 1920s and converted into a bed and 

breakfast in 1990, Knollwood is a secluded spot on the 

15th fairway at Mid Pines, a Donald Ross golf course. 

Four years in, they are still thrilled with their decision. 

“It’s a really good option for people who aren’t 

necessarily looking to make a lot of money but to 

have a great lifestyle,” Joe says of running a bed and 

breakfast. “It’s a great way to be in a location you want 

to be in and interact with the community.” 

“It was a natural transition,” Lyndee says. “And who 

wouldn’t want to be in Pinehurst?” 

As for spending almost every hour of the day 

together, Joe has a stealthy way of smoothing out 

potential conflicts with Lyndee. 

“The secret is I always make sure Lyndee wins 

employee of the month award,” he says with a laugh. 

To book a stay at Knollwood House Bed and 

Breakfast, visit www.knollwoodhouse.com or call (910) 

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welcome 

guests to play 

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Knollwood 

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Breakfast. 

Grand Marnier 

French Toast 

1 tsp sugar 

1 tbsp orange liqueur 

(recommended: Grand 

Marnier) - can substitute 

orange juice 

2 extra-large eggs 

1/2 cup milk or halfand-half 

2 tsp honey 

½ tsp pure vanilla 

extract 

⅓ tsp grated orange 

zest 

⅔ tsp kosher salt 

2 slices homemade day 

old bread (3/4 inch slices) 

cut in half (substitute any 

thick cut bread) 

Unsalted butter 

Vegetable oil 

¼ cup (¾ ounces) 

sliced blanched 

almonds, toasted 

Confectioners’ sugar 

In a large bowl, whisk 

together the eggs, milk, 

honey, one teaspoon of 

sugar, one tablespoon 

orange liqueur, the vanilla, 

orange zest, and salt. 

Pour the egg mixture into 

a large shallow plate and 

soak the bread for four 

minutes, turning once. 

Heat one tablespoon 

each of butter and oil in a 

very large sauté pan over 

medium heat. Take each 

slice of bread from the egg 

mixture, dip one side in 

the toasted almonds, and 

place in the sauté pan, 

almond side down. Cook 

for two to three minutes 

on each side, until nicely 

browned. Sprinkle with 

confectioners’ sugar. 

Serves two. 


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B&B idea 

plants couple in 

A Bed of Roses 


Staff Writer 

Orange stuffed French toast 

brushed with melted butter, 

dusted with confectioners’ 

sugar and topped with real maple 

syrup accompanied by vanilla scented 

fruit and two links of turkey sausage 

is served on an ornately-patterned 

china plate and set before each guest 

at a regally adorned dining room 

table complete with lit candlesticks. 

Mango orange juice waits in glasses 

as freshly brewed coffee is poured 

from a silver pot into fine china cups. 

It might be a sweet morning dream, 

but then a cheerful hostess describes 

the gourmet meal, so that breakfast in 

all its glory and morning conversation 

can commence. 

“Breakfasts are my favorite thing. I 

never dreamed I would get to stay home and cook and 

bake every day,” declares Emily McIntosh of A Bed of 

Roses Bed and Breakfast in Asheville. 

Emily, 59, shares the inn keeping duties with her 

husband of 24 years, Bill, 62. The duo performs this 

elaborate and tasty breakfast production every morning 

that the rooms of their Queen Anne Victorian home 

welcome overnight guests. Having purchased the house 

at 135 Cumberland Avenue a year ago, the couple is 

completing a plan that was years in the making out of 

a love for antique houses and historic preservation that 

began in Boston. 

“We planned a career change and researched B&Bs 

for 10 years,” says Emily, a former medical illustrator. 

“We always liked entertaining and loved to cook. We 

Photos by Carrie Frye/OutreachNC 

Bill and Emily McIntosh purchased A Bed of Roses Bed and Breakfast in Asheville a year 

ago and have dedicated themselves to their new roles as innkeepers. Their newest guest 

package, the Montford Park Players VIP Package, offers a unique theatre experience with 

reserved seating and a walk-on role in a scene of the latest Shakespeare production. For 

more information, visit www.abedofroses.com or call (828) 258-8700 or (888) 290-2770. 

even took a two-day B&B seminar. We took yearly trips 

to B&Bs in Colorado, Oregon, Virginia, North Carolina… 

Visiting them all was the fun part. Then, this place 

became available in Asheville.” 

“We listed our house in Boston, and it sold in a matter 

of hours, so we kind of knew we had to make a decision,” 

adds Bill, a former biomedical photographer. 

They planned one last trip to visit inns in Georgia and 

North Carolina. They immediately fell in love with the 

architecture of the 1897 Victorian in Asheville and close 

proximity to Emily’s family. So the couple decided to 

plant new roots in Asheville at A Bed of Roses. 

“Everything just seemed right. It was just a matter 

finding the right place at the right time,” says Bill. 

“As soon as we came to Asheville, we felt at home,” 

says Emily with a wide smile. continued page 43 



Although Bill and Emily do not have children of their 

own, they have two beautiful, 9-year old cats, Nadia 

and Sasha, who are the official greeters of the B&B. A 

Bed of Roses offers five guest rooms, all endowed with 

antiques and stately furniture like a French Louis XV bed, 

clawfoot soaking tub or turn-of-the-century armoires 

alongside the modern day amenities of a whirlpool tub, 

lush linens, cozy robes and flat-screen televisions. 

The husband and wife team developed a new web site 

for A Bed of Roses (www.abedofroses.com) and use it 

along with TripAdvisor and their membership with the 

Asheville Bed and Breakfast Association to help market 

the inn and entice travelers to visit western N.C. 

“When we first started this, I was afraid I would become 

cynical about people, but it has been just the opposite. 

The more I do this, the more I like people. Our guests are 

fantastic, and we have met so many people,” says Emily, 

who makes every effort to cater to any special needs or 

requests of guests. 

“There are just so many great personalities,” adds Bill. 

Pleasing guests and providing the full B&B experience 

is at the top of Bill and Emily’s ‘to do’ list. Mornings start 

early and find both Bill and Emily in the kitchen by 7 

a.m. preparing a two-course breakfast side by side and 

serving it to their guests at 9 a.m. The small window 

of time between the 11 a.m. checkout and the 3 p.m. 

check-in is filled with clean up, menu setting, shopping 

and gardening. 

“I didn’t realize how much time gets taken up. There’s 

also the baking,” Emily says of the freshly baked cookies 

that are a staple and a sweet reward for visitors to the 

kitchen. “We are never bored,” she says laughing. 

“That’s the only thing I promised Emily,” adds Bill 

smiling, “was that we would never be bored.” 

With a sparkle in her eyes, Emily grins and says, ” They 

say growing old isn’t for sissies; neither is running a B&B. 

It is an amazing experience.” 

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1-2 long loaves of 

French Bread, sliced 

at a diagonal 

½ to 1 package 

of cream cheese, 

softened 

4 large eggs 

½ cup milk 

Orange zest to taste 

Orange marmalade (our favorite is Mackays, imported 

from Scotland and made with champagne) 

Melted butter for brushing 

Confectioners’ sugar for dusting 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray two 11”x17” metal 

baking pans with cooking spray. Using two adjacent 

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book. Spread one piece with softened cream cheese. 

Spread the opposite piece with orange marmalade. 

Press the two pieces together firmly but gently enough 

that the filling doesn’t ooze out. Repeat for eight 

“sandwiches.” Whisk together the eggs, milk and orange 

zest. Dip each “sandwich” in the egg mixture, turning 

to coat. Place in prepared pan so they don’t touch one 

another. Brush with melted butter. Bake at 350 degrees 

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No mystery to 

Rosemary House’s success 

Karen Pullen, 67, writes mysteries, teaches 

memoir writing and operates Rosemary House 

Bed and Breakfast in Pittsboro. And this is her 

retirement career from engineering. 

“I had a corporate job, and I had a really good income,” 

says Karen. “But I was tired and didn’t want to do it just 

for the money anymore.” 

Pullen and her husband Mac opened Rosemary 

House in 2000. The couple found Pittsboro particularly 

charming during visits to see their daughter at the 

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

“Pittsboro is just such a nice little friendly town but 

still close enough to Chapel Hill, Raleigh and Durham,” 

Karen says. 

Karen had always thought of operating a bed and 

breakfast but had another reason for choosing it as a 

new career. 

“I love old houses. I love the way they’re laid out, the 

woodwork, the floors,” she says. “But there’s no 

logical reason to buy a big old house. Saying 

you’re going to have a B&B gives you an excuse 

to have one.” 

She and Mac bought the 1912 Colonial Revival 

home and spent seven months doing upgrades 

before opening to guests. Mac worked the whole 

summer on repairing the double-hung windows 

that were broken or painted shut. The couple 

added bathrooms and used, by Karen’s estimation, 

about 100 gallons of paint. The refurbished inn 

has five rooms, among them the popular Retreat 

Room featuring a fireplace and a two-person 

therapeutic tub. The Pullens named their bed and 



breakfast for the herb of friendship and remembrance. 

The name is working; a recurring theme among guests 

comments is how memorable the stay was. 

A feature that distinguishes Rosemary House from 

its peers is its all-vegetarian breakfasts. The dishes – 

ranging from sweet potato pancakes to eggs benedict 

with asparagus and even vegetarian meats– satisfy 

both meat and veggie lovers. 

“I try to make a breakfast that is different from 

something someone would make at home,” Karen says. 

The upsides of owning a bed and breakfast outweigh 

the downsides. Karen has been amazed by the people 

she has met. Of thousands of guests, there have been 

only two or three she says were difficult. 

“That’s an incredible number of nice people to meet,” 

she says. “They’re perfect strangers. You don’t know 

anything about them besides a name and credit card 

number, and I’m always struck by how really, really nice 

people are.” 

Karen cites only one disadvantage to her chosen 

profession. 

“With a B&B, you don’t make a lot of money. It’s a 

lifestyle choice,” she says. 

She says an inn with five rooms or more is ideal for 

getting enough bookings to provide a livable income. As 

in real estate, choosing the site for a bed and breakfast 

is “all location, location, location,” Karen says, because 

the destination must be appealing for guests. She 

advises people considering running a bed and breakfast 

that it is helpful to have a part-time job. Mac is a high 

school math teacher. Karen would not trade her inn for 

her old job as an engineer. continued page 45 


“I like having my own business after spending 20 

years in the corporate world. Even though my income is 

greatly reduced, I enjoy having that control,” she says. 

Today, the couple lives offsite, and an employee lives 

in an onsite apartment, freeing time for the couple to 

both live their dream and pursue other interests. 

Karen received her master’s of fine arts in popular 

fiction in 2008. She helped launch the creative writing 

program at Central Carolina Community College, where 

she also teaches. She has written two mystery novels, 

and she is one of the contributors to the book “Fish 

Tales: The Guppy Anthology,” a collection of 22 short 

stories. Karen will be reading her mystery story at 

McIntyre’s Books in Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, 

on Aug. 19. She took second place in a “Spinetingler 

Magazine” contest for a story that chillingly hits at the 

½ stick unsalted butter, melted 

¼ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed 

2 tbsp crystallized ginger, finely 

chopped plus additional for garnish 

2 tbsp currants or raisins 

2 large Anjou pears, peeled, cored 

and sliced thin 

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 

½ cup all-purpose flour 

½ tsp double-acting baking powder 

¼ tsp salt 

½ tsp cinnamon 



hearts of mothers. Though Rosemary House does not 

have any ghosts to inspire Karen’s writing, she admits 

guests are sometimes the 

muses for characters in 

her stories. 

All Karen’s pursuits 

create a busy life. 

“I like to have a lot of 

things going on. I wouldn’t 

call this retirement,” Karen 

says with a laugh. 

To learn more about 

Rosemary House, visit 

www.rosemary-bb.com 

or call (919) 542-5515 or 

(888) 643-2017. 

Pear Ginger Upside-Down Cake 

2 large eggs 

¼ cup plus 2 tbsp granulated sugar 

½ tsp vanilla 

Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Into 

an eight-inch round cake pan, pour the 

butter, swirling the pan, and sprinkle it 

with brown sugar, two tablespoons of 

ginger and currants. In a small bowl, toss 

the pear slices with the lemon juice and 

arrange them evenly over the currants. 

Into another small bowl, sift together the 

flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. 

In a bowl with an electric mixer, beat the 

eggs with the granulated sugar and the 

vanilla for three to five minutes, or until 

the mixture is thick and pale and forms a 

ribbon when the beaters are lifted. Fold 

in the flour mixture gently but thoroughly, 

pour the batter over the pear slices, and 

bake the cake for 20 to 25 minutes, or 

until a tester comes out clean. Run a 

sharp knife around the edge of the pan, 

invert the cake onto a serving plate, and 

serve it warm with the whipped cream 

or ice cream, and then sprinkle with the 

remaining chopped crystallized ginger. 

Photos by Mollie Tobias 

Serving tea to guests is just one of the many 

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The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a 

partnership between the Federal Bureau of 

Investigation, the National White Collar Crime 

Center, and the Bureau of Justice Assistance. IC3 

receives in excess of 300,000 complaints a year about 

fraudulent activity. IC3 reported that 2.5 percent (7,500) 

of these complaints originate from N.C. residents. Ask 

these seven simple questions before buying online. 

Have you ever heard of the business you are 

1 dealing with? If not, try doing a search online. If 

you can’t find any customer reviews of the business, 

a company web site, official business filings or Better 

Business Bureau reviews, it might be a scam. 

Are you being offered something for free? A large 

2 number of Internet scams start with a “free” offer, 

but then you have to buy something else to get what 

was advertised as being free. The word “free” should 

always make you suspicious. 

Is the price of what you are looking to buy 

3 unusually low? If you feel like you are getting too 

good of a deal, be careful. Most scams look too good to 

be true because they are. 

Are you being asked to provide personal 

information by e-mail? You should never send 

4 

credit card information, passwords or social security 

numbers over e-mail. Credit card information should 

be entered into secure Internet billing sites. It is 

Ask right questions to avoid Internet fraud 

important that this internet 

billing site start with “https”, 

not “http”. The additional “s” 

stands for secure. 

5Does the company you 

are considering 

purchasing from accept Consumer Beware 

credit cards? Almost Bob Temme 

all credible businesses 

accept credit cards, especially if they are based online. 

6Did you log on to the web site, instead of “linking” 

to it from an unsolicited email? Often, a link in an 

unsolicited e-mail will bring you to a web page for a 

business that looks to be legitimate, but in reality, it is 

a site that was created to steal your money once you 

place an order and enter your credit card information. 

7 

Where is the business located? Businesses that 

have a physical location and mailing address rather 

than a post office box are less likely to victimize Internet 

users. Avoid dealing with businesses outside the U.S. 

since both investigation and prosecution become 

extremely difficult. Incidentally, the statistics published 

by IC3 for 2010 indicated that the No. 1 state that had 

the most identified perpetrators was California. N.C. 

was No. 15 on the list with 2.1 percent. 

For more information, contact the Community Services 

Unit of the Southern Pines Police Dept. at (910) 692-2732. 

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One of my childhood loves 

is “The Wizard of Oz” and 

Judy Garland singing “Over 

the Rainbow.” I never thought 

there was anyone comparable 

to the way she sang it. While 

visiting with a client who loves 

music, he requested I bring a 

copy of Jane Monheit for him 

to listen to. He told me “no one 

has ever sung ‘Over the Rainbow’ so 

sweetly or with such a vocal range.” 

So I downloaded a CD by Jane Monheit that 

contained her version of “Over the Rainbow.” I heard 

the voice of an angel sing those well-known lyrics, 

including words that were never used in the screen 

version sung by Judy Garland. 

“When all the world is a hopeless jumble and the 

raindrops tumble to the ground, heaven opens a 

magic lane. When all the clouds darken up the skyway. 

There’s a rainbow highway to be found leading from 

your window pane. To a place behind the sun. Just a 

step beyond the rain...” 

What an amazing intro to the famous lines, 

“Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high. There’s a 

land that I heard of once in a lullaby. Somewhere over 

the rainbow, bluebirds fly. Birds fly over the rainbow, 

why, then oh why, can’t I? Someday I’ll wish upon a 

star and wake up where the clouds are far behind me. 

Where troubles melt like lemon drops and way above 

the chimney tops, that’s where you’ll find me.” 

Fortunately, I am not the only one with an indelible 

memory of “The Wizard of Oz” and Judy Garland 

singing, “Over the Rainbow”. Over the last few weeks, 

I tested my hypothesis in a variety of settings. 

With a rate of 100 percent, all encounters ended 

There’s no place like home 

with a mutual sing-along. 

No wonder the song is 

No. 1 on the “Songs of the 

Century” list compiled by 

the Recording Industry 

Association of America 

and the National 

Endowment for the 

Arts. The American 

Film Institute also 

Sentimental Journey 

Jennifer George 

ranked “Over the Rainbow” the greatest movie song 

of all time on the list of “AFI’s 100 Years...100 Songs”. 

So what was the draw that Dorothy had throughout 

the movie’s storyline of wanting to go home? No matter 

where life leads us, there is a desire to be home, the 

metaphorical home where we are comfortable, safe, 

accepted and known. Those struggling with memory 

loss are constantly looking to “go home” and leave 

wherever they are at to travel “home.’” Reality can 

serve as a stumbling block when family members and 

caregivers strive to remind them that they are home or 

that they cannot leave to go back to a certain place. 

Home is not a place; it is a feeling. Yes, you can go back 

home again. Through stories, songs and memories, we 

can remember who we are and that we are loved. 

The next time I hear someone say they wish they 

could go home, I will link their arm in mine, join their 

journey and say, “Tell me about your home? What was it 

like growing up in your family? What’s your favorite food 

from childhood?” The list of questions will continue and 

for a moment, I will be with them remembering, “There’s 

no place like home. There’s no place like home.” 

Contact Jennifer George to share music memories at 

(910) 692-0683 or jenniferg@aoscaremanagement.com. 


Asking for help can reduce caregiver guilt 

When it comes to 

caregiving, emotions 

linked to obligation, or a sense 

of owing or giving back, may lead 

to resentment, anger and guilt. 

Caregiver guilt is an emotion that 

conceals resentment, anger or 

simply exhaustion. Taking care of 

a loved one is not an easy 

task, whether it is a child or 

an elder. 

Caring for an aging parent 

may demonstrate a role reversal with the adult child 

becoming parent-like to the elder which is disconcerting 

to both parties. The adult child/caregiver is now in a 

position to make decisions for the benefit of the elder, 

which may provoke feelings of anxiety and agitation. If 

there are siblings involved, resentment sets in when, 

perhaps, a particular adult child is the one to make 

decisions. Then the guilt sets in, leaving a sense of 

obligation to care for them. 

Guilt is debilitating. It is exhausting, haunting, 

troublesome and profound. It can interfere with marriage 

and family life. It is not an easy emotion to extinguish 

despite the praise and appreciation from other family 

members whose intentions are well-meaning. For some 

caregivers, guilt is relentless. 

Taking care of a loved one should not hinder your 

needs. Just like having children, parents may feel they 

need some time alone, and when this is the case, they 

call in a helper for some relief. As a caregiver, you can 

do the same thing. And if you feel guilty for taking time 

away from your loved one, make sure you give him or 

her some fun time, too. Create a balance. Your loved 

one might feel resentful, if they sense you are burdened 

by them. 

Here a few tips to help relieve caregiver guilt: 

• Don’t be a martyr. Know that you are a good person 

for taking on such an enormous responsibility. Forgive 

Guiding Lights 

Lauren Watral, MSW 


yourself for being human. 

• Consider relaxing or meditative outlets such as 

yoga, Tai Chi, hiking or long walks. 

• Look to your faith or spirituality for strength. You must 

have a strong mind and body to be a good caregiver. 

• Find a support group or therapist with whom to 

share your feelings and experiences. 

• Confide in family and close friends. 

Watral, MSW, is owner of Raleigh Geriatric Care 

Management and on the Board of Directors for Guiding 

Lights Caregiver Support Center in Raleigh. Have a 

question? E-mail caringissues@guidinglightsnc.org or 

call (919) 371-2062. 

In addition to providing education 

and training for college students, 

we have many offerings for 

senior citizens. Our Center for 

Creative Retirement, Community 

Enrichment and Computer classes 

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Spirituality & Aging 

Archie Stevens 

Find hope in last days of summer 

The end of summer is 

drawing nearer. Growing 

up along the beach 

in South Carolina, Labor 

Day Weekend was the last 

getaway to the beach for 

boating and water skiing 

along the Intercoastal Waterway with family and 

friends. It was a carefree time before returning to the 

routine of school and anticipating cooler temperatures 

as the days became shorter. Take a moment and think 

of those last end of summer adventures you have had. 

As the season begins to change from the sweltering heat 

of summer to the much anticipated cooler temperatures 

of autumn, I begin to notice the changes from lush green 

to reds, yellows, tans and browns taking place all around. 

Many see the change of seasons as a time of hope. Hoping 

that things will be better. We are reminded that things 

do change as we live our daily lives, some things for the 

better and some things for worse. We don’t know what 

the changes of seasons will hold for us. The one thing that 

makes a difference is attitude. How a person responds to 

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change is what makes the difference. 

Some people go through life without hope for tomorrow. 

God’s word speaks of this hope as “an anchor for the soul.” 

It is often that unspoken strength that allows individuals 

to rise each day and face the uncertainties of life. In the 

midst of our losses and let-downs, we can anchor our 

souls with divine strength. The Bible is more modern than 

tomorrows’ newspaper and tells us what is before us. 

The scripture says that: “All things are possible with God.” 

He is the hope for our tomorrows, and we need not have 

any fear —no matter what comes our way. May each of 

you be blessed in the coming change of seasons. 

Stevens, Chaplain/Volunteer Coordinator at Liberty Hospice 

Services, can be reached at arstevens@libertyhomecare.com. 

MOORE COUNTY PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE 

M 

oore County Joint Nursing Home/ 

Adult Care Home Community Advisory 

Committee will hold a Public Business 

Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 10 a.m. 

at the Senior Enrichment Center, 8040 US 

Hwy 15-501, West End. There will be an 

informational session regarding Long-Term 

Care Issues. Public welcome. 

Caregiver Spotlight: Severa Gorbounov 

I started doing home health 

about 15 years ago in Texas. 

I am a people person and 

enjoy helping others. I like 

working as a home health 

provider, because it gives the 

opportunity to meet other 

people and help them with 

whatever I can. Having worked 

in hospitals and nursing 

homes, it makes me feel good 

at the end of the day to know 

that I have done something to 

change someone’s life, even if 

only a little bit. To me, this is 

all that matters. 

— Severa Gorbounov, 

Connected Care-Cary


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