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Good Friday 

Wednesday, April 1: 

City Market at the Museum 

- Fayetteville Transportation 

and Local History Museum. 

Wednesdays at 2 p.m. and 

Saturdays at 8 a.m. The City 

Market will be held at the 

Transportation Museum, 

downtown Fayetteville. The 

market will feature local 

artisans, produce, music and 

history. The market will open 

Fourth Friday 6 p.m. - 10 

p.m.   The museum grounds 

are filled with eggs, honey, 

meats, as well as vibrant seasonal 

fruits and vegetables. 

Artisans add to the variety 

of items with soaps, pottery, 

original art, jewelry, and 

more. For more information, 

visit www.facebook.com/ 

CityMarketAtTheMuseum 

or call  (910) 433-1457  or via 

email citymarketassociation@ 

gmail.com. 

Thursday, April 2: 

First Thursdays At The 

Cameo at 225 Hay Street , 8 

p.m. Hank Smith and Shawn 

Chase from Raleigh, NC will 

be performing acoustic and 

bluegrass specialities. Hank 

Smith’s progressive bluegrass 

and Shawn Chase’s mandolin 

and country soul vocals blend 

with improvisation akin to 

jazz to drive the rhythm. 

Friday, April 3: 

Sunday, April 5 – Backstage 

at the Gilbert Theater. 

Saturday at 8 p.m. and 

Sunday at 2 p.m. If you are 

into comedy, then Backstage 

is a performance you do 

not want to miss. The play 

is written and directed by 

Stephen Miles. For more 

information, visit www.gilberttheater.com 

or call  (910) 

678-7186. 


Oldies, Rock & Blues Music 

at the Hope Mills Recreation 

Center at 6 p.m. open mic 

oldies, rock and blues music 

every first and third Friday of 

the month. Enjoy live Rock, 

Country and Blues music from 

local artists. Registration to 

perform is the day of the event. 

Sign-up is open to everyone 

on a first come first to perform 

basis. For more information, 

call 910-426-4109. 

Saturday, April 4: Easter 

Eggstravganza at the Hope 

Mills Recreation Center 

includes Breakfast with the 

Easter Bunny from 8:30 to 

11 a.m., $6. RSVP and payment 

deadline 

March 23. Menu includes: 

pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon 

and juice. Easter Egg Hunt 

at Hope Mills Municipal 

Park, free and open to the 

public, inclement at the Hope 

Mills Recreation Center. Age 

Groups and Times: Ages 

1-3, 11 a.m., Field 1; Ages 

4-6, 11:15 a.m., Field 2; 

and Ages 7-10, 11:30 a.m., 

Field 3. Easter Craft at the 

Hope Mills Municipal Park 

Tennis Courts at noon, $6 per 

person. RSVP and payment 

deadline March 23. 

April 8: 

Celtic Woman on stage at the 

Crown Complex at 7 p.m. 

The 10th Anniversary Tour 

features four sublimely gifted 

Irish women – three angelic 

vocalists and a dazzling Celtic 

violinist – will a full band, 

plus the Anotas Choir, bagpipers 

and Irish dancers. This 

enchanting musical experience 

features Celtic Woman 

performing a treasure chest 

of traditional Irish standards, 

classical favorites and contemporary 

pop songs, in the 

group’s distinctive signature 

style. For more information, 

visit www.crowncomplexnc. 

com or call 438-4100. 

April 9: Augusta Alsina 

with special guest, Kirko 

Bangz at the Crown 

Coliseum at 7:30 p.m. Born 

and bred from the streets of 

New Orleans, Alsina is eager 

to follow in the footsteps of 

the NOLA music legends 

that paved his way. In 2013, 

MTV named him one of 

their Fab 5 Hip Hop artists 

to watch, leading to his 

recent signing with Def Jam 

Recordings. Alsina is currently 

touring with Usher and 

Chris Brown. For more information, 

visit www.crowncomplexnc.com 

or call 438-4100. 

Friday, April 9: Raisin’ 

Cane: A Harlem Renaissance 

Odyssey at Seabrook 

Auditorium on the campus of 

Fayetteville State University 

at 7 p.m. Starring Jasmine 

Guy & the Avery Sharpe 

Trio. In a musical tribute to 

the days when Harlem was 

in vogue, Jasmine Guy and 

the Sharpe Trio celebrate and 

honor the legendary voices 

of the Harlem Renaissance. 

For more information, visit 

www.uncfsu.edu/arts/finearts-series-calendar 

or 910- 

672-1571 

Saturday, April 11: 

Fayetteville Roller Derby at 

the Crown Arena. Games 

at 5 and 7 p.m. Watch The 

Rogue Rollergirls take on the 

Marietta Derby Darlins. For 

more information, visit www. 

roguerollergirls.com. 

An Evening With Casting 

Crowns at the Crown 

Complex at 6 p.m. For more 

information, visit www. 

crowncomplexnc.com or call 

438-4100. 

Berlioz Symphonie 

Fantastique in Huff Concert 

Hall on the campus of 

Methodist University at 7:30 

p.m. For more information, 

visit www.fayettevillesymphony.org 

or call 433-4690. 

Through April 20: 

N.C. Faculty/Student 

“Mentor” Exhibit at Cape 

Fear Studios, Monday 

through Friday 11 a.m. and 

Saturday at 10 a.m. For 


capefearstudios.com or call 

433-2986. 


Sunday April 12: The Trip 

to Bountiful on stage at the 

Cape Fear Regional Theatre. 

Shows are at 7:30 p.m. 

Wednesday through Saturday 

and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For 


cfrt.org or call 323-4234. 

April 10-12: Backstage at 

the Gilbert Theater. Shows 

are at 8 p.m. Friday and 

Saturday, with a 2 p.m. matinee 

on Saturday and Sunday. 


www.gilberttheater.com or 

call 678-7186. 

Sunday, April 12: 

Cape Fear New Music 

Festival at Hensdale Chapel 

on the campus of Methodist 

University at 7:30 p.m. This 

event features performances 

of new works by regional and 

nationally known composers, 

and a round of paper 

presentations. The festival’s 

guest composers are Brent 

Easter Sunday 

Miller from San Fransisco’s 

Center for New Music, and 

Jan Radzynski from the The 

Ohio State University. The 

theme for this year’s festival 

is “Sight and Sound,” 

with many of the festival 

performances focusing on 

the interaction between the 

visual arts and music; in addition 

to our guest composers, 

acclaimed photographer Burk 

Uzzle will be on hand. For 

more information, email smarosek@methodist.edu 

or call 

630-7100 

Tuesday, April 14: 

Evening of Voice, Strings & 

Wood Winds at Seabrook 

Auditorium on the campus of 

Fayetteville State University 

at 7 p.m. For more information, 

visit www.uncfsu.ed/ 

arts/fine-arts-series or call 

672-1571. 

Wednesday, April 15: 

Refresh Leadership Seminar 

at the Holiday Inn I-95. 

The seminar is sponsored 

by a number of local businesses, 

including Express 

Employment Professionals 

and Up & Coming Weekly. 

The event begins at 9 a.m. 

and includes a Live Simulcast 

featuring Daymond John, 

CEO of FUBU, Shark 

Branding and ABC’s Shark 

Tank; comedian Dan 

Aykroyd and Murray. 

Following the free simulcast, 

attendees are invited to 

participate in the Keynote 

Luncheon, which features 

former Fayetteville resident, 

now turned motivational 

speaker Denise Ryan. A Shop 

Small Business Expo will also 

be ongoing. For more information 

and to register, visit 

visit http://business.fayettevillencchamber.org/events/ 

details/refresh-leadershiplive-keynote-luncheon-5551. 


Smokey Robinson on stage 

at the Crown Theatre at 7:30 

p.m. For more information, 

visit www.community-concerts.com 

or call 323-1991. 

Thursday, April 16-19: 

Hair on stage at Butler 

Theater on the campus of 

FSU at 7:30 p.m. and on 

Sunday at 3 p.m. For more 

information, visit www.uncfsu.edu/arts/fine-arts-series 

or 

call 672-1571. 


Spring Lake Spring Fling at 

Mendoza Park from 10 a.m. 

to 6 p.m. featuring vendors, 

art, food, carnival rides, live 

entertainment and baseball. 


www.spring-lake.org. 


East Coast Step Show at 

the Crown Theatre at 6 p.m. 

bringing step teams from 

across the country to benefit 

the Education Endowment 

Fund at FSU. For more information, 

call 438-4100. 

Sunday, April 19: Duke 

Ellington Sacred Concert 

at Fort Bragg from 1-4 

p.m. Concert Features the 

FSU Jazz Express and FSU 

Concert Choir. For more 

information, visit www.uncfsu.edu/arts/fine-arts-series 

or 

call 672-1571. 


Fayetteville Symphonic Band 

and Methodist University’s 

Jazz Ensemble Concert 

at Huff Concert Hall on 

the campus of Methodist 

University at 7:30 p.m. For 


methodist.edu/music. 


Monday, may 18: Cape Fear 

Studios Annual Anniversary 

Artists Members’ Exhibit 

celebrating the 25th anniversary 

of the studios. Monday- 

Friday at 11 a.m., Saturday 

at 10 a.m. For more information, 

call 433-2986 or visit 

www.capefearstudios.com. 

Friday, April-24 

-Sunday, April 26: 

Dogwood Festival in Festival 

Park, featuring concerts, street 

fair, the midway, car shows 

and KidStuff. For a complete 

schedule, visit www.faydogwoodfestival.com 

or call 

323-1934. 


Berstein-Chichester Psalms 

at Beth Israel Congreation, 

featuring the Cumberland 

Oratorio Singers at 7:3 p.m. 


www.SingWithCOS.org or 

call 630-7153. 

Thursday, April 30 

– May 10: 

Fort Bragg Fair at the Fort 

Bragg Fair Grounds. Monday 

through Friday gates open 

at 5 p.m.; Saturday through 

Sunday, gates open at 1 p.m. 

for more information, visit 

www.fortbraggmwr.com/fair 

or call 396-9126. 

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frontnotes 

“April showers bring May flowers, that is what they say. But if all 

the showers turned to flowers, we’d have quite a colorful day!” 

This is the opening to one of my favorite April poems and it’s so 

true! I am sure everyone remembers as a child making colorful art 

in school filled with images of flowers and raindrops and umbrellas 

and happy thoughts of spring. Unfortunately, April also reminds 

us that not all children are in happy places. April is National 

Child Abuse Prevention Month. It was first declared Child Abuse 

Prevention Month by Presidential Proclamation in 1983. Since 

then, this month has become a time to acknowledge and remember 

the importance of families and communities working together to 

prevent child abuse. In this month’s issue of Fayetteville’s Women’s 

View, with the help of our local Child Advocacy Center, we explore 

Karla Allen and identify the factors known to prevent and reduce child abuse 

and neglect. I hope through our feature story, you feel as though we 

have provided you with resources and information and that you are able to participate in protecting 

children and stopping abuse along with family, friends and our community. 

Now that spring is in full swing, I’m not ashamed to admit that I have already removed the top 

on my jeep (a few times) and broken out my shorts and sleeveless blouses. Clocks moved forward 

and believe it or not, I’m actually ahead of the game this year on several projects!!! Having the longer 

daylight hours is such a blessing when there are so many things I need to accomplish outdoors 

and I will admit I am one of those people who tends to go into hibernation during the colder winter 

months. When I arrive home from work and it’s dark already, I just want to put on my pajamas 

and be a lounge lizard! When I have more sunlight in my day, it changes my entire perspective. I 

know this may seem strange but you know the saying “busy people get things done” well this busy 

person needs more daylight!!! Now, I can get more done!!! 

I am truly excited to start seeing all the trees budding, the white and pink of the Bradford pears 

– stinky or not - and the tulips and daffodils poking their little heads up out of the ground. This is 

an encouraging and sure sign that spring has finally arrived! 

So for now, I’m breaking out my flip-flops and enjoying the transition into spring. Until 

next month! 

Spring has officially arrived, all 

the signs are here! Fayetteville is 

starting to bloom all over. Everyone is 

hitting the streets walking, running or 

biking enjoying the warm sunny days 

we’ve had lately. I have attempted to 

do some spring cleaning in my yard 

and then decided that I really do appreciate 

how hard my lawn care guy 

works! He definitely has job security 

working in my yard. On a beautiful 

spring day I would prefer to be 

sitting on a patio downtown sipping 

on a nice glass of wine, enjoying an 

Crystal MacClellan 

appetizer and good conversation. 

April is going to be an extremely busy month with spring break 

fast approaching and the Easter holiday. Of course I have nothing 

planned at this point, I don’t know what happened? I used to 

be the most scheduled person on the planet. I guess with age you 

learn to not sweat the small stuff. Speaking of age, I look forward 

to celebrating my birthday with family and friends this month. How 

many times can you celebrate your twenty ninth birthday? I think I 

can pull it off a few more years? 

I’m also looking forward to the Dogwood Festival April 24th- 

26th. There are a lot of activities surrounding this event. It kicks 

off Friday with a Garden Party fundraiser for The Girls and Boys 

Club of Fayetteville. Don’t forget your ”southern belle hats” ladies. 

You also don’t to miss out on buying a duck for the Duck Derby on 

April 26th brought to you by Fayetteville Urban Ministry. There are 

so many great non- profit organizations to support in Fayetteville. I 

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April Contents 

Front Notes 

Calendar ....................................................3 

Front Notes...................................................5 

Conversation With Margaret...............6 

Trending Now 

A Delicate Balance.............................7 

April, Child Abuse Prevention Month.8 

Child Abuse 

in Cumberland County.......................9 

Not Just Pictures.................................10 

Guardian Ad Litem (GAL).................12 

If You Believe , 

You can Change Your Stars.............13 

Jarred’s Story......................................14 

Business Spotlight 

i_Lipo....................................................16 

Spring Clean Your Health..................18 

Fitness Spotlight..................................19 

Globe Trotting.....................................20 

Dishing it Up........................................21 

Turning the Page................................16 

Fitness..................................................17 

On The Cover ... 

Let’s join hands to protect children and 

STOP abuse. 

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conversations withMargaret 

By Margaret Dickson 

As a parent, I know of no more exquisite 

torture than watching your child in distress 

and being unable to “fix” the situation. 

When children are young, parents often 

address whatever the trouble is with relative 

ease. A skinned knee, a broken toy, a 

spat with another child can all be dealt with, 

resolved, and forgotten. As children get older, 

though, the issues become more complex and 

more difficult to understand and to handle. 

School days bring conflicts with those 

in authority, troubles in relationships with 

peers, academic challenges, and all the issues 

that come with human maturation. Young 

adulthood continues the complexity with 

broken romances, unfulfilled educational 

and career aspirations, and the anticipation 

and apprehension that accompanies taking 

up adult responsibilities. 

Parents naturally want to ease the way for 

their children, no matter what their ages, 

but there is a fine balance between helping 

a child to grow into a productive and 

compassionate person and stunting their 

maturation, risking rendering them childlike 

creatures in adult bodies. 

We all know parents who love their children 

so fiercely, they cannot allow them to suffer 

in any way. These are the parents who do the 

school projects while the children play. These 

are the parents who always take their children’s 

sides on any issue, without ever acknowledging 

that their child might be in the wrong. These 

are the parents who ask their friends to give 

their children jobs to avoid rejection and failure 

in the open job market. 

Writing in the Atlantic, Jessica Lahey, a 

teacher, tells us why such blind love is not 

a good thing. Her article is entitled, “Why 

Parents Need to Let Their Children Fail.” 

Lahey recounts the story of a mother 

who wrote her daughter’s paper for Lahey’s 

class. The whole episode was unfortunate 

in many respects, of course, but it was 

particularly unfortunate since the mother 

plagiarized entire paragraphs from various 

websites. I shudder to think what the girl 

learned from that behavior! The mother 

confessed, the daughter finally wrote the 

paper herself, and Lahey began pondering 

the concept of “over-parenting.” 

She found a study from Queensland 

University of Technology which looks 

at over-parenting, citing such examples 

as children kept so close to home they 

are not allowed to go to camp or to take 

driver’s education, parents who cut up their 

10-year-old’s food, or cook separate meals 

for picky 16-year-olds. Chances are good, 

Lahey says, that such children will eventually 

be just fine once they are out on their 

own in the real world. 

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Much more problematic are children who 

have never been allowed to take responsibility 

for their own actions, positive or negative. 

When a parent rushes in to “save” a 

child from a scary or difficult situation, the 

child does not have the opportunity to learn 

to solve his own problems. What is more, 

the child can develop a sense of entitlement 

that the world should always work the way 

he wants it to. Such children often have 

difficulty working with others, co-operating 

and collaborating in group settings. In short, 

they may not really grow up at all, because 

they have never been allowed to fail or to 

take the consequences of their own actions, 

so they have not learned how to cope with 

real world situations. 

Lahey correctly asserts that teachers do 

not teach only academics, but much broader 

concepts, which are really the building 

blocks of a mature and successful human 

being. Says Lahey, “We teach responsibility, 

organization, manners, restraint, and 

foresight. These skills may not get assessed 

on standardized testing, but as children plot 

their journey into adulthood, they are, by 

far, the most important life skills I teach.” 

Yes, indeed. 

These are also the skills that good parents 

teach children by correcting them when 

they are wrong, holding them accountable 

for their actions and the actions they do 

not take, and by modeling these behaviors 

themselves. Good parents seek not only 

to protect their children from pain, harm, 

and failure, but to give them the skills and 

experience to cope with the pain, harm, and 

failure that inevitably comes to each and 

every one of us. 

In writing this, I have been reminded 

of a friend who, many years ago when her 

children were young, did a bang-up fine job 

on her child’s North Carolina history project. 

During the process her child popped 

in periodically to find out how “her project” 

was going as her mother labored over a scale 

model of a famous North Carolina building, 

complete with tiny silk azaleas under the 

windows. My friend was so proud of the 

“A” her child received, she called all of her 

friends with the happy news. 

As far as I know, that child has grown 

into a fine young woman, but the delicate 

line between responsible parenting and 

over-parenting was definitely crossed on 

that project. 

The lesson here is apparently not how 

much love is too much but how to love both 

completely and responsibly. 


Child Abuse Prevention Month 

April has been designated as Child 

Abuse Prevention Month, but truthfully, 

every month should be Child 

Abuse Prevention Month. Recently 

our community has been appropriately 

outraged by the maltreatment 

of three dogs – one injured and subsequently 

drowned, the other starved 

to death and a puppy brutally beaten 

to death – all three at the hands of 

their owners. 

The irony in all of this is that in 

1874 the first child to be removed 

from abusive and neglectful guardians 

was 9-year-old Mary Ellen 

Wilson. Intervention on her behalf 

occurred after the founder of the 

American Society for Prevention of 

Cruelty to Animals asked his lawyer 

to find a legal mechanism to rescue 

the child as there were no laws at 

that time protecting children, only 

animals. It was not until 1962 that 

the first meaningful legislation was 

passed that mandated the reporting 

and protecting of abused and 

neglected children. 

In l974, Congress assumed a leadership 

role with the passage of the Child 

Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act 

authorizing federal funds to improve 

state response to physical abuse, neglect 

and sexual abuse. CAPTA focused 

particular attention on improved investigation 

and reporting. Additionally, 

CAPTA provided funds for training 

and for the establishment of multidisciplinary 

centers focused on child 

abuse and neglect. 

Our challenge today is to make sure 

our community is as outraged by acts 

of violence against defenseless children 

as they have been about the maltreatment 

of defenseless animals. If 

we truly believe that our children are 

our future and that they are our most 

precious asset, then we as a community 

must do all we can to advocate 

for them and to protect them. 

North Carolina Law mandates that 

anyone who suspects a child is being 

abused or neglected by their parent, 

guardian, or custodian must contact 

their local Department of Social 

Services and make a report. They 

may also contact law enforcement, 

and should contact law enforcement 

direct when they are aware of a child 

being abused or exploited by a noncustodian. 

This law applies to all 

children, including those residing on 

a military base. 

We are fortunate in Cumberland 

County to have established a multidisciplinary 

team approach to the 

investigation of serious physical and 

sexual abuse. This team is made up 

of child protective services workers, 

law enforcement, district attorney, 

district court representative, mental 

health, medical provider, military representatives, 

school system and Child 

Advocacy Center staff, including a 

child forensic interviewer. The Child 

Advocacy Center takes the lead in 

coordinating the team approach that 

insures collaboration and the sharing 

of information among team members. 

Decisions are shared by all members 

of the team and may include recommendations 

for removal, prosecution 

of perpetrators and treatment options 

for the child victims and their family. 

So as we remember our children 

during this time, let us also remember 

and support the very difficult job our 

multidisciplinary team members are 

called upon to perform. Let us also 

remember that decisions they make 

are based on information and evidence 

that is gathered during a given 

point in time. It is critical that reporters 

of suspected child abuse provide 

specific information as to why they 

believe a child is being abused so that 

team members mandated to investigate 

can gather the necessary information 

that will allow them to protect 

the child and to provide necessary 

treatment for the child and family. 

For information on initiatives that 

target child abuse prevention, contact 

the Child Advocacy Center at (910) 

486-9700. Training options include 

Stewards of Children Child Sexual 

Abuse Prevention, Recognizing and 

Reporting Abuse and Internet Safety 

and other prevention programs. 

By Rosemary Zimmerman, 

Child Advocacy Center Board of Advocates Chairperson 


Could you be the voice for a child? 

The idea of going to court is scary for an adult; it 

is even more so for a child who enters the judicial 

system through no fault of his own. Many of those 

children find themselves in untenable situations and 

thrust into an overburdened child welfare system. 

Alone, confused and scared, they have no voice. 

But thanks to a group of dedicated volunteers, 

abused and neglected children find their voice 

through the work of a court-appointed Guardian 

ad Litem. The Guardian Ad Litem program is designed 

to provide legal representation for children 

who find themselves in this situation. In North 

Carolina, more than 1,700 abused and neglected 

children go to court alone – with absolutely no 

one to stand for them. Children who are fortunate 

enough to have a Guardian appointed have an 

advocate who speaks for them, conferring with the 

presiding judge to find a solution that is in their 

best interest.In Cumberland County, The Guardian 

Ad Litem program falls under the auspices of 

the Court Appointed Special Advocates office. 

The program was established In North Carolina in 

1983 by the N.C. General Assembly, and pursuant 

to G.S. 7B-601, when a petition alleging abuse or 

neglect of a juvenile is filed in district court, the 

judge appoints a volunteer Guardian ad Litem 

advocate and an attorney advocate to provide team 

representation to the child, who is recognized as 

someone having full party status in trial and appellate 

proceedings. Each volunteer Guardian Ad 

Litem is charged with performing five key tasks: 

• Fulfill state and federal statutory mandates to 

protect and promote the best interests of juveniles 

in abuse and neglect court proceedings 

• Help the courts work efficiently toward safety 

and permanence for children 

• Conduct independent investigations to determine 

the facts, needs of the child and the resources 

appropriate to meet those needs 

• Determine the wishes or expressed preferences 

of the child and report those to the court 

• Provide a voice for abused and neglected children 

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In Cumberland County, there are two attorney 

advocates, four program supervisors, a program assistant, 

a district administrator and approximately 

100 volunteers. 

Dwight Torrey is the district administrator in 

Cumberland County. According to Torrey, GALs 

represent annually more than 640 children each 

year. The children, who are taken from their 

homes, are initially placed with a relative or friend 

if the court authorizes it or put 

directly into foster care. Once 

placement of a child is taken 

care of, the clock starts rolling 

to either get the child back 

home with their parents if at all 

possible or to find a permanent 

placement for them. 

This is where the Guardian ad 

Litem steps in. Torrey explains 

that the Guardian’s sole role is 

to be the voice and advocate for 

their child. To do that, they must 

understand what the child wants; 

his concerns, fears and needs. 

This isn’t an n easy process. 

“We go into that first meeting 

and the child is scared. They 

don’t know what is going to 

happen to them. They have been 

traumatized,” he explained. “We 

tell them who we are and why 

we are there. We explain that our 

job is to let the judge know their 

wishes and concerns. It’s a process. 

Initially, they are seeing a lot 

of people, and in that first meeting, 

we are just another face.” 

He said the child might be closed down or 

distant, but as they continue to see the Guardian as 

a consistent presence, as someone who truly cares 

about listening to them, hearing them, helping 

them, they being to open up. Torrey said for most 

children, this usually happens on the fourth visit. 

Once the volunteer advocate has earned the 

trust of a child, the main goal of the advocate is 

to determine what the child wants and how they 

can best help them. As is the case with most child 

abuse/neglect cases, the goal is for the family to 

become whole again. This process can up to a year 

or two years, and is largely dependent on the progress 

of the parents and their willingness to meet 

the rulings set by the court, such 

as family therapy, child-rearing 

classes, anger management, etc. 

If the parents are successful, the 

child returns home. In Torrey’s 

experience, that happens about 80 

to 85 percent of the time; however, 

many of the children return 

back into the system. When that 

happens the court may consider 

permanently removing a child 

from their parents and finding 

them a new home 

With the sheer number of 

children that are entering and 

exiting the system, it is imperative 

that there are number of trained, 

compassionate GALs to step in 

and become the voice of these 

disenfranchised children. 

The GAL program, other than 

the paid support staff is entirely 

volunteer-driven. Finding volunteers 

who are willing to step into 

such an emotionally charged situation 

is not always easily. 

“We are definitely looking for 

people who can work independently, 

who are high energy, persistent and consistent,” 

said Torrey. “A volunteer guardian may have 

to make numerous phone calls before they ever 

get it answered or returned. They have to break 

through and build a relationship with a child who 


For A GAL Volunteer, 

‘A Little Goes a Long Way’ 

really doesn’t 

trust adults.” 

Being a Guard- ian ad Litem is not 

for the faint of heart. But it is for those whose hearts are full 

for children in need. Volunteers to the program are mature, 

stable community residents. There is no educational requirement; 

however, all volunteers must go through a training program 

operated by the state and pass an intensive background 

check and in-depth interviews with the staff. Not everyone is 

suited for this position. 

The training, which occurs the first and third week of the 

month, begins at 8: 30 a.m. in the Cumberland County Courthouse. 

Training consists of a 30-hour class, which covers everything 

from how the system works to how the guardian plugs 

into its community partners. 

“This is where they learn that our job is to be the eyes and ears 

of the court in order to protect a child’s well being,” said Torrey. 

Following the 30-hour training class, volunteers have four 

hours of court observation to see the process in action. Following 

successful completion of the court, the volunteer is sworn in 

as an officer of the court and begins receiving assignments. 

“At that point, everything is done on their timeline,” said Torrey. 

“All GALs with an active case must visit the child in their charge 

at a minimum one time a month; however, more visits are better.” 

He explained that the guardian visits the child Monday 

through Saturday in the various places they go, i.e., at school, 

childcare, church, foster placement, etc. This allows the 

guardian to see how the child is progressing and to remain 

current on what the child needs. On average each guardian 

has two cases at a time; one case is active and one case is in 

monitoring status, following the children through permanent 

placement or unification. 

Torrey said that while the job is not for everyone, there are other 

roles and other ways that people can help. Key to the success is 

getting the word out about the program. Throughout the year, the 

office will participate in different types of events, which are mainly 

aimed at attracting volunteers. 

“We need people who can help us with these recruitment 

events, who can set up at various functions and expos and talk 

about the program and let people know the importance of 

it,” said Torrey. “While we are advocating for the children of 

Cumberland County, 

Lorendy Lugo is a self-professed Army 

Brat and only child, who moved frequently, 

but always found a way to make new friends 

and adapt to her new surroundings. 

As a college student at the University of 

North Carolina Pembroke, she found that volunteering 

was a great way to connect to others. 

“Making sure that I always gave back to 

my community and those who are less fortunate 

was something that my mother instilled 

in me at an early age,” she explained. 

“Growing up, my mother and I would often 

feed the homeless at different shelters in 

our community. I have always been the one 

to lend a helping hand to anyone in need 

and wanted to continue that throughout my 

college career.” 

To that end, Lugo made a visit to the Office 

of Community and Civic Engagement 

at UNC-P during her sophomore year and 

signed up to volunteer for community events. 

“My very first event was a Dr. Seuss 

Reading Party. I asked the Associate Director 

of the CCE, Christie Poteet, what it was 

that I would be doing during the reading 

party and she explained that I would be 

reading to kindergarten through first grade 

students, as well as playing a few activities 

that would encourage them to want to read 

more,” recalled Lugo, who is currently the 

volunteer spotlight for the Cumberland 

County Guardian ad Litem. “I thought to 

myself, ‘That should be a piece of cake!’ 

“The day came, and I was just an hour 

away from being in charge of at least 10 

little bodies. I have always had a love for 

children, so I didn’t think that it would be 

too hard; 11a.m. hit and about 15 little bodies 

were facing me, waiting for me to read 

Dr. Seuss’,The Cat in the Hat!,” she continued. 

“I had never been so nervous or had to 

interact with this many children at once. So 

I did what I thought anyone else would do; 

I got into character and tried to become Dr. 

Seuss. By the end of the story, the children 

wanted me to read another book; unfortunately, 

we had to move on to the next 

station. Apparently, I did a great job since 

they wanted me to continue with another 

book, right? My main concern was making 

sure that they were not only having fun, but 

learning as well. By the end of the event, 

they were coming up to me hugging me and 

telling me how much fun they had.” 

That experience had a major impact on 

Lugo’s life, not only did it show her the 

value in volunteering, but it also helped 

her realize how much she genuinely 

enjoyed interacting and helping children. 

That realization lead Poteet to introduce 

her to Michelle Ivy, the program supervisor 

for the Robeson County Guardian ad 

Litem program. 

“After conversing with Mrs. Ivy, I decided 

to obtain the proper training and I even 

brought my roommate along with me so she 

could join in. I was sworn in as a Guardian 

ad Litem Advocate in March of 2013,” said 

Lugo. She worked with the program for a 

while, but was forced to reorder her activities 

to make school her number one priority. 

Upon graduation from UNCP with a 

bachelor’s in criminal justice, Lugo returned 

to the program. 

“I picked back up with the Guardian 

ad Litem Program here in Cumberland 

County following graduation,” she said. “I 

thoroughly enjoy volunteering with GAL. 

Knowing that I get to advocate for children 

who have been abused or neglected, children 

who without me, would remain voiceless. 

Helping them makes me happy. When 

coming into the GAL office, I always try 

to keep in mind what Christie Poteet has 

always told me, ‘A little goes a long way.’” 


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Liz Murray is a highly sought after 

inspirational speaker, and in April, 

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one of many who are excited to hear 

her story in her own words. 

“I think Liz’s story is really great. 

Rather than accepting her situation, 

she saw what she could be and what 

she wanted to be and she went for it 

and committed to it,” he said. “That 

is something we can all learn from.” 

Murray’s presentation is part of 

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on April 15 at the Holiday Inn 

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and Murray. 

Following the free simulcast, attendees 

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Life’s not fair. That’s no secret. Although it seems that fate is 

more unkind to some people than to others. In the end, we all play 

the hand we are dealt and hope for the best. And for some, we 

take the hand dealt and defy the odds to create an amazing 

life, such is the case with Liz Murray. 

Murray was born in the Bronx in 1980 to drug addicted 

parents. Her life like those of others born into 

her situation could have followed the path of least 

resistance. She could have followed her parents down 

the path into drug addiction, which leads many to 

sell their bodies on the street for a fix. Or she could 

have engaged in a life of crime to get the things 

she wanted that her parents could not provide. 

Or she could take the road less traveled by those 

in her community; the one that took her out 

of the projects, off the street and to Harvard 

Square. Murray went against the odds and 

chose Harvard. 

In speaking of her childhood, Murray refers 

to her parents as “well-meaning” even in the 

midst of their addiction; that being said, there 

was not a lot for her family to celebrate. Her 

home life was centered around the first of the 

month when the welfare check arrived. In her book 

Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival and 

My Journey from Homeless to Harvard, she writes about 

the excitement of the postman’s visit. 

“The first of the month, the day Ma’s stipend from 

welfare was due, held all the ritual and celebration of 

Christmas morning. Our collective anticipation of the 

money filled the apartment with a kind of electricity, 

guaranteeing that Ma and Daddy would be agreeable 

and upbeat for at least 24 hours each month. ” 

By the end of the week, with the money gone, despair 

would again pervade the home and Murray and 

her sister turned to their standby of egg and mayonnaise 

sandwiches. When that option was exhausted 

and her parents had spent everything on cocaine and 

heroin, she and her sister would eat ice cubes and even 

once split a tube of toothpaste. 

Most people would think her life couldn’t get any 

worse, but Murray, a realist, quietly waited for the other 

shoe to drop. That happened when she was 11-years 

old. Her mother was diagnosed with AIDS. Shortly 

after that, her parents split up. She lived with her dad 

until she was 13, and was placed in the child welfare 

system. Her mother was able to get her back for a short 

period, but at the age of 15, she had dropped out of 

school, was homeless and on the streets. 

She recounts how she slept in doorways and on 

subway cars. When she was 16, her 41-year-old 

mother died. For Murray, who was still living in stairwells 

it was a turning point. She started writing in her 

Photo courtesy of Sean Gilligan Photography 

journal, and one day, while crouched in the doorway, 

she had a spiritual epiphany and made a pledge to her 

mother that she would excel, which meant going back 

to school, a place where she had been bullied for her 

poverty. Murray became a top student at a Manhattan 

alternative school, finished it in two years instead of 

four. While there, she wrote an essay on her personal 

journey. That essay was her ticket to Harvard, but it 

didn’t fix everything. It took her nearly 10 years to 

finish at the university, but during that time she came 

to realize that she was not a victim of fate, but rather 

that she was in charge of her own life. She could 

decide her future. Much like William in A Knight’s 

Tale, Murray lived this quote from the movie: 

“Can a people change the stars?” 

“Yes, if one believes enough, they can do anything!” 

Murray took that life lesson and turned it into her 

book, which was later made into a Lifetime movie 

Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story, which 

was based on her book a New Times Best Seller. 

Today, Murray uses her fame and her life to try to 

influence other to take control of their own lives and 

to recognize that who they become has nothing to do 

with where they started. She travels the nation talking 

to groups big and small, with a particular emphasis on 

homeless teens, changing them one speech at a time. 

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Amy Sparks is a friendly woman. The career 

educator does not appear to meet a stranger. Even 

over the telephone you feel a warmth emanating 

from her. You hear something in her voice that lets 

you know she cares … about a lot of things. 

A teacher at Vanstory Elementary School, 

Sparks has been tested by fire and it has refined her 

spirit and strengthened her resolve. 

“Have you ever lost a child?” she asks with a 

voice that is thick with unshed tears. “Losing a 

child is devastating. It’s a club you definitely don’t 

want to belong to. It is gut wrenching. It is the 

worst thing that could ever happen to you. EVER.” 

For some, the loss of a child breaks them; marriages 

and families fall apart. Dreams die. People 

struggle just to find the strength to go on, to get 

out of bed, to get dressed. That isn’t the case with 

Sparks and her family. 

On June 10, 2011, the unthinkable happened and 

the Sparks lost their son Jarred in a tragic accident. 

“The biggest thing that I can say about Jarred’s 

story, in the least amount of words, is that I know 

my son is telling me, ‘Mom, let my memory go on by 

helping others,’” she said. “That is where I gain my 

strength. First and foremost from God, and in knowing 

that I am doing what Jarred would want me to 

do and knowing that I am going to see my son again. 

When I’m feeling weak or sad, I can hear him telling 

me, ‘Mom, you have a job to do. Now get it done.” 

For Sparks, and those who knew and loved Jarred, 

taking this devastating event in their lives and turning 

it to good is a way to celebrate Jarred’s life. 

At the age of two and half, Jarred was diagnosed 

with severe autism. He was non-verbal. 

“Jarred was 5 before I have ever heard him say 

the ‘momma’,” explained Sparks. “He was 7, before 

I heard the words ‘I love you.’ It’s hard to know 

what that means to a momma if you’ve always had 

it. I had so longed to hear his voice.” 

And that’s where Jarred’s story really begins. The 

Sparks wanted more for their son than to see him 

locked up inside himself. So they started researching 

alternative means of treatment for children with 

autism. This was in the early days, when autism was 

not very well understood. At that time, in Sparks’ 

opinion, children with autism were pushed aside. 

14 APRIL 2015 

“So many times people think that 

children with this kind of disability or 

not going to amount to anything, so why 

bother even trying,” she said. 

Sparks believed Jarred could be so much 

more, so she kept pushing, event to the extent 

of suing the Fort Bragg School System in 

order to get advanced therapy implemented for 

children with autism. 

“For many, many years, my husband I were in 

this fight alone for Jarred. My husband would 

drive from Pope Air Force Base to Greensboro 

two or three times a week for speech therapy,” she 

explained. “We were the first family in the area 

to bring Applied Behavioral 

Analysis to Fayetteville.” 

“Jarred was a 

teacher,” said 

Sparks. “I didn’t 

realize what he 

was doing in 

our lives until 

he was gone. 

Hands down 

he has been the 

most influential 

person in 

my life.” 

The program, which is 

based on intense behavior 

modification, had phenomenal 

results with Jarred, who 

received 50 hours a week of 

one-on-one instruction. 

“Believe you me, it made the 

biggest difference in our lives. 

It saved our lives,” she said. 

“At that point, I wanted to 

prove that children deserve a 

quality education. We saw that 

with Jarred and his therapy. 

While children with disabilities 

at Fort Bragg Schools 

were master four objectives or 

less in a year, Jarred was mastering 

400 in four months.” 

Winning the fight with 

Bragg to bring the therapy 

into the school system was a 

major step forward for Sparks 

and Jarred. Jarred found his 

voice and was able to connect with those around 

him. Those are the memories that keep Sparks 

going. 

“Jarred was a teacher,” said Sparks. “I didn’t 

realize what he was doing in our lives until he was 

gone. Hands down he has been the most influential 

person in my life.” 

And not just in Sparks’ life. 

“I didn’t know anyone who didn’t love him,” she 

continued. “He had a way of finding your heart and 

just stole it. His death was devastating to so many 

people in our lives. That tragedy isn’t just ours.” 

Talking about Jarred’s last days doesn’t come 

easy for Sparks. 

“It was the last day of school. It was really 

weird, but Jarred found a way of saying 

goodbye to everybody, we just didn’t know it 

at that time,” she said. 

Two days before he died, Mr. Williams, 

his teacher (who is also the president of the 

Jarred Bryan Sparks Foundation) had his 

chance at goodbye. 

“Mr. Williams loved Jarred like a son. 

When the day was over, he would always call 

out to Jarred to come and give him a hug. 

On that day, Jarred walked up and gave him 

a hug without being asked,” she said. “My 

daughter Kelsey and Jarred used to do this 

dance together. They did it the day before he 

died. She had the chance to dance with her 

brother one more time.” 

For Sparks, it was the kind of moment 

that all mothers cherish in their hearts. 

“I remember he came up to me and was 

smiling at me,” she said. I reached up and 

put my hands on his cheeks and I said, ‘You 

are such a good boy. Momma loves you so 

much.’ And he kept smiling. We all had that 

moment to say goodbye without even knowing 

that’s what we were doing, and that’s what makes it 

so special.” 

In the dark days following Jarred’s death, the 

Sparks turned to their faith, their friends, their 

church and to each other. 

“My husband is my best friend. When I was 


weak, he was strong, and when he was 

weak, I was strong,” she explained. We 

both helped each other and comforted 

each other.” 

It was then that they realized they had a 

choice to make. 

“Jarred was placed on this earth for 

such a short time, but he had such an 

impact on so many people. I believe 

Jarred was an 

angel in our lives. 

I was honored 

to be his mom. I 

feel very blessed 

that God allowed 

him to be my son. 

That I got the 

opportunity to 

experience what 

I did. It made 

me stronger, it 

gave me a reason 

to live and keep 

on going. I am never going to let his 

memory die and I’m going to let his 

death be in vain.” 

Sparks said she frequently tells the 

children in her classes that they have 

two choices. They can give up or get 

themselves up, dust themselves off 

and start running again. 

“It doesn’t mean I’m not going to 

fall. It just means I’m going to get 

back up and start running toward that 

goal. People are counting on us.” 

The goal Sparks wants to reach is 

the creation of The School of Hope, a 

specialized school designed solely for 

the education of children with autism. 

Sparks goal is to open the school in 

August 2016. Starting small, with no 

more than 25 students, the school will 

provide autistic children with the kind 

of therapy and education that can 

open the world up for them. 

The School of Hope is a fitting 

legacy of Jarred’s life. 

“About 15 years ago, a military newspaper 

did an article about Jarred. The 

title was ‘A Fight to Recover: Hope 

for Jarred.’ That has always stayed with 

me,” she said. “Families with a child 

who has autism need hope to know 

that what they are doing makes a difference 

in their child’s life.” 

With the creation of the school, 

Sparks sees a way of offering hope. 

“We want to start out small; quality 

– not quantity. The school is not 

about making money. It’s about serving 

children and giving them the very best 

education they can get. At the School 

of Hope, we will only employee people 

who understand and get autism. We 

have to have people who understand 

that no two children with autism are 

alike. You can’t group them. You have 

to find out what makes them tick,” 

she said. “I want people to move to 

Fayetteville because they can find hope 

for their children who have autism. 

“We will be a specialized school. I 

do not know about other disabilities; 

I know autism. Jarred taught me 

what I need to know about autism,” 

she continued. “Am I going to make 

mistakes? Absolutely. Am I going 

to learn? You bet. I want to give 

hope to caregivers. 

I want them 

to know not to 

quit.” 

Sparks vision 

for the school is to 

start small with 25 

students the first 

year. 

“One child with 

autism is like five 

students without 

autism,” she said. 

For Sparks, the 

pieces are coming together. She has 

found what she believes is the ideal 

location, and the stars seem to be 

aligning in her favor, with the current 

tenant moving out just in time for her 

to get ready for the new school year. 

“It would be the perfect place for 

us,” she said. 

Another hurdle passed was gaining 

approved from the Jarred Sparks 

Foundation for money to get the 

articles of incorporation drawn up. 

With April, also being Autism 

Awareness Month, Sparks sees it as 

another good sign. 

“Jarred’s birthday is April 24. He 

would have been 23,” she said. “He 

loved the water, and on April 24, we 

are going to celebrate his life by doing 

something he loved. We will be on the 

water somewhere, somehow.” 

That celebration is person, on April 

18, the Sparks and their foundation will 

have a public celebration with the 4th 

Annual Spring Festival, a community 

event that helps showcase was the Jarred 

Bryan Sparks Foundation is all about. 

“It’s going to be a great day for families 

in our community – those who have 

children with disabilities and those who 

do not. We are going to have games, 

face painting, bounce house, vendors. 

All of the people who loved and 

cherished Jerred and who supported 

us will be there. When I see all of the 

people who come out from teachers and 

students at Vanstory to former students, 

I know that Jarred is still making a difference 

in the lives of others. 

“Last year, I was standing in the 

middle of the festival and I looked 

around at so many families having 

fun. And I had to look up, and 

think, ‘This is Jarred. He is still 

affecting lives and changing the 

people around him. 


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body are being invented and approved for use. 

As noted above, liposuction tops the list of procedures being 

performed in the United States. The cost of liposuction varies 

depending on the area of the body that is treated, if more than 

one area is treated and the type of liposuction procedure undertaken. 

Usually liposuction surgery will cost between $1,500 

and $3,000, with the national average at $2,578. 

With advancements in medical technology, that number 

is going down. One such advancedment is i-Lipo®, which 

is being touted as the “intelligen alternative to liposuction.” 

Unlike liposuction, i-lipo is non-invasive, pain 

free, with no needles and no down time for recovery. 

i-Lipo is usually done in a course of eight sessions, 

performed twice a week, which can result in 

a patient losing one to two dress sizes over the 

course of treatment. 

Sound too good to be true? That’s what I 

thought until I visited the office of Dr. Robert 

Twaddell, a Fayetteville physician who offers 

i-Lipo body contouring. I had been curious 

about this procedure, which involves a laser 

to complete body contouring. Clearly, this 

technology is intended for people wanting an alternative to replace more 

traditional forms body-contouring surgery. 

Personally, I would prefer anything to needles! Prior to my making 

any decision concerning treatment, Dr. Twaddell explained the scienced 

behind the i-Lipo treatment and how and why it works. 

The procedure, established in 2012, is FDA approved and is the latest 

in laser lipolysis. Low-level lasers trigger a chemical in fat cells that 

breaks down stored triglycerides into free fatty acids and glycerol. The 

fatty acides and glycerol are released through cell membranes, and the 

fat content is transported around the body to tissues where it will be 

“burned off ” during a period of post-treatment exercise. 

Like every diet program, exercise is the key to success with the 

i-Lipo procedure. Exercise creates a demand in our bodies for extra energy. 

The body responds to this demand by releasing stored fat content 

for use as fuel, but the release can come from anywhere in the body. So, 

through the use of the low level lasers, the i-Lipo procedure mimics 

the body’s natural fat burning process, allowing you to target an area of 

your body for fat release even before you begin exercising! 

After talking with Dr. Twaddell, I decided to give it a try. The i-Lipo 

procedure was administered under his direction and supervision. I 

was skeptical, but there was absolutely no question that a measurable 

change in in my waistline occurred within minutes. First I answered a 

full medical questionnaire, then during the treatment, I was measured 

and then strategically fitted with the i-Lipo treatment pads while lying 

comfortably on a treatment table. The entire process took approximately 

30 minutes. 

Following the treatment, Dr. Twaddell sent me to his patient 

workout room for a 20 to 30 minute exercise regimen. Additionally, 

I was encouraged to drink as much water as possible throughout the 

day, which contributes to the effectiveness of the procedure, as well as 

encouraging long-term measurable differences. 

The i-Lipo procedure gives your body a jump start, which serves as a 

motivation to get people exercising. 

Dr. Twaddell is not looking for a quick fix for his patients. He is 

very up front with the idea that his goal ifs for his patients to become 

healthier through correct diet and exercise. 

The good news about this new treatment is that it can be performed 

on all skin types and body areas where unwanted fat is stored and you 

can return to normal activity immediately following the treatment, which 

includes that round of exercise immediately following the procedure. 

I felt extremely comfortable and was able to do my exercise, drink 

my water and felt absolutely fine! 

The recommended number of treatments is structured to eight. Of 

course as with anything that could vary patient to patient depending 

on desired results. The average loss in inches is one to three with one 

treatment and prices can vary with a national average of about $1,800 

per eight-session treatment. 

If you are interested in i-Lipo there are numerous websites that can 

educate you on the procedure, but the best way to get information is 

to visit a physician who actually does the treatment, as I did with Dr. 

Twaddell. Dr. Twaddell’s clinic, Fayetteville Laser Therapy is the only 

clinic in the Cape Fear Region that is certified to perform i-Lipo. 

Fayetteville Laser Therapy is located at 1411 Fort Bragg Rd. For more 

information about the clinic and the procedure, you can call 303-2690 

or visit the website at www.faylaser.com. 


financeadvice 

The Ugly Stepstister You Are Stuck With! 

By Mackenzie Toland 

Finances – they are like the ugly stepsister 

that you are stuck with for life. Finances are the 

number 2 reason why couples get divorced second 

only to communication. If financial insecurity 

becomes the topic of discussion more often than 

other topics then your marriage may be falling 

into a downward spiral. 

So what can you do to ensure that your family 

does not get stuck in the same place that many 

other couples get stuck in? One of the biggest 

challenges that couples have is living outside their 

means. It is important to have the right tools in 

your relationship so that you and your partner can 

work together to live within your means in a fair 

and fiscally responsible way. So here’s the question 

of topic today: To have joint bank accounts 

or to have separate bank accounts. Which decision 

is best for your marriage? 

If you can’t decide on a joint account or a 

separate accounts why not do a mix of both? You 

could have a joint account for expenses and separate 

accounts for spending. Whatever you choose, 

do yourself and your marriage a favor and stay 

in control of finances. It could be the difference 

between a lasting marriage and a fallen one. You 

can find me at A New Leaf Therapeutic Services 

PLLC, 910.493.3555, and mackenzie@fayettevillenewleaf.com. 

The Joint Bank Account: Pros 

One of the greatest benefits of having a joint bank account is that 

in your relationship there is transparency. You have the benefit and 

security of knowing where the money is and where it is going. When 

couples have a joint bank account they are more likely to have clear 

communication about finances. The chances are high that you and your 

spouse regularly communicate about where and how money is being 

spent or saved. Joint checking accounts give the feeling that you are in 

this together. It is one pot of money that you are sharing. So, really, it 

doesn’t matter who pays for what – because it is both of you paying for 

everything. Also, an extra little benefit is that the combined amount in 

your account will be higher and you will be less likely to have to pay 

those pesky fees associated with overspending your checking account. 

The Separate Bank Account: Pros 

As long as the expenses are divided up fairly then you have the freedom 

to spend your money how your please. Try to be fair about how 

expenses will be divided and revisit how to disperse expenses every time 

there is a big life change; like someone get’s a fancy promotion or a nice 

raise. Having separate accounts with the same institution under the 

same login make it easy to be transparent about your expenses while 

still having the independence of separate accounts. 

The Joint Bank Account: Cons 

Everything has pros and cons and unfortunately the joint bank account 

has cons too. With a joint bank account one of the partners may 

feel constricted as if they do not have any spending money of their 

own. One person in the relationship is going to have to take care of 

paying the bills and this partner may harbor resentment for having to 

do the extra work. Finally, if one partner is financially irresponsible and 

makes a big purchase without telling the other partner immediately 

then the other partner may find out the hard way: a declined debit card. 

The Separate Bank Account: Cons 

While dividing up everyday expenses may be easy, what happens 

when there is a big car repair or an unavoidable expensive emergency? 

How will that be paid for? It is important to have a back up plan about 

emergencies if you and your partner choose to have separate bank 

accounts. Having two bank accounts at different 

institutions is an option but I do not 

recommend it. 

18 APRIL 2015 


fitnessspotlight 

Don’t Eat Less, Eat Right 

There seems to be a myth out 

there that tells people if they 

want to lose weight they need 

to eat less. Trimming down isn’t 

about eating less; many people 

have to eat more when they 

choose to live a healthier lifestyle. 

Shedding those extra pounds 

happens by eating healthier and, 

for some people, more often than 

what they are accustomed to. As 

a personal trainer and nutrition 

coach, I realize this isn’t easy 

for everyone, but it can be 

done with a little bit 

of knowledge 

and preparation. 

The problem with 

eating less is that 

most people associate 

eating less with drastically 

decreasing their calorie 

intake. What many people may 

not realize is that your body will 

actually pack on pounds if it is 

not being fueled with the proper 

number of calories. If one’s body 

doesn’t get the caloric intake it 

needs, it will go into “starvation 

mode.” This means your body 

will start storing fat because it 

doesn’t know when the next meal 

is going to happen. According 

to the National Lung and Heart 

Institute a very low-calorie diet 

shouldn’t be used unless your doctor 

is monitoring you. Not eating is 

not only going to keep your body 

storing fat, but there are other 

negative side effects associated 

with very low calorie diets such as 

fatigue and nausea. 

In order to steer clear of these 

negative side effects, individuals 

should do a caloric calculation to 

figure out how much weight they 

want to lose prior to changing 

their eating habits, then equate 

themselves on what their meal 

plan will look like, then prepare. 

It is recommended that people do 

not try to lose more 

than two pounds a 

week. This would 

equal 1,000 calories per 

day. So for example, an 

individual who typically 

consumes 2,700 calories a day 

and wants to lose one pound per 

week would intake 2,200 calories 

or 1,700 calories per day to drop an 

extra two pounds per week. 

Here is the good news... fewer 

calories don’t have to mean less 

food! It means making better 

choices. So rather than eating that 

400 calorie cheeseburger, one could 

indulge in a 4 oz piece of chicken, 

with a serving of broccoli, a serving 

of carrots and a whole wheat dinner 

roll and come in a whopping 110 

calories below a small burger from 

the local fast food restaurant. 

Choosing to drop one soda per day 

would allow for an extra 4 ounces 

of lean protein or two servings of 

fruit and veggies. 

Another great thing about 

making better choices is with 

the amount of calories you will 

be saving from making better 

choices will allow you to eat 

more often throughout the day, 

in turn, allowing for you to have 

a continuous stream of energy 

and keeping you from feeling too 

hungry before you 

next meal. Eating 

smaller meals, more 

often, will prevent 

you from indulging in 

unplanned junk food 

or treats prior to your 

next meal. 

So how does one get 

in the habit of eating 

these five to six small 

meals a day? I have 

some suggestions that 

have helped many of 

my clients and I hope 

will help my readers as well. The 

most important thing for people 

to understand is preparation is key. 

Each week I sit down and right 

up a meal plan for my week. This 

includes all of my meals, including 

snacks. I then make a list and head 

to the grocery store. 

Sounds easy? That’s not the hard 

part. It’s easy to have the food 

in your kitchen, the hard part is 

making it user friendly for your 

busy lifestyle. This is where the 

hard part comes in. Each week after 

my grocery shopping is complete, I 

wash and cut my fruits and veggies 

and divvy them out into snack size, 

“to-go” baggies. I boil and peel my 

eggs for the week and cook up any 

chicken I will use for salads for the 

It’s easy to 

have the 

food in your 

kitchen, the 

hard part is 

making it 

user friendly 

for your busy 

lifestyle. 

week. Not easy enough… 

that’s where Pinterest comes 

in! I have found several 

quick and easy ideas on 

Pinterest, including the salad 

in a jar. This where you layer 

your salad toppings in a jar 

in the opposite order as you 

want them to come out (nuts 

and cheese on top, then fruit 

or veggies, followed by salad 

mix), this allows you to grab 

a jar and turn it over on a 

plate for a pre-made salad. 

I have even found several 

pre-bagged, crock pot 

recipes that are great. 

Package a meal up in 

a gallon size bag and 

dump the bag into 

the crock pot in the 

morning for a quick, 

healthy dinner! 

Again, having these 

great snack options 

doesn’t mean much if 

you aren’t eating the 

snacks. This is why 

I encourage people 

who are new to the 

small meal idea to set 

alarms for themselves 

throughout the day. 

Once you form 

the habit of eating 

every three hours 

or so, your body will 

become accustomed to it and it 

will be natural. Until then it takes 

conditioning and planning. 

These are just a few ideas that 

I have found to work for me. I 

have found when I take a few 

hours at the beginning of the 

week (I choose Sundays), I have 

no excuses for snacking on junk 

food. Having prepared meals ready 

for your family via a crock pot can 

also prevent the stop through the 

drive-through on your way home 

from work. There are many options 

to prepare quick and tasty meals 

for yourself and your family on 

Pinterest and other websites; if you 

are willing to take a few extra hours 

to use them you can save a few 

thousand calories a week. 


globetrotting 

Let the Water That Has Moved Mountains 

Located in the southwest corner 

of North Carolina just an hour 

from Asheville and two hours from 

Charlotte, Transylvania County is 

the place where water falls and falls. 

Known as the Land of 

Waterfalls, this destination is a 

perfect place to explore more than 

250 waterfalls, the Pisgah National 

Forest and the endless beauty of 

the surrounding Great Smoky 

Mountains. Some of the beautiful 

waterfalls found in this small patch 

of heaven on earth have starred in 

Hollywood movies. Others offer 

more secluded spots to reflect and 

re-energize during a memorable hike. 

You could just jump in your car and drive and 

find the falls on your own, or you can use the 

list below to ensure you see some of the most 

beautiful sites in the state. 

DuPont State Recreational Forest 

was the setting for filming of The Hunger 

Games. The beautiful falls and lush forests in the 

park made astounding visuals, many of which 

people thought were created through graphic 

enhancements. But they weren’t. They were real 

and they are right here in North Carolina. Triple 

Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and the covered bridge 

at High Falls all served as backdrops for scenes 

20 APRIL 2015 

from the film, and visitors can relive the movie 

and get a behind-the-scenes experience. 

Looking Glass Falls 

is one of the country’s most viewed falls. 

Looking Glass Falls is 35 feet wide and drops 65 

feet. It was named for the reflective layer of ice 

that forms on Looking Glass Rock during the 

winter. You can view it from the observation deck 

or you can walk to its base. 

Rainbow Falls 

takes its name from the constant mist in warm 

weather sends rainbows cascading toward the sun. 

Rainbow Falls, also known as High Falls, is on the 

Horsepasture River in Transylvania County. 

Looking Glass Falls 

Sliding Rock 

is a 60-foot natural water slide in 

the Pisgah National Forest. While 

it isn’t really a waterfall, you could 

say it turns you into one. Wear 

your cut-off shorts, sit down and 

slide down the rock into the pool 

below, where 60-degree water feels 

fantastic in the summer heat. 

Turtleback Falls 

is another favorite swimming spot 

when the summer heat gets to be 

much. Moore Cove Falls, which 

spills over a tremendous granite 

shelf, creating a falls you can walk 

behind. Twin Falls, as the name suggests, features 

two beautiful falls. 

Whitewater Falls 

is a 411-foot waterfall, called the “King of 

Waterfalls.” It is the highest waterfall in the 

eastern United States, and has been designated a 

North Carolina Natural Heritage Area. No other 

waterfall in the East has its combination of water 

volume, height and visibility. 

While you’re in the area, be sure to check out 

the quaint mountain town of Brevard, a Land 

of Waterfalls base camp of sorts, where you can 

enjoy everything from boutiques and bistros to 

music festivals. 


With the arrival of Spring, most of us break our winter hibernation and find excuses to get outdoors 

and enjoy the sunshine and warmer temperatures. For many of us, it’s also a time to take advantage of 

fresh fruits like the luscious strawberries that can be found throughout ourcommunity. This month 

check out a couple of great strawberry-based recipes, along with a light sandwich that is perfect for a 

warm afternoon. 

Strawberry 

Shortcake 

For the strawberries 

1 lb. ripe strawberries, hulled 

(about 4 cups) 

2 Tbs. granulated sugar; more 

to taste 

For the biscuits 

9 oz. (2 cups) unbleached allpurpose 

flour; more for rolling 

1/3 cup plus 1 Tbs. granulated sugar 

2-1/2 tsp. baking powder 

1/4 tsp. baking soda 

1/2 tsp. kosher salt 

4 oz. (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 

1 large egg 

1/4 cup heavy cream; more for brushing 

1/4 cup buttermilk 

For the whipped cream 

1-1/2 cups heavy cream 

2 Tbs. granulated sugar 

Prepare the strawberries 

Put one-third of the berries in a medium bowl and, using a potato masher, 

crush them into a chunky purée. Slice the remaining berries 1/4 inch thick 

and stir them into the mashed berries along with the sugar. Taste the berries, 

adding more sugar if necessary. Let the berries sit at room temperature for at 

least 30 minutes. 

Make the biscuits 

Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 425°F. Line 

a large heavy-duty baking sheet with parchment.  Sift the flour, 1/3 cup of 

the sugar, the baking powder, and baking soda into a large bowl. Stir in 

the salt. Using a pastry blender, a fork, or your fingertips, work the 

butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse 

cornmeal.  In a small bowl, beat the egg and heavy cream with 

a fork. Mix in the buttermilk. Make a well in the center of the 

flour mixture and pour in the cream mixture. Mix with the fork 

until the dough is evenly moistened and just comes together; it 

will still look a little shaggy. Gather the dough and gently knead it 

three or four times. If the dough seems dry and doesn’t form a cohesive 

mass, work in more cream, 1 tsp. at a time.  Transfer the dough to a lightly 

floured surface and roll it into a 3/4 -inch-thick disk. With a sharp 2 1/2-inch 

biscuit cutter, press straight down to cut the dough into rounds and lift straight 

up to remove (don’t twist the cutter or it will seal the sides of the biscuits and 

interfere with rising). Transfer the rounds to the prepared baking sheet. Gather 

the dough scraps, gently knead them together, re-roll, and cut out more 

biscuits until you have a total of 6.  Lightly brush the biscuit tops with cream 

(about 1 Tbs.) and sprinkle with the remaining 1 Tbs. sugar. Bake, rotating the 

baking sheet once, until the biscuit tops are lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. 

Let the biscuits cool slightly while you whip the cream. 

Whip the cream 

In a large, chilled metal bowl, whip the heavy cream and sugar to soft 

peaks with an electric hand mixer. (Use immediately or refrigerate, covered 

until ready to serve). 

Assemble the shortcakes 

Using a serrated knife, split the warm biscuits in half horizontally and 

transfer the bottoms to 6 dessert plates. Spoon about three-quarters of the 

macerated berries and their juice evenly over the biscuit bottoms. It’s OK if 

some of the berries spill out onto the plate. Top with a generous dollop of 

whipped cream and cover each with a biscuit top. Spoon more berries and 

cream over each shortcake and serve immediately. 

dishingit up 

Roasted Bell Pepper and Tomato 

Veggie Sandwich 

10 min preparation + 10 min cooking 

Serving Size / Yield –1 sandwich 

Ingredients 

1 yellow bell pepper, sliced in half 

1 red bell pepper, sliced in half 

4-5 tomatoes slices 

3 mozzarella slices 

1 white single baguettes 

1 tbsp balsamic 

2 tbsp vegetable oilOur Readers Also Loved 

   

Directions 

Begin by cutting your baguette in half and toasting it. Then in 

a skillet begin by sautéing the peppers that have been sliced in half. Add 

the oil and balsamic to the skillet and keep sautéing the peppers until they’re tender. 

Start layering your sandwich up on the toasted baguette. Start with one slice 

of yellow and red pepper. Then add the mozzarella cheese, tomato, and then the 

other half of both peppers. Drizzle some balsamic on top and enjoy. 

Strawberry Basil 

Margaritas 

Makes 1 pitcher, or about 8 servings 

1 can (12 ounces) frozen limeade concentrate 10 

strawberries (or 12 if you’re using 

smaller ones from the farmer’s market or your 

backyard.) 8 basil leaves 2 to 2 1/2 cups tequila 

(gold or silver) 

Empty the limeade concentrate into a pitcher. 

Add 2 1/2 cans of water and 1 1/2 (18 ounces, 

or 2 1/4 cups) cans of tequila (or a bit less, if you 

don’t want your drinks to be quite as strong). 

Hull the strawberries, slice lengthwise, and 

add to the pitcher. Crumple the basil a little in your hands (this will help the basil 

flavor release into the drink) and add it to the pitcher, too. Place the pitcher, covered, 

in the fridge overnight, or for at least four hours. 

When you remove the pitcher from the fridge, your margaritas will be a lovely pale pink 

color. Now all you have to do is serve them and wait for the compliments to pour in. 


turningthepage 

LIES AND TRUTH BOOK ONE 

by MeMe Novella 

Welcome back to my 

reading corner. I hope 

so far that you’re 

enjoying getting to know some new 

authors, especially some of our own 

hometown talent. 

This month, I’d like to share 

the work of local author, Rachael 

Duncan. Her latest novel, Hidden 

in Lies, was released in February. 

Duncan, a military wife, enjoys 

writing romance. 

Hidden in Lies: 

Who needs love when you 

have money? 

It used to be enough, but now it’s not. 

Not since he walked into my life 

and made me question everything. 

Now I want more, but I know 

that’s impossible. 

Things aren’t always as they seem. 

My true self is hidden, and that 

works for me. 

Or it did. 

I hide in a bed of deception to 

disguise myself, and I’m good at it. 

Or I was. 

I’m Elizabeth Fitzgerald. 

I’m a Senator’s wife. 

And I hate my life. 

Review: The main character in 

this book is Elizabeth Fitzgerald. 

Her mother’s advice was that she 

should marry for money so she 

married a senator named 

Callahan Fitzgerald. Throughout 

her marriage, she has hidden her 

feelings of unhappiness until Alex 

comes into her life. 

Alex has been hired to protect the 

senator’s assets including Elizabeth. 

Cal, as he is known, is very big 

on himself and keeping up public 

appearances. Behind the scenes, 

however, he is a monster to his wife, 

abusing her both physically and mentally. 

Alex is former military now doing 

private security. He is not only hot 

but a genuinely nice person. He 

sees things that she’s hiding and 

tries to help her. 

Elizabeth is a very sympathetic 

character, especially when you 

can feel the abuse she lives with 

daily. She is stuck in this loveless 

marriage and knows that she can’t 

leave because of the scandal it 

would cause. 

Hidden in Lies was a great read, 

it hooked me from the begging. 

FYI, it does end with a cliffhanger, 

but I’m sure it won’t be long before 

book two is available. 

I give this book FIVE stars 

and recommend it highly. It is 

available on Amazon in e-book 

form and in paperback. 

Questions or comments? Contact 

me at memenovella@gmail.com 

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 

Patience is a virtue you must 

have this week, Aries. Others may 

not be able to maintain your pace, 

so exercise patience with those 

who need it. 

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 

Share your thoughts and feelings 

about a particular project wtth 

others, Taurus. The people closest 

to you will provide just the support 

you need to move forward. 

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 

Embrace the competitive nature 

of a coworker this week, Gemini. 

This person might just motivate 

you to reach heights you have yet 

to reach, and this may lead to a 

promotion at work. 

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 

Cancer, a heart-to-heart 

talk with a loved one has you 

feeling confident as you move 

forward. Embrace this chance to 

communicate for the opportunity 

it truly is. 

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 

Leo, allow someone close to 

you to enjoy his or her space this 

week. Find a way to keep busy as 

this special someone does some 

soul-searching. 

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 

Avoid rushing to judgment on 

an issue this week, Virgo. Rather 

than speculating on the “whys” and 

“how comes,” wait until you can get 

some solid facts. 

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 

Luck is on your side this week, 

Libra. Make the most of this lucky 

streak and invite others to join in 

your fortune in the weeks to come. 

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 

Scorpio, lend a helping hand to 

a loved one who could use some 

words of encouragement. Your 

efforts will be both effective and 

very much appreciated. 

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 

Sagittarius, anxiety about starting 

a new chapter in life is normal. Fear 

of the unknown can worry anyone, 

but look forward to all of the 

positive changes that are in store. 

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 

Capricorn, thinking outside 

of the box comes easily to you. 

Although others may scoff at your 

unconventional ways, you always 

get the job done and this week is no 

different. 

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 

Aquarius, peer pressure abounds 

this week, but you needn’t worry 

about succumbing to it. You like to 

march to the beat of your own drum, 

and others look to you as a leader. 

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 

Pisces, you may need to take an 

unusual approach to get things 

done this week. Don’t be afraid to 

be aggressive. 

Image courtesy of Matthew Wikstrom 

22 APRIL 2015 


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