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Oh, I realize that those born at the tail end of our generation are barely creeping into their mid-fifties, but still. We are about 40 percent of the population now and what do we have to show for our time here? Well, we have been through a lot, I can tell you that!
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When we were kids our parents moved to the suburbs and became all caught up in the largest consumerism explosion the world had ever seen. We played with Barbies and G.I. Joes and Lincoln Logs and Erector sets and wore Mickey Mouse ears and coonskin caps while watching Walt Disney’s presentations every afternoon during the week and Sunday night. We grew up during the Cold War and lived in fear of an Atomic bomb dropped on us by the Soviet Union but ate sugar cubes at the school cafeteria and had no fear, whatsoever, of polio after that. We stood outside our houses and scanned the night skies looking for Sputnik and worried that communism would prove to create a smarter and stronger society than capitalism and democracy, and yet we watched with pride from our living rooms—happily doing without “Bonanza” for one Sunday evening—while Neil Armstrong took that “small step for man” that became a “giant leap for mankind.” And Old Glory is still the only flag that has flown from the surface of the moon. We grew up listening to rock ‘n’ roll. We idolized Elvis and rode the wave of the British invasion, led by John, Paul, George and Ringo and we appreciated the fact that Johnny and Waylon and Willie and the boys maintained enough country in their souls to become living legends in the music industry, too. We went from 78s to 45s and LPs and barely slowed down at 8-tracks before embracing cassette tapes and finally CDs. A few of us know what an MP3 is, but we still prefer the somewhat scratchy sound of vinyl—or we would if we could find somewhere to replace the needles on our turntables. We loved Marilyn Monroe and Hollywood and the Silver Screen and have gone from Saturday matinees to drive-in theaters to giant multiplexes and home theaters in our own basements. We wonder where Joe DiMaggio went and wish players like Johnny Unitas and Bill Russell still wore high-top shoes on the field and on the court. We have embraced change in athletics as subtle as night baseball at Wrigley Field and as drastic as the designated hitter and still watch—although we pine for the days of Mickey Mantle and Joe Namath. Some of us can remember the first time we lived in a house with indoor plumbing, our first colored television set and summers without air-conditioners. We
have gone from stringing cans together and pretending we had a telephone to carrying around instruments in our pocket more sophisticated than anything any science fiction writer had ever imagined at the time we were born. We have worshipped in small town churches and giant megachurches and many of us have quit going to church at all, but we know Jesus and Billy Graham and may be the last generation to boast that a majority are at least Biblically literate. We have seen 58,000, mostly of our generation, have their names carved onto a black marble wall in Washington, D.C., and have gone and sent our sons and daughters to fight in the Middle East, in a war where the enemy is too often a faceless ideology that we cannot identify until it is too late. We have won the Cold War and lived long enough to see the threat of a recurrence. We have made more money and owned more property and disposed of more income than any generation in the history of the world. We have watched as the politicians and the courts have taken away many of the rights and liberties that we grew up taking for granted, but we have also lived to see rights extended to more people of more different backgrounds and persuasions than we would ever have imagined. We have tried our very best to raise our children to have more than we had, and in many cases we have done so at the risk of spoiling them and making them less self-reliant and more dependent on government and our own generation than we ever were. We have produced some of the best and brightest people the world has ever known—as well as some of the laziest and some of the evilest—and the vast, vast majority of us fall somewhere squarely in the middle. We have turned on, tuned out, lit up, plugged in and logged on and we have rolled with the punches and persevered and now we are turning 70—and trying to figure out what has happened to the world during our tenure on the planet. We have laughed and cried and lived and died with great enthusiasm—and we are, for the most part, ready to rock on—and on and on and on. We are who we are and we will be who we will be—until we just aren’t. But when we are gone—there will be lots and lots and lots to remember us by.
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A chance find led to one of The Rock Ranch’s most “unplugged” camping experiences offered at the farm. When Jeff Manley, ranch general manager, came across several deteriorating Conestoga wagons in Rome, Ga., he purchased one and restored it. The wagons are 19th century and were used by families traveling west. Communications Director at the ranch, Katie Peeler, said children who live on the farm at the Winshape Foster Home wanted to camp in it. “Once Jeff saw how much fun the children had, he decided to purchase another wagon and restore it,” Peeler said. “They are now a staple of fun offerings we have at The Rock Ranch.” The ranch now has nine wagons for camping. Peeler said with no electricity for things like cell phones, television or video games, the experience gives families quality time together. “Families love camping in the wagons because of the variety of activities and the time together,” Peeler said. She said many groups bring board and card games, cornhole boards and sporting equipment.
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“This experience is like none other, camping in a pasture surrounded by cattle underneath a dark sky, untouched by city lights,” Peeler said. Each wagon has four sets of bunk beds, lanterns, firewood, picnic tables, portable toilets, a folding table with paper towels, cups, hand washing water and drinking water. A hot dog dinner and storyteller are also available to campers. Those who reserve in advance can arrange for cowboys to play guitar and sing by the fire or receive an astronomy lesson after the sun goes down. The ranch also offers a host of activities including zip lining, carousel rides, paddle boats, pony rides and cane pole fishing. Each wagon sleeps eight people. The cost is $240 plus tax per night and reservations can be made by calling The Rock Ranch at 706-647-6374. Guests ages 62 and older can receive a 25 percent senior citizen discount. The Rock Ranch is located at 5020 Barnesville Highway, The Rock, Ga. For more information, visit www.therockranch.com.
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Go for the treehouse. Go for the spa. Go for the zip lining. But by all means, go to Historic Banning Mills where a weekend escape can be everything from sipping coffee in the spacious lodge to flying through the air on the world’s largest zip line canopy tour. If for no other reason, go just to meet the family who founded and run this 1,200-acre retreat and conservation center, located in Whitesburg, approximately 45 miles southwest of Atlanta in Carroll County. Their story is literally one that rises from the ashes. On Thanksgiv-
ing night of 2006, they watched their dream go up in flames. Mike and Donna Holder and their four children bought the land in 1997. Mr. Holder continued his job as a 777 pilot with American Airlines while Mrs. Holder retired from working as a registered nurse. As the family cleared brush and overgrowth, they discovered the old town roads, water raceways and ruins. Mrs. Holder said they asked everyone they could about the history of the area, but it seemed that Banning Mills had been forgotten. In the years since, they have found an entire
history of the area. In fact, they discovered enough that it would officially change the Georgia history books, Mrs. Holder said. A full history of the area is available on their website.In 1998, they opened the country inn and bed and breakfast and started their Screaming Eagles Eco Zip Line Canopy Tours. Mr. Holder, who served as an Army Ranger in special ops, built and taught life supporting zip line construction and has given many demonstrations on zip lining. In fact, when he was a 19-year-old stationed at
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Ft. Benning, he gave a zip line demonstration for then President Gerald Ford and his staff. Historic Banning Mills is a supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project and Wounded Warriors regularly visit Historic Banning Mills, as do other members of the military for special training. Mr. Holder has been a high element team building and mountaineering facilitator for more than 35 years. When fire engulfed the project on Thanksgiving 2006, the family was devastated, but the community rallied around and insisted they rebuild. Mrs. Holder said it was their faith in God that helped them open a bigger and better Historic Banning Mills in 2007 and despite a devastating flood in 2009, the family and their beloved retreat and conservation center again recovered and are thriving. Mrs. Holder said that she and her family have experienced walking through the valley to get to the mountaintop. No doubt, Historic Banning Mills is enjoying its “mountaintop,” having now been voted one of the “Best Weekend Getaways in Georgia.” The retreat and conservation center welcomes guests from across the Southeast, and most recently welcomed its newest celebrity. Liberty, a bald eagle just arrived courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and will live in a flight chamber
where guests can visit her and see her in some of the bird of prey shows presented on site. Located on Horseshoe Dam Road in Whitesburg, Historic Banning Mills has more than 80 acres of nature trails, an Olympic-size swimming pool, an 18hole putt-putt course, a billiards room, kayaks and paddle boats on its catch and release lake and courts for sand volleyball, tennis and basketball, as well as horse shoe pits and horses to ride. Those are just a few of the things to do on the ground. In the air? Of course, many visitors come for Banning Mills’ renowned zip line tours, but one of the most popular things to do is sleep in the new treehouse rooms. Reminiscent of Swiss Family Robinson, Banning Mills has seven new treehouse rooms, each with a king size bed, gas log fireplace, jetted tub for two, private bathroom with shower and a covered back deck overlooking the Snake Creek Gorge. These rooms are in the air and are accessed only by a sky bridge. Breakfast for two is included with each treehouse stay. Banning Mills offers breakfast for two with all its rooms, including the 10 creekside Jacuzzi rooms, another 11 pine log cabin rooms and five family size cottages. There are also 20 rooms in its North Georgia Country Inn and Retreat Lodge. RV and tent camping sites are available, as well. Located in the ghost town of
Banning and situated in Georgia’s only lost gorge, Historic Banning Mills offers beautiful scenery, elegant accommodations and something for people of all ages with entire families enjoying a stay in the cottages. The facility hosts corporate meetings and retreats for groups ranging from 6-150 people. Team building events are available with high and low ropes courses and GPS trek courses. The newest feature is the tallest free standing climbing wall and adventure tower in the world, according to Guinness World Records. This 140-foot high wall with nine climbing lanes and two rappel walls is the second Guinness World Record awarded to Historic Banning Mills, which is also home to the world’s largest zip line canopy tour. Zip line tours feature several different levels from lower tiers for beginners to the “All Day Adrenalin Rush” challenging tour. However, for many people, Historic Banning Mills is simply a relaxation destination. Enjoying the beautiful scenery, sleeping in the treehouse, paddle boating and of course, the spa that offers a range of facials and massages. Mrs. Holder said about half their guests come for the adventure, while another half come to enjoy a vacation getaway. For more information and to make reservations, visit www.historicbanningmills.com
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s generations age, people often look back at their lives and yearn for those long-ago days when life seemed simpler. It is hard to find places that cater to that simpler style of life, but one such place can be found at the Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center in Mountain City. Near the North Carolina border, Foxfire is preserving the history of the Appalachian Mountains and the people who lived there with a living museum made of 19 original mountain structures brought in piece by piece and rebuilt on an 8-acre site adjacent to Black Rock Mountain State Park.
Dr. T.J. Smith is the executive director of Foxfire. Smith said the program started in the mid-1960s with English teacher Eliot Wigginton at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School struggling to get his students interested in reading and writing. “What he ended up doing was sending the students out into their community — here in Rabun County — to interview family members, neighbors or friends, and learn something about Appalachian living, especially with the older generations, to get a perspective of what life was like for them growing up, juxtaposed with the students and their modern life at that moment,” Smith said. “The students did that, and they enjoyed it. They came back and wrote articles and they came to a decision that they wanted to share those articles and stories with a larger audience, and they decided to create a magazine.” That first magazine led to a series of books, and royalties from those books made it possible for students to purchase the land where the museum and heritage center were built.
The Foxfire organization just celebrated its 50th anniversary last year and is now turning toward the next 50 years. While the main demographic is those 55 and older, the museum is hoping to attract the next generation also. Smith said that Foxfire is not just preserving the history of the mountains, but also documenting the skills that helped people survive. “I think that was one of the great things Foxfire did for those students, but also for the region, because I think Appalachia was a very two dimensional space for much of the public’s perspective through the various stereotypes like ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’ and ‘Snuffy Smith.’ And it wasn’t until they picked up a Foxfire magazine or book that they recognized this is a very intellectual people, a very reticent people that endured so much,” Smith said. The Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center is located in Mountain City, Ga. For more information, look on the web at www.foxfire.org, or call 706-746-5828.
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ome folks call it a “bucket list”—an itemized record of places they want to go and things they want to do. Local author Darrell Huckaby says he never thought about having a “bucket list” because he has always wanted to go everywhere and see and do everything. But now “bucket list” trips are his specialty as the Porterdale native and world traveler takes others on the journeys of a lifetime.
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Growing up in a home filled with books, Huckaby said he loved to read about all the wonderful places in the world, but never thought he would be able to go and see them. He remembers when he was little and his parents went to visit a friend in Kentucky, he thought that must be the most exotic place on the map—Kentucky, land of Daniel Boone, fast horses and coal mine wars. As a teenager, his Scout troop traveled from Georgia to New Mexico staying at air force bases along the way, and Huckaby said he was hooked.
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“I was determined to see the USA and my wife, Lisa, and I eventually took our children to every state in the Union,” he said. “I started my tour company quite by accident four years ago. Our first trip was a history trip to Boston. It went well and I decided to plan another trip and chose as the theme a ‘Baseball Bucket List.’ We went to Fenway Park in Boston and Yankee Stadium for games and to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown...We have seen the Radio City Rockettes in New York at Christmas. We’ve stayed in a hotel overlooking Niagara Falls. We’ve been to most of the large national parks...We’ve now done tours to all 50 states and 23 foreign nations.” Another world traveler, David Mayo of David’s Travel Unlimited in Conyers, says every senior should have a passport. The Rockdale County native and long-time travel agent enjoys creating trips to remember for his growing list of clients. Baby boomers whose children are grown and who have more freedom to enjoy visiting other places have found Mayo will help them make the most of their travel time and money. “The senior market is my absolute favorite market to work with,” Mayo said. “I’m a relationship person. I create a relationship with my clients.
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They call me when they get home and we can talk for hours about their trip. It is so satisfying.” Mayo, a native of Conyers and whose business has affiliated with the Avoya Travel Agency, handles all kinds of travel plans and packages, but specializes in Amtrak vacations. Since partnering with Avoya, Mayo said in one week’s time he sold $85,000 in Amtrak travel business. Amtrak vacation packages are the best way to see America, he said, adding that it offers the best value for the money. Mayo said some of his favorite and most popular trip packages include Glacier National Park and Niagara Falls, as well as a northeast foliage package that goes through Cape Cod and Portland, Maine. Also popular with baby boomers are the Caravan Coach Tour packages, which include hotels, some meals and travel on a deluxe motor coach. Mayo also books a lot of cruises for seniors. “There’s a cruise for everybody now from the lowest budget to the most upscale cruise lines,” he said. “Seniors are starting to book river cruises, Viking River Cruises, which are European cruises for about 100 people in first class luxury all the way. I was the number one booker for them, so I won a 10-day tour for next year.” Alaskan cruises are popular for seniors, as are resort destinations, such as Sandals and Club Med, as well as vacation packages to Hawaii, Jamaica, Aruba and the Dominican Republic. “I have a lot of people call me who don’t know exactly what they want and I put together the perfect vacation package for them,” he said. A young lady called Mayo a few weeks ago and wanted to take a trip from Seattle to Vancouver to Toronto and then fly back to Seattle, all with her 94-year-old grandmother. When he asked if the grandmother was able to travel, the granddaughter told him her grandmother runs 2 miles a day. “I’m like, ‘What?’” he said, adding that his 94-year-old client said people are never too old to travel. “When I’m working with seniors, I always have my grandmother in mind,” he said. “What I do on a daily basis is what I would want to do for my grandmother. I lost my Nanny unexpectedly. Every vacation I plan for my senior citizens is planned with what I would plan for her in mind.”
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Visiting new places and making new friends sounds like a recipe for fun, and that’s just what Jacque and Kent Lederman had in mind this year when they started their new travel business in Stockbridge. The husband and wife owners of Ageless Adventures, a new travel service designed for men and women 55 years and older, got the idea after the last of their three children grew up and moved away. “We’ve always loved to go places and have adventures on our own,” Mrs. Lederman said. “As our kids were growing up, I was often the field trip mom and loved planning things for our children to do in the summertime. We just love going and exploring new places. Our kids were leaving and we were empty nesting. We were at a place in our lives where we desired to do something new.” She said they began praying about their plans to start a travel business, did the research, drew up a business plan and then their ideas began to fall into place. “It’s not just about us encouraging people, but providing an environment where people can encourage each other,” Mrs. Lederman said. “Older adults have friends who are going through grief, problems with children, heartaches or whatever, they can come, bring their friends and have a good time and be encouraging to each other. We hope our trips will provide a good time out.” Travel is healthy for mind, body and spirit, Mrs. Lederman added, citing studies that show a correlation between taking regular vacations and health. In addition, she said being active socially helps prevent loneliness and improves mental health. Group travel is great because it helps develop social ties, which studies also show helps protect against dementia, she said.
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Day trips are a specialty for Ageless Adventures. They have taken seniors to the Braves game at the new stadium and trips the rest of this year include the Georgia Governor’s Mansion, a canal boat excursion in Augusta, Art in the Park in Marietta, Georgia National Fair in Perry and the Georgia Botanical Gardens in Athens, to name a few. Extended trips are also planned, including a December trip to the Biltmore House, Hilton Head Island, Pigeon Forge and other places. Trips are taken by motor coach complete with WiFi, DVDs on a large screen TV, restrooms and comfortable seating.
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“Fresh air and new places give the brain a boost,” she added. “For the person who lacks wanderlust...take baby steps...just go on short excursions or day trips. Getting out will do you good.”
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reek Indians once traveled these paths seeking refreshment and healing from nearby natural mineral waters. Today, Indian Springs still draws travelers not just for its waters, but for the revitalized village that has sprung up around it. Once the connecting hub for seven different stage coach lines, Indian Springs enjoyed its first heyday in the 1920s as the area boasted 10 hotels sometimes housing up to 10,000 guests enjoying dining, dancing, partying and gambling at this early era resort in Flovilla. Those days came to a close and the area fell into disrepair. Fire and age destroyed the old hotels until there was only one left standing. The Butts County Historical Society set out on a mission to restore the old hotel and armed with a $1 million grant, they began what would turn into two decades of renovation and repair. The work was finished in 2006, and the Indian Spring Hotel Museum opened for tourists. While the old hotel was restored, the historical society’s work was far from complete. Frankie Willis, a native of North Carolina who moved to Indian Springs 22 years ago to restore an 1852 home, got involved with the Butts County Historical Society during the last phase of the hotel museum’s renovation. “Once we finished that, we invited the state down and they said, ‘That’s great’ but that we had an area filled with blight and we needed a place (for visitors) to eat, sleep and spend money,” Willis said. “That’s when we started restoring the stores, the cafe and other areas.” Today, the region is enjoying another heyday as visitors flock to the area now collectively known as the Village at Indian Springs. Willis, who has been president of the Butts
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County Historical Society for 10 years, speaks as passionately about the village and all of its sites, shops and stores as she does her own two businesses. She owns the Big Chief Country Store, a convenience and gas store that sells unusual gifts, and Watkins Outfitters, which sells mountain and road bike, camping, kayaking, canoeing and fishing supplies and equipment. Pinky’s Parlor and Cafe has a lunch of fresh salads, other dishes from the garden and a selection of desserts. Mrs. Lee’s Sweet Shop sells ice cream and homemade fudge and Keeler’s Kubbyhole offers an array of unique gifts. The newest shop, Indian Leather, is where motorcyclists gather and the Art Gallery offers free art for kids every Saturday, as well as adult classes in painting and photography. The Eclectic Mercantile has antiques, gifts and unique finds. Daisy Pearl’s Ladies Boutique sells fashions and shoes and is home to Lady Bugs and Tadpoles clothing for children. Tourists especially enjoy visiting historic sites around the area, including The Resort, a restored antebellum home that was once a 1,200-acre cotton plantation and is now owned by Willis. The Flovilla Schoolhouse and Dinner Theater, built around 1885, is also available for touring. Musical theatrical events are held at the site and it is available to rent for functions. Guests like to visit Dauset Trails, a nature preserve that has more than 50 animals in their natural habitat. While some visit the Villages at Indian Springs for the day, others enjoy staying in one of the Holloway Cottages, a lake
cabin at the park or in the area campground. An outdoor amphitheater hosts concerts, talent shows, gospel singings, fashion shows, weddings and community events. The Whimsical Botanical Gardens surround the amphitheater and are designed to represent each continent with organic raised beds, funny statues and elements apropos to the continent the area represents. And of course, the restored 1823 Indian Spring Hotel Museum welcomes visitors as they learn about the Creek Indians, who first made this area their home. A wedding destination site, the Village at Indian Springs offers nine different wedding venues in addition to areas for family reunions, parties and other gatherings. Nearby and part of the village, Indian Springs State Park holds the designation of being the oldest state park in the nation. The Village at Indian Springs will host the Native American Festival Sept. 9 and 10 and Oct. 7 is Artifacts Day, where people bring in artifacts they have and state archeologists are on hand to identify them for free. Willis said the village tag line is “So close, yet so far away” and explains they are close in proximity to Atlanta and Macon, but offer a great place to get away from it all.
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HOMEGROWN around a campfire to roast hotdogs and make s'mores. Campfire reservations are required. The cost is $50 for two hours. A Weenie Roast package is available for $5 per person and includes hotdog, bun, chips, drink, condiments, napkins and marshmallows. For an additional $2 per person, graham crackers and chocolate will be supplied to make s'mores. The farm's newest feature is the Country Market, offering an array of baked goods, jams and jellies, all of which are made using the fruits harvested from the farm. "It's how we celebrate the harvest season," Carter said. "We're excited to see familiar and new faces." For more information about Southern Belle Farm, visit www.southernbellefarm.com.
Old Fashioned Celebration Take a hayride, pick a pumpkin or roast marshmallows over an open camp fire at Southern Belle Farm this fall
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Chef Anthony “The Big Cheese” Mongiello’s EGGPLANT STACKERS INGREDIENTS:
16 oz. pkg. 24 oz. jar 12 oz. jar 2 1
Frozen breaded eggplant (prepared according to package directions) Your favorite marinara sauce (or homemade) Roasted red peppers (approx. 8 slices) Marinated ovaline mozzarella balls (sliced approx. 1/8” thick) Bunch of fresh basil
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 350°. Coat the bottom of a casserole dish with marinara sauce. Place 4 slices of the prepared eggplant on top of the sauce. Place a tbsp. of marinara on top of each slice of eggplant, then a slice of roasted red pepper on top of the sauce. Top the red pepper with a slice of fresh mozzarella. Now, repeat the steps, starting with another slice of eggplant, then sauce, red pepper, and finally a slice of mozzarella. Bake in the oven for approximately 15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Top with fresh basil and serve. A u g u s t 2017 • g en erAti o n s 19
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ll anyone has to say is, “Buttermilk Pie,” and those in the know will nod and say, “The Yesterday Cafe.” The famous dessert has helped put the 22-year-old restaurant on the map of places to eat in Georgia. From its start in rented space in Rutledge, The Yesterday Cafe moved into its own historic building in downtown Greensboro 12 years ago. Today, a food destination, the restaurant turns customers into friends as it offers great food, personal service and an atmosphere of days gone by. While its location is just a short drive east down Interstate 20, The Yesterday Cafe actually has its roots in Newton County. Owner Teri Bragg worked 20 years as a troubleshooter for Jim Stalvey, a well-known and successful
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restauranteur based in Covington. As the businessman and his wife Sharon began looking to buy other restaurant properties, they would send in Bragg to assess the situation and report back. One such property was The Yesterday Cafe in Rutledge. Bragg was excited. She lived in Rutledge and was looking forward to working closer to home, but then Stalvey came in one day and said he had changed his mind.“He said, ‘We’re not going to buy it because you are going to buy it,’” Bragg said. With Stalvey’s encouragement, Bragg bought the restaurant and has turned it into a place where people come back time and again—like the couple from Florida who for 22 years always stops by during their vacation. There have been challenges along the
way. Bragg faced breast cancer and had a double mastectomy, but her family rallied around. Her five children grew up helping her in the restaurant and now some of her 12 grandchildren are old enough to work at the cafe. Many people come to the restaurant for its famous buttermilk pie. An older lady who first did Yesterday’s desserts shared her recipe with Bragg for her grandmother’s buttermilk pie, which dates back to the 1900s. Bragg said the dessert took off “like wildfire” and now she and her staff bake about 24 pies each day. Menu items range from fried green tomatoes to dishes of chicken, fish and shrimp, steaks, sandwiches and salads, topped off with buttermilk pie, chocolate walnut pie, cheesecake and chocolate molten cake.
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ULTIMATE PUMPKIN PIE WITH RUM WHIPPED CREAM • SERVES 8 TO 10
You’ll need: • 1 unbaked pie crust • Dried beans for blind baking Filling: • 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree (not pie filling) • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed • 1/4 cup granulated sugar • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest • 3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten • 1 cup heavy cream • 1/2 cup whole milk • 2 tablespoons dark rum, such as Mount Gay
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• 1 cup cold heavy cream • 3 tablespoons sugar • 1 tablespoon mascarpone or creme fraiche • 1 tablespoon good dark rum, such as Mount Gay • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1. Preheat the oven to 425 F. Line an 11-inch pie pan with the unbaked pie crust and place it on a sheet pan. Line the crust with parchment paper. Fill the paper three-quarters full with the beans and bake the crust for 15 minutes, until the edges start to brown. Remove the beans and paper (save the beans for another time), prick the crust all over with the tines of a fork, and bake for another 5 minutes. 2. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 F. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, orange zest, eggs, cream, milk, and rum. Pour the filling into the baked pie shell. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, until the filling is just set in the middle and knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Set as side to cool completely. Serve with the rum whipped cream. RUM WHIPPED CREAM: Place the cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Add the sugar, mascarpone, rum, and vanilla and beat on medium-high until it forms soft peaks. Serve with the pumpkin pie.
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AMISH PRETZEL PUDDING
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Chef Bruce Brown’s AMISH PRETZEL PUDDING INGREDIENTS:
3 cups 1 cup 1⁄2 cup 8 oz.
pretzels (crushed) brown sugar margarine (melted) cream cheese (softened)
1 cup 1 tbsp. 2 1⁄2 cup 2 cups
sugar vanilla extract orange gelatin (3.4 oz. boxes) boiling water whipped cream
METHOD:
In one mixing bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, brown sugar and margarine. Line the bottom of the baking dish with the mixture, reserving 1⁄2 cup for the top. In another mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. In a third mixing bowl, whisk together the gelatin and the boiling water until dissolved. Add the dissolved gelatin to the cream cheese, mixing until smooth. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese/gelatin mixture. Pour the mixture carefully into the dish over the crust, spreading to the corners. Sprinkle the reserved crust on top and refrigerate until set.
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APPLE PIE
• MAKES ONE 9-INCH PIE
You’ll need:
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• 1 recipe Plain Pie Pastry (see below) RAISIN FILLING: • 2/3 cup raisins • 6 tablespoons water • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice • 1/4 cup light corn syrup • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons sugar • 2 apples (preferably a tart variety)
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To make the raisin filling, combine the raisins, water and lemon juice in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally until the raisins are plump, about 15 minutes. Separately, combine the corn syrup, flour and sugar and mix well, then add to the raisins and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until thick and syrupy, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool until the mixture is just warm, about 10 to 15 minutes.
PLAIN PIE PASTRY • MAKES TWO 9-INCH PIE CRUSTS
You’ll need: • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon salt • 2/3 cup vegetable shortening • 5 to 7 tablespoons cold milk
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Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a 9-inch pie plate with 1 rolled-out crust.
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Peel the apples, cut them into thin wedges, and put them in a large bowl. Separately, combine the sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch, then add to the apples and gently stir until evenly mixed.
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Spread the apple mixture in the crust in an even layer, then spread the raisin filling evenly over the apples. Brush the rim of
1. Sift the flour and salt into a bowl. Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender until it is the size of small peas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the milk over part of the flour mixture. Gently toss with a fork and push to the side of the bowl. Sprinkle another tablespoon of milk over another dry part, toss with a fork and push to the side of the bowl. Repeat with the remaining milk until all of the flour mixture is moistened.
1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 & 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
ICING: • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar • 2 tablespoons water • 1 tablespoon butter, softened the crust with water, cover with the second rolled-out crust, seal and flute or crimp the edges, and cut a steam vent in the center. 6.
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 to 2 hours, until completely cool.
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To make the icing, combine the sugar and water and mix well. Add the butter and mix until smooth. Brush over the top of the cooled pie before serving.
2. Press the dough together to form 2 equal balls, then flatten into disks. Roll out the crusts right away, or wrap the dough tightly, smoothing out any little wrinkles or air pockets and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each ball to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Use a light touch and handle the dough as little as possible.
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PEANUT BUTTER AND HONEY GRANOLA BARS You’ll need: • 1 cup creamy peanut butter • 1/2 cup honey • 2 tsp. vanilla extract • 2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats. pulsed in a food processor for about 6 seconds • 1 cup upcrispy rice cereal • 1/2 cup sliced almonds (or other nut) • 2 tbsp. golden flaxseed meal (optional) • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon • 3/4 tsp. salt • 3/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1. Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, set aside. In a medium size glass bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey. 2. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir well. Alternatively, ingredients can be warmed and combined on the stovetop in a pan. Add vanilla whisk vigorously until smooth. 3. In another mixing bowl, combine the oats, rice cereal, almonds, flaxseed meal, cinnamon and salt. Stir to combine. Pour the cooled peanut butter mixture into the dry ingredients. Using a large spatula, fold the ingredients together, then pour in all but 1 tablespoon of the chocolate chips. Mix until combined, then pour into
the prepared pan. Press firmly to create an even layer. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours. 4. Remove from the pan using the edges of the parchment paper and transfer to a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut into 12 squares. Store in a ziploc bag at room temperature, or refrigerate.
RAISIN NUT BARS
You’ll need: 3 cups old-fashioned oats 1 cup shredded coconut 1 cup English walnuts 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped apricots 1/2 cup brown sugar I/3 cup flax seeds or sunflower seeds • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon • 3/4 tsp. salt • 2 eggs, beaten • 3/4 cup canola oil • 1/2 cup honey • 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract • • • • • • • •
1. Preheat oven to 800 degrees F. Spread oats, coconut and almonds onto a baking sheet; toast in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Mix toasted oats mixture with flour, raisins, apricots, brown sugar, seeds, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl; add eggs, canola oil, honey, and vanilla extract and mix into a sticky mixture.
By Beth Slaughter Sexton Staff CorreSpondent
Some remember it as the “hippie food” of the 1960s, while others associate it with a survival staple for backpackers and mountain climbers.
Today, granola in all its many forms is as familiar in corporate boardrooms and home kitchens as it is in a student’s lunch box. Recipes using the unique blend of dried fruits and nuts abound and partnered with other ingredients, granola can often take the credit for favorite cookies, cereals, breads, bars and numerous delicious concoctions. Most granola includes dried fruit and/or nuts with added sugar or honey for flavor. Crispness and flavor are further enhanced by roasting. Many enjoy granola because while it can taste like an indulgence, it also offers a good boost of energy with fruits and nuts and makes a great snack.
POWER OF SEED BARS You’ll need: • 1 & 1/2 cups rolled oats • 1 cup raw almonds, walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped • 1 heaping packed cup dates, pitted • 2 tbsp. chia seeds • 2 tbsp. sunflower seeds (roasted or raw) • 2 tbsp. flax seeds (ground or whole) • 2 tbsp. sesame seeds • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey • 1/4 cup creamy salted natural peanut butter or almond butter
1. Toast oats and nuts in a warm oven for I5 minutes or until slightly golden brown (be sure not to burn!). Process dates in a food processor until small bits remain (about I minute). 2. Place oats, almonds and dates in a large mixing bowl. Add seeds and set aside. 3. Warm maple syrup (or honey) and peanut or almond butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir and pour over oat mixture and then mix, breaking up the dates to disperse throughout. Use a spoon or your hands to thoroughly mix. Transfer to an 8 x 8 dish or other small pan lined with plastic wrap or parchment paper so they lift out easily.
2. Line 9-inch x I5-inch cookie sheet with parchment paper. Spread the mixture into the baking sheet in an even layer, reaching completely to the edges.
4. Cover with parchment or plastic wrap and press to pack tightly. This will help them from being crumbly. Chill in the fridge or freezer to harden.
3. Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 45 minutes; carefully cut into bars immediately upon removal from oven. Let bars cool completely before removing from sheet, at least 80 minutes.
5. Remove bars from dish and cut into 10 even bars. Store in an airtight container for up to a few days.
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The search for the wrinkle solution Mark Twain once wrote, “Wrinkles only show where smiles have been.” Women can appreciate his quaint sentiment, while not necessarily grinning about it. Today’s women—and men—are looking for something that takes care of where “the wrinkles have been.” Now that would bring out a smile. New and greater technologies are being introduced than ever before to take care of wrinkles and other signs of aging. However, many believe there is often more to it than that. What does it actually mean to age gracefully? “I feel the question goes so much deeper,” Kathryn Anderson of La Vie Spa & Salon in Conyers said. “It reminded me of my grandmother, who will be 102 years old this year. She is the epitome of aging gracefully and I would say her secrets are eating healthy, minimal medications, daily vitamins, daily exercise, minimal stress, a little vitamin D and lots of love.” Good advice from a woman
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o you have trouble participating in physical activities that were once part of your daily life due to joint pain? Are you afraid that you will be stuck with the aching, discomfort, and limited mobility for the rest of your life? Joint conditions can affect several aspects of your life, from walking, exercising, working, enjoying time with family/friends, to being unable to obtain a full night of sleep. If you are experiencing this pain regularly, you may be considering joint replacement surgery. Joint replacement surgery can alleviate symptoms associated with several common causes of serious hip and knee pain, most commonly: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and avascular necrosis. Repairing a hip or knee provides a way to reduce the complications of each of these three conditions. Joint replacement is generally successful at increasing mobility, decreasing pain, correcting deformities, and allowing participation in former activities. Joint replacements usually provide relief, on average, 15-25 years (dependent on the age, weight, and activity level of the replacement recipient).
The first part of our program is the preparation for surgery. The Joint Class is specifically designed for patients undergoing hip and/or knee replacement surgery. It provides details about what to expect before, during, and after surgery, such as: items to bring on the date of surgery, home safety preparations, and nutritional advisement to promote joint health, exercise recommendations, usage of special equipment, and safeguards after surgery, and more. Patients are encouraged to bring a family member or caregiver to the class. The PATT (pre-assessment teaching and testing) should be done several days before the scheduled joint replacement surgery. The pre-operative teaching and testing appointment is usually scheduled by the patient’s orthopedic surgeon’s office, even though this appointment takes place at Spalding Regional Hospital. During the PATT, patients will receive a physical exam (and possible EKG/chest X-ray) to confirm wellbeing for surgery. The nurse/patient will also take this time to discuss a personal hospital care plan, including: preventing complications, pain control, diet, list of past surgeries, current medications and dosages. The Joint Class and PATT require advance registration and are carried out by hospital staff.
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The second element of the Total Joint Program is the joint replacement surgery itself. The standard procedure for hip/knee replacements is to replace the arthritic hip joint/knee with an artificial joint/knee. In each case, the patient’s orthopedic surgeon will determine exactly what procedure and materials are used to replace damaged joints, based on the patient’s needs.
As a joint pain sufferer, you’re more than likely making decisions in your daily activities that are dictated by the limitations of your mobility. WellStar Spalding Regional Hospital has a Total Joint Replacement Program that can help by offering surgical intervention and care from start-to-finish to increase the likelihood of positive outcomes. Our program provides all the resources prior to and after the procedure, including pre/post-surgery education, recovery techniques, and reha-
The post-surgery hospital stay and life post-surgery is the third factor of the Joint Program. After surgery, patients are placed in a private room in the Joint Replacement Center. Depending on the time of surgery and the condition of the joint replacement recipient, physical and occupational therapists will evaluate and treat the patient on the
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same day of surgery to enable a swifter recovery. Patients will be instructed by a Physical Therapist (PT) about various proper techniques to stay within precautions set by the physician, as well as, individual direction regarding walking, exercising, range of motion, strength/balance, and how to use equipment needed for recovery. An Occupational Therapist (OT) will evaluate/treat deficits in functional mobility, including activities of daily living (ADLs), upper body strength, fine motor skills, etc., and coach on adaptive equipment. In the days following your surgery, care providers will monitor the recovery period and determine a safe time for the patient to go home. WellStar also presents a supplemental component that offers several options for continued physical and occupational therapy once the patient has been discharged from the hospital, including: home-health, outpatient therapy, and sub-acute rehab. WellStar Spalding Regional Hospital provides outpatient therapy (with PT and OT) at our Center of Rehabilitation locations in Griffin and Barnesville, and sub-acute rehab at our sister hospital, Sylvan Grove in Jackson.
RECLAIM YOUR LIFESTYLE If you are missing out on the simple activities you used to enjoy because of your joint pain or weakness, it is time to reclaim your lifestyle and regain freedom of movement. To learn more about our Joint Replacement Program, please call: 770.228.2721 Ext. 3140 (Inpatient Rehab) and/or Ext. 3350 (3rd Floor – Ortho) Joint replacement surgery is a major medical procedure. Those considering surgery should talk to their primary-care physician about risks and benefits before determining if the procedure is right for them.
Joint replacement is generally successful at increasing mobility, decreasing pain, correcting deformities, and allowing participation in former activities.”
Welcomes Meridith Johnson Farrow, MD, FACOG Covington Women’s Health Specialists Women Caring for Women Covington Women’s Health Specialists HEALTH Dr. Farrow was awarded her degree in Biology from Emory University before earning her medical degree at Mercer University School of Medicine, graduating in the top 5% of her medical school class. She selected the world-renowned University of Florida Health Science Center for her residency training. She graduated as an Obstetrician-Gynecologist in 2004 and was immediately offered a teaching position at the University of Florida. She is board certified. She was an Assistant Professor at the University Of Florida for 11 years, where she contributed to the education and training of countless young physicians. For most of the same time, she also served as the Medical Director of the Beaches Women’s Health Specialists. In 2014, she joined North Florida OB GYN and enjoyed her practice in Jacksonville until the opportunity to return home to Georgia presented itself. Dr. Farrow will return to her hometown and join the Covington Women’s Health Specialists Team! She is excited to practice at Piedmont Newton Hospital, where her family has a tradition of service and volunteering. She has special interests in diagnosing female cancers, performing minimally invasive surgeries, and helping with sexual problems. Dr. Farrow is also active medical aid work in Haiti. Joining Dr. Farrow in her move back home are her husband who was able to transfer to the area and their three children. She is excited to share her hometown with her family.
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She explains that Medicare comes in different parts, such as A, B, C and D and all of them work together to provide coverage for everything from prescription drugs to hospital stays. -Medigap or Medicare supplement plans are available. People younger than 65 on federal disability are also sometimes eligible for Medicare. Sheridan has seen her business grow to where she now has 15 agents serving clients throughout metro Atlanta and beyond. Sheridan and Associates, which is located at 983 O’Kelly Street in Conyers, helps navigate the Medicare issue, as well as assisting people under 65 with health care plans, including health share ministry plans. Sheridan also offers plans for life insurance, dental coverage and long-term care. “People tend to think major medical will take care of them when they have a stroke or have Alzheimer’s,” she said. “They think Medicare will pay for it. That’s not the case...We do long-term care insurance, which takes unskilled care and with that and the Medicare plan, they have both sides of the coin covered. That’s really the best complete picture for people.”
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Friends take favorite hobbies and open Plume The nest was empty as all four children headed off to the University of Georgia. Their mother, Julie Rogers, was looking to do something different in this next phase of her life. While she has a teaching degree, she knew her true passion was elsewhere. Admired for the beautiful floral designs she created through the years as a volunteer at church, area charities, the Newton County Arts Council, Piedmont-Newton Hospital Galas and other events, Rogers thought her beloved hobby might turn into a real business. She began talking with her close friend, Stacy Hedrick, and in 2015, the two women decided to put their many talents together and open Plume at 1049 North Main Street in Conyers. Plume is an interior and exterior design consulting business that also does furniture rejuvenation, window treatments, closet organization, staging for home sales and contractors, floral design, seasonal decorating, event planning, themed parties, open house planning for businesses, personal chef platters, gift wrapping and swag bags, personal shopping, relocation/move in needs, home organizational help and other services. “We talked about the different things we could bring to our business 40 40 generAtion generAtionss •• Aug August ust 22001177
and it kind of started from there,” Rogers said. “...I was more with the flower end and Stacy was more familiar with doing the furniture rejuvenation. We do a lot of things jointly.” Hedrick, who has a degree in interior design, is also a mother. She and her husband, Dr. Aubrey Hedrick, are the parents of two young boys, one in kindergarten and the other in third grade. Mrs. Rogers and her husband, Dr. Carter Rogers, are longtime friends of the Hedrick family, so the two business partners were first good friends. “When we got started, we kind of were—not nervous—but said, ‘Let’s just see what happens,’” Rogers said. “We got busy from the get-go. We’ve had a steady stream of business. We’ve had a lot of people we know and people have heard about us by word of mouth... “We basically do a variety of services and we’re very easy to work with and very affordable. We took things that were somewhat hobbies and turned it into a business, so it is fun for us. We try to meet people’s needs and work with everybody’s budget.” To view some of their work, visit www.plumellc.com.
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By Beth Slaughter Sexton Staff Correspondent Whether seeking a little peace and quiet or trying to find answers to life’s biggest questions, the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers offers more than 2,000 acres of beautiful scenery, overnight accommodations, spiritual guidance and an atmosphere of quiet contemplation. “We do get lots of visitors, especially older groups,” Brother Callistus Crichlow said. “A great percentage would be faith-based groups coming from Christian denominations. We get young people, older people, organized groups. When they come--from the feedback I get--it’s a very engaging experience.” The more than 30 monks who call the monastery home have even opened a Monastic Museum at the Monastery Visitor Center as a way of sharing their story while they welcome men, women and children from across the U.S. Guests are invited to first view a short video about the life of the monks and then enjoy a self-guided tour of the museum and grounds. “Some come with prior knowledge about monasticism and the monastery, but even those, if they are fortunate enough to have a monk spend some time with them, it’s a more engaging experience,” Crichlow said. “They get a better history of monasticism and the place...” The historic Abbey Church is renowned and guests are allowed to join the monks for mass, mid-day prayer or vespers. Visitors learn about the art of bonsai at the monks’ shop and The Monastery Garden Center offers unique 50 generAtion s • Aug ust 2 0 1 7
garden gifts. The Abbey Store sells coffee, snacks and books on faith and Christianity. The monks are famous for their baked goods and stained glass work. A tour of the monastery grounds offers many features, including the Prayer Walk where visitors learn about the Cistercian monks. Guests are invited to stroll down Magnolia Lane, feed the ducks at the monastery lakes, make the Stations of the Cross at the monastery stations along the lake and even plan a bike ride or walk along the Rockdale River Trail, part of the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area. Each summer, the monastery hosts Run with the Monks, a 5K and one-mile family fun run open to the public. This June, as it celebrated its 8th annual Run with the Monks, an eight-mile run was added to the event. In addition to scheduled trail runs, the monastery invites visitors to enjoy walking and hiking its heritage woodland trail. The monastery enjoys a rich history. In 1944, 21 Trappist monks left Gethsemani Abbey in Kentucky and traveled to Georgia where they founded the Monastery of the Holy Spirit on rural land in Conyers. Together they built the Abbey Church, a massive concrete structure that took 15 years to complete. They also built many of the other buildings. Before they completed the church, the monks lived in a barn on the old Honey Creek Plantation nearby. Today, they invite all people—no matter their faith—to come enjoy the peace and beauty of the monastery. Located at 2625 Highway 212
in Conyers, the monastery welcomes thousands of guests each year for day trips, miniretreats and overnight stays. The monastery offers a full year’s schedule of Preached Retreats for men and women. In these retreats, a leader gives a presentation and leads group discussions on a range of topics. There are suggested readings to be used throughout the day and an opportunity to share in the Eucharist, participate in the Divine Office and spend the day in prayerful silence. Retreat topics scheduled for the rest of this year include anger, resentment and forgiveness; health and wellness; knowing God; spirituality of imperfection; sacred journey toward the end of life; listening to God and many other topics, including one titled “The Second Half of Life Can Be the Better Half.” “When they come here, they see a lot of pretty buildings and land,” Crichlow said. “So, seeing the video first and visiting the historical museum sort of prepares an individual— especially if they are here for the first time—it prepares them to go up to the Abbey Church. That is an experience of silence and prayerfulness. The church itself, the way it’s designed, it brings one’s reflection of God. And when one comes here, it’s an experience.”
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W h a t y o u s h o u ld d o TO D A Y By Beth Slaughter Sexton Staff Correspondent
Retirement planning is not a one-size-fits-all Seeking financial advice early on from a trusted adviser can mean the difference between looking forward to retirement and worrying about what happens after depositing your last paycheck. But as is often the case, many people do indeed put off for tomorrow what they should be doing today. “Most people don’t come in early,” United Bank wealth adviser Alicia M. Washington said. “Most people wait until they’re six months out or two weeks out. They know to put money into their retirement account. If they have a 401K, they’ll contribute to that, but as far as planning how much money they’ll need for retirement or plan for a stream of income after they retire, many have not done that.” Washington, who is based out of United Bank’s Jackson branch, explains it is important--no matter the timing--for everyone to get a handle on what they want financially for the future. “They need to sit down and think about what their long-term goals are,” she said. “What I see a lot of people doing is going
seniors, one of the biggest concerns is how to pay for medical insurance and medical care in retirement.
through without much advice in their 401K plans. They need to
Many people choose not to retire until their homes are
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paid off or almost paid off, Washington said. That monthly
money for the long term, not the short term.”
mortgage payment can be a major expense and annual
Washington said each client’s case is unique. “No two cases are alike. We have different bills, different needs, different things we want to do. Really, it’s about sitting down with each individual client and determining what their needs are and what their goals are and how to get them there.” Washington said clients often express concern about being able to retire and still enjoy the same quality of life they are accustomed to or if they are going to have to make cutbacks. For
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property taxes can also be an issue. Another concern is whether a retiree will need to supplement their Social Security, or if they think Social Security will be there for them, she said. “Strategy at an earlier age is best in the long run,” Washington said, adding that no matter if a person has a long time or a short time before retiring, they should start saving right away. She encourages people to increase what they put into their accounts, especially those where their company matches the amount.
No two cases are alike. We have different
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bills, different need, different things we
tomized to that individual. We sit down and talk about their
want to do.”
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hile opening the door to a stranger might bring one kind of attack, opening an e-mail can sometimes invite a whole other kind of hurt. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has outlined steps for seniors and everyone to take to avoid unwanted Internet intrusions. Keep your firewall turned on. Firewalls help protect computers from hackers who try to gain access to steal passwords and other information. Install or update anti-virus software. These are designed to prevent malicious software from getting on your computer. Updating your software can help detect viruses and worms. Install or update anti-spyware technology. Spyware is software that lets others look at your activities on the computer and collects information about you. The FBI says to keep your operating system up to date and be careful what you download. Carelessly downloading e-mail attachments can sometimes circumvent even the most vigilant anti-virus software. Never open an e-mail attachment from someone you do not know and be wary of e-mail attachments from people you do know. They may have accidentally advanced a malicious code. And finally, turn off your computer. Many opt for leaving their computers on and “ready for action.” However, the downside to that is a computer that is always on can sometimes be more susceptible, according to the FBI. Beyond firewall protection, turning the computer off effectively severs an attacker’s connection, whether it’s spyware or any other unwanted intrusion. 56 generAtion s • Aug ust 2 0 1 7
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The morning began as it always did. The older Conyers
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“That’s where a video system or a video doorbell would have helped,” Conyers Security Alert’s coordinator Daniel Drummond said after sharing the above story. “You can see who’s there and even talk back and forth to them.”
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Drummond said there are many security devices and services
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There is no middleman, Drummond added. For alarm calls outside the city limits, the appropriate responders are notified. Conyers Security Alert only serves customers in the Rockdale and Newton areas. “Security coverage is important for everyone,” Drummond said. “You need to make sure you have good perimeter protection and motion sensors on the house. If you don’t do anything else, do fire protection...The difference between our smoke detectors and the battery operated ones is ours actually call the fire department and get someone on the way.” Drummond said Conyers Security Alert sells a lot of medical alert buttons—a favorite of seniors. He said the buttons come in wristbands, pendants and belt clips and in different colors, as well. 498491-1
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its alarms go off within the city limits, the calls are handled by 911.
Sometimes adult children get the service for their parents, especially those who might have mobility issues. For Conyers Security Alert services, customers sign up, pay for the installation and are billed a monthly monitoring fee, depending on the type of service they get. Drummond said camera systems are also available for those who have Internet.
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FBI WARNS OF fraud against seniors By Beth Slaughter Sexton Staff CorreSpondent
People who grew up in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s were generally raised to be polite and trusting and con
The FBI’s Common Fraud Schemes webpage offers tips
artists exploit these traits, knowing that it is difficult or im-
on how to protect yourself and your family from fraud.
possible for these seniors to say “no” or just hang up the
Senior citizens especially should be aware of fraud schemes for a number of reasons. First and foremost, senior citizens are most likely to have a nest egg, own their own home and have excellent credit—all of which make them attractive to con artists.
telephone, the FBI reports. Older Americans are less likely to report a fraud because they don’t know where they should report it, are too ashamed at having been scammed or maybe don’t even realize they have been scammed. Elderly victims may also not report crimes, for example, because they are concerned that relatives may think they no longer have the
Older Americans are less likely to report a fraud because they don’t know where they should report it, are too ashamed at having been scammed or maybe don’t even realize they have been scammed.
mental capacity to take care of their own financial affairs. The FBI warns that people 60 years and older, especially older women living alone, are special targets of people who sell bogus products and services by telephone. Telemarketing scams often involve offers of free prizes, low-cost vitamins, health care products and inexpensive vacations. To report suspicious fraud and scam incidents, contact your local law enforcement agency. A u g u s t 2017 • g en erAti o n s 61
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