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3B LIFE/^e C^stlotte $o0t Thursday, June 15, 2006 America’s only tea plantation is open to visitors Continued from page 1B able to walk through the pro duction. facility see the equip ment and watch the monitors to see how tea is made. “The income that will come in from tourism will help to stabilize the finances here,” David Bigelow said. “This is not necessarily going to be a profit-making venture.” “Making tea alone, jvist sell ing tea is not going to do it. So, the tourists are going to have Author offers positive feedbaek for fathers Continued from page IB the black families down.” Aft^ being denied the ri^t to see his child by her mother, Simmons said he was moti vated to do anything to see his daughter again “Writing this book was very therapeutic. It helped to turn my anger into something pro ductive and positive, and to show people that all men are not deadbeat dads,” he said. “This system plays a key role in preventing fathers from being a part of their chil dren’s lives.” Simmons said being a sin gle father put men in a no- win situation. He was respon sible for supporting his daughter, but his relationship with her mom was strained. “My child’s mother dictated the time, location, and activi ties,” he said. “Tb sum it aU Java a day can help keep cirrhosis away THE ASSOC/ATED PRESS CHICAGO-Coffee may counteract alcohol’s poisonous effects on the liver and help prevent cirrhosis, researchers say In a study of more than 125,000 people, one cup of cof fee per day cut the risk of alco- hohc cirrhosis by 20 percent. Four cups per day reduced the risk by 80 percent. The cofiee efiect held true for women and men of various ethnic backgroimds. It is tmclear whether it is the caffeine or some other ingredient in coffee that pro- Charleston House on The plaza ^ Country Restaurant Lunch 11:30 a.m. ■ 3:00 p.m. Dinner. 5:00 p.m. ■ 11:00 p.m. 3128 The Plaza Charlotte, NC 28205 704-333-4441 Lots of good food and beverages! We’ll feed you til we fill’ you up, fuh true! Book your 2006 Event By May 30th and ^et 2396 off Booh Tour: * Wedding Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners * • office Parties * Family Reunions * fkrldn^ availahle on premises and shuttle services off premises to help us in bringir^ income in and helping us to pay for the costs of the farm,” he added. IfYouGo... CHARLESTON TEA PLANTATION: Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina; http://www.bigelowtea.com/ac t/ or (843) 559-0383, Wednesday-Satmday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sxmdays, noon-4 p.m. Taurs are fiee. American Classic tea can also be ordered fium the Web site. GETTING THERE; Wadmalaw Island is about 20 miles west of Charleston. Take the Ashley River Bridge (U.S. 17), stay left to FoUy Road (S.C.171), turn right onto Maybank Highway (S,C,700) for 18 miles, look for entrance sign on the left. On the Net: Bigelow Tea: hllp’Jhvwwbigelowtearotn. up, she controlled everything. Sedng my child was based on the mother’s mood that day I worked two jobs to provide for my child. But nothing was ever good enou^. Just imag- ine having no say on anythir^ pertaining to your own child. I am now married to a won derful woman who does not let her personal feelings of me dictate my relationship with our child.” Simmons wants fathers to know that they are not alone. ‘You are not the only one try ing to be patient with a backed-up and unfair system just so you can get a few hours of visitation. Lastly, I only hope that a mother who is out there, playing these games with your children, denying the father visitation woxfid read my book and have a change of heart.” 704 376 04% Is the number to your best source of community news. 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The participants ranged fiiDm teetotalers, who made up 12 percent of ttiie total, to heavy drinkers, who made up Please see COFFEE/4B Week of 06/14/06 thru 06/20/06 Continued from page 1B fathers, that stuff doesn’t matter. However if you must get Dad a gift, forget the cartoon ties and handkerchiefe. Get him something firom the heart that matches his personality If dad is the man who has it all, then a gift card to his favorite store is the way to go. If he doesn’t want a gift, try a nice greeting card. Concord Mills suggests these gifts for other dads; • Office dad-try a monogrammed briefcase fix>m TOlson’s Leather. • Dressy dad-dazzle him with cufflinks fix>m C.R. Jewelers Diamond Outlet • The travelin’ dad-try a travel accessory case fixim Samsonite Travel Expo • Card shark dad-Frosted beer glasses fix)m Past and Presents. 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