Villager Voice Magazine - May 2010 by PK Publishing

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May 2011

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Celebrate Personal History Awareness Month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Foxx Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Lifetime Income: A Great Mother’s Day Gift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 The Dash and the Fork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Special in this Issue

Outdoor Exercises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Haunted Watauga County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Carolina Survivalist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Senior Musings on Ageism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

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Winston the Web Surfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 My Dysfunctional Family Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Going Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Church Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Restaurant Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Whatʼs Happening? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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I am departing from my usual summary of May features and events to share an email from a very special new reader. For over nine years, our staff and talented group of contributing writers have been dedicated to making the Villager Voice interesting, informative, and entertaining. Hi Villager, I went into have my brakes fixed at Merchant Tire recently and found myself idle in the waiting room. I saw the March Edition of the Villager thinking I would waste a little time with a few pictures and flip pages of yet another book of useless information (My apologies! Just being completely honest). I flipped the pages in the magazine, noticed an article and became interested in it. The Purim article…then my attention was caught with the generous Wake Forest Coach who contributed a vital organ! Then, I read the next article, and the next, and well… before I knew it, I had finished every delicious word from the front cover to the very back page! I couldn’t believe I had just gobbled up so much useful, heartfelt, motivational, and inspiring words and thoughts from such an unsuspecting little magazine. Please accept my highest kudos for a rich and beautiful gem hidden among all the bright colors of over glamorized magazines. Well Done!!! What a privilege to have discovered such a unique little treasure! ~ L.D.

Thanks for the kind words. Have a great month!

Brenda May 2011

e t a r b e Cel a l n o s r e P H isto r y s s e n e r a Aw M o nt h

May is Personal History Awareness Month and sponsored by the Association of Personal Historians. In honor of Personal History Awareness Month, why not take some time to think about how you can begin recording the story of your life? Remember, even if you think your life has been ordinary, many stories of daily life will be fascinating to your grandchildren and great-grandchildren, if not today than certainly when theyʼre older. Maybe winning that blue ribbon at the fair for the best cherry pie might not seem important but to some of the family it will be quite a feat. Along with the story you might want to add the recipe. Here are some tips for getting started on recording your own stories and memories: . Realize that this is not a huge project. Donʼt let yourself become overwhelmed; just begin with a few of your favorite memories. . Use your photographs and mementos

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to help you think of stories from your past. One good way to record some of your stories is to write captions to go with your photos – these captions are stories in themselves. . Another strategy is to think about stories that involve tension, conflict, mystery, or big decisions that you had to make. Some examples would be how your family handled a major crisis, how you decided where to go to college, or the stress involved with having a family member away at war. . Memories can be presented in two general ways: as “flows of consciousness,” or as concrete stories with a beginning, middle, and end. Both ways are valid, but rather than try to get “everything” down, try to think of those stories that best illustrate who you are or were or that describe interesting events, conflicts, etc. . Memories come a little at a time but sometimes arrive in “floods.” Keep a notepad nearby to jot down thoughts that occur whenever they may arise.

. Talk to family members or old friends, and share your memories about the same events and topics. It will be interesting to see the similarities and differences between your versions of the story. Write down your interpretation, and reflect on why yours might differ from someone elseʼs. . Take time to think about who you want to read your stories: Your family? The community? Anyone, just for posterity and history? Think about your audience as you write or record. Even if youʼre writing for your family, donʼt assume theyʼll know who, where, or what youʼre talking about; provide details such as last names and dates, to the best of your knowledge. . Describe places in detail: the houses and towns youʼve lived in, your favorite vacation spots, the place you got married, the places you have worked.... It can be helpful and very interesting to try drawing a floor plan of your childhood home. Look at the rooms on paper and remember what you and your family did in each part of the house. Donʼt forget the backyard and the street! Consider how you feel about having people know your secrets and innermost thoughts and feelings. This will dictate the types of things you want to write or record. Even if there are things you donʼt want to share, itʼs OK to think about them for yourself. Remembering your personal secrets can guide you in thinking about the things you do want to share.

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May 2011

Outdoor Exercises Every year we spend the winter

3. Tennis: Tennis is a great way

cooped up where itʼs warm. When

to get moving. You will feel great

spring rolls around, we canʼt wait

after playing a good hour of ten-

to get outside. Getting outdoors

nis.

can not only battle spring fever, it

4. Hiking: Talk about a good

can also get you up and moving.

workout for your legs. Hiking has

Exercising outdoors can give you a

you going up and down and all

better workout and burn more calo-

around. The sheer beauty of nature

ries than the machines at the gym.

you see while on the hike can

As spring approaches, if you want

rejuvenate your soul.

to get outdoors and get in shape,

5. Yoga: Sure, nowadays yoga is

here are some great activities you

done in your living room or in a

can do.

gym, but this art was made to be done in the great outdoors. So tote

Here are six ideas to head your feet moving outside for some fresh air

your yoga mat to the park or just

and exercise.

You should also alter your pace dur-

1. Daily walks: OK, you are stuck

can for a minute, then a slower pace

at work all day. Make it a point to take a walk outside on your lunch break. Not only will this help you burn some calories but it will also help you clear your mind. For an optimal workout, walk for an hour a day at least three days a week.

ing the walk, i.e. go as fast as you for a minute, etc. This will get your heart pumping without having to do a hard workout. 2. Bike ride: Most places people live now have bike routes. Biking is fun and can be an adventure for the whole family.

to your backyard or deck. This can give you a workout and calm your nerves at the same time. 6. Golf: Playing a round of golf is a great way to get a good workout. That is if you leave the cart at the clubhouse and walk. Depending upon the length of the course and the tees you play, you could easily walk 4-6 miles.

“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” Marie Curie

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Solving the Problem of High Energy Prices is not Going to be Easy By Congresswoman Virginia Foxx

North Carolina gas prices increased by almost a third in the last year and continue to tick higher. For workers, families and students driving to jobs or school these high energy prices stretch their already thin budgets to a breaking point. However, Washington bureaucrats appear to be blind to the heavy burden that outrageous energy prices place on already tapped-out taxpayers. Instead of taking steps to develop new sources of American-made energy, the Obama administration is dragging its feet or even blocking promising energy projects. Solving the problem of high energy prices is not going to be easy but standing in the way of domestic energy development is certainly not going to help. Hereʼs how we can change things: in order to bring down the price of energy in the United States we need to take an all-of-the-above approach that attacks the program from many angles. I support plans that allow new drilling of oil and natural gas and that use the resulting federal revenues to support research in alternative and renewable energy like solar or clean coal projects. This is the sort of common sense approach that strikes a balance between moving towards new sources of energy and tapping our plentiful sources of traditional energy such as natural gas or coal. This middle ground approach isnʼt good enough for some people though, which helps explain the Obama administrationʼs counterproductive energy policies. These harmful policies are exemplified by the de facto drilling moratorium in the Gulf of Mexico that is destroying jobs and

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hampering our ability to produce domestic oil and natural gas. A recent study from Louisiana State University found that the drilling moratorium destroyed 13,000 jobs in the Gulf region and 19,000 nationwide for a total of $1.1 billion in lost wages. Thatʼs not theoretical. Those are thousands of families without a livelihood and countless barrels of American-made energy left untapped.

Thanks to this moratorium, formerly successful businesses are going belly up. Several weeks ago, one company in the Gulf, Seahawk Drilling, declared bankruptcy because the federal permits needed to put its equipment and employees to work are almost impossible to secure. After declaring bankruptcy the companyʼs president said, “Seahawkʼs greatest rival was no longer our industry competitors but the U.S. government.” This company used to provide 1,000 good jobs. Now, due to the federal governmentʼs refusal to approve even the safest drilling permits, most of those jobs are gone. President Obama recently said he wants to reduce American oil imports by a third over the next

decade. I support this goal. But we cannot reach this ambitious benchmark by putting our own supplies of oil and natural gas under lock and key. In addition to encouraging alternative energy sources, we must also allow American energy supplies to be used. While the administrations rhetoric sounds nice, actions are what matter. And what weʼve seen so far is not encouraging. At almost every turn, the administration is putting the brakes on new drilling and energy exploration. For instance, shallowwater drilling permits in the Gulf are down by more than 50 percent. Of course a U.S. District Court Judge found that the Department of Interiorʼs delay tactics on permits in the Gulf were “increasingly inexcusable.” He told the agency to decide on five pending deepwater drilling projects within 30 days. In turn, the agency refused to comply. Instead, the Interior Department appealed the judgeʼs decision and caused further delays. These do not appear to be the actions of an administration committee to reducing our oil imports by a third. Additionally, despite saying the U.S. should “partner with neighbors like Canada” when it comes to oil imports, the administration is also standing in the way of making this a reality. Consider the fact that a major pipeline to connect Canadian oil reserves (the second largest in the world) to American refineries is being held up by the State Department for unexplained reasons. An Energy Department study found that this pipeline could “very substantially reduce U.S. dependency

on non-Canadian foreign oil, including from the Middle East.” Plus, the construction of this pipeline, in addition to shielding us from purchasing Middle Eastern oil, would create thousands of jobs right here in the U.S. The Obama administrationʼs de facto drilling moratorium and the holdup of a major U.S.-Canada pipeline illustrate that actions mean much more than rhetoric. If we are going to get gas prices under control and reduce our reliance on Middle Eastern oil,

we must pursue a broad policy that includes smart and safe offshore drilling and domestic energy exploration. Right now the Obama administration is standing in the way and is, in the process, destroying thousands of jobs. Itʼs past time we got serious about domestic energy production and pursued an all-of-the-above energy policy that creates jobs, rather than a some-of-the-above energy policy that destroys them.

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Go Nuts at the 8th Annual

May 28-29, 2011 Featuring two full days of great live music the White

fun! And did we mention our Squirrel Box Derby? Kids

Squirrel Festival in Downtown Brevard, NC is the per-

from 8 to 80 come from all over the region for a chance to

fect way to experience everything this charming moun-

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tain community has to offer. Best of all it’s FREE!

Hill. From fastest to squirreliest, there are prize categories

Created to enhance and develop the business district

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of the downtown, the event has evolved into one of the premier music festivals in the southeast featuring

Got a knack for photography? Then grab your camera and

national and regional artists like past years performers,

take a few snaps of our most famous residents… Brevard’s

Edwin McCain, Steep Canyon Rangers, Jupiter Coyote

very own white squirrels. They scamper all over the down-

and others but it has earned the reputation for showcas-

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ing many undiscovered artists and utilizing the abun-

scheduled White Squirrel Tours. Already have a great shot

dant talent in the region. Whether it is Jazz, Bluegrass,

of one of these fuzzy little critters? Then submit it in our

Singer-Songwriter or Rock and Roll, the eclectic music

White Squirrel Photo Contest.

in this beautiful setting provides something for everyone.

And speaking of scampering, be sure to check out the 5K and 10K White Squirrel races sponsored by the Rotary

Experience two days of free concerts right on Main

Club. Runners from the entire southeast love to go nuts in

Street this year, with headliners Jupiter Coyote, Bone

the cool morning mountain air at 2500 ft. It’s all happening

Pony, Jeff, Ike and Mike (Jeff Sipe, Ike Stubblefield,

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vendors, merchants, artists, craftsmen, potters, painters,

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History of the White Squirrels It all started with Mrs. W.E. (Barbara) Mull, a long time resident of Brevard, North Carolina. Her brother-in-law, H.H. Mull, was given two white squirrels by a Mr. Black of Madison, Florida way back in 1949. The pair of white squirrels had been squirreling around in Mr. Black’s pecan grove ever since a circus truck had overturned near his home. H.H. Mull then gave the little white critters to his niece Barbara Mull up in North Carolina. She kept them inside and hoped they might even breed, but alas, no such luck. In 1951, Barbara Mull got married and went her way. In her absence, one of the white squirrels escaped outdoors. Not long afterwards, Mr. Mull (Barbara’s father) let the other heart broken and love stricken white squirrel go free. A short time later, little white squirrels began appearing in various parts of town – apparent direct or indirect off springs of this “Adam and Eve” pair. The White Squirrels of Brevard, North Carolina have become so famous that in 1986, the Brevard City Council unanimously voted for an ordinance that established a sanctuary for all squirrels. The ordinance reads, “The

entire area embraced within the corporate limits of the city is hereby designated as a sanctuary for all species of squirrel (family Sciuriadae), and in particular the Brevard White Squirrel. It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt, kill, trap, or otherwise take any protected squirrels within the city by this section.” Other towns also lay claim to having white squirrels as residents. These include Olney, Illinois, Marionville, Missouri, and Exeter, Canada. Unlike some of these squirrels, Brevard’s White Squirrels are not albinos squirrels, but a variant of the Eastern Grey Squirrel. And since an amazing 27% of Brevard’s squirrels are white squirrels, and since only Brevard has an annual White Squirrel Festival, The White Squirrel Institute, and The Squirrel Box Derby downhill race, this is why Brevard, NC is often referred to as the “White Squirrel Capital of the World.” So if you ever see a White Squirrel in downtown Brevard, don’t think you’re “going nuts.” Just be sure to bring along a camera to prove it!

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My Dysfunctional Family Tree by Ariel Bouvier

Lovely Aunt Athena lived her life with no hesitation and unrestrained passion. As a young woman she was mesmerized by Esther Williams. She actually watched the 1952 classic Million Dollar Mermaid more than a thousand times. She could walk like Esther Williams, talk like her and eventually swim like her. She took a position as a lifeguard for many years until she was forced to retire. Her employers did not think that a Middle-aged female lifeguard was the best thing for their beach. After she stepped down from her guard tower she became a different person. She claimed over and over again that she was Esther Williams and would swim for hours in the ocean twirling her arms and legs in a ballet fashion. At times however she looked as though she was drowning with her odd movements and she claimed that she was simply perfecting her synchronized swimming with the fish. Once she was so exhausted from swimming that she allowed the waves to simply wash her to shore. Bystanders rushed to help her. Whatʼs your name a young bystander asked? Smiling and trying to bat her salt soaked eyelashes, she said, “Iʼm the million-dollar mermaid.” Not long after that incident the family hired a personal companion to make certain that Aunt Athena stayed out of the water. Everyday her companion escorted to the shore. Aunt Athena would be dressed in her swim cap and customed designed Esther Williams swimsuit. She would strike a pose on the sand and smile as her fans walked by. And just for fun and because they always liked Aunt Athena the locals would ask for her autograph and tell her that they loved her movies.

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GOING GREEN

WAYS TO GARDEN GREEN Insecticidal soap is a green, ecofriendly way to get rid of pests and parasites that have invaded and infested your plants. The recipe is not toxic to humans, pets, your plants, or the earth. It is much cheaper than buying insecticides from the store, and it is definately safer. I donʼt understand why people buy toxic insecticide from the garden center, knowing theyʼre going to spray it on foods that they will feed their families. Organic Insecticidal Soap Recipe What you need: Gallon-sized container Water Organic soap like Dr. Bronnerʼs Olive or grapeseed oil Spray Bottle Garlic and cayenne pepper Fill the gallon container with water. Add two tablespoons of organic soap, and two tablespoons of organic oil. Add one clove of crushed garlic and a teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Place the lid on the bottle, and shake to mix well. Pour liquid from the gallon-sized container into the spray bottle. Store the left overs tightly sealed in the gallon jar, in a cool, dry place. Spray the pest infected plants with the organic insecticidal soap. The pests will leave or die within minutes. Treat every other week to keep pests away. Now you can eat your fruit amd veggies knowing they are chemical free!

Baking Soda Fungicide Mix 4 teaspoons (about 1 rounded tablespoon) of baking soda and 1 tablespoon of horticultural oil into one gallon of water. Spray lightly on foliage of plants afflicted with black spot, powdery mildew, brown patch and other fungal diseases. Avoid over-using or pouring on the soil. Potassium bicarbonate is a good substitute for baking soda. Citrus oil and molasses can be used instead of horticultural oil. Vinegar Fungicide Mix 3 tablespoons of natural apple cider vinegar in one gallon of water. Spray during the cool part of the day for black spot on roses and other fungal diseases. Adding molasses at 1 tablespoon per gallon will again help.

May is EcoDriving Month During National EcoDriving Month, the Auto Alliance and its 11 global automakers are working to educate consumers about the benefits of EcoDriving through www.EcoDrivingUSA.com. “Going green” means to pursue knowledge and practices that can lead to more environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible decisions and lifestyles, which can help protect the environment and sustain its natural resources for current and future generations.

Practicing EcoDriving produces the highest mileage from every single vehicle, regardless of size or age–potentially affecting the United Statesʼ entire fleet of 245 million automobiles. As a result, the possible benefits of the program are significant. Many fuel-saving EcoDriving practices are surprisingly simple, such as: . The U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that using cruise control for 10,000 of the miles driven in a year could save a driver nearly $200 and more than 60 gallons of fuel. . Observing the speed limit and not exceeding 60 mph, where legally allowed, can improve mileage by up to 23 percent. Traffic lights are often synchronized so that a motorist driving at a specific speed will pass through a series of green lights without stopping. Driving at a steady speed can help drivers avoid red lights, therefore keeping their vehicles moving more efficiently. “The key to EcoDriving is that anyone can do it, in any vehicle, and best of all, itʼs easy,” said Dave McCurdy, president and CEO of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. “Now, as the summer driving season gets underway, EcoDriving month is the ideal time for each of us to renew our green driving habits.”

May 2011

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BIZARRE NEWS HORN CHARGE IS NOW A COURT CASE CHATTANOOGA — A man arrested after tooting his horn at a Chattanooga police officer has filed a nearly $2 million federal lawsuit, claiming false arrest. The lawsuit by 61-year-old Larry Ballanger states he was stopped behind Officer Cristina Henderson at a traffic signal when the light turned green and Henderson didnʼt move. The complaint stated Ballenger “tooted his horn” to get the officerʼs attention because she continued to look down at the passenger seat. Ballenger was cited for violating the noise ordinance and obstructing traffic. When he wouldnʼt sign the citation, he says Henderson arrested him for disorderly conduct and took him to jail. The citations against Ballenger were dismissed. Police spokeswoman Jerri Weary declined comment about a pending lawsuit.

8-YEAR-OLD USED AS A “LOOKOUT” LA FARIA —Police say a South Texas man took his pregnant common-law wife and two small stepchildren to a home burglary this week, using his 8-year-old stepson as a “lookout” for the break-in. Fabian Losoya and another man, Ernesto Alanis, are facing burglary charges after the break-in. Losoya is also facing two counts of endangering a child under the age of 15, investigators said. According to investigators, Losoya took his common-law wife, who is four-months pregnant, and two stepchildren, the 8-year-old boy and a 6-month-old stepchild, to the burglary. Police said the common-law wife and the 6-month-old waited in the vehicle while the two men burglarized a La Feria home,

using Losoyaʼs 8-year-old stepson as a “lookout.” Police said that when officers responded to the scene, the boy was running around outside screaming, “Dad, the cops are here.” Investigators said the men ran out of the home, where Losoya and Alanis were arrested as police drew their handguns on the men. Police said Losoya disobeyed commands to get on the ground during the arrest.

“TRY TO BREAK INTO THIS HOUSE AGAIN, YOUR HEAD WILL BE BLOWN OFF!”

HOMEOWNER MEANS BUSINESS HUDSON — A 71-year-old East Texas woman doesnʼt mince words with a sign posted outside her house warning criminals to stay away. It says: “TRY TO BREAK INTO THIS HOUSE AGAIN, YOUR HEAD WILL BE BLOWN OFF!” An image of a gun is also on the sign. Claudia Holland was unharmed when someone kicked in her front door. She thinks her barking dogs scared off the late-night intruder. Holland says itʼs the first time in more than 40 years in the home to have something like this happen. She later found out that a house a couple of miles away was broken into around the same time. Hollandʼs son, who lives with her, helped arrange for the warning sign.

CONTROLLER WATCHING SAMUEL L. JACKSON MOVIE ON JOB WASHINGTON — An air traffic controller has been suspended for watching a movie when he was supposed to be monitoring aircraft, deepening the Federal Aviation Administrationʼs embarrassment following at least five cases of controllers sleeping on the job. In the latest incident, the controller was watching a movie on a DVD player while on duty at a regional radar center in Oberlin, Ohio, near Cleveland that handles high-altitude air traffic. The controllerʼs microphone was inadvertently activated, transmitting the audio of the movie — the 2007 crime thriller “Cleaner,” starring Samuel L. Jackson — for more than three minutes to all the planes in the airspace that the controller was supposed to be monitoring, the agency said. The controllerʼs microphone became stuck in the transmit position, preventing him from hearing incoming radio calls or issuing instructions to planes during the incident, the agency said. The controller was alerted to the mishap when he was contacted by a military pilot. Besides the controller, the FAA also has suspended a manager at the Oberlin center. In all, the FAA has suspended nine controllers and supervisors since late March. In five of the cases the controllers allegedly fell asleep. In another case, the FAA is investigating why two controllers in Lubbock, Texas, were unresponsive to radio calls.

May 2011

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Lifetime Income: A Great Mother’s Day Gift Motherʼs Day will soon be here. If youʼre a mother, you will (hopefully) receive thoughtful cards and gifts. But thereʼs one present you may eventually want to give yourself, and itʼs a gift that truly does keep on giving: a strategy for your retirement. Of course, itʼs important for everyone to build adequate financial resources for retirement — but the challenge is even greater for women. Largely due to family responsibilities, women spend, on average, 12 years less in the workforce than men, according to the Womenʼs Institute for a Secure Retirement. Less time in the workforce equates to lost earnings, missed promotions, smaller and fewer raises and reduced retirement plan benefits. In fact, men have, on average, about $91,000 in Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), including all IRA types and the amounts rolled over from other retirement accounts into IRAs, compared to just $51,000 for women, according to a recent report issued by the Employee Benefit Research Institute. Whether youʼre married, divorced, widowed or single, youʼll want to build financial resources of your own and be prepared to manage your finances during your retirement years. Youʼll be helping yourself, and, by becoming financially independent, youʼll also avoid the possibility of depending on your grown children for support. To help ensure a financial ly secure retirement, consider these ideas: Fully fund your IRA each year. As the numbers above show, women are way behind men when it comes to funding their IRAs. And IRAs, with their tax advantages, are great retirement-savings vehicles. A traditional

IRA have the potential to grow on a tax-deferred basis, while Roth IRAs have the potential to grow tax-free, provided youʼve had your account at least five years and you donʼt start taking withdrawals until youʼre 59-1/2. So make it a priority to “max out” on your IRA each year. In 2011, you can put in up to $5,000 to a traditional or Roth IRA, or $6,000 if youʼre 50 or older. Boost your 401(k) contributions. Put in as much as you can afford to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. At the very least, contribute enough to earn your employerʼs match, if one is offered. (In 2011, you can put in up to $16,500, or $22,000 if youʼre 50 or older.) Your earnings have the opportunity to grow tax-deferred and you have a range of investment options, so your 401(k) or other retirement plan can be an effective, flexible way to put money away for the future. Invest in an annuity. If youʼve reached the contribution limits of your IRA and 401(k), you may want to consider purchasing an annuity, which can be structured to provide you with regular payments for the rest of your life. And this lifetime income source is especially important to women, who, at age 65, can expect to live, on average, almost 20 more years, compared to slightly over 17 for men of the same age, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As a mother, you willingly spend a great deal of time and effort on your children. But itʼs important to also think about yourself and your future, so review your strategy for retirement with your financial advisor, and take the actions needed to help make sure you can enjoy all the Motherʼs Days of your life in the comfort you deserve. Editorʼs Note: This article was provided by Campbell Thompson, your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. Please consult your tax or legal professional regarding your particular situation.

May 2011

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Agape Faith Church 766-9188 Bible Baptist Church 778-8737 Boyers Chapel Church of Christ 766-6344 Capernaum Church of Christ 766-1516 Centenary United Methodist 766-5987 Center Grove Baptist Church 766-5727 Centerpoint ARP Church 624-9529 Church of Christ Warnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chapel 766-6078 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 766-3607 Clemmons First Baptist Church 766-6486 Clemmons Moravian Church 766-6273 Clemmons Presbyterian Church 766-4631 Clemmons United Methodist Church 766-6375 Crossbound Community Church 336-776-7574 Fraternity Church of Brethren 765-0160 Friends Baptist Church 766-3533 New Hope Presbyterian Church 655-6711 First Christian Church of Clemmons 766-5449 Harmony Grove United Methodist Church - 712-0057 Hickory Grove AME Zion 766-5142 Holy Family Catholic Church 766-8133 Immanuel Baptist Church 766-0082 St Clemontâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church 766-4323 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 766-3608 River Oaks Community Church 766-0033 Total Victory Out Reach 712-0403 Union Hill Baptist Church 766-8317 Victory Baptist Church- 766-7071 West Haven Baptist -712-1661

Lewisville

Concord United Methodist Church 945-3134 Harmony Grove Methodist Church 712-0057 Family Tabernacle 946-0480 Grace Baptist Church 945-4219 Grapevine Baptist Church 945-6195 Lewisville United Methodist Church 945-3203 Lewisville Baptist Church 945-3706 Lewisville UMC 945-3203 New Hope AME Zion Church 945-9083 Shallowford Presbyterian Church 766-3178 Sharon UMC 945-5386 Shiloh Lutheran Church 945-5255 Sunrise UMC 712-8000 Temple Baptist Church 945-3944 Trinity Friends Church 945-2944 Union UMC 945-3134 Unity Moravian Church 945-3801

Other Calvary Baptist 765-5542 Pine Grove United Methodist Church 765-2569 West Side Baptist Church 768-4073

Advance/Mocksville

Advance First Baptist Church 998-6302 Advance United Methodist Church 998-7750 Bethlehem United Methodist Church 998-5083 Bixby Presbyterian Church - 998-6813 Blaise Baptist Church - 751-3639 Cooleemee First Baptist 284-2626 Cornatzer Baptist Church 998-8403 Cornatzer United Methodist Church 998-0687 Cornerstone Christian - 998-0600 Elbaville United Methodist Church 998-8117 Episcopal Church of the Ascension 998-0857 Eagle Heights Church 751-4442 Fork Baptist Church 998-8306 Freedom Baptist Church 998-5294 Green Meadows Baptist Church 998-3022 Hillsdale Baptist Church 940-6618 Hillsdale UMC 998-4020 Holy Cross Lutheran Church 751-5919 Hope Moravian Church 765-8017 Jerusalem Baptist Church 336-284-2328 Macedonia Moravian Church 998-4394 Mocks United Methodist 998-5518 Piney Grove UMC 998-7313 Redland Church of Christ 998-3918 Redland Holiness 998-4226 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (336) 751-2973 Turrentine Baptist Church 998-2366 Yadkin Valley Baptist Church 998-4331

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Strawberries Container Growing

A great way to grow strawberries, is to plant in narrow planter boxes that are approximately 6” to 8” deep by 5” to 7” wide by 18” to 4ʼ long. Use fresh, not recycled potting mix mixing in additional fertilizer as directed on the fertilizer label. Thoroughly incorporate fertilizer into potting mix. Plant so crowns are not buried by time you water in. Keep moist but not soggy. Grow in full sun all day and expect luscious berries in 3 months. They are BEAUTIFUL ornamental plants, which will dazzle your visitors. They should be spaced 10” to 14” apart depending on level of fertilization and plant size. Pajaro variety produces the largest plants requiring the greater planting distance, Prune off all runners that develop the first season so all the energy is focused into fruit production. If the plants are not sized up when flower production starts, remove first flush of flowers. If berry production or plants are less vigorous in subsequent years, you may want to put in new plants in fresh soil to get that incredible vigor you witnessed the first year. Commercially, they are usually treated as annuals even though they are, in fact, perennials.

FRESH STRAWBERRY PIE

Health Benefits

Strawberries contain a broad range of beneficial nutrients, including vitamin C, folate and fiber. Researchers around the world are also recognizing that the phytonutrients in strawberries - including ellagitannins and quercetin - may have considerable preventative effects on cardiovascular disease, cancer and cognitive decline. Science tells us that antioxidants are key to warding off chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer and to promoting optimum health.

TROPICAL STRAWBERRY PIE

1 9-inch pastry shell, baked 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 3 Tbsp cornstarch 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp butter 1 cup whipped topping

8 oz. pkg. of cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 8 oz. can of crushed pineapple, undrained 1 cup grated coconut 8 oz. carton whipped topping, thawed 1 9-inch pastry shell, baked

Arrange 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled side down, in cooled baked pastry shell. Make a sauce with the remaining 2 cups of strawberries: chop berries and heat them in a saucepan with sugar, water, cornstarch and salt. Remove from heat when thickened and stir in butter. Wait for the sauce to cool and pour it over the strawberries in pastry shell. Chill for several hours. When youʼre ready to serve, pipe, spoon or spread the whipped topping on top of the pie.

With an electric mixer, cream together softened cream cheese and sugar for 3 or 4 minutes on high speed. Stir the crushed pineapple, and coconut into the cream cheese mixture and mix well. Carefully fold in half of the whipped topping until well-blended. Reserve remaining whipped topping for garnish. Spread the filling in baked pastry crust and chill for several hours. When youʼre ready to serve, pipe, spoon or spread the whipped topping on top of the pie.

STRAWBERRY KIWI SMOOTHIE Makes 2 servings Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries 1 large kiwi, peeled 1 container (8 ounces) low-fat vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup honey 12 to 15 ice cubes Directions: In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients and process until smooth. Serve immediately. May 2011

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RESTAURANT GUIDE Clemmons

Applebee’s - 712-1063 Bagels & Brew - 766-9688 Big Shotz - 712-1883 Biscuitville - 766-7768 Bojangles - 778-0414 Brick Oven - 766-4440 Burger King - 766-0205 Chang Thai - 778-0388 Cherries Café - 766-4088 CIMARRON - 712-4689 Clemmons Kitchen - 766-4671 Cozumel Mexican - 778-0300 Cracker Barrel - 712-9880 Dockside Seafood - 766-9927 Dominos Pizza - 766-0566 Donatos Pizza - 712-3300 Grecian Corner - 766-0780 Full Moon Oyster Bar - 723-4224 Grecian House - 766-8444 I Bambini Italian - 778-1838 IHOP - 766-8650 Illianos Italian - 712-1059 Kentucky Fried Chicken - 766-8630 K&W Café Kimono Japanese - 766-6261 Lees Chinese - 712-0002 Little Richard 's BBQ - 766-0401 Lotus Express - 712-2487 Mario 's Pizza - 778-2002 Mandarin Chinese - 712-1009 Mi Pueblo - 766-7612 McDonalds - 766-6509 Monte De Rey-766-5750 Mossy's Eats - 766-7045 Mountain Fried Chicken - 712-9311 o’So Eats - (336) 293-6371 Panera Bread - 766-3898 Pete 's Family Restaurant - 766-6793 Quizno's Subs - 766-0794 Ronni 's Restaurant - 766-5822 Ruby Tuesdays - 766-3463 Salem Glen CC - 712-0303 Sonic Drive-In - 712-9710 Subway - 766-3016 Time To Eat - 712-1050 Village Inn (Crosby) - 766-9121 Waffle House - 766-9691 Wendy 's - 766-8417 Zaxby’s - 766-6747

Lewisville

ALEX”s Grill & Ice Cream - 946-1712 Casanova's - 946-2407 China Wok - 945-6228 Ciccones - 945-46191 Liberty Restaurant - 945-4409 Pizza Hut - 778-2118 Subway - 945-6445 West Town Café - 945-3348

Advance/Mocksville

Ari’s - 751-5428 Captain’s Galley - 940-6868 Ciccones - 998-7731 Dominos (Kinderton) - 998-2000 Dominos (Mocksville) - 751-3232 Jimmy the Greek - 940-2010 La Carreta - 753-1224 Marco’s Pizza - 753-1113 Moe’s Burgers - 753-0333 Miller's Restaurant - 751-2621 Sagebrush - 936-0021 Saratoga Steakhouse - 998-4400 Snooks Bar-B-Que - 998-4305 Subway - Kinderton - 998-3221 Zeko’s Italian - 751-6161

Kimono Japanese Restaurant Clemmons 766-6261 Kernersville 996-8863 Winston-Salem 774-9777 Welcome 731-7510

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Winston-Salem

Bernadin’s Fine Dining - 768-9365 Big Shotz Tavern - 727-4490 Bleu Restaurant & Bar - 760-2060 Carriage House - 765-8020 Diamondback Grill - 722-0006 Dukes Restaurant - 768-3108 El Dorado Mexican - 760-3936 Grill-Ville Family - 788-7282 Kimono Japanese - 774-9777 Kotta Japanese - 768-2333 Mario’s Pizza - 768-0057 (Hanes Mall Blvd) 602-1410 (Cloverdale) Olive Tree - 723- 4224 Olde Orchard Diner - 650-1612 Omega House (Peters Creek) - 724-5262 Paul’s Fine Italian Dining - 768-2645 Qdoba Mexican Grill - 724-9873 245-2900 Rotisserie Factory - 725-7071 Sakura Japanese Steak & Seafood 777-SUSHI Southern Family - 922-4784 Stratford Station Grill - 659-1583 Sushi Thai - 765-7890 Tumeric Indian Restaurant - 794-8282 TJ 's Deli (Country Club)- 760-0488 The Cotton Mill - 725-1112 West End Café - 723-4774

Yadkin County

Century Kitchen - 336-699-4455 The German Restaurant - 336-463-3330 Old Stage Grille - 463-5555 Yadkin Plaza Restaurant - 679-3388

Clemmons

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Silas Creek Crossing (336) 765-4492 Whitaker Square (Robinhood Rd) (336)765-7755

Country Club - 794-2613 Grandview Plaza - 924-3411 Pavillions - 765-7613 Sommerset - 765-4508

May 2011

Growing Lemon Balm outside in partial shade but will brown quickly if there is any night moisture. Plants may also be hung in bunches and air dried or oven dried on screens. When dry, store in tightly closed containers. If hung to dry in bunches, lemon balm can be rapidly processed by rubbing each bundle across a half-inch mesh screen to crumble the leaves.

Lemon balm is a lemon scented perennial member of the mint family. The plant develops many branches and grows to a height of about two feet. The leaves are 2 to 3 inches long, oval shaped, shiny with scalloped edges.

Planting - Lemon balm is easy to

grow from seed sown in the spring or early fall. The seed is very small and should be covered with only a fine layer of soil. Cuttings and root divisions, however, are faster and easier ways to establish lemon balm. Stem cuttings can be made from the vigorous summer growth or the roots can be divided in the spring or fall. Root cuttings should contain three to four buds each. In the fall, plant root cuttings early enough for the plants to become established before the first frost and mulch for the winter. Suggested spacing is 12 to 24 inches apart in the row and 24 inches, or whatever distance is practical for cultivation, between the rows. Close spacing of rows and individual plants will result in the highest yeilds. When choosing a site, keep in mind that lemon balm self-sows freely, and spreads rapidly Lemon balm grows best in fertile, moist soil with a pH of 5 to 7.5. It prefers a cool, partially shaded habitat but will grow in full sun. Plants grown

Uses - Lemon balm, with

in shade tend to be larger than those grown in direct sunlight.

Harvest and Handling - Lemon

balm can be harvested once or twice a week. Frequent trimming encourages branching and will result in a bushy, compact plant. Be careful not to bruise the leaves during the harvest and drying operations as quality will be reduced. Although lemon balm dries quickly and easily it will not be as fragrant dried as fresh. It can be dried

its delicate lemon scent and flavor, is valued as a culinary, cosmetic and medicinal herb. Fresh sprigs are used to top drinks and as garnishes on salads and main dishes. Fresh or dried leaves make a refreshing tea, either iced or hot. Dried leaves are used as an ingredient in many pot-pourris and the oil is used in perfume. Used throughout history as a medicinal herb, lemon balm has mild sedative properties and has been used to relieve gas, reduce fever, and increase perspiration. The volatile oil contains citral, citronellal, eugenol acetate and geraniol. Both oil and hot water extracts of the leaves have been shown to possess strong antibacterial and antiviral qualities.

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Help! I got stung! Ouch! Recently I was stung by a wasp and immediately headed for the kitchen. There are many household items that can be used to treat a bee sting. How do you treat the sting? •For honeybees, remove the stinger as soon as you can. It doesnʼt matter how you do it, either by finger or by scraping it off with a credit card, just get it out before it fully empties into the skin. •Ice the sting site. This is the best treatment for immediate relief. •Salt paste on the sting will help to draw out the venom. •A paste of baking soda and water will help with the pain and swelling. •Apply vinegar to the site. •Cut a potato in quarters and apply directly to the sting. Potatoes contain allantoin, a substance that

soothes inflammation. •Make a paste of meat tenderizer and apply. Papain in the tenderizer will help break down the toxins. •If there is difficulty in breathing or dizziness and nausea, seek medical advice. If you donʼt know if you are allergic to honeybee venom, watch for swelling in the throat that might affect breathing. Knowing if it was a bee or a wasp that stung you is helpful. One easy way to tell the difference is that honeybees are fuzzy, not shiny. •Wash the sting site with soap and water to avoid an infection. Wasp stings can get infected from bacteria carried by the wasp from feces, so keep an eye on any sting that hasnʼt healed in a day. Knowing how to treat a bee sting with common household items can help ease the pain.

May 2011

What’s Happening?

CCT Presents Nunsense II: Those zany nuns from the Little Sisters of Hoboken are back on stage in the Clemmons Community Theatre's (CCT) upcoming production of Nunsense II, The Second Coming. The show will run April 28-30 and again May 5-7 at 8 PM nightly. There are also matinee performances on both Saturdays at 2 PM. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students, seniors and groups of 10 or more. Please call 336-293-8447 for information or to book group reservations. Through May 14 - Triad Stage presents Pulitzer Prizewinning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks' The America Play. A poetic re-telling of history, society and culture comes to The UpStage Cabaret in The America Play. American history is viewed through the eyes of an unnamed AfricanAmerican gravedigger who bears an uncanny resemblance to Abraham Lincoln. The Foundling Father, as he is known, is joined by a cast of characters who cut to the heart of black identity and white history. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, with her unique theatricality and language, exposes the gap between reality and promise. For more information, visit www.triadstage.org. May 15- Lewisville Area Arts Council continues its 20th Anniversary Celebration with the performance of Mitch Ryder at the Bucked Up Saloon in Kernersville, NC. MAY EVENTS AT COBLESTONE FARMERS MARKET

May 10 - FEATURED PRODUCT: Green onions and spring garlic;COOKING DEMONSTRATION: Mooney's Mediterranean Café; MUSIC: Leah Shaw and Adam Kettner, eclectic range of keyboard, guitar, and vocals; EVENT: Knife and tool sharpening (fee) with Sharp Edge. MAY 17 - FEATURED PRODUCT: Strawberries; COOKING Charis Rose of the Goat Lady Dairy; MUSIC: African drumming and singing with Arts-Based Elementary fifth graders; EVENT: Photography workshop with Ginny Weiler (fee and registration required); and Bike to Market Day (City of W-S Transportation Dept; Mock Orange Bikes; Ken's Bike Shop). DEMO:

May 24 - FEATURED PRODUCT: Lettuce COOKING DEMO: Willow's Bistro; MUSIC: Ryan Layton, classical guitar; EVENT: Market Choices for Healthy Eating with Sandi Hamilton, registered dietitian (fee and registration required); and COMMUNITY TABLE: Green Drinks. May 31- FEATURED PRODUCT: Soap; COOKING DEMO: Meridian Restaurant; and MUSIC: A Carolina Jubilee, folk, grungegrass, and rock.

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May 21- Adventures presents Climbing Day at The Children's Home at their outdoor climbing tower 1 - 5 PM at The Children's Home, 1001 Reynolda Road WinstonSalem. Cost is $10 per person with all proceeds to benefit The Children's Home. GUIDELINES: All equipment provided; Must wear close-toed shoes; Age and/or weight restrictions may apply; Waiver must be signed by parent or guardian if under 18. For more information contact Tim Browder at (336) 721-7696 or tbrowder@tchome.org.

May 21 - Forsyth County Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation Hosts 5K Race and 2-Mile Fun Run: The Annual Race/Walk will be held at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons. Registration begins at 7 AM, Saturday, May 21; The Fun Run/Walk (approximately 1.9 miles) begins at 8 AM; and the 5K Run starts at 8:30 AM. The race will begin and end at Shelter 4. You can pre-register on-line at www.fclemf.org. Pre-race packet pick-up and registration will be held at Fleet Feet Sports at 50G Miller Street on Friday, May 20 from 4-7 p.m. For more information, call Angie at (336) 655-2664 or email amckaughan@wspd.org. May 27-29 - 87th Anniversary Fiddler's Grove Ole Time Fiddler's and Bluegrass Festival: Oldest Fiddler's Competition in North America. Competitions for Bands and Individuals; Jamming; Workshops; Storytelling; Shape Note Singing; and more. Special entertainment By: The Cockman Family, Laura Boosinger, The Trantham Family, Taylor Dunn, Mel Jones, Sally Spring and Master Fiddlers Robin Warren and Josh Goforth. Camping and food on-site. Family Friendly! For more information, call (828) 478-3735 or visit www.fiddlersgrove.com.

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Special May Events At Surry Arts Council

Legends of Beach, Friday, May 6: Legends of Beach is a newer group composed of eight musicians, including five former members of the beach music group the Embers. Lead singer Jackie Gore is the composer and original lead voice on the beach music classic “I Love Beach Music.” Legends of Beach will be playing beach music classics from the 80's and 90's, as well as some brand new original beach music songs. The Tams, Friday, May 13: The Tams have been entertaining and thrilling audiences for over 40 years! Known for such hits as “Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy,” The Tams are recognized for their signature beach music sound and mixture of smooth soul and rhythm and blues. Their show is fun, fresh, and exciting and appeals to audiences of all ages and musical tastes. Redhead Express, May 14: Originally from Alaska, the Redhead Express invites you to join their family for a night of fun and high energy music featuring a variety of original songs, bluegrass, traditional, Irish, country, gospel, and oldtime music. Betty Lynn Appearance, Friday, May 20: Actress Betty Lynn “Thelma Lou” is scheduled to be at the Andy Griffith Museum from 12:30-3:30 PM. Fans are invited to meet Betty Lynn and get an autograph. For more information and a complete listing,, visit www.surryarts.org or call the Surry Arts Council at (336) 786-7998.

Jun 25 - The 11th Annual Debbie Burchett Endowment Fund Golf Tournament Benefiting Cancer Services, Inc. will be held at Salem Glen Country Club in Clemmons. The Debbie Burchett Endowment Fund is a Cancer Services, Inc. permanent endowment fund that was created in the Spring of 2000 to assist people undergoing cancer treatment. The fund was named in honor of Debbie Burchett for her inspiration and service to people in the Winston-Salem area with cancer. The purpose of the fund is to provide financial support to people without adequate means to cover ancillary costs related to cancer treatment. These needs include prosthetic products, transportation, child care, home care and other related expenses. These costs are not normally reimbursed by medical insurance, or other private funds. Through Cancer Services, Inc. eligible recipients are identified and grants are provided from the fund for distribution to those with essential needs. You can participate in this annual event in a variety of ways. Sponsorship Opportunities range from “Title Sponsor” to “Tournament Friend.” For more information, please see ad on Page 39 or call (336)766-0385.

May 26 - Wine and Cheese Social to Support Homeless at Piedmont Club in Winston-Salem from 6-8 PM. The Piedmont Real Estate Council is hosting a Social offers guests a unique opportunity to connect and build relationships with regional leaders while supporting one of the greatest causes in our community - the fight to end homelessness. The program will include guest hosts, great food, great wines, excellent networking, and opportunities to make a difference! For more information, please call Judy Sutherin at (336) 724-7077. Jun 4- Flea Market at Humane Society of Davie County 8-11 AM at The Adoption Center On Eaton Road in Mocksville. Donated items will be accepted at the adoption center starting May 14. For more information, visit www.davienchumane.org. Jun 12- Please join us on Sunday, June 12 from 3-5 PM for a One Stroke Painting Class hosted by Flint Hill Vineyards. Judy Williard will demonstrate and conduct the training class. A $30 fee includes a glass of wine (or other non-alcoholic beverage), all supplies to be used in class, and a finished product to take home. For more information or to register for this class, call Judy at (336) 945-3625 or email her at jpwilliard@triad.rr.com Sound like Fun? Grab a group of friends and see how creative you can be! Please email editor@villagervoice.com if you would like to have your event listed. See facebook or follow us on Twitter for Daily updates!

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“Haunted Watauga County”

by Journalist Tim Bullard Coming in September Tim Bullardʼs new book is being released in September by History Press of Charleston, SC. The History Press brings a new way of thinking to history publishing—preserving and enriching community by empowering history enthusiasts to write local stories, for local audiences, as only a local can. Infused with local color, titles published by The History Press showcase a communityʼs character through story and picture. While useful as resources for research and preservation, we see our books as touchstones for community identity, and for that reason, we are committed to validating community histories that national houses and university presses too often have ignored. One of the publisherʼs most recent offerings “Forgotten Tales of South Carolina” comes from the desk of master storyteller Sherman Carmichael. The book contains a collection of over 100 quirky tales from South Carolina. The origins of these stories are as elusive as the swamp monster that slinks along the bottom of Lake Murray and as hidden as the moonshine bootleggers buried inside the Stumphouse Tunnel between Charleston and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Discover how the witch Mary Ingelman of

witches, and supernatural folklore from around Boone, NC. Formerly a reporter, photographer, and columnist, Bullard is a Laurinburg, SC native who has always been a big fan of horror writer Nancy Roberts.

Fairfield County caused a manʼs cow to fly into the air, read the prehistoric petroglyphs of Pinnacle Mountain and visit the mermaid entombed inside the Hall of Wonders. Collected from Greenville to Myrtle Beach and down the coast, these stories have survived blizzards, tornadoes, and pterosaurs to make it to the pages of this offbeat and rare collection. “Haunted Watauga County” includes 35,000 words with 30 photographs all about ghosts,

Bullard delves into the witchcraft as he recounts tales from myths and legends from the NC Mountains. This collection of chilling stories features some of the areaʼs most famous ghostly characters. One story is about Bob Kennedy, who died in a mysterious airplane crash while investigating a religious cult group in Boone. “The Ghost of Merle Watson” tells about how MerleFest got started as a famous music festival in Wilkes County. “Daniel Booneʼs Spirit” reveals that the frontiersmanʼs ghost still haunts “Horn in the West,” an outdoor drama celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Other titles are “The Last Holiday Inn,” “The Ghost Light and Howardʼs Knob,” “Civil War Phantoms,” “Cone Manor,” “Hickory Ridge Museum” and “The Horse Apparition.” Editor’s Note: Bullard dedicates the book to his wife, Diane, his son, Conor, his parents, his former editor Polly Lowman, his editor Jessica Berzon, and the Durham family. He currently lives in Winston-Salem. For more information, visit www.timbullard.com.

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May is Mental Health Month May is Mental Health Month, and Mental Health America is raising awareness about the 1 in 4 American adults who live with a diagnosable, treatable mental health condition and the fact that they can go on to live full and productive lives. Mental Health Month was created more than 50 years ago by Mental Health America to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of mental wellness and promoting good mental health for all. One theme of this yearʼs activities, “Do More for 1 in 4,” is a call to action to help the more than 54 million adult Americans who have a diagnosable mental health condition. “We want everyone to know that while mental health and substance use conditions are common, they are extremely treatable and individuals go on to recover and lead full and productive lives,” said David Shern, Ph.D., president and CEO of Mental Health America. “Mental health is a major factor in all aspects of our lives. We see it play out

face difficult times and challenges and improve their resiliency.

in our relationships, in our performance at work or school and in health issues. All of us live with these daily threats to our mental health, whether it is major tragedies or common life changes.” Dr. Shern said it could be someone coping with the stress of caregiving or divorce or losing a loved one. “Sometimes, people are dealing with depression associated with a chronic disease such as diabetes, cancer or hypertension. Or it could be a veteran struggling with the invisible wounds of war.” But he noted that there are tested tools available that can help every person

Mental Health Americaʼs Live Your Life Well program (www.liveyour lifewell.org) offers ten tools based on extensive scientific evidence that can help people respond to stress. It was designed to help increase the number of people who take action to protect and promote their mental health so they can handle lifeʼs challenges, build resiliency and flourish. These proven tools from Mental Health America can help you feel stronger and more hopeful. • Connect with others • Get physically active • Help others • Get enough sleep • Eat well • Create joy and satisfaction • Take care of your spirit • Stay positive • Deal better with hard times • Get professional help if you need it

Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever. May 2011

The Dash and the Fork By Rev. Christopher E. Burcham

As we gathered in the church cemetery for our Easter Sunrise Service, I chuckled to realize that we wouldn’t be caught dead—no pun intended—in the pre-dawn darkness of a cemetery on any other morning of the year! But Christ reminds us that cemeteries need not be a scary place at all. For those of us who believe and trust in Him, they are little more than scenic rest stops on our way to something better—and there’s nothing particularly scary about that! We gather in the cemetery for the simple reason that there was another

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cemetery—about 6,000 miles from here—where a very significant event took place some 20 centuries ago! A group of people made their way to that cemetery, burdened with feelings of inescapable gloom and inexpressible grief; their hearts were breaking! Only days before, they’d watched their dearest Friend be falsely accused; arrested on a bunch of trumped-up charges; convicted in a sham of a trial; and summarily executed like a common criminal in the public square! He’d been thrown into a borrowed grave—and this

was the first chance they’d had to return and see to it that He was given a proper burial; perhaps they might even have an opportunity to say a few appropriate words over Him this time. But this was far worse than the characteristically awful experience of losing a close friend or loved one! For they had really believed that this Man was sent from God, maybe even WAS God—come in the flesh. But now He was dead and they were left wondering how they could have been so wrong . . . and what else they might have been wrong about.

Pretty much anything they’d ever believed was now called into question; perhaps they’d been wrong about everything! Maybe there was no God or afterlife at all! But just when it seemed that the picture could not get any bleaker, they arrived at the cemetery to find that the newlyclosed grave had already been disturbed—ransacked, in fact! It was wide-open—and the body was GONE—nowhere to be found!

compelling nonetheless. I enjoy walking up and down the grassy aisles and reading all the names and dates. It’s interesting for me to imagine the faces represented by the names—to think about what sort of lives they must have led; to wonder how many of their dreams and goals they managed to achieve—and how many went to their graves with them . . . still unfinished and unaccomplished!

And then they saw Him. Not just His body—they saw Him! He was up moving around again—walking and talking—just as He had been a few days earlier! How could this be? They’d watched Him die; seen His cold and lifeless corpse carried into this very cemetery! Now He was alive again?! Had it all been a dream—just an incredibly detailed and elaborate nightmare from which they’d finally happened to awaken?

Gravestones remind me of my own mortality—and of the fact that, unless the Lord returns first, I myself shall one day be laid to rest in a similar piece of ground. Nearly every gravestone contains a name and two dates—marking the day one came into this world and the day they left it. Between the two, almost unnoticed, is a tiny dash.

There would be time enough for questions—and explanations—later on! Right now, the only thing that mattered was that they had their Friend back! And suddenly their whole belief system and world didn’t seem quite so turned upside down anymore! Maybe they were going to be okay, after all . . .In reality, of course, Jesus had indeed died! When they’d carried Him into that cemetery, He’d been just as dead as any of the bodies resting in any of the countless cemeteries all around us! The very fact that He had been dead and was now alive again meant that things were suddenly more upside down than any of His friends could have realized that first morning! Everything had changed; nothing would ever be the same again— because this meant that death was not the end . . . for any of us! Cemeteries are certainly not at the top of my list of places where I enjoy spending time—but I find them

We know all about the dash around here; we have a baseball team in Winston-Salem named for that tiny little hyphen—except that on a gravestone, the dash is dropped in not to separate the names of two cities . . . but to distinguish between those two dates! There’s a whole lot of living that takes place between those two dates! That’s where most of real life takes place! Barring the Lord’s return, every one of us will one day be laid to rest, put to bed and tucked into six feet of soil. Above our heads will be a stone, marking the spot where our own discarded shell shall rest—and containing the basic information: our name, our date of birth, and our date of death. But most people will overlook the most important part—and that’s the dash! That tiny little dash—not even an inch in length—just like our lives . . . which are over almost as soon as they’ve started! That dash represents the real business of our lives: the choices and decisions we make, the dreams and relationships

we pursue, the sins we commit and confess, the troubles we suffer, and the legacy we leave. Life is so much more than that little dash chiseled in the stone. How are we spending the dash in our lives? Most importantly, what are we doing with JESUS in the dash?!The good news of Christ’s resurrection—is that, for those of us who trust Him, there is actually not ONE dash . . . but TWO! Birthdate—death date—what’s next? For the believer, life really IS to be continued! This is only the opening act; we’re just getting started! The best is yet to come; the very best is yet to be! Perhaps you’ve heard about the woman, given only a short time to live, who contacted her pastor to make her funeral arrangements. He listened carefully as she spelled out exactly what songs she wanted sung and so forth. “There’s just one more thing,” she said. “I want to be buried with a fork in my right hand.” Noting the puzzled expression on the pastor’s face, she explained: “In all my years of eating out, whenever the dishes were being cleared, someone would inevitably say ‘keep your fork’.” I soon learned that meant something better was coming—like a velvety chocolate cake or key lime pie! So I want people to see me lying in my casket with a fork in my hand and, when they ask ‘What’s the deal with that fork?’—you tell them that I knew the best was still to come!” Because of Jesus, the best is still to come; the very best is yet to be! Editor’s Note: Rev. Christopher Burcham is Senior Pastor of Union Hill Baptist Churchs. Visit unionhillba ptistchurch.org to learn more about the church.

May 2011

Beat The Dealer – How To Get The Pristine Used Car You’ve Always Wanted But Didn’t Think You Could Afford - Part 1 By Tracy E. Myers, CMD – The Nations Premier Automotive Solutions Provider Before you choose a vehicle you must do your homework. No matter what youʼre buying itʼs important to be an informed consumer so that youʼll be more satisfied with your purchase and your buying experience.Doing your homework first will make car shopping and car ownership a far more pleasurable occurrence for you in the long run. You will feel more prepared and more educated and have a better handle on yourself and your situation. You will be in control. Over the next few months, Iʼll share with you the main points to consider before you leave your house. Before you start looking at used cars, decide what your needs and wants are. What main purpose will the vehicle serve? Will the car be driven long distances frequently? Is economy or roominess a consideration? Is the car your only means of transportation? What features are important to you and what can you live without? Once you have a list of answers to these types of questions, then you will need to consider the follwong factors: Factor #1 - Cost: Look at your budget to determine what you can afford. Narrow down your vehicle selection to a few choices based on your budget. As a rule of thumb, car buyers should expect to pay $25 for every $1000 financed on the traditional 60month loan. Remember, the real cost of a car includes more than the purchase price.

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It includes loan terms, such as interest rates, length of the loan, and car payments. You also have to take into consideration gas, insurance, and general maintenance. If you plan to finance the car, you need to know how much money you can put down and how much you can pay monthly. Dealers and lending

and if parts are readily available at the repair facility. You can also research various warranties. Warranties are an important consideration because they can offer buyers a solid piece of mind and demonstrate a manufacturerʼs willingness to stand behind their vehicle. Is the car youʼre

institutions offer a variety of interest rates and payment schedules, so you will want to shop for terms. If, for example, you need low monthly payments, consider making a large down payment or getting financing that will stretch your payments over five years (60 months), rather than the usual three years (36 months). Of course, this longer payment period means paying more interest and a higher total cost. Factor #2 - Reliability: You can learn how reliable a model is by checking in publications for the frequency-of-repair records. Find out what models have repair facilities in a location convenient to you

considering a certified pre-owned vehicle? Does the dealership offer an extended warranty or are you buying “As Is.” - Continued Next Month

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Tracy has spent the past 15+ years trying to change the landscape of the car business and the bruised reputation of car salespeople all over the country. He is a Christian Business Owner whose goal is to run his business “By the Book”. To contact Tracy or to submit a question for a future “Beat The Dealer” email him at: tracy@frankmyersauto.com

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SURVIVAL TIPS from the Carolina Survivalist

Basic Survival Rules Rule #1: Be Prepared

Whenever you go out into “the wild” or simply on a day hike, make sure you take “stuff” with you. There are certain items that should always be with you whether they are in your pockets, or a backpack you take with you on your adventure. It is not necessary to pack tons of gear every time you go anywhere, but it is important to have some basic survival items for that remote chance that you actually might need them. When you go into the woods, tell someone where you are going and when you will be expected back. Going off by yourself could be a disaster if you get lost. By telling someone your itinerary, they can alert the proper authorities if you donʼt show up within a reasonable amount of time and someone can be sent looking for you.

Rule #2: STOP, Think, and Donʼt Panic

If you feel yourself becoming “misplaced” (lost), it is very important not to run around and panic. Stop and assess your situation. Where are you? What is around you? Do you recognize anything? What resources do you have (including the stuff in your pockets, pack, etc.)? What time of day is it? Is it close to sun down? Just the act of analyzing these things can help you focus and not panic. Running around in a panic mode just burns up energy and water and doesnʼt get you in the proper mindset to deal with the issue at hand - surviving.

Rule #3: Remember: Warm, Dry, Sheltered, and STILL

Finding shelter to stay warm and staying dry is VERY important but so is

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staying still. If someone is looking for you, it is much harder to find a moving target. Unless you know there is a landmark nearby and you have some reasonable chance of finding it, you are much better off finding or making a shelter and staying put. Make sure that your shelter is a waiting place and not a hiding place. If your shelter is too hidden, the rescue team might just walk by your shelter and never find you. Use aluminum foil, a brightly colored bandana, or other items to make the shelter obvious and visible. Another idea is writing “HELP” with rocks or sticks with an arrow pointing towards the shelter. It is very important to maintain the proper body temperature. In cooler climates, staying warm to avoid hypothermia is very important. The following are several tips concerning the subject of staying warm. Cotton kills - wet cotton doesnʼt hold heat and is very hard to dry (donʼt wear jeans when you go out into the woods, it is too easy to become hypothermic; this also applies to cotton socks). Animal fibers retain heat even it they are wet. Wear layers - layers trap in the air and help to keep you warmer. You can remove layers if you get hot and you can add back on layers as you get cold. Hats - a LOT of body heat is lost through the head so make sure you have a wool or nylon hat to put on. A baseball cap works and the heat retention can be improved by putting a bandana under the cap. Then

tuck the ends of the bandana under the collar of your coat, pullover, or shirt to trap the warm air in.

Rule #4: “Stuff” List

A good list of items to take on a hike with you includes: water - make sure to take a bottle or canteen of water first aid kit - have a minimum of Band-Aids and aspirin snacks - the best are high energy snacks that are easy to eat like trail mix or energy bars; consider carrying the snacks in a zip lock bag to keep them dry. There are other potential uses for the bag and there will be less trash to carry out. whistle - 3 LONG (4 sec.) blasts mean you need help, this item can be carried around the neck on a sting or lanyard matches or lighter - if the matches are not water proof carry them in a waterproof match safe or sealed bag to keep them dry map & compass - map of the area in a water proof container (zip lock bag works) bandanas - have lots of uses including first aid (stopping bleeding, a sling, tying a splint), signaling, a flag at the shelter, carrying items, collecting edible foods, etc. Purple and yellow are good colors for signaling. space blanket (mylar) - can be used to keep warm, for shelter, for ground cover, or as a signal head lamp or small flashlight - carry a spare set of the correct sized batteries mirror - for signaling rain poncho - keep dry, make a shelter trash bag - lots of uses including a, shelter, sleeping bag (put leaves in with you for insulation), water collection, and carrying things carolinasurvivalist.wordpress.com

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During the last eight years, Dirty Digs, based in Clemmons, has proven to be a reputable company providing professional excavating, grading, and hauling services to homeowners, contractors, and engineers.Many customers have said that they did not know about the wide range of services that Dirty Digs offers. The following are the services and types of projects that the company performs: Storm Water Management – We install catch basins, yard drains, interceptor drains, pipes of all sizes (plastic and concrete) and underground downspout collection systems. Regrading may be necessary at times for storm water run-off. Erosion Control – Slope stabilization and ditch building may include installing check dams, erosion mats, retaining walls, interceptor drains and sediment ponds. Driveways – We remove old concrete or asphalt driveways and install new driveways in concrete or gravel. We also repair and restore existing, worn and erodes gravel driveways and ditches. Land Clearing and Site Preparation – We offer land clearing and landscaping. We dig basements and footings and return at the appropriate time to provide backfilling and final grade services. Water Proofing – Basements and Crawl Spaces – We offer complete waterproofing solutions for many types of problems with foundations including repair of cracked basement walls, installation of steel posts for

re-enforcement, French drains(outside and inside) and installation of water proof coatings and membranes. There is a 10year warranty on water proofing systems. Demolition – We take down and dispose of unwanted houses, barns, sheds, silos, fences and anything else thatʼs in the way. We remove swimming pools and fills in the hole. Ponds and Lakes – We build dams for new ponds and lakes and we drain and remove sediment from existing ponds and lakes. Geo-Thermal Heat Pump Systems – We are certified by “Climate Master” in the fusion process for joining the plastic pipe used in these systems. Digging the ditches and installing for the pipes for these systems is always performed in conjunction with HVAC contractors. Dirty Digs brings the appropriate size equipment for the task at hand. We use small equipment for working close to homes or in tight places and large equipment for large land clearing or earth moving products. So as you can see, Dirty Digs is many things to many people. Whether your project requires only one of our services or is more complex, and would be better served by an integrated approach with an array of services, Dirty Digs can help. Editorʼs Note: Dirty Digs offers onsite inspections to evaluate problems and offer solutions at NO COST. Give Tom Jones a call at (336) 749-0465 and get started with a free estimate. You can also visit his website at www.ddigs.wordpress.com.

May 2011

SENIOR MUSINGS ON AGEISMBy Nancy M. Hall

“Old age is an excellent time for outrage. My goal is to say or do at least one outrageous thing every week.” Maggie Kuhn, founder of the Gray Panthers.

Every time I see the DVD “Maggie Growls” I become inspired to be more of an activist for seniors. Really, I think that she has become my heroine. Recently, with a colleague, I was asked to give a presentation on ageism (a process of systematic stereotyping of and discrimination against people just because they are old). During my preparation I became more aware not only of what society does to older persons, but what older persons do to themselves. We call it ageism internalized. Here are some ways we do this: 1. We believe stereotypes; we forget how brave, smart and good looking we are. 2. We often devalue our work.

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3. We feel flattered to be thought younger; we long to be youthful. 4. We are grateful to “included” by younger people. 5. We give up on our future and our dreams. (A college classmate wrote not long ago that “old people donʼt have dreams.” You know that I tried to disabuse her of this notion.) 6. We confuse growing older, aging, and ill-health. 7. We donʼt feel we have much to say or contribute. 8. We criticize each other and have difficulty in rejoicing in our achievements.1 Be honest now, have any of you ever felt any of these? I confess that I have been/am guilty of some of these. Not long ago, someone sent me this poem titled “Blessed in Aging” by Esther Mary Walker. “Blessed are they who understand My faltering step and shaking hand. Blessed, who know my ears today Must strain to hear the things they say.

Blessed are those who seem to know My eyes are dim and my mind is slow. Blessed are those who look away When I spelled tea that weary day. Blessed are they who, with cheery smile Stopped to chat for a little while. Blessed are they who know the way To bring back memories of yesterday. Blessed are those who never say “Youʼre told that story twice today.” Blessed are they who make it known That I am loved, respected and not alone. And blessed are they who will ease the days Of my journey home, in loving ways.”2 How does this poem make you feel? Do you identify? Do you feel sorry for her? One of my first reactions was to be extremely angry as I thought that for the most part it only portrays the older person as weak and in need of pity. How would you re-write this to include a more realistic version? How about: “Blessed are they who see me as someone who still dreams, wants to keep learning, and making the most of my talents.” Well, you get the idea! What can we do to help stamp out ageism? Here are just a few ideas to consider. 1. Quit complimenting people on how young they look.(Arenʼt we all guilty of this one?)

2. Try not to blame old age for fatigue or disorganization or forgetfulness. In our youth, we blame poor planning, lack of sleep, and a bad memory. 3. Criticize your local news media when a headline or cartoon is offensive. 4. When selecting a birthday card, keep your sense of humor. Just learn the difference between laughing WITH rather than laughing AT. 5. Closely related to the one above-refuse to pass along e-mail jokes, cartoons which are clearly ageist. 6. Fight ageism with two important weapons: knowledge and a willingness to approach every person, regardless of age, as an individual with unique strengths, weaknesses, options, and opportunities.3 There is a saying that one teaches what one needs to learn. I suppose I write about what I need to act on. Let me know your thoughts. I am nancappy@msn.com. References

1. Readings for Diversity and Social Justice, 2nd ed. Adams, Blumfield, Castaneda, Peters, Zuniga, p.572 2. Internet, from a video “A Reminder That Laughter is the Best Medicine” CaregiverStress.com 3.”Help Stamp Out Ageism!” Reprint from National Gray Panthers publication “Network” volume 1, Issue #2, September/October, 1995, p.14

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Proclaimed in 1969 by President John F. Kennedy, May 15 has been dedicated as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week which the date falls in as National Police Week. Each year law enforcement officers from around the world converge on our NationĘźs Capital to pay respect to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. The Forsyth County Foundation organizes local events during the Memorial week and throughout the year to ensure our local officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten and to honor our officers who put their lives on the line for us every day. The primary goal is to build a memorial for all Forsyth County law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. We also hope to establish a scholarship fund for families of law enforcement officers, provide funds to families of officers killed or injured in the line of duty, and provide funds to the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund to support the greater cause on a National level. 2011 Forsyth County Law Enforcement Memorial Service - The Forsyth County Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation invites you to the Annual Forsyth County Law Enforcement Memorial Service. The Memorial Service serves as an opportunity to honor and remember those who have given their lives for their communities. Their lives, memories, and sacrifices will always be remem-

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email: alnbonnie@bellsouth.net PLAYERS RECEIVE

Green fees/carts, player gift pack, beverages, & post tournament reception May 2011

40 VILLAGER VOICE