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2022 Move | Play | Visit | Live | Dine | Shop | Open a Business

Celebrating Life in Clemmons & Surrounding Areas

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20 The Hull family, Jayson, Jennifer, Jayden, and Cameron love all things Clemmons and are grateful they chose this city to call home when they made the move in 2020. Jennifer cites the friendliness of people she has met, safety of her neighborhood, and quality of schools (Jayden is a student at Clemmons Elementary and Cameron attends nearby Clemmons Moravian Church Childcare Center) as three of Clemmons’ top bragging rights.

Jennifer adds, “Of course the short commute to work (Jayson works at Clemmons Medical Center and Jennifer works for PepsiCo), a plethora of fantastic shopping and dining options, sports opportunities, and having Tanglewood in our backyard are remarkable boasting points too.”

Thank you, Hull family, for your enthusiasm as our 2022 Forsyth Community magazine cover family!

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ISSUE 12 New Resident Information 16 Clemmons Farmers Market 22 Meet the Mayor & Council 30 2022 Event Calendar 32 2022 Vision Board 38 Church Directory 39 School Directory 42 Drink Local in Lewisville & Clemmons 44 Forsyth County Golf Courses 50 It Takes a Village: Positive Notes from Around Our Community!

58 Clemmons Wonderland

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60 The Who, What, Where, When, Whys, and Hows of the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce 62 The Return of Clemmons Community Day 64 Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber Member Testimonials 66 Members in Action: Chamber Ambassadors & Leads Group Leaders 68 2022 Board of Directors 70 LCCC Member Directory

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78 The Importance of Supporting Local 82 2022 Tour de Boutique 84 The Peter Clemmons House 86 All About Forsyth Magazines 88 Dining Guide 98 Recipes 102 Women on the Move Leadership Conference 104 Hotels in Clemmons 110 Year at a Glance 112 Clemmons Resources

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a note from the publisher

Publisher Brooke Eagle brooke@forsythmags.com

Publisher’s Assistant & Everything In-Between Keela Johnson keela@forsythmags.com

Account Executives Tamara Bodford Heather Spivey

For the first time ever, Forsyth Community has a theme!

The theme is “It takes a village.” What exactly does this mean? It takes a village to have a wonderful community.

It takes people coming together, working together, and showing kindness towards one another. This theme got me thinking. What can I personally do in my life to show up as a better member of my community and a better version of myself? This is what I came up with: More patience, less frustration.

More walks, less stress.

More authenticity, less people pleasing.

More confidence, less competition.

More intention, less impulse.

More deep breaths, less anxiety.

More learning, less scrolling.

More faith, less fear.

What can you do more or less of to show up even better for yourself, your family, and your community?

If the last couple of years have shown us anything, it’s that we must come together and support one another. This support is what makes our communities grow and thrive.

Our team is so proud to bring you this issue of Forsyth Community! This is the 8th year putting this publication together! Whether you are new to the Clemmons area, considering moving here, or even if you’ve been living here for many years… you’ll be sure to find relevant, heartwarming, and interesting information in the upcoming pages.

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Editor Kim Beane

Editorial Director Vonda Henderson

Cover Photographer Jodie Brim Creative

• Are you a brand new resident? Check out the new resident information on page 12.

• Are you a sucker for a farmer’s market? Head to page 16!

• Meet the Mayor and Council of Clemmons on page 22.

• Check out all of the upcoming Clemmons events for 2022 on page 30.

• Looking for a church to try? Page 38.

• Want to see what schooling options we have here? Page 39.

• One of my personal favorite articles starts on page 50. It’s the proof in the pudding that it does, in fact, take a village to make Clemmons a great place to live.

• Are you looking to grow your network? Check out our Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce section starting on page 60.

• Do you love shopping? See page 79.

• Do you love eating? (Ok, that was a trick question) Our extensive dining guide begins on page 88.

• Read about a few people who make Clemmons the best place to live on page 96.

• Find a recipe for every holiday on page 98.

I hope you enjoy reading through this magazine as much as we enjoyed putting it together!

Welcome to Clemmons!

Contributing Photographers JEJ Photos Photo Artistry by Melinda *others credited throughout accordingly

Contributing Writers Martie Emory Denise Heidel Amy Hill Taryn Jerez Debbie Linville Carolyn Peterson Tabatha Renegar Lauren Sephton *others credited throughout accordingly

All my best,

Graphic Design

Brooke Eagle,

Publisher

& Production Emerson Designs

Contact forsythwoman.com

Forsyth Community is the official relocation and tourism guide for this area, produced in partnership with the Village of Clemmons and the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce.

888.892.3204

Please note that the inclusion of stories and articles in Forsyth Community magazine does not imply endorsement of products or people. The views of the authors are presented for information and entertainment only, and may not necessarily reflect the views of Forsyth Community. Specifically, Forsyth Community in no way endorses any claim associated with health and/or well being with respect to any particular person. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We will not be held responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any loss or damage that is caused or alleged to have been caused in connection with the use of, or reliance on, any content in this magazine. Forsyth Community reserves the right to deny any advertisement or listing that does not meet Forsyth Community standards. Submissions are welcome but unsolicited materials are not guaranteed to be returned. Forsyth Community assumes no responsibility for information, products, services or statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. ©2015 by Forsyth Community, Inc.

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Brookridge

What Students Love About Forsyth Country Day School

BY PRISCILLA ST. JOHN You can read about Forsyth Country Day on websites or in local magazines. You can hear about the school by word of mouth. You can even get an inside look from parents whose children attend the school.

But the best insights may come from our students themselves. Here’s what FCDS students had to say about why they love their school.

LOVING LEARNING IN LOWER SCHOOL

“I really like the art classes,” says Cash, a fourth grader. “Every day you are doing a different thing. The teachers are very nice and there are really good supplies: oil pastels, Sharpies, even little tables you can draw on and sit on the floor with.”

His classmate Zara offered another insight. “The teachers are always really nice and helpful and a lot of people want to be your friends,” she says. “I always look forward to playing with them at recess, and we just got a gaga pit and that is fun.”

Fellow fourth grader Finley agreed. “I really like the teachers and how they will stop what they are doing and help you if you need them to,” she says. “I also really like how everybody is nice here. It’s really easy to make friends.”

BUILDING CONFIDENCE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL

“I feel safe,” says seventh grader Gabrielle. “This allows me to contribute more and feel comfortable in class.” She also likes how everyone is so invested in the school community and participates in events like Spirit Week.

Ellye, also in seventh grade, echoed Gabrielle’s comment.

“I love the care we get,” she says. “We are taken care of emotionally, academically, and physically.”

Their classmate Cooper loves the extracurricular activities - especially athletics. “We have great coaches and a good variety of sports,” he says.

DISCOVERING INTERESTS IN UPPER SCHOOL

By the time they get to Upper School, Furies (an informal name for FCDS students taken from the school’s mascot) are diving deep into the concept of what FCDS has meant to them and how it’s preparing them for what’s ahead.

“I came to FCDS after attending several other schools,” says Melody, a senior. “Forsyth is special to me because of the unique community of peers I have found and the teachers I have come to know. Being a Fury has allowed me to freely explore my interests through special opportunities and to surround myself with people who are supportive and caring.”

Addi, also a senior, agreed. “I joined FCDS my sophomore year of high school. I was very nervous about joining a new school when friend groups had already been set and teachers already knew the other kids in my grade. But after my first day at school, I quickly realized that I had found my second family. Everyone was so welcoming and helpful and the people in my grade were quick to accept me,” she says. “Since day one, I have been involved with many clubs, sports, school musicals, and have had the opportunity to challenge myself in the classroom. I have had so many opportunities to expand my horizons and dive into my interests, in and out of the classroom. I am so thankful to call the people at FCDS my family.”

We love that our students have a sense of purpose and belonging at Forsyth Country Day! If your child would benefit from an engaging and welcoming learning environment that truly prepares students for what’s ahead, please visit FCDS.org to learn more or call Nathan Battle at 336.946.1633 to schedule your tour today.

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Forsyth Country Day School

Local Flavor & Fun!

BY MARTIE EMORY

When Eric and Chelsea McLaren relocated to Winston-Salem – Chelsea’s hometown – they brought with them the master plan of creating something delicious they loved about their college years in Lynchburg, VA: a walk-up ice cream stand!

“We loved the idea of ordering ice cream, then hanging out and socializing outside afterwards,” remembers Eric.

The two launched their idea slowly by taking over a long-standing booth at Cooks Flea Market, which sold Hershey’s ice cream, candy apples, fudge, and roasted nuts. In 2018, they officially opened Twin City Sweets, learning -- daily -- the ins and outs of sales and customer service, and always with a dream of something on a larger scale!

By the summer of 2019, Eric and Chelsea owned a tiny, but charming, trailer and opened a second location of Twin City Sweets on W. Clemmonsville Road in Winston-Salem. With its outdoor seating and lawn games, it became a popular summer gathering spot for friends and families. This past summer the business was thriving so fully the two closed the flea market booth and focused solely on the “original” walk-up version of their dream.

A popular sundae menu was added, and each signature sundae is named after something significant to the area. The “Old Salem” is made with delicious butterscotch Moravian cookies, and the “Piedmont Peanut Butter” is made with peanut butter, Reese’s, and Butterfinger pieces. On the flip side of the menu, the company’s roasted nuts provide even more opportunity to grow the business.

“It’s good to offer a product that doesn’t require a freezer, so we can set up at local markets and events,” says Eric. Selling incredibly tasty roasted nuts also allows the pair to focus on online sales – something they obviously can’t rely on with ice cream! While the selection includes honey roasted pecans,

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cinnamon sugar pecans, honey roasted almonds, cinnamon sugar almonds, honey roasted cashews and honey roasted peanuts, the clear-cut favorite among customers is honey roasted pecans – roasted with honey harvested right here in Winston-Salem.

An even more exciting change is coming in 2022, as Eric and Chelsea will be moving their beloved business into a brand new 20foot trailer, allowing them three times their current size, and room for expansion. New ice cream flavors will be on the horizon – and the introduction of milkshakes!

Eric and Chelsea truly feel a large part of their success has come from simply filling a need in the community.

“There weren’t a lot of ice cream options in town – especially something unique,” says Eric.

“The other piece of our success may sound cliché, but it honestly comes from hard work and determination. Our daily sales the first summer were what we do in an hour now!”

Twin City Sweets

Working as a husband-and-wife team has been a huge asset, explains Eric. He and Chelsea are humbled by the incredible response to their “sweet” roles as business owners.

“Having one person you know you can bounce ideas off, and depend on in any way, is invaluable!”

The expanded Twin City Sweets will be reopening at the end of April 2022, at 2594 W. Clemmonsville Road in Winston-Salem. Hours are noon-9:00 p.m.

Tuesday through Sunday, and they are closed on Monday. Reach them at 703-919-4890 or at twincitysweets.com.

2594 West Clemmonsville Road, Winston-Salem | twincitysweets.com |

@twincitysweets

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NEW RESIDENT INFORMATION We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Village of Clemmons and hope you find it a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. We have put together this information to help you settle into your new home. You will find information about utilities, motor vehicle registration, driver’s licenses, voter registration and more.

If you need any assistance or would like to have additional information, please contact the staff at Village Hall: Village of Clemmons | 3715 Clemmons Road | Clemmons, NC 27012 | 336.766.7511 | www.clemmons.org.

DRIVER’S LICENSE / VEHICLE REGISTRATION

Novant Health Clemmons Medical Center 6915 Village Medical Cir Clemmons 336.893.1000 novanthealth.org

NCDMV ncdot.gov/dmv Driver’s Licenses: 336.761.2258 Registration & Plates: 336.725.2795

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center 3333 Silas Creek Pkwy Winston-Salem 336.718.5000 novanthealth.org

(Must be obtained within 60 days of establishing residency)

UTILITIES

Electric Duke Energy: 800.777.9898 duke-energy.com Natural Gas Piedmont Natural Gas: 800.752.7504 piedmontng.com Water & Sewer Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County Utilities: 336.727.8000 cityofws.org/156 Underground Utility Locator Call BEFORE you dig!

NC One Call: 811

FORSYTH COUNTY GOVERNMENT

201 N Chestnut St Winston-Salem 336.727.2200 co.forsyth.nc.us

HOSPITALS

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Davie Medical Center 329 NC Hwy 801 N Bermuda Run 336.998.1300 wakehealth.edu/Davie Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Medical Center Blvd Winston-Salem 336.716.2011 wakehealth.edu

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WASTE DISPOSAL

Trash & Recycling Collection Public Works: 336.766.9170 Landfill (large items & construction/ renovation debris) 325 Hanes Mill Rd Winston-Salem 336.727.8000 Fee Charged

PETS / ANIMALS

Forsyth County Animal Shelter 5570 Sturmer Park Circle Winston-Salem Administration: 336.703.2480 Adoption and Redemption: 336.703.3647 Complaint and Investigations: 336.703.2490 Lost and Found: 336.703.2478 Pet Licensing: 336.703.2480 Dead Animal on the Road: 336.896.7014

CLEMMONS POST OFFICE

3630 Clemmons Rd 336.766.6671

TAXES

Electronics & Household Hazardous Materials (electronics, cleaning supplies, fluorescent bulbs, paints, pesticides, pool chemicals, etc.)

3RC EnviroStation 1401 S. Martin Luther King Jr Dr Winston-Salem 336.784.4300 Free to Forsyth County residents

Forsyth County Tax Office Business and Personal Property: 336.703.2300

Yard Waste Disposal Overdale Yard Waste Facility 4010 Old Milwaukee Lane Winston-Salem 336.784.1615 Fee Charged

GIS/Mapping: 336.703.2300

LEWISVILLECLEMMONS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Forsyth County Board of Elections 201 N Chestnut St Winston-Salem 336.703.2800

3540 Clemmons Rd #112 336.970.5100

CLEMMONS LIBRARY 6365 James St 336.703.2920 clemmons.org/368

Village of Clemmons Property Tax Rate: .15¢ per $100 property tax valuation 336.712.4039

NC Department of Revenue: 336.896.7024

VOTER REGISTRATION

WS/FCS SCHOOL REGISTRATION

475 Corporate Square Dr Winston-Salem 336.727.2816

Piedmont Federal Savings Bank

Enhancing Your Authentic Self!

BY MARTIE EMORY, PHOTOS BY JODIE BRIM CREATIVE With their respected reputation in the community and a very relatable motto of “Well Beyond Beauty,” Dr. Leigh Summer and the staff of Lewisville Laser & Aesthetics are known for bringing out the best in their clients. Blessed to be part of the Lewisville community for over a decade, the practice emphasizes a patient-oriented philosophy that embraces education and finding selfconfidence from within!

“At Lewisville Laser & Aesthetics, we really do believe in a ‘whole person’ kind of aesthetics,” says practice owner Dr. Leigh Summer. Since opening the business in 2008, Dr. Summer and her staff have encouraged clients to embrace their belief that looking and feeling healthy and beautiful is about more than just products and services. Dr. Summer has always wanted every patient crossing their threshold to feel welcome and feel heard, and to receive excellent physician-directed, highly customized aesthetic care. It’s a hefty goal, but one every staff member takes very seriously! In 2020, an exciting expansion at the practice added more treatment rooms and improved areas for relaxation.

“When you’re addressing issues related to physical appearance, you’re making yourself very vulnerable,” says Dr. Summer. “We want to be that welcoming place where we’re building relationships with our patients, and they trust our guidance completely. You need to be able to trust a provider not to simply sell you something, but to be invested in your overall well-being.” Their goal is to be encouraging but never pushy. For years, Lewisville Laser & Aesthetics has offered a wide spectrum of services including laser hair removal, feminine rejuvenation, brows and lashes, skincare, vein treatment, and sun damage repair, and their injectors have a combined experience of over 30 years!

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The Lewisville Laser team is also excited to introduce a new member, Katie Warren, BSN, RN, who has been a practicing nurse for 12 years, and has worked in aesthetics for the last eight years. She joins the Lewisville team as an injector for Botox and Dysport, facial fillers, and Kybella, but will also do laser hair removal and state-of-the-art tattoo removal using PicoWay laser therapy.

Clients new to the practice are encouraged to take advantage of a complimentary aesthetic consultation. “A new patient consultation is like an extended introduction,” says Kristin Carson, Dr. Summer’s assistant and office manager. “We want to get to know you in a welcoming, low-pressure setting. That’s why our aesthetic consultations are always half an hour, and they are always free!”

Listening closely at the first meeting with a potential patient is extremely important, so the Lewisville aestheticians can determine the main issue on that patient’s mind – what literally brought them to the point of making that initial phone call. Learning all

the details of a patient’s general health, as well as their hopes for both short- and long-term results, couldn’t be more important. “We take a set of photos which serve as a sort of springboard to start the conversation on treatment plans,” says Dr. Summer. “For example, if a prospective patient sees a photo of themselves and immediately says they look angry – even when they are not angry at all – we know those expression lines between the eyebrows can be a perfect starting point.” It’s always the patient’s concerns that ultimately drive their treatment plan, based on a real collaboration with the team of injectors and aestheticians.

Experience Lewisville Laser & Aesthetics by visiting them online at LewisvilleLaser.com, or calling 336-945-2076 to schedule a free consultation.

They are conveniently located at 6580 Shallowford Road, Suite 130 in Lewisville, only 10 minutes away from Winston-Salem. Shop for products at ShopLewisvilleLaser.com, and be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram for updates and events!

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The Best of the Best Our Community Has to Offer!

BY CAROLYN S PETERSON

The catchphrases in the past few years have been ‘buy local’ and ‘buy natural,’ and there is no place anywhere that you can accomplish that, other than at the Clemmons Farmers Market.

THE GO-TO DESTINATION FOR LOCAL AND NATURAL GOODS The Clemmons Farmers Market began in 2014 as an initiative of the Clemmons Community Compass to support local producers and those consumers seeking better foods to eat and use. “The Village of Clemmons has always been committed to providing the opportunity, as well as the venue, to farmers, producers, and bakers, giving them a way to share goods directly to the community. With the availability of fresh food choices at the market, a healthy diet is achievable even in the most hectic of lives. Plus, visiting the market is a fun outing for all families,” said Shannon Ford, Village of Clemmons, Director of Marketing and Communications.

The Clemmons Farmers Market is a producer-only market, meaning farmers, growers, and bakers only sell items they make, bake, or grow themselves. However, the market hosts artisan day on the first Saturday of each month during the regular season which runs May 7- October 1, 2022.

The addition of artisans was created as the customer base wanted to see crafts, while organizers wanted to hold true to the creation of the producer only market.

To get the variety and freshness of local vegetables, fruits, jams, jellies, flowers, baked goods, and more, you might think you have to drive across a few counties, but with one convenient location at the Jerry Long Family YMCA in Clemmons, consumers have access to goods from Forsyth, Surry, Stokes, Rockingham, Guilford, Davidson, Davie, and Yadkin counties.

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“Our shoppers start their weekend off by purchasing from an amazing selection, the best of the best, of in-season fruits, vegetables, plants, meats, canned items, and eggs, and it’s all in one place. You could spend a day driving around trying to find what we have at the Clemmons Farmers Market. Many of our vendors would have to sell by word of mouth if not for the Farmers Market, but we provide increased visibility to the public of the great produce, crafts, and items available in our area. During the offseason of the market, there are several ways to continue to buy local. Many of our vendors offer a weekly preorder system with a pick-up option at the Village Hall in Clemmons. There are also numerous Pop-Up Markets throughout the year -- including the ever popular Holiday and Easter PopUp Markets,” Shannon commented.

Clemmons Farmers Market is every Saturday, 8:30-11:30 AM at the Jerry Long Family YMCA, 1150 South Peace Haven Road, Clemmons, NC. Vendors must apply and be approved to participate. Applications to become a vendor must be submitted

by February 23, 2022 and will be notified by March 1, 2022. Apply at: clemmons.org/farmersmarket.

You can stay connected all year long and undated at www.clemmons.org/ farmersmarket, info@clemmons.org, or 336-712-4042.

Facebook: clemmonsfarmersmarket Instagram: clemmonsfarmersmarket Join the email list: tinyrul.com/ clemmonsnews For info on preorder pick-up services, visit www.clemmons.org/365

@clemmonsfarmersmarket clemmons.org/farmersmarket • Jerry Long Family YMCA • 1150 S Peace Haven Rd. • Clemmons, NC 27012 Saturdays 8:30-11:30 AM • May 7, 2022 – October 1, 2022 Forsyth Community 2022 | 17

The Comforts of Home

BY MARTIE EMORY, PHOTOS BY JEJ PHOTOS

In 2021, Simply Southern Cuisine in Clemmons celebrated its 15th anniversary of giving area residents one of the finest things in life: amazing, home cooked food! No room for fast food here – the story of Simply Southern Cuisine is all about the feels of home and all the memories you’ve shared with family around a dinner table.

Comfort food at its best, their popular dishes have become a lifesaver for busy parents and a mainstay of local holiday celebrations. Owner Lisa Miller is proud of the popular family-owned business for a multitude of reasons! The original business began in 2003, and Lisa stepped in as owner in 2006. Since then, Simply Southern Cuisine has continued to grow and update, while staying true to the original recipes that customers can’t resist. Their days are spent as a family (that also includes wonderful employees), with a balance of love, laughter, and plenty of hard work, creating delicious memories for themselves and their customers!

At Simply Southern Cuisine you’ll always be dining on the freshest ingredients, whether you choose to pick up a meal that’s hot or frozen, with portion sizes and entree varieties just right to please any taste buds at your family’s weeknight dinner. Plus, your special event can be made perfect with selections from their catering menu – with a broad delivery area – that includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even appetizers. It’s no surprise that chicken pie is still the number one customer request, with Swiss chicken, baked spaghetti, and macaroni cheese also atop the list of tried-and-true favorites. When it comes to homemade desserts, your mouth-watering choices range from apple pie, pecan pie, and banana pudding to a lineup of amazing family recipe cakes and brownies.

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Keeping current and always growing, online orders in 2020 skyrocketed and continue to be a large part of the company’s sales.

With Lisa’s own computer programming background, she’s loved bringing her small business into the 21st century technology wise and learning the finer points of a point-of-sale system. This system that not only tracks every detail of the business, but allows them freedom and flexibility to handle necessary curbside orders in the past year, and offer the best possible service to their loyal customers.

Expansion is also on the horizon (“We are simply running out of room!” explains Lisa) and while remaining in the same location, there will be updates such as the addition of a walk-in freezer in the back of the building. They also hope to knock down some walls between the kitchen and the existing counter, building new walls in order to move the counter closer to the door. The family is excited about adding hundreds of square feet to the kitchen area to accommodate more food prep space as sales continue to boom!

The Simply Southern Cuisine team is authentic proof that it’s possible to love your job and love going to work every day! Lisa admits she was “kicked out of the kitchen” several years ago, and she’s perfectly happy to keep things rolling on the business side.

If you haven’t yet discovered the deliciousness of Simply Southern Cuisine, visit them at 3570-C Clemmons Road in Clemmons. Call 336-712-4636 for more information or to place an order, or order your next delicious family meal online at mysimplysouthern.com. Hours are Monday through Friday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Voted Best Chicken Pie in the Triad!

Simply Southern Cuisine

336-712-4636 | www.mysimplysouthern.com | 3570 C Clemmons Road | Clemmons, NC 27012 HOURS: M-F 12-5 Sat 12-4

Meet the Mayor & Council

Mary Cameron, Council mcameron@clemmons.org 336-816-4712

Michelle Barson, Mayor Pro Tem mbarson@clemmons.org 336-439-5183

Mike Rogers, Mayor mrogers@clemmons.org 336-439-5185

Would you rather have telekinesis (the ability to move things with your mind) or telepathy (the ability to read minds)?

Telepathic Would you rather give up air conditioning and heating for the rest of your life or give up the Internet for the rest of your life?

Internet Would you rather have a personal maid or a personal chef? Chef Would you rather always have a full phone battery or a full gas tank? Full tank of gas Would you rather have cookies or cake? Dewey’s chocolate cake with chocolate icing.

Would you rather have telekinesis (the ability to move things with your mind) or telepathy (the ability to read minds)?

Telekinesis because it sounds like a fun party trick and possibly useful in my daily life.

Would you rather give up air conditioning and heating for the rest of your life or give up the Internet for the rest of your life? I would NEVER give up the internet.

I truly love it too much - shopping, chatting, learning - all available wherever you are 24/7.

Would you rather have a personal maid or a personal chef? Personal chef. I hate even having to think about food let alone planning and preparing it.

Would you rather always have a full phone battery or a full gas tank? Full phone battery. I go into a panic when I don’t know where I am and I feel like a phone would help me out of that situation more than gas would.

Would you rather have cookies or cake?

Cake. Because, duh. It’s cake.

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Would you rather have telekinesis (the ability to move things with your mind) or telepathy (the ability to read minds)?

I would rather have the ability to read minds. It would probably save me from asking potentially embarrassing/stupid questions or make untrue assumptions.

Would you rather give up air conditioning and heating for the rest of your life or give up the Internet for the rest of your life?

Easy one. I lived for a number of years (not saying how many) without internet and survived. I cannot, however, live without air conditioning unless I am spending the rest of my life living in Maine.

Would you rather have a personal maid or a personal chef? Another easy one…neither.

I definitely do not want someone following me around the house and I love to cook so I guess the maid and the chef need not apply for a job with me.

Would you rather always have a full phone battery or a full gas tank? Definitely a full tank of gas and preferably gas that would be used in a plane to get me to Turkey or Paris.

Would you rather have cookies or cake? Impossible to answer. This is like asking which one of your children you like best. I want my cookies and I want to eat my cake too.

Chris Wrights, Council cwrights@clemmons.org 336-978-0816

Bradley Taylor, Council btaylor@clemmons.org 336-439-5182

Mike Combest, Council mcombest@clemmons.org 336-439-5180

Would you rather have telekinesis (the ability to move things with your mind) or telepathy (the ability to read minds)?

Yes....And i knew you were going to ask that.

Would you rather give up air conditioning and heating for the rest of your life or give up the Internet for the rest of your life? No. Would you rather have a personal maid or a personal chef? Yes. Would you rather always have a full phone battery or a full gas tank? Yes. Would you rather have cookies or cake?

Definitely yes.

Would you rather have telekinesis (the ability to move things with your mind) or telepathy (the ability to read minds)?

Telekinesis. This would be great because I enjoy conversation, so let’s make living easier haha!

Would you rather give up air conditioning and heating for the rest of your life or give up the Internet for the rest of your life? Internet…seems odd for me, a Gen Z person. I like my homeostasis temp but would be okay going back to basics.

Let’s go check out an encyclopedia in 46 volumes haha!

Would you rather have telekinesis (the ability to move things with your mind) or telepathy (the ability to read minds)?

Telepathy would make it much easier to choose a place to eat when my wife tells me to choose because she doesn’t care where we eat. My first 2 or 3 choices usually end up getting rejected.

Would you rather give up air conditioning and heating for the rest of your life or give up the Internet for the rest of your life?

I’d give up AC and heat. As a Realtor having access to the internet is a must.

Would you rather have a personal maid or a personal chef? Maid. I can always run through a drive through real quick if I need food. There isn’t a quick solution to cleaning the house when you have 3 kids.

Would you rather have a personal maid or a personal chef? Maid because I enjoy cooking too much to have someone do it for me!

Would you rather always have a full phone battery or a full gas tank? Full gas tank. Gas is expensive so if there was a way my tank could stay full all of the time without me having to fill it up that would be great.

Would you rather always have a full phone battery or a full gas tank? Full gas tank… good for travel, heat, cooking and more.

Would you rather have cookies or cake?

Cake. I could eat a slice of red velvet cake with every meal.

Would you rather have cookies or cake?

Cookies (specifically chocolate chip, warm with a soft center)

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Making Dollars, Making $ense Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC, Investment advice offered through Independent Advisor Alliance, a registered investment advisor, Independent Advisor Alliance and Marzano Capital Group are separate entities from LPL Financial.

How should I start investing? This is a popular question our team has received for many years now. With so many opinions floating around due to the age of social media and technology, it can become quite overwhelming. This may be even more true for the individual who has their hands full with professional and family responsibilities/commitments.

In our opinion, there is no one-size-fits-all investment product out there. As a matter of fact, we feel if the conversation you are having with your investment professional is product-based, not goal-based, it is probably time for a second opinion.

One way we strive to learn about each client’s goals and where they may like to start is to simply ask about their short-term and long-term goals. We feel it is imperative to learn about our client’s wishes and time horizon long before we make a recommendation. We also make sure we introduce the team of Financial Advisors to incoming clients so multiple investment professionals can provide input and hopefully contribute additional value to the client’s financial situation.

You may be one of those folks asking the question, “How do I get started investing?” Below are some points to discuss with your possible Financial Advisor(s) regarding how to get started:

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How Do I Start?

BY MARZANO CAPITAL GROUP

1) Let’s say you don’t have a large lump sum to start investing with, yet you have some extra dollars on a monthly basis you would like to put to work. Ask the Advisor what their Firm’s procedure/process is for setting up systematic investment programs for clients.

2) Ask the Advisor how they are compensated when you make deposits to be invested. Do they accept commissions? Or are they a fee-based firm? Do you pay any transaction cost in the trading process?

3) Discuss account minimums. Some Investment Firms have restrictions on deposits they will accept based on amount.

4) Know what you own and why you own it. This is important no matter where you invest your funds.

There are many other topics to discuss when you’re looking to invest your hard-earned dollars, but we hope this article can give you the confidence to start the conversation. We believe it is a privilege to be in this profession and we work hard to make sure our clients know we feel this way. Thank you for taking the time to read our column!

Hip Chics Boutique

Trulant

Grand Master Douglas & Master Talan Douglas

Philip Averett & Sara-Anne Averett Bell

Ribbon Cutting, Clemmons Campus 2021

TRU Tae Kwon Do

2022 Event Calendar

Please note due to circumstances, event dates are subject to change or cancellation.

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

June

22 E-Recycle

(Entire month) Neighbors Helping Neighbors Clemmons-Wide Food Drive

Shamrock Shenanigans

22 Lip Sync Battle

7 Opening Day of Farmers Market

Clemmons 220th Birthday Bash

14 Spring Bulk Item Pickup (West Side)

30 Clemmons Community Cleanup

21 Spring Bulk Item Pickup (East Side) 21 Spring Medicine Drop

The Village of Clemmons Events Department has enough creativity and energy to appease almost everyone on your list! Enjoy a wide variety of free family fun throughout the year for residents of all ages! Town events are organized with several goals in mind – primarily to embrace, create and build community in a safe environment.

The Village is always on the lookout for community partners and sponsors to support events. If you have an interest in investing in your community, please contact the events department at info@clemmons.org or by calling 336.712.4042.

The Village of Clemmons always has something fun going on – if you would like to add your events to the community calendar, please submit them at DiscoverClemmons.com.

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July

Aug

Sept

Oct

Nov

(Entire Month) Clemmons Cares - Random Acts of Kindness Month

2 National Night Out

17 Jerry Long Family YMCA Dirty Dozen and Clemmons Parking Lot Party

7 National Coffee with a Cop

29 Annual Tree Lighting

Movie Night in the Village

19 Fall Bulk Item Pickup (West Side) 26 Fall Bulk Item Pickup (East Side)

15 Fall Medicine Drop 23 Monster Dash and Goblin Hop

Dec (Entire Month) Clemmons Wonderland Activities Selfie with an Elfie Trail Business Decorating Contest

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Woshbox

Live Life…Never Do Laundry Again!

BY CAROLYN S PETERSON

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It may or may not surprise you, but there is survey data about the amount of time Americans spend doing laundry. The chore of laundry is disproportionately done by women, taking, in an average week, 119 minutes, just shy of two hours; men, on the other hand, wash and fold about 28 minutes out of their week. With everyone’s busy schedule, who couldn’t use an extra two hours or 28 minutes? If you would like a bit more free time, Woshbox, a full-service laundry, dry cleaning and rug cleaning business, can help you live life and never do laundry again!

Woshbox started as a dream of South Korean immigrant You Jung. “In 1999, I visited the US, traveled around and saw the opportunity in this country,” said You. “When I returned to South Korea, I told my wife we needed to move to the states; South Korea was having a very bad time economically.

My wife had family in Greensboro, so we moved there in 2000. I got my green card to work, and my first job was at a dry cleaner. I opened my first dry cleaner on Clemmons Road in Clemmons in 2003 called Crystal Cleaner. In 2020 before Covid, I had a good idea of what customers wanted and what made for a positive customer experience. I opened the first Woshbox on University Parkway in 2020 and then the second on Oakwood Drive, both in Winston-Salem. With the latest location on Clemmons Road, formerly Crystal Cleaners, we are able to service the community’s laundry needs.”

You Jung’s idea behind Woshbox was to help people live their best lives by giving them a bit more time in their days, taking care of all their laundry needs. “We pick up, wash, dry, fold and deliver,” said You. “Customers can also drop off their items, and we will have them ready in two to three business days. We offer the same service for all dry cleaning. In addition to the laundry services, we also clean rugs, comforters, wedding dresses, suede, leather, dog beds, horse blankets and everything in between. If it needs cleaning, we can probably help you. People think a lot about cleaning clothes, but your rugs and comforters need regular cleaning, too.” Woshbox will wash, dry and fold your clothes, according to label instructions, then crisply fold them and pair up your socks, too! With his entrepreneurial spirit and appreciation for giving people opportunities like he was given, You brought Massiel Tovar, a native of Venezuela, onboard.

“I moved to the states two years ago and took the job here at Woshbox working behind the counter,” said Massiel. “In Venezuela, I was studying industrial engineering, but once I saw everything that goes into this business and how You works for the customers, I [decided to] study business at Forsyth Technical Community College. We really care about the customers and do our best to take care of their laundry and cleaning needs. Woshbox’s attention to customer service and expert care is not the only thing that sets it apart in the industry.”

“We are very appreciative of our first responders and military, so we offer 10% off daily on any cleaning done for them,” said You. “For our customers 60 years and older, every Thursday is Seniors’ Day with 10% off their orders. On Wednesdays, everyone receives 30% off cleaning of comforters. We are very appreciative of our customers and their choosing us for their cleaning needs, so to give back is just the right thing to do.” Beyond these daily and weekly specials, You has a great desire to help those unemployed and job hunting.

“So many people are experiencing hard times these days, and at Woshbox, we will dry clean anyone’s suit, dress or whatever they wear for a job interview for free,” said You. “Looking your best for an interview is so important, and we want to help others who are trying to get back a bit of normalcy with a job.”

It really doesn’t get easier than turning your laundry chore over to Woshbox. Online scheduling is available, fill the bag, leave it at your door and You, Massiel and the Woshbox team will take care of the rest!

Woshbox locations: 3608 Clemmons Road in Clemmons, 366.712.3155; 133 Oakwood Drive, 336.725.3773 and 5061 University Parkway, 336.602.2860, both in WinstonSalem. For more information, visit www.getwoshbox.com.

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Outdoor Fun at Honda–SeaDoo–CanAm of Winston-Salem

BY DENISE HEIDEL

For over 20 years, Honda–SeaDoo–CanAm of Winston-Salem has been the ultimate local resource to find recreational vehicles for the whole family to enjoy. Not only do they carry a huge selection of new and pre-owned vehicles, including motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides, dirt bikes and SeaDoo watercraft, they also carry the complete line of Honda lawn mowers, trimmers, generators and the new innovative robotic lawn mower, Miimo. The new dealership in Clemmons has an expanded showroom and retail space.

As a family-owned business, Honda of Winston-Salem recognizes the value of quality outdoor time with the family. Their business is built on encouraging outdoor adventure that everyone can enjoy.

Additionally, they offer practical, everyday work equipment, including utility vehicles, lawn and garden power equipment and generators.

“Best place to buy motorcycles! Everyone was super nice!” ~ Julie H. For years, Honda of Winston-Salem was located on Stratford Road.

And while their location was a great spot, when an opportunity to move presented itself, they jumped on it. Their new location is adjacent to Clemmons and remains central, but is far more accessible.

The new location also enjoys the added benefit of being visible directly from the Interstate. It’s now more convenient for those who travel a far distance for their excellent service and large-volume pricing.

“Friendly, knowledgeable staff, no pressure sales. Good selection of products to choose from.” ~ Darrell H. The staff at Honda of Winston-Salem is engaging, friendly, and, best of all, experts in their industry. They understand the products they sell and know how to direct their customers to the best products to fit their unique interests and needs. With such a great inventory, it could be an easy place to get overwhelmed…but with the professional guidance of the Honda of Winston-Salem team, that’s all kept under control.

One exciting new addition is the Sea-Doo Switch – a pontoon boat. This is a great, family-friendly way to enjoy the water! This addition to the Honda of Winston-Salem inventory allows for a full, comprehensive selection of outdoor recreation options!

“Got an oil change, inspection, and some new tires installed on my bike at the new Clemmons location as soon as it opened. Friendly staff, great service, and great prices. I’ll definitely be back!” ~ Noah M. Honda of Winston-Salem offers a full-service department for regular upkeep and maintenance of all recreational vehicles and equipment, including oil changes and inspections. No appointment is needed.

Their service team is trained with a strategic understanding of these machines and their unique operating systems. Customers have come to trust the Honda of Winston-Salem service department for their skill and expertise. Generator rentals are now available for tailgating, camping and emergency use.

Honda–SeaDoo–CanAm Additionally, Honda of Winston-Salem is a BRP Certified Platinum offers Dealer. They have gone through extensive trainingoftoWinston-Salem ensure that their customers receive the highest level of expertise. the following: • Motorcycles • Dirt If you’re looking for a new way to connect with family andbikes friends— Watercraft Honda of Winston-Salem is a perfect place to start!•You can ATVs customers experience the great outdoors in a whole new way.• Their • Side-by-sides rave about the incredible service and professionalism of the team! It is Scooters what has kept them going strong for decades in the• community!

• Lawn and garden Honda–SeaDoo–CanAm of Winston-Salem is locatedpower at 6209 Ramada equipment Drive in Winston-Salem, right outside of Clemmons.•Their hours of(with daily Generators operation are Tuesday – Friday from 9am – 6pm and Saturday from rentals available) 9am – 5pm, or visit them online 24-7 at HondaWS.com for the latest • Insurance experts– inventory and credit applications. Call their showroom/service Motorcycle, ATV/UTV department at 336.765.0330. Be sure to follow themand on watercraft Facebook and Instagram.

The store also carries parts, equipment, apparel, and safety gear.

Full Bleed

Immanuel Baptist Church 1505 Lewisville Clemmons Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 766-4226

Union Hill Baptist Church 8494 Lasater Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 766-8317

CHURCHES AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL

Hickory Grove AME Zion Church 3791 Harper Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 766-5142

New Hope AME Zion Church 7000 Shallowford Rd Lewisville, NC 27023 (336) 945-9083

ASSEMBLY OF GOD Generations Church 1275 Williams Rd Lewisville, NC 27023 (336) 946-0480

Westside Christian Church 5086 Styers Ferry Rd Lewisville, NC 27023 (336) 777-6185

BAPTIST Bethel Baptist Church

4111 Friedberg Church Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 764-4794

Bible Baptist Church 6350 Styers Ferry Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 778-8737

Center Grove Baptist Church 8750 Lasater Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 766-5727

Clemmons First Baptist Church 3530 Clemmons Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 766-6486

Friends Baptist Church

1840 Lewisville Clemmons Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 766-3533

Goodwill Baptist Church 548 Goodwill Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 764-3930

Grapevine Baptist Church 7869 Grapevine Rd Lewisville, NC 27023 (336) 945-6195

West Haven Baptist Church 2580 Old Glory Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 712-1661

Grace Baptist Church 7795 Grapevine Rd Lewisville, NC 27023 (336) 945-4219

Lewisville Baptist Church 125 Lewisville Clemmons Rd Lewisville, NC 27023 (336) 945-3706

Temple Baptist Church 7035 Franklin Rd Lewisville, NC 27023 (336) 945-3944

Victory Baptist Church 4765 Hampton Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 766-7071

CATHOLIC Holy Family Catholic Church 4820 Kinnamon Rd Winston-Salem, NC 27103 (336) 778-0600

CHURCH OF CHRIST Capernaum Church of Christ 8806 Lasater Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 766-1516

Warners Chapel Church-Christ

8999 Lasater Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 766-6078

EPISCOPAL St Clement Episcopal Church 3600 Harper Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 766-4323

JEHOVAH’S WITNESS Jehovah’s Witnesses

1710 Lewisville Clemmons Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 712-9933

LUTHERAN Shiloh Lutheran Church 703 Lewisville Vienna Rd Lewisville, NC 27023 (336) 945-5255

METHODIST Hillsdale United Methodist Church

5018 US Highway 158 Advance, NC 27006 (336) 998-4020

Arcadia United Methodist Church

NC Highway 150 Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 764-0400

Centenary United Methodist Church

5280 Hampton Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 766-5987

Clemmons United Methodist Church

3700 Clemmons Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 766-6375

Concord United Methodist Church

8955 Concord Church Rd Lewisville, NC 27023 (336) 945-3691

Harmony Grove United Methodist Church 5041 Styers Ferry Rd Lewisville, NC 27023 (336) 712-0057

Lewisville United Methodist Church

6290 Shallowford Rd Lewisville, NC 27023 (336) 945-3203

Agape Faith Church

2101 Lewisville Clemmons Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 766-3213

First Christian Church Clemmons 6131 Frye Bridge Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 766-5449

PRESBYTERIAN Centerpoint Associate Reformed 2849 Middlebrook Dr Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 624-9529

Clemmons Presbyterian Church 3930 Clemmons Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 766-4631

New Hope Presbyterian Church 2570 Harper Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 778-1556

Reynolda Church Clemmons Campus

Jerry Long YMCA 1150 South Peace Haven Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 723-0716

River Oaks Community Church

1855 Lewisville Clemmons Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 766-0033

Salem Presbytery

3950 Clemmons Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 766-3393

New Day Community Church

Shallowford Presbyterian Church

Sharon United Methodist Church

QUAKER

1111 Lewisville Clemmons Rd Lewisville, NC 27023 (336) 712-8000

5330 Sharon Church Rd Lewisville, NC 27023 (336) 945-5386

MORAVIAN Clemmons Moravian Church

LATTER-DAY SAINTS

35635 Spangenberg Ave Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 766-6273

Church of Jesus Christ of LDS

Unity Moravian Church

4260 Clinard Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 766-3607

NONDENOMINATIONAL

8300 Concord Church Rd Lewisville, NC 27023 (336) 945-3801

1200 Lewisville Clemmons Rd Lewisville, NC 27023 (336) 766-3178

Trinity Friends Meeting Williams Rd Lewisville, NC 27023 (336) 945-2944

SEVENTH-DAY Clemmons Seventh-Day Adventist 2500 Neudorf Rd # F Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 712-0077

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CLEMMONS

A Child’s World Learning Center

2005 Lewisville Clemmons Rd. Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 766-8222 Preschool / Daycare Serving Infants – Pre-Kindergarten, including Before and After School Care for up to 12 years old

Apple Tree Academies

3 Twin Brook Drive Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 764-0005 Daycare

Clemmons Elementary School 6200 Bingham Avenue Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 712-4444

Public School Serving Kindergarten – 5th grade

Clemmons Moravian Child Care

3560 Spangenberg Avenue Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 766-6979

Preschool / Daycare Serving Infants – Pre-Kindergarten, including Before and After School Care for students through 5th grade

Clemmons United Methodist

Highway 158 / Stratford Road Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 766-9593

LEWISVILLE

Preschool / Kindergarten / After School & Summer Care

Immanuel Baptist Church

1505 Lewisville Clemmons Rd Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 766-4226

Preschool / Daycare | Serving Infants – Pre-Kindergarten, including Before and After School Care for up to 12 years old

Montessori School

6050 Holder Road Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 766-5550 Private School | Serving Toddler - Middle School

Morgan Elementary School 3210 Village Point Drive Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 703-4148

Public School | Serving Kindergarten – 5th grade

New Horizons Childcare Inc 6395 Cephis Drive Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 766-7079

Preschool / Daycare Serving Infants – Pre-Kindergarten

Southwest Elementary School 1631 SW School Road Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 712-4422

Public School Serving Kindergarten – 5th grade

West Forsyth High School

1735 Lewisville Clemmons Rd. Clemmons, NC 27012 (336) 712-4400 Public School Serving 9th – 12th grade

Child Care Network

5038 Styers Ferry Road Lewisville, NC 27023 (336) 766-3233

Preschool / Daycare Serving Infants – Pre-Kindergarten, including Before and After School Care for students through 5th grade

Forsyth Country Day School

Lewisville United Methodist Church 6290 Shallowford Road Lewisville, NC 27023 (336) 945-3204

Preschool / Mother’s Morning Out

Sunrise United Methodist Church

5501 Shallowford Road Lewisville, NC 27023 (336) 945-3151

1111 Lewisville Clemmons Rd. Lewisville, NC 27023 (336) 712-8000

Lewisville Elementary School

West Forsyth Christian Preschool

Public School Serving Kindergarten – 5th grade

Preschool / Daycare Serving 2 – 4 years

Private School Age 2 – 12th grade

150 Lucy Lane Lewisville, NC 27023 (336) 945-5355

SCHOOLS

After School Care

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A ‘Taste’ for Every Season!

BY CAROLYN S. PETERSON

WHEN YOU SEE A NEED, MEET IT! At Clemmons Country Store in Clemmons, NC, a smile, kind word, and a casual conversation are all part of the shopping experience that creates something special year round for customers.

A LITTLE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE, ALL YEAR LONG! Clemmons Country Store, owned by Sherrie and Tim Billings, opened in 2000 selling quality, local products to the Clemmons Community. For over 20 years, customers have come to expect not only fresh fruits and vegetables, but a little something for everyone.

“We love selling local products and giving talented bakers and artisans the opportunity to shine and showcase their goods. Our customers rave about the unique items we have like birdhouse gourds, locally made jewelry, as well as the delicious homemade desserts and baked goods from businesses such as Mrs. Pumpkin’s.

For our customers who have little time to cook, or maybe don’t like to cook, we have a great selection of delicious items such as chicken pies, lasagna, shrimp and pasta, baked spaghetti, crab & lobster ravioli, and vegetable lasagna to take home and heat up or bake. Some items continue to be available throughout the year like local honey, apple butter, Amish preserves, local eggs and sausage, NC Ashe County cheeses, molasses, and elderberry,” said Sherrie. Along with a wide variety of items, Sherrie and Tim give attention to the quality of what they offer.

ONLY THE BEST OF THE BEST! To determine which products make the shelves at Clemmons Country Store, Sherrie and Tim research each product and are dedicated to knowing where each item is made and/or grown before ever selling it to their customers. “To maintain the integrity of the goods and services we sell, Tim and I make sure that food items are produced from licensed kitchens, and that all plant vendors are licensed through the NC Department of Agriculture.

We work diligently to give our customers the best experience possible with what we offer,” Sherrie commented.

A REPUTATION KNOWN FAR AND WIDE When Clemmons Country Store first opened almost 22 years ago, Sherrie attended pop-up seasonal markets to find different suppliers for products sold in-store. Now, the store’s reputation is so well known throughout the community and beyond, that new suppliers and vendors approach Sherrie and Tim on their own to inquire about joining their team.

A decision to make a career change led Sherrie and Tim to open Clemmons Country Store. “With my degree in criminal justice, I worked for many years as a private investigator but after getting married and starting my family, it was hectic managing a family and traveling for my job,” said Sherrie. Sherrie continued, “ My father and brother owned several service stations in the Clemmons, NC, area and I eventually became one of the only female owners/ operators of an Exxon convenience store. I believed Clemmons could benefit from a country store, to sell local products to the community, so in 1999 I signed the lease for Clemmons Country Store. Clemmons has turned out to be the perfect location for the store. For us, part of the fun of owning the store is getting to know our customers by name and sharing exciting moments and memories with them throughout the years. As you can imagine, in 20 years, we have seen children grow up and become adults, now bringing their children back to the store to continue their shopping tradition. We have amazing and loyal customers, many are regulars, coming by more than once a week.”

A PLANT LOVER’S PARADISE No matter the season, Clemmons Country Store has flowers to bring a little color to your home and yard. “If it’s springtime, we have beautiful hanging baskets, geraniums, ferns, mixed container pots, as well as herb and vegetable plants. I love gardening myself, so this is a special part of the store for me. As the seasons change, we add in mums, pansies, with a few scarecrows sprinkled in for the perfect touch of fall. The past few years our garden flags have become popular, and we have them for all four seasons.

Our store also offers customers locally made silk cemetery arrangements to honor loved ones. As the years go by, we try to continue to offer unique items and foods, while keeping our quality high and introducing customers to the best of what our community has to offer,” said Sherrie.

If you are interested in stopping by and seeing all that Clemmons Country Store has to offer, visit Sherrie and Tim at 2690 Lewisville-Clemmons Rd., Clemmons, NC, or visit www.clemmonscountrystore.com to read more about the products sold in-store. The store is open 10 am-5 pm Monday-Saturday and 12 pm-5 pm on Sundays.

For the latest update from Sherrie, Tim, and their team, check out the store’s Facebook page and follow @ clemmonscountrystore on Instagram for all things local.

Clemmons Country Store

We have been buying & selling local products for over 20 years 2690 Lewisville Clemmons Rd. | 336-766-8988 @clemmonscountrystore

Drink Local in Lewisville-Clemmons

BY AMY HILL

Although Downtown Winston-Salem is home to exciting nightlife and too many local gems to count, 2022 is the year to venture outside of Downtown and explore the lively bars and breweries in the LewisvilleClemmons area on your next night out.

An exciting and highly anticipated addition to the Clemmons community is Playground Golf & Sports Bar, conveniently located on Jessie Lane.

The first of its kind in the area, Playground Golf & Sports Bar comes fully loaded with three golf simulators, local craft beers, a vast selection of cocktails and wine, and live music. Along with golf, Playground allows patrons to try their hands at indoor cornhole and table shuffleboard.

With over 11,000 square-feet, Playground Golf & Sports Bar is the perfect location for a night out with large groups or for corporate parties and holiday events. Hold your next business meeting in Playground’s private conference room and play a round of golf after closing a deal.

Follow Playground Golf & Sports Bar on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on this Clemmons hotspot opening soon.

On the hunt for quality whiskey without breaking the bank? True to its name, Four Dollar Jacks is most notable for serving up Jack Daniel’s drinks for only four dollars all-day, everyday. Alongside a variety of other liquors,

wines, and beer, Four Dollar Jacks is also a great spot to listen to live music each week, and is located in Village Square Mall on Meadowbrook Ct., Clemmons. Order a whiskey flight and an appetizer to enjoy Clemmons after-dark on the patio. Follow @fourdollarjacks on Instagram, follow the team on Facebook, and visit www.fourdollarjacks.com to find out more.

Mossy’s Eats, Ales, & Spirits is always packed with sports-lovers, bar food fanatics, and long-time friends looking to relax with a signature Mossy’s Mojito. There’s never a dull seat in the house, with an upbeat wait staff and television screens offering non-stop sports. Snack on delicious buffalo chicken dip and enjoy a beer in Mossy’s welcoming outdoor seating area on warm, sunny days. Learn more about the Mossy’s team on Facebook and on Instagram at @mossyssportsbar.

Village Square Taphouse is a beer-lover’s dream, offering 30 craft beers on tap, in addition to 60 craft cans and a selection of wine and cocktails.

Village Square Taphouse is the go-to spot for watching football games on Sundays. Patrons love the taproom’s pool table, darts, and live music every Friday and Saturday. Can’t get enough beer? Swing by The Brewer’s Kettle Clemmons at 2535 Lewisville Clemmons Rd. to find a top-

a one-of-a-kind destination!

Brandon Hills

Elkin Creek

Hanover Park

Come for a visit and relax under the shade of our old oaks.

We are close by, but a world away. We have been open over 20 years creating wines to enjoy with food and family and friends.

Offering wine flights and bottles opened to enjoy.

BRANDONHILLSVINEYARD.COM 336-463-WINE (9463)

1927 Brandon Hills Road • Yadkinville, NC 27055 Friday 1-5 pm • Saturday 12-6 pm • Sunday 1-5 pm Closed Month of January February: Saturday & Sunday 1-5 pm

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elkincreekvineyard.com 336.526.5119

318 Elkin Creek Mill Rd | Elkin, NC Due to COVID, our weekly tasting room hours vary. Please check website for weekly offerings/hours.

Explore what’s in your backyard.

336-463-2875 hanoverparkwines.com 1927 Courtney-Huntsville Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055

notch selection of beer, wine, and cigars. With five locations throughout the state of North Carolina, The Brewer’s Kettle Clemmons is the perfect place to sip and shop.

A Lewisville staple, Old Nick Williams Co. Farm & Distillery is notorious for its family legacy of one-of-a-kind spirits, most notably its Carolina Whiskey and Jamerican Rum. With the addition of the distillery’s Busted Barrel Cocktail Bar, spend a Saturday night listening to live music and drinking handcrafted cocktails from a beloved local legend.

Nestled in the heart of Clemmons, Rizzo’s on Cephis Drive is a local dive for dancing, drinks, and darts. With ample outdoor space, Rizzo’s comes alive during the warmer months, and offers plenty of indoor seating and pool tables for when the weather doesn’t cooperate. For all events and other announcements, follow @rizzos_ clemmons on Instagram and check out the team’s Facebook page.

Lewisville wine enthusiasts frequent Medaloni Cellars Winery & Vineyards for wine tastings, weddings, and romantic weekend getaways in one of Medaloni’s three cozy cabins. Shop for local wines online at www.medalonicellars.com and schedule your tour of Medaloni’s 22 acres today.

Less than a mile from Medaloni Cellars is Westbend Winery and Brewery at 5395 Williams Road. Not only is Westbend Winery and Brewery a popular hangout for lovers of live music and local libations, but meat lovers flock to Westbend’s BBQ Food Truck. Enjoy Texas-style BBQ brisket, burgers, and fried shrimp, and ask the Westbend team which wine and beer to pair with each plate.

Every town needs a neighborhood bar, and J. Butler’s Bar & Grill is Lewisville’s local haunt. Stop by J. Butler’s to watch a hockey or football game and you won’t meet a stranger. Enjoy the flavor of J. Butler at home and order delivery with Uber Eats or DoorDash. Browse the menu and see information on each J. Butler’s location online at jbutlers.com.

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Forsyth County Golf Courses A Little ‘ Slice’ of Heaven Year Round

BY CAROLYN S PETERSON

Here in Forsyth County, like most of the South, golf is practically a religion.

Regardless of the temperature, our local courses find many wanting to hit the links.

Fortunately, for those of us in Clemmons and surrounding areas, good golf is pretty easy to come by. The ‘Bible’ of golfers, Golf Digest, named the Triad one of the ‘Best Regions for Golf in America.’ since we are known for a mild climate, reasonable greens fees, and an abundance of courses, many of which were mapped out by world-famous designers like Arnold Palmer, Robert Trent Jones, and Jack Nicklaus.

Within the United States, North Carolina is number 8 in terms of total go to courses, boasting more than 400 public, semi-private, and resort courses. A recent count has 13 full-length golf courses in Forsyth County: Old Town Country Club, Forsyth Country Club, Wilshire, Winston Lake, Meadowlands, Maple Chase, Maple Leaf, Reynolds Park, Olde Homeplace, Tanglewood, Salem Glen, Oak Valley, and Pine Knolls. Many offer tournaments throughout the season for members and the public.

Get Your Swing in Check for the 2022 Tournament Season If picking up the sticks for a friendly competition needs a little intensity, our courses offer tournaments during the year.

Maple Chase hosts a public tournament, the Battle of the Chase, held April 2-3, 2022 and the Camel City Classic is November 4, 2022 and is a charity event with proceeds benefiting Combat Warriors.

Bermuda Run Country Club season includes The Crosby and the HOPE Golf Tournament in May, along with both Greater Winston-Salem, Davie Chamber of Commerce, and Bermuda Run Cares tournaments.

BRCC also hosts the following non-profit fundraising tournaments Pregnancy Network and Young Life in May, Charity Classic in August, WS Rescue Mission, Piedmont Opera, and FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), in September and winding up 2022 with Allegacy, YMCA as well as NC Rush and NC Fusion, (Soccer clubs) in October. Another golf tournament in October is Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce. “This year is our third year for the tournament. It is open to the public and will be held on October 17, 2022 at Bermuda Run Country Club,” said Denise Heidel, Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce Executive Director.

Old Town Country Club is in the mix, too, hosting the Crossnore tournament.

Golf History Made Right in Your Backyard You might think our area isn’t steeped in golf history, but you’d be wrong.

Winston-Salem’s oldest course is Reynolds Park, built in 1940 on land donated by the Reynolds family.

Old Town Country Club has been ranked as one of our state’s top 10 courses. Our area is also known for the players who came out of our local universities and who have lived in our state and designed some of the best courses around. This includes Arnold Palmer, who honed his skills at WFU in the 1950s, Webb Simpson, Curtis Strange, Bill Haas, all WFU alums, and Davis Love, Lanny Watkins, Mark O’Meara, and Raymond Floyd.

There is so much in our state and community that sets us apart and makes this area special and sharing the beauty of golf courses and the love of the game are two more you can add to the list.

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Accent Prone

Throughout 2021, the Village of Clemmons held community events, completed numerous projects, and partnered with others to serve. A warm thank you to all of our partners, sponsors, and donors that have given so generously this year. It truly “takes a village” to be a thriving community.

If you are interested in partnering or sponsoring Village events, please email info@clemmons.org.

Abbott’s Frozen Custard of Clemmons Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Davie Medical Center Be Kind Coffee Chick-fil-A Clemmons Clemmons Country Store Clemmons Courier Clemmons Family Dental Clemmons Farmers Market Vendors Clemmons Fire Department Clemmons Library Clemmons Rotary Clemmons Trace Village David Dixon Real Estate Dream Dinners Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Forsyth Magazines Jerry Long Family YMCA Ken and Lisa Reed Lowes Foods Mama Mia Italian Ice McCall Insurance Services Morgan Elementary PTA New Horizons Child Care Inc. Novant Health Twin City Pediatrics OrthoCarolina Clemmons PENTA (Piedmont Ear Nose & Throat Associates) Piedmont Federal River Ridge Kid’s Care Soft Golf at Tanglewood

To our sponsors.

Without you events wouldn’t be possible!

Southwest Elementary PTA Sports Clips Clemmons Sunrise Yoga Studios Tap That Axe The Agency- Newsome Homes The Kollards The Ogburn Family Tiger Kim’s Taekwondo Tru Taekwondo of Clemmons Waste Management West Forsyth Band Willows Compass LLC

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Planning Board Brad Hunter – Chair Rob Cockrum Kevin Farmer Lanny Farmer Tressa Krenzer Tom Mekis Carolyn Miller David Orrell Bobby Patterson Martin Majorel (term expired in June 2021) Edee Wilcox (term expired in June 2021)

Zoning Board of Adjustment *Robert Perkins, Jr. – Chair (deceased 9/11/2021) Dave Corn (Alternate) Christian Griffith Robert Manak Anabelle McElroy Matt Moger (Alternate) Erin Rega Karen Summers Connor Groce (Alternate - term expired in June 2021) Ronald Wertheim (resigned)

*Robert Perkins Jr., served as the head of the Village of Clemmons Zoning Board of Adjustment with distinction.

His guidance and insights were exemplar. Robert was kindhearted and courteous. He will be missed.

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BY CAROLYN S PETERSON

Speaking from personal experience, being able to reunite a lost dog and its owner is a rewarding feeling, but it’s not always an easy task.

Sometimes, for various reasons, you may not be able to catch the dog and in this case taking a picture and posting it on social media with a description, often lead to the owner actually seeing the post and contacting you. If you see a loose dog and feel you are prepared and able to help, and it’s safe to do so, there are a few tips to help you find the owner as quickly as possible.

Since I am always on alert for any animal I may see that is lost or in distress, I have a few items that I keep in my car. I have treats, a water bowl, bottled water, and a leash, in case I do need to get a lost dog out of a dangerous situation or just to safety inside my car.

Remember, your safety is of the utmost importance in any rescue situation.

SAFETY CATCH AND CONTAIN THE DOG Should you feel your safety isn’t in danger, there are a few steps to help you safely catch and contain the dog.

• At all times, approach the dog calmly and encourage it to come towards you. Try to read the situation and assess if the dog is injured, which would make it more aggressive simply because it is in pain. Dogs are less intimidated if you turn your body sideways and continue with slow movement.

• Offering a treat and/or pouring some water in the bowl, if you have one, may entice the dog to move closer. Don’t try and chase the dog, as this can scare them, causing them to possibly run toward an unsafe area like the road.

• One trick that can work in your favor is to open your car door and invite the dog to ‘go on a ride’ in an excited voice. Every dog that I have fortunately been able to save and rescue out of the road has always jumped into my car and seemed happy to be out of danger.

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• If you can’t safely approach the dog or the dog is hurt and in pain, speak calmly to it and call your local animal control for assistance.

If you have a leash and can slip it over the dog’s head, that can assure the dog doesn’t run away while you wait for help.

COLLARS AND MICROCHIPS In a perfect world, the dog would have a collar or be microchipped, hopefully both. With either one, reuniting the dog with its family happens quickly, unless the dog was dumped and abandoned.

• Should the dog be transportable to a local animal clinic in your car, it’s a good idea to have the dog scanned for a microchip as a first step in locating the owner(s).

• If the dog is wearing a rabies tag, the number listed is unique to the animal and to the veterinary clinic where they received the vaccination. You can call the vet and have them look up the owner information in their system. If there is no form of ID on the dog, the best bet for being reunited with the owner(s) is through the local animal shelter, as that is the first place an owner would look. Your local animal shelter has a website where the dog’s photo and the area where it was found can be uploaded.

SPREAD THE WORD The more people know about the dog you have found, the better.

Taking the old fashioned route of making fliers with a picture of the dog and any contact info for yourself is a way to spread the word.

Make sure to get owner identification confirmed before you let the dog leave with anyone. You can also keep some details to yourself, like if there is a scar on the dog’s foot, so only the actual owner would be able to tell you that information.

These steps can be valuable in helping a scared and lost dog, or cat, find its way home.

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It Takes a Village

Village of Clemmons Community Cleanups Showing Strong Public Participation

Since 2008, the Village of Clemmons Stormwater Department has offered community cleanups for volunteers to participate in order to help beautify the Village. The Fall Cleanup typically consists of high school students fulfilling their community service requirements, while making a difference in their community. In the spring, the Village hosts a large community cleanup, where local businesses help sponsor and/or provide door prizes for the volunteers who participate. Over the years, it has been great to see the local support from everyone involved, wanting to be part of having a cleaner community. Unfortunately, in March of 2020, COVID halted all in-person events, but the Village of Clemmons Stormwater Department was able to offer independent cleanup opportunities to anyone who wanted to participate. These events offered Crosby Scholar hours to those who needed it, and kept the event as safe as possible while following all health guidelines. It was as simple as signing up online and either requesting or being assigned a roadway to clean, then cleanup supplies were dropped off to their households, or a neutral location if they lived outside of the corporate limits of Clemmons. Village Staff picked up all trash bags and pick up all cleanup supplies after the volunteers were finished with their cleanup. Three independent cleanups were offered this past year: fall 2020, spring 2021 and fall of 2021. These cleanups resulted in 748 participants with 592 bags of trash collected. These numbers are both wonderful and a little sad – that close to 600 bags of trash had to be picked up from our roadways. However, it does mean close to 600 bags of trash did not enter our waterways.

This trash would pollute our water or cause potential flooding from clogged or blocked storm drains. Clean water is everyone’s responsibility, and this event proved that if we all work together, we will have a cleaner tomorrow. Village of Clemmons is looking forward to April 2022, to have our in-person cleanup event again.

More information on this event will be listed at a later date on the Village of Clemmons webpage.

Clemmons Food Pantry Nourishing Our Neighbors!

Serving Forsyth County and surrounding areas, the Clemmons Food Pantry (a local, non-profit organization) is proud to fight hunger by providing supplemental groceries to all neighbors in need. Even here, in the world’s greatest food-producing nation, children and adults face poverty and hunger in every county across America. Sadly, North Carolina is near the top among states with food-insecure households – meaning members of the home don’t have access to enough healthy and nutritious food to support an active and healthy lifestyle, and that usually includes children. This often forces tough choices – buy medicine, utilities or food – and many times that means missing a meal or two. But, the combination of charity and government assistance programs can help bridge the meal gap – and more than half of food-insecure households participate in at least one of the major federal food assistance programs including SNAP and the National School Lunch Program and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Thanks to groups such as the Clemmons Food Pantry, which has extended assistance to more than 130,000 people – solely through volunteers – help is available to our friends and neighbors who need it! For more details visit clemmonsfoodpantry.org.

Positive Notes from Around Our Community!

BY MARTIE EMORY

Jerry Long YMCA Changing Lives

Just as the YMCA has always done in challenging times, the Jerry Long YMCA “learned to pivot” as they say, during the past year or so, serving between 37 and 66 youth on a weekly basis for Summer Exploration Academy, and serving another 110 to 146 youth weekly during Summer Resident Camp at YMCA Camp Hanes. The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina also created an E-learning academy, with nine locations available to students of all ages. More than 67,000 meals were served to local residents at the Winston Lake and Fulton YMCA branches, and the YMCA also hosted 17 blood drives, according to Rosemary Suess, VP of Operations for the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina. An effort they are also most proud of is Bright Beginnings – a beloved program that allows a group of community volunteers to take local children in need back-to-school shopping – one-on-one – for clothes and supplies they need to start the school year off on a positive note! Each year, the YMCA works with local elementary schools to identify students who are most in need. You can learn more about Bright Beginnings at ymcanwnc.org/community/bright-beginnings, donate online to this life-changing effort, or contribute back-to-school items directly to any YMCA branch.

Southwest Elementary Fundraiser Wild, Wild Southwest Wins Big!

Hats off to Southwest Elementary’s Wild, Wild Southwest campaign, which tripled its original goal ($20,000) and achieved $63,816, making it the largest fundraiser in the school’s history!

Principal Summer Jackson and assistant principal Justin Marckel, even successfully completed a slime slip-n-slide challenge, while students ran in a color fun run to complete the week. More than 70% of the student body participated in this homegrown, PTAsponsored annual campaign, and money raised goes directly back into the school. Fun additions to the school day will now include sun shades added to the playgrounds and an outside classroom.

Anne Rudert, PTA Wild, Wild Southwest Fundraiser Chair, and Leslie Hege, PTA President, were key leaders of the effort and applaud what the school community has accomplished. “The event is a huge success because the entire Southwest family comes together,” said Anne. “The energy from the administration, staff, parents and students, makes Wild, Wild Southwest something we look forward to each year! We also have several business partners who help us take it up a notch with challenge gifts.” Leslie notes the success of the fundraiser also leans heavily on the opening pep rally and getting the kids excited about winning prizes, but also raising money for their school. “This helps families to get onboard, too,” she adds. “After the stress of the past 18 months, we were fortunate to be able to do these normal things again this year!”

Clemmons Branch Library Where New Adventures Await!

Readers rejoice! The new Clemmons Branch Library facility officially opened to the public on June 17, 2021. Located at 6365 James Street, the new branch boasts a very spacious 20,000-squarefeet, with areas of interest perfect for the entire family – and self-checkout stations and online library search catalog computers located in both the adult and children’s areas. Available meeting spaces for the community include a large auditorium, a smaller conference room and three study rooms outfitted with collaborative technology elements, as well as a Create Space and the Clemmons Reading Room. The lobby area includes a large display case with rotating monthly displays, and the new library’s beautiful courtyard has already hosted outdoor library programs and story time for children. Both in-person and virtual programs are available, and a drive-up outside book return offers convenience for avid readers as well! If you are also interested in joining The Friends of the Clemmons Library, call the branch at 336.703.2920. The group holds a book sale to fund year-round programs for all ages, and funds a subscription to the Junior Library Guild. There’s no doubt it really does take a village to get projects like the new library accomplished, and the Village of Clemmons was an integral partner in the fruition of the new library, even negotiating to buy the property that houses the library.

West Forsyth High School “One West” Camaraderie

As he began work at West Forsyth High School last spring, Principal Kevin Spainhour quickly realized the deep connection between the school and community. “Since we are located in the Village of Clemmons, we wanted our students to see this campus and themselves as an integral part of our larger community,” he said.

“And, of course, the saying ‘It takes a village to raise a child’ is also part of our thought process in promoting a sense of being connected around our campus.” Calling the West campus the Village became a natural fit, and they adopted a school-wide theme of One West (1West). The WS/FCS communications department assisted with the design of a new branding logo for One West – building off the high expectations that have existed at West for years, while also embracing the changes the school community is experiencing as a result of the pandemic, and fostering a “we are all in this together” atmosphere!

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Parents at Clemmons Elementary school are raving about the school’s “Tribe” program, where every single student is assigned a group, or “tribe,” which they are part of the entire time they attend the school. Each tribe is composed of students with every grade, with several teachers as leaders, and with the goal of building camaraderie and good citizenship! Students receive “chips” for positive behavior, and both kids and teachers have the chance to nominate other students for special recognition. Each tribe meets monthly for what they call “chatter sessions” – where they discuss issues and events, and when a student gets a chip for a positive gesture or interaction, they place their chip in the tribe’s special tube in front of the school. Monthly winners receive a key, which unlocks a treasure chest, and the program has taught the young students the importance of teamwork and being part of a positive group effort!

Last August, the Morgan Elementary School PTA was awarded the National School of Excellence Award for their exceptional work on developing strong family-school partnerships. The award was given to only 300 schools nationwide, and Morgan Elementary was one of 10 schools to receive the designation in North Carolina.

This exciting endeavor had been a two-year process – including the challenges of a pandemic year – and PTA leadership surveyed parents to determine what they felt were the school’s top needs.

An increase in prominent male figures throughout the school was a top concern, and besides the traditional Sweetheart Dance encouraging dads and other male figures to come out and dance with their daughters, the PTA also introduced the national program All Pro Dads. Two fathers of current students lead the program, encouraging other dads and father figures to join students for breakfast and a variety of motivational events – and yes, more dads are chairing PTA committees! Morgan Elementary truly prides itself on recognizing the strategic relationship between parents and staff, and both groups know to totally lean on each other for support.

For the 2020-2021 year, the school focused on communication, especially the need to reach all families when virtual learning was the norm and many families spoke Spanish as their first language.

The PTA has a Spanish Community and bilingual individuals to help translate communication from the school going home on a daily and weekly basis, and the use of a special technique for the principal to use during her weekly phone calls, where parents can receive a message at the beginning of the call noting there will also be a translation available. The “new normal” has spurred increased communication on many levels, and current PTA president Lindsay Dunst sees a strong start for 2022!

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A Place of Nostalgia

BY DENISE HEIDEL, PHOTOS BY PHOTO ARTISTRY BY MELINDA

If there was ever a secret hidden in plain sight, it’s The Barn on Country Club. A place that is a true celebration of yesteryear, The Barn on Country Club specializes in curating antiques and vintage furniture, as well as collectibles. The store is a labor of love for Renee Floyd and her significant other, Mark Nyswonger. After opening in 2016, the Barn on Country Club has taken a great deal of pride in providing a great variety of unique finds at various price points.

“We take pride in offering our customers a friendly environment,” said Renee. “We believe in old school customer service and know that those who have a love for ‘old soul’ décor appreciate our carefully curated and ever-changing inventory. The store is always changing! We specialize in bringing in hard-to-find treasures that our customers cherish.”

Renee continued, “We also love to see our customers give old furniture new life through paint and creative reinvention. While we know some may struggle with the idea of putting paint on an antique dresser, we feel that with the right, highquality paint, and a little extra care, customers can breathe new life in a piece that may otherwise be discarded. So if paint is what it takes to keep an old piece of furniture in service, then I’m on board.

Plus, we are always happy to guide our customers.

We have in-house creative expertise who can guide our customers to see the potential in an old piece of furniture.”

and more. “I have been fortunate to find great pieces that simply need a little love and TLC. With a little care, they are given a new purpose for many more years of enjoyment!“

“Not only do we have painted pieces in stock, but we offer a painting service for those who want our help. We’ll work on a piece found in the store or a customer’s existing piece. Our creative team is masterful at adding signature touches and personality that will be enjoyed for years to come.”

“Additionally, if we don’t have exactly what our customers need, Mark is an excellent craftsman and can build madeto-order farm tables and bench seating.

His work has been in demand since we opened, and our customers appreciate the care that goes into creating their oneof-a-kind piece.”

Besides furniture, The Barn on Country Club boasts a variety of curiosities that are just waiting to be discovered. Renee shared, “Most people are surprised at how much space we have. We hear it all the time – ‘Wow! This place just keeps going!’ We know the types of nostalgic memorabilia that people crave. We have something for anyone – from vintage records to rustic tobacco baskets to old neon signs!”

Renee is the principal buyer for the store, and she spends countless hours perusing auction sites, estate sales,

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“Also,” Renee continued, “We offer our customers personal consultations. When they find something they love but aren’t sure how to make it work…. Or when they need to find a special and unique piece…. We offer our in-house design expertise and guidance.”

The Barn on Country Club is also fullservice, providing delivery services to their customers. “I’ve even been known to load up a piece on my own box truck and deliver myself,” Renee smiled!

This is a destination antique lovers will want to take time to savor and peruse.

With so much to discover, The Barn on Country Club promises shoppers something to remind them of treasured memories of generations past.

The Barn on Country Club is located at 4886 Country Club Road in WinstonSalem. Call 336.661.8400 or visit online at TheBarnOnCountryClub.com. Also, be sure to look for them on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram!

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Five Things You May Not Know About Habitat for Humanity

BY DEBBIE LINVILLE $1,200 per month while a mortgage serviced through Habitat Forsyth costs homeowners between $350-$500 per month, including insurance and taxes. This not only helps families save money each month, but also helps families create generational wealth.

2. BESIDES BUILDING HOMES, WHAT ELSE DOES HABITAT DO?

Habitat’s philosophy of a “hand-up, not a hand-out” is realized at every turn.

The same financial management, personal development, and home repair workshops that are offered to those in the homeownership program are also offered for free to the public.

Habitat for Humanity’s vision is a world where everyone has a safe, healthy, and affordable place to live. For nine Forsyth County families, ringing in 2022 not only marks the beginning of the New Year, but an exciting new chapter in their lives. For these families, many of whom are first generation homeowners, the keys to their new homes symbolize newly realized stability and an opportunity to create beautiful memories.

I can paint the walls any color I want and plant a garden. I’ve always wanted a home of my own since I was a child.

It really is a dream come true.”

-Nancy, Habitat Forsyth’s newest homeowner While you may already know a little about Habitat for Humanity, you may still have some questions. Below are the top five questions that people have about Habitat for Humanity.

1. DO THEY GIVE AWAY FREE HOMES?

The answer to this is really simple: no.

Habitat for Humanity does not give away homes but does provide tools to families for a stronger, more stable, and self-reliant future through their homeownership program.

A large part of the program is the required 400 hours of “sweat equity,” working alongside volunteers and other future homeowners building homes, helping out in the ReStores, and completing a series of financial literacy, personal development, and home maintenance/repair workshops.

In Forsyth County, the typical 3-bedroom apartment can cost renters between $900-

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Critical repairs (e.g., making a home more ADA compliant, repairing a leaky roof) are performed on owner occupied homes, even if they were not purchased through Habitat for Humanity.

Habitat just recently celebrated 2 years of offering youth programs. Through their Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) and Youth Culinary Arts Program, the goal is to remove barriers to success for youth ages 11-17 and help them realize their full potential through community-based education, mentoring, and enrichment programs.

3. I HAVE NEVER BUILT A HOME BEFORE, BUT I WANT TO VOLUNTEER. HOW DO I GET STARTED?

We have great news for you! No experience is needed to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity.

If it is building you want to do, the construction team leads new groups of volunteers daily and loves teaching them new skills (construction volunteers must be 16 or older).

Volunteers can also positively impact the local community in numerous ways in the ReStores.

From customer service roles to merchandising on the sales floor, there are many opportunities geared toward individual interests and skills.

If your time is limited and you want to help Habitat for Humanity, additional funding is always needed to help more families access safe, healthy, and affordable housing solutions and there are myriad options to financially support Habitat. One such opportunity is The Hammer Society: Women Who Build, where members collectively sponsor and build a local family’s home and gather for quarterly networking and volunteering events to connect with likeminded women.

4. HOW IS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RELATED TO THE HABITAT RESTORE?

Easy! The Habitat ReStores are owned and operated by Habitat for Humanity. The four ReStores in Forsyth County help fund the work of Habitat in our local community while offering sustainable solutions for those looking to divest themselves of gently used household items, those who might be shopping on a budget, or those committed to only purchasing secondhand items. Each ReStore is unique and inventory changes daily.

Whether you are a homeowner, contractor, do-it-yourselfer, or treasure hunter, a plethora of items well below retail await!

5. HOW ARE PRICES DETERMINED AT THE RESTORE?

Believe it or not, quite a bit goes into determining the price of an item before it hits the floor. Knowledgeable staff and volunteers evaluate each item as it comes in and set prices based on comparison to mainstream retail shops and second-hand sites like eBay and Facebook Marketplace.

When an item first reaches the sales floor, it is already marked 25%-75% below retail and then using their color coded discount system, donated items are discounted even deeper on the 1st and 15th of each month.

To learn more about Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County or to get involved, visit Habitatforsyth.org or call 336-765-8854.

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Clemmons Wonderland: Small Town, Big Christmas Spirit

BY TABATHA RENEGAR, PHOTOS BY JENNA DOMINGO PHOTOGRAPHY AND VILLAGE OF CLEMMONS STAFF

Nothing quite encapsulates the best that Christmas has to offer like Christmas in a small town. Oh, sure, the big cities have their giant trees and spectacles on a grand scale but a small town Christmas is really where the charm of the holidays resides.

Clemmons Wonderland is the epitome of southern, small town holiday spirit!

Celebrating the season is a community tradition in the Village of Clemmons and everyone is invited to visit the many boutiques, restaurants, and retail establishments that get into the fun.

husband and I, enjoyed the snow machine that created a magical backdrop for the hot cocoa stand provided by Clemmons United Methodist Church. The coffee was courtesy of Morgan Elementary School, the West Forsyth Drum Line and joyful, costumed elves! If you looked closely, you may have noticed that some of the elves were the familiar faces of town council members and event coordinators.

The family-friendly events that are held as part of Clemmons Wonderland are free, thanks to The Village of Clemmons, generous sponsors and community groups!

At the 2021 Christmas Tree lighting, Chickfil-A provided free cookies for kids and donated a portion of proceeds of the sale of sandwiches back to the family selected to light the tree. Attendees at the event, like my

It was such an honor to see the tree lit by the Castillo-Garcia family and to learn about all the family has endured to bring them out for the joyful night! The Castillo-Garcia family have five children and all five have gone through Southwest Elementary School.

Their oldest is now in high school at West Forsyth. In March 2019 Mya was diagnosed with leukemia and began her battle. She had

many long stays between Brenner’s Children and Duke Hospital that resulted in a stem cell transplant.

She continues to fight her battle. Clemmons Wonderland and Southwest Elementary School collaborated by providing attendees the opportunity to give back by accepting donations for the family to help them with medical expenses as a result of Mya’s leukemia diagnosis.

The Tree Lighting concluded with a visit from none other than Mr. Claus himself who arrived in a bedazzled vintage truck that lit up little eyes and hearts of all ages!

Meanwhile throughout Clemmons, the 2nd Annual Light Up The Village was underway and generating lots of buzz! Local businesses and organizations participate in the Annual Holiday Decorating contest by decorating their windows, front doors, or their hoho-whole storefront! The local business with the most festive display takes home a special trophy and, even more motivating,

Village-wide bragging rights each holiday season! The best part?

Residents get to vote and decide the winner by “liking” their favorite display photo in the designated Facebook Album featured on the Clemmons Wonderland page or vote on the village website. The display with the most votes/likes will win!

Thinking about getting in on the fun in 2022? Look back at photos from the 2021 contest on the Clemmons Wonderland Facebook page to see what you’re up against!

If smiling is your favorite activity – and it should be! – then Selfie with an Elfie is just the ticket for a hilarious holiday adventure! In 2021, The Village of Clemmons placed an impressive 54 oversized Buddy the elf faces on the front door or window of local businesses. Residents had a blast finding them all and decoding Buddy’s secret message which then gave them a chance to win an amazing prize basket!

Throughout December, the Christmas Wonderland Facebook page was full of adorable Elfie selfies, taken throughout Clemmons! And believe me, even if you didn’t stop to take a selfie, Ebenezer Scrooge himself wouldn’t be able to resist a chuckle as he walked into a Clemmons business and was greeted by that goofy face with the enormous smile!

Experience the spirit of the season filled with southern hospitality – find that perfect gift, enjoy a special meal with your family, or plan an overnight stay to enjoy the many surrounding Yadkin County wineries, as well as nearby holiday tours and productions.

Clemmons Wonderland makes it easy to take part in free holiday festivities for the whole family that are sure to ignite your Christmas spirit!

For more information, be sure to ‘like’ Clemmons Wonderland on Facebook: ClemmonsWonderland and bookmark the website: clemmonswonderland.com

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The Who, What, Where, When, Whys, and Hows of The Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce

BY DENISE HEIDEL

The history of the “chamber of commerce” dates back to 1599 in Marseille, France, when King Henri IV commissioned it. From the beginning, the Chamber (or “Chambre de Commerce” as it was known) was designed to offer businesses a way to integrate and socialize as they worked to build economic strength.

It took 65 years for the idea to catch on, but soon, across Europe, other countries and communities began to implement similar Chambers. The first Chamber arrived in North America in 1750 in Halifax, Canada, and it was soon followed by the New York State Chamber in 1768.

While Chambers of Commerce are not government institutions, Chambers of Commerce have a long-standing history of supporting and encouraging local commerce and economics. Today there are over 13,000 Chambers registered, and approximately 3,000 of those are in the United States.

WHO OVERSEES THE CHAMBER? The Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce is a volunteer-led organization overseen by a peer-voted Board of Directors (see pages 68-69). Day-to-day operations are managed by the Executive Director, Denise Heidel.

WHO SHOULD JOIN THE CHAMBER? The Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce is open to any business that serves the Lewisville and Clemmons Communities. So whether you’re a single entrepreneur or a large regional employer, there is a seat waiting for you at the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce. We welcome businesses of all sizes, as it takes big and small businesses to make our local economy strong.

WHAT IS THE CHAMBER, AND WHAT IS THE MISSION? The Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) non-profit. The Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce believes the strength of the economy belongs

The Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce is quite young, founded in 2007. But in 14 short years – the Chamber has become a trusted resource for local entrepreneurs and businesses in the community.

Many have questions about our Chamber, and to that end – the who, what, where, when, whys, and hows of the LewisvilleClemmons Chamber of Commerce are explained:

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to local business and entrepreneurs and, as such, is committed to providing support, services, and opportunities for Members to thrive, grow, and connect.

WHERE IS THE CHAMBER LOCATED? The Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce office is located in the Historic Broyhill at 3540 Clemmons Road in Clemmons.

WHEN DOES THE CHAMBER MEET AND HAVE EVENTS? Chamber events happen frequently throughout the year and include weekly networking opportunities, ribbon cuttings, business before/after hours, and other special events.

The monthly Chamber meeting happens on the second Tuesday of the month at the Historic Broyhill. The Chamber’s calendar can be viewed online at LewisvilleClemmons.com.

WHY SHOULD I JOIN THE LEWISVILLE-CLEMMONS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE? Why not? Anyone who is in business in Lewisville or Clemmons, or serves the Lewisville-Clemmons residential / business communities is encouraged to join. The LewisvilleClemmons Chamber of Commerce is a thriving network of professionals who, despite the differences in industries, share the common goal of economic growth. Read some of the testimonials from Chamber members on page 64.

HOW DO I JOIN THE LEWISVILLE-CLEMMONS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE? This is an exciting time to join the LewisvilleClemmons Chamber of Commerce! Those who are interested can apply online (Lewisville-Clemmons.com) or contact the office (336.970.5100) for additional information.

The Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce is located at 3540 Clemmons Road, Suite 112, Clemmons, NC 27012. Call the office at 336.970.5100 or email the Executive Director, Denise Heidel, at Info@ Lewisville-Clemmons.com. Visit the Chamber online at Lewisville-Clemmons.com and be sure to follow the Chamber on Facebook and Instagram (@LewisvilleClemmonsChamber).

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The Return of Clemmons Community Day

BY DENISE HEIDEL

In 2009, an idea was born: Clemmons Community Day. For ten years, this celebrated event was a staple in the community…

Something that businesses and families looked forward to year after year… A rain or shine event attended by 100+ vendors and 3500+ people, Clemmons Community Day is organized by the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce and volunteers. It has been a wonderful opportunity to connect with others. Unfortunately, as was the case for so many other events, the COVID impact has caused a two-year lapse in our annual tradition, but in 2022, Clemmons Community Day is making a comeback!

Wendy Taylor of Keller Williams, and the 2022 VP of Community Service for the LewisvilleClemmons Chamber of Commerce shared, “This is a time-honored event and I’m thrilled that our Chamber will be bringing Clemmons Community Day (CCD) back. For two years, businesses and individuals have contacted our Chamber office to ask about CCD. Everyone is eager to see Clemmons Community Day return – it’s just putting us one step closer to normal.”

“This year’s event promises a return of what Clemmons Community Day is known for – a celebration of our community,” Wendy continued. “After all, Clemmons is a dynamic place to call home.”

Wendy shared, “Visitors will have a chance to meet over 100 vendors, who are excited to share about their businesses and services to the community. We will also have all kinds of fun and games for families to enjoy, including a rock wall for kids to climb. A bounce house is always a fun addition, as well as other inflatables, and train rides.

This return of this annual tradition promises to be what it’s always been—a labor of love to showcase what is so special about Clemmons.

Clemmons Community Day is made possible by sponsors, volunteers, the YMCA, and civil servants who all work together to make it a special day!

While the event is free, visitors are encouraged to bring a donation for the Clemmons Food Pantry.

Clemmons Food Pantry always accepts canned and boxed food, but they are also in need of adult hygiene items.

To learn more about Clemmons Community Day, visit Lewisville-Clemmons.com or call Executive Director, Denise Heidel, at 336.970.5100.

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11th Annual

A fun-filled family day! Rain or shine!

PHOTOS BY JOHN GOLDEN FRAMES & FOTOS

Presented by Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce

Saturday, May 7, 2022 • 10 am to 2 pm

Jerry Long Family YMCA, 1150 S. Peace Haven Road, Clemmons

FREE ADMISSION Please bring non-perishable or canned food donations for the Clemmons Food Pantry.

Clemmons Community Day

ACTIVITIES

Local Business Displays • Face Painting • Ladder Firetruck • Super Slide & Bounce Houses Music & Great Food • Rock Climbing Wall • Fitness Demonstrations • AND MUCH MORE! No pets or alcoholic beverages allowed.

For more information, visit

www.lewisville-clemmons.com

Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce Member Testimonials The Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce is an organization with much to offer, and members frequently credit the Chamber for making a positive impact on their business!

“One of the best investments Triad Business Bank has made is membership with the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce. To use banking terms, it’s produced great dividends in building brand awareness, especially since we are a new organization and unlike other banks with our focus on business and commercial services. In addition, through the exceptional networking opportunities, the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber has given us many open doors to meet others in the community, especially local businesses which is the heart of our mission and target audience.” ~Fuller Parham, Triad Business Bank “The Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber has been such an important part of my life, both personally and professionally. It has allowed me the opportunity to grow my network, refine my leadership skills, and connect with the community. Whether your business is small or large, new or tenured, your business will benefit from the supportive and intimate climate of the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber. Don’t wait to join!” ~Julia Reilly, Bermuda Run Country Club “The Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber has been, hands down, one of the best decisions I have made as a business owner, with regard to the connections I have made and the friendships formed in such a short time. In fact, I love the Chamber so much I even joined the board.” ~Tracy Shumack, Shumack Realty “The Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber!

Honestly, I can’t say enough about them and their benefits for my business. I am in banking, and while banking is a necessary service, it isn’t one in which individuals or business owners transition in/ out of frequently. While the Chamber has helped generate business, I would have to say that its primary benefit has been a little more unorthodox. It has provided a trusted network of businesses and individuals that I am quite comfortable referring my customers to. Having that dependable network is invaluable in banking. Being a part of this Chamber has brought peace of mind that when I refer one of my customers to a fellow Chamber member, they will be well cared for.” ~Eric Hermanson, Piedmont Federal Savings Bank

“Our business stands for trust, respect, and understanding. Perhaps that’s why our membership at the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce has proven to be so impactful and such a great partnership. They share our core values. This is a business community built on connecting with trusted professionals who respect one another and foster a circle of understanding and support.” ~Philip Averett, TRU Tae Kwon Do “I love being a part of the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce because all of the members share the same heart-centered commitment to help and serve others. The Chamber is truly a partner in their commitment to our community in everything they do and provides an opportunity to network, share best practices, and provide support for so many.” ~Heather King, Chief Nursing Officer & Director of Operations, Novant Health Clemmons Medical Center “The Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce has helped change the trajectory of our business in the best way. Our firm and I have forged relationships with other chamber members that have been invaluable. I would highly recommend chamber membership to anyone interested in networking with likeminded professionals!

The Chamber of Commerce also has great opportunities to give back to our wonderful community.” ~Mike McGilvary, Marzano Capital Group

Consider how the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce can make an impact on YOUR business!

Learn how you can join at Lewisville-Clemmons.com or contact the Chamber office at 336.970.5100.

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ANNUAL BIKE EVENT SHALLOWFORD SQUARE SAT MAY 21 ND

6555 Shallowford Road, Lewisville, NC

Tour of Lewisville

Details coming soon!

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Members in Action: Chamber Ambassadors & Leads Group Leaders

BY DENISE HEIDEL

THE 2022 CHAMBER AMBASSADORS & LEADS GROUP LEADERS!

From row from left to right: Julia Bennett (LG, CJK Builders); Sara Ann Bell (A, TRU Tae Kwon Do); Julia Reilly (LG / VP of Networking, Bermuda Run Country Club); Jennifer Locklear (A & LG, Lewisville Family Counseling) Back row from left to right: Kristie Staton (LG, Creative Force); Jason Keller (A, Grace Financial Services); Philip Averett (A / VP of Membership, TRU Tae Kwon Do); Jackie Jackson (A & LG, WN Ireland Insurance Agency); Cameron Berry (LG, Piedmont Federal Savings Bank); David Ashcraft (LG, Design & Graphics); Mike Cadiente (A; TRU Tae Kwon Do) Ambassadors Not Pictured: Wendy Taylor (Keller Williams); Austin Bailey (Edward Jones); Courtney Nealeans (Truist); Nathan Broyles (Hiller Ringeman Insurance Agency); Jamaal Rahman (Burke Mill Chiropractic); Leigh Hardin (Acquire Personnel and Payroll Solutions) Leads Group Leaders Not Pictured: Ray Mitchell (Made for You Media); Matt Haugk (Rachel Abbott State Farm); Brooke Shumack (Utopia Massage & Spa) The Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce is an organization that is designed to support local entrepreneurs and businesses. However, as a nonprofit, the Chamber depends on its members to offer their expertise and support. In addition to the Chamber’s Board of Directors (featured on pages ## - ##), the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber is thankful for the support of their Ambassadors and Leads Group Leaders.

These committed professionals help shape the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce – helping us with our mission to offer business leaders a thriving, growing, and engaging business community.

AMBASSADORS

Chamber Ambassadors are Members who value, support, and engage with our Chamber! They recognize the value of the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce, and they are eager to share our organization with others. Not only do they invite others to consider the Chamber for their business, but they also coach and mentor new Chamber Members, showing them the ropes and how to maximize their membership!

The 2022 Chamber Ambassadors are: • Jason Keller, Grace Financial Services (Lead Ambassador) • Austin Bailey, Edward Jones • Sara Anne Bell, TRU Tae Kwon Do • Nathan Broyles, Hiller Ringeman Insurance Agency • Mike Cadiente, TRU Tae Kwon Do • Leigh Hardin, Acquire Personnel & Payroll Solutions • Jackie Jackson, WN Ireland Insurance Agency • Jennifer Locklear, Lewisville Family Counseling • Courtney Nealons, Truist • Dr. Jamaal Rahman, Burke Mill Chiropractic • Wendy Taylor, Keller Williams Realty

LEADS GROUP LEADERS

Leads Group leaders are a critical part of our Chamber’s leadership team, and they hold a great deal of responsibility: representing the Chamber as hosts and advocates, as well as maintaining a sense of community within their respective Leads Groups*.

Community Connections meets on Wednesday mornings. This group is led by: • David Ashcraft, Design & Graphics (Chair) • Julia Bennett, CKJ Building (Vice-Chair) • Ray Mitchell, Made for You Media (Chamber Liaison) Chamber Connections meets at lunchtime on Wednesdays. This group is led by: • Matt Haugk, Rachel Abbott State Farm (Chair) • Brooke Shumack, Utopia Massage & Spa (Vice-Chair) • Cameron Berry, Piedmont Federal Savings Bank (Chamber Liaison) Leading Connections is the Chamber’s only Zoom-based Leads Group, and they meet at lunchtime on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

This group is led by: • Jennifer Locklear, Lewisville Family Counseling (Chair) • Jackie Jackson, WN Ireland Insurance Agency (Vice-Chair) • Kristie Staton, Creative Force (Chamber Liaison) *Non-Chamber members may visit the Leads Groups up to two times each before committing to join the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce!

For more information, including specific meeting times and locations, visit the Chamber Calendar on Lewisville-Clemmons.com.

The Ambassador program is led by the Chamber’s VP of Membership, Philip Averett (TRU Tae Kwon Do).

The Leads Group program is led by the Chamber’s VP of Networking, Julia Reilly (Bermuda Run Country Club).

“As an 8-year member of the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce, I have enjoyed sharing the history of our Chamber with new members and connecting them with the features and benefits that are most important for their success.”

“In my year with the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce, I’ve enjoyed meeting and connecting with other businesses. I am excited to introduce new business owners who have just moved to the area or who are opening a new business or recently joined the Chamber. Entrepreneurs are my favorite kind of people!”

“My favorite part of being a Chamber Ambassador is collaborating with a wide variety of experienced and enthusiastic members of the business community.”

~Jason Keller, Grace Financial Services

~Dr. Jamaal Rahman, Burke Mill Chiropractic

~Jackie Jackson, WN Ireland Insurance Agency

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LEWISVILLE-CLEMMONS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

3rd Annual

GOLF TOURNAMENT Golf Tournament

Monday, October 17th, 2022 BERMUDA RUN COUNTRY CLUB EAST COURSE For more information about the tournament, including sponsorship opportunities, please email Denise@Lewisville-Clemmons.com

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B O A R D

Left Page from front to back and left to right: Ray Mitchell (VP of Marketing) | Dwayne Thompson (Member-at-Large) | Tracy Shumack ( Member-at-Large) Eric Hermanson (Vice-President) | Austin Bailey (Secretary) | Denise Heidel (Executive Director) | Philip Averett (VP of Membership) Not Pictured: Kristin Johnson (VP of Economic Development) | Heather King (Ex-Officio)

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PHOTO ARTISTRY BY MELINDA

OF DIRECTORS Right Page from front to back and left to right: Tammy Parks (President) | Fuller Parham (Treasurer) | Wendy Taylor (VP of Community Service) | Ed Dean (Member-at-Large) Brook Eagle(Immediate Past President) | Julia Reilly (VP of Networking) | Mike McGilvary (VP of Leadership Development) Shea Crutchfield (VP of Meetings & Education | Brad Hunter (Executive Member-at-Large) Forsyth Community 2022 | 69

2022

MEMBER DIRECTORY

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Accountants Lindsay & Gardner CPAs, PLLC (336) 712-1788 Wells-Keefe, Inc. (336) 945-4991

Advertising Bermuda Run Living (336) 250-3044 Talk of the Town Coupons (336) 255-1724

Antiques/Estate Sales/Consignments The Barn on Country Club (336) 661-8400 Caring Transitions of Winston-Salem (910) 391-0360

Brookstone of Clemmons Assisted Living and Memory Care (336) 766-5000 Clemmons Village Assisted Living (336) 778-8548 Trinity Elms (336) 608-3555

Attorneys & Legal Services

Robinson & Lawing, LLP (336) 631-8500

Truist Bank - Clemmons

Sean Lew, PLLC, Attorney at Law (336) 722-0988

Truliant Federal Credit Union

(336) 712-0913

659-1955 X4951

Vance Parker Law, PLLC (336) 768-0481

Bar/Pub/Tavern Four Dollar Jacks

Automotive

704-493-0857

Honda of Winston Salem (336) 765-0330

Old Nick’s Pub 336-747-3059

Blanco Tackabery (336) 293-9073

Banks & Credit Unions

Clemmons Family Law (336) 766-2222

Allegacy Federal Credit Union (336) 774-3400

Craige Jenkins Liipfert and Walker, LLP (336) 945-4500

Fidelity Bank (336) 778-1601

(336) 968-1174

First Citizens Bank (336) 766-6669

Churches

Sweet Repeat Consignment (336) 778-1409

Julia B. Long/Independent Contract Paralegal (336) 655-6611

Assisted Living

King Latham Law, PLLC 336-419-1151

State Employees Credit Union 336-778-2506

Baptist Retirement Homes of NC (734) 277-7373

Powerful Peace Of Mind, Inc. (336) 414-4775

Triad Business Bank (336) 542-1470

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Marzano Capital RETIREMENT & INSURANCE PLANNING Group

EXECUTIVE & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Piedmont Federal Savings Bank (336) 770-1100

Shallow Ford Foundation

Chiropractors Burke Mill Chiropractic

Calvary West (336) 714-5540 Dream Center of Forsyth County (336) 766-9188 New Hope Presbyterian Church 336-778-1556

Honda of Winston-Salem

529 PLANS FOR COLLEGE 2625 Neudorf Road, Suite 400 Clemmons, NC 27012 336.766.0464 marzanocapitalgroup.com Securities offered through LPL Financial Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Independent Advisor Alliance, a registered investment advisor. Independent Advisor Alliance and Marzano Capital Group are separate entities from LPL Financial.

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Computer Service/ Sales IT Services Chuck Goad (336) 905-0050 Computer and Technology Solutions, Inc DBA CATS 1-336-499-1915 Computer Tech Solutions (336) 245-2728 Dulaney Group Technologies

Counseling & Emotional Healthcare

ZenBusiness (844) 493-6249

Contractors & Construction Management Big Anchor Roofing and Gutters Inc. (336) 745-9534 CertaPro Painters of Winston-Salem

(336) 793-0331

(336) 749-5007

Parkway Technology Solutions

CKJ Building & Design

(336) 310-9888

(336) 414-4908

Sightsource, LLC

Crawford Home Improvements

(888) 207-3027

(336) 331-3427

Consultants Blackburn Consulting, Accounting and Tax (336) 940-4180 Goad Global Leadership, LLC

Davie Construction Company (336) 940-6600

Level Up Roofing, Inc

(336) 793-8399

(336) 516-9043

The Resume Nerd

Smith Plumbing LLC

(336) 413-7610

(336) 971-9764

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Achieving Changes Counseling Services, PLLC 336-283-2510 Banyan Tree Counseling & Wellness (336) 448-4451 Lewisville Family Counseling, PLLC 336-945-0137

Calvary Day School

Newcastle Counseling & Development PLLC (336) 745-5087

Clemmons Elementary School

Dental

(336) 671-1078

(336) 765-5546 (336) 703-4210 Educator Warehouse Forsyth Country Day School

Blue Wolf Dental (336) 893-4743

(336) 945-3151 Forsyth Technical Community College (336) 757-3804

(336) 893-8136

Forsyth Country Day School

A Confident Performer (336) 971-1028

Joel E Manchego DDS PLLC (336) 945-2403

Handyman Mark

Education

Disaster Services

Kaplan Early Learning Company

Bin There Dump That Winston Salem (336) 370-6722 Servpro of West Forsyth County (336) 946-1131

Piedmont Federal Savings Bank

(336) 766-7374 The Montessori School of WinstonSalem (336) 766-5550

Novant Skin & Vein

Reagan High School Career Development Office (336) 703-6776

Financial & Investment Services

West Forsyth High School (336) 712-4400

Austin Bailey - Edward Jones, Financial Advisor (336) 924-8930

Entertainment & Sports

Sunrise Yoga Studio Inc (336) 778-1233

Softgolf (302) 757-5927

Tiger Kim’s World Class Tae Kwon Do (336) 766-6116

Government Office of Congressman Patrick McHenry

First National Bank - Clemmons 336-778-0008

(828) 327-6100 Tinderbox Fitness for Women (336) 602-2142

Town of Lewisville

TRU Taekwondo Center (336) 448-0152

Village of Clemmons

Primerica (336) 422-6616

Funeral & Cremation Services

Graphic Design

Fitness & Youth Activities

Frank Vogler & Sons (336) 766-4714

(336) 784-9941

Historic Broyhill (336) 793-1191

National Fitness Partners (Planet Fitness) (336) 341-1707

Golf & Country Clubs

Exterior Maintenance

NC Fusion/Twin City Sports (336) 993-2137

Piedmont Home Services 336-542-3180

Southwest Athletics (336) 778-9306

DJD Music (336) 701-2738

Grace Financial Services Jason W. Keller, FIC, RICP, CFFM (336) 403-0943

Winston-Salem Dash (336) 714-6895

Marzano Capital Group (336) 766-0464

Event & Wedding Planning

336-945-5558 (336) 766-7511

Bump Design Design & Graphics (336) 970-0687

Grocery Stores Lowes Foods (336) 766-1608 Bermuda Run Country Club (336) 998-8155

Publix Super Markets, Inc. (336) 766-2069

Where in the world do you want to go?

Cruise Planners

Tae Kwon Do

Talk of the Town

EdDeanTravel.com 336-896-3013 Ed.Dean@CruisePlanners.com 6000 Meadowbrook Mall Ct Ste 23 Clemmons NC 27012 Forsyth Community 2022 | 73

Hair Salons/Spas Cosmetics/Products

Holistic Health

Holiday Inn Express & Suites (828) 736-4074

Paparazzi Hair Salon (336) 893-7169

Handyman Mr. Handyman of W. Winston-Salem and Clemmons (336) 569-9380

Mighty Sports Travel Lodging (336) 970-9666 Village Inn Hotel & Event Center (336) 766-9121

360 Health (336) 766-7777 Andrea Morgan: doTERRA Essential Oils Wellness Advocate (336) 757-2262

Hardware

All-Phase Heating & Cooling, Inc. (336) 413-3718 Gwyn Electrical, Plumbing, Heating and Cooling (336) 774-1818

Good Deeds Insurance (336) 564-2418 Hiller Ringeman Insurance Agency 336-651-7131 Infinity Insurance Group (336) 688-8354 Michael Groce - Farm Bureau Insurance (336) 766-9099 Mountcastle Insurance 336-777-8500 Peak Insurance Group (336) 773-1322

Payroll Solutions, Inc. 336-885-5056

Rachel Abbott State Farm (336) 750-6478

Insurance

Security Underwriters (336) 945-3713

Allstate Insurance - Chris Just (336) 766-6464

State Farm Insurance - Brad Romine (336) 766-3245

Novant Health (336) 718-7000

Blue Moon Benefits Group (336) 778-1070

State Farm Insurance - Rick Babusiak (336) 760-9994

Wake Forest Baptist Health (336) 716-0536

Fortified Futures, Inc. (336) 450-2161

WN Ireland Insurance Agency, Inc (336) 679-8861

Well Balanced Nutrition (336) 298-1591 YogaCentrix (336) 391-7327

Hospitals & Clinics

Hunter Realty

2021 Voted Best Real Estate Firm by the Clemmons Courier for Lewisville & Clemmons

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Human Resource Services & Payroll Acquire Personnel and Payroll Solutions Inc 336-448-9892

Parks Decorative Hardware and Plumbing, LLC (336) 847-1949

Heating /Air Conditioning/ Plumbing/Electricians

Hotels/Motels

Jerry Long YMCA

Brookridge

Interior Design & Remodeling

Mortgage Banking/ Mortgage Lender

Clemmons Carpet

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (615) 428-3172 Fostering Faith Foundation (336) 567-9387

1-336-766-8110

336-546-7307

Rotary Club of Clemmons (335) 462-2759

Theodore B. Interiors (336) 391-1209

(336) 462-6072

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation (336) 714-1556

Marketing

JP Mortgage Consultants (336) 601-6111

Brown Creative Group (336) 298-6747 Creative Force

Love Out Loud Yadkin LLC (336) 747-3298 Pretty in Pink Foundation (336) 341-1159

Lael Homes

Village Kitchen & Bath Design Studio

Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce (336) 970-5100

Nonprofit Organizations

Shallow Ford Foundation (336) 663-6794 The Historic Nissen House: Lewisville Historical Society (336) 946-6504

Nursing Care Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina (336) 724-3621

Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care (336) 789-2922

(336) 407-5275

Agile City (865) 360-1341

Massage Therapy

Better Business Bureau of Northwest North Carolina, Inc. (336) 725-8348

Habitat for Humanity Restore (336) 916-2028

Clemmons Civic Club 336-766-0666

Jerry Long Family YMCA (336) 712-2000

Office Furniture & Supplies

Clemmons Food Pantry (336) 331-3432

Lewisville Civic Club (336) 829-1760

Staples 336-766-1601

LaVida Massage of Clemmons (336) 766-0622 Utopia Massage and Spa (743) 216-0866

Parks Decorative

Barn on Country Club

Right at Home In Home Care & Assistance (336) 760-7131

Village Inn

Home Decor | Artwork Custom Built Tables, Benches & Much More!

336-661-8400 thebarnoncountryclub.com

4886 Country Club Road Winston-Salem Closed Monday, Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12-6pm

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Personal Services

Pets

Griswold Home Care (336) 462-8472

K9 Classy Clips (336) 765-6244

Monarch Living LLC 336-893-4562

Pest Control Goose Masters (336) 653-4100 McNeely Pest Control (336) 922-0606

Winston-Salem Journal (336) 727-7428

Photographers/Photo Finishing/Framing 7499 Realty Photography (336) 408-0517

Photo Artistry by Melinda (336) 407-3655

Casey Creative Powered by Proforma (703) 850-8668

Hunter Realty and Property Management, LLC (336) 283-9777

Physical Therapy

Ray’s Pest Control Co., Inc (336) 722-1307

Personalized Physical Therapy and Wellness (347) 553-8801 Propel Pediatric Therapy (336) 404-1684

Press/Publications

Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate (704) 929-3102 M5 Investments, LLC (336) 736-0760 Mays Gibson, Inc. (336) 813-8605

Property Leasing & Management

Mosquito Authority (336) 712-5278

Keller Williams Realty - Wendy Taylor (336) 749-6424

Promotional Products Excalibur Group (336) 778-2121

Jenn Lewis Photography (336) 577-3373

Sail Off Photography LLC (336) 407-2655

Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control Winston-Salem NC (336) 602-1982

Jennifer Reid RE/MAX Preferred Properties (336) 830-2027

Forsyth Magazines (888) 892-3204

Real Estate Services Allen Tate Realtors - Pam Boyle (336) 682-7653 Chrystal Yates Residential Real Estate-Allen Tate (336) 399-3873

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The Importance of Supporting Local

BY DENISE HEIDEL

We’ve learned a lot from the pandemic…. One critically important lesson is the importance of shopping local. Estimates have projected that COVID-19 may cause 40% of small businesses to close. Given the importance small businesses have on the community, this estimate should concern us all!

The Shop Small movement has always been a guiding principle for the Forsyth Magazines team. We’ve spent 16 years educating readers about the importance of supporting local restaurants, boutiques, and other businesses. The evidence has been around for years – supporting local has a huge impact on the community’s economy.

The reason all of this matters is because small businesses are the heartbeat of America! In 2016, the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council reported that of the 5.6 million employer firms in the country, 99.7% of those were considered small businesses (500 or fewer employees)… And lest you think that’s not such a small business – 98.2% of those businesses had 100 or fewer employees! Those with less than 20 employees made up 89%. So the impact of small businesses cannot be underrated.

Moreover, money spent in small businesses stays in the community. For every $1 spent at a locally owned restaurant, salon, boutique, or other business, 68% stays in the local economy. That kind of impact supports everything from jobs to schools to real estate and everything in between! It’s huge! Especially when you consider that small businesses, on average, donate 250% more to nonprofits and community causes.

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Small Business Saturday is an annual event recognized in November, but we are urging all readers to commit to supporting small business throughout 2022. After all, it’s ALWAYS a great time to shop local. Of course, we all love and appreciate the convenience of at-home delivery, but if there’s one gift the pandemic gave us – it was outside-the-box solutions. And local retailers jumped at innovative new ways to engage their customers. It’s still entirely possible to click buttons to make a local purchase as well as make a local impact.

Forsyth Magazines has a tremendous love for our local businesses. There are some really incredible talented and passionate entrepreneurs and small business owners who live in Forsyth County, many of whom are advertising partners of Forsyth Magazines (another small business that is included in this whole plea for supporting local)! So we encourage you to also visit stores!

Local retailers are thankful when you come to see them. After all – as great as Amazon is – they aren’t going to ask you about your day…. They aren’t going to help you choose the perfect birthday gift for your mother-in-law who already has two of everything…. Amazon isn’t going to ask you how she liked it next time you see them…

Order take out. Schedule an appointment. Get a gift certificate. Share their social media posts. Leave a great review. You can do your own small part to show small businesses that they matter in our community.

At the heart of shopping local – you’re investing in the community. YOUR community.

You’re supporting your neighbors. And if you shop in our local establishments frequently enough, you’re supporting your friends.

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The Peter Clemmons House HISTORY COMES FULL CIRCLE

BY MARTIE EMORY, PHOTOS BY JODIE BRIM CREATIVE

Residents of Clemmons love the village for its rich history, and most know the name Peter Clemmons, who first settled the area in 1802, when he relocated his large family from Delaware to North Carolina.

The area quickly made a name for itself as a hub for agriculture and industry, with stagecoaches running regularly through the village. The Peter Clemmons House, built in 1805, was originally a stagecoach stop and inn. With a bustling 3,502 square feet featuring six bedrooms perfect for weary travelers, the charming structure also held many other roles through the years including meeting house and general store And while the house has not been lived in since 1995, it received a long-deserved historical marker last summer, with Bobby Ogburn – whose family has taken care of the home for over 100 years – joining new owners Steven and Linda Marlow, for the unveiling to recognize the home’s historical significance, as well as its bright new future!

A structural engineer and long-time general contractor, Steven is originally from upstate New York – a small town of roughly 100 people called Malden Bridge to be exact. As a child he so admired a Georgian Colonial Revival house owned by his grandmother, which was also used as a stagecoach stop and inn.

“As a boy, I discovered architectural prints under the floorboards of the attic,” remembers Steven. “Some days I would venture up there, spread the pen and ink renderings out on the attic floor, and pretend I was an aspiring architect designing and building wonderful masterpieces. I always made sure I returned the drawings to their rightful place hoping no one would discover I had disturbed them.”

Later, while studying structural engineering at the University of Alabama, he returned to retrieve the drawings, and still has them today, as a reminder of his love for history and the homes that define it!

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Jump a little to the last few years while his daughters have been attending Wake Forest, and Steven recalls he and his wife were always on the lookout for a wonderful house to stay in while visiting the girls. On numerous visits they admired the Clemmons House and quietly wondered if it would ever become available. Finally, in May of 2020, he found the listing!

“It had only been listed for one hour, and I called my realtor Keith Bandy from Keller Williams, and immediately made an offer!”

While the restoration process has been tedious, with much of the interior walls and ceilings covered with five layers of wallpaper, Steven says the older east side of the home is built with 12” wide red pine planking he plans to hand-wax and preserve, many nailed with rose head nails, a sign of its original era.

“The second floor east wing has much of the original cobalt blue and mustard milk paint, which will be restored, and there are nine fireplaces that need pointing,” says Steven. He has already updated utilities and added three bathrooms – there had previously been only one!

The Marlows have a creative vision for the home, which includes opening it to the public via community events and re-enactments, offering a glimpse of the Clemmons Inn’s history and raising awareness of how special the property has been to the area we call home.

Steven and Linda see local workshops for writers and musicians in the home’s future, as well as the possibility for a bed & breakfast or a charming shopping spot.

The Peter Clemmons Home is located at 3736 Clemmons Road (U.S. Hwy 158) in Clemmons. Reach Steven Marlow at 561586-0363 or at swmarlow@bellsouth.net.

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From the very beginning, the goal for all the publications has been simple yet multifaceted: 1. To provide local content to readers!

2. To celebrate women!

3. To celebrate families!

4. To promote the shop small / shop local movement!

5. To be a small business advocate and promoter!

6. To share our love for the community!

7. To help promote local nonprofits in our area!

BY DENISE HEIDEL, PHOTOS BY JODIE BRIM CREATIVE 2005. That’s the year that a woman armed with persistence and boundless energy had a vision about a community magazine. And though her family was initially skeptical, they tagged along, trying to keep up.

That woman is, of course, none other than Keela Johnson.

What started as a black-and-white newsprint publication with stapled binding, Forsyth Woman quickly grew far beyond anyone’s expectations.

The community eagerly embraced the publication, and demand for more happened very quickly!

In fact, in less than three years, Forsyth Woman gained her first sister-publication! Forsyth Family joined the ranks in 2008; followed a few years later with Forsyth Woman Engaged in 2011; and finally, Forsyth Community in 2015.

That was the mission in 2005, and even after years of change and growth, these are the reasons that get Keela Johnson, Brooke Eagle, and Robin Bralley moving every day! These are the reasons they deliver magazines in the heat, the cold, and the rain! These are the reasons they work so hard every month to produce fresh, innovative magazines with a dynamic team of writers, designers, and account executives! Because these aren’t just a list of to-do’s – these are life values that spill onto every page of every publication.

The perseverance that goes into these pages has also withstood great personal storms, including three bouts with cancer (between Keela and Robin).

Yet, no matter what happens, the publications always go to press. Since the very first editions, there has never been a month when the magazines weren’t delivered.

Through the years, the magazines have far surpassed the early days of newsprint. Now, all magazines are full-color glossy pages, and the magazines have stepped into the digital age with enthusiasm and grace. Besides an active social media presence and digital access to all the articles and full publications, Forsyth Magazines also features a weekly podcast!

New, 20 minute episodes featuring local entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and organizations arrive every Thursday. The podcast is streamed on Spotify, Apple, and any other podcast streaming platform!

Besides the technology side of things, Forsyth Woman hosts monthly Girls’ Night Out (GNO) events, and Forsyth Family hosts monthly Kids’ Morning Out (KMO). In addition, both magazines publish a monthly calendar of community events and every October, Forsyth Woman readers look forward to the annual shopping trip, Tour de Boutique! Read more about the tour on pages 82 - 83.

2022 brings an exciting new magazine event – the Women on the Move Conference!

Based on the column, local speakers will be speaking on a variety of topics that matter to today’s local women! Forsyth Woman is excited about this event that is scheduled for Monday, March 28th! See more details on pages 102-103.

The production of Forsyth Magazines takes a village – and in the case of this particular publication, literally! Forsyth Community is made possible by partnerships with the Village of Clemmons and the LewisvilleClemmons Chamber of Commerce!

To learn more about Forsyth Magazines, visit ForsythMags.com. Contact advertising@forsythmags.com to learn more about advertising opportunities and submit editorial requests for consideration.

Also, follow the magazines on social media -- @forsythmags on all platforms!

MEET THE TEAM!

Brooke Eagle, Publisher of Forsyth Woman and Forsyth Community Keela’s daughter, Brooke took over as publisher in 2020! Having grown up with Forsyth Woman, Brooke is the next generation of Forsyth Woman and has been instrumental in taking the magazines to the next level!

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Keela Johnson, Founder and Editor of Forsyth Woman

Robin Bralley, Publisher of Forsyth Family

Technically, Keela is semi-retired, but that is a term used loosely…. As the founder of Forsyth Woman, Keela is passionate about the ongoing growth of the magazine and the Forsyth Mags brand!

Family is the ultimate priority for Robin, and it shows in every page of Forsyth Family! Every issue reflects her commitment to celebrating the importance of family life in our community!

Meet our writers, editors, designers, and account executives on the “About” pages of our websites!

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Applebee’s Grill & Bar

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Carlton’s Hampton Road Grocery

Arby’s

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Ava’s Cupcakes

Bojangles

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Mediterraneo Pizza & Grill

2468 Market Center Drive 336.766.0168

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Enjoy quality time with your family and leave the cooking to us. Call ahead or order online and pick up a hot meal to take home and enjoy.

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Cugino Forno

China’s Best

Dairio-O of Clemmons

2551 Lewisville-Clemmons Road 336.712.9973

1321 Lewisville-Clemmons Road 336.766.7207

Cindy’s SnowCreamery 4060 Clemmons Road 336.602.2442

Clemmons Kitchen 3609 Clemmons Road 336.766.4671

Clutch Coffee Bar

2432 Lewisville-Clemmons Road Clutchcoffeebar.com

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 6420 Sessions Court 336.712.9880

Crosby @ Village Inn 6205 Ramada Drive 336.766.9121

6316 Clemmons Point Drive 336.997.9750

6325 Lewisville-Clemmons Road 336.283.9664

Davie Tavern

5279 US Highway 158 336.940.2010

Dodge City Steakhouse

East Coast Wings &+ Grill 6340 Clemmons Point Drive 2533 Lewisville-Clemmons Road 336.778.9005

El Taquito

2518 Lewisville-Clemmons Road 336.711.8030

First Watch

6281 Towncenter Drive 336.228.4106 Coming soon!

Full Moon Oyster Bar

6412 Sessions Court 336.607.5773

Domino’s Pizza

2448 Lewisville-Clemmons Road 336.766.0566

Dream Dinners 6276 Towncenter Drive 336.766.0644

Dunkin’

2385 Lewisville-Clemmons Road 336.893.9442

1473 River Ridge Drive 336.712.8200

Greek Grill

1520 Lewisville-Clemmons Road 336.293.4777

Habit Burger Grill 3125 Gammon Lane 336.933.8392

Hawgfish

3260 S Stratford Road

BREAKFAST PLATTERS

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Joe’s Take Out 4124 Clemmons Road 336.546.7755

Lee’s Chinese 4138 Clemmons Road 336.712.0002

KFC Honky Tonk Smokehouse

145 Jonestown Road 336.794.2270 Barbeque, Smokehouse, Family Friendly

IHOP

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Illiano’s Pizza Italian Family Restaurant 2537 Lewisville-Clemmons Road 336.712.1059

2390 Lewisville-Clemmons Road 336.766.8630

Ketchie Creek 6344 Clemmons Point Drive Coming soon!

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Kimono Japanese Restaurant 2519 Lewisville-Clemmons Road 336.766.6261

Island Cuisine

Koto Sushi & Steak

6246 Towncenter Drive 336.448.1004

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Jersey Mike’s Subs

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4192 Clemmons Road 336.602.2844

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Tanglewood Pizza

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Lei Lei’s Bakery

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Little Richard’s Barbeque 6470 Stadium Drive 336.766.0401

Los Muelles 6319 Cook Avenue

Lowes Foods of Clemmons

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Southern Spice

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Mama Mia Italian Ice

Moe’s Southwest Grill

Papa John’s Pizza

Mandarin Chinese Restaurant

Monte De Rey Mexican Restaurant

Pete’s Family Restaurant

Mario’s Pizza

Monte De Rey Mexican Restaurant

Pie Guys’ Pizza & More

Mossy’s Eats, Ales & Spirits

Pizza Hut

Number 1 China

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Panera Bread

Ronnie’s Restaurant

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McDonald’s

2470 Lewisville-Clemmons Road 336.766.6509

Mediterraneo Pizza & Grill 3120 Gammon Lane 336.830.8388

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Simply Southern Cuisine 3570 Clemmons Road 336.712.4636

Sonic Drive-In

2615 Lewisville-Clemmons Road 336.712.9710

Starbucks

2785 Lewisville-Clemmons Road 336.766.7866

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Three Bulls American Steakhouse

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Fighting Forward: Getting Beyond the Fear & Frustration

BY DENISE HEIDEL, PHOTO BY JODIE BRIM CREATIVE

For almost 10 years, Pastor Debbie Lanier has served as a voice of calm and reason for Forsyth Woman readers through her column, “Keeping It Real.” Debbie has a gentle way of driving home a critical life lesson through grace, forthrightness, and laughter. She’s long been recognized as a voice of kindness that is deeply respected in our community.

As a noted speaker and trusted resource, Debbie has been a sounding board for how to handle the battles we’ve all faced since March 2020.

“2020 was traumatic,” Debbie stated, “no one doubts that.

And 2021 hasn’t been much kinder. The impact on the health of those who contracted COVID, as well as the impact on livelihoods and the financial toll so many experienced, plus emotional anguish, loneliness, despair, and the very real spiritual impact – it was overwhelming. As a pastor, I found that, for the most part, people fell into one of three areas, but most of us experienced some degree of all three.

Those are Fear, Frustration, or Fighting Forward.”

FEAR “These were, for the most part, the defining moments Americans faced as the pandemic progressed. But, unfortunately, those for whom fear dominates their emotions have continued to struggle as bad news piles upon more bad news. It’s been a time where many have been paralyzed by circumstances and have no idea how to live beyond it.”

Debbie continued, “But that’s not meant to put shame on anyone.

Fear is a valid emotion, and at some point, especially during the beginning when it was all a guessing game, we all experienced some degree of fear. Not just fear of COVID but fear of losing loved ones, losing jobs, and losing income.

Prolonged fear wreaks havoc on every part of our living.”

FRUSTRATION “But beyond fear,” Debbie said, “there’s also frustration.

Another common emotion all of us have experienced…. Some people have lingered here more than others, and this has been their dominant emotion for the last two years.”

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“And can you blame them?” Debbie mused. “There has been a lot to be frustrated by. So much we don’t know and information overload…. For many, their frustration has been rooted in having no idea what sources are reliable. There’s also the uncomfortable stillness that leads to frustration. It uncovers wounds of the soul that busyness helps us forget.

FIGHTING FORWARD “Finally,” Debbie shifted, “There’s the last dominant feeling – Fighting Forward.

For those who have this as their dominant emotion, it’s not that they haven’t felt fear or frustration, but they’ve made up their mind that neither would build a nest in their hearts and minds! They have chosen to fight against the fear!

Fight against the frustration! And fight forward! These are the ones who are fighting to make the best in spite of the unknown and they have a determined perseverance through trials.”

Debbie reiterated, “Again, wherever someone lands on the emotional spectrum, there is no shame or judgment.

This is based on my observation of people I’ve counseled and talked to during this unprecedented time. Some people tend to have a natural tendency toward resiliency and the ability to overcome.

Others have to work at it a little harder.

“For those who have the natural predisposition to fight forward, it’s important to remember that emotions are never one size fits all. A fighter still struggles. As someone once said, ‘Courage is not the absence of fear, but action in spite of it.’”

Debbie shared, “One of my favorite verses in response to our last couple of years is Psalm 66:12b. It says, ‘We went through fire and through water; yet you have brought us out to a place of abundance.’

Of course, abundance doesn’t always equate to earthly riches, but the richness of God’s grace, goodness, and heavenly peace available to all who seek Him through their personal fires and floods.

“Troubles will always be a part of this world,” Debbie continued. “If it’s not this – it will be something else. We live in a broken world. But there is hope.

And it’s only a prayer away.”

Dr. Debbie Lanier is a pastor at Hope Community Church. Visit the church located at 4660 Brownsboro Road in Winston-Salem. Learn more at HopeCommunityChurch.TV. Call 336.896.0002.

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People Who Make Clememons, NC the Best!

BY CAROLYN S PETERSON It literally takes a village of good people to make the Village of Clemmons the great place it is. There are many who step up on a daily basis to work with local charities and individuals to add to what is good about our community. Five of those people are: Tiffany Birdsong, Jackson Busic, Nicole Gogolak, Amanda Gogolak Aguilar, and Mike McGilvery. Here’s why they do what they do….

Tiffany Birdsong

Jackson Busic

As a Florida native, Tiffany Birdsong settled in Clemmons, NC, by way of Denver, CO. She married her husband, Nathaniel, in 2015, then added to their family with son, Spartacus, 5 1/2, daughter, Magnolia, 4, and another son on the way. With a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Tiffany founded Fostering Faith Foundation in 2018. “The foundation began after our family learned of the many children in foster care and what little they receive, if anything. As a family we asked ourselves ‘What are we doing to make the world a better place?’ I called the local group home in 2018, inquired how many kids were on campus, and went out on black Friday for material to gift each child on our list with homemade blankets featuring a verse or quote sewn into each one. That first year we served 60 children, ranging from 1 month to 18 years old. The next year, with the help of the community, we took on entire Christmas lists and found we really wanted to continue. In February 2020, we became a 501 (c) (3) right before Covid shut down the world,” said Tiffany.

Helping others is at the core of Jackson Busic. The son of Jack and Nancy and brother to twin big sisters Lauren and Caroline, Jackson is quite involved in his community, locally and internationally. As a senior at West Forsyth High School, this Clemmons resident and member of Clemmons United Methodist Church has been on quite a few mission trips. “Most of the work during mission trips are led

by Carolina Cross Connection (CCC), which has three different programs: home repair, Urban, and Honduras. I have been fortunate to do all three. Home Repair occurs all over North Carolina and we go to different houses, building ramps, porches, and decks for people who can’t do it themselves or afford to make those additions. Urban is based out of Asheville, NC and it is more of personal interactions.

We work with people experiencing homelessness, giving them a social connection, which is so important. The Honduras program is a week spent down in the country of Honduras where we work with orphanages in the city of San Pedro Sula. The children don’t get very much interaction outside of the orphanage, so we play games and just spend time with the children,” said Jackson.

It’s no small task taking on the Christmas wish lists of foster children, but Tiffany has found many generous people to help with her mission. “Fostering Faith Foundation is a good way for a family, company, or individual to get involved in helping foster children. We have a need for corporate sponsors and personal donations. It is also important to raise awareness of foster care and address the stigma that some associate with the children. They are part of our community and they need to know that someone cares about them and that they matter. Many of the foster kids are dealing with trauma and they just want to be kids. We help make their lives a little bit better,” Tiffany stated. This past Christmas, Fostering Faith was able to fill the lists of 170 children.

Since July 2020, Jackson has been involved in the Clemmons Farmers Market with the official title of Assistant Market Manager. “My duties during the months of the market include facilitating the market when open, collecting money from vendors, and facilitating the market when the director, Shannon Ford, isn’t around,” Jackson commented.

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Mike McGilvary

Natalie Gogolak & Amanda Gogolak Aguilar A family passion and love for cooking and baking inspired Natalie Gogolak and her daughter, Amanda Gogolak Aguilar, to take a leap of faith during very uncertain times, opening Be Kind Coffee Co. in Clemmons, NC. “Growing up in New York, we were always cooking and baking with my grandmas; with my mother’s mom, grandma Josie, a chef, always wanting a place of her own, but was never able to do so. I catered several weddings and events on the side and we loved sharing our baked goods with family and friends. My mom and I had careers in completely different industries, but when our family got together Christmas 2019, we said, ‘You know what? I think next year is going to be the year for us!’ We signed a lease in February 2020 and then everything came to a screeching halt with the pandemic.

But mom and I love a good challenge, so we decided to see it through, no matter what,” said Amanda.

With their unofficial family motto of, ‘Be Kind,’ the mom and daughter business duo decided Be Kind Coffee Co was the best name for their new venture. “As kids, my siblings and I, Christina and Joseph, would hear mom yell ‘be kind’ at us when we were fighting, inspiring the name, but the coffee and baked good part of our business is from any time family or friends would visit, we always seemed to be eating, laughing, maybe crying over coffee. Many of our recipes we use today are from our beloved grandmothers, no longer with us,” commented Amanda.

Beyond the coffee shop, Natalie and Amanda also give back to a community that has become a part of their success.

“We started the ‘Be Generous…Pay It Forward’ board where we encourage people to buy an extra pastry or cup of coffee, or leave a monetary donation and we hang a tag on the board with the amount that was paid forward.

When someone comes in and they need a little extra help, or even forgot their wallet, we grab a tag off the board and their purchases are taken care of. We’ve also made donations to our local homeless shelter and baked items for our medical professionals to thank them for all they’ve done during the pandemic. Since we opened around Christmas time in 2019, we put up a Christmas tree that we put little tags on with the urgent needs for the Bethesda Shelter for the Homeless. We donated over three truckloads of items and $500 to the shelter.

Since then, our Giving Tree, now a permanent part of the shop, has continued to be a way for the community to be involved with charities.

These are just a few ways we give back to the community. We sell locally crafted items in our shop to help artists who don’t have a place of their own to showcase their work. In all we do, our tagline is ‘Beans with Greater Means.’

We knew we wanted to do something greater than sell coffee, but we didn’t know what that would actually look like. Now, in just over a year, we have seen our greater means at our counter, by loving on community members going through terrible times, giving someone a free cup of coffee (and a hug) that might just be having a bad day, by providing basic care items to local nursing home residents, or funding meals to little ones a world away who will never know the community members of Clemmons that cared for them. Our mission is to spread more kindness to the community, but we have quickly realized that we are the recipients of more love and kindness than we ourselves could ever give out - but we’re going to keep trying,” Nicole stated.

Most of Mike McGilvary’s life has been spent learning about and helping others with their investments, but he also invests in his community. “I grew up in the Clemmons, NC, area and was introduced by my parents, at a young age, to financial/investment concepts. I became very interested in the stock market during my high school years at West Forsyth and joined the Academy of Finance at West Forsyth. It was through that program that I got the opportunity to intern with a local Financial Advisor.

During my college years at ECU, I did a summer internship with Marzano Capital Group in Clemmons, learning even more about how successful investment practices are run by being client-centric. Upon graduating from ECU in 2007, I had a few jobs before I was called by Jon Marzano in 2016 and was offered a great opportunity to serve as a Financial Advisor, leading to an equity partnership in 2019 with the group,” said Mike. It was through a friendship with Brad Hunter, a local real estate agent, who tragically lost his son in 2018 that Mike saw a need to get involved with the community “Brad Hunter has become a dear friend of mine and led me to my involvement in the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce. Brad introduced me to many folks and helped me learn more about what it means to serve on the board of directors. When Brad and his wife Shauna lost their son Mason, as parents they wanted to turn their tragedy into something to help others. They started the Mason H. Hunter Educational Scholarship, in honor of Mason’s goal to work in the vocational field. Our country has a shortage of skilled-trade labor workers. Many young students don’t realize you can go to community college, earn your certificate, and become very successful in fields without amassing large amounts of student debt. Along with being active in the Chamber, I have chaired the Mason H. Hunter Scholarship since its establishment, as well as mentoring the first recipient. It has been very rewarding watching the recipient of the scholarship flourish and grow. I am a big believer in keeping local talent here and I feel compelled to help Forsyth and Davie County to continue to grow and provide opportunities for advancement,” Mike commented.

wander around making the world a better place.” ~ Shallowgreys

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BY LAUREN SEPHTON

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Hi! I’m Lauren. I’m a freelance writer, a food blogger and the official Forsyth Mags Foodie! Stay tuned each month to find everything from achievable dessert ideas to healthy, quick dinners that’ll happily feed the family.

Full Year of Holiday Recipes Valentine’s Day

THE BEST VANILLA OLIVE OIL CAKE Prep: 10 mins Cook: 50 mins Total: 60 mins

New Year’s Eve

BURRATA & PROSCIUTTO 5-MINUTE HOLIDAY APPETIZER Servings: 2 Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins

Ingredients • Batistini Farms Traditional Luisella Balsamic Vinegar • Burrata • Prosciutto • Arugula • Crushed Black Pepper Instructions 1. On your serving dish, add a thick layer of arugula.

2. Place the burrata cheese in the center.

3. Add the thinly sliced prosciutto in ribbon-like shapes around the burrata.

4. Finish with crushed black pepper and a generous drizzle of one of Batistini Farms’ Traditional Balsamic Vinegars. Enjoy!

Ingredients • 1 3/4 cup All-Purpose or Cake Flour • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt • 1 tsp. Baking Powder • 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda • 1/2 cup Olive Oil • 1 cup Granulated Cane Sugar • 2 Eggs (preferably at room temperature) • 2 tsp. Vanilla Extract • 3/4 cup Buttermilk

Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease and line a 9” cake pan with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.

3. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, combine the olive oil and granulated cane sugar and beat on medium high speed for 2 minutes.

4. Continue beating as you add in one egg at a time. Then, reduce to low speed to add in the buttermilk and vanilla extract.

5. On low speed, gradually add in the flour mixture and mix until just incorporated (be careful not to overmix the batter).

6. Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan, then bake for 40-50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Enjoy!

St Patrick’s Day FRIED JALAPEÑO POPPER BITES Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients For the popper filling: • 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature • 2 cups Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese • 1/3 cup Bacon, chopped • 3 Jalapeños, deseeded and diced • 2 tbsp. Jalapeno Hot Sauce • 1 tsp. Olive Oil For the crust: • 1/2 cup Flour • 1 tsp. Garlic Powder • 1/2 tsp. Salt • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs • 2 Eggs, whisked, room temperature • Vegetable Oil or Olive Oil, for frying

Instructions 1. Sauté the chopped bacon and jalapeños in the olive oil over medium high heat until crispy and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a dish lined with paper towels to get rid of any excess oils. Set aside too cool.

2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the cooked bacon, jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, cream cheese, and green sauce. Using the paddle attachment, beat on medium low speed until well-combined.

3. With wet hands, scoop and roll the batter into 1-2” popper bites. Place on a pan lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 20 minutes.

4. Heat up the frying oil to 350F. Line a dish or wire rack with paper towels (to help drain excess oils after frying).

5. In the meantime, prepare the crust by setting out three large bowls. Add the whisked eggs to one bowl, the breadcrumbs to another, and whisk the flour, garlic powder, and salt in the last bowl.

6. Generously coat each frozen popper bite in the flour bowl, then the egg bowl, and finally in the breadcrumbs.

7. Using a slotted spoon, fry in small batches of 3-4 poppers for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

8. Transfer to the prepared wire rack to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving with more green sauce.

Enjoy warm!

Easter

LAYERED TRES LECHES CAKE WITH SUMMER BERRIES

5. In the meantime, whisk together the remaining dry ingredients in a separate bowl (flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt).

6. Fold the flour mixture into the egg yolks mixture just until combined, and there are no lumps. Then, gently fold in the egg whites with a spatula until just combined and the batter is airy and light. Evenly divide the cake batter amongst the prepared cake pans.

7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. TIP: The cakes may shrink once taken out of the oven so don’t worry if it does happen. Simply use a flat knife to scrap the cake pan sides to separate the cake so it doesn’t form unevenly. And again if it does, simply use a knife to shave off excessive cake.

9. Allow the cake to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. In the meantime, mix together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and remaining whole milk. Pour evenly into the cake pans. Let the cake layers soak at room temperature for 20-30 minutes, or until most of the milk is absorbed.

Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients For the Cake Layers: • 5 Eggs, (room temperature) • 3/4 cup Whole Milk, (room temperature) • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil • 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract • 1 cup Granulated Cane Sugar • 1 3/4 cup All Purpose Flour • 1 tbsp. Baking Powder • 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda • 1/4 tsp. Cream of Tartar • 1/4 tsp. Salt For the Frosting: • 16 oz (1 Pint) Heavy Whipping Cream • 2 tbsp. Granulated Cane Sugar • 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract • 1/4 tsp. Almond Extract (optional) To Assemble: • Fresh Blueberries, Strawberries, and Raspberries, (each cut into small pieces) • 1/2 cup Whole Milk • 12 oz can of Evaporated Milk • 14 oz can of Sweetened Condensed Milk

For the Frosting: 1.Add the whipping cream and sugar to the bowl of the stand mixer. Whisk on medium speed until light and fluffy. Fold in the vanilla extract.

Instructions For the Cake Layers: 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease and line three 6” or two 8” cake pans with parchment paper. Set aside.

2. Separate the egg whites and egg yolks in two separate mixing bowls.

3. In the egg yolk bowl, add the olive oil, sugar, and vanilla extract to mix on medium-high speed (with the whisk attachment) for 2-3 minutes, or until creamy.

4. Then, whisk the egg whites and cream of tartar (with a clean whisk attachment) until stiff peaks form, about 4-6 minutes.

To Assemble: 1. Carefully remove the cake layers from their pans, then transfer to a wire rack over a baking pan to drain any excess liquid for 5 minutes only.

2. On the bottom of your cake plate, add a little bit of the frosting, then add the first cake layer. Frost with 1/3rd of the frosting, then top with freshly cut strawberries. Insert 2-3 cake dowel rods or skewers into the layer, then slide on the second cake layer and repeat with remaining frosting/ fresh berries. (TIP: The rods/skewers are important since the cake is very moist and the berries are heavy.)

3. Enjoy!

Fourth of July GRILLED CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN TACOS

Ingredients For the Chicken Marinade: • 1 lb Chicken Thighs (boneless and skinless) • 2 Limes (juice and zest) • 2 tbsp. Fresh Cilantro (chopped) • 1 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil • 1 tsp. Chili Powder • 1 tsp. Garlic Powder • 1 tsp. Ground Cumin • 1 tsp. Salt • 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper To Assemble the Tacos: • Tortillas • Pico de Gallo (or Salsa) • Shredded Cheese • Fresh Cilantro (for garnishing) • Avocado (thinly sliced)

Instructions 1. Preheat the grill.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together all the marinade ingredients, adding in the chicken once wellcombined. Transfer the mixture to an airtight container or sealable bag, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

3. Remove the chicken from the marinade, then place directly on the grill to cook until internal temperatures reach 165F, turning as necessary. For added flavor, brush the chicken with the leftover marinade every occasionally.

4. Once completely cooked, set aside for 3-4 minutes to rest, then chop or shred into bite-sized pieces.

5. Warm the tortillas while the chicken is resting, then assemble the tacos with pico de gallo, shredded cheese, sliced avocado, and fresh cilantro. Enjoy!

Halloween

JALAPENO POPPERS MUMMIES Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 ins Total Time: 22 mins

Ingredients • Crescent Dough • 6 Fresh Jalapenos, sliced in half lengthwise and de-seeded • 8 oz Cream Cheese • 1/2 cup Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend • 1 Lemon, juiced • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped • 1/2 tbsp. Spicy Brown Mustard • Salt & Black Pepper, to taste • Candy Eyeballs, for decorating Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 375F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, shredded cheese, mustard, lemon juice, and parsley until well-combined.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

3. In each halved and deseeded jalapeno, add a generous dollop of the cream cheese filling.

4. Roll out the crescent dough, then slice into 1/4” strips.

5. Wrap the 2-3 dough strips around the stuffed jalapeno, connecting each strip together on the backside. Place on the prepared baking pan, then repeat with remaining jalapenos.

6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

7. Let cool a few minutes before adding the candy eyeballs.

Enjoy warm!

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Thanksgiving SPICED APPLE CIDER HOLIDAY MOCKTAIL Servings: 2 Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins

Ingredients ●• 1 cup Apple Cider • 1/2 cup Orange Juice, preferably fresh squeezed • 1/2 cup Seltzer, or more to desired taste • 2 tbsp. Lime Juice, preferably fresh squeezed • 1 tbsp. Maple Syrup For garnishes: • Star Anise • Fresh Rosemary • Cinnamon Stick • Honeycrisp Apple, thinly sliced • Ice Cubes Instructions 1. In a large glass or shaker, combine all ingredients to shake until well-mixed.

2. Pour over two glasses filled with ice cubes. Add more seltzer water to taste.

3. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, thinly sliced apples, fresh rosemary, and star anise. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Christmas

(GLUTEN-FREE) GINGERBREAD CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES Servings: 12 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins

Ingredients For the Chocolate Cupcakes: • 4 large Eggs • 1/2 cup Granulated Cane Sugar • 4 tbsp. Olive Oil • 1/2 tbsp. Vanilla Extract • 1/3 cup Whole Milk • 2 cups Almond Flour • 12 cup Cocoa Powder • 1/2 tsp. Salt • 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda For the Gingerbread Frosting: • 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened • 3 cups Powdered Sugar • 2 tbsp. Whole Milk, or Eggnog • 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract • Pinch of Salt

Instructions For the Chocolate Cupcakes: 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Prepare the cupcake baking pan with cupcake liners.

2. Beat the eggs, sugar, and olive oil until creamy. Whisk in the milk and vanilla extract until well-combined.

3. In a separate bowl, mix together the almond flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda.

4. Gradually add the flour mix into the egg bowl, whisking to combine.

5. Fill each cupcake liner 3/4th full.

6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (keep the cupcake pan inside the oven when checking).

7. Let cool completely before frosting.

For the Frosting: 1. In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the butter until smooth.

2. Gradually add the powdered sugar on low speed to combine, then increase to medium speed and beat until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

3. Add the milk, vanilla extract and salt.

Continue to mix, scraping down the sides as needed, for 6-10 minutes. The frosting should be light and fluffy.

4. Use the frosting to pipe onto the cooled cupcakes, then garnish with a miniature gingerbread cookie and gingerbread cookie crumbs or caramel drizzle. Enjoy!

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A First Look at the Women on the Move Leadership Conference

BY TARYN JEREZ

“Forsyth Woman is thrilled to be hosting this conference! We feel it perfectly aligns with our mission of celebrating women,” said Brooke Eagle, Publisher of Forsyth Woman magazine. “We knew we wanted to name the conference after our most popular and renowned column.

‘Women on the Move’ has highlighted the incredible accomplishments of women in our community since Forsyth Woman’s inception 16 years ago! We feel that this conference is bringing our column to life and can’t wait to see it in action!”

Mark your calendar and get excited because Forsyth Woman Magazines’ “Women on the Move” initiative comes to life through its first-ever leadership conference on Monday, March 28th, 2022! Attendees can expect to take part in an inspiring and empowering event at the gorgeous Winmock at Kinderton in Bermuda Run surrounded by a community of women ready to learn and grow both personally and professionally.

EMPOWERING OUR COMMUNITY OF WOMEN Forsyth Woman has brought together an incredible group of local leading ladies from those in business, to owners and entrepreneurs, for a day full of impactful presentations, networking, shopping, food & drinks, and much more.

A CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND This event has been created for women of all ages and all walks of life. Attendees do not need to be a business owner or in any specific niche for this event to make an impact.

Brooke shared that, “Each and every one of our speakers was strategically and thoughtfully chosen to ensure every woman gets so much out of this experience. We want you to come as you are and know you are exactly where you need to be!”

The Women on the Move Leadership Conference is going to kick your week off right when you arrive on Monday morning to a room filled with women as hungry for a purpose and passion filled life as you are. This isn’t just a sit in your seat and take notes kind of conference - there will be opportunities for networking and community building with an amazing group of like-minded women. In between standout speaker presentations, local vendors will be joining throughout the day for photo ops, an afternoon cocktail hour featuring Thirsty Buffalo and of course - in true Forsyth Magazines fashion - opportunities to shop and support local retail businesses!

Lunch will be catered by Providence Restaurant & Catering with a plethora of snacks and beverages available to give you energy throughout the day. Attendees can look forward to receiving swag bags filled with products and special discounts from all sorts of local businesses, as well as the chance to win one of several door prizes announced throughout the day.

“What is Waiting Costing You? How to Embrace Imperfection”

“Supporting Local is My Love Language”

“LEADing the Next Generation of Women Leaders”

Taryn Jerez, One Crafty Miss

Brooke Eagle, Publisher Forsyth Woman

Joy Nelson Thomas, Founder LEAD Girls of NC Inc.

@onecraftymissblog

@brooke__eagle

@leadgirlsofnc

Founder of One Crafty Miss, Taryn is a Creative Business Coach and Industry Speaker with a heart centered on teaching and serving creative women who have a vision for their business and their life.

Publisher of Forsyth Woman magazine and the host of the Forsyth Magazines Podcast, Brooke has a passion for helping small businesses and loves watching the triad community grow!

Founder/Executive Director of LEAD Girls of NC, an organization that utilizes an evidenced based approach and on a mission to change a girl, a community and eventually the world!

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I N T R O D U C I N G “The Power of the Photo | How Brand Photography Can Grow Your Business”

Jodie Brim, Owner, Jodie Brim Creative @jodiebrim

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“Feel Good Naked. Manage Your Mindset. Build Body Confidence.”

Jordan Gomez, Body Positive Life Coach, Speaker & Podcaster @jgofitlife

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“Communicating Effectively”

Jen Brown, The Engaging Educator @jenoleniczakbrown

A visionary leading the world of brand photography up and down the East Coast for over a decade. Jodie continually pushes the industry, adding services and skills to put her clients ahead of the pack.

“J.Go” is a Body Positive Life Coach who helps women create healthy habits and feel confident in their skin! She believes in self-love and body positivity as the ideal way for women to create long-term lifestyle changes!

Jen Brown ran The Engaging Educator, a nationwide communication consulting firm, for over a decade before moving into progressive politics. Her book, “Think On Your Feet: Tips and Tricks to Improve Your Impromptu Communication Skills on the Job” (McGraw Hill, 2019) has been called “one of the best presentation books of all time” by Book Authority.

“Styling with Confidence”

“Managing Finances 101”

“Communicating Effectively”

Erika Taylor, Taylor Your Closet

Ja’Net Adams, Debt Sucks University

Brittany McGee, Humble Bee Shoppe

@tayloringstyle

@janetadamsspeak

@thehumblebeeshoppe

Charlotte, NC based founder of “Taylor Your Closet,” Erika styles women from all walks of life with confidence.

International Speaker and Author, Ja’Net travels the world sharing with audiences how she paid off $50,000 of debt in two years!

Brittany McGee is a self-taught Pastry Chef who owns a boutique bakery in downtown WinstonSalem, NC, specializing in custom confections.

WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE

Whether you come with a group or decide to venture out alone, there is a room of women ready to welcome you. The Women on the Move Leadership Conference is the experience you’ve been waiting for and it won’t be the same without you! Forysth Woman has every expectation that tickets will sell out before the event date, therefore it’s highly encouraged to register and get your ticket in advance. To keep up with all the latest conference announcements and behind-the-scenes looks, be sure to follow @ForsythMags on Facebook and Instagram pages as the event gets closer!

If you are interested in purchasing a table, sponsoring the conference or have any questions about the event, please email brooke@forsythmags.com

Purchase your tickets at tinyurl.com/WOMConference

CLEMMONS HOTELS: Won’t You Join Us?

BY TABATHA RENEGAR

We already know that Clemmons is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. We have so many activities to participate in like worldclass golf, wineries, parks, camping, shopping, and more. All these things are a big draw for visitors from North Carolina and even the world.

As a “local” it can be helpful for you to have the inside scoop on what terrific accommodations are available here for you to recommend to family, friends, and folks passing through!

Below are two terrific locations that you can be confident to promote when someone asks your advice on local lodging: • In the spring of 2021, Holiday Inn Express and Suites opened in Clemmons Town Center.

This brand new 108 guest room hotel is a wonderful addition to our community. Clean, modern guest rooms offer a comfortable place to rest your head with ample inroom amenities. The hotel also features an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, and meeting space. A free hot breakfast buffet is also included.

The Holiday Inn Express and Suites is located at 6330 Jessie Lane in Clemmons, NC, and can be reached at (336) 766-9922 and www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/ us/en/clemmons.

• The Village Inn Hotel and Event Center is a full-service hotel with 145 guest rooms available. Onsite you will find a local favorite, The Crosby Pub, that is available for dine-in or take out for breakfast and dinner. Close to Tanglewood Park, great golf courses, and wineries with shuttle services available, The Village Inn is ultra-convenient. They also offer a variety of packages to meet the needs of all their guests, including golf packages, wine festival packages, and Tanglewood Festival of Lights packages, just to name a few. Every year, they throw the best New Year’s Eve Party in town and have space and expertise to make your next event a success as well.

The Village Inn is located at 6205 Ramada Drive in Clemmons. For more information, you can contact them at 336-766-9121 or visit their website at thevillageinn.com.

You can be assured that all the hotels in Clemmons are taking COVID-19 seriously. All the precautions recommended are being taken to ensure a clean and safe space. If you have additional questions or concerns, be sure to reach out to the hotel you are interested in for more information.

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Village Inn

www.thevillageinn.com 6205 Ramada Dr, Clemmons, NC 27012 | info@thevillageinn.com | 336-766-9121

Holiday Inn Express

Now Open

108 Guestrooms • Indoor Swimming Pool Fitness Center • Meeting Space Located at Clemmons Town Center Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clemmons 6330 Jessie Lane Clemmons, NC 27012 | 336.766.9922 www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/clemmons/intce/hoteldetail Forsyth Community 2022 | 105

‘Big Guy’ Ben Daniels Sheds Pounds, Improves His Life with Help from the Weight Management Center

Being a “bigger guy” wasn’t a problem for Ben Daniels as he was growing up. His size was helpful when he played high school football, but that began to change after he graduated from college.

That’s when his food intake increased while his physical activity leveled off, a trend that continued throughout his 20s. As he gained weight, his attempts at dieting never seemed to work for long.

“I’ve always been a bigger guy, but I was never able to do anything about it other than yo-yo dieting.”

Ben weighed 270 pounds when he finished college, and his weight reached more than 400 pounds before he turned to the experts at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s Weight Management Center for help.

In December 2020, Ben chose to have vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG), also known as gastric sleeve surgery, through the Weight Management Center.

As bariatric surgeon Dr. Myron Powell explains, “If you imagine the stomach is in the shape of something like a wine bottle, what we do is sleeve the stomach to make it more in the shape of a banana, removing about 80% to 90% of the stomach, causing people some restriction in an effort to lose weight.”

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Since his surgery, Ben has lost more than 100 pounds while working toward his goal weight of 250 pounds and continues to manage his weight with his health in mind. While he admits he’s still adapting to a new approach to eating, he’s proud of the tremendous progress he’s made. He’s also grateful to have a valuable resource like the Weight Management Center so close by to help him and others in the community who are looking to better manage their weight.

“We are here lifelong for the patient,” Dr. Powell says. “This is very much like a relationship with your family medicine doctor. If the patient does start to fall off track a little, there are things we can do to intervene early so that the journey to get back on track is not as difficult.”

Ben, now 32, fills a number of roles in his life. He’s a husband and father, as he and his wife have two young children. In his job, he works as a photographer, videographer and social media marketing specialist for a local nonprofit that supports the blind. In his spare time, he enjoys being a DJ for weddings and special events. His weight loss has made it easier for him to fill all of those roles in his life.

“I can carry the gear I need for work much easier now,” he says. “My knees and back aren’t bothering me like they used to. I can move around a lot better now. I can get down and play with the kids, and if they want to race, you better believe I’m going to win!”

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VILLAGE OFFICES Public Works (Services include: Street maintenance, trash collection, recycling, inspection services, landscaping and arborist activities, street lights out, snow removal, holiday decorations and emergency management.)

3800 Dillon Industrial Drive 336.766.9170 For a Public Works Emergency after hours, choose option 1. clemmons.org/publicworks Stormwater Issues 3800 Dillon Industrial Drive 336.766.9170 To report a storm water issue, call the hotline at 336.712.4028 Village Hall 3715 Clemmons Road 336.766.7511 Budget Finance Officer 336.712.4039 clemmons.org/budget Citizen Boards Village Clerk 336.712.4041 clemmons.org/ citizenboards Events 336.766.7511 Ext. 4 events@clemmons.org DiscoverClemmons.com clemmonswonderland

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Advertiser Index 360 Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Fairway Mortgage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

801 Southern Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . 90

Forsyth Country Day School . . . 9, 72

Accent Prone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Forsyth Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . 61 Lewisville Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Little Richards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Playground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 RayLen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Shallow Ford Foundation . . . . . 15, 71 Simply Southern Cuisine . . . . . 21, 89

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist . . . . . . . . . 77, 116

Forsyth Mags Podcast . . . . . . . . . . 87

Barn on Country Club . . . . . . . . 2, 75

Fraleigh’s Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Lyndhurst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Bermuda Run Country Club . . . . . 85

Goodwill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Marzano Capital Group . . . . . . . 3, 71

Southern Ties Boutique . . . . . . . . . 80

Habitat for Humanity . . . . . . . . 57, 76

Mediterraneo Pizza & Grill . . . . . . 89

Talk of the Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Hanover Park Vineyard . . . . . . . . . 42

Midtown Dessertery . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Tanglewood Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Hip Chics Boutique . . . . . . . . . 25, 79

Mix Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Tour of Lewisville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Mosquito Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Trophy Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Mossy’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Truliant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 76

of Winston-Salem . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 71

Nitsa’s Apparel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

TRU Taekwondo . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 73

Hunter Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Novant Skin & Vein Specialists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 115

Twin City Sweets . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 89

Brandon Hills Vineyard . . . . . . . . . 42 Brookridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 74 Broyhill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Calvary Day School . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Clemmons Community Day . . . . . 63

Holiday Inn Express . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Clemmons Country Store . . . . . . . . 41

Honda–SeaDoo–CanAm

Clemmons Wonderland . . . . . . . . 59 Cruise Planners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

LoveWell Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Dogwood Hops and Crops . . . . . . 43

Jeffrey Adams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Dream Dinners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Jerry Long YMCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

East Coast Wings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Jodie Brim Creative . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Penny Lane Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Lewisville-Clemmons

Piedmont Federal Savings Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 72

Elkin Creek Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Express Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

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Chamber Golf Tournament . . . . . . 67

Nu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Parks Decorative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Simply Sterling & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Southern Spice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Village Inn Event Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 75, 105 Village of Clemmons . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Wood & Thread Boutique . . . . . . . 80 Woshbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Young Cardinal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Novant Skin and Vein Specialists

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