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FEATURES 8 Inspiring Children to Exercise 20 Honoring the American Flag

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36 Teenagers: Let Go and Watch Them Grow

46 Let’s Get Real: Things to Consider

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When Buying Your Teenager a Car

54 The Power Of Words 62 One Step at a Time 70 Love Animals? Consider Becoming a Foster Family

82 The Giving Tree 90 Body and Minerals 98 The Ultimate Superfoods Nuts and Seeds

My Grace-Full Life Me vs. He

Journeying with Jesus We Are All Models...

In & About in Winston-Salem with Second Harvest’s Empty Bowls

Reflections of a Southern Yankee A Case of the Runs

Triad Moms on Main

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Filling the New Mom Cup

It’s a Grand Life Reading is Fundamental

A Father’s Perspective The Benefits of Repetitive Messaging

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for our recent freedom from masks and social distancing requirements! Hooray for some more normalcy to our everyday lives! It’s been a long journey and one we aren’t quite over, but it sure feels nice to be on the road to recovery. We attended the first WS Dash baseball game of the season on May 4th, and it felt great!

We had an exciting May celebrating our daughter Briana’s graduation at ECU. She’s officially a Family Nurse Practitioner now after three long years of hard work and dedication. She passed her boards back in January, so full steam ahead to employment. To say we are proud is an understatement. She constantly amazes me with her knowledge, and I’m quite sure she is going to get tired of me and the rest of the family asking her medical questions. Great job Bri, we love you so!

Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful dads and dad-like figures! You play such a vital role in the lives of your families! I think back on the roles of fathers in my growing up years, and it’s so very different from today. All for the better, so way to go dads for being there right alongside mom for the highs and lows of parenthood! This is the first Father’s Day since my father’s passing. As mentioned previously, our relationship in his later years was far from what I had envisioned. So, I will try to focus on the fonder memories of earlier years. And, I will embrace these moments with my husband and the amazing father he is to our two girls. I will cherish the relationship I have with George Lemons, my mom’s friend who has become a father figure in my life and grandpa to my girls, as well. Fathers don’t have to be blood related to fill those special spaces in your heart!

June features Dr. Lor with Vivid Dental. What a fun group of folks! If you’re looking for a new dentist, check them out! Lots of wonderful articles are in this issue, and don’t forget to look for last minute camp opportunities in our Summer Camp at a Glance chart. Be sure to let them know you heard about them in Forsyth Family Magazine!

Happy 60th birthday to family friends Brian Holt and Butch Holland and a very happy 90th to my uncle, Wayne Hurst!

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Inspiring Children to Exercise

BY LISA S. T. DOSS

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28% of children aged six to 17 are physically inactive! Only one in four children receive the recommended 60 minutes of daily exercise. These startling statistics explain why parents encourage their kids to go outside! Today’s children, drawn to screen-time, need ideas to inspire their adventures in the great outdoors. A parent can help foster a love of heart-pumping activities while spending time together with the children!

leaving the house; yet, with the handydandy pedometer, also known as a step counter, adults and children can create mini-challenges to get moving! On walks through a park or in the neighborhood, ask, “How quickly can you take 100 steps?” or “How many steps to the park bench?” Mornings or late evenings can include estimating, calculating, and potentially beating old records. Create a family chart to mark step counts at the end of the day!

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The Obstacle Course ​A paced-out driveway and sidewalk chalk offer an exciting way to combine togetherness with exercise. Kids would enjoy creating the circuit comprising beams to jump or crawl under, buckets to weave in and out between, bean bags to toss, six standing stones to build balance, and other items, such as bouncing balls, a hula-hoop, and a balance beam. (Parents should consider creating a few permanent pieces for kids to use, including ropes, stepping-stones, and bars.)

Welcoming the start of summer vacation lends urgency to the clever idea of creating a daily routine. Morning is the ideal time to let go of stress, increase energy levels, and get the day started right! Because it’s too easy to say, “Let’s start tomorrow,” a schedule will help adults and children stay on track. Whether kids want to pick the day’s exercise (written on slips of paper), spin a wheel, agree the night before, or plan a week ahead, knowing the activity will help prepare the mind and body for movement.

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Stretching Lacing a pair of running shoes and hitting the pavement, or sliding onto a bike seat require taking one step backward. Parents sometimes forget the value of preventing injury through preparation. As children sit for long periods, they need a means to reduce muscle tension, improve joint stability, and mobility. Yoga stances are ideal in helping children enhance their flexibility while controlling breathing. As concentration and a sense of relaxation improve, children develop a feeling of inner fulfillment. Start with a book or cards that offer detailed instructions on a child’s bow, cobra, and camel poses, seated toe touch, and stretches termed “cat-cow,” “overhead arm,” “crossbody shoulder,” and “butterfly.”

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Rainy Days Walking with an umbrella in hand may not appeal to everyone; so, consider following a routine on YouTube, such as yoga or

Pilates. If families want a fast-paced cardio workout, consider a dance rhythm game called “Just Dance,” available on all gaming systems. Indoors workouts offer plush surfaces to teach children how to perform a stairway-, wheelbarrow-, and wall-push-up. Try a game of “Mirror Image Challenge” by calling out poses and stretches and seeing which team can mimic twisting and stretching perfectly!

Pack an Adventure Bag Exercise offers spur-of-the-moment opportunities, especially when on the road; therefore, consider packing a bag of fun, comprising kites, bean bags, Frisbees, sand toys, and beach balls. Don’t forget to add sturdy walking and water shoes for everyone in the family. You never know what destination will require delving into the adventure bag.

Studies prove the lifestyles learned in childhood tend to remain throughout adulthood. Parents can make physical activity a family priority, whether it’s mountain biking and hiking in a nearby state park, learning about archery, or kayaking. Every experience opens the door to building a solid foundation of lifetime health.

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I think we all can agree that living through a global pandemic and being restricted to our homes gave us all time to really take in our domestic environments. Not to mention that, for some of us, our homes became our office and our schools, too! This is why Home Advisor has dubbed 2020 “The Year of the Home,” and their most recent survey offers statistics to back that up. According to the survey, average household spending on home services in the U.S. rose to $13,138 in 2020, a $4,000 increase year-over-year.

It could be that one of the home projects on your “to do” list is your interior window treatments. If that’s the case, you need look no further than Carolina Shutter & Blinds.

Carolina Shutter & Blinds has been serving the Triad with window treatments, design and service for 30 years. They carry only top-quality, American brands that come with industry leading warranties, including a Limited Lifetime Warranty on their locally made composite shutters. Direct from their Winston-Salem factory to you means top-quality products built with top-quality materials at competitive prices – no middlemen.

Not only are the products top-notch but their employees have more than 100 years of combined experience, and all of their in-house designers, installers, factory workers and service people are employees – no subcontractors are involved with your home improvement endeavor. One review on their website surely instills a sense of confidence: “Thank you, Carolina Shutter and Blinds, for a great experience. We love our plantation shutters because they have totally changed our home for the better. You folks were so easy to work with and so professional.”

Carolina Shutter & Blinds remains true to their commitment to be American and locally made, as stated here in a recent blog post on their website: “We have always focused on staying true to our American roots and sell American-made products 99% of the time. Our shutters continue to be made right here in North Carolina. Our number-one selling blind is also Carolina-made. American pride, quality and service will continue to be a driving force for us. We are here for our customers and our employees.”

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Celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2021, Carolina Shutter & Blinds has a new ownership team. Seasoned window-covering veterans, the new owners have made significant new investments in the people, processes and products that have served the Triad communities for so long. They are excited to grow this business for another 30 years through a commitment to delivering the marquis customer experience – from design through installation and years of worry-free service.

Remarked one of the new owners, “While the business has changed hands, we haven’t changed direction. We are committed to this community and will always be Carolina’s window fashion leader.”

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When

Salem ENT Associates and Forsyth Head & Neck merged in 1999 to form Piedmont Ear Nose & Throat Associates (PENTA), their combined years of experience served to enhance the medical expertise and patient care available to Forsyth County and beyond. More than twenty years later, PENTA’s commitment to first-class care and personal attention to detail is stronger than ever. Each physician is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery and is highly skilled to provide care to both adults and children. They continue to embrace a variety of new techniques and technology to better serve patients and their families.

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Because children often face a variety of age-specific ear, nose and throat issues, this article will highlight the specialized care available to the youngest PENTA patients. If your child suffers from chronic ear infections or sore throats, your pediatrician will likely refer you to an otolaryngology specialist, like those at PENTA. Each of the eleven physicians and two physician assistants are especially qualified to treat your child’s allergies and other immune diseases, as well as recognizing conditions that can affect their development. Dr. William McGuirt, Jr., one of the physicians at PENTA, is a pediatric ENT specialist and provides here some tips to keep your children healthy and happy in the upcoming season.

“One question parents often ask during the summer months is whether their child’s recurring ear and throat infections are due to allergies, swimmer’s ear, or something else entirely. Allergies are the leading cause of ear problems in children over the age of five, which can affect their development, and can be easily diagnosed in our office. Swimmer’s ear is identified by pain to the touch of the child’s ear and by the presence of drainage from the ear,” explains Dr. McGuirt. “On the other hand, middle ear infections are not typically painful to the touch and do not produce drainage. While waiting to see one of our providers at PENTA, hold a hot compress or warm cloth against the ear for comfort at home, and apply apple cider vinegar drops to each ear.”

“If you notice ear infections occurring more than four times in a six-month period or five to six times within a year; if your child complains of persistent fluid in their ear; or if you see any evidence of hearing loss, your PENTA physician may advise that tubes be placed in the child’s ears to relieve these symptoms and prevent further

“knowledgeable,” “kind,” and “compassionate” when those thankful patients and their loved ones describe the providers at PENTA. Piedmont Ear Nose & Throat Associates, a trusted medical partner for both adults and children in need of ENT care, has conveniently located offices in Winston-Salem, Clemmons, Kernersville, and Mt. Airy. Learn more about their team and services at www.piedmontent.com or call (336) 768.3361.

Summer Tips for Healthy Ears: infections. This out-patient procedure can be performed year-round, but scheduling this and other surgeries (tonsil and/or adenoid removal) during the summer months is generally less disruptive to the child’s attendance during the school year and may allow for a healthier winter overall. “Removing the tonsils can require a recovery period of 7-10 days, making it difficult to remain in school and participate in other activities,” notes Dr. McGuirt.

The entire PENTA staff are committed to excellence and are here to help you! Patients, both young and young-at-heart, find the physicians to be accessible, thoroughly professional and skilled at easing the stress of those in need of surgery. That’s why you’ll hear words like “friendly,”

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SEGWAY into Summer with

BY AMY HILL

With

life getting back to normal this summer, there are no more excuses for not inviting your out-of-town in-laws over for a weekend visit. Tired of taking your date to boring dinners? Why not break the ice on wheels? Triad locals planning on hosting visitors this summer can show their loved ones around town in style (and a helmet) with one of the many tours offered at Triad ECO Adventures.

With knowledgeable and charismatic tour guides, Triad ECO Adventures is guaranteed to show you a good time and leave a great taste in the mouths of Triad tourists.

Triad ECO Adventures is notorious for its iconic trolley tours servicing the area.

Triad Trolleys offers locals and visitors the opportunity to learn more about their surroundings by embarking on three local city trolley tours in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and High Point that highlight each city’s best architecture, notable landmarks, history, and charm. Sweet-toothed tourists will delight in tasting local treats with a historical twist aboard the weekly Moravian Cookies Trail Trolley Tour.

If dessert isn’t up your alley, don’t worry—Triad Trolleys also hosts monthly hot dog tasting tours to suit those craving an adventure on the savory side.

Want to customize your own trolley tour? Triad Trolleys allows groups to reserve private trolley tours for birthday parties, weddings, and more. In need of a good laugh and a cold beer? This summer, the monthly Comedy & BrewPub Trolley Tour departs on Friday evenings at 7:00 p.m., and includes a stop to a local pub to add to the fun. If you’re ready to jump back into the world of live music, board the trolley to see Martha Bassett perform live at the Reeves Theater in Elkin, NC. Locals and visitors looking to stay active on the water this summer can take advantage of the warm weather to sign up for PaddleFit SUP (stand-up paddleboarding) tours. New to the world of paddleboarding? Triad Eco Adventures offers lessons for paddlers age nine and up at Salem Lake, Belews Lake, and Oak Hollow Lake. Independent paddlers can rent SUPs from Triad ECO Adventures at the rental location adjacent to Old Salem, and haul the boards to their lake of choice. With certified instructors taking all necessary safety precautions, nervous paddlers can rest assured that they are in good hands while learning the ropes.

If you’d rather enjoy the fresh air with Triad ECO Adventures on dry land, secure your spot on a Segway tour. Segway tours provide riders with the opportunity to cruise through areas such as Downtown Winston-Salem, Salem Creek Greenway, Historic Washington Park, and Old Salem, and are ideal options for larger groups. Like other tours offered through Triad ECO Adventures, Segway tours can be customized to the riders’ liking in order to provide them with the ultimate Segway experience.

The newest addition to the Triad ECO Adventures menu is a small-group, two-hour guided electric bike tour featuring top-notch PEDEGO pedal-assist electric bikes.

Bike around Downtown Winston-Salem, or choose your own local destination.

PEDEGO pedal-assist electric bikes allow riders to focus less on breaking a sweat and more on sightseeing by helping bikers pedal up the daunting hills of downtown. If you’re an experienced biker who’s feeling spontaneous and wants to take a PEDEGO for a spin sans tour guide, these e-bikes can be rented online by the hour or half-day. Want to own a PEDEGO? Although the charming tour guide isn’t for sale, Triad ECO Adventures allows you to apply your bike tour purchase to the cost of a new or pre-owned PEDEGO bike delivered to your door or loaded into your vehicle.

Interested in seeing everything Triad ECO Adventures has to offer? Triad ECO Adventures highly recommends booking your tour in advance online or by phone. Tours fill up quickly, so don’t wait to reserve your spot. Visit www.triadECOadventures.com to read more about tour options, upcoming events, and staff bios. If you have a tour idea that you don’t see listed on the website, call (336) 722-7777 or e-mail to customize your tour and meet the needs of your party. Follow @triadecoadventures on Instagram and check out the team’s Facebook page to stay up-to-date on the latest news and events.

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3 Money Conversations to Have With Your Kids

BY MARZANO CAPITAL GROUP Here are 3 topics to get your conversations started as you teach your child how to build a solid financial future: • The Difference of Needs vs. Wants. We live in instant gratification, want-driven society and it is a crucial to have a discussion with your child about the differences between a “need” and a ”want”. We “need” food, shelter, clothing, and security to survive – whereas “wants” are something we desire but do not depend on to live. Teach your child that “needs” should be built into their budget, but it is also important to plan for the money for the extras or for the “wants” in life. You can have both, in some cases, if you plan accordingly.

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• Earning Money. One of the first positive experiences that your child can have when it comes to an understanding of finances is the act of earning money. Whether earning an allowance for chores done or help around the house or earning money for a part-time job after school. Earning money through effort helps your child associate value/happiness by way of income for the work done. It is a simple concept that learned early, can have a profound impact.

• Saving Money. Saving money is a habit and its best to instill good habits early. Learning to pay yourself first by saving 10% of your income at a young age will pay dividends (no pun intended) throughout a lifetime. You can teach younger children about saving money through the use of a piggy bank, and older child through opening a savings accounts and setting up various goals that can be achieved in a realistic timeframe.

Recently, the FINRA Investor Education Foundation ran a study with results showing that financial literacy was a strong indicator of positive future financial outcomes for people (Williams, 2020). Another study indicating how critical the knowledge and skills needed to managing money are, shows where the root of the problem may lie. Financial literacy is not a subject that primary schools tend to teach well, if they teach it at all. These lessons are best taught at home. In 2017 T. Rowe Price ran a survey that indicated 69% of parents have reluctance when it comes to talking about money with their children (T. Rowe Price, 2017). The only way to close this disconnect is to start talking about money with our children and you need to have some ways to get a conversation going. We can help you with that….

Teaching kids while they are young can help them build a strong and positive relationship with money. That positive relationship can jumpstart the desire to earn money, save, and build up a secure future. If you would like more personalized financial guidance as you educate your kids about money, please contact us for a complimentary consultation.

SOURCES Williams. (2020, October 29). New Research: Financial Literacy Is Significant Indicator of Positive Future Financial Outcomes and Behaviors | FINRA.org. FINRA. https://www.finra.org/ media-center/newsreleases/2020/new-research-financial-literacysignificant-indicator-positive

Content in this material is for general information only and not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. No strategy assures success or protects against loss. Investing involves risk including loss of principal.

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HUNGRYFORHOPE:NeighborsHelpingNeighbors

BY TABATHA RENEGAR If you’re like me, each year when you see the billboards and advertisements for Crisis Control Ministry’s (CCM) signature event, Hope du Jour, you start making notes. In case you’re not familiar, Hope du Jour is a partnership between CCM and over 140 local food and beverage businesses throughout Forsyth County that for one day, always the first Tuesday of May, donate 10% of their sales that day back to CCM. So, when the list of participating restaurants was published, plans would be made to eat out that day for each meal!

Plans will be made differently this year as CCM, like so many nonprofits, has had to pivot and rethink their fundraising efforts and strategies. And I happen to think this is one of the best examples of making lemonade from lemons in a post-pandemic world!

This year, the Development Team at CCM understood that their Hope du Jour partners were still struggling financially because of the economic impact of the pandemic, and they wanted to do something to support them and drive business to their doors. Therefore,

the decision was made not to host the 31st Annual Hope du Jour this year, and instead, Hungry for Hope was created.

For the entire month of June, CCM will be advertising local food and beverage businesses that have participated in Hope du Jour in the past with one goal: to get the community to support local food and beverage establishments. Many of the participating restaurants have supported neighbors in crisis for over 15 years! This year, CCM will not be asking for a donation from Hope du Jour partners. Hungry for Hope is a way for Crisis Control Ministry to say “thank you” to all the previous participants of Hope du Jour that are still in business and to encourage the community to patronize their establishments.

The campaign sponsors, along with CCM staff and volunteers, want to give local food and beverage businesses that have supported the Ministry and helped neighbors in crisis for years free advertising to help them survive the pandemic. In lieu of donations, Crisis Control Ministry will use the Hungry for Hope marketing campaign to spread awareness of CCM and the services they offer to those experiencing a time of financial crisis.

If that doesn’t epitomize the meaning of ‘community,’ I am not sure what does!

So, this month, I have bookmarked: hopedujour.org/find-a-restaurant/ and will look forward to doing my part to support the neighbors who have worked so hard to keep moving forward, serving and providing for you and me. Next year, I’ll enjoy a day of restaurant hopping on May 3, 2022!

For the complete list of dozens of restaurants and business in the area that would love to see you during Hungry for Hope, visit: hopedujour.org/find-a-restaurant/.

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Aspiring College Swimmer?

Swim with the Pros at King Triton Aquatic Club

BY AMY HILL AND VAVINA LAPHAM

Does

your child show an interest in swimming, whether competitive or collegiate? With summer approaching and the upcoming televised Olympic Trials preparing swimmers for the Olympic Games in Tokyo, now is the ideal time to invest in your child’s aspiring swimming interest or collegiate career.

King Triton Aquatic Club (KTAC) is a new swimming club bringing elite-level swim programming to the Triad, with a cutting-edge approach to service your swimmer in and out of the water. KTAC has partnered with leaders in the industry to guarantee that your swimmers not only have elite-level coaching, but also individualized sport performance training, access to confidence mentoring, sports nutrition, and

sport psychology. This will help ensure your child’s development on all levels in order to achieve their individual goals, and will aid in the pursuit of collegiate aspirations. The same elite-level coaching is offered to swimmers at every level, even for younger swimmers looking to explore the world of competitive swim.

KTAC is owned by Triad native Vavina Lapham, who also serves as Head Coach and Aquatics Director at Salem Academy & College. KTAC is officially kicking off on June 1st, with water space at Greensboro Aquatic Center and Winston-Salem State University with additional space coming soon to ensure the demands for the team are met and to provide easy access for all swimmers in the Triad area. Team placement tryouts will be June 9th, 16th, and 30th from 3-5 p.m. at Greensboro Aquatic Center.

Children ages seven and up (or turning seven by November 15th) are eligible to join the competitive team. We will be offering a novice swimmer pre-competitive team for ages four and up. Swimmers will receive thorough coaching by certified USA swimming coaches aimed at teaching proper technique, building endurance, and having fun. This detail-oriented coaching focus will also help prepare swimmers who wish to pursue their collegiate-level swimming goals.

Inspired to create KTAC due to her life-long passion for swimming, Vavina is putting her decades of knowledge and experience in competitive and collegiate swimming to good use. Starting at age seven, Vavina swam competitively under coach Phyllis Steimel at the Rowan Aquatic Center in Salisbury, N.C., and credits Coach Steimel as one of the most influential forces in her swimming and coaching career.

Vavina began her coaching career at the age of 18 in northern Florida.

After taking a few years off to spend with her young children, she then went on to coach at Swim Atlanta, traditionally a Top-5 team in the US for nearly 50 years. Vavina spent six years coaching alongside Elite National Coach Landon Harris, and current University of North Carolina assistant coach Allyson Sweeney, gaining the experience and training she is bringing to KTAC and the Triad.

Vavina moved back home to the Triad area nearly three years ago and has been training swimmers of all levels in the community ever since. She began with Enfinity Aquatic Club after returning to the Triad, and now enjoys introducing swimmers to the sport through the summer league programs in town at Westwood Swim and Tennis Club as the current head coach of Brookberry Farm Summer Swim Team.

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Recently, Olivia Kleven, a Salem College swimmer coached by Vavina, was nominated for the NCAA Female Athlete of the Year—a testament to the coaching that she provides and the highly skilled swimmers she coaches. In addition to coaching competitive swim, Vavina has a focus and passion for drowning prevention. She gives her time to teach water safety and lifeguard instruction, and will be offering swim lessons through KTAC to do her part to impact this epidemic.

After moving back home and surveying the Triad area, Vavina discovered that there was space in our community for another swim program to support the growing population. To ensure a unique and differentiated experience beyond just swimming, Vavina and her business partner Jonathan Elolf enlisted the help of Vavina’s elite coaching friends.

Confidence Coach Christen Shefchunas is one of the partners that has signed on board at KTAC to provide a resource to KTAC swimmers and families in navigating the sport of swimming. Christen has years of swim coaching experience at Michigan State University, Southern Methodist University, and the University of Miami. She also worked with Team Elite in 2015, where she helped Olympians and National Team members prepare for the 2016 Olympic Trials and Olympic Games.

Dr. Megan Cannon is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in sports psychology, and will also be joining the KTAC team as a resource for families to utilize. With multiple appearances on ESPN as a sports psychology expert, she will provide sound advice and value to KTAC swimmers and parents.

Jennifer Brunelli will be supporting the club with her vast knowledge of nutrition and dietetics. As the former sports dietitian for the Carolina Panthers and owner of Charlotte-based nutrition consulting business RDpro, LLC, Jennifer will be hosting monthly talks with the team, demonstrating healthy cooking lessons, and providing recipes for families on the go to encourage children to eat healthy in order to support their growing bodies. With these expert ladies on staff, along with the strong swim coaches Vavina and Jonathan have crafted for KTAC, the program will support athletes in becoming champions in and out of the water.

Backed by Triton Amateur Swimming Foundation, also spearheaded by Vavina, KTAC is working towards its goal of building a facility in King, NC, that will serve 300 children weekly. Please see www.kingtritonaquatics.com for more details.

On October 23rd, Triton Amateur Swimming Foundation will host an inaugural gala at the Maple Chase Country Club in order to raise money to support “learn to swim” scholarships, competitive swimming scholarships, and to help build a facility to support the community needs and become home of King Triton Aquatics. Fox 8’s Chad Tucker will be acting as the master of ceremonies at the Triton Goggles Gala, and will be accompanied by auctioneer Wayne Canada, along with a live performance by Jukebox Rehab. Sponsors include Sound Illusions, Arena Sports, Wild Things Florist, Snap Post Photo Booth, Dr. Megan Cannon, and Christen Shefchunas.

If you are interested in learning more about King Triton Aquatics Club or the Triton Goggles Gala, please visit the website at www.kingtritonaquatics.com, or contact Vavina directly at vavina@kingtritonaquatics.com.

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Honoring the American Flag to the End

BY CAROLYN S PETERSON

There’s

truly nothing more beautiful than an American flag blowing in the wind against the backdrop of a blue sky. Knowing that it represents freedom and those who fought and sacrificed their lives for our rights always reminds me of the blessings of being an American. Because of all our flag represents, treating it with the dignity it deserves is important.

So what do you do with your flag when it becomes damaged or tattered over time? Just as there is an etiquette for displaying Old Glory, there’s also a proper way of disposing of flags in a dignified manner.

Flag Dos and Don’ts Many people know the basics: you honor the United States flag by keeping it off the ground, never flying it upside down, and you should always face the flag with your hand over your heart when saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

According to the U. S. Flag Code, amended in 1976 by Congress, “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” Our flag is also considered a living entity and, as such, has all the rights thereof, including the right to exist and expire with dignity. Because of this code, there are dos and don’ts of flag disposal.

In Lewisville, NC, there is a U. S. flag disposal receptacle located behind The G. Galloway Community Center, 131 Lucy Lane.

This receptacle was purchased after a fundraiser organized by Michael Simones for his Eagle Scout project with Troop 752.

The receptacle is monitored, and when full, the local scout troop holds a ceremony which includes burning of the flags, completely, the preferred manner of disposal. While the flags burn, witnesses of the ceremony recite the Pledge of Allegiance or salute, ending the ceremony with a moment of silence before burying the ashes. Other locations that accept worn flags are fire departments, the local VFW, and many hardware stores.

If you don’t have a means to drop your flag off for disposal, you should still follow the guidelines for a dignified disposal.

Flags don’t always have to be disposed of with the official scout or flag ceremony. According to the VFW, you first need to fold the flag in its customary manner. (Note, if your flag is made of polyester or nylon, do not burn it due to the harmful chemicals in the fabric that are released in burning.) Start your fire (if allowed in your area) and if you are able to watch it and control the fire, make sure it’s big enough to fully burn the flag before you place the folded flag on it. Next, salute the flag and say the Pledge of Allegiance or hold a moment of silence.

Once the flag has been fully consumed, make sure to extinguish the fire safely, in accordance with all local fire laws, then bury the ashes. Burying the flag in a sturdy wooden box is also an option.

There are few icons in our lives that represent so much to us as Americans, but our flag is a sacred representation of all our country has fought for to keep our rights and freedoms, and it deserves to be flown proudly and retired in a dignified manner.

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EVERY MEaL. EVERY DaY. For too many families, the summer break from school is less about fun in the sun and more about coping with added challenges. The majority of children lose access to the free or low cost meals they receive during the school year. Childcare expenses often go up.

Many families will turn to the Second Harvest network for help. So we are turning to you.

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Now through June 30, 2021, a gift from your family will be matched $1 for $1, up to $300,000, to provide healthy food for local families.

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CASUAL FURNITURE WORLD

Easy Summer Living!

BY MARTIE EMORY

Now,

more than ever, our family’s outdoor space is a necessary treat for the soul—where we relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect with nature and friends. If you’re welcoming summer with a renewed interest in sprucing up your outdoor living space, the talented team at Casual Furniture World should be your first and only call!

Catching up with Josh Rowell—whose family has owned and operated Casual Furniture World for over 37 years—gives us some insight into the process of staging your dream space at home while savoring the longer hours of summer days!

FF: W hat’s the first thing clients should consider when designing a new outdoor space for the summer? How does your design team begin the process?

JOSH: We like to discuss how the client wants to use the space: Will dining be the primary activity, or lounging, or do we have enough space for both, and for how many people? Our designers then work with the physical limitations of the space and design aesthetics, such as focal points, colors, and overall style preferences. Even with the popularity of online shopping, we still take great pride in our showrooms, where customers can actually sit and test the comfort of all our furniture.

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FF: What are the easiest and most stylish options for providing shade?

JOSH: Our cantilever umbrellas seem to be loved by customers who own them, and they are available in multiple sizes and colors, and also rotate, tilt, and even roll! This is the ultimate, versatile shade system that’s an easy delivery and setup without mounting an awning to the house or building a permanent structure. We also have cantilever umbrellas with built-in lighting and a battery pack option.

FF: Tell us about some of the most popular outdoor furniture styles and fabrics?

Which ones are most durable? Which are best suited for kids?

JOSH: Believe it or not, all our fabrics are great choices! We only use premium, solution-dyed acrylic fabrics, and Sunbrella is one of our largest vendors, offering solution-dyed acrylic fabrics that are extremely durable, colorfast, water-resistant, and bleach- cleanable. They are perfect for kids, dogs, and even red-wine spills!

FF: Are outdoor grills still a popular addition? How do you design an entire outdoor space around a grilling area?

JOSH: Absolutely! Just as the kitchen is the heart of the home, the grill—or a complete outdoor kitchen—will become the heart of the outdoor living space.

Smokers, grills, griddles, and outdoor-rated refrigerators can complete the perfect setup. One of my favorite things to do is take a customer’s ideas and a rough sketch, and make the complete outdoor kitchen come to life with aluminum or PVC outdoor cabinetry, adding all of the appliances to suit their wants and needs. Our vendors supply 3D CAD drawings based upon our specifications, so potential clients can see exactly what their outdoor kitchen will look like before making a final decision.

FF: If my current outdoor furniture needs a face lift—can you also help me with a re-do?

JOSH: We absolutely can help if the customer is looking to replace or add to their existing space. Working with existing colors and styles is not a problem

at all, and if the customer is wanting to re-work or update furniture they already have, our sister company, Triad Cushion, is best suited to step in. They can assist with chair re-slinging, new outdoor cushions, or cushion casings.

Let the well-trained sales associates of Casual Furniture World (many with previous design experience!) guide your dream towards the perfect outdoor space. Casual Furniture World is located at 1500 Hanes Mall Blvd in Winston-Salem, 336-760-1766, and online at casualfurnitureworld.com. Hours are Monday– Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, 12 p.m.5 p.m. You can also visit their showrooms in Greensboro, NC, and Myrtle Beach, SC, and follow them on Facebook and Instagram @CasualFurnitureWorld.

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FCDS is Celebrating Wins from a Successful School Year After going virtual in March 2020 and curtailing many in-person events in accordance with CDC guidelines and state mandates after Forsyth Country Day School returned in the fall, they adapted quickly and delivered an incredible school year with both virtual and inperson events.

Here are some highlights:

Homecoming Court

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Blood Drive

Monarch Butterfly Release

Orchestra and Chorus Concerts

Musical Performances

The Color Run

If your child would thrive in an engaging learning environment where students are prepared for what’s ahead—no matter what— check out FCDS. Learn more at FCDS.org or give us a call at 336.945.3151. Schedule your tour at FCDS.org/admission/schedule-your-tour!

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How has your own experience as a dad changed how you view your own father?

I definitely have a newfound respect for my pops. I often call him up now and ask him if he remembers caring for me as an infant in the same way I’m caring for my son. It’s hard to imagine my dad waking up in the wee hours of the morning to clean up dirty diapers that I made. I actually feel a greater sense of camaraderie with him. We’ve been through the same “boot camp,” and we both know the toll a newborn brings, and the sheer pride of seeing that little one grow.

A First-Time Father’s Day Perspective

BY TARYN JEREZ, Interview with Leo Jerez Siobhan Lorraine Photography

The

old saying goes that a woman becomes a mother when she finds out she’s pregnant while a man becomes a father once he holds his baby. There is a plethora of women’s perspectives as first-time mothers from parenting magazines to mommy blogs, but what about the transition that men feel becoming a dad? Society’s appreciation of the roles that fathers play in their children’s lives has definitely grown beyond the simple balance of discipline and provider with a side of dad jokes, thankfully. I thought it would be fun to sit down with my own husband and new dad to our sweet baby boy as he celebrates his very first Father’s Day to share his perspective.

Which moment did you truly feel like you had become a dad?

Honestly, I’m still not sure I “feel” like a dad. I definitely get little moments of “Dad feels.” For instance, the first time the doctor walked in and asked me, “Hi, are you Isaiah’s dad?” or when I come downstairs after work and he looks up at me and smiles and screams “Dada” with that little voice of his. But, outside of those moments, I still honestly feel like regular old me.

But, maybe that’s what fatherhood has always been about; just a “fake it ‘til you make it” thing where nobody really feels like they have this fatherhood role down perfectly.

I guess if I had to pick one “moment” that really stands out as the most “Dad moment” so far would be buying my first pair of New Balances and khaki shorts! That and the first time Isaiah wrapped his little hand around my finger. There will never be anything that compares to that.

What has becoming a dad in the last year taught you about fatherhood?

I feel like I’ve learned the true meaning of responsibility. Before becoming a father, it was very easy to fall into habitual thoughts that were, frankly, selfish. Now, I feel like most of my thoughts and efforts go towards the preservation and well-being of our beautiful boy. The first few months home from the hospital, you quickly realize that nobody else is going to take the responsibility of fathering your child, and you have to step up as a man and be there for your kid.

Also, I don’t know if it’s just me, but it seems that sense of responsibility also manifests itself as a severely unwarranted fear of dying and leaving my son behind without a dad; I suddenly see the danger in everyday life around me where before I was more blissfully unaware. I never had so many morbid thoughts until after becoming a father!

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I’ve also found that I care a lot more now about the legacy of the Jerez-family name. I consider my dad to be a very special human being; he can capture an audience like no other and show superhuman levels of empathy and genuine care for others. A lot of my own unique personality, I attribute directly to him. Well, now it’s my job to pass that on to my son. And, one day when both I and my father are no longer on this earth, my boy will then carry on our name and that special “Jerez” aura. And, that is something really special.

What advice do you hope to impart on your son when he becomes a dad one day?

Son, all you can do is your best, every single day. You will question yourself. You will feel like you’re falling short. But, rest assured that when your child looks to you and seeks comfort, then you will know you’re doing everything right for them. No one has this all figured out on day one. But, just as you hope to impart wisdom on your child, be open to learn from them as well, and you will soon find yourself amongst the ranks of the greatest dads around.

Also, you pamper that mama. She carried and gave birth to that baby for you, and whatever she needs, you step up and do it for her without hesitation until she’s fully recovered – and even after.

As you celebrate the special father-figures in your life this Father’s Day, I encourage you to ask some of these questions to learn more about what “becoming Dad” was like for them. You may learn something new about their perspective and journey to family and fatherhood that you can look back on for years to come.

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Are Your Kids Ready to Kick Off the Summer?

Sign Them Up for Summer Camp with Triad Sports Management

BY AMY HILL

If

your children are bursting at the seams with energy and seem to have an interest in sports, it might be time to enroll them in a soccer league or team sport. Even if you’re an adult with a full-time job looking to reintroduce yourself to the sport you played in high school or college, Triad Sports Management is able to accommodate sports enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.

With locations in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and Advance, Triad Sports Management (TSM) is easily accessible to all Triad residents interested in getting involved. TSM is home to men’s, women’s, and co-ed indoor soccer leagues year-round. This winter, TSM will resume their youth recreational and competitive indoor soccer leagues as well.

While Triad Sports Management is home to adult and youth soccer leagues, TSM also encourages small children to participate in team sports through their Lil’ Players at the Plex program. Designed for young children ages two to four, the Lil’ Players program is structured to teach tots the basics of movement, balance, and coordination, with a focus on sports such as hockey, baseball, soccer, and football. This fall, TSM will be hosting Lil’ Players classes at their Rise Indoor Sports location in Advance. For more information on Lil’ Players at the Plex, contact Leane Kuhner at leanekuhnertsm@gmail.com.

What if your small child is showing athletic promise or natural talent, but is apprehensive about team sports? Many parents are unsure whether coaxing their reluctant child into participating in a sport or hobby is the right move.

Leane Kuhner suggests baby steps in socialization as a potential solution.

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“I would encourage the child to be around their friends, but not necessarily in a sports setting right from the start,” explains Leane.

“Free play often turns into a game of some sort.

Try encouraging them to play games such as tag, capture the flag, and ‘kick the can’ before introducing them to team sports.”

If your child tests the waters of team sports and decides that he or she does not want to continue participating, TSM staff members are very understanding and accommodating when parents and children change their minds. In some cases, children who have previously withdrawn from TSM youth programs will return months or years later after having a change of heart. TSM staff will not pressure adults or children into finishing out a season if their hearts are not in the game.

When it comes to sports—especially contact sports—injuries are inevitable. What happens if you or your child is injured during a game? TSM is prepared to perform first-aid when necessary, with their Proehlific Park and Rise facilities being covered by Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical staff.

While COVID-19 kept many children cooped up for months on end, Triad Sports Management is happy to be hosting their Summer Sports Camp this year. For boys and girls ages 6 through 13, soccer camp will be held at TSM’s Proehlific Park location on June 14th-18th and June 21st-25th. Rise Sports Complex will be hosting MultiSport Camp on July 12th-16th and July 26th-30th. MultiSport Camp will also be held at TSM’s Greensboro Sportsplex location on July 19th-23rd and August 2nd-6th. Summer camp registration fees are $200, with an early bird registration fee of only $175.

Nervous about playing team sports during the COVID-19 pandemic? TSM is adamant about following all guidelines issued to keep all players and staff members safe. According to Leane, “TSM had a successful indoor winter league season at all of our indoor facilities.

Our numbers were a little lower than normal, which is understandable. The facilities ran at a limited capacity, and everyone who entered the facility wore a mask—including players. As long as the mask mandate remains in place this summer, TSM will continue to follow the same guidelines.”

Ready to sign up for a soccer league or summer camp?

Visit triadsportsmanagement.com for additional information regarding TSM’s programs, summer camps, policies, and locations. Follow @triadsportsmanagement on Instagram or check out the Facebook page to stay updated on the latest news from the TSM team.

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showed older U.S. adults are texting, emailing, and using phones more now than before the pandemic.

Additionally, their use of videoconferencing has skyrocketed. As of 2019, about half had never used video chat. By 2020, 70 percent had, with one in three older adults using it weekly.

Annual tech spending also increased exponentially in the age 50 plus group – from $394 to $1,144. Use in the age group for activities like ordering groceries rose from six percent to 24 percent; from 28 percent to 40 percent for telehealth visits, ordering prescriptions, or making appointments; and use for financial transactions increased 37 percent to 53 percent.

The AARP’s report indicates another type of digital divide for older adults.

They noted about 15 percent of U.S. adults over the age of 50 (38 million people) have no high-speed internet access, and cost is the biggest issue.

QR Code Comeback

Consumer Trends Continue Shift in 2021 More than a year into the global COVID-19 crisis and questions about post-pandemic life are emerging. Many wonder: what shifts in consumer attitudes will stick?

While the crystal ball on post-COVID life is still cloudy, some impacts continue to come into focus. For more about broader trends, keep reading.

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Easy-to-scan QR (Quick Response) codes made a big comeback during the pandemic. In 2020, the nearly three decades old QR technology found a place just about everywhere, from doctor’s offices to workplaces. An April study by Ivanti Research released found 57 percent of respondents noticed an increase in QR code usage last year, and 83 percent said they used a QR code to make a payment for the first time ever.

With broader acceptance, Ivanti cautions consumers to be aware of what a QR code can do once it’s scanned. They note to be aware that QR codes can give away physical locations, carry malicious URLs, or download an application.

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Credit bureau Experian noted in April that its recent consumer survey showed Americans feeling better about their finances. Their optimism – buoyed by the confidence that came with more closely managing finances during 2020 – resulted in higher credit scores. Experian said the average FICO Score hit a record high of 710 last year, a seven-point increase from 2019.

Experian noted consumers plan to stay diligent. Almost half of those surveyed said they’d use the recent stimulus payment to pay bills, while 44 percent plan to put the money into savings. Experian added that nearly two out of three people plan to find new ways to save money in upcoming months, and 36 percent will work to improve or maintain their credit score.

Experian’s advice for the rest of the year? Don’t forget to re-stock your emergency savings account.

Seniors More Tech-Savvy Aging advocacy group AARP recently reported that with limited social interaction during the pandemic, older adults increased their use of technology to stay connected. The AARP’s 2021 Tech Trends Report

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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) notes a growing number of consumers are seeking homes with features that are good for the environment. A March 2021 NAR survey reports that the increased focus on wellness and sustainability created by the pandemic is taking shape with homebuyers through investments that make good environmental – and fiscal – sense.

Over half of NAR respondents said their clients were interested in sustainability, with 32 percent saying they’d been directly involved with buying or selling a property that had green or eco-friendly features in the past 12 months.

A majority of Realtors – 82 percent – said properties with solar panels were available in their market. Another 40 percent said solar panels increased the perceived property value of a home. Additionally, almost a quarter said high-performance homes – defined as using a science based approach to overall efficiency and durability – increased the dollar value offered versus similar homes.

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Keeping Your Family Active During COVID

BY KAREN COOPER

As

we all know, the COVID-19 pandemic shut much of our world down for a time. Schools have been closed (hello, virtual learning!), athletic activities were canceled, recreation facilities were shuttered and gatherings were either prohibited or limited to small group size. And breathing the airspace of others was just scary. However, some very creative people came up with fun and inventive ways to keep themselves and their kids moving, while spending more time at home.

First and foremost….Get Everyone Outside!!

Whether it’s the backyard, an open space in the neighborhood or a park, getting outside feels amazing these days! It is still important to stay six feet apart from people (unless they are in your “safe group”) and maskwearing is advised, but the good news is that you are less likely to catch the virus outdoors. Most parks are open, bike trails and hiking trails are accessible, or you can just find a sunny area to have a picnic.

Stick To a Routine Studies have shown that family routines contribute positively to social and emotional well-being in children. Stick to a routine, with regular wake-ups and regular meal times…also keep to scheduled activity every day so the kids know to look forward to that time. If possible, try to get at least an hour of good, fun physical activity every day, as this will have excellent health and mental health benefits for everyone. As with anything, stay flexible, as weather and different needs can throw a curve ball into the best-laid plans.

Get Kids Involved with Sports As things start opening back up, getting your youngsters involved in a sport may be a great option. The risk of COVID-19 is slightly increased if they participate in a team sport, so it’s important to find organizations and coaches who believe in following CDC guidelines. Outdoor activities are a better choice than indoor, and to really be on the safe side, you might consider sports like tennis or golf. If your child is going to participate in team sports, find a team that follows the same philosophy you do to keep your kids safe.

Go for a Walk or Bike Ride in Your Neighborhood Round everyone up and explore your neighborhood! Maybe even meet some socially distanced neighbors while you’re at it. As long as you stick to the “six-feet-apart” rule,

this can be an easy, fun way to get some exercise without getting in the car. You will probably want to consider a good time of day for these activities. A time when a minimal amount of people will be out doing the same thing. Maybe around dinner time when others in the neighborhood are inside eating dinner would be a good time for you to get active? Think about what would work well for you and also keep crowds to a minimum.

Create a playground in the Backyard Say the words “Backyard playground” and the kid’s wheels will probably start turning.

This can be a fun activity for your family to design, set up and play with. Check out You Tube and Pinterest for ideas and find something that meets your budget and level of commitment (how much work you are willing to put into this thing). You may already have items at home that you could use. Things like pool toys, hula hoops, folding chairs and step ladders for an obstacle course. Rope and a spare tire for a tire swing. Tarps, dish soap and a garden hose for the best slip n’ slide ever!

Proceed with caution, but you may have never imagined the backyard could be so much fun!

Even though things are opening back up and you may feel safer participating in activities outside, don’t let your guard down completely. Choose locations that will be less crowded, continue to practice social distancing and make sure your kids know to do the same. Always wear your mask if the environment gets crowded.

Finally, remind your family to wash their hands often, either at the sink with warm, soapy water, or with hand sanitizer for at least 30 seconds….and not to touch their faces!

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How to Host a Successful Community Garage Sale

BY TARYN JEREZ

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Summer days are the perfect time to organize a community garage sale and part with items in your home that are no longer serving you, while making a little spending money for summer activities! There are so many benefits to coming together to host a multi-family garage sale! From added motivation and accountability, to larger customer traffic and sales, a community garage sale can be simple and successful, if you know what to do!

Here are five steps to roll out a successful community garage sale your neighborhood will thank you for!

#1

NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKING: Enlist the Help of a Neighbor or Two to Plan Your Sale It’s exciting to think about the possibilities of getting everyone together for a joint venture, and remember, even the simplest of tasks can sometimes feel a little overwhelming alone! Reach out to a few neighbors to see if they are interested in helping plan the community sale, or create a post on Facebook or Nextdoor with an all-call! Having additional hands (and minds) on deck will be helpful when figuring out all the logistics. You’ll want to decide on a date to host the event, such as a Friday or Saturday, as these days tend to be most successful! Be sure to lock down a time frame as well, keeping in mind that most garage sale shoppers love to start their adventures early in the morning.

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GET THE WORD OUT: Create a Marketing Plan and Assign Responsibilities Spreading the word is your biggest responsibility as the planner! Think about the strong suits of each person helping plan the sale and assign different roles to

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each person. You’ll want to create a flyer for neighbors with all the important details on them to pass out to houses: date, time, sale coordinator contact information for questions, and helpful suggestions, such as how much change to have on them and tips for set-up. Divvy up the role of flyer distribution around your neighborhood so everyone is helping get the word out. Who will create signage and who will actually put out the signs the night before the sale?

Who is the Internet-savvy neighbor ready to create a Facebook Marketplace ad or Craigslist post to market the event?

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EXTRA EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT: Inform Your Neighborhood about Dates and Details The most important step in hosting a successful community garage sale is communication with your community! The flyers your planning committee created will be passed out, of course, per your marketing plan, but make sure whose ever contact information is on the flyer gets back to any questions that may be asked. If you have an HOA with access to a neighborhood e-mail list or Facebook group, perhaps send a reminder about the sale or create a poll to see who plans to participate! If you and your family tend to walk around the block in the evenings, don’t be shy! Embrace a little “howdy neighbor” Southern hospitality and let them know about the upcoming event!

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Create Sustainable Ways to Part with Non- Purchased Goods It may seem like your planning checklist is complete, but knowing what to do after the sale ends is just as important. The fact is, so many families will enjoy clearing out their homes and garages of unwanted items that the thought of bringing unsold

goods back into their home feels awful.

To avoid an unwarranted amount of useful items being wasted and sent to landfills, have a plan in place for what your community can do with unsold items. Have a few people who will pick up unwanted items to donate to a local thrift store or charity after the sale. You can also offer a drop-off location at someone’s home to make it easier. Be sure to include this information on the flyer you send out to your community.

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GAIN FEEDBACK: Survey Your Community About Their Experience When it’s all said and done, you hope your efforts knocked it out of the park, and your neighbors enjoyed the community garage sale experience! While customers are looking around, ask how they found out about the sale to see which marketing tactics worked. Do they live in the community or did they see the sale on your Facebook post? If you are able to tag a family member in to keep an eye on things, try to walk around your block to talk to participating neighbors about how things are going during the sale.

The information will help you determine any changes you’d want to make next time around and even help you make the decision to host again or not. Plus, this is a great opportunity to mingle with neighbors you may not have had the chance to meet just yet!

Remember, as cliche as it might sound, be sure to add “have fun” to the list! The best way to determine if a community garage sale is successful is if you and your neighbors enjoy themselves and feel like your efforts were met with positive feelings. Now get out there, start planning your own sale and go make some money!

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it always helpful to help our teenagers? As parents, we are constantly at the ready to protect, advise, remind and suggest alternatives…all in the spirit of keeping them safe and making their lives easier. Our intentions are good! But the response from our teens is sometimes exasperation or frustration when we try to help. They may need it (in our eyes), but they don’t want it. They are learning how to do things on their own, and they may sense that we are robbing them of that.

A hard lesson for parents…

When we anticipate things that might go wrong for our teens and implement solutions behind the scenes, are we really helping them? Are we just doing it for them? And is it more about satisfying our own need for control and to feel like everything is okay? Maybe you, too, feel anxiety and discomfort when your kids make mistakes and have to live with the consequences. We know in our hearts it’s the right thing to let them learn from their own mistakes, but it sure can be painful to watch.

How can we do better?

“LOVING DETACHMENT”

This means letting teens deal with the logical consequences of their actions without intervening. (Easier said than done!) The ability to detach from the outcome is a powerful one. It gives us parents freedom! We can allow our children to learn from their experiences and accept the consequences of their actions. It also allows our teenagers to identify solutions to their own problems, which is a skill they will need far beyond the teenage years. This kind of independence shows our teenagers that they have their own power and that it feels good to make good choices.

Detachment doesn’t always mean leaving your teenager to his/her own devices.

Sometimes parental intervention is absolutely necessary. However, before you step in, ask yourself if your help is more helpful for them or for you. Is your help allowing them to get out of doing something hard that would benefit them in the long run? Sometimes we just want to save the day, and it’s much

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more difficult to just do nothing…but sometimes doing nothing is best.

ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO EXPLORE HIS/HER OPTIONS Encourage and support your teenager’s exploration and experimentation in the spirit of finding out what they like and what they’re good at. You can certainly share your interests with them, but you may find that they aren’t that interested.

That’s okay! Allow them to do their own thing.

SUPPORT YOUR TEENAGERS IN THEIR CHOICES We all have dreams for what we want our children to be. Maybe you dreamed of your son as a star athlete or your daughter as a scientist...if those things don’t happen the way you had hoped, mourn for what might have been, but then move on to love and adore the child in front of you who has other skills and talents to be celebrated.

Don’t try to push your child into an area where he/she doesn’t belong, just because that was your dream. Instead, embrace what you find your child to be

passionate about and support them all the way! Your teenager wants to please you more than anything! Find a way to be their biggest supporter.

DON’T WORRY ABOUT HOW IT WILL LOOK ON THEIR COLLEGE APPLICATION. There are many different avenues to take after High School. Many different colleges that look for a variety of skills and backgrounds. Shift the focus to what makes your teenager truly excited about life. Finding a passion, a talent, or skill, something that truly motivates them will be an area they will want to pursue for the future. This matters so much more than what looks good on a college application. Supporting your teenager’s interests and helping him or her find the things that bring them joy are ways of showing love to your child as they navigate this tricky time between youth and adulthood.

Accept your teen for who they are and encourage their true gifts. Let go of your dreams of who they should be and watch them become who they really are!

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BY LISA S.T. DOSS “What-if?”, those worrisome words, appear in the conscious spinning topics in our mind, from safety and financial security, to loved ones and pet health. Asking, “What can I do?” leads to a proactive decision to invest time in the ultimate insurance policy—valuable life skills encompassing food, water, and medical care! In any emergency, from extreme weather to a personal disaster, you have the power to take charge of your fate by making plans and taking action!

A toolbox used to be a gift of passage to new drivers, graduates, and homeowners.

Every item within could mend, resolve, and fix everything and anything with a twist, pressure, or application. The only way to learn how to use each tool was through trial and error, while muttering phrases like, “too small” or “too big!” Today, the toolbox has more than just screwdrivers, pliers, and hammers. It comes with live-saving uses!

A FEW ITEMS IN YOUR TOOL KIT:

• A claw hammer, ideal for home repairs and carpentry needs.

TIP: When breaking up hard soil, a claw hammer offers more punch than conventional gardening tools.

• Philips and flat head screwdriver sets accommodate an array of sizes and types.

TIP: The head of the Phillips screwdriver resembles a cross. Buy brands that have the size engraved on the head. They will fit all screws made in the United States. For a general purpose screwdriver, select a numbertwo tool.

• Standard and metric socket set for mechanical repairs.

• Crescent wrenches and Allen or Hex keys TIP: I f space or budget considerations restrict buying multiple wrenches, choose an adjustable one, called the crescent!

• Multiple-sized pliers, useful in plumbing and mechanical work.

TIP: N eedle-nose-pliers are an asset when needing to hold a small nail or grabbing hold of a small object for removal.

• Handsaw, for cutting wood TIP: B uy a higher “tooth” count to ensure clean cuts.

• Metal files to repair or sharpen tools.

• A 25-foot tape measure.

• A pry bar, useful in carpentry needs.

TIP: An ideal tool to gain leverage to gain entry. Without a pry bar, try the claw on your hammer!

• Nails and screws in different diameters and lengths.

TIP: Use spice or relish jars for easy storage, and label based on size!

• One-hundred feet of cordage, multiple bungee cords, and winch straps for tiedowns and bundling.

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ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL TOOLS: ADHESIVE The invisible glue with super strength is the catalyst for fantastic successes bonding two items together-- a musthave in a tool kit. When tears and holes are too big for super glue, duct tape has its place. Ideal for repairing radiator hoses and use as a medical band-aid in extreme circumstances, the waterproof polyethylene tape that possesses a super-strong tensile strength has thousands of applications.

THE LEATHERMAN A multi-tool, like the name implies, is an all-in-one tool, containing lightweight, foldable blades. Whether it fits in your pocket, purse, or on your keychain, consider the device, which includes pliers, screwdrivers, knives, scissors, a bottle opener, and a carabiner. Perhaps you should have one in your car and your toolbox!

THE PARACORD First used in parachutes in World War II, the highly versatile cord has a purpose in every field, from military deployments to repairing the Hubble Space Telescope. Today, homeowners can find tens of thousands of uses, such as creating a field wrench to making a bow drill, a weapon, such as a Bola, or emergency knife.

THE TOOLBOX Obtaining numerous tools requires a heavy-duty, durable bag or metal box. Bigger is not always better. You’ll need to lift the container, which can be quite heavy! In time, your toolbox will contain more items than your initially expected, and include wire, a level, utility knife, and flashlight with room still for an electric drill!

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The Top 11 Reasons to Visit

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BY DENISE HEIDEL / JEJ PHOTOS When it comes to dental health, a vivid, vibrant smile speaks volumes.

And for the team at Vivid Dental, they know that the radiance of their patients’ smiles can reflect their overall health. With that in mind, Beth Jordan, the office manager of Vivid Dental Winston, helped identify the top 11 reasons why families should consider Vivid Dental.

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Complete Health Dentistry.

“So many people assume dentistry never goes beyond the teeth and gums,” said Beth.

“At Vivid Dental, we specialize in complete health dentistry. This means that in addition to the traditional cleanings, x-rays, and other dental procedures performed in our office, we will take a patient’s blood pressure and pre-screen the mouth for oral cancers. Oral health reveals a lot about a person’s overall wellness. From a complete dental exam, we can identify inflammatory markers which are a precursor to heart disease, diabetes and even kidney disease. We can also detect certain oral cancers. With our commitment to complete health dentistry, we can share concerns with our patients and encourage them to pursue medical treatment for issues of which they may not be aware.”

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A One-of-a-Kind Filtration System.

“We are so proud of our air filtration system, our founder, Dr. Justin Roberts, developed the system; it kills COVID and other airborne germs. Unlike any other air filtration systems, ours is a filtration system designed for dental offices and our unique needs.

This specific machine is called the BioAblate-DX1; you can find it online at AtmenBio.com. This amazing filtration system is unique because it can clean a 1000-square-foot space inside of five minutes—which is ten times faster than similar filtration systems. Dr. Roberts has developed a safe air filtration system that gives our patients peace of mind, especially in our COVID-world.”

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Same-Day Crowns.

“No one wants to hear that they need a crown. Thanks to nitrous-oxide and oral sedation, we can make the process pain-free, but still—it’s a pain to take the time for the process. After all, it can be time-consuming.

Our office offers same-day crowns, and from start to finish, the process is about two hours—this is a huge time saver for many!

Compared to the days of having to drive over to the office and then return up to two weeks later to finish the process, I’d say that is a huge improvement,” said Beth! “We respect that our patient’s time is valuable.”

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Invisalign.

“Those who want to enjoy a bright, straight smile usually assume they must be referred to an orthodontist. However, we are excited to offer Invisalign solutions to our patients! It gives our patients a one-stop solution for that beautiful smile they are dreaming of, along with the comforts of keeping the same trusted dental team to help them along the way. Invisalign technology is a trusted solution for correcting bite issues, overcrowding, and straightening teeth without the extreme installation of traditional braces.”

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State-of-the-Art Technology.

“Our dentists take pride in our office and the technology we have. Drs. Roberts and Lor have invested in their equipment not only because it makes good medical and business sense, but because investing in state-of-the-art technology is an investment in our patients’ health and overall well-being. It’s part of our comprehensive service to have the best equipment in order to offer the best care.”

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Flexible Payment Options, including the In-House Membership.

“While working as a dental assistant, I never really considered the costs of dental work for a patient.

However, in my role as the office manager, I am deeply sensitive to it,” said Beth. “I never want anyone to neglect sound dental care because they are concerned about cost.

We offer flexible payment options and extend credit to anyone with a credit score of over 450.

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“Additionally, we offer an In-House Membership plan for those without insurance. This is an innovative plan devised by our own Dr. Roberts, who wanted to ensure that dental care was affordable, even for those without insurance. Membership includes two fully-covered dental cleanings, exam, and x-rays for a year, along with 15% off restorative procedures, including fillings, crowns and extractions. Our team is doing what it takes to make dental care available for anyone.”

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a clean, warm, safe environment that is designed to make the trip to the dentist something to look forward to.”

Vivid Dental Winston is located at 755 Highland Oaks Drive, Suite 106, in Winston-Salem. Call their office at 336.774.1771 or visit online at VividDental.com. The office is open Monday – Thursday from 8 AM – 5 PM and on Fridays from 8 AM – 1 PM. Be sure to like their page on Facebook. Vivid Dental also has locations in High Point, Greensboro, and Raleigh.

VA Benefits for Veterans.

“Another unique aspect of our dental practice is that we are one of very few Winston-Salem offices that accept VA benefits for veterans. We appreciate our military personnel, and not only do we accept their benefits, but we also offer military discounts to their spouses.”

Caring, Compassionate Staff.

“We have such an amazing staff. In addition to Drs. Lor and Roberts, both exceptional dentists who have a gift of putting patients at ease, we have a team of hygienists and support staff who truly love what they do. It makes coming to work such a joy, and the mutual respect found here is felt by our patients. We have a team who really cares and offers compassionate service to all our patients.”

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Family-Oriented Environment.

“Our practice isn’t limited to adults or children.

We are a family practice that can care for everyone—from the youngest to the oldest member of any family. We feel like a family at work, and we love serving the families who have entrusted their dental care to our practice.”

Same-Day Appointments.

“We will do whatever we can to accommodate the busy schedules of our patients,” explained Beth. “While we want our patients to schedule their appointments, we know that sometimes emergencies happen. We offer same-day visits for emergency appointments and do our best to accommodate those who need same-day dental care.”

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A Patient-First Commitment.

“Most of all,” continued Beth, “We are patient-centric. At the heart of our core values—it’s all about our patients. We care about them, and we want them to enjoy healthy smiles and feel confident in their dental health.

It’s the foundation of our practice and the driver behind every decision we make.”

“Vivid Dental is a one-of-a-kind practice. We are comprehensive and forward-thinking, but conservative in our approach. We work to find solutions that meet the needs of our patient’s health, as well as their finances, in

Vivid Dental respects the time of their patients, specializing in time-efficiency without rushing through the appointment. In the days before their patient’s appointment, Vivid Dental sends them the paperwork to complete before their arrival, which helps reduce person-to-person contact and insures less wait time upon arrival. All patients go through a COVID screening, blood pressure screening, and oral cancer screening.

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it simple when measuring for wallpaper, width of the A: Keep walls multiplied by the height will give you square footage.

Most wallcovering will cover approximately 25sq feet per single roll which includes repeats up to 20”.

Q: Can I use a grass cloth wallpaper in my bathroom?

Cloth wallpaper is a natural product, made from A: Grass grasses. Because of its nature, it is not recommended for

areas of high humidity like a bathroom because it can mold and mildew. A small powder bath without a tub/ shower will be fine.

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Non-pasted Wallpaper requires paste to be applied to the back with either a paint brush or roller. Most professional hangers paste the wallpaper.

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TIP: Garnish with crumbled bacon and serve with rustic bread.

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LET’S GET REAL: Things to Consider When Buying Your Teenager a Car

BY KAREN COOPER

For

most teenagers, learning to drive and dreaming of having their own car is their ticket to freedom.

It’s an exciting time in their lives they will always remember. For parents, it can be a scary, nerve-wracking time due to the concerns of the expense of a car and the dangers it can present… especially to new drivers. No doubt about it, cars are a big responsibility! If you choose to buy one for your new driver, you may want to consider the following: SAFETY

Many teenagers have less awareness of their own mortality.

They don’t understand the dangers of driving fast or swerving in and out of lanes. They don’t always understand that they’re driving a piece of machinery that weighs 1 or 2 tons that can cause serious injury in even a small collision.

Safety may not be at the top of your teenager’s list of priorities, but it will most likely be at the top of yours!

No amount of technology will ever fully ensure the safety of someone driving irresponsibly, but you might want to consider safety features, such as airbags, which can mitigate or prevent injuries among drivers and passengers in a crash, and anti-lock brakes and traction control, which can help prevent accidents from ever occurring.

POWER

If you have a son like mine, the focus of his car search may be on engine size and horsepower above all else. For a new driver, too much power can be a dangerous thing. Teenagers will not have the skill and experience to handle a car they can drive too fast. Buying a car with a powerful engine can end up being a disaster for your kid. The temptation to push the limits can be too great, and accidents at fast speeds can be devastating.

PRICE

The amount you decide to spend on your new driver’s car is dependent on your budget. There

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are different schools of thought on whether to spend less money on a used car or whether to go ahead and buy something new. On the one hand, it seems irresponsible to spend too much, considering that teenagers can be very hard on their cars. They are more reckless drivers and are at greater risk of getting into an accident. A car driven by a teenager is more likely to need repairs, simply because they are still learning to drive. Another side of the argument is that it’s important for teen drivers to have the most upto-date safety features, and therefore, buying a new car is preferable. Again, this will come down to budget and personal choice.

In most states, car insurance is dramatically more expensive for drivers under the age of 25. That has to do with the fact that younger drivers are more likely to get in accidents and cost their insurance company money…so you won’t only have to pay for a new car, but you’ll also have to pay higher insurance premiums each month, not to mention expenses for gas and routine maintenance.

RELIABILITY

The Internet offers a variety of websites with advice on vehicle reliability.

• Edmunds.com • Kbb.com (Kelly Blue Book) • Consumerreports.com • Jdpower.com Regardless of what the Internet has to say about the car you are considering, it is still a good idea to have that vehicle professionally inspected before you buy…especially if it is a used vehicle, and ESPECIALLY if it is being sold in “as is” condition.

SET EXPECTATIONS

Once you’ve gone over all the details and made the decision to buy a car, set ground rules for your new driver, such as NO making phone calls while driving, no texting, or taking selfies while driving—ever. Also, discuss how many people are allowed to be in the car at once, how far your teen is allowed to go, and what time he or she will generally need to be home.

Talk to your teen about how much you expect them to contribute to the car costs. In addition to the price of the vehicle and the insurance, there will be fees for the registration, inspection, and license plate. And once they’re on the road, they will be paying for gas, parking, cleaning, and maintenance.

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WATER BOUND Wet and Wild Water Sports in North Carolina to Keep Cool this Summer

BY SUSAN B B. SCHABACKER

Summer

has officially begun, and the hottest months of the year are here. The beach is calling, but for adventure seekers and activity lovers who cherish the water, there are other bodies of water in North Carolina that beckon, as well.

Take like a fish to water? Whether you stick to the heated indoor pool, swim in a local lake, wade in a river or stream, have fun at a water park, or venture out into the vast ocean, stay active in—or on—the type of water of your choice.

Body boarding is a common type of surfing, and body surfing is considered by some as the purest form of surfing.

Suggested NC Surfing Places: The Outer Banks, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Jennette’s Pier, and S-Curves in Northern Rodanthe

WIND AND WATER WINDSURFING combines surfing and sailing (also known as “sailboarding” or “boardsailing”) and emerged from the California surf culture circa in the 1960s.

This recreational water sport is divided into the two main categories of racing and riding.

Suggested NC Windsurfing Places: Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, Avon, and Frisco

WAKE UP AND WAKEBOARD

SURF’S UP, DUDETTE! SURFING – Perhaps it was the Beach Boys who iconized it with “Surfin’ USA,” but surfing has become a popular water sport, making waves with knee boarding and surf matting (riding inflatable mats).

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Thrill-seekers may enjoy this adrenaline-pumping high-impact water sport.

Wakeboarders ground their feet on the board and hold on to a rope attached to the back of a boat designed specifically for wakeboarding, with rigging and engine power to set you flying along the water. For the more advanced and daring, there are always jumps and flips.

If trying this out in man-made bodies of water, pulled around by a built-in cable, it may be best to start with support from coaches to guide you along.

Suggested NC Wakeboarding Places: Hyco, Kerr, Falls, and Lake Norman

BORED? BOARD UP WITH KITES AND PARACHUTES KITEBOARDING or kitesurfing with a large power kite propelled by wind along water, land, or snow surface combines the thrills of paragliding, surfing, windsurfing, and snowboarding. Kitesurfers ride on a “twin tip” bi-directional board, similar to a wakeboard. A wet suit is a good idea when kiteboarding in cold waters.

Suggested NC Kiteboarding Places: Blown Island Riding Spot, located near Emerald Isle, NC Cape Hatteras, Crystal Coast, Ocracoke Island, and Wilmington PARASAILING, also known as parascending or parakiting, takes place where the parasailer is towed behind a vehicle (e.g., boat) that’s attached to a parasail wing, like a parachute.

Suggested NC Parasailing Places: Beautfort, Atlantic Beach, Avon, Corolla, Duck, Manteo, Nag’s Head, and Rodanthe

SUP Y’ALL? ON BOARD WITH SUP YOGA SUP (STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING) is a fairly laid-back water activity ideal for toning those abs with core-centering; it involves balancing on a large board on the water. SUP yoga is best practiced on calm bodies of water such as lakes, bays, or harbors. Build endurance, improve

paddle power. Try kayaking if you’re looking for an upperbody workout that strengthens not just your arms but also shoulders, chest, back, and core. Love fishing? Kayak to a spot where fish congregate and quietly drop a baited line. Start out in the gentler waters before heading out to the river rapids.

your posture, and strengthen your muscles. Not only is it a relaxing form of body conditioning that aligns the mind, body, and spirit, but also provides an overall workout.

Suggested NC SUP Places: Cape Fear River, Lillington, Wilmington, Cornelius Catawba River, see TriadEcoAdventures. com for local options.

RATHER STAY (MOSTLY) DRY? TRY PADDLE POWER KAYAKING is a low-impact water sport in a small boat that seats one or two people and is propelled by double-bladed

Suggested NC Kayaking Places: Devil’s Gut near Jamesville, Rocky River Blueway, Three Sisters Swamp, Bald Cypress, and Black Water CANOEING involves paddling a canoe with a single-bladed paddle in a variety of water settings, including lakes, rivers, oceans, ponds, and streams.

Suggested NC Canoeing Places: Auto, Cherokee, Bakersville, and Smoky Mountain River.

So, whether you’re heading for an outdoor water adventure, a nearby water park, or a swim at the neighborhood pool, water-bound is the way to make the most of your summer!

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Mabe’s Berry Farm

BY LISA S.T. DOSS

The open forum of a marketplace is a burst of seasonal colors and a steady buzz of chatter. The curious shopper discovers she has direct access to fresh and locally grown fruits and vegetables, herbs, dairy-based products, and proteins. The woman or man behind the table provides a small sampling of popular items; yet, shoppers can experience a more comprehensive array of goods by visiting the farm. It’s vital to introduce yourself and inquire if there is a “farm store.” Most likely, it’s on a familiar road, not too far from home! “Support local” is more than just an expression. It’s an opportunity to support growers and farmers in communities near you!

King’s Farmer’s Market On 105 Moore Road in King, any visitor will find a sign for the YMCA; yet, on Wednesdays from 11 AM to 1 PM from May through October, they’ll find tents in the lower parking with local growers and farmers. Expect to find farm fresh eggs, cheeses, plants, and cut flowers. You’ll discover handmade soaps, spice blends, salves, balms, candles, and offerings of local honey.

Shoppers can expect apricots, asparagus, beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, eggplant, a variety of berries, greens, and herbs to be in season. It’s also strawberry season; so, consider a pick-your-own location! Fortunately, Walnut Cove offers an extraordinary scenic view!

Cheryl Mabe, Proud Female Farmer Some places become sweeter with age. Fifty years ago, in 1967, Bill and Emma Mabe started one of the first strawberry farms in North Carolina. In 2002, daughter Cheryl Mabe Rodgers became a second-generation farmer! Cheryl says with pride, “I run the farm and am proud to call it my baby!”

Planting Fresh Each Year With a desire to grow large, juicy strawberries, the work of each year’s planting extends to the helping hands of family and the knowledge of growing. Even though the season only lasts from late April through June, the remaining months are a time of preparation and waiting.

JULY: Preparation for a controlled burn leads to the removal of black plastic and irrigation. With fields bare,

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soil samples help understand the earth’s composition from the far corners to the center. Science is necessary, at this point, to determine what ratio of fertilizers will encourage growth and nutrients to each plant.

AUGUST: The extended family, comprising aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters, in-laws, and older children come together to process plant clippings immersed in water and in 50-cell greenhouse trays.

OCTOBER: Across three days, a carousel planter follows the cyclical pattern by punching a hole in new black plastic, planting, and covering roughly 80,000 variations of Chandler strawberry plants. A well-received selection due to its large, juicy fruit!

Crop-Saving Technology Temperature fluctuations and nights reaching below freezing temperatures when blooms appear can dramatically damage the crop. Fortunately, a technological device called a “Thermocouple,” connected to buds, indicates current temperatures throughout 24-hours. Sprinklers, from an underground irrigation system, ice plants as a means of providing enveloping protection. Superior advancements have come a long way to ensure all ages can enjoy the plump, juicy experience of consuming strawberries. Of course, you cannot eat just one!

Pick-Your-Own On Wednesday, April 28th, the anticipated day arrived. Mabe’s Berry Farm opened to welcome a new season of customers. Strawberry season continues through June, whether you choose to bring children or friends and pick your own, or schedule a pick-up. The farm, located at 1695 Greenfield Road in Walnut Cove, opens at 10 AM. “We are blessed to live in the country,” shares Christy. “Nothing thrills us more than to see a child come out of the field on a Saturday morning, covered in red strawberry juice.” Right as strawberry season ends, blueberry season begins!

Time to Plant As a lover of fresh fruits, herbs, and vegetables, you’ll find June is a prime time to consider planting a second crop of your favorites.

Consider adding another row of beans, peppers, celery, chili peppers, dill, kohlrabi, okra, cantaloupes, corn, and zucchini to buckets and barrels or raised beds. If you’re looking to recreate the ultimate patch in October and celebrate the Great Pumpkin, plant seeds in June. Water thoroughly! It takes great effort to grow a hefty fruit!

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FAMILY SERVICES REVIEW After

more than a year of pandemic stress and uncertainty, it’s natural to grasp on to hope if given the chance.

Vaccine availability is rising, the weather is warming, and many of us are finding that our lives almost have a normal rhythm.

Today, we ask you to support the essential work of Family Services as we respond to an increased need for assistance throughout our community. We are here and ready to help anyone and everyone who needs us, providing support, relief, and solutions 24/7.

But for many in our community, the arrival of spring offers little in the way of emotional rejuvenation. In fact, far too many people continue to suffer increased levels of anxiety, often made worse by feelings of inadequacy, as they are unable to join others in seasonal optimism.

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This is why counseling calls to Family Services have surged during the pandemic—in March alone calls were about three times our pre-pandemic average. We are receiving urgent requests for help from people facing domestic violence and sexual assault. And our counseling services are in high demand, as many in our community feel more isolated and at risk than ever before.

As always, thank you for giving generously to Family Services, so we may continue to help build—and sometimes rebuild—strong families during a time that is challenging for us all.

In this wave of reaching out, we are hearing from many first-time callers. Overwhelmed healthcare workers, distressed teachers, and perhaps most striking, teenagers and children who are suffering from anxiety, depression, and a sense of hopelessness.

We are hearing a common refrain from many people as they confront debilitating, but vague depression: “I’m not sure how to ask for help. I’m not sure what I need.

But I’m struggling.”

Another tragic consequence for the most vulnerable among us is the decrease in funding for these services.

Normally paid for through an allocation of court fees, this stream of critical support has dried up substantially, as there are fewer cases going to trial, due to social distancing protocols.

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The POWER of

BY MEGAN TAYLOR

“Did

I say the right thing?” “Do they understand what I meant?” These common phrases have crossed our minds many times and may have caused some worry as to how they were received. The words we use have power and weight to them. They are packed full of meaning and connotations, both positive and negative. Words can cause the recipient to feel joy or distress, depending on how they are used. Their influence can be monumental on the receiver and can cause change. According to author Yehuda Berg, “Words are singularly the most powerful force available to humanity…. Words have energy and power, with the ability to help, to hinder, to hurt, to harm, to humiliate, and to humble.”

Choosing our words can be instantaneous or intentional. Our sentences can slip out without thinking, or we can put a great deal of thought into them. However, when looking at the impact of our words, it is always best to think about what we are saying, especially given their influence.

According to Dr. Hyder Zahed, a contributor to the Huffington Post, there are specific guidelines people can use. These rules are to “Always speak the truth, avoid exaggerations, be consistent in what you are saying, don’t use double standards in addressing people, don’t use your words to manipulate others, and most importantly, do not use words to insult or belittle anyone.” Think about a time you have been personally hurt by someone’s words or thought, “They shouldn’t have said that.” Now, turn the tables back on yourself and think about a time your words have caused harm. It happens to us all, but these tips, along with the others below, will help you make sure your words have their intended effect.

Use Appropriate Language and Tone – Our words change depending on whom we are talking to and the situation.

For example, your language should be different for a young child, compared to an adult. Make sure your words fit the situation and the person or people you’re talking to. Going back to Dr. Zahed’s advice, your points should be direct and honest. However, honesty doesn’t mean disrespect. If you are arguing with someone, you can still get your point across without offending the person. Also, use the correct tone to match. Yelling never helps. A controlled, stern tone can get the same message through.

Avoid Words that Cause Negativity – All words have certain connotations and feelings associated with them. Be aware of how someone could take a word, based on what you know about the person. Choose your words with intent.

Delete Certain Words from Your Vocabulary – Along with connotations, words can mean different things to various people.

Someone may understand you to mean one thing, when you really meant the opposite. This confusion can cause unintentional negative feelings or misunderstandings. In the article, “Watch Your Words: 8 Ways to Choose Your Words More Carefully,” we read that researchers have found that a person can be more direct with their thoughts by deleting certain words from their vocabulary. These words include “try, wish, I am, if, should, I can’t, desperate, and luck.” Researchers state these words can possibly open the door to a lack of truth and leave your true meaning hidden from the receiver.

Focus on the Positive and Look for Ways to Create Change – Disagreements happen, bad choices can be made, and redirection for children may need to be done.

Yet, all of these can have a greater and more positive influence if an action-focused approach is taken, for example, by adding more positive words into the conversation, as well as ways to change the situation, disagreement, or behavior for the better. As a teacher, I look for ways to help a student analyze his or her behavior and help change it through the words I use.

The power of words can never be known until they are heard. People will remember what is said and how they felt. The timeless lessons, “Choose your words carefully” and “Think before you speak” will always come into play.

Be intentional with your thoughts, focus on the positive, and you may never know, but you may (hopefully) influence others for the better.

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Mighty Miracle Man Matthias

BY DAMIAN DESMOND

There

are two flights of wine sitting on the wrought iron table in front of me. From left to right is a white, a rose’ and two reds. The bright red umbrella sticking up through the table is folded down on account of the windy day, but the early May sun’s rays are strong enough to make it an incredibly beautiful day in the Shenandoah Valley. I sit with my feet up soaking in the beauty of the winery and surrounding area as my youngest brother, Matthias sits across from me. He has been reminiscing about the yearly trips he made every summer up to Cape Cod with the family while he was growing up. There’s a slight smile on his face as he remembers the beaches of the ocean or the sound, trips out to Martha’s Vineyard, and especially the best little pizza spots he’s ever been to. I enjoy listening to him recall his childhood.

Matthias and I have been making “man dates” a priority whenever I visit my parents in Virginia. We either venture to a winery or to a brewery to catch up with each other. It’s been wonderful getting to know him more over the past few years. The 19 year age difference between us made it difficult to know him in his younger life. I was already out of the house doing my own thing when he was born. I was busy raising my own family when he was still in grade school.

As we talk and enjoy the day, I think about how he sees the same things I’m seeing. I will never actually know. His vision was greatly affected by the series of seizures that rocked his small body at birth. He really shouldn’t even be alive to be honest. But Matthias is one of those people who beats the odds and overcomes. He gets back up on the horse when knocked off of it. What really sets him apart is that he has had to do this his whole life right out of the gate - EVERY SINGLE DAY. I don’t have too many pet peeves . Actually, that’s not true. I probably have more than most. I tend to hold myself to very high standards so I just expect the same of others. One thing I can’t stand is people who whine or complain; especially people who have zero reason to be whining or complaining.

Matthias rarely does either. He’s the kind of person who knows that doing either is simply a waste of time and energy. And it’s annoying. The irony is that he probably has more of a right to whine or complain than most. His entire life has been nothing but overcoming. In grade school, he struggled to pay attention,

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to learn, and to just fit in. The seizures he suffered at birth made it difficult for him to see, process things and focus. But it didn’t stop him. In fact, he excels in certain areas that others are illiterate in. He’s a geography whiz. He led his Geography Bee team to two victories in 7th and 8th grade. Most people struggle just to find their own state on a map. Matthias also accomplished something very few do. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout - an achievement that less than 8% of Boy Scouts accomplish. Against all odds, he graduated from the same alma mater as myself, Riverheads High School, in 2009. For the past seven years, Matthias has held a job at an upscale hotel in Staunton, VA. Not being able to drive doesn’t stop him. He walks to his place of employment from the house that he bought with another brother. He knows the value of hard work and doesn’t like being idle.

In the past couple of years, as my parents have gotten older, he has become an extraordinary help on their farm. He has learned the in’s and out’s of caring for the horse, the sheep and the goats.

He knows how to rotate the animals to different fields. He has been learning to operate the various pieces of equipment on the farm - equipment that can be dangerous if taken lightly.

Matthias has been and will continue to be on medications to control his seizures his whole life. He has lost over 80 pounds in the past few years and goes to his local YMCA four days a week to lift weights and to “do his pull-ups”. He lives a simple but good life. He understands the things that are important and is thankful for a supportive and loving family.

As we finish up our flights of wine, I think about the young man sitting across from me. I think about the challenges and obstacles that he has overcome. I wonder how he sees me - literally and figuratively - his oldest brother. I know how I see him. He’s amazing. He’s resilient. He’s mighty miracle man Matthias.

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FACT and FALLACY of EGGS

BY LISA S.T. DOSS

The

egg is one of nature’s best designs! Bumpy and grainy in texture, 17,000 tiny pores cover the shell, made almost entirely of calcium carbonate crystals.

At the semipermeable membrane, air and moisture can pass through until it reaches the “bloom,” the outermost coating, preventing dust and bacteria from penetrating. As the egg ages, the air space expands. The circular mass of egg whites comprises water and 40 different proteins.

At the center, the yolk contains less water and 2.70 grams of enriching proteins, such as vitamins A, B6, B12, E, and D, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, Riboflavin, sodium, thiamine, and zinc.

Based on the feed and availability of grass and insects, the yolk’s color ranges from a hint of yellow to the healthiest hue, a deep orange.

The Cholesterol Issue In the most popular size, large, eggs contain all the necessary nutrients for bodily function. Lecithin may be a fat molecule, but it includes 126 milligrams of choline, fatty acids, and phosphates.

Our bodies can produce choline, but only in small qualities; therefore, we need to consume lecithin-rich foods to receive adequate amounts. The daily recommendation for women, for instance, is 425 milligrams per day and 550 milligrams for men. Eggs have the best source. Not only will choline help you move wastes and nutrients in and out of cells, but it also helps digest fats, improves the circulatory system, protects the liver against fatty liver disease, and plays a role in sleep habits, memory, and learning. Huntington College of Health Sciences has determined lecithin absorbs bad cholesterol and raises high-density lipid levels.

Whites Versus Whole Egg Nutritionists recommended eating just the egg white to gain the necessary nutrients while eliminating cholesterol levels. It offers a complete calcium supplement,

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whether boiled or consumed in the form of an omelet. Studies revealed that egg whites create a feeling of fullness and sustain energy levels throughout the day.

While a whole host of benefits accompany the goodness of egg whites, including maintaining blood pressure, aids blood flow for cardiovascular health, and offers a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals, the yolk contains over 80% of the nutrients found within, including beneficial Omega-3 fats. The line dividing many people stems from the amounts of cholesterol. It’s better to eat the entire egg and benefit from the nutritional vitamins and minerals working for the body!

Egg Labels Without the regulation of eggs, it’s no wonder terms like “cage-free” and “pasture-raised” create confusion! There are two categories to consider: farming practices and the health quality of the egg and the hen that lays them.

ORGANIC: Eggs must come from an organic chicken, fed free of animal byproducts, synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or other chemical additives. Only in the event of infection may a chicken receive an antibiotic. The hen must be cage-free and offered access to the outdoors. Additional cost comes from the farmer’s expense to maintain certification requirements.

FREE-RANGE: Chickens must have access to a small, fenced patch of cement, which does not imply roaming freely. Hens can eat non-organic feed and receive drugs for health and healing.

CAGE-FREE: Up to 11 hens can roam in a building or open area, 16 inches by 20 inches.

PASTURE-RAISED: A term not regulated by the USDA; yet, is understood to imply the hens forage on a maintained pastured area.

CERTIFIED ANIMAL WELFARE APPROVED: A label certifying animals that receive

a diet of 100 percent grass and are raised outdoors.

CERTIFIED HUMANE: A certification label, for pasture-raised eggs, offered through the Humane Farm Animal Care program.

Hens must have access to the outdoors, providing a minimum of two square feet per bird or 2.5 acres per 1000 chickens.

EGG COLOR: Hens surprisingly have ears, which indicate the color of the egg.

“Easter-egger” hens lay variations of green and blue hues, while Dominiques and Barred Rock hens lay pink eggs. There isn’t a difference in taste; yet, a bright orange yolk will prove nutrition standards.

GRADE: The term “grade” refers to quality. Grade A offers no blemishes in the shell, and the egg white and yolk meet a particular protein standard.

Attend a farmer’s market or reach out to local friends on social media to find out who sells the best fresh eggs. Most likely, the eggs will contain orange yolks, and feature an array of colors and sizes!

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THE

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BY LAUREN SEPHTON

Welcome

to the Fancy Fork! Your Seasonal Produce Insight and Farm-Style Recipes That Are Made to Satisfy.

The summer season makes its introduction with nothing less than the best, as the sun smiles a little longer and the birds chirp a bit louder. And with that, it welcomes a fruitheavy harvest filled with apricots, cantaloupe, cherries, kiwi, peaches, watermelon, cherries, blueberries, and more. From classic berry cobblers to simple fruit salads, to our vegan berry scones, each fruit is unique in keeping things fresh and exciting. And what’s even better than their scrumptious flavors? They are excellent sources of essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber!

These lightly sweet scones are fluffy, flaky, and made with extra virgin olive oil as a healthier substitute to butter. And the best part is that you can substitute the strawberries for any fruit you may have on hand to experience the full delights of the blossoming June produce!

VEGAN STRAWBERRY-LEMON SCONES INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp. baking powder 1 Tbsp. ground flax seed ½ tsp. salt ¼ cup granulated cane sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract ¼ cup olive oil ¾ cup almond milk ¾ cup fresh strawberries, thinly chopped zest of 1 lemon INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 400° F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.

2. Mix together all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

3. Add in the olive oil and use a fork to mix until texture is crumb-like.

4. Add in the remaining ingredients; mix just until combined. Fold in the strawberries.

5. On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into a 1-2” circle, then cut diagonally into 8 even triangles.

6. Place onto the prepared baking pan, give it an olive oil wash, and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

7. Garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar or a lemon glaze, then enjoy!

Now that you’ve mastered the art of fresh berries, it’s time to grab your fork and enjoy the blossoming summer season delights!

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One Step at a Time

BY JOANNA LONG WHITLER (better known as Bodhi and Luke’s mom)

Our

second son, Luke, was born with the same weight, in the same hospital room and to the same parents as his big brother, and we expected the same typical development. We dreamed of our boys running around in our back yard, riding bikes down the path behind our neighborhood, and generally making merry mischief together. And for the first several months of his life, we still had that expectation. For nearly six months, Luke developed mostly “normally,” but by seven months, it was becoming clear that something was not quite right. He was not bearing any weight or pushing against any resistance with his legs and generally seemed weak. We had him evaluated by a pediatric physical therapist (PT) and then our pediatrician. By the time we saw our doctor, Luke’s decline had started to progress quickly, and he had stopped moving his legs at all. Our pediatrician listened to my recounting, did an exam, and referred us to neurology, where we were seen just two days later.

After an agonizing week of waiting for test results, we received our diagnosis: spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare, genetic neuromuscular disorder that causes low muscle tone and muscle weakness. Four types of SMA exist on a continuum. In type 1, symptoms are typically present from birth or very early on and weakness progresses quickly, ultimately affecting breathing, and most individuals historically have not survived past the age of two. Type 2 typically presents after six months, and while many affected can sit with assistance, they cannot stand or walk.

Luke was somewhere between Type 1 and Type 2.

Fortunately for Luke, a new gene therapy, Zolgensma, had been approved for children two and under in May of 2019, just four months before Luke was born. As agonizing as waiting for the test results to confirm SMA was, waiting for the test results to know if he was a candidate for this therapy was even worse. Zolgensma is the world’s most expensive single-dose medication, costing 2.1 million dollars.

Worth every penny, this medication corrects for Luke’s missing gene copy, thus stopping the progression of SMA. A week and a half after the diagnosis, exactly three weeks to the day from seeing our pediatrician, Luke did, in fact, receive Zolgensma. During those three weeks, he had lost the ability to sit up on his own, his swallowing had became affected, his joints had started popping, and his legs had become totally still. Three weeks was pretty exemplary in today’s medical landscape, but it was three long weeks.

Luke received Zolgensma through a tiny vein in his foot on June 3, 2020, my 35th birthday, but the greater gift came two days later, when I saw Luke’s legs move while he was on the changing table. His movement was coming back. In the subsequent months, we saw steady, slow improvement, as our life consisted of dozens of doctors’ appointments and blood draws and lots and lots of PT. Our home became filled with standers and gait trainers and a host of PT tools. To gain the benefits of water therapy, Luke began taking twice-weekly swim lessons at Salem Gymnastics, and he often swims as well at the Jerry Long YMCA. Luke is at home in the water, where movement is much easier.

Despite all these therapies and improvements, we were still hopeful for more. For Christmas last year, Bodhi, Luke’s three-year-old brother, asked Santa for a PJ masks toy and for Luke to crawl. A couple of weeks later, in late December of 2020, Luke was fortunate to begin a second therapy, Evrysdi, a daily oral medication which had just been approved in August of 2020. About one month after starting Evrysdi, we saw significant gains.

Luke was starting to bear some weight in his legs; he could play for long periods on all fours or kneeling. His eating was improving. His stamina was increasing. Santa was a bit delayed, but in March, Luke began to crawl. He now crawls all around our house.

For now, we don’t know exactly what Luke’s future holds.

Balancing hope and realism is an incredible challenge in raising a kid with a chronic medical condition or disability. But no matter what his physical abilities, whether one day we find him running around our back yard or biking down our path, he and his brother have already found ways to make merry mischief and bring joy to every day.

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: Spreading the Love for Reading One Book at a Time

BY MEGAN TAYLOR

All

children, young, older, and adults, relish the feeling of getting a new book and opening the crisp pages before diving in. You may not be an avid reader, but you can’t deny the emotions that come with getting something new. And that is the exact feeling children get when their book from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library comes in the mail each month.

The History On a mission to provide free, highquality books to children from birth until age five, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has been distributing novels since 1995. For the first five years, the Library only gave out books to those living in Sevier County, Tennessee, which is where Parton grew up. In 2000, efforts were made to expand the Library throughout the country. Within three years, one million novels had been sent to families. More growth was still in store for the organization, and a program was launched in Canada in 2006. A year later, in 2007, additions continued to be made, with one in the United Kingdom, in Australia in 2013, and Ireland in 2019, all with the same purpose of donating books to children.

In addition, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has been the recipient of multiple awards and achievements, including the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval, Best Practices award from the Library of Congress Literacy Awards and achievements in Reading Psychology.

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The Books Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library focuses on giving age-appropriate, high-quality novels that help promote literacy skills and children’s success.

All are centered on the themes of inspiration and imagination with regard to “diversity of people, their roles, culture, and environment: promotion of self-esteem and confidence, appreciation of art and aesthetics,” as stated on the Library’s website.

The Blue Ribbon Book Selection Committee, which includes early childhood literacy experts, meets every year to review possible selections, all published by Penguin Random House.

The Committee chooses novels that meet children’s different needs and developmental levels. Then, the titles are donated by local communities and are sent to children within those areas. Audio and braille books are also available. Each book comes personalized with the child’s name and is delivered directly to their home.

How Do I Register My Child?

The beauty of the Imagination Library is that all children within the age group can take part, regardless of their family’s income. However, you need to make sure there is an affiliate in your area. The good news is, there is one in ours! Go to imaginationlibrary.com/ check-availability/ to register your child either by mail, online, or by

visiting Smart Start of Forsyth County, Inc. at 7820 N. Point Blvd, Ste. 200 in Winston-Salem. From there, you’ll complete the eligibility form and begin to receive books!

Want to Start a Program in your Area?

Unfortunately, not all areas in the United States have a program through the Imagination Library. The first step is to visit the organization’s website at imaginationlibrary.com/usa/start-aprogram/. You’ll be asked to fill in your information and purpose for starting an affiliate. This will be sent to a Regional Director, who will help you get started.

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The mission of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library continues to grow and inspire others. It has opened the door for many children’s imaginations.

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Botulism and Canning Safety Botulism is a severe but rare chemical poison that attacks the body’s nerves one or two days after consuming a contaminated food. The earliest symptoms appear in the eyes and face, resulting in blurred vision, drooping eyelids, and vomiting. A severe toxicity will impact the muscles, controlling respiratory systems, and may lead to unconsciousness. How does this happen? A spore, existing as dirt and dust, moves into a low-oxygen environment, such as an enclosed jar or can, and transitions into a dangerous toxin.

The best way to prevent home-canned foods from contamination is to understand pH levels and practice habits of safety.

Why is pH Important?

The pH factor refers to the levels of hydrogen ion activity in a solution.

The measurement range extends from 0, the most “acidic,” to 14, the least, termed “alkaline.”

Canning Cucumbers Use “pickling” cucumbers, which are smaller in size, providing small slices.

Whether you choose dill, sweet and sour, or bread and butter, having a homemade jar of pickles makes a great gift or a quick addition to any food-based gathering!

Start collecting seasonings, such as dill, red pepper flakes, garlic cloves, mustard seed, celery seed, and coriander, early. Canners will discover barren shelves if important ingredients, especially vinegar and pickling salt, are not purchased in advance!

A few points to keep in mind: •A s gardeners become overwhelmed by harvesting cucumbers daily, don’t leave your cucumbers soaking in refrigerated saltwater for too long. Take the time to process!

•P ack the jars, leaving one inch of air space at the top.

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for pints, one teaspoon for quarts to enhance flavoring.

• Wipe rims before sealing!

Pints of beans require 20 minutes in a pressure-canner, while quarts need 25 minutes.

TIP: Follow all canning tips when processing asparagus, green beans, peppers, beets, and corn. Each vegetable is a prime incubator for botulism. Check temperatures! If unsealed, one option is to refrigerate and eat the canned vegetable within a week. Should the canned jar go undetected beyond 24 hours, discard it immediately!

Canning Corn Approximately 30-pounds of corn fills seven quarts.

• Low-acid foods require a pressure cooker and to be heated to 250 degrees Fahrenheit to kill bacteria. Researching proven and tested recipes will help ease you into this type of canning experience.

•A lways wipe the rim clean and cover with a lid and rings.

• Acidic foods with a pH level of 4.6 and below require a boiling water bath process to preserve foods effectively.

•A fter removing jars, listen for the audible popping sound on your jars. If you can press down on the lid, it’s not sealed!

Most people believe acidity and pH levels are equal, which is not true! Some acidic foods, such as tomatoes and figs, have a level greater than 4.6. The solution is to add citric acid or lemon juice.

Canning Beans

Begin with blanching the cob for two minutes, then transfer to a bath of ice water. Cut the corn away from the cob and pack in hot, sterilized jars. Add a half-teaspoon of salt to each pint, or one teaspoon per quart. Fill with boiling water with one inch of air space. Stir! Wipe the rim before sealing! In a pressure canner, allow 1 hour and 25 minutes for quarts and 55 minutes for pints.

Calculations are necessary when canning.

Roughly nine pounds of beans fills nine pints, and 14 pounds accommodates seven quarts.

TIP: Consider adding jalapenos or other spices to a few jars, or squash, garlic cloves, or green peppers!

Important tips:

Using Pickling Salt

•B egin by soaking the beans in cold water; then, trim the ends and pack tightly in a hot, sterilized glass jar, leaving an inch of air space.

•S tir and press lightly to release the bubbles.

Often labeled as “canning” or “pickling salt,” it is fine-grained and iodine-free.

Without the additives, it’s simply a raw mineral used to prevent canned vegetables from turning colors. Cloudy brine is an additional way to detect spoilage!

•A dd canning salt, a half-teaspoon

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Canning Tomatoes Prepare a pot of hot water while marking an “x” with a knife on the top of each tomato.

Allow a handful of tomatoes to blanch for five seconds. The peels remove easily.

Put in a clean, glass Mason jar, add two tablespoons of lemon juice, a teaspoon of salt, and wipe the rim before adding new seals and rings. Place the jars in water, fully covered by the water, for 45 minutes.

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AUDIOBOOK

Appreciation Month

BY DENISE HEIDEL

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is nothing traditional about books these days. After all, we’re all well-acquainted with the world of electronic books and audiobooks. Many of us have Kindle, Nook, other audiobook accounts, frequently carrying a virtual library wherever we go. But this month, we’re focused on audiobooks, because June is Audiobook Appreciation Month.

Originally known as “talking books,” audiobooks have become a staple in our culture. We listen to them while we drive, while we walk, while we work, while we clean the house—we listen virtually any- and everywhere.

It may surprise you to know that audiobooks aren’t exactly a modern technology. The concept came into being in 1932 when The American Foundation for the Blind produced the first audiobook recording on vinyl record. Each side of the record could hold 15 minutes of reading, so you can imagine how frustrating that would be, especially depending on the duration of the book…. After all, let’s consider the world’s longest book, In Search of Lost Time, by Marcel Proust (also known as Remembrance of Things Past). An unabridged edition of this title, published in seven volumes between 1913 – 1927, would require 153 hours of listening time…. Or, in 1932, 18,260 two-sided vinyl records.

Another fun fact about audiobooks—they are more expensive to produce than e-books or print books. Pricing depends on the narrator.

Narrators can make between $100 to $500 or more an hour, which means a standard ten-hour audiobook narrated by a known voice may cost $5000 or more to produce. Plus, one must factor in the additional production costs. Therefore, to give some comparison, J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone would cost a reader $9.99 as a Kindle e-book; $8.49 as a paperback; or $29.99 as an audiobook.

Speaking of Harry Potter—the seven-book series was narrated by none other than Jim Dale, a legendary Broadway actor and comedian. Throughout the series, Mr. Dale created over 200 unique character voices and read for a total of 117 hours and four minutes (that’s like talking for almost five straight days). At one time, Mr. Dale held the Guinness World Record for the number of voices created for audiobooks (Roy Dotrice later usurped him with 224 distinctive voices in his narration of A Game of Thrones).

Audiobooks are great for learning, too. Parents who want their children to love reading may want to expose them to audiobooks. Research says that audiobooks can improve reading comprehension by 76%, and when students combine reading and audio, their recall is 40% greater than print alone. Audiobooks can help expand a child’s vocabulary and improve his or her fluency. For those who are concerned that audiobooks may negatively impact a child’s ability to sight-read, studies have shown that is not the case, especially when the audiobook is read in tandem with the print book. In fact, children become better readers that way.

So, find your next audiobook and get to listening! Most people are familiar with Audible through Amazon, and while it’s a great program, check out Scribd! Scribd offers unlimited downloads each month of both e-books and audiobooks.

So…. What book are you going to listen to next?

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LOVE ANIMALS?

Consider Becoming a Foster Family

BY LISA S. T. DOSS

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October of 2020, a malnourished mountain cur and plot hound puppy, estimated at 10-monthsold, accepted the friendly call to approach a stranger on a city street in Mount Airy. The immediately affectionate brindle puppy was taken to Surry Animal Rescue to be medically checked and assessed for aggression. Within days, the puppy, named Zeke, arrived at a farm and found comfort in a foster family with acres of land and dogs. Within two weeks, Zeke received a request to meet his forever family.

THE RESPONSE FROM ANIMAL LOVERS Dogs and cats arrive weekly at animal shelters and rescue centers due to age, health, behavior, or the inability of owners to continue care. In cities and towns, concerned people stepped up during the response to Covid-19’s business site closures, starting in April 2020.

Animal lovers called, sent e-mails, and filled out foster applications, willing to welcome some lucky person’s forever friend into their home and daily life. Within months, rescue centers and animal shelters became quickly alarmed. Almost every pet that went into the tender hands of a foster family applied for adoption. And, the need for new, approved applications increased!

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE Dani writes, “The role of an animal foster parent allows you to get to know the true

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personality of an adoptable pet in a home setting, without stressing the animal by keeping him or her caged in a noisy environment. Most animals don’t act like themselves in a sheltered location. I enjoy meeting prospective families, giving them information about a dog or cat’s routine, and answering questions. When I see the excitement on each face I meet, I know I am an important part of the transition.”

ARE YOU READY? Ask yourself a few questions before applying to be an animal foster parent.

• Are your pets welcoming to new animals? If you have an alpha female or male, you may request a specific sex or size. Just remember, dogs that regularly have the opportunity to socialize and meet other breeds tend to handle stress and strangers with ease.

• Decide whether you are interested in a specific breed, such as a golden retriever, or if you want to help all breeds. Would you consider fostering ferrets, rabbits, hamsters, or parrots?

The answer will determine what type of rescue agency you chose to contact.

• Can your home accommodate small animals, such as kittens and puppies, or large animals like a German shepherd

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• Do you have flexibility in your schedule to accommodate extra responsibilities, such as vet appointments and meeting families?

ELIMINATING EXCUSES Michael and Susan Johnson thought they were too busy to become animal foster parents. Susan writes, “We have three dogs and two cats, full-time jobs working from home, and three children. Our plates are full, but there are no excuses when it comes to helping animals. We always have the space for one more. As a family, we help establish routines, become accustomed to strangers, and learn social skills. Most often, fostering increases an animal’s chances of getting adopted. Our children are learning important lessons in the experience. It is truly a win-win for all!”

REACH OUT With abundant shelters and rescues near your home, it should be simple to find two or three who need foster parents by accessing a website and social media page to find additional information.

MOST REQUIRE: • The primary caregiver to be at least 18 years old.

• Foster parents to live close to the shelter or rescue facility.

• That prospective fosterers have a room in the home, separate from other animals, to keep foster pets.

• That all pets in the home have updated examinations and vaccinations.

• Prospective foster parents to submit a background check form and online application.

• Prospective foster parents to complete a virtual training session, which includes program expectations and basic medical information.

After 35-plus opportunities, John Bartlett writes, “They fill our lives with glee as we take care of them until the day comes when we say goodbye—a day that is always bittersweet. For the first-time fosterer, they see if their heart and soul is strong enough to endure it again. If so, they start the process anew. For some, their heart couldn’t bear to part, and they adopt their fosters—we dub them “Failed Fosterers,” but there’s never any malice in it. We secretly wish we had as well!”

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9 MUST-TAKE VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS

BY MEGAN TAYLOR

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didn’t matter your age or grade level, field trips at school were always a fun time. Spending a day away from the classroom and exploring an exciting place, whether it be a zoo, museum, or historic site. Sometimes field trips ventured into other cities and states. School may now look a little different, as well as taking a field trip, but the feeling of going someplace new has stayed the same. Lucky for us, with the increase in technology, new doors have been opened for taking field trips from the comfort of our own homes or classrooms. Through websites and online interactives, virtual field trips have become a popular way to travel the world within the past several months.

After all, who wouldn’t want to take a trip to the Palace of Versailles in France on a Tuesday afternoon and be back by dinner? Browse and research the list of sites through the world to get your family’s virtual field started.

Boston Children’s Museum: A children’s museum can bring out the child in any of us. Three floors, packed full of goodies, are available for you to journey though at the Boston Children’s Museum. Popular attractions include a Japanese House and the Explore-a-Saurus. https://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/museum-virtual-tour The Great Wall of China: With over 2,000 years of history and 3,000 miles in length, the Great Wall of China is a timeless landmark. Experience the historic site through a 360-degree view that saves you all the walking. https://www.thechinaguide.com/destination/great-wall-of-china

The Georgia Aquarium: Visit with the jellyfish, sharks, sea otters, penguins, other sea creatures and mammals through the aquarium’s webcam features. https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/webcam/ocean-voyager/

Colonial Williamsburg: Take a step back in time to colonial America through the multiple webcams at Colonial Williamsburg. Known as a living history museum, Colonial Williamsburg depicts what life would have been like in early America by showing sites, such as the tavern, the Market House, and more.

Canadian Farm and Food Tours: Learn about life on a farm in Canada. Through multiple tours, you’ll be able to experience life on a dairy farm, sheep farm, and pig farm, as well as learn about apple orchards and oat processing. https://www.farmfood360.ca/ Stellarium Web Planetarium: Explore over 60,000 stars, find the different planets, and learn about sunrises and solar eclipses in one of the last frontiers— space! FUN FACT: you can enter your location to find specific constellations to your area. An app version is also available. https://stellarium-web.org/

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The Louvre Museum: Home to the Mona Lisa painting, the Louvre Museum in Paris, France is a place to visit on many people’s bucket list. Now, you can visit sections of the museum online. Currently, four virtual tours are being offered, including exhibits on the connection between art and politics, using art to represent movement, and inspiration from myths to creating art. https://www.louvre.fr/en/online-tours#tabs M&Ms Factory Tour: Learn how one of America’s favorite candies is created through a M&Ms Factory Tour. As you tour the facility, be sure to use the 360-degree feature to see all of the different parts. And, it may also be a good idea to have a pack of M&Ms to snack on during your visit. https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/ GtfkemNzG_I?controls=0

The Houston Zoo: Gorillas, elephants, and rhinos—oh, my! Drop in on several animals and their habits at the Houston Zoo. Whether it is eating, sleeping, or playing, you never know what the animals will be doing when you stop by. https://www.houstonzoo.org/explore/webcams/

As I conducted research for this article, the list of places you can virtually visit is endless. Other sites that may attract visitors are Buckingham Palace, Mount Rushmore, and Ancient Egypt. A quick online search for virtual field trips, along with the sites above, will open the door to the world and many new adventures for children of all ages.

Happy field tripping!

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ME VS. HE

We

all want attention. Even people who don’t want attention want attention…. Maybe not as much as others, but still…. If people didn’t want attention, we wouldn’t have social media. After all—how often do you go to Facebook, Instagram, or wherever you have your social media profiles, looking to see how many “likes” or comments you got? We post selfies, supper, and share opinions in anticipation of getting a reaction or response.

We want people to understand who we are and how we think. We want them to know what we think about everything, from our opinion about a restaurant to our opinion about politics. We want to explain ourselves and tell others our perspectives.

We want our voice to be heard. Our culture practically demands that we share our lives.

So we put our best image forward when it comes to ourselves. And amazingly, we’re convinced that if we bestow our opinions and feelings on the world, everything will be better.

But as someone way wiser than me once said, “God gave us one mouth and two ears, so we can listen more than we speak.”

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is a figment of my imagination. I need to focus on His. • Paul told the Colossians (and us) to set our minds on heavenly things, not earthly things (Colossians 3:2). My earthly things break and rust (Matthew 6:19), but my heavenly treasures will endure forever (Matthew 6:20).

• Mankind (including my own stupid choices) will let me down (Micah 7:5-8), but the prophet Jeremiah reminds me that I will be blessed if I will trust in the Lord (Jeremiah 17:7). Plus, when my faith is weak, Hebrews 12:2 reminds me that Jesus is the author of my faith and He can replenish it.

I just need to have the wisdom to ask for it—and according to James 1:5, God gives wisdom generously when I do.

There is no accomplishment or opinion I can share to compare to the gift I have been given—grace. Not because of anything I have done, but totally because of what Jesus has done (Ephesians 2:8-9). At the end of it all—I am the clay. He is the Potter. Not the other way around (Isaiah 64:8).

What if we did that? What if we talked less and listened more? What if we stopped trying to be the center of our own universe?

What if, instead of telling everyone the things about me, me, me—we started focusing on He, He, He? And what if, of all the things we want to tell the world, we simply told them to Jesus?

We may wonder about the reasons and whys of people’s choices…. We may feel compelled to share our own feelings and think that we need to explain ourselves to the world. And at times, yes, we need to.

Certainly, we need to be bold to share the Gospel, but that’s not about us; that’s about Jesus. We need to share our testimony, but again, it’s not what we have done, but what He has done for us!

• J esus told us to seek first the Kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33). I don’t have a kingdom. So any attempt to create one

The challenge I have before me and that I’m sharing with you—are you showing the world more of you? Or more of Jesus?

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MINUTE for your Minister Difficult People

BY PHIL LEWIS Have you ever been asked, “How’s ministry going?”

And you reply, or at least think in your head, if you don’t have the courage to voice it, “Oh, ministry would great, if it wasn’t for the people.”

Every church has some of the same church members.

Mr. A who places a note in every offering plate asking for the music to be turned down. Mrs B, former English teacher, who loves to point out every typo on the power point and every grammatical mistake in your message. Then there is Mr. C who expects to dictate how, when and where his tithes are allowed be used.

And in today’s world we have Mrs. D and E who are on opposite sides of the fence on the issue of mask wearing and social distancing in church and whether we should even be meeting in person and both are very vocal about their positions.

Sometimes has a pastor you might feel like God has called you to referee and put out fires instead of doing real ministry. This can be frustrating and discouraging to be sure.

BUT sometimes we need to step back and remember that God has a purpose for placing these “difficult” or should I say “challenging” people in your congregation. GOD still uses imperfect, and unfinished people to accomplish his plans. Aren’t you so thankful for that? They need the same mercy and grace that God shows you on a daily basis. He has allowed you to be their pastor for a reason. To help “fix” them or be more like Jesus? Maybe. But have you ever thought that God could be using them to file some rough spots off in your own life? Just as God is not finished his work in you, he’s not finished with them either. Maybe God allowed some of these church members to be in your congregation because you needed each other...

After all how would ministry be without people? “We are all imperfect because we are all unfinished.” But thankfully God is still at work on all of us.

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BY PASTOR RON GARNER

We Are All Models, and You Will Know What I Mean...

The

‘80s and ‘90s are known for some quirky songs, but one of the top has to be by British Boy Band “Right Said Fred.” The song I have in mind is ”I am too sexy.” If you don’t have any idea of what I am talking about, don’t worry, I realize this is a family magazine and it really is not risque like it sounds. I don’t claim to know what “Fred” had in mind when penning it, but it’s obviously not to be taken seriously. At worst it’s a song that takes a good-hearted jab at fashion models.

Having actually been a model at one point in my life, I can relate.

Okay, for transparency’s sake, my modeling “career” lasted about three hours and never once did the photographer include my face, but only the oversized work pants I was wearing. It was my first and last “gig.” But at least I can now put “male model” on my resume and remind my wife of that on a regular basis. :) But let me give you the chorus of Fred’s song: ‘Cause I’m a model, you know what I mean, And I do my little turn on the catwalk.

Yeah, on the catwalk.

On the catwalk, yeah.

I shake my little tush on the catwalk.

Like I said, quirky but kind of funny. My point is this. I agree with Right Said Fred. I am a model, and you are, too. If you are a father, or a mother, a grandparent, or even an uncle or aunt, we are all models to the younger generation. And if you are a Jesus

follower, this is particularly the case. And yes, Paul the church planter and the author of much of the New Testament, knows what I mean! Writing to his younger protege, Timothy , he says “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity” (1 Timothy 4:12 NIV).

In a way, Paul is saying, it’s like we are on a catwalk. But instead of being surrounded by fashion critics, we are surrounded by people that are watching our every move...for better or for worse.

Dr. Duffy Robbins, an expert on adolescents, affirms this truth. He argues that the single most important way we can pass our faith along to our children and teens is by our example. As he puts it, “our lives should speak louder than our lips.” In other words, if we tell our kids not to lie, yet lie to our boss to get out of work or tell them God is the most important in our life, but give God the leftovers of our time and resources. Our lips are saying one thing, but our lives are saying another. For Duffy, in order to walk that “Christian catwalk” right, we have to get the two in sync.

Last month we celebrated Mother’s Day and this month we are moving on to celebrate us fathers. There is not a better time to step back and reflect on what kind of examples we are to our children. No, we are not, and can’t be, perfect. There is only one who has been there and “done that.” But with God’s help we can move in that direction...and not continue to say one thing and do another. Because it is true. We indeed are all models...and now, you know exactly what I mean.

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I Needed That

A 30-Day Devotion Book

by Camilla Washington

Camilla

Washington is a local pastor and now— author. As the co-founder of Whole Man Ministries with her husband, Bishop Barry Washington, Camilla is a woman who cares deeply for others.

Born with deep-seated compassion to minister to others, Camilla is reaching out to the lost, encouraging the downtrodden, and offering hope to those who feel hopeless.

Her new book, I Needed That, is a tool to do just that.

Pastor Camilla shared, “As a woman, I know that we are natural-born caregivers, but we aren’t necessarily great about taking care of ourselves.

I know how hard it is to navigate busy schedules and the demands around us, but after so many years of trying to be everything to everyone, I stopped and asked the question, ‘Who encourages me?’”

“As I reflected on that question, my answer was easy—God. But as important as my calling is, I have to take time to be still and listen. So I wrote I Needed That for women, because we need that daily dose of downtime. That daily opportunity to just be. To breathe. Reflect. And take care of ourselves. After all, you can’t pour from an empty cup.”

Pastor Camilla’s book, I Needed That, is a 30-day devotional that is

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broken into bite-sized, manageable nuggets of wisdom, comfort, and encouragement. “Every day is designed to be completed in just a few minutes,” said Pastor Camilla.

“Each day is designed to make sure women understand that there is Someone who believes in them and who has a plan for them. I want the readers of my book to know that I have prayed for them, and I continue to pray for those who purchase the book. I want this to be a tool that women use to grow closer to God, but even if a woman isn’t a Christian, I want her to see the book as a tool to reflect and take some time for herself.”

“Additionally,” she continued, “every few days includes an opportunity to journal personal thoughts on a variety of questions or statements. This is a great time to explore feelings of gratitude, identify blessings, and more.”

Since being published, accolades for the book have poured in. “I have been amazed at what God has done with this book,” said Pastor Camilla. “The local feedback has been incredible, but the book has even been distributed internationally.

I am humbled that God would use it in such a powerful way.”

In addition to the gratitude from women who have benefited from

I Needed That, Pastor Camilla has also received endorsement from the international best-selling author of The 5 Love Languages, Dr. Gary Chapman. Dr. Chapman wrote the foreword for her book; in his words, “These devotionals are designed to turn your heart toward God. They are brief but powerful reminders that with God, we can face life with confidence.”

“My hope,” said Pastor Camilla, “Is that any woman who reads this will find herself developing better habits within her 30 days of reading. Every woman needs encouragement— no matter who they are. After publication, I sent copies to powerful women such as Vice President Harris, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, and Oprah Winfrey, knowing that they have such high-pressure occupations.”

I want to foster the belief that it’s okay to need some time to yourself and emphasize the importance of nourishing yourself spiritually. And at the end of each day, I hope she takes a deep breath and says, ‘I needed that.’”

Learn more about Pastor Camilla Washington on her church website, WholeManMinistries.com. Order your own copy of I Needed That on Amazon.

SUMMER

OPPORTUNITIES “Rocky Railway” Courtney Baptist Church (Yadkinville) June 6-9 (6-8pm) Courtneybaptistchurch.com Truth Sleuths Friends Baptist Church (Clemmons) June 13-17 (6-8pm) Friendsbaptist.church

CAMP WEEKS

July 12-16 Middle School July 19-23 High School

Camps are Monday - Friday 8:00am-3:00pm $125 per week. (breakfast and lunch included)

Smith Reynolds Airport

Register at www.ShawAceAcademy.com

“Rocky Railway” First Presbyterian Church (WS) June 21-24 (9am-noon) 1stpres.com/children Built for a Purpose Two Cities Church (WS) June 21-25 (6-7:30pm) Twocitieschurch.net/kids Come to the Table – Family VBS Ardmore Baptist Church (WS) July 13-15 (register for time slot) Ardmorebaptist.org Summer Adventure Center Grove Baptist Church (Clemmons) June 21-23 Centergrovelife.org/event/summer-adventure “Egypt: God is Our Redeemer” Emmanuel Church (WS) July 26-30 (9am-noon) emmanuelws.com/ministries/vbs

DANCE CAMPS at Triple Threat

Rock StaR JR

Be sure to check with each individual church for registration requirements.

(AGES 7-12)

Monday - Friday 9am-4pm

op StaR JR DANCE Quarter VP (AGES 3-6) Monday - Friday MUSICAL THEATRE 9am-12pm CRAFTS WINSTON-SALEM: CHOREOGRAPHY July 12-16 TUMBLING HIGH POINT: July 19-23 ACTING AND MORE...

WINSTON-SALEM: (336) 794 3942

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AT A GLANCE NAME OF PROGRAM

ADDRESS

DATES

Arts Discovery Camp

Ardmore Baptist Church, 501 Miller Street, Winston Salem, NC

June 21-25 July 19-23 August 2-6

Camp Hanes YMCA

1225 Camp Hanes Road, King

Camp Kaleideum Downtown

AGES / GRADES SERVED

CAMP TYPE(S)

Completing grades 1-5

Monday - Friday 6:00pm-6:55pm

June 14 August 13

6 - 16 years

Day & Overnight

390 S Liberty St, Winston-Salem

June 7 – August 20

Ages 3 Rising 1st Graders

Day Camp with Half-Day Options

Camp Kaleideum North

400 W. Hanes Mill Road, Winston-Salem

June 7 – August 20

Ages K Rising 7th Graders

Day Camp

City Lights Ministry Mission 2:10

1600 Williamson St, WS

June 28th July 2

Ages 12-18

Day & Overnight

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$ RANGE

ACTIVITIES

$45 per week

Students will explore and experience 1 of 2 Creative Arts offered each session. Professional Arts Instructors will teach guitar, drumming, multmedia art, creative drama, and ukulele.

Full brochure and registration at www.ardmorebaptist.org

$267 - $1249

One of a kind climbing wall, archery, riflery, sports, arts & crafts, kayaking, newspaper, photography, drama, zip-lines, science, swimming, fishing, and more.

$100 - $240,

At Camp Kaleideum you can explore everything from bubbles and slime to coding and building, from art and arcades to the oceans and the Olympics ... and so much more!

depending on age, length of camp & member / non-member

$200 - $240,

At Camp Kaleideum you can explore everything from bubbles and slime to coding and building, from art and arcades to the oceans and the Olympics ... and so much more!

$175 - Day $250 - Overnight

Evangelism Outreach, Worship Services, Late Night Games, Ministry & Service Projects

depending on age, length of camp & member / non-member

NAME OF PROGRAM

ADDRESS

Dance Camps Winston-Salem at Triple & High Point, NC Threat

DATES

AGES / GRADES SERVED

CAMP TYPE(S)

$ RANGE

ACTIVITIES

3-12 years

Half day & Full Day

Half Day $195 Full Day $255

Dance, musical theatre, crafts, choreography, tumbling, acting and more...

$135 - $325

Sports, fitness, fine arts and crafts, baking, theater and lighting, field trips, science, fishing, thematic classes, service projects, culture and foreign language, games and group activities. STEAM activities and Red Cross Babysitting Certification, engineering, technology, maker camp, and photography.

$165 per week

Weekly themes and adventures – 2-4 field trips per week Downtown location offers camps for children with special needs.

July 12-16 Winston-Salem;

July 19-23 High Point

Forsyth Country Day School - Summer Enrichment

5501 Shallowford Road, Lewisville

June 7 July 30

Rising K - 12th Grade

Day Camp

Imprints Cares

4 locations IC Downtown for children with special needs, Meadowlark Middle, Piney Grove & Speas Elementary

June 14 – August 13

Rising K-6th graders

Day Camp 7am-6pm

Jim Shaw’s ACE Academy Aviation Career Education

Forsyth Tech Mazie Woodruff Aviation Center 2739 Aviation Dr., WS. NC 27105

July 12-16 Middle School, July 19-23 High School

Merriwood Christian Camp

North Carolina Zoo Summer Camps

June 7 - Aug 7 Clemmons, NC

4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro

Salem Gym & Swim - Totally 4870 Country Club Rd, Kids Summer Winston-Salem, NC Camps The Little Theatre of WinstonSalem

See website for locations

Y Summer Exploration Academics & Camps

Various YMCA Locations

(one week sessions; different weeks for different age groups)

Multiple days/ weeks from June 15th – August 6th June 1 August 20

Middle & High School

Rising 1st graders through graduating seniors (depending on session)

Day Camp

Day Camp AND Overnight weeks available, depending on grade

$125/Week

(breakfast & lunch included) Day camps $244 Junior Weeks $295 (Newly added program)

Junior Week Overnight Camp $385 Middle School Week Camp $395 Teen Week $410

Rising 1st – 6th Graders

Day, Week, and Virtual

Virtual $45/Day $65/Week $265.

Discounts for NC Zoo Society Members

3-12 years

Half Day Camps; mix & match to create full day camps

Half day starting at $200; Full day starting at $330 DEEP discounts offered when you sign up for multiple camps

The Camp will explore the real world of aviation. Students will have the opportunity with an experienced pilot to fly in a helicopter and an airplane and to learn to pilot and land an airplane. Other aviation activities are also planned.

Climbing wall, paddle boats, canoes, archery, riflery, sling shots, swimming pool, BLOB, water trampoline, biking, high ropes course, sports, acting, crafts, outdoor cooking, outdoor survival, model rocketry, chapel times and much more!

Filled with fun and exciting games, animal encounters, and other activities based on the weekly topic. Find out more at: www.nczoo. org/education/camps/summer-camps.

Camp T-shirt available for purchase.

30+ amazing camps to choose from!

All camps include gymnastics fun plus theme related games, crafts, and educational elements as well! SalemGym.com to register and more info.

June 21-25 / ages 6-12 / Aesop’s Fables

See Activities block for camp dates

Ages 6 - Adult

June 14 August 20

3 years - 9th grade

Day Camp 9:30am-4pm

$200-$360

June 28-July 2 / ages 6-12 Through the Stage Door June 28-July 2 / ages 12+ / Costuming 101 July 12-25 / ages 8-16 / Disney’s Moana Jr.

Day Camp with half day options

$90 - $175

depending on age & member/nonmember rates

Varies by age and camp location to include sports, games, arts and crafts, swimming, and more!

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THE GIVING TREE

BY LISA S. T. DOSS*

It’s time to plant a tree, a tree. What shall it be? What shall it be? Let’s plant a maple—more than one, to shade us from the summer sun. Let’s plant a birch, an oak, a beech, there’s something extra-nice in each…in winter, summer, spring or fall. Let’s plant a…why not plant them all? ~ Aileen Fisher While not deemed sacred or worshiped in our culture, a mature tree reaching the heavens has a spirit benefiting all of the earth’s inhabitants, from communities of birds, insects, and lichen to children and adults. It’s no wonder we find the living green world attractive. We live, work, and invest in green surroundings, striving for health and happiness. Is it odd to think people wrap their arms around a tree in appreciation of its many gifts? The mere sight of trees provides the onlooker with a feeling of serenity. The act of hugging, despite the discomfort of bark, increases levels of the feel-good hormone oxytocin.

As a vital part of survival, you, too, can be an advocate, from leaf and limb to trunk and roots.

Environmental Value Of the 600 species of oak trees in the world, 90 varieties exist in the United States. It is one of the oldest, most majestic shade trees, and drastically improves diverse ecosystems, living, on rare occasions, 1,400 years. Of the 10,000 acorns that drop yearly from trees 50 years old and older, only one will take root and grow. Oaks, believed by some to have a pest control problem, lure over 530 species of caterpillars to support the dwindling population of other creatures, such as baby birds. Without 5,000

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caterpillars to feed a clutch of chickadees or up to 9,000 to feed bluebirds from hatching to fledgling, our populations decrease further. As you select a tree, determine whether your goal is to benefit the environment. The Bradford pear offers no nutritional value, and crape myrtles, walnuts, chestnuts, and holly trees also rate low! Combining benefits and beautification, consider varieties of alder, ash, beech, blackthorn, crab apple, elm, hazelnut, hawthorn, maple, Scots pine, or willow. If you have a mature tree, start hanging bird feeders from the branches!

Welcoming Pollinators The buzzing occurring from spring through early fall could create a design of spirals, zig-zags, and beelines across the air to resemble—a Jackson Pollock painting?

With so much activity from bats, bees, birds, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, and wasps, humans often resort to using chemicals and traps in hopes of deterring particular creatures from entering their property. From maples and oaks to flowering trees, such as the tulip poplar, Juneberry, and other fruit trees, our world desperately needs every pollinating visitor.

Add housing for birds, bats, and bees as a welcome and, not to forget, a water source! And a few rocks in the birdbath to ensure small insects can drink safely!

Abundant Fruit In planting a backyard garden, think big and look to the skies! Just imagine harvesting 100 pounds of pears or 150 pounds of apples each year from one tree! The combined effort from pollinators and you provides a beneficial reward! Not all fruit varieties can pollinate themselves; examples are apple, pear, plum, and sweet cherry trees. In such cases, a second variety planted will ensure a large harvest. Other fruit trees, such as apricot, nectarine, peach, and sour cherry can thrive without a companion.

Research before you invest in a dwarf or semi-dwarf variety. Bees are bound to come, especially to soft-flesh fruit trees.

Careful planning and placement can create a happy balance for humans and winged flyers!

The Balance of Land Soil surrounding trees is a storage place for water, nitrogen, and minerals to sustain a tree throughout its life. As it grows, roots extend, reaching out for water, usually near the surface. It’s no wonder we find happiness among wooded places or sheltered by the shade of protective limbs!

The best time to plant a tree is in the early spring and fall seasons.

* Lisa Doss is an NC State Extension Master Gardener Volunteer and a State Certified Beekeeper.

Top 10 Reasons You Should Attend

Tour de Boutique 2021!

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All participants receive exclusive Forsyth Woman apparel!

Choose between a long sleeve tee / baseball hat combo OR a quarter zip.

(Want both? You can add the other apparel option(s) a la carte when you register)

Exclusive store specials and discounts ONLY for Tour de Boutique shoppers!

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Lunch is on us! You’ll receive a lunch voucher to Pie Guys’ Pizza & More! If you decide to brunch or lunch somewhere else the day of the tour, you can use your voucher another day. It will be good for the entire month of October.

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With the self-guided option, you can shop at your own pace!

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If you’re directionally challenged, we’ve done the work for you! We’ve mapped out the best routes based on several different starting points.

FM Social Media

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Quality time with your best girlfriends!

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DOOR PRIZES! The more stores you visit, the more chance you have to win!

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Shopping local = a boost for our local economy!

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These boutiques will be rolling out the red carpet for you! You can expect drinks from Thirsty Buffalo, cupcakes from Lei Lei’s cuisine and so much more throughout the day!

Did we mention… you’re supporting local businesses?

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TINYURL.COM/2021FWTDB Stay in-the-know with all of our @forsythmags events!

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In & About Winston-Salem with Second Harvest’s Empty Bowls in

The Show Must Go On One year and three months into the COVID-19 public health and economic crisis, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC is continuing pivot and innovate ways to do things differently. Procedures put into place at the onset of the pandemic, continue to help ensure the safety of teams at the 430 food assistance programs that rely on Second Harvest for the food they provide, Food Bank staff, and neighbors in need of help. A tremendous outpouring of support from this community has allowed Second Harvest’s continued strong response to the heightened need for food assistance resulting from the pandemic.

Amid its work on the frontlines of food insecurity, Second Harvest was determined to celebrate with the people and organizations who make their mission and work possible at a reimagined 20th Anniversary Empty Bowls event. As event organizers explained it, “the show must go on so that we can continue to make sure every child, every senior, every neighbor has the food they need through these challenging times.”

Empty Bowls. Full Hearts.

Presented this year by Garner Foods and Truist, and reimagined as a drive thru affair, the important things remained the same at Second Harvest’s 20th Annual Empty Bowls – the faithful community of sponsors and friends; the important mission; beautiful, handcrafted pottery bowls; and a selection of delicious soups crafted by the culinary staff and students of Second Harvest’s Providence.

WXII 12’s Chief Meteorologist Lanie Pope, who graciously joined this year’s event as Chief Greeter and Storyteller, brought with her a day filled with sunshine, complemented by cool breezes.

Throughout the day, Event Chair Cathy Larmore and teams of cheerful volunteers prepped each guest bag with two pottery bowls, before handing them off to the lunch assembly stations. Guests pre-ordered their choice of soup (ready for reheating at home) when purchasing their tickets. As each guest pulled to the head of the drive through line, Providence students added the guest’s chosen soup flavor, cornbread, giant chocolate chip cookies, and more to the bag before handing it off to volunteer runners. A DJ kept the dance tunes coming, providing entertainment for guests and event staff alike. Claudette Weston, Honorary Chair and Chief Cheerleader for this year’s event, helped to keep everyone’s energy high through to the last guest with her words of encouragement and joie de vivre.

This year’s event results speak volumes about our community’s awareness and understanding of the essential nature of Second Harvest Food Bank’s mission and work: • 1320 Guests | over $180,000 raised (The most ever raised at this annual event and the equivalent of over 1,200,000 meals!)

Coming Soon Stay tuned for news about upcoming events supporting Second Harvest Food Bank and Providence, including this Fall’s Farm to Fourth, at SecondHarvestNWNC.org.

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of a Southern Yankee A Case of the Runs

BY DAMIAN DESMOND

One

of my top 10 movies is Forrest Gump. While it is difficult to choose a favorite scene, I love the part of the movie when Forrest decides, out of the blue, to just start running. He spends the next three years, two months, 14 days, and 16 hours of his life running back and forth across the United States. While the beautiful backdrops and the soundtrack create inspirational moments in the film, I’m more drawn to WHY Forrest was running. Having just lost his dear mother and missing the love of his life, Jenny, Forrest did something more people should be doing—he worked on himself, and he did it through running.

Running has played a very vital role in my life. As a child, running races in the schoolyard, I never really gave the act much thought. I just took it for granted that I could run. But looking back now on 47 years on this earth, I can see many pictures in the slideshow of my life where running not only helped me physically, but saved me mentally and emotionally, as well.

In my 8th-grade year, I decided to start running cross country in Clarke County, Virginia. I remember taking the bus in the afternoon from the middle school to the high school for practices. At the age of 13, I wasn’t really concerned with winning races or bettering my 5K times. For me, it was more about the social aspects. I was getting to hang out with high schoolers, and specifically, high school girls. Not just any high school girls, either. These were good-looking girls who were also in phenomenal shape. I ran cross country through my junior year of high school, and while I didn’t acquire any major awards, I did accumulate many wonderful memories from the experience.

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Before my senior year of high school, my family moved to the farm in Augusta County, Virginia. I did not run that year at Riverheads High School. Instead, I enlisted in the Army National Guard in November, and was accepted to Virginia Military Institute several months later. Running again became important. I would be expected to pass a fitness test for both the army and VMI. A short time after graduating from high school, I was heading to Fort Benning, GA, for two months in the summer. Early morning PT and formation runs in the soupy southern Georgia climate helped to prepare me for what lay ahead—the rat line of VMI. My running habits in the army and at VMI were more about meeting requirements and passing tests. I still had not developed a love for running.

You could say it was more of a love/hate relationship.

After graduating from VMI and fulfilling my six years of service to the US army, I took a break from running. That period of my life is a time I wish I could get back to. I would have made running a priority in those years, but hindsight is 20/20.

In 1999, while teaching at a middle school in Virginia, I met someone who was training for a marathon. I decided to join her and the next thing I knew, running was becoming a huge part of my life again. We followed a rigorous training schedule that involved increasing run distances over a three-month period in preparation for the race. In March of 2000, we ran the Shamrock marathon in Virginia Beach. Neither of us was out to break records. Simply running the entire 26.2 miles without stopping was the goal. I never did run another marathon after that. In fact, I never ran anything over 26 miles at one time again. Instead, I began focusing on shorter races—10K’s, five milers, and 5K’s.

Interestingly enough, I became much more competitive as an adult than I ever was as a high schooler running cross country. I started winning races and have a decent number of trophies and medals to show for it. My love affair with running was growing deeper.

Over the next ten years or so, I coached the boys cross country team at the same high school I graduated from and then at a high school in Forsyth County, North Carolina. The schools had very small programs, but the programs grew, and while we never brought home any state championships, my interactions with those young adolescents meant far more to me than some trophy stuffed into the high school’s trophy case. My hope is

that, if anything, I helped to instill a lifelong love of running in my former athletes.

For the past 14 years or so, I have been getting up at 4:30 AM so I could get a run in before work. People look at me like I’m crazy, until I explain to them that I don’t just roll out of bed and start running. My morning ritual consists of sitting down with my coffee, thinking about the day ahead, sometimes listening to music, and generally focusing on me. Plus, I was a teacher for many of those years, so running helped mentally prepare me for the day ahead in a profession that came with its own set of challenges and stresses. Running was no longer something I did with little thought. Running had become something I couldn’t live without. Missing a day of running, for whatever reason, left me feeling like I wasn’t “in the zone.”

Four years ago, I left teaching and went through one of the most difficult periods in my life. My 15-year marriage crumbled and I watched my family dissolve. Through it all, I continued my early morning runs. I acquired a job traveling with the PGA Tour for six months of the year.

Even being on the road for extended periods didn’t keep me from getting my runs in before the long days of work. Besides, the job afforded me the opportunities to live out my own Forrest Gump- type scenes. In January, I was running in Scottsdale, Arizona, as the sun rose above the desert mountains. In February, I was running on the beaches of Jacksonville, Florida, as the eastern sky slowly brightened over the Atlantic Ocean. Austin, San Antonio, New Orleans, Moline, Minneapolis, Hartford, and many other places became the backdrops for my morning runs.

And, like Forrest, I was working on myself after having gone through extreme heartbreak and the lowest point I had ever reached in my life. I could easily say that running kept me alive.

The year 2020 saw my job with the PGA Tour come to an end due to the COVID-19 “situation.” Throughout the period of lockdowns, masks, and general hysteria, I continued my early morning routine of meditation and running. While others were complaining about gaining weight during the COVID-19 period, I was logging 30 miles a week in runs.

In my 47 years, I’ve gone from running just to be around others, to running for my life. I’ve seen the benefits physically, mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually.

There are literally thousands of scenes in my mind of early morning runs from the deserts of the Southwest, to the back country roads around my parents’ farm, to the sandy beaches of Florida. After all these years, I guess you could say I still have a serious case of the runs.

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BY LISA S. T. DOSS

Getting Off the Grid

Freedom

without the support of sellers and companies that tie you to a monthly expense is liberating! While the image of rolling hills and acres of land concealing the best feature, the farmhouse, may seem unattainable, the definition begins with a first step! An effort to make a lifestyle change! Each transition away from dependency will decrease your expenses and help you strive towards a comfortable life of self-sufficiency!

Assessing Your Land As you walk around your property, remember its size, whether minimal or abundant, has equal potential. Start by marking areas that receive sixplus hours of direct sunlight. You’ll need a viable place to start growing fruits, berries, herbs, and vegetables! If you do not have a natural water source, such as a brook or creek, consider a means to collect rainwater.

TIP: O nline marketplaces offer everything you need to get started. You may find plastic barrels or caged 330-gallon tanks in varying sizes at a great price!

Generate a List Record a list of favorite foods, including herbs, fruits, and berries! How can you make pasta or have on-hand a supply of peppermint tea? It’s time to think outside the box and experiment with plants. If everyone loves apples, consider planting two varieties of dwarf apple trees!

TIP: T ake time to read the tag to ensure your tree selection requires a pollinator. Cherry trees and raspberries do not thrive in zone seven; it’s better to choose pears, plums, or blackberries!

Grow with Purpose Every aspect of self-sufficiency leads to a goal!

Growing sugar-snap peas could add 15-quart size bags to the freezer; and potatoes, if well-stored, support side dishes, stews, and soups. Start planning; then, planting in bulk. Create mounds in your garden to companion-plant onions and carrots, corn and vined fruits, such as watermelon or pumpkins. Herbs have multiple functions, from flavoring foods to medicinal health. You’ll be amazed at why you enjoy peppermint or sage!

TIP: B uild a compost pile from three pallets and chicken wire, and watch your trash reduce by two-thirds!

Add grass clippings and fall leaves, a gift from Mother Nature!

TIP: R each out to your local Cooperative Extension Office to learn more about their free classes, from gardening and pruning to beekeeping and farming.

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Animals for Protein or Meat Zoning laws will determine whether you can raise a flock of bug-consuming, happy chickens or ducks for eggs and meat. Raising small farm animals has numerous benefits, including lessening the pesky insect populations, free weed-eating, boosting compost levels, and receiving highly enriched eggs.

TIP: Children may enjoy the process of incubating chicken or duck eggs to raise for profit!

Heating and Cooking For modern-day people, heating and cooking appear to be two separate items; yet, fires are a heat source for warmth and meals. An economical solution is to add a wood stove, termed “wood cook stove,” to your home to reduce electricity expenses. The popularity of homeowners installing outdoor brick ovens only adds to an alternative off-grid cooking resource!

TIP: Need an alternative heat conductor? Try making charcoal briquettes or wood pellets!

It’s always wise to learn old-fashioned methods that one day could become quite helpful.

Hand Crank Tools In the modernized world, we rely heavily on pressing buttons or lifting levers to complete every imaginable chore. Think of all the small and large appliances that do not require electricity! The step towards electrical freedom requires reducing your power usage. Have you ever tasted coffee made from a French press or percolator? Delicious! Would you start using a clothesline, a hand-crank mixer, or a can opener?

You have plenty of manual tools to choose from, including ones requiring hand and foot power!

Getting off the grid is a long-term concept that continuously evolves—the dream may be five to ten acres and a house in a low-taxed and lowpopulated county, or a small city garden plot for cooking uses. Keep planning and implementing changes to promote self-sufficient living; perhaps that includes planting berry bushes, fruit trees, or planning on implementing solar power tubes or panels. Each of us can consciously make an impact to be partially or entirely off the grid!

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Bodyand Minerals

Minerals arrive through inorganic substances, such as rocks, soil, and water.

We also obtain them from animals and plants. It happens naturally, as rich soil and water feed nutrients to fruit trees, for example, and leafy vegetables. Along with amino acids, our body requires up to 16 macro and trace minerals to maintain strong bones and teeth, circulation, brain function, the proper balance of bodily fluids and systems, and to protect against viral and bacterial infections. Although the two groups have equal value, amounts are not an indication of importance. The body responds by absorbing the minerals it needs. No nutrient can single-handedly change the way our body or organs work; instead, they require a balance.

Supplement Pro and Con Due to industrialization, only 20 minerals remain in the food chain today. Since the body requires a minimum of 60, supplements are a necessary additive to the human diet. The problem stems from an unregulated supplement industry, which produces ineffective products full of fillers or undisclosed ingredients. It’s vital to research brands through the Food and Drug Administration, FDA, and the Office of Dietary Supplements, ODS. Please consult a doctor or dietitian to learn more about taking supplements, the dosage, and whether they affect your current medication. Be aware of the information concerning RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance), and AI (Adequate Intake).

Vitamin toxicity can result in an overdose.

Toxicity numbers spike in vitamins, which promote immune function, bone health, and mood.

Vegans or vegetarians would benefit from taking B12; however, it’s not necessary for a diet including dairy products, eggs, chicken, seafood, and steak.

Consuming too much vitamin K, a fatsoluble vitamin that acts as a coagulant, can interfere with the medicine warfarin (also called coumadin), a blood thinner.

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BY LISA S.T. DOSS

St. John’s Wort, a popular supplement for depression, can lead to serotonin syndrome if taken alongside antidepressants.

of iron. Liver, seafood, legumes, nuts, seeds, prunes, and barley offer essential sources.

Macro-minerals Minerals comprise up to five percent of average body weight, most of the mineral weight coming from three macro-minerals stored in the bones and needed for proper muscle function, energy, metabolism, transmitting nerve impulses, and creating genetic proteins.

3. FLUORIDE: An ingredient in toothpaste and fluoridated water to prevent dental disorders and maintain strong bones.

CALCIUM: Milk, cheese, yogurt, and additional dairy products serve as the best source of calcium. Canned sardines, salmon, tofu, broccoli, and other fruits and vegetables contain lesser amounts. In general, calcium from milk or soft bones (for example, from canned salmon) will absorb into the body easier than plantbased foods.

PHOSPHORUS: This second most plentiful mineral in the body activates B-complex vitamins and enzymes. Foods that are are high in calcium tend to be equally high in phosphorus. Additional sources include whole-grain products and meat.

MAGNESIUM: Found in green, leafy vegetables, grains, legumes, meat, poultry, fish, and eggs. In a diverse diet, a deficiency is rare!

The Trace Minerals Micro minerals are only needed in small quantities. Without trace minerals and other nutrients, our cells would stop growing, functioning properly, or producing the hormones and enzymes required to sustain living.

1. CHROMIUM: Acts with insulin to metabolize glucose; the body needs the fuel of wheat germ, wholegrain products, cheese, beer, liver, and molasses.

2. COPPER: Responsible for creating red blood cells, connective tissue, and nerve fibers. Copper fosters an absorption

4. IODINE: Its one function is balancing the thyroid’s hormones; therefore, eat seafood!

5. IRON: The body needs between three to five grams of iron, impacting the red blood cells carrying of oxygen. A balanced diet should include plenty of proteins, eggs, meat, poultry, and fish.

6. MANGANESE: Drink coffee and teas and consume nuts, legumes, and bran to balance metabolism levels.

7. POTASSIUM: Maintains proper metabolism and muscle function.

8. SELENIUM: Antioxidants and vitamin E work together to protect the cell membrane. The body needs a variety of proteins, whole-grain products, onions, mushrooms, and garlic.

9. SULFUR: Protein is the answer to receive the necessary amino acids.

10. ZINC: Instrumental in growth and reproduction of the body’s metabolism.

Continue eating or start enjoying oysters, yogurt, protein, and select fortified cereals.

Electrolytes Consuming eight glasses of water daily is good for your health. It contains macro and micro minerals that dissolve into ions, promoting electrical charges to help circulate blood and regulate muscle action.

Comprising six minerals, you’ll find water in plant-based foods, such as soft fruits and vegetables!

Eating healthy offers a life of wellness!

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Out & About Winston-SalemBack to Bases in

BY DREW MCDONALD

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gates opened at Truist Stadium at 5:50 p.m. on May 4th, the first time in 613 days since the Winston-Salem Dash played a home game. A sell-out crowd filed into the ballpark, eager to see their hometown team back on the field and back to some normalcy. The energy was high throughout the series, with fans participating in the ice cream and cake presented

by Lowes Foods, in dancing, or singing along to “Bon Jovi” and “Journey.”

C J Johnson, President of the DASH, said “It was great to once again have fans in Truist Stadium enjoying tasty food, cold beverages and family entertainment.”

In total, the Dash sold out five of the six games in their home stand, highlighted by the “Dr. Ohl Bobblehead Giveaway” in honor of Dr. Christopher Ohl, an Infectious Disease expert with Wake Forest Baptist Health, who was in attendance at Sunday’s game. Dr. Ohl has been a staple in the WinstonSalem community with his Thursday Morning Facebook Live updates. As we all navigated the COVID-19 pandemic, he was a voice that brought knowledge and education to our community.

“Back to Bases means a return to fun, a return of live entertainment, and enjoying each other’s company,” explained C J. The final game of the home stand ended in dramatic fashion and resulted in one of the biggest crowd pops of the week. Trailing 4-3 in the tenth inning with a base runners on first and second, Alex Destino lined a single to center field, scoring the runner from second to tie the game. The center fielder sent the ball sailing over the third baseman’s head, ricocheting off the protective netting above the dugout, scoring the second runner for a walk-off win. The Dash players were running across the field and congratulating Destino, sending the fans home with a memory sure to make them return to Truist Stadium for future Dash games.

The Dash returned home on Tuesday, May 25th, for a six-game series against the Hickory Crawdads.

“Dr. Ohl and all the incredible health providers in our community helped guide us through this pandemic. . . . We thought a bobblehead was a fun way to say ‘Thank You!’,” commented C J. The Dash’s “Back to Bases” slogan was adopted in March of 2020, a message to fans that resonated with Johnson and other Dash staff. Fans are encouraged to use the #BackToBases on their own social posts as a way of joining in with the Dash this season.

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Filling the New Mom Cup

BY ASHLEY QUINN KIBBY, GUEST BLOGGER FOR TRIAD M0MS ON MAIN

While I was pregnant with my twins, I read many books and articles written for mothers of multiples. Some good, some horrible, many functional, mostly instructional, with contents covering sleeping, napping, nursing, wrapping, weaning, feeding, and folding. But nothing I read prepared me for feeling. Many taught me how to care for my babies, but few taught me how to care for myself.

Sure, self-care is something any grown woman should know how to do—we most certainly know how to hashtag it. But everything I knew was out the window the moment those two helpless beings came into the light. While I was mostly prepared to meet the needs of these two little bodies who could not meet their own, what to eat and when to sleep were about the closest pieces of advice I collected to care for myself. Of course, these biological functions are imperative, but there’s much, much more to being human.

Before I had my twins, I had a daily yoga practice. I had an exciting social scene. I had a favorite hike in the woods where my dogs ran free off their leashes and my thoughts ran free with nature. I had a science-fiction writing group and a spiritual center. I almost had it all. But as I began to prepare for the one thing I wanted most, a family, I slowly witnessed my yoga practice, social outings and creative writing fall by the wayside. My one saving grace was a consistent hiking effort with the dogs, but by my third trimester, I was humongous and sciatic. Hiking, let alone walking, was no longer a core competency.

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Becoming a mother to my twin daughters was the most magical and wonderful experience of my life,, and I was so excited finally to have a family, that I poured every iota of my time and energy into it, naively believing it was all I needed to be complete.

But with the spiritual anchors of nature, movement and expression removed from my experience, I was less equipped to deal with the many changes that come with a new marriage and pregnancy, not to mention the arrival of our two infants, a move, and my changing career.

As my emotional landscape became more unpredictable, I began to look for fast, safe, and trustworthy hits of dopamine. After the babies came, I ate when I was bored, tense, and especially when I was tired. Usually, all three at once. Now, the one thing the maternity books had taught me, about eating balanced meals and getting proper sleep, was out the window.

When the effects of imbalance caught up with me in the forms of burnout and anxiety, I looked to support these biological functions first. But even after a 30-day cleanse to help regulate my hormones and restore my health, I realized I needed more than proper fitness and nutrition to feel better.

I found out the hard way that after becoming a mother, I still needed

all of those things that filled me up before I had children. My wellness wasn’t just about eating whole foods, drinking less coffee, and getting more sleep. Yes, I had to take care of my body—but I also had to feed my soul.

As my twins approached their first birthday and our state was issued stay-at-home orders in response to the global pandemic, I finally emerged from the isolation, confusion and disruption that comes with new motherhood.

Through gardening, I reclaimed my relationship with nature and through Zoom, I reconnected with old friends.

In the morning, I took five minutes to stretch, and at night I cleared all the baby toys out of my bathtub so I could soak, and rest. I also began to write again, but instead of fiction, I wrote to process my feelings about motherhood and marriage. While my hands typed thoughts onto pages and folded dirt over seeds, I finally discovered what may be obvious to many, but not to some. My little family could never fill my cup in all the complex ways I’d come to give meaning to my life. This, I had to do for myself, so that I could give them the best of me.

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Reading is Fundamental Summertime –

I know that it isn’t officially summer until June 20th at 11:32pm, but in my mind, it begins right after Memorial Day. For parents of school children, it is probably the end of the school year. So many unfortunate changes have taken place over the last year and a half that have impacted the lives of all of us in one way or another, but certainly on the children that could not fully understand what was happening in regards to school.

Spending a full year of no in-person learning for most public schools has been difficult for everyone. Teachers had to reconfigure lesson plans to fit into a tight schedule of virtual learning. Parents had to adjust to myriad changes while still making sure their children were getting an education.

Students suddenly lacked a social learning situation which, for many, meant a lack of focus or not being present at all.

In talking to some parents and teachers, the consensus was that, for a number of students, it was a lost year that will see them entering the next grade without having attained the lessons they needed to move forward.

A number of years ago, a friend suggested a volunteer opportunity, which after intensive training, would allow me to tutor students in elementary schools who were having difficulty in reading, writing and spelling. At the time, the program was in its infancy and called the Augustine Project. It is now Read, Write, Spell WS. I mention this as the training is excellent, a wonderful way to help students who benefit from one-on-one learning, a valuable volunteer opportunity and an excellent tool to use if your grandchildren are having trouble in any or all of these areas.

The first child I tutored went from sitting there silently, angry from being pulled out of class to, when figuring out I was not going to give up on him, becoming proficient in reading, writing and spelling. He not only excelled in English, but according to his teacher, was more engaged in his other subjects and always had a chapter book to read during down time.

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Reading is so very important. As a child, my bedtime routine always included reading a story. My grandchildren are also beneficiaries of that concept. Books are numerous in all of the households. Before they could read on their own, I loved when they crawled up next to me and handed me a book or books to read to them. I loved it even more when they were first learning to read and read to me. My five-year-old grandson seeing his older sister read is now an amazing reader. My barely five-year-old granddaughter loves to be read chapter books and can already read several words. Reading will give them a step up when they enter kindergarten this fall.

Children love gadgets. One tool I gave each of my daughter’s families was a Leap Frog pen and some books that went with it. The pen read each word in the book as the child slid the pen across it. Having something in their hand gave them a feeling of control in the learning process. Seeing the word, how it is spelled and hearing the pronunciation is very helpful. I also noticed that they were picking up words and remembering them when they saw them in different places.

This summer, after the strange and abbreviated school year, when there is quiet time with your grandchildren, sit and read. It will be one of the best gifts you will give them. It will also bring you joy when you see the pride in their faces as they read to you. “ The simplest way to make sure that we raise literate children is to show them that reading is a pleasurable activity.” ~ Neil Gaiman

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The Ultimate Superfoods

Nuts and Seeds

BY LISA S. T. DOSS

TIP: Roasting almonds does not alter the nutritional value.

Enjoy the added crunch!

Go nuts! Yes, absolutely reach for nuts and seeds

if you want to control hunger pangs, reduce visible signs of aging, and dramatically decrease risks of cancers, diabetes, and heart disease! Nuts and seeds, known to be high in fat and oil, have beneficial omega, fatty acids, vitamins E and B6, essential amino acids, and minerals, such as copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, riboflavin, selenium, and zinc.

Consumption Timeline As thoughts turn to food, whether it’s between meals or late in the evening, enjoy a handful of raw, unsalted nuts and seeds. They’ll provide a feeling of fullness.

And add nuts to regular meals.

• Did you know nuts can replace flour and breadcrumbs, while adding flavor and health benefits?

• Add a tablespoon of chopped almonds over your oatmeal.

• Consider sprinkling sunflower seeds , pumpkin seeds, or walnuts over a lunch or dinner salad.

• Research recipes which include nuts and seeds, such as a hazelnut-encrusted grilled salmon fillet, sweet potato, hemp seed dip, or a chia-seed sandwich.

FACT: The thin brown, papery layer coating almonds and peanuts is rich in antioxidant polyphenols. Peeling away alters the valuable health benefits.

The Best Nuts!

PISTACHIOS: Struggling to sleep at night?

Pistachios contain melatonin, a natural hormone the body needs to regulate sleep-and-wake-cycles.

That’s not the only benefit. It also contains vitamin B6, copper, phosphorus, potassium, and thiamine, which aids blood sugar, blood vessel health, cholesterol, gut bacteria, and weight loss. Before bed, eat a handful!

ALMONDS: Just a small handful packs roughly six grams of protein, almost four grams of fiber, 37 percent of vitamin E, and 19% of magnesium. Studies conclude that eating almonds improves cholesterol levels and reduces inflammation in people with Type 2 diabetes.

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FACT: Processed nuts and seeds possess fewer antioxidants: choose raw nuts in the shell when possible.

The Power of Super Seeds Small does not imply “lacking” in any way. Super seeds deliver protein, fiber, antioxidants, and dozens of vitamins and minerals. Consider soaking seeds in water! As liquids are absorbed from your digestive tract, they immediately stabilize blood sugar levels.

CHIA: As a member of the mint family, this protein-enriched seed fueled runners and warriors of the Aztec Empire with plenty of energy. Just two tablespoons offer 11 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein. Whether drunk straight or blended in with a smoothie, chia seeds can contribute to strong bones and tide a person over hunger pangs!

FACT: Chia oil is an ingredient which can heal and moisturize the skin!

QUINOA: Each grain, in black, brown, red, yellow, and white, has a distinct flavor. Pronounced phonetically as “keen-wa,” it’s widely used as a cereal or food grain and has a texture described as “light and nutty.” Belonging to the spinach family, one cup of cooked quinoa offers eight grams of plant-based protein and five grams of dietary fiber. It’s an ideal substitute for animal products, such as cow’s milk and meat.

Quinoa porridge will not cause an allergic reaction in babies; therefore, consider placing a mashed banana or sweet potato in it, and serve!

PUMPKIN: We often dismiss the edible seeds of pumpkin fruit; yet, they offer a powerhouse of nutrients, from copper and magnesium, to zinc and omega-3 fatty acids. Just a quarter cup provides a rich source of B Complex vitamins and a whole host of minerals. Buy it in bulk and freeze; then consider making pork pumpkin stew, pumpkin bread, scones, or pancakes.

TIP: Plant seeds in June for a late October harvest, and remember to water often! Each pumpkin will produce 500 seeds!

If you’ve heard of fish oil, but not flax seed, it’s worth the time to learn about the many benefits of its healing powers, as it restores the body inside and out. Supplements are available with a long list of advantages, from preventing hangnails and hair loss, to aiding digestion and balancing hot flashes. Flax seed—one more superfood to add to the list!

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St. Patrick’s Day Treats

BY KRISTI JOHNSON MARION & EMILY DODSON

Poolside Bites

BY KRISTI JOHNSON MARION

It’s that glorious time of year when we slather sunscreen on the whole family, pack our giant tote bags and head to the pool for family fun. During those pool breaks, it’s nice to have snacks on hand to keep the kids’ energy up. These fun poolthemed snacks, from “Pool Party Snack Mix” to “Flip Flop Rice Cereal Treats,” will satisfy those summer munchies and are not likely to melt in your bag.

FLIP-FLOP RICE CEREAL TREATS

POOL PARTY SNACK MIX

ROASTED CHEDDAR HERB NUTS

INGREDIENTS:

INGREDIENTS:

INGREDIENTS:

6 cups Rice cereal

TOOLS:

Plain popped popcorn Blue candy melts Original Goldfish crackers Pretzel-style Goldfish crackers Oyster crackers Mini-vanilla wafers Trix or Kix cereal

1 (3-inch) egg-shaped or oval Cookie Cutter

DIRECTIONS:

1 Egg Yolk 1 cup Almonds 1 cup Pecans ¾ cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded finely 1 Tbsp. Herb Seasoning blend (saltfree optional) ¾ tsp. Salt ½ tsp. Garlic powder

2 Tbsp. Butter, unsalted 4 cups Mini-Marshmallows Several fresh Mini-M&Ms 1 Fruit Roll-up (rainbow if you can find it)

DIRECTIONS: 1. Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Pour rice cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside.

2. In a small saucepan, on low heat, melt butter. Add minimarshmallows and stir until they melt.

3. Pour marshmallow mixture over cereal and stir until coated.

Turn cereal mixture onto wax paper and spread evenly onto the pan, flattening with spatula or spoon.

4. While the mixture is still warm, spray the cookie cutter with cooking spray and cut oval-shaped pieces out. Use the leftovers and re-form them to cut out more oval shapes. Pinch the centers to make “shoe sole” shapes.

5. Unroll the fruit strips and cut 2-3-inch strips. Peel off the paper backing and place two of the strips in a “V” shape for the flip-flop straps. Add an M&M to the center of the flipflop straps.

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1. To create the colored popcorn, place the popcorn into a mixing bowl. According to the package instructions, melt the blue candy wafers until smooth. Pour all over the popped corn and immediately stir with a large spoon. Pour coated popcorn onto wax paper and allow to set 20 minutes to an hour, depending on the humidity.

2. I nto a large mixing bowl, place the pretzel gold fish, oyster crackers, and cereal. Once the popcorn has set, break apart and stir it in with the rest of the snack mix.

TIP: F or a fun display, place into a clean kid’s sand bucket and serve with the clean shovel, or simply fill sandwich bags for easy portability.

DIRECTIONS: 1. P reheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, whisk egg yolk and stir in nuts.

2. I n a small bowl, toss shredded cheese with seasonings. Toss into nut mixture. Transfer to a baking sheet.

3. B ake 20-25 minutes or until cheese is golden brown, stirring occasionally. Cool completely.

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The View from My Section – A Father’s Perspective

The Benefits of Repetitive Messaging

BY A. KEITH TILLEY

I’ve been told by my wife and sons that I often repeat myself in messaging, primarily, when I’m trying to teach something.

I credit this to, or blame this on, my past experience in the workforce, as well as what I was taught over and over in graduate school. There’s an expression in marketing called the Rule of 7’s. It says a message has to be seen or heard seven times by the consumer for him or her to remember and act on it.

I know personally, this has probably happened to me on several occasions. In our high-tech, automated communications world we’re processing so many different messages minute by minute that it’s easy to forget what you looked at mere seconds earlier.

My first real lesson in the power of repetitive messaging, however, came when I was a young teenager. I love the beach, probably because every year since I was born my parents would take me there for our vacation in the summer. I began to relate summertime to beach activities, hotels, carnival rides, cotton candy, amusement park games, T-shirt shops, ice cream parlors, heavy traffic with loud music blaring from hot rods, crowds on the boardwalk, the smell of suntan lotion, delicious food in funthemed restaurants, and of course, the Atlantic ocean.

Along the way, I kept seeing one message in particular that resonated with me. I saw it in the hotel room flyer; I saw it in discount coupon books. I read it on signs by the roadside, and finally, at the entrance to pathways to the sandy beach.

It related to the danger of ocean tides, specifically in terms of what is called “the undertow.” The term is officially defined by Merriam-Webster.com as “The current beneath the surface that sets seaward or along the beach when waves are breaking upon the shore. An underlying current, force or tendency that is in opposition to what is apparent.” The last sentence is the one that gets you.

Over my many trips to the beach annually, I re-read these repetitive messages. Even when I thought I was too young really to understand them. I didn’t think much of it. These warnings of a monster current weren’t something I thought much about, much less feared. Even after hearing my sister’s own story of a late-night gathering of youths on the beach, many of whom ventured into the water. She did the same. It happened to be

a stretch that had only cottages, and there was no lighting to maintain your sense of direction. She got caught in the current and couldn’t find her way out. The others formed a human chain and moved back and forth in the water until the last one out touched her hand and pulled her back in. To me, at the time, it was just a good story, and a lesson never to go into the ocean at night.

But one day, while body surfing the waves, I was caught up in this monster undertow. The same undertow that had taken the life of a swimmer that same summer. Initially, as the rip current pulled me further out into the ocean, I swam harder to shore in an exercise in futility. For every couple of feet I gained, the ocean pulled me back out three yards. I panicked. I knew I couldn’t keep up and I could barely see the shoreline intermittently between the breaking waves. All of a sudden I remembered the signs, the flyers, the repetitive messaging. “When caught in the undertow, remember to swim parallel to the shoreline until you swim out of it.” That’s the simple message so many didn’t know and drowned as a result, attempting instead to swim directly to shore. With a renewed fervor, I began swimming parallel to the shoreline. The ocean continued to pull me outward at first, but, believing in the message, I persisted. Eventually, I made it out of the rip current, and the waves once again began pushing me back to shore.

Once I reached the beach, I was several hotels down from my own, so I had a long walk. It didn’t matter though, because I was safe on the sand now.

Ironically, when I got back to my family I never mentioned my experience. I think I was embarrassed that I panicked at first. I didn’t want to appear cowardly. A typical sign of youth.

The lesson, however, was learned. The power of repetitive messaging couldn’t have been stronger for me. In the words of the old Chinese proverb, “I hear and I forget. I see, and I remember. I do, and I understand.” Of course, I also learned first-hand never to go swimming alone.

So, when you think your child isn’t listening; they’re acting bored, appearing to ignore you, etc., don’t be dismayed. If your message is important, repeat it, over and over if necessary. It could very well save their life someday.

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Celebrations

Briana Bralley Holt Congratulations to double pirate Briana Bralley Holt!

She graduated May 7th with a doctorate in Nursing Practice from ECU and passed her board exam! You are going to be an amazing provider to your patients! Good luck on the job search!

Love Mom & Dad

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Happy 90th Wayne Hurst!

May 17th

Wishing a lifetime of happiness to newlyweds Chelsea Felton and Robert Ferguson!

Married, March 12th, 2021

CALI OR BUST! Don, Lauren & Sam Hurst Best of luck on your move to Cali!

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40 and fantastic!

Happy Birthday Kerri Stewart!

May 16th

Reeling them in!

Happy 60th Butch Holland!

May 22nd

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LIFETOUCH

Savannah Laurie Greatest. Kid. Ever. I am so proud of you for graduating high school, but I am most proud that you are growing up to be such an amazing person.

You truly live out your motto that, “you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” and I am honored that I get to be a spectator, a coach and a teammate, as you continue to take all your shots in life. Keep shooting for the stars baby girl!

Love, Mom

Helen Williams Congratulations Helen, this has certainly been an interesting end to your final year in High School. We are so proud of all the hard work you have put into this year. It has been an incredible blessing to watch you grow into the very special person you are, we look forward to being with you as you continue to grow on the next step of your journey.

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We love you Mum and Dad.

Madison Sheffield Congratulations to Madison Sheffield on her graduation with honors from Meredith College with a Bachelors of Science degrees in Business Administration with a HR Concentration.

Love, Mom, Dad, McKenzie & Richard

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the Clemmons Fire Department was on the scene. Despite the horror of that night, I remember being thankful that no one was hurt, as well as awed and amazed by the responsiveness and professionalism of the Clemmons Fire Department, Sheriff, and the Police. They were onsite to help put out the fire and begin the investigation.”

“I have so many to thank, and I don’t want to leave anyone out,” Robert mused. “But in addition to my Food Lion neighbors and the emergency response teams, I have to give a special shout-out and thank-you to Dewey’s Bakery. So many offered their support to us during this difficult time, but they went above and beyond— lending us refrigerator and freezer space to store undamaged food until we could re-open. Even after our first days back in business, they came out, and without any interest in promoting themselves, they passed out ice cream to our customers. That’s ‘loving your neighbors’ right there. They didn’t have to do all that, and their graciousness and generosity humble me.”

Has Re-Opened!

BY DENISE HEIDEL

Community spirit is strong in Clemmons, so when

local pizza shop, Pie Guys, was vandalized and deliberately set on fire in February, many were dismayed. Not just because a favorite community pizza place was temporarily closed, but because everyone loves the Pie Guys team and owner, Robert Wiley. Robert is the nicest guy, and it seemed inconceivable that his shop would be targeted!

But Robert doesn’t stop, and he refuses to be a victim.

He used the time closed to make some improvements to the restaurant. “We weren’t looking for an unexpected closure,” said Robert, “But we didn’t waste our time closed either. We used those weeks to make adjustments to the website and experimented with a few recipes we’ve added to the menu. Additionally, we made some cosmetic adjustments to the store during restoration and traded out our drink machine for a Pepsi machine.”

So nine weeks after closing, Robert and his team are back! “My entire team came back,” Robert continued.

“Thankfully, we had a rider on our insurance policy that enabled me to keep my employees on payroll during our weeks closed. I am very proud that 100% of my staff returned and thankful to them for their loyalty.”

“We are beyond thankful for the community support we received,” said Robert. “The community outreach has been unbelievable. Our re-opening week was the best week we’ve had in our business, and repeatedly, we’ve heard from customers—‘We missed you!’ Well, trust me— we missed you, too! We are so thankful to be doing what we love again—making pizza and seeing our friends in the community.”

Robert’s spirit of gratitude goes back to the night of the fire. “The damage could have been so much worse,” he said. “But thanks to two diligent employees at Food Lion, they quickly called 9-1-1 and within three minutes—

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“I’m also thankful to popular Bowman Gray race car driver John Holleman. Not only did he help get the word out when we reopened more recently, but he also gave his time to help support us. He brought his race car to the parking lot and spent some time meeting and greeting our customers.”

Robert continued, “There are so many people to thank, and it would take me far longer than nine weeks to do so. Just please know—I am so thankful to this community and our loyal customers.

I’m grateful to the local businesses who shared their support, and I’m thankful to my incredibly hardworking and loyal staff for hanging in there with me.”

Pie Guys Pizza is located at 3425 Kinnamon Village Commons in Winston-Salem. Call them at 336.893.7331.,view their menu and order online at PieGuys.com. Be sure to like them on Facebook and follow them on Instagram! Pie Guys Pizza & More is open Sunday and Tuesday–Thursday from 11 AM–8 PM and Friday– Saturday from 11 AM–9PM. The restaurant is closed on Monday.

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JUNE 1-30 HUNGRY FOR HOPE Eat local. Give hope. Crisis Control Ministry needs your help saying “Thank You!” to Hope du Jour partners!

Dine at these restaurants, bakeries, breweries and more during the month of June. Together, we can support the local food and beverage establishments that have been there for our neighbors. Visit HopeduJour.org to plan your dining experiences.

JUNE 1 KING TRITON AQUATIC CLUB OPENS (see page 18) Team placement tryouts will be June 9, 16 & 30 from 3-5pm at the Greensboro Aquatic Center. See KingTritonAquatics.com for more info!

JUNE 5 ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY AT THE STATION 1-10pm, 187 North Main Street in Mocksville. A modern-day General Store & Taproom. A family and pet-friendly place to enjoy 12 beers and cider on tap, Snoballs or bulk old-fashioned candy! The Station, a converted 1920s gas station welcomes visitors and locals to downtown Mocksville.

JUNE 8 FORSYTH WOMAN MAGAZINE PRESENTS GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT 5pm until… 4201 Manor House Circle in Clemmons. Ladies! Providence at the Manor House is proud to host GNO! Join us for a Taste of Providence Menu – Cost: $18 per person, excluding alcohol. Beer and wine, $5 per glass. Reservations appreciated and can be made at providenceWS.org/GNO.

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and completely adorable. All you need to bring is a water bottle, a yoga mat or towel and an open mind. Let us help you celebrate a birthday, surprise a friend with a fun experience or just enjoy a unique morning of working out while having fun. Cost: $20/person. thefarmathenleyhill.com FIREFLY MARKET IN WINSTON-SALEM 10am-2pm, Foothills Brewing (Footnote Coffee & Cocktails), 634 West 4th Street. Join us for our open air pop up market in the breezeway located between Design Archives, Footnote and Bookmarks in downtown Winston-Salem. catbirdartandevents.com QUEENS OF SOUL 8pm, Steven Tanger Performing Arts Center, 300 North Elm Street in Greensboro. Greensboro Symphony Orchestra.

Hits by the reigning divas of Soul and R&B: Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Nina Simone, Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson, Amy Winehouse, Alicia Keys and Adele! greensborosymphony.org

JUNE 14-18 TSM SOCCER CAMPS (see page 28) Proehlific Park; Greensboro, NC. See TriadSportsManagement.com or email leanekuhnertsm@gmail. com to register or get more info.

JUNE 16 KING TRITON AQUATIC TEAM PLACEMENT TRYOUT (see page 18) 3-5pm; Greensboro Aquatic Center. Team placement tryouts will be June 9, 16 &30. See KingTritonAquatics.com for more info!

JUNE 25

LADIES’ NIGHT OUT AT FRALEIGH’S BOUTIQUE 4-7pm, 2626 Lewisville-Clemmons Road in Clemmons. A portion of proceeds from the evening will be donated to the Dragonfly House. Find them online at fraleighsboutiqueNC.com or on instagram and Facebook.

TOUR DE LLAMA TO SUPPORT SAMARITAN MINISTRIES This past year has been challenging for everyone, and Samaritan has remained open, serving the most vulnerable since last March. Your support through Tour de Llama is more important than ever. Tour de Llama is a chance for cyclists to raise money to help provide food and shelter for our hungry and homeless neighbors. This year as we are abiding by restrictions due to COVID-19, we will have 3 options to participate in the event and support our mission. The fee is $30 per person. You must complete a waiver to ride. PLEASE NOTE: to limit face-to-face interaction, registration and waiver signatures must be completed online. Day-of registration will not be an option this year. All cyclists will receive a welcome packet that includes a branded Tour De Llama water bottle and more! Rides are rain or shine. No refunds. All participants are expected to follow appropriate COVID-19 protocols.

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BLUSH BY HAYLEY PAIGE BRIDAL TRUNK SHOW Nitsa’s Apparel, 107 South Stratford Road in W-S. Bridal Trunk Show – Nitsa’s offers the finest selection of designer couture bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, veils, accessories, social occasion and cocktail dresses, and sportswear.

As the Carolinas’ Couture Bridal Salon, Nitsa’s provides its signature personal service and exceptional in-house alterations. Fabulous since 1964! nitsas.com

KING TRITON AQUATIC TEAM PLACEMENT TRYOUT (see page 18) 3-5pm; Greensboro Aquatic Center. Team placement tryouts will be June 9, 16 &30. See KingTritonAquatics.com for more info!

WS DASH HOMESTAND GAMES (see page 115) Game times: Weekdays 7pm, Saturdays 6pm & Sunday 2pm. WSDash.com

JUNE 9 KING TRITON AQUATIC TEAM PLACEMENT TRYOUT (see page 18) 3-5pm; Greensboro Aquatic Center. Team placement tryouts will be June 9, 16 &30. See KingTritonAquatics.com for more info!

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JUNE 12 GOAT YOGA 8:30am, The Farm at Henley Hill, 6890 Henley Hill Drive.

Join us for an amazing hour of yoga led by our certified instructor, Fontaine Gervasi, while the goats enjoy grazing and hanging out with you. Yoga is for all levels and most ages. The goats are very gentle

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JULY JULY 4 SALEM BAND “STARS & STRIPES” CONCERT 7:30pm, Salem Square, 649 South Main Street in W-S. Honoring veterans in our community with marches, big bands, Armed Forces Salute and, of course, Star & Stripes Forever! Including a salute to baseball hero Hank Aaron. All concerts FREE in Salem Square, Old Salem. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Food vendors on site. salemband.org

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JULY 20

BROYHILL CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES PRESENTS EMERSON STRING QUARTET 7pm, Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, 733 Rivers Street in Boone. Emerson String Quartet, one of the world’s premier chamber music ensembles, performs an all-classical program of Purcell, Shostakovich and Beethoven. “With musicians like this,” wrote a reviewer for The Times (London), “there must be some hope for humanity.” Cost: $35 in-person/$15 livestream.

BROYHILL CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES PRESENTS TESLA QUARTET 7pm, Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, 733 Rivers Street in Boone. Praised for their “superb capacity to find the inner heart of everything they play, regardless of era, style or technical demand,” the Tesla Quartet brings refinement and prowess to both new and established repertoire. The ensemble expertly interprets the many layers of Dvorak, Haydn and Bartok in the evening’s program. Cost: $35 in-person/free livestream. appsummer.org/event/tesla-quartet-2

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JULY 10 JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 UNIT 8pm, Kidd Brewer Stadium, 270 Stadium Drive in Boone. Americana outfit Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit make a tour stop in Boone to promote their newest release, Reunions. The former Drive-By Trucker and his bandmates open the season with an unforgettable evening of rousing anthems and lyrical standouts. Cost: $60/person. appsummer.org

JULY 11 BROYHILL CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES PRESENTS CANADIAN BRASS 7pm, Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, 733 Rivers Street in Boone. Canadian Brass, who has earned the distinction as “the world’s most famous brass group,” perform an engaging, spontaneous and virtuosic program ranging from Bach to The Beatles. Cost: $35 inperson/free livestream. theschaefercenter.org

JULY 12 HEALING TIPS FOR EPISIOTOMY AND VAGINAL TEARS 12pm, Zoom webinar (novanthealth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ OYNAMyt1T5666ylJn2IUZQ). Soreness after vaginal delivery is normal. If you had an episiotomy or vaginal tears during delivery, your pain is different. Dr. Doug Miyazaki and Dr. Eloise Joubert will share strategies to increase comfort if you experienced an episiotomy and/or vaginal tears during delivery.

JULY 12-16 TSM MULTI SPORT CAMPS (see page 28) Rise Sports Complex; Bermuda Run, NC. See TriadSportsManagement.com or email leanekuhnertsm@gmail.com to register or get more info.

JULY 13 CANNON WEALTH MANAGEMENT MID-YEAR SEMINAR “GETTING FINANCIALLY ORGANIZED” Maple Chase Golf and Country Club, 5475 Germanton Road in W-S. Please join us for our Mid-Year Educational Seminar “Getting Financially Organized.” This is a wonderful opportunity to take a look at where you stand halfway through the year and assess where you want to be by year end. We will discuss the latest financial updates and provide tips on how to help you get better at organizing your financial future. Pre-register on our website. Seating is limited. cannon-wealth.com

SALEM BAND “TWENTIANA” CONCERT 7:30pm, Salem Square, 649 South Main Street in W-S. ‘20s popular music from several centuries including Kittyhawk, Salute to Bob Hope and Big Band Polkas. With vocal soloist Mignon Dobbins. Pre-concert music by the Salem Saxophone Quartet. All concerts FREE in Salem Square, Old Salem.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Food vendors on site. salemband.org

JULY 24 ALAN CUMMING AND ARI SHAPIRO: OCH & OY! A CONSIDERED CABARET 8pm, State Farm Road Concert Lot, Intramural Field Road Lot in Boone. Tony winner and TV star Alan Cumming (Cabaret, “The Good Wife”) and NPR staple and singer Ari Shapiro (“All Things Considered,” Pink Martini) join forces in song and storytelling with this evening of tunes and tall tales. Cost: 2, 4 and 6-person pods: $100/$190/$270. appsummer.org/event/alan-cumming-and-arishapiro-och-oy-a-considered-cabaret/

JULY 26-31 EMMANUEL CHURCH VBS 9am-12pm, Emmanuel Church of Winston-Salem, 407 Petree Road in W-S. Join us this summer for our Vacation Bible School Our theme is “Egypt: God is Our Redeemer.” VBS is free and is for ages 3 (potty-trained) through rising 6th grade. emmanuelws.com/ministries/vbs

FUTURE OCTOBER 2 TOUR DE BOUTIQUE 2021 After the popularity of last year’s selfguided Tour de Boutique, we’ve decided to offer it for 2021, too! $40 includes your choice of either -- Forsyth Woman Tour de Boutique Quarter Zip Sweatshirt OR Forsyth Woman Tour de Boutique Hat + Long Sleeve Tee Combo. Plus, you’ll get a $10 lunch voucher! You’ll receive door prize tickets, and the more stores you visit on the tour, the more opportunities you’ll have to WIN! Also, every store on the trip is going to have special sales, exclusive to Forsyth Woman’s Tour de Boutique shoppers! Grab your mom, your sister, your co-workers, your best friends, your neighbor and join us for another shop-til-youdrop adventure! Visit tinyurl.com/2021FWTDB for more information and to register.

JULY 17 LESLIE ODOM JR. 8pm, State Farm Road Concert Lot, Intramural Field Road Lot in Boone. Be in the room where it happens when Oscar nominee and Tony Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr., the original Aaron Burr from the Broadway phenomenon Hamilton, appears in concert for a special evening of song. Cost: 2, 4 and 6-person pods: $110/$210/$300. appsummer.org/event/leslie-odom-jr/.

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WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR OUR ADVERTISERS It’s our privilege to work with our advertising partners, who make this magazine possible. Because of their support, we are able to offer Forsyth Family as a free community resource. As you visit these businesses and organizations, please let them know you saw their ad in this month’s issue!

Kaleideum...................................................49 King Triton Aquatics.....................................63 Salem Gymnastics & Swim..........................61 Triad Eco Adventures.................................111 YMCA...........................................................35

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.........47 Marzano Capital Group................................15 Piedmont Advantage Credit Union..............39 Truliant Federal Credit Union.........Back Cover Wo odard & Company Asset Management Group.......................3

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Anna Bakes Cookies..................................109 Be Kind Coffee...........................................109 Camel City Coffee................................27, 109 Nothing Bundt Cakes..................................27

YMCA...........................................................35

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Chermak & Hanson.....................................69 Forsyth Family Dental..................................33 Kingery & Kingery DDS................................55 Salem Smiles.............................................103 Vivid Dental...................................................7

Carolina Shutter & Blinds............................11 Casual Furniture World................................61 Chris Wrights, Hunter Realty.......................71 Dero’s...........................................................45 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.........47 Fiddle & Fig...................................................9 Icon Custom Builders..................................37 Mary Preston Yates & Sarah Keiser...............51 NC Farm Bureau – Tim Moore....................111 Piedmont Sheet Metal.................................59 ProStone Granite & Cabinetry......................39 S & K Cleaning.............................................67 Stitches........................................................91 Susan Maier-Colon, Broker..........................65 TB Realty Team.............................................63 Team Overbey..............................................61 The Ginther Group.......................................47 Weedman....................................................65

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Lewisville Laser............................................63 Lyndhurst Medical Spa................................51

CHILDCARE

YMCA...........................................................35

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Sunrise G3...................................................76

DENTISTS / ORTHODONTISTS

Calvary Day School......................................37 Forsyth Country Day School.........................57

FINANCIAL

Cannon Wealth Management.....................31

Duke Eye Center............................................5 Hillcrest Vision.............................................65 Lewisville Laser............................................63 Lyndhurst.....................................................51 Penta...........................................................13

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Well Care Hospice.......................................31 WFBH Comprehensive Stroke Center............2 WomanCare.................................................55

PHOTOGRAPHY

JEJ Photos...................................................95 Photo Artistry by Melinda..........................103

RADIO STATIONS

WBFJ............................................................77 Mix99.5.......................................................97 Q104...........................................................89

REAL ESTATE & HOUSING

Chris Wrights, Hunter Realty.......................71 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.........47 Icon Custom Builders..................................37 Mary Preston Yates & Sarah Keiser...............51 Piedmont Advantage Credit Union..............39 Susan Maier-Colon - Berkshire Hathaway...65 TB Realty Team.............................................63 Team Overbey..............................................61 The Ginther Group.......................................47 Truliant Federal Credit Union.........Back Cover

RESTAURANTS

Baked Just So............................................109 Be Kind Coffee...........................................109 Camel City Coffee................................27, 109 “Glide & Dine” with Triad Eco.....................109 Hakkachow Asian Eats...............................109 Little Richard’s Smokehouse BBQ........57, 109 MOJI Coffee...............................................109 Mossy’s......................................................109 Nothing Bundt Cakes..................................27 Pie Guys Pizza............................................109

Sunshine Beverage...................................109

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Clemmons Bicycle.......................................65 Dero’s...........................................................45 Fiddle & Fig...................................................9 Hip Chics Boutique & Gift............................34

SERVICE

City Lights Ministry......................................59 Crossnore School & Children’s Home..........33 Family Services............................................53 Nu................................................................91 S&K Cleaning...............................................65 Second Harvest Food Bank..........................21 The Resume Nerd........................................65 Well Care Hospice.......................................31

SUMMER CAMP SHOWCASE

Dance Camp at Triple Threat........................79 Jim Shaw’s Ace Academy.............................79 Kaleideum...................................................49 Mission 2:10 – City Lights Ministry.............59 Salem Gymnastics & Swim..........................61 The Little Theatre..........................................79 Triad Sports Management...........................29 YMCA...........................................................35

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Hungry for Hope – Crisis Control.................17 Tour de Boutique.........................................83 WS Dash....................................................115

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