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FEATURES 8 Spring Cleaning Like a Rockstar Tackling the Entire House in One Weekend

16 Prom & Flowers

Memories in the Making

24 Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week 56 30 Summer Camp 2022 34 5 Upcycled Activities for Kids 42 The Most Important Weed,

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50 The Value of Mulch 64 A Flowers Tale 76 Pigskin For Hodgkins

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Flag Football for a Good Cause

82 I’m Sorry You Don’t See Her Like I Do

My Grace-Full Life A Mercy-Full Life

Journeying with Jesus Growing by Going Small?

Reflections of a Southern Yankee Mosaics

Out & About in Kernersville

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Triad Moms on Main Super Mom Syndrome

It’s a Grand Life Kindness, Leading By Example

A Father’s Perspective Is it You, or Simply Just Science?

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happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas! We recently made a family trip to Las Vegas to celebrate my daughter, Briana’s, 30th birthday and what fun we had! In usual Bralley style, we fit all we possibly could into the time we had there! Given the last time we went was more than 20 years ago, this Vegas family trip was a little different than the first. One of our most unusual experiences was our visit to Minus 5 Degrees. A bar made completely out of ice; even the cups you drink out of!

Check us out complete with parkas and gloves! The Skywalk at the Grand Canyon and the Seven Magic Mountains were awe-inspiring creations! Dinner at Gordon Ramsay’s Pub & Grill followed by Cirque du Soleil “O” at the Bellagio were a perfect way to spend our last night there. I hope this was a birthday to remember, Bri! Traveling with our girls over the years has been a wonderful blessing and one I don’t take for granted. We are fortunate that we can discover new places together but, in the end, it’s spending time together that matters most!

The March cover features Calvary Day School. We are blessed to have so many wonderful school choices in our area, and CDS is a great one to check out if you are considering school options! March is our final prom issue installment and our first of three Summer Camp Showcase issues! It’s a great time to start planning an amazing summer for your child! Be sure to check out pages 30 thru 41. More camp info. to follow in the April & May issues.

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Spring Cleaning Like a Tackling the Entire House in ONE Weekend

BY TARYN JEREZ

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plates are fuller than ever nowadays, and while Spring comes with what feels like the perfect time to clean out the house, it can seem like the biggest undertaking imaginable. (An undertaking that most of us—if we’re being honest—can’t imagine finding the time to take on.) What if you could tackle it all in one weekend, leaving you and your family feeling refreshed and ready to enjoy your spring without being overwhelmed?

Here is your one-stop-shop spring cleaning plan! Save this checklist, grab your favorite cleaning products (the more natural the better) and tell your family to get on board, because you’re about to get your “clean” on!

1: Pick a Date o STEP Look at the calendar and choose a weekend without plans or

interruptions. Select a time that you know you and any partners-incrime can focus just on the house!

2: Assign Roles o STEP Give specific tasks to whoever is helping spring clean their way

through the day. Choose tasks based on each person’s specific skills and commitment levels. (Keep the kiddos’ tasks simple!)

3: Set the Mood o STEP The night before, prep the space by getting out all the cleaning

supplies and appliances, organizers, rags, and do your best to put away clutter. Have some fun snacks and drinks ready for go-time!

4: Stay Focused o STEP Don’t jump from room to room or inside to outside the home

during your cleaning adventure! Stick to one room at a time when possible, so you can check things off more quickly.

5: Dust First, o STEP Grime Second Make it make sense! Start by dusting things like ceiling fans, window valances and shelves to allow the dirt to fall downwards. Then wipe down counters and tabletops, working your way to doing the floors, where everything will fall.

6: Spray and Soak o STEP Areas that need a lot of love, like showers, bathtubs and kitchen

sinks, are perfect to spray with cleaner and let soak while you tackle another part of your cleaning list. The extra time will help the cleaner work its magic, then come back to rinse.

7: “Rehome,” Then Declutter o STEP Have organizers or garbage bags at the ready as you come across

items that need to find a rightful place in your home, so you can go through it later. Don’t waste a ton of cleaning time decluttering!

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8: Have a Cut-Off Time o STEP You and your cleaning team will feel much better about tackling a big job, knowing there are breaks in-between. Make sure to schedule time for meals and a cut-off at night, so you aren’t going too long.

9: Take Out the Trash o STEP After all the cleaning is done, you’ll be

left with vacuum tanks to empty, bags of garbage, and possibly donations. Finish the time by getting it all out of your home.

10: Celebrate o STEP Seriously, this is your time to shine! Look at everything you accomplished. Don’t dirty up the kitchen after all of that, order delivery or takeout instead and relax in your clean home!

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MEET THE ADVISORS Behind Making Dollars Making Sense

BY DENISE HEIDEL

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JON MARZANO: FOUNDING PARTNER OF MARZANO CAPITAL GROUP For many, the idea of working with a financial advisory company may feel intimidating. Perhaps even cold and impersonal. But at Marzano Capital Group – that’s the furthest thing from the truth. Spearheaded by founding partner Jon Marzano, Marzano Capital Group is an organization that is built on relationships, community engagement, and connections.

“My dad and I founded Marzano Capital Group in 2005,” said Jon. “And from the very beginning – our business has taken place at kitchen tables. Or over breakfast at Pete’s or Clemmons Kitchen or more recently, Panera. We are an incredibly relational business, and our partners and advisors take pride in getting to know our clients. For myself – I love to meet with clients face-to-face. No matter how advanced the technology we use to manage our client’s wealth – nothing will take the place of a face-to-face meeting.

Knowing our clients, their families and their goals is what enables us to do our jobs to the best of our ability!”

And since any financial business should be built on trust, Marzano Capital Group invites clients to know them, too.

“We are friends and neighbors with a commitment to our community. We shop at the same grocery stores and support the same Little League teams. We know that our clients’ investment in us needs to be built on trust. People don’t hand over their life savings to people they don’t trust to do right by them…. And to that end, I want people to know about me, too!

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Jon Marzano shares two fun facts and his best financial tip: 1. He frequently spends his time outdoors planning for whatever he can hunt next.

2. If Jon had not been a financial advisor, he would have been a gourmet chef. His specialty is stuffed chicken breast, but more recently he and his son have been cooking hibachi on his Blackstone Grill.

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“And raising our family in the Clemmons area is one of the best decisions we ever made,” Jon continued. “Raising a family in the Yadkin Valley part of North Carolina has given us a quality of life that I do not see the same examples of in other places. The nicest people. Access to great health care. Land to enjoy and explore. It’s tough to beat a state like North Carolina. So, while we didn’t start here, we have planted roots here.”

One of Jon’s favorite pastimes is traveling.

“Kimberly and I love to explore – whether we stay in NC or visit elsewhere, there’s

JON’S TIP? It’s so simple: Don’t spend more than you make. If you don’t spend more than you make, you will never run into financial troubles.

always something new to see. And when we’re not traveling, I spend a lot of time on our family farm, which is growing. I joke around, ‘We traded our membership to the Country Club for a membership to the country.’ Soon, we’ll have farm animals and our barn completed and it will be a whole new experience to enjoy.”

Jon is a friendly, engaging man who genuinely cares about his family, his community, and the clients he serves. He is eager to connect with others who need support managing their wealth and planning for future retirement.

Jon Marzano is originally from Illinois, a part of a large German/Italian family. But when his parents relocated the family to the East Coast, the opportunity to own their own business presented itself. That took that leap of faith and created a real opportunity for the family.

Jon has been married to his wife Kimberly for 23 years.

Together, they have two children – Kaeley, a senior in college, earning her degree in Communications Marketing; and Carter, who graduated from high school last year and is in the welding program at Forsyth Tech. “Our family embraces hard work; it’s how Kim and I raised our kids. We want them to feel confident in their life choices – just as my parents did for me.

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Kingery, Rice & Associates, dds New Name, Same Great Care

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Using the Talents and Skills You Have Been Given Early on in life, Dr. Bill had a talent in using his hands to do detailed work and a love for medical technology. Combining his skills with his interest in the medical field, it seemed pursuing family dentistry was a good fit for him. After receiving his dental degree, Dr. Bill served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force, using his dental skills in his service. In 1974, Dr. Bill opened his practice and began his career, serving patients in Clemmons and the surrounding areas. Nine years later, Dr. Mary Kingery, Dr. Bill’s sister, joined the practice, both sharing a love for what they do and a passion for patients before, during and after care. Dr. Mary retired and now, as Dr. Bill retires, a new dentist, Dr. Huh, is taking up the Kingery & Kingery legacy, continuing to focus on patients’ needs, concerns and care.

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lifetime career goes by quickly when you do what you love and love what you do; such is the story of Dr. William Kingery, known as Dr. Bill, of Kingery, Rice & Associates, in Clemmons. As Dr. Bill approaches his retirement, after 48 years in practice, the patients he has cared for over the years have brought a smile to him, and he has helped them keep their smiles healthy.

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“Many of our team have been with Dr. Bill for 20 plus years, and we have welcomed Dr. Huh with open arms, making for a smooth transition. As a team, along with Dr. Huh, we share the belief that each patient is unique and their care should be tailored to their individual needs. We truly are a family at Kingery & Kingery, seeing those in our team as family members and our patients as extensions of our family.

Maya Pounds, administrator and office manager, has been at Kingery & Kingery for 20 years, along with our hygiene team, including Trisha, celebrating 25 years at the practice and a few dental assistants who have also been here 25 years. We all believe in being the team that our patients can trust to address their dental concerns. In the coming months, we will see the practice grow, starting with a name change to Kingery, Rice & Associates, incorporating Dr. Bill’s business partner for the past 20 years, Dr. Rice, into the practice’s name, so stay tuned for exciting days ahead,” said the team members.

New Face, Same Expert Patient Care Dr. Daniel Huh joined the Kingery & Kingery team, sharing Dr. Bill’s same love for family dentistry. “I have always wanted to pursue a career in healthcare since high school. My desire to serve and help improve the health and quality of life for

people, while being able to combine technology, science and artistic abilities drew my interest to dentistry, and was further cemented after volunteering at free dental clinics in my undergraduate years, on traveling dental buses, NC MOM and other groups. I received my Bachelor of Science degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and continued on to ECU where I earned my Doctor of Dental Medicine in Dentistry (DMD),” said Dr. Huh. Dr. Bill and Dr. Huh also share the same belief in what is at the foundation of good patient care.

“I believe it is important to create lifelong relationships with all my patients, while making sure they are receiving the best and most up-to-date treatment possible through continuing education for me and as well as the team; reviewing literature and studies on dental care and treatments to ensure a lifetime of good oral health and happy smiles. I have enjoyed working with Dr. Bill, meeting the patients and getting to know the team. As a team, we take genuine interest in getting to know each patient, so we can provide the most personalized care and comfortable experience possible. After every visit, we want out patients to say, “Wow! That was an excellent experience,” Dr. Huh commented.

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PROM Night The new world we’ve faced since March 2020 has cost us much, but it’s also taken away time-honored traditions from our Junior and Senior High School students. The anticipated return of prom season promises an elevated sense of excitement. Forsyth Family is proud to help our local students celebrate this milestone and rite-of-passage. The time to plan is now! From the dresses to the flowers to the limos to the dinner – preparing for prom is a huge event. We will have content dedicated to prom prep for the next three-months with our prom guide! Enjoy fun content about planning and preparing for prom, as well as local resources which can be used to make the most of your student’s prom experience.

Happy planning!

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Prom & Flowers

Memories in the Making

BY ANGELIA CORNATZER

Flowers

are often a part of the most special occasions. We include beautiful colors and petals in the brightest moments of life as well as the hardest moments. When life begins and ends, when times are celebratory or sorrowful, flowers are the go-to gesture that we extend to those we love. One of the busiest flower seasons is prom season! Every year, thousands of young people gather for a night of glam and fun with their dress, their date, and their flowers. Whether they are worn on the wrist or on the lapel, flowers have been a timeless touch for prom night through the years.

The history of wearing flowers began in the ancient days when flowers were worn on the bodice of a woman’s dress. It was believed that the floral scents from these mini bouquets would ward off evil spirits at weddings. Through the years, the tradition has since moved to wearing flowers on the wrist for women and the lapel for men at any kind of special event. The tradition we now know of wearing flowers to prom with your date began in the 20th century!

When choosing where to place the beautiful small arrangement, it is usual that the young man will wear his prom flower pinned to the left side of his lapel.

Typically, the young woman may choose to wear it displayed on her wrist or pinned to the dress on the left side.

There are a few things to think about when picking out your prom flowers. It is popular to match two things to your corsage, those being your date and your dress. When it comes to matching your flowers with your date, one option would be to have identical arrangements with your date. You could both wear the same flower in the same color. Another option would be to match the color that you both have, but with differing flowers. When it comes to matching the flowers to your dress, you have many options of how to combine the two. The color of your flowers could complement or match the color of the fabric of the dress. If you desire something different than your dress color, flowers with neutral colors will complement any color of dress.

If you’re anything like me, you don’t want to throw away something so beautiful and special after just one day! There are many options to keep your prom flowers around after the dreamy night is complete. One option would be to air-dry your flowers. This entails placing the flowers in a vase or hanging t hem upside down to dry them out. After letting them sit for 2-4 weeks, they will be dry, and you can place them around your house for decoration. Another way to save your flowers would be to press them. You will need a book and parchment paper. Place the flowers in the parchment paper, lay them under the book, and leave them for 2-4 weeks. If you want to speed up the process, there is a way to press flowers instantly by using the microwave. Namely, you can

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place the flowers into a paper towel, press under a book, and microwave it all for 30-60-second increments, waiting for the flowers to cool between microwave runs. Lastly, you can preserve your flowers using silica sand. Simply place the flowers into a bowl of silica sand and wait 2-7 days, checking on its status each day. When the flowers are to your liking, remove them from the sand and display as wanted!

Whichever look of prom flower you choose to go with and however you choose to save them, flowers are the icing on the cake for prom season.

Enjoy every moment of picking out your date, your dress, and your flowers!

“Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food, and medicine for the soul.” ~ Luther Burbank SOURCES: proflowers.com/blog/how-to-press-flowers gardenguides.com/84908-history-corsages.html

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The Final Countdown to Prom

The Ultimate Checklist

BY TARYN JEREZ

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a reason we see film after film recreate the iconic prom scene in teen movies; there are few rites of passage as memorable.

Counting down for your own iconic prom night? With so much to do before the big event, the process can sometimes feel a little overwhelming! Planning things out ahead of time can make your prom stressfree and effortless, allowing you to focus on the most important part—having a good time.

Here’s your all-inclusive list of everything you’ll need and when to follow through to help you have your best prom night ever!

If you haven’t taken care of these things, do so immediately!

o Start pulling inspiration for your prom

style of choice. Going Old Hollywood?

Glitz and Glam? Staying Classic or going trendy?

o Note any dress-code rules for your

school that need following before you start shopping for attire.

o Confirm if you’ll be attending with a group of friends, a date or rocking it solo.

o Start saving a little money for prom

expenses by picking up odd jobs, like tutoring, dog walking or mowing lawns.

o Purchase your Prom Tickets or make

sure your date has got them covered.

o Shop for your Prom Dress, Suit or

Tuxedo. Don’t forget to check out local formalwear shops like Hip Chics in Clemmons and Nitsa’s in Winston Salem!

o If your formalwear needs a

little help in fitting, schedule an alterations appointment.

o Start finding inspiration for Hair and Makeup online or in magazines.

o Book plans for transportation and

any after-prom activities with friends (limousine, party bus, hotel reservation, beach rental, etc.).

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1 MONTH BEFORE

THE BIG DAY

o Book your hair, nail and/or makeup

o Make time to eat and drink. You need

appointments, if needed.

o Purchase or borrow any accessories or jewelry for the big night.

o Finalize all alterations for your attire.

2 WEEKS BEFORE o Start breaking in new dress shoes you’ll be wearing, to make sure you’re ready for the dance floor

o Order your date’s corsage or boutonniere from your local florist.

o Make dinner reservations, if you’re

planning on a pre-prom bite out.

Fratelli’s Italian Steakhouse and Jeffrey Adams in Winston-Salem are two great options!

1 WEEK BEFORE o Start pampering yourself a little early!

Get lots of sleep, take care of your skin, and drink plenty of water!

o Coordinate your plans with friends; who’s meeting, at what time and where?

o Schedule pre-prom photos with your

parents, friends’ group and anyone else you want to include.

1 DAY BEFORE o Pack your bag for any after-prom

overnight or weekend plans with friends.

o Create an emergency kit of anything

you may need and will want with you (e.g., garment tape, bobby pins, Tylenol, cash, etc.)

o Print out or save to your phone any

inspirational images for your hair and beauty appointments.

o Attend a nail appointment or do them yourself at home or with friends.

o Get a good night’s sleep—you have some partying to do the next night!

food for energy and you want to stay hydrated!

o Be sure to charge your phone and camera.

o Attend hair and makeup

appointments earlier in the day.

o Get ready an hour or so before you are supposed to be ready, to make sure you have everything you need and can avoid rushing.

o Photos! A selfie or two are great, but

have someone get some shots of you and your fellow prom goers that will last a lifetime.

PROM NIGHT o Remember—safety first! Look out for yourself and your friends.

o Have a blast! Don’t stress and

have fun. Remember, this is your special night!

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YIN and YANG A Recipe for an “Enlightened” Call Center Culture Combined, Alphonse “Al” Oliveri and Stacey Sanchez have 35 years of call center experience, yet their paths and leadership styles to call center management at Piedmont Advantage Credit Union in Winston-Salem couldn’t be more different.

Oliveri was raised in a community not far from New York City. He’s a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan, acted professionally and managed restaurants for several years; while Sanchez was born in Florida and raised in Forsyth County when her father joined Piedmont Airlines. Sanchez also worked in the airline industry in passenger services and with the Winston-Salem Police Department as a prisoner processor and crime scene technician for five years.

Oliveri is driven to break the traditional call center business model. Sanchez lives to problem-solve and uses facts to advance performance. As a management team, they balance each other out, which has led to an enlightened call center culture at Piedmont Advantage.

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In this context, enlightened means individuals are inspired to do their best in everything they do.

“In general, call center metrics, like average handle time, are designed to demonstrate cost-efficiency and a quick customer journey. At Piedmont Advantage, I want our call center team to connect with our members,” said Oliveri, Piedmont Advantage’s Member Relationship Team (MRT) Manager.

“ As my job title reflects, customer service is about building trusting and authentic relationships. I view myself as a relationship leader, so I’m more concerned with how well we are strengthening connections with our members and not so much about the length of time it takes to do this well,” he said.

Sanchez complements Oliveri’s leadership style with her role at Piedmont Advantage

Pictured left are Alphonse “Al” Oliveri and Stacey Sanchez of Piedmont Advantage Credit Union. as the MRT Workforce Operations Manager.

She is primarily tasked with holding team members accountable in their efforts to meet service level standards, which drives the member efficient experience in how quickly calls are answered.

“ I try to do my best to set clear expectations and equip our team with the skills and resources to do their jobs well,” she said.

“Al is the ‘Yin’ of our center with his ability to provide opportunities for our team members to apply their skills in new and greater ways; and I’m the ‘Yang’ with my desire to problemsolve and measure progress individually and as a team,” Sanchez added.

This Yin and Yang collaboration between Oliveri and Sanchez has led to many promotions among their team members. “Call centers are the best place to learn everything about the organization, so if representatives ai164389776017_Debt Simplified - FF-02 outlined.pdf 1 2/3/2022 9:16:03 AM want to use the call center experience and

vast knowledge to advance their careers, we’ll do our part to put them in a successful position to do so,” Oliveri said.

Inspired by Disney’s exceptional customer service, Oliveri coaches his team members to take pride in their call center work. “We’re doing hero’s work each and every day,” he said, which is similar to what Walt Disney is known to have said. When Disneyland was under construction, Disney asked a construction crew member what he was doing.

The reply was “I’m laying bricks.” Disney responded, “No. You’re building a castle.”

Oliveri and Sanchez instill pride in the workplace. When filling vacancies, they look for individuals who are compassionate and caring and have a knack for being able to see things from the perspective of others.

Together, they empower others and assume responsibility for managing outcomes.

For opportunities to work with Oliveri and Sanchez as a Member Relationship Team Representative or within other areas of Piedmont Advantage, visit PACU.com/Careers.

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Bountiful Benefits of Expressing & Sharing Your Life’s Book

BY SUSAN BB SCHABACKER

Life’s

story; everyone has one, and it’s always worth sharing, whether solely with yourself, your family and friends, or the entire world. Even the ordinary can be extraordinary. Whatever chapter you’re currently in, you’re in the process of living a chapter of your life’s book.

Documenting your life can help you make sense of things and deepen your understanding of who and where you are. Self-expression and reflection on your life can help keep track of where you have been, where you are now, and also where you’re going, as you capture the highlights (and lowlights) of your life’s journey. Thoughtful reflections can enable self-acceptance and making peace with your life.

Here are some ideas and inspiration, tips and tidbits on documenting and sharing your life story, whether journaling as a personal account, or via writing, or through multimedia.

The concept of capturing your life’s story can feel like a daunting and arduous task, but don’t let it intimidate you.

Don’t feel pressured to make your story public right away. You can always decide whether or not to share with the world later on. It’s up to you who you want to share your story with and in what medium(s)/media. Even if your life’s story is only reviewed by yourself and your loved ones, it can be inspirational.

There may be elements of your life you feel embarrassed or even ashamed of,

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but mustering up the courage to share them can be therapeutic.

There are many ways to document your life’s story. Writing, which can be therapeutic, is not for everyone, so consider other options. Maybe you’d rather start by recording some impromptu audio that can later be translated into writing. Or, if you’re comfortable being in front of the camera, a series of video recordings can be a personable way to express yourself.

On the flip side, if you want to minimize rambling, dead spaces, or moments you’d rather edit out in post-production, it makes sense to have a script to go by.

Having a script to work with can provide an ideal framework, whether you read, memorize, or simply use it as a guide.

Some key advantages are staying on track, as well as editability, share-ability, and flexibility. And, if you’re audio- or camera- shy, you can always have someone else read or act it for you.

Don’t worry about where to start. You can overcome writer’s block. Though you may prefer to organize your content into chronological order in the editing process, there’s no need to force it.

Write what comes naturally. An outline, though not mandatory, can also help provide structure, like a blueprint, for organizing your life’s story sequentially.

Consider identifying some of the major highlights, life milestones, and events before you delve into all the details and specifics.

Tips and Tidbits on Sharing Your Life’s Story • Relax, as you reflect on your life.

• If you have enough material to cover several novels, break it up.

• Write without a filter (i.e., don’t edit at first) • Be honest and tell the truth, however ugly.

• Know the audience (whether one person or multiple people) you’re reaching.

• Don’t be afraid to think outside the box.

• Don’t diminish the dark side. Life is like a coin. It’s two-sided, so if you want to share your full story, don’t just stick with the good times and positive memories.

• Focus on your own healing as you make peace with a past and move forward from any hurt and harm you’ve been through.

• Allow the recap to improve your life; learn from mistakes, rid yourself of regrets, and keep the pages turning.

• Don’t overwhelm yourself; pour a bit at a time into the glass and pretty soon the drops of water falling into it will make it full (and when it’s halfway there, you can see the glass as halfway full, too).

Remember, it’s your life and your choice to share it. Accept it. Love it. Claim it.

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Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week

BY MICHAEL JOHNSON

March 13th-19th is “Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week.” As noted on the National MS Society’s website (nationalmssociety. org), Multiple Sclerosis (MS) involves an immune-mediated process in which an abnormal response of the body’s immune system is directed against the central nervous system (CNS).

For this article, I wanted to bring a personal perspective to the disease. I interviewed three people who live valiantly with MS. Two are family members—my Aunt Peggy and my sister, Julie. The third is a friend and well- known local celebrity—Jeff “Smitty” Smith of the iconic Smitty’s Notes.

Forsyth Family: When were you diagnosed and what was your path from the initial concern to the MS diagnosis?

JULIE: I was diagnosed in May of 2017. I remember I felt very dizzy. I was attending an event at a retail shop and I remember steadying myself by grabbing a hold of a clothing rack. I am a trained nurse and began the torturous process of self-diagnosis.

A follow up visit to a neurologist led me to getting a CAT scan and it was confirmed that I had lesions on my brain, which is a primary indicator of MS. PEGGY: My diagnosis was finalized in 2001. I recall that I was walking and stumbling a lot.

And I started to become concerned about how deeply fatigued I was getting. A neurologist confirmed that I had MS.

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SMITTY: In 2005, I was diagnosed by a neurologist as having CIDP (Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP), which is a rare type of autoimmune disorder very similar to MS.

Mentally, I was okay. The best advice I ever got was “put the old Jeff in a box and bring out a new Jeff.”

At a local seminar in 2009, I remember my vision was blurry and I didn’t feel myself. I called my father to tell him I thought I should check myself into the hospital. When I ultimately went to WFUBMC, they ran tests and conducted an MRI. The doctor told me that the presence of lesions on my brain indicated I had MS.

JULIE: I manage time to get enough rest. I realize my body works sometimes in ‘elderly’ mode and I make adjustments.

What were your first impressions after being diagnosed?

JULIE: Honestly, I was very angry. I felt bad for my kids. I didn’t want them to be burdened with a mom who had this. But I shifted into a mindset of acceptance fairly quickly after that.

PEGGY: I was very fearful. I just kept thinking that it wasn’t fair to be dealt this hand. I was frustrated once I found out that I had been given the real medicine in a blind trial test, but that future treatments would not be covered

by Medicare.

SMITTY: After I was diagnosed, I told myself that I would allow a self-pity party for one month, and that was it. I then had to get acclimated to using a walker for an entire year and during the summer it was brutally hot. I resigned to switching to a wheelchair to get some relief. I wondered if I could still work at my job. Would it be feasible even to do Smitty’s Notes?

What have been your biggest challenges?

JULIE: It can be easy to let depression sink in. Physically, I seem to manage pretty well! I just don’t overdo it. There are profound benefits to “household pet therapy”! I am a true believer in the power of pets.

PEGGY: I have found that doing the little things is my biggest challenge. I cannot walk without a walker with brakes.

And my biggest hurdle is getting over the fact that I cannot drive myself any longer. It can bring about a sense of isolation.

SMITTY: I faced the fact I couldn’t do what I did before. I couldn’t ride a bike or go out and about around town.

In what ways have you learned to adapt your lifestyle?

PEGGY: I work a lot mentally on adapting properly. There are certainly cognitive issues as a result of my condition, and I have had to transition accordingly. I used to be able to go freely to my Mary Kay Cosmetic seminars and I found that I was no longer able to participate as I once did.

SMITTY: Personally, I recognize my limits. I can tell you that my workplace helped me. They embraced it. They installed two automated security doors where I could just use my keycard pass to have the doors open. My employer was terrific.

Have any holistic approaches offered any relief?

JULIE: I love massage and pilates!

PEGGY: Massages do help. There are some seated exercises I do to alleviate some problematic symptoms.

SMITTY: Up until the onset of COVID, I got weekly massages. Those massages helped to loosen the muscles up. And I find that taking Vitamins B and D is critical.

What is something positive that has come from you living with MS? JULIE: I get permission to sleep a lot! (laughs). MS can certainly pump up the gratitude for life. I actually rode my bike in the MS 150 mile fundraiser from Houston to Austin in 2018. I came in dead last, but I am proud!

PEGGY: I have been able to tell myself that MS wasn’t my fault. I get a lot out of virtual online meetings with a MS support group.

SMITTY: I find that MS has slowed me down in a good way. I now see things in an empathetic light. Not to mention, using the wheelchair has given me a whole new view of the things on the lower shelves at the grocery store! (laughs) I would implore people with MS not to be afraid to ask for help!

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A Streamlined and Simplified Approach Cooking Nutritious and Delicious Dishes in One Pot, Wok or Pan

BY SUSAN BB SCHABACKER

Into

streamlining your dishes into a one-pot or one-pan meal that can feed many hungry tummies? And, if you’re overwhelmed with the idea of occupying every burner on your stovetop, what’s the best advice? K.I.S.S (keep it simple, sweetie).

However simple or complex you decide to make your dish, combining ingredients into one pot or one pan offers a simple solution. Additional perk? No need to get burned out with dishwashing. Keep messes minimal without multiple pots and pans to clean.

Here are some recipes, tips, and tidbits to simplify and streamline your approach to cooking, so you can maximize your time with less cooking and cleaning.

As in other areas of life, such as in planning presentations and public speaking, there are two main approaches: prepare ahead of time based on a plan, or go with the flow and improv. Each has its pros and cons, so try them both out when meal making and decide which type of approach works best for you.

TIMING IS KEY Gauge how long it will take each of the ingredients to cook without overdoing it. Pasta is best al dente and not mushy, which is also more flavorful and nutritious.

When veggies are overcooked, they turn brown and lose their color as well as their nutritional content. Hard root vegetables

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like potatoes, carrots, turnips, and parsnips take longer to cook than kale or spinach, so they go in first.

SOUPS AND STEWS Start by adding broth and/or tea bags to boiling water in a pot on your stove, then add the slow-cooking basics such as lentils, beans, and rice. While they’re cooking, you can peel and/or chop the vegetables to add in next. No one ever said chicken and rice soup has to be made with just one type of rice. Like a variety? Try a combination of brown, black, and wild rice and maybe some quinoa, too.

SET ON SPICES? A few dashes of salt and pepper may be all you need to enhance the flavor.

Depending on what your senses say, consider adding paprika or cayenne for a bit of a kick. Think of what pairs well together like curry and turmeric for a coconut soup, cumin and chili for a Southwestern or Mexican stew, and ginger and lemongrass for an Asian inspired soup.

PALETTE PLEASERS If you’re an omnivore or fan of seafood, add in your favorite protein. Or, if you’re a vegetarian or vegan, add in tofu or tempeh. Keep in mind your particular palette and whom you’re serving. If your taste buds savor the sweet, stir in some stevia, honey, or maple syrup to taste. If your palette craves a pucker punch, add in

some vinegar, lemon, or lime juice.

And, of course if you’re a fan of the spicy, amp up the heat with an extra kick, using spicy peppers (check heat factor according to the Scoville unit that rates peppers). The key to spicing it up is to start out little by little, gradually adding in more spiciness.

When your one-pot dish is ready to serve, keep in mind that a great garnish is also an edible one, so consider adding a sprig or few of herbs, like cilantro, parsley, or basil.

STIR FRY AND HIBACHI To try a similar approach with stir fry and hibachi style dishes, add a dollop of plantbased oil to your pan or wok. Distribute the oil more evenly by picking up the pan or wok and rotating it around a few times in circular motions, then add the ingredients as above.

Although it requires an extra pot to boil your rice or noodles separately, they can be an ideal complement. You can serve them separately or add them to your stir fry after cooking. Fan of fried rice? Add eggs into your rice or noodles and mix in the other vegetables.

Bon appétit and enjoy your one pot, wok, or pan meal!

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The Women of Cannon Wealth Management

BY DENISE HEIDEL

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Wealth Management has been a valued resource for individuals, families, and businesses for over 70 years. Through a diverse range of financial services that include asset management and financial planning, the advisors at Cannon Wealth Management have established themselves as a cornerstone in the Triad, respected for their decades of experience, professionalism, and their continued commitment to giving back to the community.

At the heartbeat of everything at Cannon Wealth Management is a dynamic team of women who are smart, creative, fun, and talented. They are well-respected for their passion and expertise in the world of finance and ability to keep things moving.

With that said, meet the women of Cannon Wealth Management.

Cannon Wealth Management is located at 2160 Country Club Road in Winston-Salem.

Call the office at 336.231.6844; or visit www.Cannon-Wealth.com. Also, be sure to like their page on Facebook and follow them on LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.

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Cindy Edwards, CRPS

Director of Operation / Financial Representative With Cannon Wealth Management for 10 years Cindy gives Cannon Wealth Management the operational foundation that keeps the business moving forward every day.

She takes pride helping others and nurturing the clients of Cannon—helping them to feel confident about their financial future. While Cindy never pursued teaching, she shared, “I love to help people gain understanding. There’s that light in a person’s eye when meaning becomes clear. Since education is still a big part of our job at Cannon Wealth Management, I enjoy helping our clients light up with understanding about their financial health.”

Cindy is proud to be a part of Cannon Wealth Management. “I am proud of the people I work with; they genuinely care about our clients and want to make a difference in their lives.”

In her free time, Cindy enjoys reading, painting, and going on adventures with her beloved greyhound rescue, Bigger.

Carol Uselman, AAMS

LPL Financial Advisor With Cannon Wealth Management for 20 years Carol serves not only as an in-house analyst and investment management specialist—she’s the unofficial historian of Cannon Wealth Management. She is also an ordained chaplain and will frequently deploy to areas suffering from natural disasters. As a volunteer with the Crisis Response Team, she often finds herself meeting people in dire situations. “Hurting people need an ear to listen to their stories and to help them take the first steps to restoration.”

Carol uses this philosophy of letting people feel “heard” in her approach to investment management by listening to what’s important to them, then together planning steps aimed toward financial security. Carol is a graduate of Elizabethtown College.

She has been happily married to her husband Gary for 43 years and together they have two sons and five grandchildren.

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Kimberly is the creative mastermind at Cannon Wealth Management, working to build brand awareness and grow client relationships. “My job is to get to know our clients,” Kimberly explained.

“Every client has a story and I love getting to learn all about them! It really is the best part of my job. Real relationships happen in our office and our clients know they can call us for anything—we will pray with them, cry with them, or make a point to celebrate important milestones in their lives.”

Melissa is the backbone of the office, answering the phones, scheduling meetings, and acting as the first line of communication between Cannon Wealth Management and their clients. “I love my job, because I know I work with people who genuinely care about one another and their clients.”

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Kimberly and her husband, Eric, have been married for almost 20 years and together, they have two children—James (18) and Ansley (13), a dog, Boomer, and cat, Jack.

In her spare time, Kimberly loves to cook, and considers herself a true foodie. She also serves on the community volunteer board at SECU Family House of Winston Salem. “I believe in making a difference—that’s why I do what I do! But I also value and respect what SECU Family House does every day. Their mission and the people they help are extremely important to me.”

“Our advisors have invested themselves in the lives of our clients. We are there for them at every milestone, including helping with estate planning and overseeing the financial transitions that take place. Our clients and their families matter; we want to make things as easy as possible for them.”

Melissa and her husband, Ben, live with their two dogs, Rey and Finn, and cat, Ember. In her free time, she enjoys photography—especially nature and flowers. “I love the outdoors and the beauty found in nature.”

When clients visit Cannon Wealth Management, they get decades of experience and expertise from all their representatives and partners. But it’s not all dollars and cents.

For everyone on the Cannon Wealth Management team, it’s about creating and nurturing relationships for the long haul.

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Running out of money is any retiree’s biggest fear. If you don’t want your retirement security to come down to dumb luck, you need to protect yourself from a risk that might be scarier than inflation or taxes: sequence of returns risk.

Unfortunately, there’s no way to predict what the stock market will do tomorrow, much less in a few years. So, trying to time your retirement date to avoid an early loss isn’t a viable strategy. There are things you can do, however, to try to avoid or reduce potential damage from sequence of returns risk: • Reduce your exposure to volatility • Rethink your withdrawal strategy • Look at income-producing investments • Pay down debt • Develop a bucket strategy You may find one or a combination of these strategies can help you improve your “luck” when it comes to dealing with sequence of returns risk.

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WE’RE BACK! Venture Club is a summer day camp for our community that exists to provide a fun, active, and growing experience for kids in Kindergarten through 8th grade. It’s our goal to create an excellent environment for campers to know they’re valuable, cared for, and safe every single day while they make new friendships, form new memories, and experience new adventures. Now that Venture Club is open again, we can’t wait to have your family be a part of our summer day camp family!

structured screen time. Sometimes the end of the day will include all of the Venture Club grades together as we watch the next generation of musicians and artists show off their abilities in a talent show, transform part of our campus into a big-screen movie theater experience, or simply come together for a much needed silly dance break.

What does an average week in the life of a Venture Club camper look like?

Every single camper and family matters. Our hearts broke this past season as many circumstances left kids and parents feeling isolated, unwanted, or uncared for. One of the main reasons Venture Club exists is to let families in the Triad area know that there’s at least one place where kids can learn and experience where their true value comes from. This belief begins in the hiring process as Venture Club recruits and develops amazing counselors and leaders who are there because they want to form positive relationships with campers. Our staff works hard, plays hard, and sees every single moment at camp as an opportunity for encouragement, support, and care. Even though parents have unfortunately aged out of Venture Club as a camper, it doesn’t mean that they’re unimportant! Venture Club also desires to partner with parents by encouraging them weekly, providing resources on navigating the world of parenting, and taking time to get to know the unique beauty of each family.

What defines Venture Club?

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Campers begin their morning warming up with fun games together before they break out into their individual grades for a day perfectly crafted for their specific age. Venture Club is able to fully take advantage of the wonderful Calvary campus and utilizes every single area for the most fun possible. While our younger campers get some energy out on the playground chasing their friends, our older campers get a chance to showcase their chalk art skills, go round after round in 4-square, or aim for the fences in a giant game of kickball. All campers get a daily morning and afternoon snack on top of a delicious, hot lunch prepared by our year-round kitchen staff.

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Depending on the day, campers will head off on one of their many weekly field trips to work on their putt-putt game, see all of the How do I sign up my camper? amazing animals at the North Carolina Zoo, scream with joy as they conquer giant roller coasters at Carowinds, or play a round of sharks Registration opens in January! The first day of camp is June 6 and & minnows at the pool. Each day is carefully planned to include we’re open weekdays from 7:30a–5:30p every week until August 12. healthy rhythms of excitement and rest that give our campers the Camper spots will be limited this summer to allow the growth and benefit of consistency with a happy anticipation of what’s next. Once to the Summer Camp Showcase! to development of staff toFrom meet March our standards of excellence for your the field trip is complete, our younger campers get opportunities May,toForsyth Family is including a special series, with family.

For more information go to calvarynow.com/ventureclub. rest or read while our older campers get time board and highlights offor some of games the best summer camp programs in the area. These special issues offer informative articles that can help you and your camper prepare for a wonderful summer.

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Summer camp is a wonderful, memorable, and exciting opportunity for your child.

It’s a chance to experience new things, make new friends, and learn new skills. As you make plans for summer, be sure to let our advertising camp programs know you saw them in this issue of Forsyth Family!

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Get Your Supplies Ready, Campers!

BY LISA S.T. DOSS

Packing

for a child’s week-long camping adventure requires preparation, perspective, and skill!

After labeling every item from towels to T-shirts and underwear, you’ll be glad you started the endeavor weeks in advance.

Take advantage of the available “packing checklist” and print a few copies. It offers a proven itemized list for campers to have a successful experience. Additionally, use the following suggestions to gain perspective in the task of wise decisions and packing light.

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Hat, Clothes, and Shoes

• Bug spray and suntan lotion!

Camps located in the mountains or near a large body of water may result in your child sitting on damp logs, grass, or chairs; therefore, breathable or waterproof fabrics will eliminate a prolonged feeling of clingy and heavy clothing.

Additional ideas to consider • Towels are bulky items; teach your child the space-saving technique of rolling perhaps two towels together—one for swimming and the other for showers.

• Swimming may be a daily activity; therefore, pack two swimsuits and perhaps two hangers to support items needing time to drip-dry.

• Baseball caps are durable, compactable items. Another option with a full brim, protecting the face and neck, is a Booney hat.

• Bathroom facilities are often a short walk from the cabins.

Campers will need a pair of breathable, sturdy shoes that slide on, buckle, or use Velcro; lightweight pajama bottoms to protect the legs against insect bites; and a bright flashlight!

• For the unexpected need for extra clothing, pack one or two additional T-shirts and underwear.

Packing Tips Try and limit your luggage to one backpack and one duffle bag.

The goal is to save space while quickly locating items. Take a close look and start removing all the nonessential items.

• Pair outfits together for ease of decision-making and access.

Remember, you are going to live out of a suitcase!

• Underwear and socks go in one location!

• Create a place for bathing suits and towels (rolling is best).

• Backpacks are ideal for toiletries and bedding. (Remember, you’ll need to carry everything!)

• Avoid buying new clothing Once all items have a spot for ease to grab and go, campers can focus on their adventure with new friends!

Knowing Your Needs Not every item on a list can address your individualized preferences; therefore, think about what item(s) can help. If you are prone to blisters, carry waterproof band-aids in your toiletries bag. Thirst at night may require adding a collapsible water bottle. Do mosquito bites bother you? Perhaps you’ll need a bug shield bracelet.

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Mesh bags are an ideal timesaver for campers who need to shower quickly. Smaller mesh bags can contain deodorant, toothbrush, paste, face soap, and Chapstick. Try to avoid liquid soaps and pumps, which often leak.

• Rather than wet washcloths, take a luffa. And toss it at the end of the week.

• No need for a hairdryer, but add plenty of scrunchies.

• A laundry bag for dirty clothes!

LAUNDRY TIP Ziploc bags can be a solution for smelly clothing.

Campers can fill half with water and put in a few drops of body wash; then, shake. Afterwards, rinse, twist, and hang to dry!

Bedding Make it simple! Campers need only a sleeping bag and a small pillow. The trick is tying the two together for easy transportation!

SNACK TIPS If permitted, place all small-portioned, individually packaged foods in a sealed bag. It’s an efficient means to keep trash together while preventing an infestation of insects!

A Tip for Dads and Moms Parents know all too well that hearing and listening can result in two separate outcomes. Rather than hope your daughter and son packed socks, bug repellant, a working flashlight, and shampoo, empty out the bags and assess the contents.

Reprinting the camp checklist will help in the endeavor.

Don’t forget to add one final item- a handwritten letter! Words from home can provide a great impact to a daughter or son, who may need extra love or encouragement!

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5 Upcycled Activities for Kids

BY TARYN JEREZ

It’s

easy to get wrapped up in entertaining our kids with the latest and greatest toys and technology, but the fact is that some of the most memorable moments of play in our own childhood came from the simple things.

Sometimes getting crafty and sustainable can be your child’s best friend for fun!

Looking around your home you may find plenty of opportunities to be both sustainable and intentional about creating learning fun for your little ones through repurposed play! #1 Plastic Jug Planters Children love to learn about the growing world around them! Repurpose an old jug to create a one-of-a-kind planter they can watch come to life each week.

SUPPLIES: 1 Gallon Milk or Water Jug, Empty and Clean Scissors or Box Cutter Acrylic Paint Paintbrushes Soil Seeds or Potted Plant Safely cut away the top half of your jug just above the handle, enough to allow for planting of the soil and seeds. Let your child select paint colors of their choice and start working on their masterpiece! (Maybe lay something under the jug to avoid staining the area surrounding it while they paint!) After letting it dry, let them scoop the soil halfway into the jug and plant their seed. Make sure to help water it and pick a place where it can get plenty of sunlight, so your child can watch it grow! #2 Rainbow Bowling Cans So many vegetable and soup cans get tossed out every week, but here’s a simple activity that may strike up some fun!

SUPPLIES: 10 Empty, Clean Cans Spray Paint, in Colors of Choice Rubber Ball(s) First, you’ll take all your brushes and paint can and lay them somewhere safe to paint, making sure they are clean and dry before doing so.

You can let the kids add fun designs by using

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painter’s tape before spraying or a Sharpie marker after they dry. Create a point system, line the cans up or stack them and get ready to take aim with your ball! See who gets a strike or a spare! As a safety note, be sure to use pull-tab cans or use a can opener that leaves a smooth edge on lids to avoid any sharp edges that could hurt little fingers. #3 Cardboard Shape Spaceship 3…2…1 Blastoff! Take your kids to outer space for an afternoon after putting to use all those Amazon boxes you’ve been putting off breaking down for recycling!

SUPPLIES: Old Cardboard Boxes Packaging Tape or Glue Markers Depending on the age of the children, you can do all the cutting or get them involved! Cut out different shapes, both big and small, and let the kids decorate them. Find pieces that will work for the main body and wings, so they can create any specific designs they want.

Tape or glue together all the spaceship pieces, letting younger kids identify shapes as you go! #4 Paint Swatch Scavenger Hunt Little ones learning their colors? Take those old paint swatches that are sitting in your junk drawer or garage and have some fun exploring.

SUPPLIES: Paint swatches Optional: prizes The perfect activity for a neighborhood walk as a family! Grab a handful of

different paint swatches for your child and have him or her find items that match the color on each swatch. You can even provide a prize for the most items collected, once the hunt is over! #5 Formula Can Idea Jar It seems that children will always need something to do to keep them out of trouble! Creating a DIY idea jar with fun things to do can be just the ticket!

SUPPLIES: Empty Formula or Coffee Can Wrapping Paper Popsicle Sticks Paint Marker or Pen Measure the length and width of your empty can by rolling and tracing it on your paper. Next, cut out and tape the wrapping paper to cover and decorate your can. You child can then paint each popsicle stick, and once dry, write down ideas that you brainstorm together for fun activities on each one.

Keep their new idea jar somewhere close by for those days where they say, “I’m bored” and need something fun to do.

Remember, your kids greatest learning opportunities will come from having fun with you and being able to explore the world and see it in new ways! Have fun this month trying out one of these repurposed DIYs, or come up with one of your own!

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BY LISA S.T. DOSS

At

age nine, my suitcase was an ivory hardtop case, which opened to reveal two interior compartments. Lifting required leaning 80 degrees while using both hands. I can still feel the weight rubbing against my leg while walking through the wood-floored cabin. Most of the girls were occupied, feeling shy, and settling into their bunks. Of all the great experiences squeezed into six days, finding comfort in new friendships stands out as an exceptionally vivid recollection. The essence of camp speaks not to the exposure of specific life and safety skills, such as canoeing, archery, shooting a BB-gun, rope swinging, and tying knots, but to the moment of finding confidence and accepting new challenges. No matter your age, the summer camp experience leads to defining realizations and unexpected new passions.

Lindsay, age 9

offered beginner and intermediate instruction on the potter’s wheel, learning techniques to create a project, applying glazes, and, the ultimate test, firing. I was eager to go and found the camp enjoyable!

Ginger, age 42 We lost my mother two years ago, and our three children were devastated. Through family counseling, I learned about an annual grief camp for children to help them understand loss.

Despite it being a one-day camp, my kids connected with other children who were also pained with sadness. It enabled them to open up while understanding their feelings, and know they were not alone.

Michelle, age 48

Every summer, I go to my favorite week-long, overnight camp.

The people are really friendly, and come from all over; plus, the food is good! My favorite new thing is the ziplines. I was so far off the ground and had to leave the platform! My new friends and I were so frightened but so excited! I cannot wait until next summer!

We are a military family who recently returned home to North Carolina. I was thrilled to learn about a local week-long summer camp that dedicated one week to military children. It’s a time for kids with similar lifestyles to bond together, discuss the challenges of having a military parent while enjoying all aspects of camp life. I’d recommend parents learn more and be available the day registration opens to ensure a spot! My kids loved it!

Kelyn, age 11

Jean, age 57

Last summer was great! I attended three day-camps, some lasting one day, while others lasted three days. There was a junior mastering gardening camp, a forestry camp, and a sheep and goat’s camp. Of the three, I loved being with the animals.

Everyone had the chance to walk either a goat or a sheep in a circle. We learned how to be gentle and watched our animal’s behavior. We all laughed a lot! There were stations to sheer a sheep and milk a goat. By the end, I wanted to raise those particular animals! I’m hoping there is an advanced camp next summer!

Lauren, age 18 From age ten through thirteen, I attended basketball and soccer day-camps, and week-long overnight camps. Straddling between teenage and adulthood, it’s becoming more difficult to find workshops or camps for older teens. Fortunately, through an advertisement, my mom found a four-day pottery class spanning four hours at our county’s arts council, for ages 12 to 18. There were two other girls my age who attended. The lesson

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At the age of eight, I was a book nerd, timid, and by no means an outdoorsy person. My parents sent me to the unthinkable— two-week summer camp where I was without a good friend or parent for the first time. And, the experience forced me to learn independence- making decisions while building confidence. I may not like bugs and sleeping in an open-air cabin, but I did appreciate having the time to learn more about myself.

Summer presents a window of opportunity for children to take risks in a safe environment while exploring the great outdoors, or a studio or kitchen. Today’s camps accommodate every child’s comfort level from a week-long, overnight experience to one day or multiple half-days. Parents will find plenty of summer enrichment opportunities on social media, through advertisements from county schools, local magazines, newspapers, and community centers. Take time to obtain newsletters of businesses you know which promote child education. Please, be patient; many organizations wait until April to release their program dates.

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Thrilling

tales of survival often begin with a dangerous animal encounter. Sitting rooted at the edge of our seat, heart pumping, we’ve listened to suarvivalists recount their moments far from home; yet, in 2019, Winston-Salem news stations reported that a Piedmont Triad woman’s five-month-old puppy was being walked on a leash in his neighborhood and mistook a baby copperhead for a branch. It struck the dog in the mouth and five other regions.

Quick action and immediate care ensured the puppy lived. It’s usually during the peaceful moments of the day, perhaps when we’re walking among green foliage, whether it’s a sidewalk or trail, when unsuspecting situations arise. From unidentifiable snakes to predators lurking in dark or camouflaged areas, primal terror exists when it’s our story. As logging forces animals from their natural habitats into public locations, it’s vital to research the identification of harmful predators and learn how to flee situations in safety.

Consider walking with a long stick, especially near rocks, shrubs, or brush. If You sit down on a tree stump or log, always check the inside or surroundings first. Remember, rattlesnakes can swim; so, be careful when crossing creeks.

Snakes

Southern Black Widow Spider

The Hollywood Western movie or television program often gives viewers the “what not to do” when encountering a snake or suffering a bite. Number one—don’t panic! Approximately six people die each year from over 8,000 venomous snakebites.

Allow the wound to bleed freely for 30 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.

The Piedmont Triad has roughly 20 species of non-venomous snakes with rounded heads that control rodent populations while avoiding human interaction. On the other hand, we also have two types of venomous snakes, both possessing the same identifying mark—a triangular head.

• NORTHERN COPPERHEAD: Its prominent features are the horizontal hourglass pattern of copper, red, and brown coloring. Known for its nocturnal tendencies and preference for grassy fields or bodies of water, the three-foot snake at maturity holds its head at a 45-degree angle, ready to strike.

If you have a pool, creek nearby, or have tall weeds, it’s vital to eliminate or patrol these cozy locations where the copperhead may create a nest or linger across seasons.

These snakes do not act aggressively towards humans, but children, especially, need to know how to respond to a snake sighting.

•T IMBER RATTLESNAKE: Measuring between one to six feet in length, the rattlesnake also has a horizontal hourglass pattern; colors range from brown, grey, green, to black, with a spiraled rattle-tail.

The rattlesnake coils in crevices for warmth and prefers locations rodents frequent.

The Black Bear As natural habitats diminish, the location of black bear sightings in the Piedmont Triad has grown to cover 60% of the state. The black bear prefers non-aggression towards humans; however, they can become bold when consistent food supplies, such as pet food, garbage, wildlife seeds, are available.

Do not panic if a bear is in your sight or standing on its hind legs; it’s attempting to see or smell. Immediately call 911 and go indoors. Always secure trash in a can and clean all food and grease from barbeque grills after every use. Eliminating food odors will deter bears from investigating your property.

Remember to wear gloves when reaching a hand into dark corners, woodpiles, tree stumps, and overgrown areas, otherwise, you’ll possibly disturb the web of the black widow spider. Entirely black, except for the spherical abdomen containing a red hourglass marking, she’ll hang upside down from her web. Her bite contains poison, causing respiration difficulties, lesions, and possibly paralysis. Males are much smaller and are either gray or brown.

Mixing white vinegar and dish soap to clean outdoor furniture and planting fragrant herbs, such as peppermint and lavender, are excellent repellants for these creatures.

A Dog’s Predator The canine is a curious animal, willing to tempt fate by barking and drawing closer. Raccoons, coyotes, bobcats, and foxes are fierce creatures, usually hunting in packs and known to kill household pets. Possums will play dead as a defense mechanism, while squirrels will retaliate if hunted.

Fencing helps protect pets during the day, and periodic checks, if possible, will also ensure their safety. Many of the 21 animals capable of hurting dogs are nocturnal.

Keep family pets indoors to prevent an animal attack, especially at night.

As you wander from backyard to neighborhood streets or travel for a day on weekend trips, be aware of what lurks beyond your footsteps, but most importantly, also take time to look up!

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The Most Important Weed, the Dandelion

BY LISA S.T. DOSS*

Some

see a weed, while others view a wish! Is the springtime golden blossom wicked or wonderful?

The answer requires perspective!

Nature’s Gift to Pollinators The hearty dandelion suddenly pops from a dormant sleep well before other flowers. From the standpoint of a foraging honeybee, the bee seeks an ultraviolet energy and lands on the flower, drinking in its nutrients to gain strength. Of all the flowers in spring, the University of Bristol’s Urban Pollinators Project has discovered, the dandelion tallies the most visits by important pollinators in an urban setting; so, imagine the results when our essential birds and winged insects return from a pesticide-laden food source to their nest or hive, ready to share.

Not in Living Memory Once upon a time, people praised the dandelion, weeding the grass to make room for the yellow flower. In those days, women and herbalists of Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome sought the roots, petals, and heads to make food, wine, and medicines, benefiting from its rich sources of beta carotene, copper, iron, potassium, and vitamins A, C, and D. Faith changed during the 20th century, however, and soon, the coveted yellow flower became nothing more than a weed.

Saving the Environment The yellow head appears when trouble lies below the surface. In regions of dense soil, dandelion root systems create pathways to ease drainage, preventing stagnation in groundwater, flooding, or puddles in gardens. Rather than attempt to pluck the flower, allow it to help. Its mere existence provides openings to essential minerals, giving nutrient-dense fruits, vegetables, and other crops a chance to survive.

A Miracle Biologists once happened upon a miracle at an oil field in Saskatchewan, Canada! Growing in the center of barren, acidic soil, bloomed one dandelion. Scientists discovered it fed

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on a symbiotic fungus that colonized a petrochemical into carbon dioxide and water nutrients. The encounter resulted in a viable means of rehabilitating geologic locations containing sand, clay, and crude oil petroleum termed “bitumen.” The soil, toxic for most plants, had a 90% success germination rate with dandelion seeds.

Health Benefits “ And there, row upon row…with the light of this June sun glowing through a faint skin of dust, would stand the dandelion wine.

Peer through it on the wintry day—the snow melted to grass, the trees reinhabited with bird, leaf, and blossoms, like a continent of butterflies breathing on the wind. Hold summer in your hand, pour summer in a glass…change the season in your veins…by tilting summer in” ~ Dandelion Wine, Ray Bradbury.

Ray Bradbury’s 1956 fictional novel describes making dandelion wine by capturing the essence of a year and drinking the ailments away in winter. The act of plucking flower heads was a family occasion, comprising children, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Rather than wine, interested individuals can still concoct a medicinal tonic or tea that promises to soothe digestive ailments, boost energy levels, eliminate water weight, and absorb essential minerals. Drinkers delight in the refreshing homemade taste, whether infused in a French press or combining sunshine and a lidded Mason! Most grocery stores carry herbal teas and supplements to support blood sugar management, or boost skin and organ health.

The Beauty in Yellow One day soon, the lowly flower will arrive as a messenger to spread the news that warmth and longer days are coming. Sunshine yellow is a therapeutic beacon to relieve stress and worry.

Close your eyes and picture placing the long-stemmed dandelion wreath on your head or holding the flower to scatter the seeds in exchange for a wish! This spring, welcome the sight of the dandelion and know it is a promise for pollinators, future plants, and good health! *Lisa is an N.C. State Master Gardener Volunteer and a state-certified beekeeper.

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Where Academics & Worship Meet

BY DENISE HEIDEL / PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEJ PHOTOS

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mission of Calvary Day School is to partner with parents to equip students to think, learn, and live from a biblical worldview by integrating God and His Word into every aspect of life, so they can impact the world for Christ.

Never has the classroom been more important.

Students need stability, and parents are seeking quality education experiences that enable their children to grow and thrive. For the parents of more

than 875 students, that need is being met at Calvary Day School, a private school located in Winston-Salem and based on the foundation of biblical teaching.

Calvary Day School offers a comprehensive education from Preschool through 12th grade. For 50 years, Calvary has taken pride in nurturing students and encouraging them to pursue their God-given talents, as well as preparing them for higher education and future careers.

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Preschool & Transitional Kindergarten “ We cannot say enough about how much Calvary Day School means to our family. From early education through high school, the teachers, administration, staff, and coaches have invested in our children’s lives. There truly is a Calvary difference.” ~ Michael & Tiffany R., Calvary Parents Preschool classes are available for children ages two and up. Students are given the opportunity to learn through play – with demonstrated activities that promote academic readiness in science, math, art, reading, and music.

Calvary Day School does an excellent job of ensuring the child/teacher ratio is low for optimal individual instruction. Additionally, the preschool classes are based on age-appropriate games and activities that foster a sense of curiosity and an eagerness to learn.

Lower School “ Teaching at Calvary Day School has been a joyous ministry. Educating and guiding students about our Lord Jesus Christ is a great privilege. I deeply appreciate the opportunity to teach here at CDS.” ~ Catherine Beddard, Second Grade Teacher & Spelling Bee Coordinator Calvary Day School offers Kindergarten through 6thgrade classroom instruction where strong academics and biblical teaching are complemented through additional learning opportunities in technology, music, physical education, and art. Students in the lower school are given ample opportunities to grow and develop through a variety of learning strategies.

Upper School – 7th & 8th Grades “ We are so grateful for Calvary Day School. This is the second year our children have attended, and we love the Bible-based education that our children are receiving. The teachers and staff are incredible, and we are thankful to be a part of the Calvary family.” ~ Andrew & Stephanie W., Calvary Parents

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The transition from elementary to middle school is often difficult for students. But, as they become more independent, Calvary Day School continues to use Bible-based education to help students develop critical thinking skills and attain the wisdom needed for life.

The middle school curriculum challenges and prepares students for the rigors of high school. During the 7th and 8th grade years, students begin to maximize technology use in the educational process, and our 1:1 Google Chromebook initiative enhances their window for learning.

Upper School – 9th – 12th Grades “ Calvary Day School means the world to me. I have attended the school for nine years, and I wouldn’t change it for anything. I am thankful for my teachers and the wonderful and safe environment to learn and grow.” ~ Garrett R., Calvary Student The 9th through 12th-grade students at Calvary Day School are offered a rigorous college preparatory curriculum which includes 40 honors-level and 15 advanced placement opportunities. The CDS track record is impressive, with a 100% college acceptance rate for their students. The Class of 2021 graduated 73 students, who combined, were awarded more than $9.3 million in scholarships. Similarly, this year’s graduating class, the 22nd in CDS history, is expected to be just as promising.

To complement the successful work taking place in the classroom, CDS requires students to complete service hours throughout their tenure in high school. Students may choose activities they are passionate about, or participate in monthly service opportunities that the school provides within the Winston-Salem community.

Athletics & Extracurricular Activities “ Calvary Day School is a special place. CDS is not only building strong minds and bodies through our classes, programs, and activities; it is also giving our young people the opportunity to grow their relationship with their Maker. It has been my pleasure and joy to serve alongside such a wonderful faculty and administration as we strive to model, challenge, encourage, and inspire those students entrusted to our care.” ~ Max Floyd, Instructor & Leadership Institute Director

While Calvary Day School places a tremendous emphasis on academics, faculty and staff know that athletics and activities are a part of a well-rounded educational experience. Calvary Day School offers 14 different middle-school, junior varsity, and varsity level sports.

Those sports include cross country, soccer, volleyball, tennis, basketball, swimming, baseball, softball, wrestling, golf, and cheerleading.

Additionally, the dedicated Fine Arts department offers students the opportunity to participate in extracurricular drama and musical productions, as well as explore and enhance their talents through classes in art, photography, praise band and chorus.

Faith-Based Curriculum “ Calvary Day School has strengthened my relationship with the Lord and has helped me discover my passion for serving others.” ~ Austin N., Calvary Student Christ is the center of all academics and activities at Calvary Day School. Students are encouraged to study the Word of God as well as pray. In addition, all students attend weekly Chapel services. It’s truly a place where academics and worship meet.

With biblically based learning, students can learn how to make Jesus a part of all aspects of their lives.

During a time when the classroom is under such scrutiny, Calvary Day School parents, teachers, and even students agree that the biblically based direction is making a difference in the lives of these students – today and in the years to come.

Calvary Day School is located at 134 South Peace Haven Road in Winston-Salem. Visit the school website, CalvaryDay.School, or call the school office at 336.765.5546. You can also like Calvary Day School on Facebook or follow them on Instagram (@calvaryday_school).

Read what other parents, students, and teachers have to say! “ Calvary Day School is a second home. It has given me my best friends, and I am thankful for all I have learned over the past 11 years. I am thankful for CDS in preparing me for a strong walk with Christ, even after graduation.” ~ Olivia V., Calvary Student “ I am thankful for Calvary Day School because I learned to see the world like God does when I was a student here. I am grateful for the opportunity to help students do the same today while teaching.” ~ Catherine Stancil, Computer Science and STEM Teacher “ Calvary Day School has been our family’s school for 20 years. We wanted to ensure that the Christian values so dear to us were nurtured and reinforced in our girls. In addition, we felt that Calvary would challenge them intellectually and that their talents would be cultivated. Calvary has exceeded our expectations, making it the best decision we could have made.” ~ Jerry & Christine R., Calvary Parents

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The POWER of Simple Acknowledgement

BY JEAN MARIE JOHNSON

I was at one of our “name brand” supermarkets the other day when a cashier standing by came forward to scan my items.

“Oh, you don’t have to, I can do it,” I said.

“No, I’m happy to help.”

“Okay, well, thanks!”

Talk about being impressed!

Instead of just waiting around until a befuddled customer messed up on the self-scanner, this kind and attentive employee stepped in to do it herself. But, despite her many efforts, my 50% mark-down item simply refused to scan anything other than full price.

“I am SO sorry. Thanks for being patient.”

“No worries, I understand.”

Eventually, it was her patience that ran thin as she apologized again and quickly made eye contact with another employee in an unspoken plea for help. That employee slowly sauntered over and pointedly positioned herself with her back to me. After a number of rapid keystrokes, she was able to correctly ring up my item and walk away.

If her goal was to send the message that I did not exist for her, then she succeeded with aplomb. I mean, not once did she make eye contact, look at me, smile, or address me. I felt as though I was as inanimate as that last call, holiday serving dish on the scanner.

The contrast between how I was treated by these two employees could not have been starker. The first employee turned to me and said: “Again, I’m so sorry. Thanks for being patient.”

“Believe me, I get it. I have been in your shoes. Thank you for being so kind.”

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In my line of work, we refer to my experience as a “service disparity.” Consequently, the next time I enter that supermarket, I will be primed to wonder how I will be treated, and if I will feel respected simply by virtue of those basic gestures of verbal and non-verbal acknowledgement.

As I drove out of the parking lot, my mind flashed to the thousands—yes, literally, thousands—of customer comments I’ve pored over in the past decade. Again and again, people like you and me comment on being ignored, feeling invisible, “like an empty chair.” And yes, that is a quote!

I am by now stoically accustomed to being ignored from time to time. It’s one of my biggest gripes, a source of sadness, even, because here’s the thing: every single human being has a need to be recognized and acknowledged by others. When we are treated as though we are invisible, we feel devalued. Some even say that our very sense of identity is diminished.

Social mores change over time, I know. And adults, especially parents, are wise to raise their children with an acute awareness of “stranger danger.” But that caution needs to be balanced with an understanding of the value, the importance, and the timelessness of basic courtesies. Ignoring someone is almost never the kind, polite, respectful, or gracious thing to do.

I am deeply appreciative that the young parents down the street have modeled kindness for their four children and taught them to look me in the eye and smile when they see me—a no danger ahead neighbor. I am grateful that the 20-something-year-old who does work for us on a regular basis asked, upon meeting me: “Should I call you Mrs. Johnson, ma’am?” Delighted by the question, I said “Yes.” As the years go by and he gets older, he still calls me Mrs. Johnson. I’m not into formalities, but yes, I like that.

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MULCH the Value of

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In

mid to late spring, homeowners engage in the annual routine of applying a biodegradable ground layer to suppress weeds, retain the soil’s moisture, prevent heavy frosts, and, ultimately, create an eye-catching landscape. Perhaps, you have a delivery service, a truck for easy hauling, or purchase tens of bags or bales, but always need more! Whether bark, pine straw, grass clippings, or newspaper, each material adds a unique purpose and distinct value to the soil.

Before Mulching Bark mulch is a popular low-cost investment.

The brown or red nuggets boost texture and add consistency to a walkway or flower garden. Well-kept mulch, if watered regularly, can take years to decompose fully.

It’s not wise to apply annual layers; instead, woody mulches require time to deposit minerals and vitamins to improve the soil.

Before applying a new layer, check the status of the decomposition process.

Types of Mulch As you consider an option to beautify your landscape, consider your goals. Do you want a ground cover to impact the soil’s quality or foliage by changing or neutralizing pH levels?

BARK MULCH: As a durable ground cover, woody mulches come in a wide variety of colors, textures, and densities.

• Cedar bark contains oils to naturally alleviate insects and pests from your fruit or vegetable gardens. Only add a two-inch depth and rake excess layers surrounding each plant.

• Pine Bark is perfect for small trees, shrubs, or containers since it contains nutrients to help plants thrive. Consider buying a combination of pine and spruce bark mulch! Decomposition occurs after two years.

• Homeowners seeking to enhance their yard in rich, red unfading tones select Hemlock bark; but, first, check to determine whether your plants will thrive in acidic soil. It’s undoubtedly a good choice for fruit and vegetable plants.

PINE STRAW: Unlike most mulches, bales of pine straw are easy to handle and distribute, protecting shrubs and trees. Consider applying the nitrogen-enriched straw, roughly at minimum three inches deep.

Use freely on slopes to shield landscapes from erosion or shielding plants from harsh weather conditions. Perhaps not a long-term

impact; yet, while deterring weeds from sprouting, pine needles eliminate the task of fertilizing!

GRASS CLIPPINGS AND LEAVES: Nature offers beneficial gifts. Rather than throw them to the curb, consider using its resources wisely. Each blade of grass has three essential minerals – nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium – which boosts soil values.

• Add equal parts of dry grass clippings and shredded leaves to a raised bed or garden.

(Be wary of adding clippings from the early spring season; it may include weeds that will transfer to your garden.)

• Recycle the nutrients in a composter.

NEWSPAPER: Many gardeners won’t toss their weekly newspapers into recycling; instead, two to ten sheets often serve to protect vegetable plants against weeds, frost cycles, and cold nights. As an inexpensive moisture barrier, it’s a viable option to use in early spring and year-round. As a secondary layer of protection, use straw!

The Layering Impact Needing more space to plant a large crop, consider improving the soil between the rows of fruit trees or blueberry bushes.

Start with a layer of well-conditioned soil; then, cover with layers of straw, then mulch, and repeat. After a few years, imagine the enriched environment for watermelon, cantaloupes, or pumpkins to thrive.

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Rocks and Stones Enhancing the soil isn’t always the main focus when choosing a mulch. Remember, it’s a ground cover. When poor drainage or shaded locations prohibit grass from growing, alternatives include a decorative feature, such as using large rocks with waterloving or drought-tolerant plants. Stone and rock-themed landscapes ideas found online may ignite the possibilities in an unexpected spring project!

When reaching out to a landscape company, take time to ask questions about the variety of mulches available. You’ll want to know about its age and quality, preferring glass and weeds are not part of the purchase.

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You’re A Parent, You’re A Coach

BY MICHAEL JOHNSON

“GO! Go! Keep going! GO GO GO!” And thus sounds the fevered war cry from parents who are in it to win it. As athletic, Type-A parents, most gather at the sidelines to clap and cheer and cajole with a wild look in the collective eye.

Some onlookers quietly (or not so quietly) look forward to living vicariously through the miniature athletes each week. Those who have competitive juices often excitedly twist and shout for their offspring to make that goal, hit that buzzer beater, or remain tough against steadfast opponents.

Now, imagine you are one of those parents, and while volunteering to coach your child’s team, the athletics director at the pre-season coaches meeting tells the crowd to avoid yelling “GO!” from the sidelines.

“Excuse me?” you think to yourself.

“Yelling ‘GO’ is every parent’s God-given right and responsibility!”

After further review and consideration, one can understand the intent behind getting coaches to nix the constant wail of “GO!”. The best coaches will give specific, helpful direction and encouragement as opposed to the generic plea to just “Go, Go, Go”. Assuredly, the validity of this lesson has not been lost.

For 65% of his life, I have been my son’s soccer coach. Let it be known that someone also duped, or lovingly convinced, his father into being the basketball coach for the first time this year as well.

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The trials and tribulations of being the dad/coach are numerous. You root with a bitten lip and clenched fist at your side for your son to shine brightly. You hope he surpasses your own athletic prowess or deficiency at his age.

Being the coach of your son’s team is a constant flux of elation, humility, selfawareness, and equity. You want your child to excel, but not exhibit any signs of boastfulness. It is easy to raise your arms in protest of his mistakes on the court or field of play, so that you show no favoritism and keep him vigilant about always improving. But you also temper that well-meaning frustration with a reasoned approach to keeping spirits high and not raising the ill-placed suspicions of the crowd, wondering if you are a tyrant at home and if perhaps Social Services should be contacted.

Yes, a coach who exudes a tough-love approach may be tempted to shout “Good Lord, son! What the heck was that?!”. But instead, one should take the more modest approach with “Go (there’s that ‘Go’ word again) get ‘em son! You got this!” It is a tricky balance, for sure.

The amount of playing time for the coach’s kid is also a balancing act for the well-meaning coach. As a coach, one goes through a series of mental logarithms to calculate the right amount of playing time, so as to soak up as much joyful time watching your own child, while also not raising the ire of fellow parents or, even more intimidating, your child’s own mother. The conscientious parent/coach will always tiptoe lightly on this fine line of

equitable treatment of his child and the other kids who are also seeking glory.

The parent-coach/ child-athlete relationship is also one to be turned off at appropriate times. It is awfully tempting to keep post-game conversations going which detail the victories and defeats in depth. And yet, thorough analysis of why the Monkeys lost to the Cheetahs seems altogether unnecessary. One can easily fall into the trap of grilling your child-athlete about a particular decision made during a contest. It is easy to overdo the postgame analysis to the point of distraction.

Having the coaching “hat” removed after the game seems to be an important factor in balancing the child/coach relationship.

My son has never been terribly interested anyway in rehashing with his father the endless nuances of the victory or the defeat.

In the end, there have been studies that suggest that being a child’s coach and also his or her parent in fact leads to positive outcomes. At the center of this relationship, quality time with your child is key. A finely tuned, wellbalanced mix of mentoring, fairness, fun, and encouragement can be the order of the day. Coaching your offspring brings about a sense of joy; sharing the flurry and fury of competition keeps you accountable to each other. Coaching as the parent-coach gives you and your child something to which you can look forward together. It’s a dynamic I relish, even if I am no longer allowed to scream, “Go! GO! GO!”

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The Keys to Developing a Proficient Reader

BY MEGAN TAYLOR

Regardless

of age, not everyone is an avid reader. Some people love to read and race through book after book. On the other hand, other people only read a handful of novels a year or none at all.

This can be said for many children.

When a child doesn’t like to read, sometimes it is because they haven’t found the right book yet, one they fall in love with and is a page-turner. However, finding a beloved book doesn’t solve all the problems. Building a confident and proficient reader comes from understanding a plethora of vocabulary words, knowing the sounds of individual letters, and reading fluently. The term, reading fluency, can be defined as “The ability to read with speed, accuracy, and proper expression.” Whether they are reading aloud or silently, this skill helps children understand what they are reading and know how to read the text.

In return, these skills can help produce eager readers. But how does a child develop this knowledge?

First, start by reading aloud to your child. Let them hear the rhythm, tone, and inflection of your voice. This habit gives them a chance to build up their reading skills because they are hearing a more seasoned reader pronouncing words and sounds. Audiobooks can also be a benefit for children and assist with building a child’s knowledge of rhythm and inflection.

Next, work on phonemic awareness. Part of phonological awareness, phonemic

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awareness is the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate different sounds or phonemes. This means a reader is able to identify rhyming words, blend sounds, segment words and sentences into individual sounds, count the number of syllables, understand alliteration, and more. A good rule of thumb is to focus on letter sounds instead of letter names.

Phonemic awareness gives children the skills needed to sound out unknown words and their individual syllables. It is all about the sounds incorporated in spoken words.

This is different from phonics, which is understanding the relationship between sounds and written symbols. To help a child with phonics, you should start with phonemic awareness activities, since they involve oral words. An activity example would be to clap it out. When singing a song or nursery rhyme, clap out the different syllables of the words.

Another activity is to create a mystery bag full of plastic letters. Place three or so plastic letters in the bag. These letters should be able to make easy to sound out words, such as cat or pat.

Then, have your child pull out one letter at a time and discuss the letter’s sound.

After that, try to build words with the letters. Phonics are more associated with written words, such as in books.

As your child starts to develop strong phonemic awareness, then move onto strengthening their phonics skills. Both go hand in hand, and it is completely fine to work on both skills at the same time.

As for vocabulary, it is important to

create a sight word or core word wall that includes common words that are not spelled the way they sound and can’t be sounded out or decoded. The key is to not memorize sight words, but to help reinforce the sounds of those words.

Another option is to create a sound word wall with repeated sounds that children sometimes have difficulty with. Be sure to personalize the word wall for your child and their reading needs.

Lastly, practice critical reading or reading comprehension. While it is key to know sounds and inflection, it is also important to be able to understand what is going on in a book. After reading a section or page, discuss what happened with your child. Talk about the character, what they look like, what they did, the setting, and plot elements. Help your child make a picture in their head from the words on the page. If needed, your child could also draw a picture on paper of the descriptions of a text to help them better comprehend.

It is never too early to start reading with your child. Their ears and brains will absorb many things and will enjoy looking at the book’s pictures. Over time, reading skills will be developed and before you know it your child will be a proficient reader. Don’t know where to start? Begin with a fun and engaging book, whether it is a board book, picture book, or chapter book (also make the text age-appropriate), choose something that will draw your child in. Once they are hooked, you never know where they’ll end up in their reading journey.

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Featuring The open forum of a marketplace provides a refreshing getaway from shopping aisles. Each venue offers a unique setting that may include activities for children, live entertainment, and an array of foods. The curious shopper discovers she has direct access to fresh and locally grown fruits, herbs, flowers, and vegetables, dairy-based products, proteins, homemade goodies, and artisan-based, handmade crafts. The welcoming man, woman, or couple behind the table provides a small sampling of popular items. Whether you are a first-timer or a repeat customer, take the time to introduce yourself, ask questions, and inquire if owners receive visitors, offer a produce box, or have a farm store.

The answer may be “Yes,” or “It’s coming soon!”

Cobblestone Farmer’s Market Since its opening in 2012, Cobblestone Farmer’s Market has offered residents and visitors of Old Salem the tradition of buying hand-grown or homemade goods from farmers, growers, and artisans. One of the first vendors, Kelly Dougherty of Lavender Anne’s Herb Farm, is excited to continue selling her handmade medicinal soaps, salves, and heirloom plants. From 8:30 AM to noon, at 1007 South Marshall Street, visitors can stop by Kelly’s booth, two times a month, starting in April, and learn how natural ingredients and fresh herbs can dramatically improve the body, mind, and soul.

An Education in Farming When Joe Dougherty confessed his plans to move to Nicaragua after college, what could Kelly say, except, “I’m going with you!” Together, they learned the business side of farming, from caring for livestock to tabulating material costs, and selling at a local market. The practical methodology was one layer in the couple’s education. A second opportunity led them to a dairy goat farm in Western Pennsylvania, which offered an understanding of the purpose of permaculture, food forests, and growing medicinal herbs. Educational courses provided a connection from farm to beneficial plants, cheese- and soapmaking. Kelly shares, “The things

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we use in our day-to-day lives are not sustainable. I started making these beautiful bars of soap, and staring at the shampoo bottles, wondering what I was doing. If I was going to implement a lifestyle with health-minded ingredients, I had to invest in all areas of my life.” In 2010, the Doughertys decided nine acres in Dobson, North Carolina would be an ideal location to pursue a self-sufficient lifestyle; therefore, they planted terraced herb beds, a sustainable orchard, and raised bees, chickens, ducks, goats, and pigs.

Yoga Studio on Main Street “In 2012, I offered a weekly yoga class,” shares Kelly. “By 2018, I was renting a beautiful studio with hardwood flooring and well-maintained brickwork, containing a separate room to make handcrafted products. My students enjoyed being in the space and registered to take sacred circle dancing workshops, yoga, and fitness classes. Before the pandemic, I had two pieces, promoting wellness through movement-based exercise, and selling all-natural and beneficial soaps, salves, lotions, and oils at the studio—and attending Cobblestone Markets on Saturdays.” Post-pandemic restrictions on group classes in Surry County led to more time in the studio, on the farm, and caring for two young children, ages four and one.

Lavender Anne’s Product Line “I constantly think about my chosen lineage; the people I learned from to gain this herbal knowledge and love of plants,” shares Kelly. “Every meeting, whether it’s in the studio or at the market, I’m sharing. Sometimes, it’s a first step to abandoning products not contained in plastic or made from petroleum.”

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Things You May Be Forgetting to Appreciate

BY KAREN COOPER

This is a wonderful day. I have never seen this one before. ~ Maya Angelou Studies have shown again and again that daily doses of gratitude help us in so many ways. Appreciation for the life you have is powerful. It can build up your immunity, make your blood pressure go down, lower the stress in your life, and just make you happier.

In uncertain and turbulent times such as these, finding gratitude can prove to be even more valuable to your well-being. Consider the following….

You are as healthy as you are right now.

We may not all feel like we did as teenagers (bravo if you do), but one thing is for certain…one must never underestimate the gift of good health. Without it, it’s hard to focus on anything else. Good health is the greatest wealth you’ll ever own. It sets the stage for the success and happiness life has to offer. Being in good health is often taken for granted until the day that it’s gone. Stay grateful for your good health by maintaining it.

You have your family…whatever that means to you.

Your family may be blood relatives or a family made up of friends you’ve chosen over the years. Whoever your people are, nothing can replace them. Your brothers and sisters, your parents and grandparents, your children and all your chosen family have played an important part in shaping who you are now. The best of them have been through the best of times and the worst of times with you. The bond you have is there forever. Make sure to do your part to stay in touch and let them know how much you appreciate them!

You have food.

Always be thankful you have food to eat, food in your cupboards, food in your freezer, and a nourishing daily meal. There are so many people who are hungry. An estimated 48.8 million Americans, including 16.2 million children, live in households that lack the means to get enough nutritious food on a regular basis.

These numbers might have the power not only to give you a spirit of gratitude for what you have, but also to encourage you to offer assistance to some of those who don’t have what they need.

You have clean water.

Water is life. Be thankful every day for clean, drinkable water.

Water to drink, to shower in, to wash clothes in and to bathe your children in. Clean, safe water is only a dream for nearly 783 million people, and proper sanitation suffers as a result. Most of us grew up with clean, safe water and never even realized how lucky we were.

You have a place to live.

If you’re very fortunate, you have a warm, safe place to live. A place of respite where you can escape from the world. Whether that means a big house, a place filled with roommates, or a oneroom apartment, a room of one’s own is a special space, indeed.

Having four walls and a ceiling above you is not to be taken for granted.

The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss and have found their way out of those depths. ~ Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Everything that’s happened in your life has led you to this moment.

Life isn’t all about moments of great triumph and success. It’s also about the lessons you learn though pain and disappointment, through missteps and redemption. It’s about the trials and errors that get you there. The small, unobserved things you do every day. It all makes a difference in the end…every choice, every regret, every road not taken, and every hardship. It all strengthens you, enhances your sense of compassion and empathy. It makes you humble. Be proud of all you have overcome to be the person you are right now.

When we are tired, we are attacked by ideas we conquered long ago. ~ Friedrich Nietzsche The reward of now In between all your aspirations, priorities, obligations, and anything else that might appear on your “to-do” list, there is life happening right now! Sometimes it seems hard to remain present for all that’s happening around you…but try, every day, to look around and be in the moments of your life. Try not to wish your time away or long for something that is long gone. It may be a habit you have to practice to perfect…but keep at it. Stay thankful for the opportunities to make positive changes in your life.

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month this series will provide important facts and tips surrounding child safety in an effort to support parents and caregivers as they navigate risks and create the safest environment possible for the children in their lives.

One of the most universally common childhood experiences is playing on the playground! Getting your energy out as a kid and using your imagination to run, jump, swing, and play with other kids was such a simple, but special, time to make memories. As you take your own children to have fun on the playground, here are some important safety tips to help reduce injuries and keep having fun!

PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Age-Appropriate Play Little kids and big kids may both love the playground, but tend to play very differently and need different areas to have fun safely. Check to see if the playground you’re on has specific play areas designated for children by age. If your location doesn’t have these categorized areas, simply take inventory of the playground equipment, and understanding the abilities of your children, let them know which areas are going to be offlimits for the day.

Safe Surfaces and Surroundings Check playground equipment for any hazardous conditions such as broken pieces, rusted metal or the possibility of insect infestation and any other threats. Should you see anything that’s cause for concern, you should contact the local parks and recreation department or other known management. Use good judgment to assess if any playground equipment is too hot on summer days by testing items like metal slides or monkey bars to avoid contact burns on children.

PLANNING AHEAD Weather Awareness No matter what season, heading to the playground should involve a

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quick weather check! Be aware of sun exposure even on cloudy days by applying sunscreen with a good level of SPF to children and bringing it with you for reapplication. Hydrate often, bringing water bottles, so kids don’t get overheated while playing. On cold days check how low temperatures outside are to see if there is risk for hypothermia or frostbite (especially in smaller children and babies). If the playground is covered with snow or ice, make sure to point out any areas where falls or accidents may occur and make them off limits for kids.

Dresscode What you wear will often have a direct impact on how much fun you have at the park. Ensure children are wearing appropriate layers of clothing, depending on the weather, so they don’t get overheated or too cold. Your little climbers and jumpers will need well-fitting, closed-toed shoes to keep their feet safe, too. If the weather has been wet and rainy or cold and snowy, wearing rain boots may help avoid slipping and keep feet dry and warm.

SETTING BOUNDARIES Smart Play Rules Take time before getting to the playground to address safe play rules and boundaries with your kids.

Remind them to avoid certain areas, animals, and roughhousing. Of course, adult supervision is always key to safe play on playground equipment, so stay close by. During Daylight Savings Time, make sure older kids understand when it will be getting dark, so they know to come home with enough time in the daylight, especially when walking or biking home by themselves from the playground.

Stranger Danger Have age-appropriate conversations about strangers and safety with your children and any children that you’re bringing with you to the park. Reviewing things like which grown-ups are coming and who they will be leaving with, when to be concerned, what to do if someone approaches them, whom to contact if they are nervous or feel threatened can all save a child from a bad situation.

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Staying Healthy The playground is where kids love to go, and germs love to live! If your child is feeling under the weather, consider keeping them home in case they are contagious. When playing, make sure kids and caregivers wash their hands frequently with hand sanitizer or soap and water when available. It’s also smart to remind kids not to put their hands into their mouth and not to touch their face when possible.

Taking Action If Injury or Accidents Occur Always have a first-aid kit easily nearby, as well as any important documents, such as lists of medications your child is currently taking, and phone numbers for contact information for pediatricians and emergency contacts. If you are unsure about the severity or care of an injury, but have concern, don’t wait to head to your nearest emergency room or call 911.

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Research and flexibility Before you set foot on a car lot or think about buying a car online, do your research and decide on three models that will work for you and the features that must be included. As you progress through the car-buying process, you need to be willing to compromise on fringe features – like color – that may not be available.

Car dealers know that they are in a position of unprecedented negotiating strength. In 2021, according to J.D. Power, the average car was in a dealer’s possession for 17 days before it was sold, compared to 70 days before the pandemic. If you don’t like their price, someone else will trot in shortly and buy the car.

While price is pretty much locked, dealers may be willing to talk about favorable pricing on extended-warranty coverage, free oil changes or longer free-maintenance periods.

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Buying a Car in 2022 If you bought or tried to buy a car at a dealership – new or used – in 2021, it probably wasn’t an enjoyable experience in terms of price or selection. COVID-19, 7% overall inflation, supply problems and the shortage of semiconductor chips drove new and used car prices in the same direction: higher.

Today, car manufacturers have adapted better to the issues of producing cars in a COVID-19 environment, but prices and the chip shortage are still daunting problems.

If you have a trade-in car, that’s your ace – and you should treat it as such. In November, the average trade-in was worth about $23,000, up 50% from November 2020, according to Money.com. Start with the Kelly Blue Book online app. It will give you a value range for your car.

Then take your car to several local dealerships and see what they will pay you outright for your car. Going through this process could add hundreds or thousands of dollars to your trade-in price.

Order exactly what you want If you can’t find a car at a dealer or online that fits your needs, don’t be pressured into settling for a car that you won’t like next week.

Consider custom ordering on a manufacturer’s website the exact model that has all the features that you want. Then you can send that information to your dealer of choice. The downside is that it can take two, three or four months for your car to arrive, and you’ll have to pay the manufacturer’s suggested retail price or more.

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The average price of a new car just passed $47,000 for the first time, and the average price for a used car in November was $29,000, up 39% from 12 months earlier, according to U.S. News and World Report.

But it is the chip shortage that is currently driving the vehicle-supply shortage. A typical new car uses up to 150 chips to operate all the electronic components, and an electric car uses about 3,000 chips, according to tech news source TNW. So, what should a car buyer do in 2022 in order to feel that the process is reasonable, fair and successful? Here are a few tips to consider:

But you’ll also eliminate some of the costs that dealers have related to a car sitting on their lot, like finance charges that dealers pay to manufacturers. Eliminating those costs may lower the price.

Financing

Waiting and watching

If you need to finance a car purchase, the first thing to understand is what you can afford. Having dreams of a Porsche with a Camry budget will make the process even more frustrating.

If you have the luxury of waiting a year or two, the vehicle supply shortage and the chip shortage should abate. Industry experts expect that sales in late 2022 will look more like pre-COVID sales, and there are much stronger volume outlooks for 2023 and 2024, according to Cars.com.

Visit your financial institution to get a better idea of what you can afford. After looking at your finances – monthly salaries, debts, other obligations and credit scores – they should be able to give you a better idea of what you’ll be able to spend on a car.

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Keep an eye on local dealership lots and see if their inventory is growing, and read about current supply issues. Generally, an informed buyer will do better when a market is turbulent and less predictable.

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A Flower’s Tale

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wait for a change of weather ends not with the calendar, but the temperature of the soil. As nights feel a little warmer, we start to look for signs indicating spring is on the way. Underground, soils rise between 50 and 60 degrees, which prompts the start of bulb development and awakens the dormancy of plants. Finally, we look at the ground, pushing away crisp brown leaves to uncover the first flowers—daffodils, snowdrops, crocus, Adonis, creeping Myrtle, and Glory-of-the-Snow. Limbs reveal buds on the flowering quince, a dense, thorny shrub, the Forsythia bush, maples, and the Magnolia. Weeds, too, such as the despised dandelion, make the list of the first blossoms to help nurture the starving pollinators. While almanacs and growing charts enable the eager gardener to begin planting based on dates, the appearance of spring’s first flowers provides an unexpected “tale” of vital information.

Days of Dormancy Do you recall the days after Christmas when daytime temperatures reached 70 degrees, and it felt like a return to summer? Nature, of course, responded in a confused way to the glorious weather, and began developing buds. As days of warmth continued, some buds opened to reveal flowers. It takes substantial energy to awaken a plant, shrub, and tree from dormancy. Just imagine waking at 3 AM and being asked to lift 200 pounds! The act sounds impossible!

Every living species needs a period of deep slumber to rejuvenate and prepare for the next event. Most chilling requirements range from existing at 32 to 45 degrees and include a specific number of hours.

North Carolina’s apple trees, for instance, need a range of 750 to 1000 plus hours to prevent trees from blossoming too soon, while peach trees only require 200 to 1000 plus hours. Buds that cannot meet expectations may not produce flowers, impacting fruits’ potential development and the feeding of pollinators. On the other hand, a tree meeting the minimum requirements can lead to more vigorous blooms and a potentially heavy crop season.

Phenology Since ancient agricultural times, cultures observed the environmental changes between biological events.

Beyond the science of meteorology, that of phenology also includes research on the climatic conditions of flowers, breeding, and migration. As a result, farmers learned the proverbs which link specific plants to safe planting conditions of crops. You may already know a few, such as • Plant peas and carrots in spring when the daffodil blooms.

• Plant beans and beets when apple trees bloom.

• Plant squash at first sight of lilacs.

• Look at the birds to start saving seeds.

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BY LISA S.T. DOSS*

While North Carolina can swing from one temperature extreme to another in early spring, the appearance of foliage can reveal the time to plant specific crops.

The Peony Beloved for its easy maintenance and long-lived, reliable performance, most growers choose to grow at least one of the 33 peony varieties in their garden. In North Carolina’s zone 7B, look at the blooms of your tulips and daffodils.

As they start to expire, the peony bloom arrives in coral, pinks, deep purples, reds, or white.

Pollinator Flowers

By May, our trees no longer retain their color from flowers; instead, they display a green tinge. From downy wood mint to Southern snowdrop flowers, wild columbine to wild indigo, herbs, and medicinal plants—the season reveals its essential and telling foliage. Caterpillars emerge to feed hatching baby birds, and the honeybees’ flight patterns chart their search for water sources, nectar, and pollen.

The arrival of spring foliage is an awakening of the earth. Take time to jot down specific biological events, such as the last frost date and trees budding, the first sight of a Robin, when lilacs, poppies, irises, and delphiniums reach full bloom, and the first ripe tomato. Through phenology, the findings can help you understand how timing works to your advantage! * Lisa is an N.C. State Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer since August 2019 and a statecertified beekeeper.

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The 20s – 50s:

lessons learned through the decades

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BY KAREN COOPER

just turned 51. It didn’t quite live up to the hype of turning 50, but still…every year is a celebration and in recent years, each one gives me a reason to reflect on the one before it and make plans for the one ahead. I feel good at 51, except for a few aches and pains and moving just a little more slowly than I did in years past. I’m rolling with the changes.

20s 30s 40s 50s

What will my 50s teach me? I know there are hard lessons and wonderful ones ahead. Looking back on what I learned in my 40s, 30s and 20s, each decade of life has been a milestone to be proud of and to reflect on in the hopes of gaining wisdom to bring forward into the next decade. Here are some valuable gifts each of these decades gave me…. the years of trial and error, enjoying life and the hard slap of reality My 20s taught me that although I had been led to believe otherwise, life would not always be perfect.

Mistakes were made during this decade that would take many years to recover from. I learned to trust my gut and to not follow my every whim. I learned that moving around from job to job, home to home, partner to partner is not exhilarating…it’s exhausting and unfulfilling. And I ultimately learned that sometimes hard work does not pay off and it’s better to cut your losses early rather than waste a lot of time in a bad situation. Another valuable lesson from my 20s was to step outside my comfort zone, move to a distant city, travel to another country, set up challenges for myself…because all these things will bring a fresh perspective. the years of unparalleled joy, the deepest, darkest pain and everything in-between My 30s taught me what it’s like for the world not to revolve around me. I learned to put other, more important tiny humans before myself and I learned the terror of fierce love. At the same time, I learned how to own up to big mistakes that have the power to ruin your life, and how to ask for help. I learned that giving up a fast-paced, but ultimately very stressful career and taking a job to work from home to raise the kids was far more rewarding than living a glamorous, expensive life. Along the way, I learned that I would move mountains to keep my children safe and comfortable, and who in my life I could really count on. At the end of my 30s I learned that I was braver than I thought and had the ability to shake up my life to get to a better place. Even though this decade had many struggles, it had made me stronger and tougher, a better mother, daughter, friend; and it had prepared me to be a better version of myself. years of change, finding a new path, benefitting from the lessons My 40s taught me that the truest lessons come with a significant measure of pain. From these lessons I learned patience, resilience, and forgiveness. I discovered a strength inside that I never knew was there and a reserve I could draw from to give my children what they needed. I learned that being alone was okay and taking time to heal was a gift you give yourself and not a punishment. I also learned that I had a new-found compassion and empathy for everyone around me…that hard times had made me better and not bitter. I discovered that kindness goes a long way and that from then on, I would live with no regrets. After a period of what can only be called hibernation, it became obvious to me that you have to open yourself up to life to start living the life you want, and that’s what I did. A little while later, my wonderful 40s taught me some beautiful, amazing lessons about the perfectly imperfect reality of what real love and commitment feels like. Stepping out in faith allowed me to learn the lesson that I was worthy of love and that I deserved the best of everything…something I hadn’t believed in earlier decades. I also learned that I could become whoever I chose to be. Embark on a new career and completely overhaul my life…all while raising my amazing children, who were thriving, too. My 40s taught me it was okay to let go of the past, because this was my time to shine. what will this decade teach?

So far in my 50s I’ve learned that humility is everything, empathy and gratitude are life-changing, every day is a precious gift and the people you love are what matter the most. I look forward to more great lessons as this decade rolls along.

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BY @BRIGHTMOMENTCO / LAUREN SEPHTON Welcome, spring season! And what better way to kick off the warmer weather and spring florals than with this quick and tasty ceviche recipe and guide?

What is ceviche? Ceviche is fresh fish that has been marinated (aka “cooked”) in citrus juices, fresh herbs, and produce, for a very common lunch found in the coastal regions of South and Central America.

(Easy) Citrus Ceviche Recipe & Guide PREP TIME: 10 MIN | COOK TIME: 30 MIN | TOTAL TIME: 40 MIN SERVINGS: 4 INGREDIENTS:

• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

• ¾ lb. white fish (I used halibut), (sashimi-grade)

•½ small avocado, firm and diced (optional)

How long should the ceviche be marinated to be safe to eat? The marination time can vary anywhere between 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the size of pieces you’ve cut your fish into. That’s why it’s best to opt for smaller bite-sized pieces to ensure it’s “cooked” through. A good rule of thumb from chefs is 45 minutes per ¾” of fish piece.

• ¾ cup lime juice

• 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)

• ¼ cup fresh orange juice

•1 serrano or jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (optional)

How do I know when it’s done “cooking”?

There should be a noticeable difference in both the texture and color of the fish.

The color should be opaque/white, and the fish should split smoothly with a fork just like normal cooked fish. Also, it should not smell fishy at this point either. But feel free to marinate up to 2 hours, even with smaller pieces, if that makes you feel more comfortable! However, the fish will just tend to be chewier the longer it sits.

1. S lice the fish into small bite-sized pieces, then add into a large bowl. Pour in the lime juice, orange, and honey to stir. Make sure the fish is completely submerged in the citrus juices. If not, add more lime juice. Cover with either a lid or saran wrap. Set in the fridge to “cook” for 20 minutes.

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• 1 tsp. honey • 1/3 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered • ½ small red onion, minced • ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped

•1 peach or mango, firm and finely diced (optional) • salt & black pepper (to taste)

INSTRUCTIONS:

2. R emove the cover, then stir in the remaining chopped ingredients until well-combined. Cover once again to “cook” in the fridge for 10 more minutes, then enjoy! Best served with plantain chips.

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What If?

Presents Self-Defense & Avoiding Conflict BY LISA S.T. DOSS “What-If,” the worrisome words, arrive in the consciously spinning topics in our minds, 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 comprising security, shelter, 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!

“Self-defense” feels like a term implying an action using the skill of martial arts or gear, from pepper spray to a knife or handgun. But without training from a professional, the best action is to practice “situational awareness.” Knowing how to avoid trouble is the best defense!

What is Situational Awareness?

Most attackers search for easy prey, an individual distracted by scrolling or talking while on their cell phone, lacking eye contact, holding a great weight, or showing their valuables. The first words of safety are “act smart and be careful”! Police officers and military members receive training in situational awareness. Walking in public places requires looking around, taking notice of faces and clothing. Do you wonder, “Is anything out of place?” There may be that one person wearing a long coat on a hot day who is scanning the area. Perhaps you continue to see the same person; are they buying anything or just watching you? Are there people standing around in a parking lot, close to your vehicle? Rather than tempt your inner rising alarm, your action plan should begin with avoiding risk. Exit the premises immediately and either join a large group of people or ask a store owner, security or police officer, if nearby, for assistance.

The 21-Foot Rule A police officer in Utah once sought to know the proximity of an attacking knife wielder. The results were that the average person, from a standstill, could move 21 feet in 1.5 seconds and 32 feet in two seconds. However, it takes up to three seconds to realize you are being attacked.

Real-Life Scenarios Thinking a situation has never happened before does not imply it isn’t a possibility. Community violence impacts all of us. Each year, 1.5 million Americans are treated for assault; one in four women experience sexual or physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner. Just imagine a person standing six feet

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away, pulling out a knife, and asking for your wallet. What do you do? The probability of the knife being thrown at you is low. Is there a possibility for you to run? Are there people around? A victim has time, mere seconds, to think. Kevin Michalowski of “U.S. Conceal Carry writes,” “It is not your gear that is most important in the five to ten seconds during a self-defense situation; instead, it is your thoughts and actions leading up to that little window that truly makes the difference between life and death.” Start practicing what-if scenarios to reduce your fear and have a premeditated escape plan.

ALWAYS: • Keep your cell phone ready.

• Carry a purse with a body strap to keep your hands free.

• Walk to doors and vehicles with the key fob or key in your hand.

• Befriend security; small interactions will ensure someone is looking out for you.

• Remain close to people who offer protection, such as security guards, police officers, and bouncers.

• Keep a pair of comfortable walking shoes at the office and in your car.

An attacker will avoid anyone with a confident posture, a calm demeanor, and a direct stare!

Always remember that logic and emotion cannot mix.

What Gear is Helpful?

Women often carry self-defense tools, such as pepper spray, a personal alarm, an emergency whistle, or a lipstick taser, to feel well-protected; however, simply having it isn’t enough. Every tool requires practice.

Pepper spray, for instance, should not be at the bottom of a purse or glove compartment.

Choose a location to carry it daily, such a belt holster or coat pocket. Avoid putting it on a key chain. Take the time to check the expiration date. When using, stand at a distance from three to ten feet with knees bent, and cover your face. Without practice, the attempt to hold down the trigger is futile!

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A MERCY-FULL LIFE This

year continues with a new version of My Grace-Full Life, and this month, we’re talking about “My Mercy-Full” Life. God’s mercy can never be underrated.

Scripture is full of examples of God’s mercy, but perhaps one of the most poignant examples is found in the book of Jonah. If you were raised in the church, this might have even been a favorite Sunday School story.

Unfortunately, over the years, way too much emphasis has been placed on the whale (or fish—the Bible doesn’t say it’s a whale). But to make sure everyone’s on the same page--here’s the highly condensed summary of events: God tells Jonah to go to Ninevah. Jonah says no and goes the other way. After learning the hard way that he cannot outrun God, Jonah spends three days in the belly of a fish, before repenting and being spit out.

Then, he goes to Ninevah and spends three days telling the Ninevites to repent.

And they do. In what is called the greatest revival in human history—the entire population of Ninevah repents—all 120,000, from the king down to the poorest, most insignificant citizen. And in His mercy, God sees that they have repented and does not destroy the city (Jonah 3:10).

Can you imagine the celebration that took place in heaven over THAT revival?? Jesus says, “Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents” (Luke 15:10). If there’s a celebration for one—what kind of heavenly party was there for 120,000 in three days?!?!!?

But one person was not so happy: Jonah. There’s no easy way to say it—Jonah was a jerk. Our Sunday School version of Jonah has him skipping along to happily tell others about God. Yeah, he eventually obeyed, but Jonah wasn’t happy about God’s mercy for the Ninevites.

In Chapter 4 of Jonah, we see Jonah’s temper tantrum over God’s mercy and even his complaints about a

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BY DENISE HEIDEL

plant that God grew and then let die. In the last words recorded in Jonah, it says, “But the Lord said, ‘You have had pity on the plant for which you have not labored, nor made it grow, which came up in a night and perished in a night. And should I not pity Nineveh, that great city, in which are more than one hundred and twenty thousand persons who cannot discern between their right hand and their left—and much livestock?’” (Jonah 4:10-11).

God’s mercy is what sent Jonah to Ninevah. The Bible tells us that it’s not God’s will for any to perish, but for all to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:8-10). So, God made a way for the Ninevites to get the message of His mercy.

And while Jonah ends as a bit of a cliff-hanger, I’m of the opinion that in His mercy, God made a way for Jonah to get the message, too.

The thing is—as Christians, we often make assumptions about who is deserving of God’s mercy. We’re not that different from Jonah. We look at people we disagree with…people we don’t like…those who are making decisions that make them seem to be the least likely candidates for God’s redemption and mercy. And we assume they aren’t candidates to hear about God. Genesis 1:26 reminds us that we are all made in God’s image. Therefore, if He has given life—it has value.

So, who is deserving of God’s mercy? None of us. But He offers it anyway and gives us the option to choose whether we accept it. Then, when it comes to those we think would never choose to turn to God—that’s not our call to make. The Ninevites were unlikely candidates, too. But it’s incredible what God can do with a humbled heart.

Verse of the Month: Hebrews 4:16 Song of the Month: “Mercy is a Song,” by Matthew West Recommended Reading: The Prodigal Prophet, by Timothy Keller, Jonah: Navigating a Life Interrupted, by Priscilla Shirer, I Can Only Imagine, by Bart Millard

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The Sunday mornings where she alone must wrangle, feed and dress the kids to get them to church on time because her pastor husband needed to be there early for sound check and prayer. The times when there is a “no show” nursery worker or Sunday School teacher, and she is the one tapped to fill in. All the special church dinners and programs where she is the organizer, decorator and cleanup crew. Your pastor’s wife is the prayer warrior, encourager and support behind the man of God when he feels discouraged and defeated. Her role is vital to his success! Let’s honor her and let her know that she is loved and appreciated for all she does to care for your pastor and his family so that he can better focus on shepherding the flock God has entrusted to him.

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BY PASTOR RON GARNER

Growing By Going Small?

As

a teenager, I attended a small church in my neighborhood. I had a few friends who were part of big youth ministries and they did some really big things. They rented a charter bus to go to Disney World, had youth rallies that brought in hundreds of youth from the community, and went on international mission trips involving scores of students and adults. Our youth group comprised no more than my very part-time youth pastor, my best friend, and an annoying elementary schooler whom we allowed in, so we had enough for fair teams. Our “events” were nothing more than the four of us (and maybe another kid we bribed to come with the promise of snacks) throwing around the football outside the parsonage. It was as my kids used to say “basic.” But even though we were the few (and generally not so proud), it was here that I first learned about Jesus. In those small group gatherings I heard the gospel. It was among these few young people I committed to Christ as a senior in high school. These small groups changed the trajectory of my life.

As we look at the four gospels, it is clear that some of God’s best work happened in small groups, too. Jesus began his ministry in and with a small group (Luke 6:12-16). It was in a small group that Peter proclaimed Jesus the Christ, the one the Jews had been waiting for (Matthew 16:16). It was in a small group that the resurrected Jesus appeared to the disciples (John 20:1920). And undoubtedly, the disciples experienced their greatest discipleship (teaching/maturing in faith) in small groups—while sitting around the campfire with Jesus at night, while walking with Jesus to their next stop in His preaching tour, while breaking bread in the evening after a long day on the road. In short, the disciples became more like Jesus not only by being with Jesus, but also by being with other disciples who wanted to be like Jesus.

This all leads up to me making an invitation. If you are either a Christian or someone open to Christianity, I invite you to join a small group. Sure, I would love for you to join one of our small groups at my church. But in all honesty, I would be just as happy (okay, almost as happy) if you joined any small group at any Christian church.

Here is an insider secret, we are all on the same team, despite what us pastors might say at times. If you are already connected to a church, please by all means go to the website, call the church administrator, text your pastor, or whoever and see what small groups they’ve got going and give it a try.

Many churches, like my own, have taken a break due to COVID, Christmas, etc., and are now offering small groups both in person and/or on zoom.

There is nothing wrong with big groups, big events, and so on. But God often does his best work when we gather with only a few other people to study Scripture, pray, and learn from each other how to follow Jesus in an un-Jesus-like world. I invite you to grow in your discipleship as we enter spring by not “going big,” but to grow by going small.

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FLAG FOOTBALL FOR A GOOD CAUSE

BY CAROLYN S PETERSON

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you’re 17 years old, hearing “you have cancer,” are the last three words you expect. In the blink of an eye, life comes to a halt and the focus goes from spending time with friends and graduating from high school to battling an unseen opponent. This is the story of Karly Billips of Greensboro, NC, when, on June 18th, 2018, she was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma, after finding a large bump on her neck.

Family, Friends, and Community Support Aid in Healing Karly began treatment for her cancer with a combination of different chemotherapies, taken on alternating days, with a break for her body to recover, and then starting again, ending after four rounds. During her chemo, Karly experienced the love of her family, friends, and community in a new light.

“The support of family and friends during treatment was extremely important.

With being treated while school was in progress, it was rare that friends could actually visit me at the hospital, and I didn’t necessarily want them to see me in that state. My parents did whatever would help me most, and my brother, Hampton, who at the time lived in Charlotte, NC, would be here anytime I needed him. We spent multiple nights, all four of us, sleeping in a tiny, noisy hospital room; it was their support that kept me fighting each day,” recalled Karly.

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The community also stepped up to help Karly during her battle with cancer. “At any moment there was someone who could make me whatever I wanted to eat, once I felt like eating, or pick my parents up to drive them home to rest, and a couple of my friends’ moms redid my room and added a TV, to make it easier to stay in my bed for days on end. It’s the same community that has come together to make my brother’s idea of a charity flag football game to raise money for the groups that helped us as a family a success, as we celebrate our 4th Annual Pigskin for Hodgkins event,” Karly commented.

A Brother’s Love of His Sister and Football Combine During Karly’s diagnosis and treatment, her brother, Hampton, had just graduated from college and moved to Charlotte, NC for his first job, but being over an hour away didn’t stop him from being with his sister.

“I have always been very family-centered and even though I was living in Charlotte, NC, I was on I-85 all the time. I would often drive straight from work to the hospital and work from Karly’s room. Our community helped us as a family in ways I never even imagined we would need.

Whether it was a note, prayer, a hug, or decorating Karly’s hospital room in vibrant colors, the people in our community answered the call. I knew those that helped us could make a difference for others in the world by simply giving them a target or a goal, and that is Pigskin for Hodgkins, which I started during Karly’s battle to help fundraise for local charities,” stated Hampton.

Pigskin for Hodgkins partners with organizations that helped the Billips family during Karly’s battle with Hodgkins. “As a family, we were first-hand witnesses to the impact of Emily’s Kids, Arts-For-Life, St. Baldrick’s, and Make-A-Wish, and for the past three years we have raised over $25,000 for those groups. Our teams feature former high school, college, and professional athletes playing alongside some other faces familiar to the Triad area.

We have two teams, White and Purple. In 2022, we are launching ‘Packages from Pigskin.’ This year, our board of directors will be constructing packages that will contain chargers, games, gift cards, etc., to deliver to teenagers that are being treated at Brenner Children’s Hospital. Our goal is for these packages to make their stay more comfortable, provide them with a few distractions, and let them know that they are loved. At this year’s game we will have Chick-Fil-A donating chicken sandwiches for purchase and booths featuring the organizations we partner with. We’ll have merchandise available, as well as a raffle and opportunities to win prizes,” Hampton said.

Karly is now a junior at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC and is cancer free.

“I have come a long way since treatment, but my life will never go back to what it was before cancer. There are many challenges, internal and external, that will forever follow me, and I am working on embracing them. I now have different hair, that even after three years is impossible to style naturally, and I struggle with PTSD and anxiety. I am working on a degree in Nursing to help kids like I was, in pediatric oncology. I want to do for my future patients what so many nurses did for me,” commented Karly.

For more information, visit www.pigskinforhodgkins.org or on Instagram @PigskinForHodgkins. This year’s event will be on March 26th, 2022, at Northwest Guilford High School.

Gates open at 12 PM and the game kickoff is at 1 PM. A minimum donation of $1.00 is requested at the gate.

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of a Southern Yankee

BY DAMIAN DESMOND

Shattered. I stood shattered in my disbelief, looking down at my life in a million pieces strewn across the floor. It wasn’t the first time. And it certainly wouldn’t be the last. Isn’t that how life works, anyway? It’s impossible to get through it without the cataclysmic events that we never see coming, but are inevitable, nonetheless.

I’ve had to pick up the pieces before. But this time was different. This time it involved so much more—my marriage, my family, my purpose in life, my future. It’s taken me years to pick up the pieces. In fact, I’m still picking them up today. I’d like to say, I’ve done it all on my own, but I’ve had to look to others for guidance and inspiration. I’ve watched my adopted father survive a horrific accident and persevere through more than most human beings could handle. I’ve observed my adopted mother battle breast cancer and overcome the obstacles that were thrown at her. I’ve watched them both raise eight children in the face of adversity. I’ve seen them build and rebuild their own mosaics, time and time again.

Shattered, I slowly started picking up the pieces of my former life. Carefully, I began arranging them. One by one. Piece by piece. Minutes passed. Hours passed.

Days passed. Months passed. Years passed. I look back now on the last five years of my life. Have I gotten everything right? Of course not. Have I become closer to my parents? I have. Have I repaired a broken relationship with my oldest son? I did. Is the relationship with my youngest son still a shard upon the floor? It is. But still, I push forward. I continue picking up the pieces that I can put back into some sort of eye-pleasing arrangement.

It’s an arrangement that will never be perfect. In fact, it will always be missing some pieces. But despite those missing pieces, it is still a thing of beauty; at least I think it is. And in the end, is that not what life is really all about? We are each given an assortment of pieces and it is up to each one of us what we do with those pieces.

When one mosaic is destroyed, we can stand over it, wringing our hands and do nothing. We can just let the pieces lie there in a vast jumble of confusion and chaos.

Or, as hard as it may be, we can pick them up, analyze them closely in our hand, and place them carefully back into a new, bolder, brighter, and even more beautiful mosaic than we had to begin with.

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Out & About in Kernersville with The Tree of Valor

BY HEATHER SPIVEY, TERESA MARTIN & LORI EGERTER

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Saturday, February 5th, a Heroes’ Farewell was hosted by the organization The Tree of Valor (Founder, Lori Egerter) and Teresa Ramey Martin, author of Sitting with a Soldier. “A Heroes’ Farewell” is a farewell to our troops on active duty or subject to call, not knowing when they will next be deployed, but ready to serve our country. The event took place at the Pinnix Building, located at 101 S. Main Street in Kernersville.

Joe Pinnix kindly donated space for the tribute for the months of December and January, which allowed the entire Town of Kernersville and surrounding areas an opportunity to share in The Tree of Valor tribute. A tribute remains at Coopers’ Vintage Village in Kernersville year-round, complete with a piano… come on in and have a seat!

Visitors to the Heroes’ Farewell included a Commander from the USS Cole, local Mayors, Purple Heart recipients, Gold Star families, and other ranking officers. Guests stood quietly as soldiers found their “trees” and sometimes even the faces of brothers displayed on the trees. There were lots of stories shared and tears shed.

The Tree of Valor is a traveling pictorial tribute honoring those in the military past and present. The Tree of Valor has a goal never to let our Veterans be forgotten, by sharing them from sea to shining sea. The Tree of Valor is a reminder to each soldier—past and present—that their duties to our country were, are, and will always be honorable and appreciated in every capacity where they served! The Tree of Valor evergreen signature represents the never-changing steadfastness, strength of courage, and tenacity with which our soldiers stand a line to keep our country safe. The Tree of Valor is funded solely by donations.

There were many veterans who also came to see Lori’s daughter Lexi, affectionately named “Miss America the Beautiful” because she loves veterans, the flag, and the national anthem so much. Lexi has taken many of the photos of the trees, along with veterans she has met. It’s where she finds purpose in this life.

Teresa Martin observed, “I am a US Navy Veteran who served humbly, and will forever be proud to stand for God and Country. This dedication may truly be, at times, something that only a soldier understands.”

Lori Egerter added, “I want to thank the community for their donations of trees, lights, and pictures. I also want to thank the Ward Sisters for singing the National Anthem, as well as Army veteran Franklin Thom for playing military songs on his accordion throughout the entire event.”

“My biggest thank-you is to my son, Josh Groft, for becoming a United States Marine. His bravery led me into this project. His one decision has made a difference in the lives of many across the country.”

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I’m Sorry You Don’t See Her Like I Do

BY GENEVIEVE CONDON From the moment she was placed into my teenage arms, she was everything to me.

Her fragile body entering the world much sooner than expected, it didn’t surprise me when everything she’s done in her life since that day was full of passion and spunk.

She held her own from day one—forged in strength and determination.

The beauty in her bright blue eyes doesn’t match mine, as she’s always danced to the beat of her own drum. Done what made her happy and what she loves, with a fierceness and dedication that for someone so young is astonishing.

I’m sorry for you, though. I’m sorry that you don’t get to see her as I do. The raw beauty, caring and empathic soul that she is. I’m sorry that you can’t see beyond your own struggles and heartache to realize what a treasure she is to have as a daughter, and how fostering her own passions and goals is okay—even if they don’t align with your own.

She is her own person and makes that known daily.

I know you blame me for some of her quirks, her artistic, emotional side, instead of being stern and athletic. But this child we have been blessed to call our own is everything.

Everything right in the world. Joy and happiness wrapped in her stunning features. The light that stretches across her entire face, causing her eyes to twinkle and her infectious smile, that always makes me laugh.

I hope someday you see her as I do. Not her faults and shortcomings, but the grace and perfection of a child coming into her own. Finding her place in this crazy world and thriving in everything she does.

I hope someday you ask her about things she loves, instead of doubting her passions and questioning what makes her happy.

For now, I’ll love her enough for both of us. Proving to her that no words can hurt her, no lack of involvement and support can break her. Because just like the day she came into the world early—letting the world know she was ready to be a part of it—that strength continues on.

Someday I hope she finds someone who loves her and sees her as I do—not settling and searching for all you never gave her. For she is worthy of much more than you ever have given, and continue to give, her.

She’s perfect as she is, and I hope she never changes to please anyone. So, open your eyes before it’s too late and see that the little girl once placed into your arms is now a woman—realizing her worth and leaving behind things and those who don’t value who she is, because I fear you’ll also be left behind and never see her for who she is.

She is everything. She is our daughter.

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BY TRIAD MOMS ON MAIN BLOGGER ASHLEY QUINN KIBBY

Parenting is transformational on every level. Overnight, my husband and I multiplied from two to four. We became oxytocin bodies, with increased feedback loops for social experience and bonding. We interrupted our daily wakefulness, work, play, and sleep regimen to adopt new routines that revolved around feeding two babies every three hours. We were an inverted triangle of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. We could no longer prioritize our relationships or our creative potential. We were devoted to meeting the family’s most basic needs for food, rest, and safety. First for our babies, then for us.

Perhaps this was where I went wrong as a parent during the early days. When the flight attendants instructed me to place my oxygen mask on myself before helping others, I didn’t appreciate the far-reaching width of their wisdom. But how easy is it really, to follow instructions when your plane is crashing? Or your infants are screaming? And I say screaming, because crying would be a misnomer. Our babies shrieked like small, wounded dinosaurs. Shrill and high-pitched, just wavelengths below a dog whistle.

As a new mother, I had adopted the priority of always stopping the screaming as quickly as possible. Part of this was driven by rational thought. The baby is in distress. She needs something. I will figure out what she needs. I will put an end to this madness. But most of it was driven by anxiety. The sound of the baby crying was like a fire alarm blasting through my ears. My heart rate escalated, and my nerves grew agitated.

If I could stop their crying, I could stop my panic, serving us all simultaneously.

In many ways, I felt blessed to be the ever-faithful antidote to my infants’ distress. The moment I picked them up, all was right in their worlds. The whimpers left their bodies as their faces relaxed and I instantly transformed the turbulent waters of their stormy seas into glassy still lakes on windless mornings. I was the boat that carried them to the shores of safety, gently rocking them to sleep and shushing them to stillness. We three were a web of trust, love, and calming chemicals. The makings of both a beautiful bond—and a heavy responsibility.

Since I held the key to the door of tranquility, what was the point of having others fumble around with the doorknob? This was the rub, the other side of my magical coin. While I imagine my husband had more involvement than many, when it came to soothe them— especially at 12 am., 3 am., and 6 am.—we both grew frustrated that Mike didn’t share my special powers.

“This is what I do,” I’d say as I shifted my weight from foot to foot. “Try it like this,” I suggested, carefully demonstrating the subtleties of my personal sway.

“I’m doing that!” he’d respond in frustration. “It doesn’t matter what I do,” he lamented. And so, I took over. I told myself it was easier that way. Better. Less crying. More efficiency.

It went on like this for months, with me managing the brunt of the twins’ caregiving, running our household, and working in between. I was Supermom. And then, I was everything that Supermom is not. Exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, angry, and easily thrown off course. There are many names for what I experienced.

Mental fatigue. Overwhelmed. Mommy burnout. My favorite is this: Supermom Syndrome. The delusional belief held by a mother that she is capable of doing all the things for all the people.

It took ten months and a mental health crisis for me to admit three things: 1) I can’t do it all, 2) I can’t expect others to do things just like me, and 3) My worth as a mother is not measured in productivity or in keeping my children perfectly content at every moment. To this last point, I also realized that my contentment was equally, if not more, important as my children’s. When I made the time to fill up my cup, not only with sleep and nutrition but also with creativity, community and spirituality, I felt whole. I felt happy. But before I could reclaim the balance a healthy life requires, I had to ask for, allow, and accept, help.

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country has gone through a horrible pandemic that has changed our lives in numerous ways for the last two years. We have stayed away from family and friends, as well as seen our schools, churches, and businesses closed, bringing hardships on everyone. Along with shutdowns, there has also been a sense of dread and fear. Our friends and family feel it, our children and grandchildren feel it, and we feel it. As tensions build, wondering if we will ever return to our perception of normalcy, there are noticeable instances of rude and unkind behaviors. Unlike the coming together after 9/11, a sense of me-first is rearing its ugly head.

If we are aware of this type of behavior, certainly our grandchildren also pick up on it. When we are with them and experience unkindness or rudeness, we need to talk with them about what we heard or viewed. We cannot let them think that is an acceptable way to speak or act.

Recently, I read an article written by a mother about her severely handicapped son. He is wheelchair bound and has very limited means of communicating. However, it was obvious by her writing that she wanted him to be around other children and socialize as much as possible as long as he is able.

On this occasion, he expressed the desire to attend a cotillion function. His mother wheeled him into the large ballroom where the event was to take place. The girls lined up on one side, and the boys on the other. They would be seated with the one they were paired with. The mother watched as her son got closer to the front of the line and noticed girls moving back so as to not be paired with him.

She hoped her son would not be aware of this happening.

Fortunately, one sweet girl stepped up, smiled, and happily walked alongside his wheelchair to their table.

This story melted my heart. Her kindness meant the world to his mother. I wonder if her parents were surprised, but I expect they would have been more surprised if she hadn’t been the one to step up. I would hope that the girls

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who moved away didn’t do it for any reason other than a lack of maturity. Unfortunately, I don’t think parents were in attendance as it would have been a good teaching moment. If they read the posted article which was written to thank the young girl for her actions, it would be the perfect opening for a conversation, even if their children were not involved.

Do we as adults miss opportunities to set good examples for our grandchildren – or even other adults? A simple kind word or deed can make someone’s day without us even knowing it. Think about how you feel when you’re paid a compliment by a stranger. How nice it feels to help a person in need without being asked just because you can.

Even the simplest thing can make a bad day good and a good day better.

My grandmother, whenever she caught my sister and me or our cousins displaying what she considered inappropriate behavior towards each other, we’d hear her voice, calm but clear, saying “Be ye kind, one to another.”

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St. Patrick’s Day Treats

BY KRISTI JOHNSON MARION & EMILY DODSON

Our Daily Bread There’s hardly a more essential food item in our lives than bread of all shapes and sizes, hence the expression, “our daily bread.” Bread is the base for our butter, jams, and pizzas. It holds our favorite sandwiches and burgers together; there are varieties great for breakfast, a sweet dessert, and a favorite fluffy side item. Kneading is especially fun for the kids! While the bread is baking, to make the baking even more enriching, we encourage you play “Patty Cake” with your toddlers and to read with your children the classic The Little Red Hen by Jerry Pinkney, Everybody Bakes Bread by Nora Dooley, and Loaves of Fun: A History of Bread with Activities and Recipes from Around the World by Elizabeth Harbison.

EASY BREAD IN A BAG (makes 4 servings) INGREDIENTS: 1 gallon-size resealable plastic bag 3 cups Flour ¼ cup Sugar 1 packet Yeast (rapid rise or regular) 1 cup Water, warm ¼ cup Butter, melted 1 tsp. Salt DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 375° and grease a loaf pan.

2. In a small bowl, stir the sugar, yeast, and 1 cup of the flour. Pour into the resealable bag and add the warm water. Seal the bag, pressing out the air.

3. Begin shaking and mixing the bag by hand (a great way to get the kids involved!). Let the bag rest for 10 minutes.

4. In the same small bowl used earlier, combine 1 cup of flour with the salt and pour into the bag, along with the melted butter.

Seal the bag again, pressing out the air. Shake and mix again.

5. Open bag and add in the final cup of flour. Seal the bag, pressing out the air. Shake and mix for the final time.

6. Open the bag and remove the dough. Place it on a floured surface. With floured hands, knead the dough for 5-10 minutes.

7. I nsert the dough into the loaf pan and place in a warm spot to rise for 30-45 minutes.

8. Bake for 25 minutes.

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BISCUIT DOUGH GARLIC KNOTS (makes 16 knots) INGREDIENTS: 1 (16-oz.) tube Buttermilk biscuit dough ¼ cup Butter, unsalted 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese, finely grated ¾ tsp. Garlic powder ½ tsp. Oregano, dried ½ tsp. Parsley, dried ¼ tsp. Salt DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with non-stick spray.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, parsley, salt, and melted butter and set aside.

3. Separate the biscuit dough and cut each biscuit round in half. Roll each slice into a 5-inch rope, about ½-inch thick. Tie the rope into a knot, tucking the ends under.

4. Place the knots on prepared baking sheet and brush each knot with the seasoned butter mixture, using half of the mixture. Bake until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.

5. Brush with remaining butter mixture and serve immediately.

NO YEAST PIZZA DOUGH (Makes 1 family-size pizza round or 6 mini-pizza rounds) INGREDIENTS: 1½ cups Flour 1 Tbsp. Baking powder 1 tsp. Salt 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1 cup Water DIRECTIONS: 1. P reheat oven to 450°F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

2. S tir the olive oil and water together and pour over the flour mixture. Stir until a ball forms.

3. Turn onto a floured surface and knead 2-3 minutes. If too sticky, sprinkle with more flour.

4. U sing a rolling pin, roll the dough into one large crust or divide into 6 equal portions and roll out 6 mini-crusts.

5. P lace on a baking sheet and top with your favorite pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, and toppings.

6. F or a large pizza, bake for 15-20 minutes. For mini- pizzas, bake for 10-15 minutes.

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The View from My Section – A Father’s Perspective

Is It You, or Simply Just Science?

BY A. KEITH TILLEY

Has

the “pandemic era” and its corresponding negative impact on some marital relationships loudly echoed Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs at the personal level?

It’s possible (and likely) that what many are experiencing in the new world of Covid is their basic human needs not being met in the manner they require.

Psychologist Abraham Maslow proposed in 1943 his famous “hierarchy of needs” that became a cornerstone in the study of human behavior. In the simplest form, he defined basic human needs as a pyramid in which at the very foundation was the need for physiological well-being, satisfying our necessity for food, water, and shelter. If we use this pyramid approach to the events that have taken place since the start of the pandemic, many families’ main concern began at that basic foundation level— determining where their next meal will come from after losing their jobs as a result of the shutdowns, layoffs, and business closings.

The next level on Maslow’s pyramid above well-being is safety. During the last two-plus years the obvious fear on the part of the world’s citizens was that they or their loved ones would contract the virus and get sick, possibly losing their life in the process. The need to isolate from family, friends, and the activities they’re used to, provided a constant reminder of this threat. As were the necessary mask and social distancing requirements, the closing of different venues, and the genuine overnight change to their social norms. This threat to the safety of their health created another level of despair that negatively impacted daily family life.

Sitting above the safety level of the pyramid is the need for belonging and love. Both the intimate and social structures of peoples’ lives during this pandemic have been turned upside-down. From the intimate perspective, the constant 24/7 presence and interaction with their partners is like sailing into unknown waters. Some are able to handle the inevitable rough terrain and together they sail right through it, while others fight frantically just to keep the boat steady, uncertain if they can hang on until the high seas subside. Socially, interactions came to an abrupt halt. Special friendships and connections were severed unintentionally as a result of the extended gap in time between communications. A sense of deprivation in their closest relationships combined with the loss, or excessive reduction of the interactions with their social network (including extended family, friends, and more) have led to further discouragement for the individual and the couple.

Maslow’s defined level just below the top of the pyramid represents self-esteem. Certainly, for anyone that has lost a job, career, business, or other income as a result of the pandemic, his or her sense of self-worth has been reduced through no fault of their own. This uncontrollable change to their very sense of identity has created further mental health concerns that can either bring on PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) or catapult them into taking on new risks and a new direction in their lives. For those in the former category, the pressure on the relationship only gets more intense.

The pinnacle of Maslow’s pyramid is self-actualization. This is only reached if all the other levels are satisfied. It’s considered the highest form of living from a holistic perspective.

For those couples that are not faring well during this historic time, this level is not within their grasp unless they can find a way to navigate through the lower levels successfully.

Those that have, whether by their own means, or simply by being fortunate to have what they needed during this time and being unaffected in the same way, may potentially reach this level and thrive.

I always find it interesting when we as individuals think we’re experiencing something unique, only to find out later that it is a social phenomenon that is merely a result of natural human behavior reacting to external conditions beyond our control.

This has happened throughout history. When it occurs, the individuals feel alone in their feelings of stress, hopelessness, and despair, despite potential signs to the contrary on display all around them. This feeling they’re alone “on an island” can cause them to take actions that are not in their overall best interest.

That’s where awareness comes in. For instance, knowing that Maslow’s principles have displayed how human behavior works under certain conditions, those “unfortunate couples” can be confident they are NOT alone in their feelings and thoughts. This sense of “not being on an island” can help individuals and couples realize there is indeed a lighthouse directing them towards a new shoreline. So long as they don’t get lost in their emotions, they can make valuable adjustments and adapt to a way of life that may lead them out of the storm. Working together is the solution, and the destination is certainly worth the effort.

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It adds to the charm of supporting local. The Chung family oversees all the operations from the front of the restaurant to the back, with decades of combined experience and talent in the kitchen. “ This place is a hidden gem! Incredible Asian dishes and sushi! I had an appetizer, a lunch special (enough for two people to split!) with soup and a spring roll with a mimosa, and it was only $25. Highly recommend this place!” ~ Candace K. Outstanding food is guaranteed and based on the worldwide travels of Chef Jonathan Chung. Not only does the restaurant stay up to date on the latest trends in Asian dining, but diners are promised creative dishes from China, Japan, India, Thailand, Vietnam and Korea as well!

“ Delicious food with a variety of options! Portions are very large and well worth the price. The sushi was high quality, and our server was fantastic; she made great recommendations. Very likely to return here in the future!” ~ Chloe W. HakkaChow’s standards for quality are exceptionally high, and while that’s important in all parts of a restaurant, it’s especially important when you’re serving the freshest sushi in town!

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Well-known plant ecologist Lisa Lofland Gould will highlight the life cycle and natural history of ferns, explain how to differentiate species and share a few ferns that thrive in the local landscape. Advance registration is required. View all spring talks at reynolda.org/tuesdaytalks. Cost: $5 person.

MARCH 5

AN ARTIST’S VIEW: EXPERIMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH KIMBERLY VARNADOE 11-11:45am, Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road in W-S. Photographer and printmaker Kimberly Varnadoe will lead a guided conversation through Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite with a focus on experimental photography. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance and visit the exhibition before the talk. Cost: $8/person (includes museum admission). https://reynolda.org/visit/calendar/ an-artists-view-experimentalphotography-with-kimberlyvarnadoe/

FLORAL CAKE DESIGN WORKSHOP WITH CREAMED THE CONFECTIONARY 11am, Anna Howe Design, 108 North State Street in Yadkinville. Join us to create your very own custom floral cake design with Sabrina from Creamed, The Confectionary! At this intimate workshop, she’ll walk you through the step by step instruction of making the smoothest and paintable buttercream, how to achieve your desired colors and how to paint and design a floral design on your very own vanilla cake! Tickets include everything you need for designing your cake during the workshop including a three-layer vanilla cake, piping bags, cake smoothing tools, palette knifes, a turntable, coloring, sprinkles and decor! Cost: $95/ person. annahowedesign.com/ workshops

MARCH 3-24 (THURSDAYS)

MARCH 6

INTRO TO YOGA 6-7pm, Sunrise Yoga Studio, 6311-A Stadium Drive in Clemmons. In-Studio and virtual.

Includes full access to the video on demand library. Weekly emails sent with sequences and tips. Class size is limited, so each student gets adequate attention. Provides the opportunity to explore the basics in a safe, friendly and non-competitive environment with other students who are new to yoga. Learn a variety of basic yoga postures and how to do them safely and effectively.

Register online.

FAMILY FIRST: PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY 101 WORKSHOP 2-4pm, Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road in W-S. Family groups or adultchild pairs will learn some basics of portrait photography with a local photographer and then take portraits of one another. Time with a digital camera and individual instruction will be provided, but families are also encouraged to bring a phone or camera to use during other parts of the workshop. Families will receive all digital photos taken during their session and a printed photograph for each participant. Advance registration

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is required. View all upcoming family programs at reynolda.org/familyevents. Cost: $35/person.

MARCH 7 KIDS’ MORNING OUT 10-11:30am, Salem Gymnastics & Swim, 4870 Country Club Road in W-S. Come see all that Salem Gymnastics & Swim has to offer with a variety of individual activity stations and two warm water pools with amazing instructors! If you’d like to give the pool a try, don’t forget your bathing suit and towel. Children under 3 must be accompanied with a parent in the pool. And as always, each adult also receives four tickets for the fabulous prize board drawings.

MARCH 8 TUESDAY GARDENING SERIES: GROW YOUR OWN SPICES 12:301:30pm, Reynolda Gardens & Online, 100 Reynolda Village in W-S. Author and spice-growing gardener Tasha Greer will share expert advice on how to harvest a bounty of culinary flavors like cardamom and cloves. Get practical tips and in-depth advice on how to grow an assortment of spices at home and enjoy dishes that burst with flavor! Advance registration is required. Cost: $5/person. View all spring talks at reynolda.org

MARCH 11 OUR SEARCH FOR “BEAUTIFUL” 6:30-9pm, Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road in W-S. Women of color who are leaders in our local community share their personal experiences of changing beauty standards as another thoughtful layer to Black Is Beautiful. They will discuss instances of colorism, representation in art and popular media, generational differences and more. Reception at 6:30pm followed by presentation at 7pm. Advance registration is required. Reynolda.org

MARCH 12 GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION Achieving Your Wellness Nutrition & Fitness, 4015 Brownsboro Road in Kernersville. Come out and join us for the Grand Opening Celebration of Achieving Your Wellness Nutrition & Fitness. There will giveaways,

LITERACY FAIR 11 am-3 pm; Kaleideum North, in partnership with A Bed and A Book and a host of community partners, is hosting a Literacy Fair. This one-day event will provide literacy enrichment through educational activities that encourage early and middle grade learning, resources to support literacy skills, and presentations that demonstrate the interaction between the arts and literacy. Come and enjoy a day full of activities, crafts, and free BOOKS (while supplies last)! The Literacy Fair is sponsored by Triad Kids Dental and is a collaborative effort by Kaleideum and community partners to promote access to literacy equity through the encouragement of reading while nurturing the learning environment through traditional and creative platforms. Admission to the museum during the Literacy Fair is free.

LITTLE INNOVATORS PRE-K PROGRAM 11:30 am-12:30 pm; @ Kaleideum North. Little learners get a head full of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) with interdisciplinary and hands-on learning. Designed for curious preschoolers, these playful activities focus on themed materials and then expand outward with storytelling, project-based learning, science, discovery, artifact viewing and classroom exploration. $5 per member; $8 per non-member.

(Ticket includes one Adult with one Pre-K Innovator; Adult must attend with child) Museum admission is not included

MARCH 13 SUNRISE DISC GOLF OPEN KIDS & YOUTH TOURNAMENT (see ad pg 51) 1:30PM-until – Ages 1-18

MARCH 17 FREE VEIN CONSULTATION (see ad pg53) RSVP required to 336-776-3160 or SalemVeins.com to register.

MARCH 17-18 ROSE PRUNING CLINIC 10am12pm, Reynolda Gardens, 100 Reynolda Village in W-S. Experience hands-on learning with members

of the Winston-Salem Rose Society.

Participants are asked to bring pruners and heavy gloves. These clinics are offered as part of Rose Care Week and co-sponsored by the Winston-Salem Rose Society. No registration required. Reynolda.org

MARCH 18 REYNOLDA READ-ALOUD 1010:30am, Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road in W-S. For pre-readers (ages 2-5) accompanied by an adult, this themed storytime series includes stories, songs or fingerplay, and suggested activities to do at home.

Younger siblings are welcome!

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MARCH 19 THE KEEPER OF THE IMAGES: KWAME BRATHWAITE’S HARLEM 4-6pm, Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road in W-S. Kwame S. Brathwaite, son of the “keeper of the images” and Black Is Beautiful photographer Kwame Brathwaite, will join Corey D.B. Walker, Wake Forest University professor of the humanities, for an interdisciplinary exploration of PanAfricanism. Advance registration is required. Reynolda.org

MARCH 19-APRIL 3 PRETTY IN PINK FOUNDATION’S 2ND ANNUAL WALK FOR A CHAMPION Virtual Walkathon. This virtual walkathon was such a huge success last year that we’ve made this an annual event! Join us in walking (or running) 15 miles over 15 days.

In addition to getting those steps in, you can also raise money for Pretty In Pink Foundation. All proceeds from this event will support our mission of providing uninsured and under-insured breast cancer patients in North Carolina with financial assistance for quality, life-saving medical treatment. Cost: $15/person. https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/ PrettyInPink/WalkforaChampion

MARCH 22 HOMESCHOOL DAY 10am3pm, Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road in W-S. Our home is your homeschool, too! Homeschool students and

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teachers are invited to visit Reynolda House and grounds for art and history-based learning. Self-tour the museum while learning about the place, having conversations about the art and engaging with art guides in front of works; then make your own art creation. Download our free app, Reynolda Revealed, for more Reynolda stories before, during and after your visit! Advance registration is encouraged. Cost: $5/person.

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MARCH 26

OUTDOOR DISCOVERY LESSON 10-11:30am, Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road in W-S. To promote reading readiness and visual literacy, preschoolers (ages 3-5) and their caregivers will explore the 1917 estate through activities that encourage dramatic play, music, movement and art-making, taking a work of art or item from Reynolda’s collection as a starting point. Advance registration is required. Cost: $20/ person. Reynolda.org

MARCH 29

TUESDAY GARDENING SERIES: THE JOYS OF BEEKEEPING 12:301:30pm, Reynolda Gardens & Online, 100 Reynolda Village in W-S. David Link, one of Reynolda’s resident beekeepers, will share just how sweet working with bees can be. Link will cover the best species for various needs and management styles. Plus, view honey, nectar and beeswax samples – all harvested from the hive – and learn how they are used.

Advance registration is required.

Cost: $5/person. Reynolda.org

APRIL 27 EMPTY BOWLS – DRIVE THRU (see ad pg99) 11am-6pm; Delicious soup to go by Providence along with handmade bowls.

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ACTIVITIES

Kaleideum....................................................................... 41 Salem Gymnastics & Swim.............................................. 39 YMCA............................................................................... 35

BAKERY/CONFECTIONS

Anna Bakes Cookies........................................................ 95 Baked Just So.................................................................. 95 Be Kind Coffee................................................................. 95

BEAUTY / STYLING

Lewisville Laser................................................................ 83 Lyndhurst Medical Spa.................................................... 59 Paparazzi Hair Salon........................................................ 19

CHILDCARE

PROM

Fratellis Italian Steakhouse.............................................. 17 Hip Chics Formal Wear & Village Tuxedo......................... 15 Jeffrey Adams.................................................................. 17 Paparazzi Hair Salon........................................................ 19

RADIO STATIONS

WBFJ................................................................................ 77 Mix 99.5.......................................................................... 71 Q104.1............................................................................ 91

REAL ESTATE & HOUSING

New Day Community Church.......................................... 75

DENTISTS / ORTHODONTISTS

RESTAURANTS

CHURCHES

Kingery & Associates DDS................................................ 13 Salem Smiles................................................................... 43 Vivid Dental........................................................................7

EDUCATION

Calvary Day School.......................................................... 25 Forsyth Country Day Schoo.............................................. 49 Forsyth Tech Community College.................................... 27 Venture Club.................................................................... 31 YMCA............................................................................... 35

FINANCIAL

Cannon Wealth Management......................................... 29 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp............................. 55 Marzano Capital Group.................................................... 11 Piedmont Advantage Credit Union.................................. 21 Truliant Federal Credit Union............................. Back Cover Woodard & Company Asset Management Group............ 43

HEALTH & FITNESS

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

HOME

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JEJ Photos....................................................................... 87

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp............................. 55 Head Realty Group.............................................................5 Piedmont Advantage Credit Union.................................. 21 Susan Maier-Colon - Berkshire Hathaway....................... 85 Truliant Federal Credit Union............................. Back Cover

Imprints Cares................................................................. 39 YMCA............................................................................... 35

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.

PHOTOGRAPHY

American Moving and Hauling....................................... 65 Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp............................. 55 Head Realty Group.............................................................5 Kitchen Tune-Up.............................................................. 27 NC Farm Bureau – Tim Moore.......................................... 95 Piedmont Sheet Metal..................................................... 57 S & K Cleaning................................................................. 69 State Farm – Will Wilkins................................................. 69 Stitches............................................................................ 85 Susan Maier-Colon, Broker.............................................. 85 Weedman........................................................................ 67 Weeks Hardwood Flooring.................................................9 Zirrus..................................................................................3

MEDICAL

At rium Health Wake Forest Baptist – Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.....................................2 Hillcrest Vision................................................................. 67 Lewisville Laser................................................................ 83 Lyndhurst......................................................................... 59 No vant Health – Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute.................... 23 Novant Health Vein Specialists........................................ 53 Penta............................................................................... 49 WomanCare..................................................................... 25

Baked Just So.................................................................. 95 Be Kind Coffee................................................................. 95 Black Mountain Chocolate Bar........................................ 95 Fratellis Italian Steakhouse.............................................. 17 Hakkachow Asian Eats..................................................... 95 Jeffrey Adams.................................................................. 17 Little Richard’s Smokehouse BBQ.............................. 53, 95 Mossy’s............................................................................ 95 Nothing Bundt Cakes...................................................... 95

RETAIL

Clemmons Bicycle........................................................... 85 Hip Chics Formal Wear & Village Tuxedo......................... 15

SERVICE

City Lights Ministry.......................................................... 40 Crossnore Communities for Children.............................. 59 Hayworth-Miller Funeral Homes & Crematory................ 55 Nu.................................................................................... 83 S&K Cleaning................................................................... 69 Second Harvest Food Bank.............................................. 99 The Resume Nerd............................................................ 67 Zirrus..................................................................................3

SUMMER CAMP

Ace Academy................................................................... 37 Camp Dickenson.............................................................. 37 Camp Hanes.................................................................... 37 Camp Kaleideum............................................................. 41 FCDS Summer Enrichment.............................................. 33 Imprints Cares................................................................. 39 Merriwood Christian Camp............................................. 41 Mission 2:10 – City Lights Summer Camp...................... 40 North Carolina Zoo.......................................................... 35 Salem Gymnastics & Swim.............................................. 39 Summer Arts Day Camps at UNCSA................................. 39 Summer Exploration Academy – The YMCA..................... 35 Triple Threat Dancenter.................................................... 41 Venture Club.................................................................... 31

UPCOMING EVENTS

Call to Duty Mens’ Conference........................................ 79 Earth Day Fair................................................................... 63 Empty Bowls - Second Harvest........................................ 99 Forsyth Family Kids’ Morning Out................................... 93 Golf Tournament benefitting Pregnancy Network........... 61 Sunrise Disc Golf Open Kids and Youth Tournament....... 51

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