Forsyth Woman - September 2016

September 2016 Dear June | Keeping It Real | Recipes | ReDesigns by Ava | Rosey’s Review | To Your Health

Family Services

Windsor Jewelers

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Wealth Management | Retirement Planning | Insurance Planning | Executive/Employee Benefits

Marzano Asset Management

Marzano Capital Group proudly welcomes Michael McGilvary as its newest Financial Advisor. Michael brings a wealth of experience in personal financial planning to our clients. To schedule a consultation or portfolio review, please call 336.766.0464

336.766.0464 | www.marzanocapitalgroup.com Securities offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Independent Advisor Alliance, a registered investment advisor. Independent Advisor Alliance and Marzano Capital Group are separate entities from LPL Financial.

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Carolina Vein

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Horizon Financial

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OPEN HOUSE Friday, September 16th : 3pm-6pm Saturday, September 17th : 10am-2pm

Bring your own material or purchase from Boone Decorative Fabrics

Carolina Custom Upholstery & Fabrics

Carolina Custom & Boone Fabrics

2668 Lewisville-Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC 27012 336.464.6269 To make it easier for customers, we are placing fabric samples from Boone Decorative Fabrics at Carolina Custom Upholstery in Clemmons.

This will allow customers to select fabrics and arrange for re-upholstery of their furniture in a single location closer to home.

Boone Decorative Fabrics 8905 W Market St, Colfax, NC 27235 336.668.0854 10am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday & 10am to 5pm, Saturday We offer the area's best selection of first quality home decorative fabrics suitable for re-upholstering furniture, window treatments, bedding and pillows. We are capable of producing custom products for homes and offer in-home consultation services.

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COVER STORY Goldman Center for Facial Plastic Surgery Precision Decorating’s 5 Most FrequentlyAsked Questions Mainstream Boutique: Fall Trends for 2016 + a Special Anniversary Celebration!

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Making Time for Yourself

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When Your BFF is a Perpetual Victim

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100 Be Gracious, Even if it Kills You 104 Lessons from My Furry Friend 70

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Massage Envy

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Terri Bias

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Goldman Center

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Lewisville Laser

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Keeping it Real: Come Out of Hiding Dear June …

Bedding with a Hint of Elegance NEW! Crazy Perfect Life: Finding Meaning Each Day To Your Health! Our Feet: Small by Nature, Large in Pain Nu expression: 7 Reasons You Should Hire an Intern Things That Make You Blush: Transfusing an Anemic Relationship

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Why It’s GREAT Not to be in Your 20s

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120 Budget Bzzz…

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126 Women on the Move 138 The Man Page: Your Fantasy

Football Team is Made Before September

144 NEW! For(syth) Teens By Teens: Pokemon Go 148 Boomer Humor: It’s All in the Family 150 B.E. Healthy: Love How You Move

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Last night, I participated in the Bright Beginnings program at Jerry Long Family YMCA, and it was such a fun night! We were given an opportunity to meet our assigned kids, have dinner with them, get to know them, and help them shop for their outfit for the first day of school. This program is so great for the community, and we hope you will read the article found on page 118 to learn more about it.

OTHER TEAM MEMBERS

SEPTEMBER 2016

My son Tanner has gone back to Wilmington for his senior year. It has really hit me hard that this may be his last summer living at home, and I miss him already.

But I’m so excited about the opportunities that lay ahead for him. Tanner had a great experience interning this summer at Inmar, and I know that this summer’s professional experience will lead to great things as he prepares for a career at the end of college.

As I type this, it’s almost mid-August, and as I look at what remains of 2016, I can’t help but be amazed at all that’s transpired this year. I’m sure our readers are tired of me talking about it, but honestly – it’s been the wildest year our team has ever had! Moves! A wedding! A new office! New team members!

And we have so much coming up on the horizon… In September, we’re going to host several focus groups in our office, and based on that feedback, we’ll conduct our annual readers’ survey. This information is so important to us because it will help guide our direction for 2017. Stay tuned for more details on that because this is a critical part of our ongoing business plan!

After 11 years in business, we’re finally getting ready for our ribbon cutting in October. We’ve spent months decorating our office space, and it looks amazing.

We can’t wait to share this exciting moment with our readers, advertisers, family, and friends. Please watch our Facebook page for details about that event!

And of course, we also have Tour de Boutique on the horizon. Scheduled for November 5th, registration is under way at TinyUrl.com/2016TourDeBoutique.

This annual trip is super important because we know our shoppers are starting to think about holiday shopping. We are so happy that we help them get started by shopping LOCAL with our advertising partners.

We can’t do ANY of this without them. Be sure to let them know you saw them in Forsyth Woman or Forsyth Family!

And don’t forget our seasonal magazines, too! Forsyth Woman Engaged! comes out in November and Forsyth Community comes out in December. If your business is interested in advertising in either of these specialty magazines, please email Advertising@ForsythMags.com.

Thank you for reading!

We appreciate each and every one of you!

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Kim Beane, Content Editor Carolyn Peterson, Senior Staff Writer Meghan Corbett, Senior Staff Writer & Community Outreach Coordinator

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Budget Blinds

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Delivering Care for Generations…

Introducing our New Home Novant Employees: We are in the Novant Network!

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Ladies Night Out JUNE 9–18

FL ER E E AT H E R

Thursday, September 15 • 5:00 - 8:00pm door prizes, refreshments & specials

20% of all proceeds from the evening will go to

the No to O Ovarian Cancer organization

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*Free leather bracelet (up to a $55 USD retail value). While supplies last at participating retailers. No substitutions. Bracelet selection may vary by store. Excludes gift card purchases.

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Summer Family Care

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Diabetes? arthritis? acid reflux? gout? high blood pressure? cancer? eczema? psoriasis? acne? low energy? headaches?

You’re Not Sick

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Try Kangen Water Free For 14 Days Call Today!

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Southern Ties Boutique

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Vic Khemsara, MD

Cataract Surgery • Glaucoma Treatment Diabetic Treatment • Multifocal Lens Implants General Eye Exams • Cosmetic Services: Botox & Juvederm

Summit Eye Care

Putting off that eye exam?

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THOSE DARN FLOATING SPOTS!

BY DR VIC KHEMSARA

What are those irritating spots in my eyes and will they ever go away? Sound familiar?

Floaters are a common nuisance for most adults and are due to our aging process. At a young age, the vitreous (the gel-like substance in the eye) is transparent, but as one ages, imperfections gradually develop. The common type of floater, which is present in most people’s eyes, is due to degenerative changes of the vitreous humo.

Most often it is due to the separation of the vitreous gel from the back of the eye (the retina). Floaters are visible because of the shadows they cast on the retina or refraction of the light that passes through them and can appear as just one spot or together with several others that will cover more space. They may appear as spots, threads or fragments of cobwebs which float slowly before the eyes.

As these objects exist within the eye itself, they are not optical illusions but are entoptic phenomena.

Although floaters may be annoying, they usually do not interfere with your vision so much that you can’t perform daily tasks.

Normally, your brain learns to ignore floaters, and you function well. Should you ever be concerned about floaters? The answer is most definitely yes! Although most eye floaters can be chalked up to a normal part of the aging process, some cases require medical attention -- sometimes urgently.

As stated, most commonly floaters are due to the aging process which consists of the separation of the vitreous gel from the back of the eye (the retina). Occasionally, this can lead to a retinal tear and/or detachment, and so an examination from an ophthalmologist is very important if you have new floaters. It can also be due to bleeding in the eye. This can be from diabetes, high blood pressure, trauma to the eye or even sneezing very hard. The first thing you need to make sure is that the floaters didn’t occur as part of a retinal tear, as that can lead to a retinal detachment and blindness if not repaired.

1. If you develop floaters, it would be a good idea to be seen by your eyecare provider to make sure there is no underlying medical concern. Most patients are checked for peace of mind.

2. Floaters that appear suddenly and are numerous (can be accompanied by flashes of light), it is important to consult an eye care provider immediately as this could be an indication of a retinal problem such as a tear or detachment or bleeding.

Summit Eye Care’s new location is 3073 Trenwest Drive, Winston-Salem, NC. For more information, call 336-765-0906 or visit summiteyecare.net.

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Accent Prone:

A Charmed Way of Life!

BY MARTIE EMORY

Affectionately labeled a “lifestyle” boutique, you won’t be able to resist the welcoming interior of Accent Prone in Kernersville, NC, brimming with its very own unique style.

Owners Justin and Cheri Lingafelt love it that way.

The energetic pair opened the store four years ago in their hometown of Kernersville, and it’s always been their mission – more like their passion – to make it easy and affordable for customers to create their own inspired living spaces.

Very much a team, Justin and Cheri share a love of design and décor, and each brings a different background to their success story: Justin’s family has always been involved in the furniture industry, and he quickly followed suit, and Cheri is a connoisseur of both fashion and jewelry (from her father’s own background in jewelry), two areas that are growing with the Main Street store’s recent expansion.

While Cheri is more the guiding force of their fashion sense, and the two collectively designed and scaled the elements of the expansion, Justin added his touch to the spatial elements and construction of the new layout to showcase a decidedly broader fashion and jewelry selection, as well as unique gift ideas for every occasion.

So in addition to their well-known and always irresistible selections of furniture market samples from High Point, Atlanta, Vegas, and Dallas, and reclaimed wood treasures – now with selections from Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines – Accent Prone is also your most fun shopping spot for gifts for special friends and family, including an adorable corner of the cutest baby essentials. As Cheri and Justin travel to a variety of home and fashion markets across the country every few months (including New York, Las Vegas and Atlanta), they’re on a constant hunt to seek out new, unique offerings for the store.

We also highly recommend browsing their “Bracelet Bar” for something unique and adorable, as well as the impressive “Giving Back Zone” which showcases jewelry manufacturers who donate portions of their profit to well-deserving

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overall better flow for the store,” says Justin, noting that it’s nice to see customers shopping for furniture and home accessories, then winding around to the boutique area and treating themselves to a piece of jewelry to top things off! “The boutique area is the best part of our new expansion,” says Cheri. “It’s just easier to browse and enjoy the collections.”

Justin and Cheri have also opened a warehouse space at 324 West Mountain Street in Kernersville, filled with their carefully chosen market samples and open most Saturdays (call first) from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

With their own “family” expansion due to arrive in late December, Justin and Cheri couldn’t be more excited about continuing to blend home and family into their everyday mission of bringing their customers distinctive ways to style their own homes. One aspect they love is guiding newly engaged couples in setting up a new home and showing them how to merge two individual styles in perfect harmony – a strategy they know a little something about.

organizations, including Half United Jewelry, a Wilmington, NCbased business that offers assistance to hungry children right here in North Carolina.

With even more new offerings on the horizon, these two dedicated entrepreneurs are still focused on what makes their customers’ visits so enjoyable. “The expansion has created an

If you’ve ever been curious about the name of this immensely popular boutique, just imagine that while shopping here and finding yourself caught up in their enthusiasm for home and family you begin to feel a little “prone” to adding beauty to every element of your everyday life. For Justin and Cheri, style itself is a way of life, and a gift they love sharing with their loyal followers on a regular basis. The two are equally grateful for the other energetic pair in the store: Julie Short, an interior designer who can help you piece together your home with a unique flair, and Crystal Martin, their web design and graphics guru who is expanding Accent Prone’s online efforts with an e-commerce site that will be up and running soon!

Find them for yourself at 1030-F S. Main Street in Kernersville, NC, give them a call at 336-310-4753 and stay up-to-date with them online at Accentprone.com. Hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.

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Marzano Capital Group Adds Michael McGilvary

Marzano Capital Group, a leading financial services company in the Triad, is proud to announce that Michael McGilvary has joined its team as its newest Financial Advisor.

Marzano Capital Group offers comprehensive financial planning for individuals, business owners and institutions. Founded in 2005 by Jon Marzano and his father, 35-year industry veteran Arthur Marzano, the firm offers wealth management and retirement planning for mass affluent and high-networth clients. Based in Clemmons, N.C., the organization and its advisors are advocates for a transparent investment process that utilizes a limited number of investment products, augmented by carefully researched individual stock and bond selection. The firm serves the needs of both individuals and institutions, particularly nonprofits, including foundations and religious organizations, in a number of areas, including wealth management, retirement planning, tax management, estate investment planning, education funding, risk management, and executive and employee benefits.

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McGilvary joins Marzano Capital Group from Edward Jones & Co., where he served as a financial advisor for clients in the Charlotte area. There he was responsible for providing clients with a full range of wealth management, financial and retirement planning services. Before his position with Edward Jones, McGilvary served as a Financial Manager for United Support Services, Inc., where he was solely responsible for the company’s accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, as well as a host of other duties. A native of Clemmons, McGilvary is a graduate of East Carolina University with a B.S. in Business Administration and Finance. He was also a member of the University’s track and field team.

“We are very excited to add Michael to the Marzano Capital Group team,” said Jon Marzano, Marzano Capital Group’s managing principal. “Michael has shown a great aptitude for identifying new opportunities and attracting new clients, as well as addressing the needs of existing ones. We look forward to Michael’s contributions, both to our organization and to our clients’ wealth management needs.”

For more information, visit marzanocapitalgroup.com.

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

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Gastroenterology Associates of the Piedmont Introduces Orbera: A Non-Invasive Weight Loss Procedure

BY CAROLYN S. PETERSON Many people will struggle with weight at some point in their lives. For some, even regular diet and exercise don’t seem to help. There are countless weight loss options on the market, so how do you know what’s right for you? Maybe you want to improve your overall health, or maybe you have a condition such as high blood pressure or diabetes that you’re trying to better manage. Perhaps you have reached a plateau in your weight loss journey and need a boost to lose those last few pounds. While the physicians at Gastroenterology Associates of the Piedmont (GAP) have a long-standing history of helping patients improve their physical and digestive health, they realize that in the world today, sometimes diet and exercise adjustments just aren’t enough. For this reason, Dr. Robert Holmes and Dr. Randy Peters of GAP now specialize in Orbera, a medically supervised non-surgical weight loss procedure.

In the past, weight loss treatment has included only non-surgical or surgical options for patients. In 2015, the FDA approved an incision-less procedure involving the use of an intragastric balloon. While fairly new to the United States, the balloon has been placed worldwide more than 220,000 times!

When paired with the diet and exercise plan put in place by the program’s dieticians, patients lose an average of 3x the amount of weight they previously lost with diet and exercise alone. As a physician who sees patients every day facing complications from obesity, Dr.

Holmes relates, “It’s exciting to me that our practice can be part of such a new and innovative program; this may be what many people are looking for to bridge the gap between diet and surgery.”

The 20-minute outpatient procedure itself is a fairly simple process. While sedated, a deflated medical-grade silicone balloon is guided into the stomach with a tiny camera by way of the patient’s esophagus during an endoscopy procedure. The balloon is filled with saline and left in place. The volume of the balloon takes up enough space in the stomach to give the patient a feeling of fullness, which assists the body in adapting to healthier portion sizes and encourages smaller meals. It is during these first six months that patients usually see the most drastic results in their weight loss. During another endoscopy six months later, the balloon is deflated in the stomach and removed. Dr. Holmes and Dr. Peters have specialized in endoscopy more than two decades, so they were enthusiastic about the opportunity to expand on that skill.

The entire program takes 12 months to complete. Throughout this time, a support team of experts works closely with the patient to pair the effects of the balloon with adjusting to a customized healthier lifestyle. The patients touch base with their dietician daily regarding recent food choices and activity levels. At that time, the dietician offers feedback, sets goals and provides encouragement. This feeling of accountability helps motivate the patient to stay on track. Dr. Peters of

GAP stresses that, “It is very important to use this time to develop healthy habits that will continue for not only the 12-month program but for the rest of the patient’s life.” With studies showing that a routine becomes a habit after a period of only 21 days, the goal is for the patient to easily maintain or even continue his or her weight loss journey.

The Orbera program is a great option for those who either do not qualify for bariatric surgery or simply want a less expensive, non-surgical option. As a general rule, adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30-40 qualify for the procedure. To give an example of a person within this range, take the average height of women in the United States, which is 5’4”. At this height, a person between 175 and 235 pounds would qualify for the procedure. Because height and weight vary widely from person to person, GAP’s healthcare professionals can assist in determining if you are a candidate for the procedure. The Orbera weight loss program is not covered by insurance plans. However, GAP offers many financing options, including CareCredit.

The caring and knowledgeable staff at Gastroenterology Associates of the Piedmont are ready to help you in your weight loss journey with Orbera.

You can visit www.gapgi.com for more information, or call 336.448.2427 to schedule a consultation in Winston-Salem or Clemmons.

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Dr. Randy Peters (left) and Dr. Robert Holmes (right) have received special training in the Orbera weight loss program

Five locations in Winston-Salem and Clemmons to provide you with the latest in contemporary outpatient gastroenterology care

Contact us to see if you are a candidate: Call (336) 448 - 2427 or for more information, visit gapgi.com

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Precision Decorating’s

5 Most Frequently Asked Questions

BY DENISE HEIDEL, WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM LISA ALLEN, ELLEN DOMINIQUE, KELLY LAEL, AND ANNA SHEEK, THE INTERIOR DESIGN TEAM AT PRECISION DECORATING every detail that goes into the project… from the cost of grout, screws, lumber, all pieces and parts, plus quantity needed and the cost of labor. While a DIYer may save on the labor cost, if they miss some of the details that go into a proper installation, the DIY version could end up costing more than the professional quote.

For over 40 years, Precision Decorating has served the Triad with high-quality flooring and cabinets, and interior design has become their pièce de résistance. With the skills to handle projects of any size, these pros are in the know whether you’re looking for a small project to a full-scale remodeling job! The design team shared their most commonly asked questions, to help empower YOU, as you make your own decisions about upcoming home projects.

“We encourage our clients to weigh the costs of their wants to the cost of quality.

You can purchase top of the line materials, but if they aren’t installed properly, then it’s money wasted.”

1. HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

From the design perspective, professional interior designers are up to date on the latest trends, including how to identify trends that are likely to be short lived versus long-term design decisions that won’t be regretted in a few short months or years. Besides, anyone who has visited a paint aisle or fabric store knows that the endless combinations can be overwhelming. Having a designer help narrow the choices is almost always a blessing and a relief.

It’s common practice, when negotiating, to embrace our inner-poker-player and hold our cards to our chest. However, when it comes to some buying decisions, sharing your cards can help the process.

The Precision Decorating team shares, “Knowing a budget on the front end enables us to find products that fit the budget as well as creative, cost-effective solutions. It is also a time saver! If someone is in the market for a complete kitchen remodel and has limited funds to work with, we can discuss the possibility of a kitchen makeover versus a total remodel. The makeover may make her just as happy at a fraction of the cost!”

Moreover, the design team emphasizes the importance of designing to the style of the home. They make product recommendations that work within the scope of the home’s design, not necessarily the most expensive product lines.

At the end of the day, cost boils down to the size of the project, the products selected, and the additional details that are unique to each situation.

2. HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

The team unanimously agreed that this question is very difficult. It truly depends on the scope of the project, which can take from a few days up to a few weeks. For instance, the average bath remodel with a new shower can take 3 – 4 weeks, while a typical kitchen remodel can take 4 – 5 weeks.

While the design team couldn’t give a precise estimate on timing, since every project is different, they all reported that their clients consistently say they wish they’d started projects sooner, rather than later. “The results are always worth any temporary inconvenience.”

3. WHAT DOES THE PROCESS INVOLVE?

Almost all projects follow a basic process, which includes an initial consultation either at the Precision Decorating showroom, or the client’s home. A discussion will include wish lists, budgets, time frame, and expectations. A visit to the home is important because it enables the designers to take pictures and measurements, and get a sense of the client’s lifestyle.

Once the designer sees the space and knows what their client wants, the estimation process begins, including product recommendations. When the estimate is complete, the team presents the costs and explains the steps involved before finalizing the contract.

4. WHAT WILL REMODELING DO FOR MY HOME VALUE?

HGTV has spoiled most of us with grand reveals that include the estimated increase to a home’s value.

The great news? HGTV is right… home improvements do make an impact on resell value, with kitchen and bath remodels offering the best return on investment, usually 89% or more.

5. WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF HIRING PROFESSIONALS VERSUS A DIY? From the technical side, the designers act as the liaison between the homeowner, the construction team, and the manufacturers. When they provide an estimate, they have taken into account

Precision Decorating is a long-time, locally owned business who respects the value of quality-built products. For that reason, they work exclusively with Wellborn cabinetry and have a great selection of samples in their showroom. They also work with Mohawk and Armstrong, which are lasting and important names in floor covering. Luxury Vinyl Tiles has become a leader in flooring, noted for its durability and beauty. The interior designers, plus their licensed general contractors, at Precision Decorating can help match your needs to the product that will work best for your space and your lifestyle. Owners Jim and Bobbie Strader, along with interior designers, Anna, Ellen, Kelly, and Lisa, all love what they do. They are eager to welcome you to Precision Decorating, where they can learn about your dreams and help make them a reality!

Precision Decorating is a locally owned and located at 2701 Peters Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem. Call them at 336.785.3625 or visit them online at PrecisionDecorating. com. Be sure to follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

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PHOTO BY JAMIE FLAHERTY

Come Out of Hiding

BY DR. DEBBIE LANIER

That exposed little girl certainly discovered the danger lurking in a lie. So why does this seasoned soul still find herself hiding behind facades, afraid to be uncovered?

I remember like it was yesterday, that whopper of a lie that trapped me into honesty. The reminiscing takes me back to fourth grade. I recall so many peculiarities about that year, not the least of which was this quirky girl!

I sported my favorite shirt every day until joy-killers pestered me into expanding my wardrobe. (I’m strutting it in my school picture.

Check it out!)

I auditioned for chorus but didn’t make the cut. I supposedly sang too softly. (This mouth? Not buying it.)

That year, Alice Cooper’s “Only Women Bleed” topped the Billboard charts. For girls just discovering the ‘monthly female curse,’ this felt especially cruel. Oh yeah, the lie…

I remember that, too.

My good friend, Linda, entranced the class every Monday with her riveting adventures. They were a whole other kind of cool. She vacationed in her own backyard! My pal dipped daily in her very own chlorine paradise. My mama couldn’t even afford the city pool. Worse, I quickly discerned I was the only gal who couldn’t swim. Who wants to be exposed as that uncool chick? Not me!

Before I could fasten the filter, the irretrievable words dribbled right out of my mouth and created the . . . lie. (There! I said it!) But days lapsed without dire repercussions, so I dove headlong onto the slippery slope. By year’s end, I was practically Olympic-bound.

The embellishments (sounds nicer) served me well until . . .

Well, until Linda arranged a sleepover. Talk about irony! On the verge of this Eden I’d coveted, I pleaded for rain like a farmer facing drought.

Friday afternoon arrived. Honesty came a-calling. I scrambled to continue the charade. I tried “accidentally” forgetting my swimsuit. Of course, Miss “Pool Paradise” kindly shared from her abundance. No detours I erected got me out of my predicament.

Reality settled on my chest like a cinderblock in quicksand.

Standing at the water’s edge in absolute terror, I squeamishly confessed. Honesty sprung me out of the lie.

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Pain and fear have a way of keeping us from our truest selves, and keeping others at arm’s length. We buy this lie that if the truest self remains hidden, life remains in control, and we remain safe. Hear me: being safe and feeling safe are two different things.

What camouflages the Real You? A title? Connections? Bank accounts? Your Facebook friend count? Perhaps the Real You is concealed behind secrets, further barricaded by the wall you built to protect them.

What keeps you from the Real You? Honesty feels risky, even lethal, as long as we believe that God exposes us to hurt us. The Lover of our souls never seeks to expose our pain. He longs to uncover the façade so He can cover the wounds. He doesn’t woo us out of hiding to hurt us; He does it to heal us.

This I know in my knower: “God is a safe hiding place.” (Joel 3:15) The more intimacy I experience with Him, the more real God feels, and the more real I feel. Only there do I find my truest, best self.

Hear God whisper to your heart today, friend. “Come out of hiding. You’re safe here with Me. There’s no need to cover what I already see. You’ve got your reasons, but I hold your peace. You’ve been on lockdown, and I hold the key. I’ll be your lighthouse when you’re lost at sea, and I will illuminate everything. No need to be frightened by intimacy. Just throw off your fear and come running to Me.” (Check out the song, “Out of Hiding,” by Steffany Gretzinger. It will speak to the deep places, I promise.)

How desperate are you to find the best you? Come out of hiding. The One who adores you waits for you, with solutions you seek, love and acceptance you crave, and the “real” your heart hungers to know. You’re safe with Him. You are!

For comments or prayer, contact Dr. Lanier at PastorDebbie@HopeCommunityChurch.tv.

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Dear June…

Bedding with a Hint of Elegance I just returned from the accessory market in Atlanta where I spent the entire day exploring bedding and linen options. Each showroom featured their latest fabrics, coverlets, prints, and pillows. The most inviting bed drew me into the Belle Notte showroom, especially because I was exhausted from a long day at market. Bella Notte Linens provides garment-dyed, easy care luxury linens, inherently adaptable with elements of pure couture. Their linens are irresistible and manufactured in the US with non-toxic dyes. They have a modern look with a vintage edge. Bella Notte offers timeless linens in an array of colors that inspire creative design while remaining accessible and inviting. I adore their linen sheets because the more you wash them, the softer they become. Come by our showroom and take a look at our showcase bed, which is rich with fresh monochromatic whites and lots of highly dimensional textures.

Another line of bedding available in our store is SFERRA, which has the finest Egyptian cotton available. It is elegant, yet washable and durable. SFERRA continues to design the world’s most luxurious linens for the home with multiple prints, sateens, damasks, and percales. If you purchase a set of SFERRA sheets, you will not go back to lesser quality sheets. In fact, many of our clients call us to order a second set of sheets to have on hand. Guests in my home consistently ask about these sheets, and they always get rave reviews.

Peacock Alley is a wonderful product that we have had in our showroom for many years.

They continue to design beautiful products for their line. I love the many selections they have for matelassé coverlets and fine Italian linens. If that isn’t fabulous enough, they provide monogramming for the ultimate personal touch.

Peacock Alley’s spectrum of coverlets includes several styles in any shade, from neutral hues to vibrant colors.

Taylor Linens offers French linen curtains, as well as nostalgic and vintage coverlets, with a fresh feel that you will fall in love with. Their wonderful collection of linens and specialty pillows are made in Belgium.

Bed linens from Traditions Linens range from stonewashed coverlets to print and solid linens, as well as towels, sheets, and pillowcases. As their name evokes, Traditions Linens has many classic items with embroideries and applied trims; you will be sure to find something you love.

We are pleased with the bedding lines we carry and we love to help our clients create their own unique style. Call us at June Delugas Interiors for help with your next bedroom design project. We can give you a complete look with new furniture, paint colors, lighting, rugs, bedding, bathroom linens, artwork, and accessories to create your dream bedroom. We look forward to seeing you soon … and sweet dreams.

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ROSEY’S REVIEW

DREAM DINNERS

BY ROSEY

6276 TOWNCENTER DRIVE | CLEMMONS, NC 27012 | 336.766.0644 Hours of operation vary, so visit www.dreamdinners.com for more information.

Arriving at Dream Dinners, you are warmly greeted by staff members who will orient you to the process and answer any questions you may have.

Since you have selected the entrées ahead of time that you will be putting together, you go to a station that matches one of your chosen dishes and follow the easy step-by-step instructions to assemble your delicious main course. Once you have finished the first one and understand how it works, your remaining choices will be easy to complete. As you finish each one, you will place a card in a clear freezer bag containing all the components of your entrée that instructs you how to prepare and cook it. After each item is completed, you will find a refrigerated case that has a shelf with your name on it to keep things cold and fresh until you leave.

Usually, Rosey reviews a local restaurant, but this month will be a bit different. Dream Dinners in Clemmons is not a dine-in place, but the food you bring home is sure to please everyone!

We all want to serve our family delicious, healthy, home-cooked meals. No matter what the situation, we all live busy lives. Prepping and cooking chef-quality dinners can be very time consuming, resulting in sitting down to eat much too late. With Dream Dinners, you attend a morning or evening session where you put together everything you need for each entrée you choose, bring it home and store it in your freezer. Your only issue is deciding which fantastic one you will cook first.

Each month, Dream Dinners publishes a new menu from which to select main courses you would like to try. Professional chefs have perfected each recipe with each delivering just the right amount of seasonings. You can choose to put together servings for either three or six people. New participants may try an introductory special allowing them to pick from a select menu and a total of 18 servings.

It is a wonderful way to learn more about Dream Dinners. However, don’t be surprised if you become a regular customer after seeing the clean plates coming back to the kitchen.

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While putting my selections together, I spoke with a young mother of four who is a regular customer. She loves that she is not only serving her family healthy, home-cooked meals, but that her children and husband love them.

Unlike already prepared food, when assembling the recipe, if there is a spice or other component she knows her children won’t care for, she can bag them separately to use with just the adults portions. She has found several meals that her children adore, and when they appear on a month’s menu, she makes several for her freezer.

Another man who was there with his intellectually disabled son relayed what a blessing Dream Dinners is. The young man regularly came in with his father or an aide and, with minimal help and guidance, put together his choices.

The father said it has given his son a feeling of independence that is so important. With the step-by-step instructions, the young man is able to cook his own meals. He also loves that he can gift a meal to a friend for his or her freezer or that he can prepare for them.

With the incredibly varied menu, excellent pricing and ease of preparation, Dream Dinners lets you serve a hot meal in fewer than 30 minutes in many cases. Other great features in having Dream Dinners is not having to worry if you have this ingredient or that, spending money on a spice or sauce that may not be used again before it expires and having all the prep work done for you.

Is this Rosey stand-in a fan of Dream Dinners? Yes, as is her family! If you are really sneaky, you can act like you’ve been slaving away in the kitchen. Only you and Rosey will know the real story. So, if you haven’t already, give Dream Dinners a try -- you’ll be glad you did! Oh, and tell them Rosey sent you!

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From the Winston-Salem Time Traveler

Just an Ordinary Day in 1918

BY MOLLY GROGAN RAWLS

August 29, 1918 began as just an ordinary day in Winston-Salem. A morning telephone call from Statesville to John Gilmer, vice-president of the Motor Company, reported that travelers nearing Mocksville needed a part for their car. Gilmer arranged to bring the car in for repairs. He alerted Norman Stockton, secretary of the Rotary Club, who quickly organized a luncheon for the travelers at Forsyth Country Club. Several local citizens drove to Mocksville to greet the visitors and bring them to the club.

And this is how Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone Junior and Senior, and R. V. Cline, made their unplanned visit to Winston-Salem.

The travelers had been on the road about ten days, starting their tour in Pittsburgh and spending the previous night in Asheville. They were living in the open, sleeping in tents, and viewing nature, people, forests, fields, and industry. Hagerstown, Maryland, was their final destination.

Mayor Robert W. Gorrell received the guests at the club. Colonel William A. Blair took the opportunity during the luncheon to praise the work of Slater Normal and Industrial School to Henry Ford. Impressed with the work of the school, Ford later announced his donation of a new Fordson farm tractor to Slater School.

Ford, Edison, and Firestone thanked their hosts for organizing the luncheon on such short notice.

The men assembled outside of the club and R. V. Cline, the travelers’ photographer, snapped a group photo (shown above). The local men in the photo are James G. Hanes, Henry Dwire, B. S. Womble, A. H. Eller, Frank Dunklee, John Gilmer, Benjamin F. Huntley, Robert E. Lasater, P. H. Hanes, Ray Johnson, Powell Gilmer, Will Watkins, and Norman Stockton.

J. Frank Morris invited Edison and Ford to visit the Huntley-Hill-Stockton furniture store on N. Trade Street. Edison noticed that his phonograph was carried in the music department. “I’m afraid you won’t be able to get many more of these,” Edison said. He explained that his New Jersey plant was devoted mainly to government work because of the war. He concluded his tour with words of praise for the store and the city. Store employees gathered around the famous guests as they graciously visited with local residents. Many marveled at their good fortune because the company picnic was the following day and they came close to missing these famous men.

Thomas Edison later stood outside the Motor Company on Main Street and spoke with the men and women who came by to greet him. Edison was well-known for his part in the design of our streetcar system and visited Winston-Salem in

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1906 to gather minerals for his experiments. The reputation of this man who invented the phonograph, the telegraph, incandescent lamp and light systems, alkaline storage battery, and held hundreds of patents, was unequaled, for he made the quality of their daily lives better.

Norman Stockton took Henry Ford to see a tobacco auction at Brown’s Warehouse on N. Main Street. Ford also toured the factory where Camel cigarettes were made and requested a sample of loose Camel cigarette tobacco.

Robert Lasater placed a sample in an envelope, and Ford and Edison were seen dividing this souvenir as their car left the city.

World War I was on the minds of Edison, Ford, and Firestone even while they were on vacation. Ford’s factories were being converted for government work to make U-boat chasers; automobile manufacturing would cease after the first of the year and tractors would be manufactured in reduced numbers.

The war was on the minds of local residents also because of the upcoming draft registration on September 12th. No one could foretell that the Armistice was only two months away and that some of the men recruited for military service would likely never leave Winston-Salem. Soon the entire country would celebrate the end of the war and the return of the soldiers.

Winston-Salem moved on to post-war life, but seasoned citizens talked for years about the day they shook hands with Thomas Edison or fixed Henry Ford’s car or served lunch to Harvey Firestone, or had some memory of where they were when an ordinary day became a red-letter day in Winston-Salem history.

Coming in October: “What’s in a Name? Our Schools.”

By Molly Grogan Rawls, author of the Winston-Salem Time Traveler website. Contact Molly at mollygroganrawls.com or winstonsalemtimetraveler.com.

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Dynamic Smiles at Sharon Reid

BY DR. SHARON REID

success, vitality, and health. But have you noticed that all of the actors are YOUNG, representing the youthful exuberance that comes with that dynamite smile?

Laura Cole, banquet coordinator for the retirement community known as Pennybyrn at Mayfield in High Point, NC, grew up in a family where good oral hygiene was enforced and the prospect of keeping your own teeth for a lifetime was expected. Laura, like most adults over 30, has seen the focus of dental care shift subtly but impactfully over these past years from concern for the physical health of the dentition, to the physical appearance of the smile itself. When you consider all the television commercials and magazine advertisements selling tooth whitening systems, whitening toothpaste, and mouthwashes to make teeth whiter and brighter, and Invisalign orthodontics to straighten the teeth to name a few, you realize just how important that one physical trait, the smile, has become. The smile has literally become synonymous with confidence,

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But what about the aging population in this country? Is a great smile and healthy dentition still important to these individuals? According to Laura Cole, it certainly is and then some. Laura has worked at Pennybyrn since December of 2008 and is basically in charge of social activities revolving around food. That means eating, and the one thing she has cataloged during her career in this retirement community is how incredibly important a great smile and natural teeth are to the overall well-being and quality of life enjoyed by her residents. She has become extremely close to many of the residents over the years and feels that those who are the most confident, social and vibrant are the ones who can smile, laugh and dine without worry or selfconsciousness. Laura says it is amazing to see how good overall oral health allows them to fully enjoy their interpersonal relationships and how it affects their selfimage so positively.

In a recent survey, it was determined that if a woman in the United States lives to be 65 years of age she can expect to live approximately another 20 years. Men can expect to live approximately the same.

These same surveys that track the effects of aging on our population find that older individuals who lose their teeth earlier in life and are edentulous (have no teeth) in

at least one arch, avoid eating particular foods and feel extremely uncomfortable in certain social situations (like parties or weddings). This is because they have difficulty chewing and swallowing, and are simply intimidated by the food choices offered. Many denture wearers confess that their situation has compromised their romantic lives because they shy away from becoming too close to a loved one. They feel cautious and careful. It seems more difficult for them to feel spontaneous and carefree.

It is so important to take care of your health “head first,” so when it comes to considering what the future holds for older Americans, it is imperative that the earlier good oral care and habits are introduced into their lifestyle, the better.

Routine dental visits and cooperation with the guidelines and regimens set forth to these patients from their dental team is critical for successful management of the teeth.

It is never too late to effect positive change in one’s oral health status. All dental professionals know that tooth loss and oral diseases (cavities and gum loss) are not inevitable with aging and that the teeth can be expected to last in satisfactory condition for all of a person’s lifetime.

Sharon Reid, DDS, PA is located at 100 Stadium Oaks Drive, Suite A in Clemmons. Call 336.778.2477 or visit SmilesBySharon.com.

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GOTTA GET THIN:

NATURAL & INDIVIDUALIZED WEIGHT LOSS

BY MARTIE EMORY, WITH CONTRIBUTIONS FROM TRACY BECKER When longtime Clemmons-based chiropractor Dr. Paul Williams and his wife, Diane, greet new clients, their enthusiasm for the NutriMost Ultimate Fat Loss System is contagious and the name “Gotta Get Thin” just fits.

Believing the most effective way to lose fat is by balancing hormones and neurotransmitters, detoxing your body and balancing vitamins and minerals to move you into your most beneficial fat burning zone, their process begins with the ultimate fat loss scan using NRF Technology to discover each person’s unique fat burning zone by analyzing 2800 different biological markers.

Every human needs different nutritional support – based on these individual markers – and that may mean benefiting from totally different foods than the person sitting across from you at the dinner table.

BEFORE

Paul and Diane are always proud to share success stories as they spread the knowledge they’ve gained. Client Tracy Becker, a licensed professional counselor, shared some insights into her own weight loss journey and some things she discovered during her 40-day program.

FW: WHAT WAS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICED ABOUT GOTTA GET THIN THAT WAS DIFFERENT FROM OTHER WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMS?

TB: One of the best things about the NutriMost Ultimate Fat Loss System is the thoroughness of the scan. It is very impressive and provides insight and understanding of your own body, its imbalances, and thus the reasons you are having the issues you are having. Also, the personalized program offers specific foods and supplements that are perfectly designed for each person’s wellness, as well as the length of time you are under your doctor’s care, which helps to ensure success.

FW: WHAT WAS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT PIECE OF INFORMATION THAT YOU LEARNED FROM YOUR INITIAL CONSULTATION?

TB: The most significant information I got from my consultation was my metabolic age. This helped confirm that my thinking and actions about my weight at the time were not due to something I was doing, but due to the imbalances in my body that were causing the issues with weight, as well as other physical complaints.

FW: HAVE YOU ALWAYS HAD A WEIGHT PROBLEM?

TB: I can’t honestly say I have always had a weight problem. However, I can say that even when I was at a healthy, normal weight, I thought I was fat. It was more than a weight issue; I had a body image problem. I have only been truly overweight twice in my 56 years.

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FW: WHERE WERE YOU CARRYING MOST OF YOUR EXTRA WEIGHT?

TB: I gained weight mostly in my hips and legs, however, for the first time I had also developed a belly and heavy arms. I remember telling my husband I looked like a football player.

FW: DID YOU UTILIZE THE 24-HOUR “VIRTUAL ASSISTANT” (NIVA) FEATURE TO HELP YOU STAY ON TRACK? TB: Yes, I used NIVA daily. I like that it keeps me accountable for weighing daily, something I have never done before.

FW: WHAT TIPS DID YOU LEARN FROM THE PROGRAM ON HEALTHY COOKING?

TB: I’ve spent most of my adult life cooking and eating healthy foods.

Therefore, I can’t say I learned a lot about cooking. On the other hand, I did learn a lot about the foods that were/are good for me and my specific body chemistry.

For example, I used to eat a lot of kale and broccoli because I was taught that they are good for me, just like you. But my scan contradicted this, and both of these vegetables are not even in the top 15 vegetables that are wellness enhancing for me.

FW: HAVE YOU FOUND YOUR WEIGHT LOSS EASY TO MAINTAIN?

TB: I started the program on Jan 15th

AFTER

DOWN 52 POUNDS! and thus far I have continued to lose weight, which was my personal goal. Not only have I found it easy, but I also enjoy losing the weight that I gained due to total body system imbalances, and I enjoy feeling good every day.

Appropriate for both men and women, Gotta Get Thin is especially ideal for patients with diabetes and high blood pressure, and most see an average weight loss of 20 to 45 pounds. As always, consult your personal physician before beginning any weight loss journey and be aware that results will vary.

To learn more about Gotta Get Thin and the NutriMost Ultimate Fat Loss System, or to schedule a consultation, call 855-995-THIN or visit them online at gottagetthin.com. The NutriMost Piedmont Triad offices are located at 2850 Middlebrook Drive in Clemmons.

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BY: FAMILY SERVICES

All of our children need us – now.

It’s a fact. Quality early childhood development -- or lack of it -- has an enormous impact on whether a child will succeed in school and, ultimately, in life.

Alarmingly, thousands of our Forsyth County children are destined to live their lives with crippling educational and emotional disadvantages, an all-toofrequent result of poverty. The rate of poverty in our community has increased by more than 83% since 2000. 34% of children under the age of five live in a household that is below the poverty level. In fact, one in three children in our community lives in poverty, a shocking reality when compared with our statewide count of one in four children.

No child deserves to live this way.

Every child in our community deserves the best possible start in life -- mentally, physically and emotionally.

The first five years of life are a time of rapid brain development, and the architecture of the brain is largely developed during those years, establishing the foundation for success later in life. A scientific consensus has

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emerged about the profound impact that high quality early childhood development programs can have on the social and income mobility of poor children. Studies have shown that low-income, at-risk children who have access to high quality pre-kindergarten programs are: • less likely to be retained in grade, • less likely to be referred to special education and • far less likely to go to jail.

They are more likely to: • graduate high school, • attend, and graduate, college, • become employed, • own a home, • have insurance and • maintain a professional career, all leading to higher earnings.

No child should be excluded from receiving a solid foundation for success.

That’s why Family Services has convened a task force representing various sectors of the community to develop a plan to make Forsyth County the first county in North Carolina with a universal pre-K system. And, this fall, we hope to ignite a community-wide movement to help our most vulnerable children and

families. We are committed to creating a community in which all of our children have the opportunity to succeed in school and in life.

If we hope to have a prosperous community in the future, we will need to make a major investment in the development and education of our youngest children today.

As a community, we understand what’s at stake here. We know that our children are our future and that our future is only as socially and economically promising as our children’s collective readiness to reach their inherent potential.

We have the power to reverse the generational cycle of disadvantage in Forsyth County. Let’s work together to remove the barriers that inhibit all children and their families from reaching their full potential and contributing fully to the community we all call home.

For more information on Family Services (www.familyservicesforsyth.org) and the Wake Up Walk (www.wakeupwalk.org) on October 22, contact Michelle Speas, Chief Development and Public Relations Officer, at mspeas@familyservicesforsyth.org or 336.722.8173.

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Varicose Veins…

Understanding the medical and potentially dangerous side of this condition.

BY SCOTT W. BAKER, MD VEIN CARE SPECIALIST

Normal veins have valves that prevent the blood they carry from flowing backward, away from the heart. Superficial venous reflux is a condition that develops when the valves that usually keep blood flowing out of your legs become damaged or diseased.

This causes blood to pool in your legs.

Common symptoms of superficial venous reflux include pain, swelling, leg heaviness and fatigue, as well as varicose veins in the legs. This often develops very slowly and may not be noticed initially. Varicose veins can present as enlarged, blue, red or fleshcolored ropelike veins, usually rising above the skin.

Like varicose veins, spider veins form when blood pools in small areas of weakened veins. However, spider veins are less likely to cause pain or discomfort, as varicose veins often do. Additionally, varicose veins are bigger and begin to rise above the surrounding skin, whereas spider veins are thinner and usually remain beneath the skin.

problems. For this reason, varicose veins should be assessed by a qualified venous specialist who will recommend any necessary treatment. Most insurances provide benefits for treatment of varicose veins.

Scott W. Baker, MD Certified by the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine

Dr. Baker is the medical director of the Vein Clinic of North Carolina in Winston-Salem, NC, and is certified by the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. The Vein Clinic of North Carolina has been providing comprehensive vein care services for over 30 years and is the longest running dedicated vein practice in the Triad. All procedures are done in our office for the convenience of our patients. We accept and participate with most insurances, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

For more information on Dr. Baker and the Vein Clinic of North Carolina, please visit veinclinicnc.com.

Veins that are visible through the skin don’t always mean they are varicose, or spider veins. There are many factors that can cause veins to be more prominent, such as in individuals with fair skin, since veins tend to show more easily through lighter skin.

Other contributing factors that can cause veins to show through the skin include body temperature, levels of hydration, stress levels and medications.

Many people believe that varicose veins are entirely a cosmetic issue, but they actually are a medical issue that shouldn’t be ignored. Varicose veins can develop into a disease called chronic venous insufficiency, or CVI, that can lead to serious health

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Photos above show the dramtic change after a patient undergoes treatment for varicose veins.

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WHEN LIFE COMES FULL CIRCLE

With a father in the Foreign Service, Dr. Goldman grew up in Japan and the Dominican Republic. It was this early exposure to other cultures which sparked his interest in international medicine. He graduated from an American high school in Maryland and then pursued his degree at Duke University. “Following my graduation from Duke, I attended the University of Rochester and completed ENT [ear-nose-throat] training, I went to the University of Washington in Seattle, WA for my facial plastic surgery training, then extended my time there with a second post-graduate fellowship in cranio-maxillofacial surgery, and I stayed on as a member of the faculty in Seattle. Then I started my search for a place to live. I wanted to continue my involvement in Academia, and I was drawn to North Carolina. I accepted a position at Wake Forest University as the Director of Facial Plastic Surgery from 1999-2012. I was happy with my practice at WFU, but I discovered the NC mountains and a love of the outdoors, so I set up a practice in Boone, NC in 2012. My patients were very insistent that I open an office to serve Winston-Salem, so I opened a cosmetic only location in Advance, NC,” Dr. Goldman recalled. With a thriving practice and doing something he loves, you might think Dr. Goldman would be satisfied just helping his patients here, but since very early in his medical school years, Dr. Goldman has had a yearning to go and work internationally with children and adults, treating those with craniofacial deformities. His work abroad has given him a new perspective on life and medicine.

The popularity of plastic and cosmetic surgery is ever increasing, with the advancements in technology allowing the use of more non-invasive techniques.

But should the need arise for surgery, the importance of finding a properly trained and board certified provider is paramount.

There are many plastic and cosmetic surgeons who deal daily with liposuction, breast augmentation and body work of all manners, but when it comes to facial plastic surgery, Dr. Neal Goldman offers something unique in the Winston-Salem, NC area. “My entire practice in Advance, NC, serving the Winston-Salem, NC area, is focused completely on facial aesthetics, so my patients are truly getting a facial cosmetic specialist. My patients take comfort in the fact that, day in and day out, I deal specifically with the face and the face only. Patients seek physicians who are experienced. Patients seek the confidence in a surgeon who has done so many procedures that their surgery is like second nature to them,” said Dr. Goldman.

From the age of five, Dr. Goldman knew that he wanted to be a physician. He never doubted that he would make his dream of helping others a reality.

“I remember writing papers in school about how I wanted to work as a physician internationally, so I knew I would one day do just that. To me, being a doctor meant international medicine. But it was in my third year of medical school while at the University of Rochester, after looking at all the specialties, knowing that surgery was my interest, becoming a facial specialist all came down to my meeting my mentor and role model. There was a physician, a facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Quatela, who I met and I really wanted to be just like in every way, from the person he was outside of his practice, to the way he treated his patients…the way he made people feel when he walked into a room. It is kind of remarkable that one person had this much influence on me, but he is the reason I became a facial specialist,” stated Dr. Goldman. It was through his mentor and friend, Dr. Quatela, that Dr. Goldman realized his dream of working internationally through the charitable medical group, Help Us Give Smiles or HUGS, founded by Dr. Quatela.

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“When I go on the yearly trips to Vietnam and Guatemala with Dr. Quatela, I can see how my life has come back around full circle. Now I am working with the physician who inspired me to do what I do and who has given me the opportunity to do international medicine. Now I have incorporated my initial dream of international medicine into my life and career.

Many of the patients I see on these trips have a cleft lip or microtia, which is a congenital deformity where one or both ears are poorly developed, absent or malformed. We work alongside medical professionals from the countries we visit, teaching them how to do the surgeries.

Recently, after reflection about my past trips and most recent trip to Vietnam, I realized there are powerful bonds formed, not only between those on the medical team, but between the patients and their families. I see a lot of children and some of the children, especially in Guatemala, are from deep in the jungle, and they have never seen another child who was born without ears. During their time with HUGS, they meet other children just like them, and they really become part of a larger family that offers support. They come in scared, but over several days, they have a sense of peace that there are others out there ‘like me.’ Beyond helping others who wouldn’t receive medical services without HUGS, I get to work with my mentor, then return to my practice where I can’t even describe how much my patients and my work mean to me,” Dr. Goldman commented. Outside of those two weeks a year spent with HUGS, Dr. Goldman finds himself enjoying every aspect of his work.

There’s an old saying, ‘People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care,’ and it doesn’t take long when you talk to Dr. Goldman to realize that he not only knows facial plastic surgery, but he truly cares about his patients. “I go into my office every day looking forward to seeing my patients.

I like talking to my patients about the things in their lives that they care about – hearing about their jobs, their kids, pets, and hobbies. I believe it is very important to build trust with my patients, so they know there’s no reason to worry; I have the experience and knowledge to help them. Because my practice is focused solely on the face, I deal with many of the same or similar issues all the time. I have patients who get great results for many years from non-invasive treatments using fillers and injectables, with little downtime and the possibility of delaying or avoiding surgery completely, but should they feel

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“I go into my office every day looking forward to seeing my patients.” that they want more significant changes to their face, neck, eyes, or nose, we can discuss surgery.

I start with a consultation and then take pictures of the patient and sit down with them, and we look at the pictures on the computer, discussing what I can do to address their concerns. Since I only deal with surgeries of the face and neck, I can share with them what I’ve done in the past, perhaps with a similar situation. Throughout my medical career, I have loved the complexity of the face and continue to find every day intellectually stimulating. Sometimes when I am at the hospital with my patients, I find myself walking down the halls, almost singing, and smiling…then I catch myself and think, ‘not everyone in the hospital is happy to be here,’ but I enjoy my job so much that containing my enthusiasm is hard. I have done so much in my career, from writing articles in medical journals, to teaching and presenting at medical courses, to being recognized in several publications as ‘Top or Best Doctor,’ although I do love sharing the passion I have for facial plastic surgery with my peers, going to my office every day is my reward.

Having my patients happy with their decisions and being a part of getting them to where they want to be is the best feeling,” said Dr. Goldman.

The Goldman Center for Facial Plastic Surgery is located in Kinderton Village at 108 Dornach Way in Advance, NC. For more information, call 336-245-9595 or visit the website at FacialPlasticSurgeryNC.com.

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Your One Stop for Building and Remodeling Needs

BY CAROLYN S. PETERSON

Whether you are remodeling a room in your house, building your dream home, or giving your business a new look, choosing everything from flooring, to cabinetry, to countertops can take a lot of time. Going from one store to the next and not having colors and textures on hand of each to compare, can be frustrating.

You’ll be saying, ‘I think this would match the wood color of the cabinets, but I’m not sure.’

Sounds like a nightmare, but if you could select everything you need at one store, life would be much easier. At Davie Flooring & Cabinets, co-owner Sandy Sheek has been helping her customers choose everything needed to make a house a home or a business your own since 1994.

SIMPLE BEGINNINGS CAN LEAD TO BIG DREAMS

Davie Flooring & Cabinets, locally owned and operated, had simple beginnings. “We are a family business that began and grew out of the basement of Mocksville Builders Supply into a design center located in Advance, NC. Two years ago we completed construction of an 8,500 square foot showroom and warehouse to better serve our customers with their remodeling and new construction needs.

We realize how important choosing the right flooring, cabinets and countertops is in making

your home or business have the feel you want.

We work closely with our customers, getting to know them and their goals and objectives. Our showroom displays the latest trends, as well as classic styles and finishes. We have a broad selection to fit any budget. On an average day, we see walk-in customers who are thinking about starting a project, new construction builders, renovation/remodels, installers and those weekend do-it-yourselfers. We truly love what we do,” said Sandy.

Having everything you need to start and finish a project in one store means no more running from place to place, matching floors to cabinets….everything you need is right at your fingertips!

MAKING SURE WHAT YOU THINK YOU WANT FITS YOUR LIFESTYLE

When you decide to remodel or make the leap into building a home, you may have an idea of the look you want, but is what you are envisioning really what best fits the way you live? When deciding between flooring, you may want hardwoods throughout your home; but does that idea meet the needs of your busy household? “The latest trends are great, and they give us ideas of what is popular.

However, if that trend doesn’t fit the way you

live, or complement your décor, you aren’t going to be happy with it. We help you look at all your options and not just focus on what you had in mind. Getting to know our customers and how they live means that we can recommend products to best suit their needs,” Sandy added. Choosing cabinetry and flooring are great places to start when pulling the look of a room or home together. Davie Flooring & Cabinets can help you do just that!

Giving a room a tone and a distinctive character begins with flooring and cabinetry.

“Davie Floorin g & Cabinets has a wide selection of cabinetry available to fit every style and budget for any space, from kitchen to bath, to other living or work areas where organization is needed. Our customers give us feedback on what they want and need from a room or space, and we can help them design the best layout for them. The personalized interior design services that we offer our customers don’t stop with the items they purchase. We are more than happy to assist them with paint selections as well. We hope our customers will take advantage of the expertise we have in the industry and allow us to assist them in making their room, home or business exactly what they have envisioned.

As a business, we try to work with other local businesses because it’s important that we support our community. When you work with Davie Flooring and Cabinets, you will work with the same sales associate throughout your project to ensure that the process goes smoothly from beginning to end and gets the results you want,” stated Sandy.

Davie Flooring & Cabinets is located at 134 Hillsdale West Drive, Advance, NC. They are open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 9am-Noon or by appointment. For more information, call 336-794-6111, visit davieflooringandcabinets.com or email sandy. dfc@yadtel.net. Like them on Facebook to stay informed about their products and be inspired with ideas for your next project.

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Mainstream Boutique: Fall Trends for 2016 plus A Special Anniversary Celebration!

BY MERIDITH WHITAKER

Mainstream Boutique offers a wide variety of clothing, jewelry, and accessories for women of all ages. “Our customers are teenagers, young adults, mothers, and grandmothers,” said Anitra Mitchell, owner of Mainstream Boutique.

“We love helping women in all seasons of life find their unique style!”

Anitra and her mother, Charlotte Parris, opened Mainstream Boutique at 110 Oakwood Drive in 2012 with a vision of helping women feel beautiful and making shopping a fun experience for their customers. In stocking the store, Anitra and her team consider requests and suggestions from customers, as well as upcoming trends. As Anitra looks ahead to the fall season this year, she is excited about several trends that are beautiful, versatile, and fun.

• CUT OUTS: “Cold shoulder tops and ladder sleeves give a simple piece a modern edge. I really like trends that span generations, and this one does just that. Cut outs can be so versatile on tops and dresses, and can be styled for women of all ages.”

• LACES: “Laces are big in shoes, tops, and dresses. This look draws inspiration from the ‘boho’ trend but is a little more modernized and sophisticated. This one is easy to dress up or dress down.”

• TASSELS: “Tassels are also an element of boho style and can be used in a variety of ways within an outfit. Tassel necklaces add a lot of interest to a solid colored or plain top!”

For Anitra and her team at Mainstream Boutique, trends are important, but it is more important to know what their customers will feel beautiful wearing.

“At the end of the day, we want our customers to leave feeling confident in an outfit that fits their age and lifestyle,”

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said Anitra. “We can style pieces differently based on the generation, and we love it when mom, daughter, and grandmother all find the perfect addition to their closet.”

Mainstream Boutique will host its fouryear anniversary celebration September 22nd-24th, starting with a Ladies’ Night Out (and guys, too) on Thursday, September 22nd featuring food and drinks from The Porch and a sweets table

by LeiLei’s Cuisine. A birthday party with cake and Brynn’s frozen yogurt will be held on Friday the 23rd, followed by a visit from the “Fairy Hair Ladies” on Saturday, September 24th. “We hosted the ladies from Finklepott’s Original Fairy Hair in April, and it was a huge hit,” said Anitra. “They weave fun, temporary shimmery strands into your hair – it’s a fun activity for a girls’ day out!” To schedule an appointment for Fairy Hair, call 336448-1485. There will be plenty of food, fun, and giveaways throughout the threeday celebration!

Anitra, her family, and her staff are pleased to have had the community’s support for four years, and they look forward to many more. Like “Mainstream Boutique of Winston-Salem, NC” on Facebook for upcoming events and to see posts of new arrivals in the store!

Mainstream Boutique’s two locations are 110 Oakwood Drive, Suite D in Winston-Salem (336-448-1485) and 126 Mooresville Commons Way, Suite C in Mooresville (704-662-9306). Hours of operation for stores are: Winston-Salem: Monday-Friday 9:30am-7pm, Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 12pm-5pm. Mooresville: Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday 9:30am-5pm, and Sunday 12pm-5pm.

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Decorating Do’s Before

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• Do choose furniture pieces that fit the space. When shopping for new pieces, don’t forget to bring room measurements with you. And please don’t buy just because it’s a good deal!

“Decorating is all about the things you do; the colors you choose, the furniture you love, and the accents you choose to finish off your space to get the perfect look you’ve been waiting for.” ~ Lauren Flanagan Helping my clients make wise decorating choices for their homes is an opportunity I don’t take lightly. Some of the best reasons to give ReDESIGNS by Ava a call are because there are so many choices out there, and because most of the time clients don’t have a clue about where to start. The goal of my business is to help people create a beautiful place where they can come to be loved, refreshed and encouraged. Since I don’t sell product, just my service, I can help them make budget-friendly decisions. So many times a client just needs help to create a plan, and then she takes it from there.

I write this column each month to give you the tools to make wise decisions that will help you to create a beautiful home. Here are a few ‘decorating do’s’ to help you do just that:

• Do hang a mirror where it reflects beauty. Over a fireplace mantle is not always a good place if all the mirror reflects is the ceiling or, worse, the ceiling fan.

• Do splurge on a quality piece you really love. You are likely to keep it forever.

• Do pull collections together. Consider editing your collection to help showcase your favorites.

• Do use lamps or floor lamps to cozy up a room. Using at least three lamps in a room placed to form a triangle will help distribute the light around the room. Yes, even do this in a bedroom.

• Do define the use of your space with the placement of furniture in your room. You may need to pull furniture away from the wall to create conversation areas.

• Do use the right size rug for your space. In a conversation area, the rug should extend under both sides of the seating area. Under a dining table, the rug should extend 2’ on all sides of the table, and this will allow room to pull the chair out and still be on the rug. Under a bed, the rug should extend 2’ on either side of the bed, go 2/3’s of the way under the bed and extend 3’ to 4’ at the foot of the bed.

• Do hang pictures at the right level. Find the vertical middle of the picture and if the picture is viewed standing, the middle should be 60” from the floor. If viewing the picture while seated, the middle should be 57” from the floor.

• Do know when to quit. No need to overdo on furniture and accessories – keep it simple!

ReDESIGNS by Ava would love to help you create a beautiful home…one room at a time. Schedule an appointment this fall and be ready to share your home during the holidays.

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GRIT PERFORMANCE  CROSSFIT: THE FITNESS REGIMEN SWEEPING THE COUNTRY!

BY CAROLYN S. PETERSON

Chances are that you know someone who does CrossFit, the highintensity fitness training favored by Marines and first responders, now brought to the everyday man and woman who wants to get the most out of his or her workouts in a short amount of time.

Whether you have that coworker who shares with you his WOD, “workout of the day,” the soccer mom who is rocking some serious biceps or the neighbor you see doing burpees in his driveway, CrossFit has swept the country. Locally, Gavin Culler, coach at GRIT Performance, in Advance, is helping his clients take their workouts up a notch, focusing on pushing them mentally and physically.

SIMPLE BEGINNINGS HAVE LED TO BIG RESULTS

CrossFit is a fitness regimen developed by Greg Glassman, in a bare bones gym in California, over a few decades. Glassman, CrossFit’s Founder and CEO, was the first person in history to describe fitness in a meaningful and measurable way. Basically, increased work capacity across broad time and modal domains gives maximum results.

“All CrossFit workouts are based on organic, functional movements that we do every day,” said Gavin. “When you drop a pen at your office, you do a dead lift to pick it up. That’s an organic move for your body. The CrossFit movements reflect the basic aspects of gymnastics, weightlifting, running, rowing and more. These are the core movements of everyday life and move the largest loads the longest distances, so they are ideal for maximizing the amount of work done in the shortest time.” Most of us are used to going to the gym and focusing on a specific part of the body, like having a day when all you do is lift weights for the legs. You may spend two hours doing squats, lunges [and] leg presses, but are you seeing the results you want for the investment you are making in time?

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“Intensity is essential for results; with CrossFit, you have a set of exercises -- a number of repetitions in a specific amount of time. The more work you do in less time, or the higher the output of power, the more intense the effort. An ever-changing approach to training, functional movements and intensity leads to dramatic changes in the body and dramatic gains in fitness,” said Gavin.

CLOSE TO HOME AT CROSSFIT

For Gavin Culler, CrossFit has been something he has grown into since the age of nine, when he started doing CrossFit, to today as a Level 1 Certified CrossFit Coach, as well as a student and baseball player at WSSU. “I played baseball at the collegiate level, and in 2015, I led the nation in stolen bases,” said Gavin. “I credit much of my success in the sport to my CrossFit training, and today, my goal is to help local athletes prepare for their chosen sport at a college level. My dad has coached baseball for years. He’s helped an extraordinary number of players get to the next level, including myself. I am excited to do this for the next generation.”

Jason Culler, Gavin’s dad, recalled, “When Gavin was young and started playing football, we found out that he wasn’t really focused on being able to play during the game, but he loved the practices. We saw that he definitely had great skills with agility, and over the years, he has become stronger following the CrossFit program, helping him in his baseball in high school and college.”

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“When we thought about what to name our CrossFit location, we wanted a term that was based on hard work and willingness to go the extra mile,” said Gavin. “‘Grit’ is a baseball term used to describe someone who is tough, who has a strong spirit and someone who is determined. My dad taught me that talent was only going to carry me so far; it was the grit -- the determination -that was going to make the difference. So, GRIT Performance was the perfect (and obvious) choice for our CrossFit environment.”

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In Gavin’s time playing baseball at West Forsyth High School and WSSU, his dad has coached not only Gavin but other local teams, as well. “Over the years, coaching players at local schools as well as Gavin, I’ve seen the difference the principles, intensity and discipline of CrossFit can make in a player,” said Jason. “Because of the way CrossFit and baseball go together, along with the CrossFit training area at GRIT Performance, we also have a batting cage where Gavin and I can work with kids of all ages. If the player chooses, they can combine CrossFit with the hitting and agility offered in the baseball training, or they can choose to just get baseball coaching. We will also be offering training for La Crosse players. But, we want people who are looking to get the best workout they can find to try CrossFit. If you are part of CrossFit, you are an athlete.

Whether you are playing sports or just want to get in the best shape, CrossFit is for you.” With one visit to GRIT Performance, talking to Gavin’s clients, there’s a sense of community with them.

JOINING THE CROSSFIT FAMILY

“Our grand opening was great,” said Gavin. “Both adults and kids came out to participate, and we hope, left a little better than they came.

That’s our goal at any rate… this is training for life.”

Jason agreed. “We believe in healthy living, being strong and if you don’t like something, work hard to change it!

Everyone has different goals, and our CrossFit family is based on supporting individuals as they pursue their personal goals.”

“I offer individual coaching as well as group coaching,” said Gavin. “We have a tight core group, which will grow, but there’s a community that arises when people do these workouts together. The program is driven by data, using whiteboards as scoreboards, recording the times of each client and defining the rules and standards for performing at your body’s peak level. When you see another person’s time, mentally, you focus on doing the same workout in less time. Because the workouts change every day, and you push yourself mentally and physically, you keep your body in a state of basically, confusion, with it not knowing what’s next and never getting settled in a routine, not producing results. CrossFit is designed for every age and any stage of physical activity. The movements remain the same, organic, but the repetitions vary, but never the time. We scale the load and intensity; we don’t change the program.”

As the CrossFit website states, “The needs of Olympic athletes and our grandparents differ by degree, not kind.”

GRIT Performance is located at 162 Hillsdale West Drive in Advance. For more information on individual or group coaching, call Gavin at 336.408.6023.

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BY VONDA HENDERSON

Family is an important word to the staff at Vienna Village. The facility has been a family run business for 50+ years, and they view those residing in Vienna Village as family members. You won’t find an institutional feeling when you walk through the doors. Instead, you find soft colors on the walls, lots of landscape prints running along the corridors, warm wooden floors, smiling faces, and large private rooms (many with personal furnishings) with a private bath.

Heather Parker, Business and Food Service Manager, grew up on the property. Her parents, Ann and James Lowe, still live in their home at Vienna Village and act as Administrators. Chris Parker, Heather’s husband, is the Director of Human Resources. Cheri Malek, Director of Community Relations, joined the Vienna Village team five years ago and has many years in the assisted living industry. The longevity of the staff members speaks to the philosophy of family and caring. Person-centered care, individually suited to each resident, is the hallmark of Vienna Village. As Heather shared, “It is all about the care. This is not a job. It’s our life.”

The management staff is well integrated into the residential staff with offices scattered throughout the one level facility.

This has ensured that all the management staff has an opportunity to know their residents. The caregiver to resident ratio during the peak need time (generally first shift) is 1 to 5, which is quite remarkable for the assisted living industry. Handson care is of upmost importance at Vienna Village. The average tenure of the staff is over five years. As Cheri mentioned, “Consistency is important to our residents. Routine daily activities, meal times, and community activities that remain on schedule are important to the sense of care and home atmosphere to our residents.”

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Vienna Village has expanded over the years and continues to update their building and grounds as needed.

Residents and families enjoy the variety of gardens that surround the building. Butterflies are attracted to the shrubberies, and each resident’s window has a birdfeeder right outside. The porch areas are wide and inviting with rocking chairs to enjoy the outside.

All meals are served family style in the dining room. In-room snacks and beverages are available between meals. As a special touch, each resident gets to select the lunch menu on his or her birthday. Heather shared that roast beef is a frequent birthday meal request.

There are plenty of activities to enjoy, geared to the interests of the residents. The on-site activity director maintains a full calendar of social events. There’s a men’s group that gets together on a regular basis, a once-a-month lunch outing, games galore (Scrabble, cards, a puzzle room, and bingo), plus arts & crafts, and a library. Exercise is also a regular part of the activities or sitter-cize, as it’s known at Vienna Village. Group movie and TV events are regularly planned. “Family visits are like visiting parents in their home,” Heather shared. That’s the way it should be and the way the folks at Vienna Village want it to be for their residents and the families who trust the care of their loved family members to them.

Vienna Village is located at 6601 Yadkinville Rd., Pfafftown. You may contact them via phone at 336.945.5410 or via e-mail at office@ viennavillage.com. For more information about their services, visit their website at viennavillage.com.

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LASTER’S Fine Art & Antiques

BY CAROLYN S. PETERSON

Working with one’s family, for most of us, might not be our first career choice; but changing roles from father and son to business partners comes naturally to Larry and Ryan Laster, owners of Laster’s Fine Art, because of a shared appreciation for art which, to the Lasters, can take many forms.

“Artwork isn’t necessarily just an oil painting on canvas,” said Ryan. “I’d say nearly every item we sell is a piece of art. Whether it’s a silver ring or a chest of drawers, an artist took the time to design and construct that item. Our gallery is very deceiving from the outside. Looking at just our storefront might turn some people off; you have to come inside to see what we truly have. We offer a little bit of something for everyone.” So basically, as far as Laster’s Fine Art, “you can’t judge a book by its cover” which is interesting since the love of books is at the heart of this father-son business.

Larry Laster has been heavily involved in the furniture business for a long time.

He spent many years helping to design and manufacture fine furniture. He always had an interest in antiques and artwork, eventually finding himself in the antique leather-bound book business, enjoying this venture for several years too. “My dad would

set up showrooms in High Point during the Furniture Market and sell books, furniture and art,” said Ryan. “He has spent nearly 40 years dealing in art, antiques and books before finally deciding to open our retail store, Laster’s Fine Art & Antiques in the summer of 2011. We offer many different services to our clients based on their current needs. If a client needs to sell something, we offer the option of either selling his or her antiques outright or putting them in the gallery on consignment. When we work on consignment, we promise to get you more money for your items than you’d get selling them outright to any other store or dealer!

We work on a 60-40 commission, 60% going to our clients. We can put prices on their items that are competitive in today’s market and get the sales their items deserve.” If a customer isn’t interested in consignment, Larry and Ryan will buy items outright. “We are highly competitive on what we offer for items,” said Ryan. “We will always be honest with potential clients because that’s how we keep a good reputation. Honesty is always the best policy when doing business.” With his father’s love of antiques and art, you can probably guess that Ryan just kind of fell into his appreciation for the same, but it started on a small scale.

“When I was a kid, I could earn a few extra bucks by helping polish the leather-bound books we’d sold before we shipped them off,” said Ryan. “I’d help move furniture out of homes as well as deliver things that had sold. I’ve gained the majority of my antique and art experience by working at the gallery on Stratford Road. It has been more than five years since we opened, and I’ve been in the shop nearly every day we’ve been open. I have seen thousands of pieces come and go, and I have gained a huge appreciation for the craftsmanship of hand-made furniture.”

Keeping the family tie strong between this father and son takes effort because of Ryan’s busy home life. “Outside of work, we don’t really have a lot of time to spend together,’ said Ryan. “I have two children under the age of three that I take care of after work while my wife works evenings and also pursues her degree in nursing. We are able to spend some Sunday afternoons by the pool together with our family as well as going out to dinner on Wednesday nights. We work well together, and when we can, we are just father and son.”

Laster’s Fine Arts & Antiques also handles estate sales. “We can handle partial to full estates,” said Ryan. “The majority of our merchandise comes from local homes and dealers. Fine art and nicer furniture items make their way into our shop. But, let’s say you have a house full of furniture, art, glassware, china and other items that you need help selling. We come in and conduct a two or three-day sale, on the premises, where everything in the house gets put up for sale. Estate sales guarantee, to a point, an item selling at a certain price. This kind of sale brings out buyers of all kinds from dealers and collectors to flippers. Our sales take place in a more controlled environment, whereas at an auction, you may see items sold for much less than what they should have sold for.”

If antiques aren’t your thing, Laster’s also sells new furniture made of solid wood, ensuring it will last for years to come. “With everything we do, we want to sell things that should hold their value over the years and do so in a manner that brings our customers back to continue to do business with us,” said Ryan.

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Laster’s Fine Art & Antiques is located at 664 South Stratford Road in Winston-Salem.

For more information, call 336.765.5919, or visit www.lastersfineart.com.

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Making Time for

Yourself

BY MEGAN TAYLOR

Life is crazy with busy schedules, unexpected events and the hassle of everyday living. It can be hard to carve out an hour or two for anything, but it’s harder to set time just for you. You might feel guilty and that you are taking away the time needed for something else. It’s important to convince yourself that you are important, just like that load of laundry or making dinner. To be the best you and the best person for your family and friends, a person needs to have alone time.

First, block out time in your schedule and designate it as your “me-time.” If possible, treat it as an appointment, and set aside the same hour and same day every week. If you only have 5-10 minutes, you can listen to music, pet your pet or go outside.

Have a little bit longer?

1. Whether it’s going for a walk, a bike ride or doing an aerobic workout in your living room, exercising helps you feel better about yourself. Being active lowers your stress level and supports your physical and mental health. Yoga and Pilates are two good workouts for your “me-time.”

2. Now, you can read the book you always said you would but never got around to. Keep puzzle books, magazines, etc. nearby to quickly grab and escape from the real world.

3. Make your favorite meal or snack for yourself and don’t care if the rest of the family likes it. Or, try a new recipe from Pinterest or online. Over time, you might surprise yourself with your newly acquired culinary skills and palate.

4. Medical professionals recommend getting eight hours of sleep per night, but, truthfully, how often does that happen?

Catch some extra snoozes with no distractions. Darken the room, and set your alarm for a 20-minute nap.

5. If you are like me, there is no better feeling than having a fresh facial or mani/pedi. Going to the spa is a great way to pamper yourself with a massage or new hair color and style.

However, if your budget doesn’t fit the spa atmosphere, have a DIY spa day at home by looking online for recipes using ingredients found in your kitchen. Start out with taking a bath and then lathering up with your favorite lotion. End the time with a mani/pedi and facial.

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6. Get in some retail therapy, and go on a shopping spree for yourself or others. Leisurely shop at your favorite stores, or try out new ones.

7. You know that wine and painting class you always wanted to take? Now is the time. Gather a group of friends, and make it a girls’ night out or attend a class by yourself. There are tons of different activities to choose from, including a workout class, painting, acting, dancing, etc. Choose the one that best fits your interests and that you will enjoy while learning something new.

8. Chat with a friend on the phone or stop by for a visit. Coffee shops, restaurants or ice cream shops are ideal places to catch up.

9. We all have movies we like and others don’t. Use your two hours of “me-time” to watch your favorite film or one you’ve been waiting to see. This can be done either at home or by going to the movie theater.

10. Spend time with your pets and relax. Take them on a walk or play a game with them. Also, there is nothing wrong with curling up on the couch and snuggling with your furry friends.

11. Go outside, whether you are gardening, walking or visiting a park, and soak up some sunshine. Enjoy a breath of fresh air while you are at it.

12. “Me-time” is always a good way to get in touch with your creative side. Take the time to paint, sew or putter around your house completing small projects.

Setting aside your “me-time” and being faithful to it will help you become a better, happier and less stressed person. In return, the better you feel about yourself, the better you’ll be able to take care of your loved ones.

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Do you feel like your life is crazy? Are you being pulled in a thousand directions, doing everything for everyone and trying to find some form of balance in your life? Maybe there are days when everything seems like life is going really well, but other days you wish things could be a little smoother.

Sometimes you get easily annoyed with your kids, fall into bed at night exhausted or dread the day when your alarm goes off in the morning. Instead of being relaxed and carefree, you feel snappish and irritable.

You know there's got to be more than checking things off of your "to-do" list and surviving the day. You don't want to just go through the motions of your life. You want to thrive. You want to show up each and every day of your life and live with purpose and intention.

It sounds good, doesn't it? However, it takes a little work to actually do it. Especially if you aren't sure how.

I GET IT. I'VE BEEN THERE. I know you have a lot on your plate. Between your family, job, kids, community work, friends, and everyday household work, there's a lot to take care of.

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Sometimes it feels like too much.

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Finding Meaning Each Day

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We'll meet here, once a month, and together we'll navigate the chaos in our lives. Here you'll find tips and tricks that will help you make the most of your life. I'll tell you a little secret: you owe it to yourself to enjoy your life, each and every day.

You don't want to wake up ten years from now and wonder where the time went. Regret is a tricky thing, and no one wants to have any.

What I thought was important, suddenly didn't seem very important anymore. I found myself questioning what I was doing with my life and my time. And that's when I quit my job at a large bank as a Financial Advisor and made the decision to start CRAZY PERFECT LIFE. I thought about everything I'd been through, the people I met on my journey and things became crystal clear to me.

Together we'll discover the simple pleasures in life and find joy in everyday moments. I'll help you find peace and contentment. I'll show you how to slow down a bit, take the time to connect with the people you love and block out time for yourself without feeling guilty about it. Guilt is a wasted emotion and isn't welcomed here.

I'M EXCITED TO WALK THIS PATH WITH YOU & LOOK FORWARD TO OUR JOURNEY TOGETHER. If you're wondering how I got so smart, trust me, it wasn't something I was born with. I had to learn it. The hard way.

Over two years ago my life was going perfectly well and then one day it wasn't. You see, there was this lump on my right breast that I happened to mention when I went to the doctor to get an antibiotic. I couldn't seem to shake a cold, and I never get sick. I thought she would dismiss it and tell me not to worry about it, but instead, several days later I found myself getting a biopsy.

& YOU CAN GUESS THE REST. It sounds cliché, but it really does happen that way. One day you think you're totally fine, and the next, you're sitting on a couch hearing you have the big "C" and wondering if you're going to see your children get married. It ended up being breast cancer. Luckily, I found it early, aggressively treated it with the many tools available, and considered myself cured.

But going through that experience changed me.

IT'S THE SOMETHING GOOD THAT CAME OUT OF SOMETHING BAD. I wouldn't wish a cancer diagnosis on anyone, but I learned a lot of lessons going through my experience, and I'm a better person because of it. I'm happier, more content and calmer. I know what's important in my life, how I want to spend my time and who I want to be with. I found gratitude, joy, and a deep appreciation for the blessings in my life.

I'M EXCITED TO SHARE ALL OF THIS WITH YOU. I promise that here you will get funny, inspirational, real-life stories and guidance – actual takeaways you can start using in your own life. You'll get tips and information you can take with you that will hopefully help you navigate your own crazy perfect life. We're all doing the best we can to make the most out of our lives, and we can learn from one another. You owe it to yourself to experience the joy that's all around you, every day, even if you think you don't have time.

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Meeting the Esworthys: The Couple Behind Safe Tub

BY DENISE HEIDEL

“The man who converted their tub did a great job,” shared Bob. “However, I found his project missing something. Where were the safety grab bars? I expected these two to go hand in hand. This is a real safety concern. Grab bars are needed in the shower and at the entrance where the new cut out is located. As much as the insert had helped re-establish some personal independence, the insert alone didn’t give me the peace of mind I needed as a son.

The bathtub area needed the insert and grab bars together to make it truly safe enough for my parents.”

This was Bob’s new door of opportunity, and Safe Tubs, LLC was born. “We offer a far more cost-effective solution. Our Safe Tub inserts, along with safety grab bars, are done at a fraction of the cost of a remodel,” said Bob. “Our average price is about 10% of the average remodel cost.”

A year ago, Bob Esworthy worked as a golf professional at a local country club, a dream job for so many! From all outward appearances, Bob and his wife, Christy, were living the American dream. They live in a beautiful house and have two beautiful children. However, that ideal job had significant drawbacks, namely long hours which meant limited quality time with his family, and a great deal of stress managing the day to day golf operations of the club. He loved the challenge of making members, guests, owners and employees happy but he longed to spend more time with Christy and the kids. Added to the stress of the job and time away from his family, Bob was concerned for his ailing father who lives in New Jersey.

Then, life gave Bob a mulligan. A major life experience forced Bob to refocus his priorities, and gave him the opportunity to start over.

With his new lease on life before him, Bob resigned his position at the country club. Bob and Christy were ready for a change and a new adventure. They discussed his father’s recent frustrations and saw an opportunity. “My dad’s medical issues had reached the point where mobility was an issue, especially when it came to getting in and out of the bathtub to take a shower,” said Bob. “A fall was inevitable, and there was the risk of my mother getting hurt, too, by helping him in and out of a slippery tub. My dad resigned himself to daily sponge baths. But sponge baths can only offer so much when it comes to personal cleanliness. My parents were looking for options, and the only thing that seemed to be available was a complete bathroom remodel.”

With an average cost of a total bathroom remodel being in the ballpark of $14,000, the senior Esworthys needed something more affordable, especially since they are on a fixed income.

Through much research, they found a solution that was common in Canada, but not so much in the US: converting a standard existing bathtub into a walk-in shower, while preserving the functionality of the tub itself.

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A Safe Tub installation works over Re-Bath® fitters and as previously mentioned, still allows for the use of the tub. Bob explains, “The insert is designed to allow for one to walk in, but for those who want to take a traditional bath, the cut out can be covered with a cap that fits over the insert and easily locks into place, sealing water in the tub.” Safe Tub offers free in-home estimates, and most installations are completed in one day. Plus, their products have a lifetime warranty.

All Safe Tub installations are also inclusive of one safety bar up to 24” in length, and they don’t offer less than 18” in length. “Safety bars are not only to help prevent falls,” explained Bob, “but to help rescue those who have fallen. To be effective, bars should be long enough to help one pull oneself up. That can’t happen if there’s not room to grab onto the bar.”

Safe Tub offers a return to independence and a significantly improved quality of life. The National Institute on Aging reports that one in three seniors over the age of 65 fall each year and 80% of those falls take place in the bathroom. 95% of hip fractures occur from a fall, and in 2013, falls resulted in death for over 25,000 senior citizens.

When you consider those kinds of numbers and statistics, Safe Tub is a no-brainer. Keep in mind that you don’t have to be over 65 to start looking out for your safety. If you struggle to get in and out of your bathtub or are the caregiver to a parent, family member, or friend, a small investment in a Safe Tub is a nominal expense to ensure the safety of those who may have balance issues, those who are frail, or people with limited mobility. There are other health concerns to be worried about; a fall shouldn’t be on that list.

Safe Tub, LLC can be reached at 336.663.2911 or visit them online at SafeTubLLC.com. Be sure to follow them on Facebook as well!

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Office Etiquette: How to Work in a Shared Office Space

BY LEIGH DRAKE

If you have ever worked in a cubicle, then you know sharing a workspace can be difficult. The lack of walls and a door mean that privacy is an illusion and the tight quarters can serve to amplify office mates’ annoying habits. Working together well takes having good boundaries and some basic office etiquette.

Consider the following for an optimal work environment: Keep your voice low. For some reason, every office seems to have that one person who’s never heard of an “indoor voice.” Whether due to God-given vocal strength or complete oblivion to the fact that one should modulate volume to differentiate from a day at the office and an afternoon at a ball game, loud conversation interrupts workflow for many.

Be mindful of others’ sensitivities to perfume and scents. That includes reheating last night’s tilapia in the workroom microwave.

Keep personal grooming to a minimum. This should go without saying, but the office is not the place to paint your nails or apply makeup. If you must do these things, do so in the restroom.

Put your cell phone on vibrate.

If you can minimize the amount of noise in the office, do so.

While some noise is unavoidable, obnoxious ring and messaging tones aren’t. If you absolutely cannot work with background noise, buy some noise-canceling earphones or stream your favorite station through your earbuds, but never play music aloud or take calls on speakerphone.

Be neat and tidy. Your personal office space is a reflection of you and your professionalism. If your cubicle looks like you need an intervention or could be on an episode of hoarders, it may be time to purge. A cubicle is not a storage unit, a locker room, or your home, so don’t treat it as such.

Step into another room to take personal calls. No one wants to hear how your Pap smear went or be a part of a fight with your spouse. If it might make others uncomfortable or you wouldn’t want to share it in a meeting, take the necessary steps to keep it private.

Respect others’ need for time to work. Everyone has the gregarious officemate that comes by to chat right before a deadline.

Be conscious that, at times, work will take the priority over socializing and don’t be offended if your efforts to chat are rebuffed when deadlines are looming.

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Take a time-out. If you need a break from the noise and activity, consider slipping into a conference or break room, or finding a quiet work space.

Keep your hands to yourself and off others’ belongings. Cubicles may not have doors, but that doesn’t mean it’s okay to pilfer others’ supplies or food.

Be very careful about “borrowing” items, even if you think the person won’t mind.

Don’t leave any room for your actions to be misinterpreted by others who may be watching.

Stay home when you’re sick. You might think you’re confining your germs to your workspace, but chances are you still have to use the bathroom and breakroom, open doors and touch other shared items. Everyone appreciates a good work ethic, but not if it’s tempered with contagious coughing, loud sneezing, or obnoxious throat clearing. An added bonus - staying home will keep you from taking the blame for every other cold that passes through the office.

Finally, just be considerate. Everyone has their own ideas of personal and work space, and while shared spaces may never be optimal, they don’t have to be miserable. Be cognizant of the fact that everything you do affects the people around you and always aim for a high level of professionalism. If nothing else, remember the golden rule and “Do unto your office mates as you would have them do unto you.”

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Athena’s Run 2016

BY MEGHAN E.W. CORBETT

Since 2010, Athena’s Run has been bringing much-needed awareness to gynecologic cancers. While there is still work to be done, the race has definitely made a major impact in our community, and the people behind it are making big plans for it to continue to inspire and encourage women of all ages.

healthcare and to know your body,” said Alison Perkins, PAC, GYN oncology at Novant Health’s Derrick L. Davis Cancer Center. “Guidelines on the well-woman exam have changed in the past few years, so talk with your provider about what screening you need, and communicate any symptoms or concerns you have.”

“This event brings awareness and a family of gynecological (or gyn) cancer survivors to celebrate and remember,” said Robin Atkinson, GYN nurse navigator at Novant Health’s Derrick L. Davis Cancer Center.

“The history of the run started as an idea of Dr. Elizabeth Skinner. She was a runner in the Foundation for Women’s Cancer in Washington, DC and wanted to bring an event here to support our women locally. Gyn cancers did not have support or much knowledge in our community; so, with a couple of volunteers and big ideas, it happened. As a gyn oncology nurse, I wanted to show my support for my patients and families. This venue gave me an opportunity to show my support and encourage them to participate in a positive way. Our cancer community feels like there is a purpose and hope to find a cure.”

The easiest way to help with gynecologic cancer awareness is to get involved.

“Gyn cancer affects so many women,” said Atkinson. “It’s time to stop turning our backs to these cancers. Let’s face the cancer with education, prevention and support. With Athena’s Run, I can do my part to help!”

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Another major factor in beating cancer is feeling support from those around you, and Athena’s Run offers that support in a major way! “This is not about us as individuals or about the institutions we work for,” said Perkins. “This event is all about lifting up the women who battle these cancers every day. We feel very privileged to witness and be a part of each story, and we feel like this is another extension outside of the clinic where we can show how much we support these ladies.”

In only six years, Athena’s Run has reached thousands of people, and the hope is for it to continue to grow each year. The first year, “we were told by other race experts not to be too excited about turnout -- that we would be lucky

if we had 200 people sign up, and we had 250,” said Perkins. “We were very surprised and pleased that so many people wanted to come out and support this event. Since then we’ve grown significantly, and though our race was canceled last year due to weather, we had about 700 participants in 2013 and 2014. We’ve also outgrown our space, originally using a pavilion as home base on race day, to now being at the Amphitheatre at Tanglewood Park. A great deal of our success is due to one of our tireless volunteers, Beth Bealle, who has been involved in Athena’s Run from the beginning…she is an inspiration to all who know her!”

Athena’s Run is truly a wonderful experience for people of all ages and abilities. There are three categories for participants – timed 5K, untimed 5K and Proud in the Crowd for participants who cannot take part in the 5K but who would like to attend the Warriors for Wellness Expo or attend in spirit. The first 500 registered participants will receive a t-shirt. You can also donate through the website in honor of someone, to a specific fundraising team or anonymously.

The 2016 Athena’s Run is September 10th at 8:30 am at Tanglewood Park’s Amphitheatre. You can register online, by mail or on race day. For more information, including how to register, email athenasrun@yahoo.com or visit the website at athenasrun-ws.org.

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New Location Offers More Things to Love

BY CAROLYN S. PETERSON

Almost three and a half years ago, Chris Hambrick opened Penny Lane Boutique in Clemmons, NC, with an idea of offering vintage items, gifts, painted furniture and accessories, as well as decorative paints and furniture finishes for those who like to ‘do it yourself.’ “When I opened Penny Lane Boutique, I realized that, along with the ideas that I had for the shop, I had to be open to the needs of the folks and the area we serve. With that in mind, trying to give our customers what they want, we needed a space with a better layout. The new location is smaller, in fact, but it is more visible to the public and more easily accessible,” said Chris. Growing Pains Lead to Bigger Things Along with their new space, Chris has changed and added a few things to Penny Lane Boutique along the way. “We brought in several ladies clothing lines, with items that appeal to teens, as well as moms and grandmas. In fact, we now sell more clothing and jewelry than anything. Penny Lane Boutique is a great place for back to school shopping, as that time of the year quickly approaches. After experience with products, we changed a few of our paint products. We now carry a milk paint product and furniture stains, glazes and topcoats by General Finishes. We still carry chalk paint for furniture, but we switched to the DIY line, which we really love! The colors are vibrant and great for home décor,” Chris commented.

Penny Lane Boutique continues to offer furniture painting classes. “We still have our furniture painting classes. Each person brings a small piece of furniture, chooses their colors and they leave with a completed piece. The class includes a quart of paint, a wax brush and a finish. Lunch is also included, and the cost of the class is $130. We go through the different techniques and looks that you can give your project.

We have one more class this year in September, and we are doing about six classes a year,” stated Chris. But what if you don’t feel like taking a piece of furniture and turning it into something different? Or, more likely, you just don’t have the time?

“We are doing a lot of custom pieces and special orders for folks that don’t want to take on doing a project themselves.

Not everyone has the time in their busy schedules to repurpose a table or chair, so we are happy to work with them on choosing the paint and the finish that best complements their home décor. We are also now showing and selling our furniture items at Carolina Vintiques at 205 Ricks Drive in Winston-Salem, NC. This is a great opportunity to let people know what we do and hopefully bring them to Clemmons,” Chris said. There’s so much in store for customers at Penny Lane Boutique.

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Location, Location, Location!

Penny Lane Boutique was previously located off of Hwy 158, in a not so visible location. “We are very excited about our new location on Stadium Drive, in the heart of Clemmons, NC. Our new store has more visibility and is easily accessible from I-40.

There are so many folks that, even after over three years, still don’t know we are here. People walk into our new location and think we just opened,” commented Chris. For those who hear about Penny Lane Boutique from a friend, follow them on social media or are out of town and can’t get into the store, there’s a new website.

“As of July 13th of this year, we are now selling online! We are still building our product line online but are glad to be able to offer items to folks that have either visited our store from out of town, or those that follow us on social media. To us, this is just another way to better serve our customers,” stated Chris.

For Chris and her team, it really comes down to offering unique items and a good shopping experience to their customers. “I hope that people who come into our store know that we will do our best to meet their needs and listen to what they want. We work to make people feel welcome when they come into our shop and we try very hard to provide the best customer service possible with unique items you won’t see everywhere,” Chris said.

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My phone rang; it was Sue. I steeled myself for a long, unhappy conversation. My husband calls it, “Dinner and a show, without the dinner.” Sue has (once again) had a terrible day. For Sue, her life is like a Greek tragedy in which she is the tragic hero.

I pinched the phone between my ear and shoulder, because, well, these dishes weren’t going to do themselves right? “I’m sorry, what did you say?” I said “Aren’t you listening?!” she practically screeched. It never occurs to Sue that I might actually be busy. So, she repeated “I SAID, then SHE had the nerve to tell me…and after all, I’ve been through!” (Sniffle.) Sue drew in a ragged breath and raged on for an hour! As always, I responded with “mm hmm” and “oh no” alternately, at every break in the conversation. And, I wondered, “Does she know I’m not listening? Does it even matter?”

You know this friend. Everyone has or has had that one friend who sees his or her entire existence as a train wreck. They have never known a minute’s peace from life’s turmoil. You offer suggestions, and they refuse them. And, when you try to cheer them up, it only makes it worse.

First, let’s consider if this latest tragedy is, in fact, real or imagined. Certainly, it could be real, occasionally but not all day every day. It is more likely that they are caught up in the victim mentality cycle, becoming the perpetual victim. Sometimes it is purely out of habit. They have been the lead in this drama for so long, they don’t know how to play any other parts.

Sometimes it is conditioning. People who have experienced trauma (once or repeatedly) may become overly sensitive or hyper vigilant. All subsequent interactions and events pass through this filter. Consequently, this will prove that they have been wronged, yet again. The personal affront will seem real to them, even when a comment or event had nothing to do with them at all.

Another theory suggests that being a victim feels good.

How is that possible? When we are hurting, we reach out to compassionate friends. These friends envelope us in love,

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comfort and “poor baby’s.” That feels good. When they are happy, there is no need to comfort or console them, the absence of which feels bad. So you see? If the victim “needs” external comfort and consoling, there is no benefit to being “okay.”

This can be exhausting! And, it can put a real strain on your friendship. So, what can you do?

1. AN INTERVENTION -- Find a time when your friend is not in crisis to talk about alternative ways of looking at past conflicts.

Discuss future conflict resolution strategies. Remember to be diplomatic. Instead of screaming “Everything is not always about you!” try “Is it possible that they weren’t talking about you?”

Empower them by asking what they could do to help themselves avoid or overcome situations like these in the future. Praise their efforts when they try.

2. A BREAK -- If you are feeling frustrated, before you scream, “Snap out of it!” (which is hurtful), step back and give this friendship a time out. The length of which is up to you, but remember, no ghosting. Disappearing from their world without a word is unkind and could do more harm than good.

Explain to your friend that there are some matters that need your attention and that you will be out of touch for a while.

Reach out again when you are ready.

3. CONSCIOUS UNCOUPLING -- Old habits die hard. Have you tried everything, and nothing has changed? It could be your friend doesn’t know how to have a friendship with you except when he or she is unloading on you. When you can no longer bear being the shoulder he or she cries on, it might be time for a friendly break up or a conscious uncoupling.

We know that being a good friend means helping our friends, whenever possible. But if your BFF is a perpetual victim who leaves you feeling depleted, please consider these suggestions.

Because it is just as important that you also take care of yourself.

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OUR FEET: SMALL BY NATURE, LARGE IN PAIN I tend to write my articles on my personal experiences or those of my clients and players in my 40 years in the fitness field. Many of my clients, especially runners, have inquired about foot pain and discomfort. But, with no personal experience and little knowledge, the best advice I had was to see their doctor. Unfortunately, this changed for me in the past couple years, and I can now share my experience with two of the more common causes of foot pain. I generally don’t like to give advice when it comes to medical issues, but in both of my circumstances, they were self-diagnosable and self-treatable.

The first issue was plantar fasciitis. It’s merely an inflammation of a thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. It is the most common cause of heel pain. Plantar fasciitis is particularly common in runners but can also be attributed to overweight or inadequate support of the shoes we wear. My symptoms came on gradually over time. At first, it started as a dull pain on the bottom of my foot extending toward the heel. Since it didn’t affect my sleep or daily life, I did very little to try and treat my symptoms. But, over time, as the pain worsened, I decided to read up on what might be causing this pain. It pointed directly to plantar fasciitis. I initially tried home treatments of applying ice several times a day and using anti-inflammatory drugs. This seemed to help reduce the pain but was not the answer to ridding the plantar fasciitis.

This came with stretching. I started doing a 10-minute stretching program three times a day and, within a week, the pain was gone. This can be done almost anywhere by using a towel wrapped around the top of the foot with the leg straight and pulling the top of the foot back toward the body. This can be rather painful but the farther you pull, the more you will benefit. Do three sets with each lasting a minute. The other stretch was done on a step. You will need steps with a banister or something to hold on to for balance since you only want to be using the foot that is inflamed. Flex the foot as low as you can, and hold for 10 seconds. Do this 10 times each way. Have as much of your foot off the step as you can to maximize the stretch. Not only did this work for me but it has been the answer to many of my clients that have experienced plantar fasciitis.

On my way home from a mini vacation to Nashville, one where all rules and regulations on a healthy diet were excluded as soon as I got out of Clemmons, I started getting a very painful, burning sensation in my big toe. By the end of our six-hour ride, the pain was so excruciating all I wanted to do was stick my foot into a bucket of ice water to try and put out the fire that now had grown to an area below the big toe. As soon as I could get a look at my foot, my wife immediately said I had gout.

My knowledge, or lack of knowledge, on gout was that it was directly related to obesity and diabetes, neither of which I have. I immediately went to the computer and pulled up gout. The first site I went to had a picture of gout and, in somewhat disbelief, it was a replica of my foot.

Unlike the plantar fasciitis, which seemed to be more of an annoyance, my experience with gout was one of the worst weeks of my life.

Gout is a kind of arthritis. It is caused by too much uric acid in the blood.

While your chances of getting gout are higher if you are overweight, drinking too much alcohol or eating too much meat and fish that are high in chemicals called purines can also bring on gout. Not only did

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I have my diagnosis but the cause of my attack seemed to be a direct result of overindulgence of the many pleasures of my trip to Nashville.

During the week of my gout attack, it had a profound effect on my life.

The pain was so bad I couldn’t even put a sheet on the inflamed foot while trying to sleep. Flip-flops were the only shoes I could wear, and anti-inflammatory pills became an every-four-hour regimen with minimal relief from the attack. Normally, I have to be on my deathbed to make a visit to the doctor, but I got in immediately to hopefully get some relief from my pain. The advice I was given was generally the same I had read about on my diet that would prevent future bouts. Then, I was given a prescription that was supposed to help break up the uric acid crystals causing the pain. For me, this gave little, if any, relief from the pain.

After several more days of suffering, my wife read about a natural way of getting rid of gout. It said to drink celery and black cherry juice along with a glass of water mixed with a ½ teaspoon of baking soda. Willing to try anything, I went to the store and got started on this natural remedy. Within hours, I started feeling some relief, and within 24 hours, my attack had subsided. I continued the treatment for several days before stopping. Since my initial bout, I have had two occurrences where I felt an oncoming attack. Each time I went back to the celery seed extract, black cherry juice and baking soda with the same results; an end to the gout attack. For anyone that has had gout or develops it in the future, I would highly recommend trying these natural remedies. It really can’t hurt, and as you know, any relief you get is truly welcomed!

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BY OMAR & CHRISTIE

Transfusing an Anemic Relationship

Anemia: a condition defined as a decrease in the amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, making it difficult for the blood to carry oxygen.

“Relationship Anemia”: an amorous relationship with a decreased amount of affection and romance, making it difficult for the partners to feel loved and wanted.

Medical anemia can be treated with a blood transfusion in most cases, which is the process of transferring the blood of one person into the veins of another.

After a blood transfusion, the recipient feels more energetic, less fatigued, and has the missing red blood cells needed to improve oxygen and health. So how do we transfuse an anemic relationship?

In the spirit of a good medical metaphor, an anemic relationship can get healthier if transfused with what’s missing. What might be missing are the once on-time anniversary cards, sexy text messages, unsolicited compliments, and romantic gestures like holding hands while crossing the street and daily kisses on the lips (not the forehead). Just like anemic blood misses oxygen, an anemic relationship misses the focus on romance that was so intense when the lovers first met. Romantic focus can be lost

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when stressful circumstances enter the relationship. Much like climbing a hill on a long hike, shortness of breath is more noticeable when the incline becomes steep. A stressful “hill” for lovers may be the discovery that one partner has a previously undiagnosed sexually transmitted disease, or a love child out of wedlock, or maybe something less dramatic such as the loss of a job or the onset of a chronic illness.

Anemic partners can’t go to a blood bank to get a relationship transfusion, but they can get help from other sources. The first step is recognizing the “anemia” before it becomes “life threatening.” Lovers should pay attention to the early feelings of being unwanted or undesirable or forgotten. In many relationships these signs are unintentional and a product of busy schedules, stressful jobs or school, or demanding family responsibilities.

Many relationships that need “infusing” result in someone coming up short on attention, typically the partner, but not the boss, the children, or the little league team. At the first signs of “anemia,” the couple should address these feelings of poor relationship health and seek to infuse their partnership with some time alone, acts of kindness, and gestures of

affection. The more anemic they get, the more “pints of blood” they need. Letting anemia progress to the chronic stage can also be “life threatening” and lead to the premature end of what was once a loving union.

Just like a medical transfusion, a relationship transfusion takes time. It is a slow, steady process that requires patience, and frequent checks of your “vital signs” throughout the process.

Sometimes one transfusion is not enough.

One pint of effort is not always the total remedy, and some relationships need multiple “pints of blood” or multiple efforts at fighting the trend of becoming anemic. And then there are always some folks who need to change their “blood types.” According to Malita Shelton, a nurse with 39 years of experience in improving health through interventions such as blood transfusions, couples should, “Pay attention to what your relationship is telling you and don’t wait until the point of no return. Be proactive in identifying the cause of the relationship anemia. A proactive approach to relationship anemia involves early detection, effective transfusions, and the potential for a cure.”

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BY VONDA HENDERSON That quote nicely sums up Suzie Phelan’s philosophy as owner of Stitches. With 30+ years of experience, Suzie specializes in custom window treatments, bed ensembles, pillows, valances/ cornices, and more. Suzie made her first window treatments years ago because the ones she wanted were too expensive for her budget. Since she had learned to sew in her school’s 4-H program, she put those talents to good use, and she’s been busy sewing and creating customized designs for her customers ever since. Suzie said that she was encouraged to launch Stitches by an elderly friend who believed in her and knew that she had a talent and ability on which to build a business.

Suzie runs Stitches from her home. She has a dedicated workroom with all the different sewing equipment needed, from traditional sewing machines, rufflers, sergers, industrial sewing machines, and more. With a 5’ x 10’ worktable, she can handle large projects with ease. She’s recently added a separate entrance into the office/workspace for her customers’ convenience. It also makes bringing in large bolts of fabrics much easier.

Suzie cites the advantages of a home-based business. “Having the space needed to work is important to my business,” she says.

“Plus, working from home allows me to work as many hours as I need at any time of the day or night.”

Suzie has built her business mainly by word of mouth and has had many repeat customers over the years. She also enjoys working with designers to create a custom-designed space and has also worked on industrial window treatment projects. Themed room projects such as pirates or princesses for kids, bold colors and graphic designs for teens, or nursery rhymes for babies are fun from a creative aspect.

Typically, Suzie has several projects going on at the same time. The variety of projects, working with different types of fabrics, and the creativity are big draws to Suzie. One of

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her more memorable projects was making a quilt for a customer out the husband’s old ties (can you imagine how many ties it must have taken?). She has also made a wallhanging quilt from children’s t-shirts, which is a unique way to preserve happy memories over one’s childhood.

You might expect that her leisure hobbies would be far removed from anything fabricrelated. Not so. She enjoys needlecrafts (cross-stitch, needlepoint, etc.) when she’s not in her workroom. As she shared, “I just can’t buy enough fabrics.” She loves to switch up her own home with holiday pillows and crafts, and having a variety of projects to work on is something she truly enjoys. That’s a win-win for her and her clients.

According to Suzie, the current fabric trend is linen. Color trends range from blues and corals to neutrals with pops of color, with purples gaining popularity. Suzie provides assistance to her clients with measuring, consultation and fabric selection as needed.

Are you ready for a fresh look for your windows, a new bedspread, or new outdoor cushions to lounge on? Call Suzie at Stitches. You can contact Suzievia her cell number (336.414.4916), her Stitches number (336.766.1614), or via email at sbp.stitches@gmail.com.

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How We Bought Our Dream Home Before Turning 30

BY ELIZABETH KELLY

My husband and I are extremely blessed in the fact that we have recently purchased our dream home and are both in our midlate 20s. I want to start this article off by acknowledging that we both have extremely supportive parents. I was able to graduate from a four-year university with a very small amount of debt.

My husband chose not to go to college but rather to jump right into starting his own business, so he had no student loans. We were married in 2011 in our early 20s, and five years later, we purchased our dream home. Our situation is a bit unusual.

This article is all about our personal experience…and in no way meant to be the “right” way; I realize everyone has unique life situations. However, if you do have a goal of purchasing your dream home early in life, I hope that this article gives you a bit of hope and a few ideas for how to go about this daunting task.

Not surprisingly, the most important part of our journey was saving money. How did we save? First and foremost, we cooked many a breakfast, lunch and dinner at home. While many of our friends were eating out for (most) meals and going out to bars (most) Friday and Saturday nights, we were typically at home.

Lucky for us, we are strange 20-somethings and truly don’t enjoy going out to bars. We are both such big savers that the thought of paying $5-$10 per drink just didn’t sound appealing to us. We preferred drinking our grocery-store-purchased glass of wine (or beer) in the comfort of our own home. We, of course, did (and do) go out to eat occasionally, but we try to stay away from ordering multiple drinks, appetizers or dessert… and neither of us go for the most expensive entrée on the menu. Another big way we saved money was by going on lots of mini-vacations rather than several big vacations through the years. We are again blessed that we have two family vacation homes (one on my side of the family and one on my husband’s side of the family). Both of these homes are less than four hours away and make for the perfect long weekend getaway.

When we go to either of these homes for a long weekend, we make a big grocery store run and mostly cook while we are there. Going out to eat while on vacation can add up to being a HUGE expense. If you don’t have the luxury of a family vacation home, I would recommend checking out Airbnb or VRBO for inexpensive accommodation options. And, no matter where you go, going for a long weekend rather than a full week will save you tons of money.

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My husband and I budget a bit differently, but I want to share a couple of my best budget tips. First, think of an amount of money that you can “live off of” for a month. Think of the cost of all your bills and expenses and allow a little wiggle room for extra things that come up. To make it easy, let’s say that number is $2,000. Make sure your checking account has this $2,000 in it at the beginning of the month…but every single penny AFTER that, you need to dump into your savings account. And, this savings account does not need to be touched. Unless it is a dire emergency, do not transfer money from your savings account to your checking account. A spur-of-the-moment trip to Target does not count as a dire emergency. This was HUGE for me. Before I started doing this, I would hold off on putting any money into my savings account until I had a certain amount of money to dump into it. Once I changed my mindset, I ended up putting a LOT more money into my savings than I ever had before. My other major budget tip is to treat budgeting like a diet. With a diet, you must allow yourself to occasionally indulge on a small scoop of mint-chocolate-chip ice cream (or whatever your can’t-live-without dessert may be). If you try to white knuckle your way through without ever indulging, you will eventually find yourself at the bottom of the empty half-gallon of ice cream. You’ll eventually give in and binge like crazy on the ice cream you’ve been trying to resist. Budgeting is the same way. Find a happy medium between spending and saving. Allow yourself to indulge on that pair of jeans you’ve been eyeing for a month so that you don’t find yourself with a $1,000+ credit card bill after a shopping spree or spending “binge.”

The second most important part of our journey was setting goals. We would absolutely not be where we are today without having set (lots of) goals. We dated for five years before we got married, and even while we were dating, we would discuss our goals. Purchasing our dream home was our biggest goal and was something we thought of and discussed almost daily. All the staying at home we did on the weekends? It was relatively easy for us to do because we had very specific goals and a very specific timeline on when we wanted to reach this goal.

Dreaming about the specifics of our dream house together was motivating for both of us. As cliché as it sounds, set your goals high and work together to do whatever possible to attain these goals. Whether it is a dream home or a first home, with saving and goal setting -- you can make it happen!

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Do you want The Happiness Advantage?

Attend Hospice’s Living Your Best Life Event October 4.

You may have heard the news about the upcoming event, Living Your Best Life, organized by Hospice & Palliative CareCenter. On October 4th, happiness expert Shawn Achor will be leading a discussion on the power of being happy. This event is going to be an extraordinary opportunity for team building and personal enrichment.

Several local corporate leaders have enthusiastically sponsored Living Your Best Life, with the intent to send members of their team for the ultimate happiness experience.

Sponsors include: Allegacy Federal Credit Union, BB&T, Dewey’s Bakery, Kilpatrick Townsend, Novant Health, and Storywork International.

Dewey’s is opening up this opportunity for 20 of their employees. “I am looking forward to being a part of the process that is bringing this simple, yet powerful, message to the community, and we are especially excited to hear Shawn Achor speak!” shared Scott Livengood, President and CEO of Dewey’s.

“Our defined purpose at Dewey’s is to ‘create pure delight’ with our mission ‘to be a valued partner in helping our customers celebrate, every day.’ In other words, happiness is a term that is integral to celebration, therefore, synonymous with our corporate vision. We have already begun to adopt some of Shawn’s principles in our company; they have been well-received and greatly appreciated.”

Scott continued, “On a personal note, I have read Shawn’s books and watched his presentation on TED Talks. Though I’m familiar with his message, I know that attending a live workshop will highly elevate the experience. It’s an experience I look forward to sharing with our employees and the community.”

Laura Holby and Melissa Phipps, both of Novant Health, are similarly excited.

“In addition to being a sponsor of the Hospice & Palliative CareCenter’s ‘Live Your Best Life’ event, Novant Health has chosen Shawn Achor’s bestselling book, The Happiness Advantage, for our 2016 Novant Health Reads system-wide book discussion,” shared Melissa. “The response has been truly overwhelming, with over 14,000 team members participating!”

For those who work in health care, they take care of other’s needs first, and it’s easy to make that a habit outside the job as well. “It’s a catch-22, though,” noted Melissa.

“When we don’t take time to take care of ourselves – including our own happiness and

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personal wellness – we can’t provide great care to others. Our mission is to provide the very best care, at every single interaction, in every Novant Health facility. To do that we need to have the very best people. The happiest people. The healthiest people.

This workshop, the luncheon, the Novant Health Reads book discussion, and our own internal audience with Shawn are all ways in which we can help our team members be the remarkable caregivers they need to be, for every single person we care for.”

Laura agrees. “We want our Novant Health team members to be empowered to find their ‘happy.’ Whether it is better work-life balance, pursuing that dream degree, taking a day off to volunteer, signing up for the guitar lessons you’ve always wanted to take, or removing the obstacles that prevent you from making it to the gym – whatever it is that refills and refuels you – go find it! Do it! If we can improve ourselves internally, we’ll find that all of our places of influence externally will follow suit.”

“The term “hospice,” is for many, synonymous with death. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Hospice is about life, the dignity of life, living fully with intentionality, and finding hope and happiness in every day… even when those days are coming to a close. Hospice is about living your best life. We like to say that we don’t help people die; rather we help people live fully until they die. Most people know there are health benefits that come from positive thinking and gratitude – and choosing happiness has a profound impact on a person’s life, even their final chapters.” ~ Ann Gauthreaux, Director of Public Relations for Hospice & Palliative CareCenter.

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BY BILL HEATH Picture a group of early American settlers, just finishing up another crop-growing season, being in a happy-harvesting mindset. What was something they did for fun? Play music, and lots of it! They brought that music with them from across the sea. They taught their children the songs and how to play the musical instruments they used. Music to them was healing and was meant to be shared and cherished by all. The songs they sang were about things that mattered to them -- traditions and heritage, each with its own story to tell…

When people get together in a musical setting, something changes. Music instantly makes everything better. It allows people to forget their troubles and problems. It unites us in a way that nothing else can. Music will make the shyest person move around, and it possesses some kind of magic element that most everyone willingly absorbs.

Owens Daniels is a local photographer that is all about that “love” of music and possesses the talent to capture it with an artistic eye, grace and style. We got together one day to discuss working together on some form of project. His instinctive awareness of history has inspired me greatly, and he helped me to fully understand the true value of history; in that, everything comes from the land we walk upon...our food, our water, ourselves -- it all comes from the land. He coined the phrase “Muddy Creek Land.” What happens at “The Creek” comes from the surroundings, the history of the land; we are just the latest form, celebrating the land, just as in days of old.

We will celebrate “Muddy Creek Land” with music, and through the mega-talented eye of Owens Daniels on Sunday, September 18th starting at 5pm in the Muddy Creek Music Hall.

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PHOTOS BY OWENS DANIELS

As the musical director at the Muddy Creek Cafe and Music Hall, I have witnessed so many magical musical moments, ranging from tears of joy and fun time sing-alongs to a large group of people dancing on a “Peace Train.” It’s such a joy to be associated with music in this way, and nothing could be more fulfilling than to be able to experience it on a weekly basis; or at least nothing that I have found in my lifetime. With at least seven musical shows a week, one can’t help but find himself or herself immersed in the magic of music.

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Be Gracious, Even if it Kills You

BY STACY LEIGHTON

“Be pretty if you can, be witty if you must, but be gracious if it kills you.”

– Elsie De Wolfe “Be gracious even if it kills you.”

I laugh a little at that, because at this very moment, I am on hold with our internet provider, AGAIN. We’ve had this trouble for months. I’ll admit, I’ve been tempted to lose my patience, even growl a little. But I won’t, because when you are gracious, you don’t.

I realize this tech is just trying to do her job. It’s not her fault. So I decide to remain calm and pleasant (if persistent).

And guess what?! Looks like I’m getting a new modem! Free of charge, everyone’s happy and everybody wins.

Graciousness is defined as being kind, thoughtful and aware of others.

Benevolent. Courteous. Every day we are all faced with challenges or even challenging people. Technology may have complicated things even more. Today’s technology has created a social system in which most of our interactions have become instant and, all too often, impersonal. That means we’re going to have to be even more mindful. Because without it, carefully cultivated relationships can fail just as instantly and impersonally.

Southern women, you know what I mean. Perhaps I am preaching to the choir. Here in the South, we believe being gracious is not just a behavior strategy for tough times, but a way of life. And it’s everywhere. You just need to know what you’re looking for. In preparation for this article, I decided to spend a week ‘people watching,’ (which is really fascinating by the way!).

I visited the airport, the DMV, the gym, the grocery store and more. I carefully recorded what I witnessed. I discovered that graciousness presents common characteristics. Gracious people…

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1. Work to find the good in other

8. Do not hold grudges. They make

courteous in all relationships and environments – at home, work, or in public, and with family, friends, co-workers and strangers.

attention to others’ mistakes or shortcomings.

people and situations.

every effort to forgive and forget past transgressions.

2. Are kind to strangers.

9. Do not compete with others and 3. Practice gratitude, and are quick they avoid “one-upping.” to show appreciation.

10. Are careful not to embarrass 4. Are consistently polite and others, and will not draw 5. Shy away from the limelight, and often cast it elsewhere.

6. Respect others’ opinions,

even if they disagree. They do not respond to confrontation because they recognize the difference between disagreeing and being disagreeable.

7. Are good listeners. They

understand that often it is kinder to listen than to talk about themselves. They listen openly without over-sharing, judging, distracting or anticipating the next topic change.

11. Maintain awareness of the feelings and sensitivities of those around them. They consciously refrain from using offensive words, gestures or behaviors.

12. Actively seek to make others feel comfortable, welcome, and appreciated.

13. Consider that most people are

doing the best they can with what they know.

14. Are ‘grace under fire.’ They never lose their temper, they anticipate frustration and employ strategies to stay calm and focused.

15. Recognize when they are wrong and make amends.

Gracious people enjoy rich relationships and rewarding experiences. They are the peacekeepers and problem solvers in our communities. They may be a group leader or a quiet, consistent presence in the shadows. Some are extroverts while others are introverts. But make no mistake, gracious people are not weak. Indeed, being gracious in the face of adversity or an impersonal, instant gratification society, such as this, takes the greatest strength of character.

Learning to be gracious may be a challenge for some. We may need to slow down, to pay closer attention to our behavior and those around us.

Sometimes we are going to have to ignore the ungraciousness of others, and rise above it. Being gracious won’t kill you; on the contrary, with practice and patience, graciousness can become a very rewarding way of life.

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SATCHEL – A Cherokee Girl Tells All

BY VONDA HENDERSON

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Meeting Martha Chamberlain was a fascinating experience.

Her strong faith and love of family and friends is evident. She appreciates learning and has a storyteller’s way of drawing you in as she shares about her life experiences. And, she has had so many experiences to share. Originally from Pennsylvania, she and her husband have lived in a number of states, including Virginia, Massachusetts, Ohio, Tennessee, Maryland, and now in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Along the way, she and her husband also spent four years as missionaries in Zambia, Africa.

Martha shared that at a young age she began writing and really doesn’t recall a time that writing was not part of her life. Her first historic fiction was about King Edward of Great Britain. To Martha, “Writing is a way to communicate.”

Martha and her husband initially came to Winston-Salem four years ago to conduct research for the book she was writing on Chief Junaluska. They decided to stay and settled into their historic home in Old Salem. History is all around their home as they watch the archeological dig uncover Moravian artifacts from their dining room window.

INSPIRATION FOR SATCHEL – A CHEROKEE GIRL TELLS ALL:

Martha feels that sharing one’s history is important so that future generations have some insight into their heritage. As Martha asks, “If you don’t tell it, who will?” Her love of history is evident in the story she has woven around her character, Madaya, incorporating historic fact into the life story of this Cherokee girl.

ABOUT SATCHEL – A CHEROKEE GIRL TELLS ALL:

Satchel – A Cherokee Girl Tells All is a recounting of the life of Madaya, a young Cherokee, who carries with her a satchel filled with items that remind her of events in her life. While not of any particular importance to anyone else, these items weave the story of her life as Madaya tells of their meaning. Like many works of historic fiction, some of the characters are based on people who lived at that period of time. Chief Junaluska is a part of history as was the Trail of Tears. The Squire is also a real person who died in an accident when the well he was digging in Old Salem caved in on him. Madaya’s experiences as the Cherokee were rounded up to undertake what became known as the Trail of Tears is heartbreaking and no doubt as bad or worse than Madaya remembers. The loss of life and conditions described mirror a dark period in our history, as does Squire’s recounting of his capture and experience with the slave traders.

As Madaya grows, her other experiences also mirror historic events (the forced education of Cherokee children for instance).

The insight into the day-to-day life of the Cherokee as told by Chief Junaluska during his last days was fascinating. A glimpse beyond battles into the ceremony and what the tasks and roles of men and women were in the Cherokee culture made

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the reading most interesting. As a storyteller, Martha excels in bringing her readers into the world of the characters, and it sometimes is difficult to remember that you’re reading a novel and not actual history.

WHERE TO FIND SATCHEL – A CHEROKEE GIRL TELLS ALL:

Contact Martha at her website (chamberlainbooks.com) or via e-mail at marthachamberlain.wordshop@gmail.com. Martha will have a booth at the upcoming Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors (September 8-11 at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts). Satchel: A Cherokee Girl Tells All is also available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, the Moravian Book Shop and Butner’s in Old Salem, as well as the Lake Junaluska Café and Bookshop.

Martha will also be at the Flour Box Café & Tea Room (in Old Salem) for their wine tasting and book signing events in the fall.

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Lessons from My Furry Friend

BY MEGAN TAYLOR

Pets are more than animals living in our homes; they are family members. We provide for them, spend time with them and love them like the rest of our family.

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My family got our dog when I was in the second grade.

Sixteen years later, our little miniature poodle with apricot colored fur named Gidget is still an important, lovable part of our lives. Looking back at the past years, Gidget has taught my family and me lifelong lessons, such as the ones below.

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Forgive easily -- Sometimes forgiving others is easier said than done. However, when you can forgive easily, life will be better. Dogs are quick to forgive their owners for their imperfections and will always provide doggie kisses and an “it’s ok, I still love you” look.

Always drink plenty of water -- Okay, Gidget might not have many choices when it comes to beverages. However, water is always her to-go choice and should be ours, as well. We all know the proven health benefits of drinking plenty of H2O, so why aren’t we following them? To determine how much you should drink, go with the common 8x8 rule – eight, eight-ounce glasses daily.

Follow your instincts -- Every pet owner has probably seen their animals on an intense hunt for food. Trust me, when Gidget smells food, nothing stands in her way to find it. She also follows her instincts when it comes to sniffing out a new stranger in the house, looking for her family members or just finding that perfect napping spot on the sofa. Follow your gut instinct, whether it is about a person or situation.

What thought pops into your head first is usually right -- don’t second guess yourself.

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Enjoy the day -- There is nothing better than spending the day eating, playing and sleeping.

Well, that’s at least how Gidget spends it. So, why shouldn’t we model our days after our pets? Pets live in the moment and make the most of their time. As human beings, our goal should be the same. Make every day worth it, and have fun along the way.

Be loyal and dependable -- Since the very beginning, Gidget has always been by my side.

She is a loyal and dependable furry friend to everyone.

We can always count on her to give love, jump for her food and provide us with goofy moments. Being loyal and dependable is an important trait to have. Everyone needs someone they can count on and know they will be there for them, through thick and thin.

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Believe in yourself -- Animals don’t care what others think and will do as they please. They are confident in what they do, whether it’s eating or playing with a toy. We should follow our pets’ actions by believing in ourselves and having confidence in our abilities.

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Always be happy to see your loved ones -- From the beginning, Gidget has greeted us with a wagging tail and jumps of joy as we come through the front door. The excitement she has for seeing loved ones, whether they have been gone five minutes or five weeks, should be the excitement humans have; maybe not with the tail wagging but with lots of smiles and hugs.

Love unconditionally -- This life advice is my favorite. One of our family nicknames for Gidget is “our little bundle of love” because of all the love and kisses she gives us. Whether it is sitting next to us on the sofa, lying in her bed while we are in the kitchen or cheering us up when things go wrong, Gidget is always there. Loving others unconditionally is easy to do. It doesn’t require large gestures but simply small acts of kindness. Just being there for someone and supporting him or her can mean a difference. Love each other unconditionally, just like Gidget does.

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Where a Dog Day Afternoon is a Very Good Thing!

BY CAROLYN S. PETERSON From a very young age, Nicole Tiller, owner and groomer at Bark of the Town Pet Salon & Spa, in Mocksville, NC, knew she would one day work with animals because she had such a deep love for them.

“I started working toward being a veterinarian because I knew I wanted to work with animals every day, and while taking classes toward being a vet tech, I became an apprentice for a groomer at PetSmart.

I loved it so much! As I started a family, my husband and I knew we wanted to raise our kids in a safer area than where I grew up in South Philadelphia, PA, so I looked into areas of where PetSmart had openings, and we landed in WinstonSalem, NC. After working locally at grooming places, I knew that I wanted my own business, to run it the way I feel is most beneficial to the dogs, so in April 2015, I opened Bark of the Town Pet Salon & Spa,” said Nicole. But Nicole’s salon offers something extra for her four-legged visitors.

Playtime and Pampering All in One Place In her experience, Nicole found that many dogs who came in for grooming were anxious because of being kenneled before and after being groomed. “The dogs that come to Bark of the Town can play with the other dogs here. This is a great way to alleviate the stress some dogs have when getting groomed, and to get play and socialization in at the same time. I try not to kennel any of my clients’ dogs, but let them play and nap during their time being groomed. I have dogs I groom, who in the past have had to be sedated for grooming at a vet’s office, but when they come to me, it may take extra patience, but they do great and enjoy their afternoon playing,” said Nicole. For one sweet pup named Sursy, a one-year-old ShihTzu, a day at Bark on the Town makes the life of her mom, Jean Saunders, better. “Sursy has been coming here probably once a month, and she loves it,” commented Jean. “Not only does she come home smelling and looking wonderful, the playtime that she has with the other dogs tires her out, and she takes a long nap at home. She loves it here with Nicole.” Doing what’s best for the dogs in her care is a priority for Nicole.

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“In North Carolina, it’s a scary fact, but anyone can say they’re a groomer.

No certification is needed. I have my AKC Safety Certification, and I believe in continuing education. Staying up on the latest products and services available requires me to do research. I use top of the line shampoos, conditioners, etc., and I don’t scrimp on products or services; I only give the dogs grain-free treats, too. Each grooming includes shampoo and conditioner along with a nail filing, ear cleaning, blueberry facial and anal gland cleaning if needed. Some places charge extra for anything above what they consider the basic grooming, but I believe if a service is beneficial to the dog, it should be included. Why charge extra for a service or care that, as a groomer, you should be doing anyway?” stated Nicole.

Keeping Balance between Family and Business

As a busy business woman and mom to three, Joe, Jr, 17, Jasmyn, 15 and Darrius, 14, and a wife to her husband, Joseph, keeping family and business in check is hard, but Nicole handles it well. “Jasmyn helps me at the salon, and she also participates in creative grooming competitions.

Now that my kids are older, I have the time to dedicate to what I have always wanted to do, and that’s work with dogs every single day. The best thing truly about my job is hanging out with dogs. I can’t understand people who don’t like animals. I find what I do to not only be something I love, but therapeutic. After 19 years, I still love my job and look forward to hopefully expanding the services at the salon. I really want to offer not only grooming but a supervised play center and classes and clubs for pet owners. Offering monthly classes for owners whose dogs are seniors, have allergies, long hair, etc. will help them to be better owners. I try to help my clients any way I can with holistic ways to help their dogs live healthy, from mud baths to paw pet treatments, addressing any paw issues like yeast. I look forward to every day I come to work and also in seeing how my business continues to grow,” Nicole said.

Bark of the Town Pet Salon & Spa is located at 1039 Farmington Rd., Mocksville, NC. For more information, ‘like’ Bark of the Town Pet Salon & Spa on Facebook or call Nicole at 336-354-7955.

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Every Week BED SHEETS: In response to a June 2016 “YouGov” poll, one out of every ten individuals washes their sheets once a month. Showering nightly alters the statistic of what could be imbedded in your sheets; however, the most desirable solution in destroying bacteria and microorganisms, body oils and high numbers of shed skin cells is to wash in hot water and dry once a week. According to the London School of Hygiene, it is believed long intervals between washes will result in a build up, and the washing machine will have difficulty removing germs such as cold viruses or fungi, which could lead to athlete’s foot.

And, don’t forget to wash your pillowcases, too. (Wait at least three months to launder pillows, which is likely to contain dust mites and 16 species of fungi.)

Washing Household Items: Too Little or Not Often Enough?

BY LISA S.T. DOSS We often interpret the word “laundry” as an endless cycle of washing, drying, folding and sorting, which includes putting each item or stack away. From the routine effort of lifting, climbing stairs and walking, bending or reaching, the result should reveal toned arms, legs, and abs. Wouldn’t that be wonderful? One solution is to abandon the habit of tossing every worn item into the hamper after a day’s wear. I know I’m guilty. The rule is tights, blouses, shirts, and, of course, underwear, should be washed after one use; however, pants and jeans, dresses and skirts, bras and camisoles, and pajamas can be tossed in the hamper after the third wear. (Don’t forget to turn all jeans inside-out, wash in cold water, and hang to dry.) Already the weekly load feels less cumbersome. There are greater tasks that are often neglected and saved for a more convenient time. If you wonder how often linens and bedding should be washed, here are the suggested rules.

Every Day The musty smell emanating from kitchen and bath towels, hand towels and washcloths are noticeable, especially in the morning.

Consider how many times a day you return to the same towel to dry your hands. The thought is centered on cleanliness and not necessarily on the tens of millions of dead skin cells that are transferred from hand to towel after every use. Our mindset believes our hands are clean; therefore, the towel is a means to remove water. The thicker the towel, the more likely it will trap moisture and harbor odors. Let us also factor in the humidity index after every shower, which provides the optimal environment for bacteria to grow. While towels are hung to dry, it may not be enough. The solution is to round up all the kitchen and bath towels and replace with fresh towels for the new day.

LAUNDRY TIP: The residue of fabric softener can trap odors.

Vinegar is a natural laundry softener, which promotes softness and the prevention of mold without the lingering worry of sour odors or a pungent [vinegar] smell. Adding baking soda can brighten fabrics and replace expensive detergents made from unknown harmful chemicals.

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LAUNDRY TIP: Perhaps one reason many delay washing “heavy duty” items is the amount of drying time. One solution is to use five or six wool “dryer balls.” Not only does it soften laundry naturally, but it can increase air circulation to shorten drying time and save energy! The dryer balls last for years and are inexpensive!

BATH MATS: This may appear as a trivial topic and a futile battle within your household; yet, how often is your bath mat hung to dry between uses? A busy bathroom may expose the mat to a considerable amount of water with no opportunity for air to circulate. To eliminate the potential for mold and bacteria growth, you may want to start hanging up the mat, or add it to your weekly laundry effort.

Runners, throw rugs, and mats: Even if you have a no-shoes policy in your home, dirt will still be evident in your mats and rugs. Vacuuming and shaking them outdoors is part of the effort. These constantly used areas should be included in your weekly load of laundry.

Once a Month Considering the theme of washing centers around two “hot spots,” the kitchen and the bathroom, it sounds reasonable that robes, mattress pads, and especially shower curtains should be washed monthly.

The task of laundry will never be completed; yet, the feeling of health and cleanliness keeps us moving through the cycles.

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at Fifty(ish):

Why It’s GREAT Not to be in Your 20s

BY STACY LEIGHTON

Oh, ladies! I can’t wait to tell you my latest revelations about being Fabulous at Fifty-ish!! Last week my daughter, her friends, and I went to a karaoke bar. Many of you know that my husband is overseas, and my 25-year-old daughter decided that it was high time Mom went out. We had a wonderful night. She sang, and I watched as my little girl shined. While I was enjoying every minute, I couldn’t help but people watch. The conclusion? It is so GREAT to be in my 50s and no longer in my 20s. It’s just so liberating!

Earlier that evening, when I finally decided to join them I had only 30 minutes to get ready. Having a half hour to get ready is not a problem for women in our 50s. I was ready in a wink, while our 20 something’s needed a few hours. We are more confident, and we know what looks good on us. We no longer need to convene a

committee for a fashion consensus. Really, what takes us longer – getting ready or finding our keys? Finding our keys, of course. Sharing the mirror with a woman in her 50s is great, too! Lipstick, mascara and hair brush – done. Then the mirror is all yours for the night. How delightful it is to be aware of what works for us.

Women who are confident at 50-ish also lack the self-consciousness that women in their 20s practically ooze in a night club setting. That night I watched several women in their 20s go to the ladies room, in pairs, repeatedly. Each time they emerged their make-up was freshened, hair brushed and each time they scanned the crowd to see who was watching. I went to the ladies room once, alone, and didn’t look around to see who was watching. I didn’t care.

While I sat pondering my well-earned smugness, a very handsome 20 something-year-old man sat beside me.

Initially a friend of my daughter’s, he has become a close friend of the family.

It wasn’t long before I noticed the nasty looks I was getting from the 20 something-year-old women in the bar.

We shared a laugh about that. He’s a dear friend and, of course I am married, so I felt very comfortable joking about their perception that I might be a “cougar.”

He wasn’t laughing anymore. When he said “I’ve dated cougars before” I almost choked on my sparkling water.

So naturally I decided to interview him for this article. I asked him “Why (in the world!) would a man in his 20s be attracted to an older woman?!?” Here’s what he said: 1) Older women are beautiful. They look younger than ever. They take care themselves. And isn’t 50 the new 30?

2) They are more confident, which makes them easier to be with and more enjoyable to date.

3) They are intelligent, they have established careers and goals.

4) They are more interesting, they have done more and, read more.

5) Dating them is easier; older women prefer reliability in the men they go out with over frequency. Younger women define their relationship by the frequency of time they spend together.

That kind of frequency is not always possible and can put an unnecessary burden on a relationship.

6) Older women know what they want and are not afraid to ask. Younger women don’t always know what they want, and they think you should.

7) These relationships are uncomplicated, fun, and no one ever talks about their “biological clock” ticking.

“But older women don’t look like women in their 20s, how is that as attractive to you?”

I couldn’t help it, ladies, I had to ask.

His answer is priceless, and I’ll leave you with this:

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“Of course, I have to find them attractive, but there’s more than looks that makes a woman attractive. I am ‘sapiosexual,’ which means one who finds intelligence the most sexually attractive feature.”

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The Art of Arguing

BY ROBIN WHITE ELLIS

Let’s face it...even those we love most are going to dance upon our last nerve at some point. There are peaks and valleys in all forms of relationships, whether they are romantic, parental, based on friendship, or even among coworkers and neighbors. The phrase, “Let the angry word be answered only with a kiss,” is definitely a lofty goal. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to remember that in a heated moment.

I vividly remember a teenage church lock-in when I turned eighteen. We were in the midst of a presidential election, and I was thrilled to be able to vote for the first time.

Typically, a debate erupted regarding the candidates and their platforms. As teenagers, we were all extremely opinionated and completely convinced that we were correct. After supper, we ended up in the fellowship hall with the Democrats at one table, the Republicans at another, and those who simply wanted dessert milling in between. The atmosphere descended into huffy remarks and passive aggressive behavior. It was not exactly the ideal manner of “fellowship.”

Despite the current ongoing and looming presidential debates, where a victor is declared, is there ever truly a winner in an argument? After all, the very nature of “winning” indicates that there must be a loser and pits you against one another. Perhaps this is not such a big deal in the political ring, but between loved ones, such an adversarial outlook can be truly damaging to a relationship. Candidates in elections can walk away without a care, but an argument between loved ones - if handled poorly - can create a rift in the relationship. Below are some things to keep in mind when you have a vested interest in mitigating the damage inflicted upon someone you may disagree with, yet also love.

• THERE ARE NO WINNERS! You can only feel superior when

someone else has been made to feel inferior. That should never be your end goal.

• PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS MORE IMPORTANT THAN ISSUES! If you are descending into a pit of hurled insults, you have completely left the issue at hand and are only causing damage to someone’s psyche.

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• SOME PEOPLE NEED A COOL DOWN! While you may be able to jump right in and debate your side, others will need a few minutes or more to regain control of their emotions and see clearly.

• SHOCKINGLY, YOU MAY BE WRONG! Never forget that there is a very real possibility that you may not be in the right. It is not the happiest thought, but definitely something to consider.

• YOU ARE NOT OMNISCIENT! Using vast generalizations that imply “all” or “everything” is a certain way is a sure-fire method of sounding foolish and judgmental.

• YOU MUST RESPECT ANOTHER POINT OF VIEW! You may not agree with your loved one, but it is an integral part of any relationship to show respect and care for not only their person, but also their feelings and opinions.

• STAY ON TOPIC! There is no need for your discussion to delve into every past mistake your loved one ever made.

• NEVER TURN A MISTAKE INTO A FAULT! If you are using a person’s past mistakes to drive your point home, you may just drive that person away. We all make mistakes.

• CHOOSE YOUR BATTLES WISELY! Sometimes, it simply is not worth it. We all have to agree to disagree at times.

• STEP AWAY BEFORE IT PLUMMETS TO A PERSONAL LEVEL! When emotions have been given free reign over logic and feelings are injured, you have not only lost your argument, you have hurt someone.

Rumi, an ancient poet, wrote, “Raise your words, not your voice.

It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.” That phrase brings my own grandmother to mind. As I grew up, she heard every silly, uninformed opinion I ever had and never once did she bother to argue with me. She gently shared her own thoughts and listened lovingly to mine. Her kind smiles and unwavering affection brought me to my senses better than any informed, harsh debate ever could. It reminded me that there is no need to compete with a loved one! We don’t need to jump on our stumps every time a disagreement is at hand. Arguing heatedly is not communication – it is simply chaos. So when the time comes that you feel the need to say what you mean, remember not to say it mean!

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Why I Turned Off ALL of my Push Notifications

BY BROOKE EAGLE

A few days ago I was at an event with several of my girlfriends.

All of the sudden, I heard several simultaneous “dings” on the phones of everyone I was with. I looked at my phone (as did everyone else), but I didn’t see anything. Everyone else apparently had gotten a Facebook message from a large group message that we were all in. Don’t worry. They weren’t leaving me out…I just don’t have push notifications on my phone. I don’t see Facebook messages come through until I log into my Facebook account on my computer. This goes for every app on my phone. I don’t get an alert every time someone likes one of my Instagram photos nor does my phone ding every time someone re-pins one of my pins on Pinterest. I don’t even have notifications for my email…because if I did…my husband would go insane due to the constant dinging that would occur nearly 24 hours a day. My email never stops!

The only things that my phone alerts me of are phone calls, text messages and events on my calendar. I’m sure you are thinking…why in the world would you do this? My answer to this is that it keeps me sane. I turned all these notifications off about a year and a half ago. I can’t tell you how refreshing it was. If we are honest with ourselves, we’ll admit that most of the time, we don’t need to immediately know that our Aunt Sue commented on our profile picture or that Joe Smith and 15 others re-pinned your Kale salad recipe.

In addition to feeling refreshed after turning off these notifications, I also noticed that I felt significantly less stressed.

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In hindsight, it was extremely overwhelming to constantly have banners pop up on my phone and constant dings begging for my attention. When I was receiving all of these constant alerts, I couldn’t help but check on whatever app it was immediately.

I mean, I can’t have my Aunt Sue upset with me for not immediately responding to her comment that she left on my photo! Ha! I know this sounds ridiculous, but these were my subconscious thoughts at the time.

The reduced stress level is the biggest benefit of turning off your push notifications. However, if that isn’t enough for you, think about how much time you will save. If you remove these alerts from your phone, you will automatically check your social media accounts less throughout the day. And, we all know how much of a time-sucker social media is…no matter how much we may love it! I think we can all agree that feeling less stress and gaining more time in your day is something that we all could use. I challenge you to turn off your push notifications and see what happens!

Here’s how you do it: (This is for iPhone users, though I’m sure similar steps can be taken for other phones as well.)

Go to Settings. Go to Notifications. Go to each app on your phone and, where it says “allow notifications,” swipe it to the left so that it is no longer green. Also note, when you initially download any app on your phone, it will ask you if you want to allow push notifications…tap “don’t allow.”

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A City’s Canvas: Sarah Kelly

PRO F ILES O F ART IS T S O F DO WNT O WN WINS T O N S ALEM

BY DAVID WILLARD “To live on a day-to-day basis is insufficient for human beings; we need to transcend, transport, escape; we need meaning, understanding and explanation; we need to see overall patterns in our lives. We need hope, the sense of a future.

And we need freedom (or, at least, the illusion of freedom) to get beyond ourselves, whether with telescopes and microscopes and our everburgeoning technology, or in states of mind that allow us to travel to other worlds, to rise above our immediate surroundings.” Oliver Sack’s quote says a lot about the human condition.

It is important for all of us to be able to see beyond our own four walls; to see the world outside of our own, or even, at times, to see our world differently.

Perhaps ironically, nowhere can this be done more effectively than through the creation of others, or more specifically, through the art others create. Art can be that vessel that opens your eyes, conjures emotion or even takes you away to a world of imagination. Sarah Kelly is fully aware of this power that art possesses, and she embraces it.

Sarah Kelly, a graduate of Guilford College, is a young artist to look for in the downtown scene, who is as passionate about art as she is the life she leads because, for her, they are inseparable.

“I think probably by the time I was in middle school, I started to realize my interests were pretty different from a lot of the people around me,” said Kelly. “I’d rather spend a Friday night reading or drawing or going to the craft store than being herded to a movie in a mini-van with a group of friends. I remember one night in particular, in high school; I’d decided to draw a portrait of Hank Sr. for my cousin for Christmas.

I stayed up all night and finished it, but I had no idea how much time had passed until it started getting light out, and I thought ‘what in the world just happened?’ It was like time stopped, and the world was quiet in the most amazing way. Like nothing mattered except the next line I had to put down -- and I knew I had to keep making art.”

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Kelly’s style, as is her life, is continually changing. “My style is always evolving,” said Kelly. “My interests are so varied (within and outside of art) that I’m constantly inspired by new things, and it takes my art in different directions. My primary training is in oil painting, and my painting tends to be somewhere in the realm of what I call ‘altered realism.’ I think I started calling it that because my first abstract paintings were based on these semi-symbolic still life’s (altars). I also like to make functional ceramics and some mixed media things. More and more I see my creations in different media having a congruent aesthetic, and I can’t wait to see how it develops over time. I’m learning to let my art be what it is rather than try to box myself into one genre or medium, and exciting things are happening!”

As you can tell, art, to Kelly, is much more than a passive activity. “For me -- emotionally and physically, art is a necessity,” said Kelly. “If I’m not making art, I can get into a funk really quickly. Art, in general -- art is everything. Art is culture; art is life. It’s the lens to understanding the world and human history. Most people don’t realize how much we have discovered about the cultures of the world (new and old) because of art objects and paintings from the past. You can learn so much about any culture or time period in history by looking at the art that was being created.”

Learning about and “seeing” the world around us is, indeed, an important part of the human condition. It is so important that it can shape our personal world. The one that exists between those “four walls.” In fact, if we are lucky, it can bring those four walls crashing down to create something even better; something that may have only existed in our own imaginations, or maybe, in paintings hung in a small gallery in downtown Winston-Salem.

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YMCA Bright Beginnings: Making a Difference in a Child’s Life

BY MEGAN TAYLOR

The beginning of school can be an exciting time for a student. It’s a time for a fresh start complete with new school supplies and a new outfit. However, getting the essentials needed for school can be harder for some children.

Thankfully, with the help of the YMCA Bright Beginnings program, all students can start the school year on the right foot.

The YMCA Bright Beginnings program focuses on providing students from low-income families with the necessities needed to start school by giving them a new backpack and school supplies. Also, the children get to go shopping, where they pick out an outfit, shoes, socks and underwear. For this shopping experience, they are paired with a volunteer, who becomes their shopping buddy.

This past August, the Jerry Long Family YMCA in Clemmons held this fun event for its fifth year in a row. Five of our team members from Forsyth Magazines took part, and we all walked away with great memories. The focus of the program was on families in the Clemmons area. All of the students were from four elementary schools: Morgan, Southwest, Clemmons and Ward Elementary.

More than 70 volunteers and children participated, and the night began with dinner and a chance to get to know each other. Afterward, everyone boarded buses for the local K-mart for the

shopping experience, where $50 gift cards were given to each student. These gift cards were provided by the YMCA Annual Giving Fund. As the group flooded into the store, the excitement in all of the children’s eyes was indescribable.

Everyone was instructed to spend his or her $50 completely. With the help of K-mart’s support, each child walked away with multiple new clothing items, allowing them to be confident on the first day of school.

I was paired with a little girl in the second grade. It was so motivating shopping for the different items because I knew I was making an impact in her life. One of the items she needed the most was socks. To make sure this need was met, we ended up with three pairs of socks, along with a dress, jeans, shoes and underwear. As she wears these items throughout the year, they will hopefully remind her of the special meaning of the night.

Before leaving K-mart, all the volunteers and children enjoyed snacks of popcorn, cookies and drinks. Once back at the YMCA, all of the students left feeling fearless and ready for school. The most memorable part was seeing the store filled with smiles and laughter from all the children and volunteers.

Forsyth Woman Publisher Keela Johnson reflects on her experience as being

very gratifying. “I will definitely be participating in Bright Beginnings next year,” said Johnson. “The experience was so rewarding. I enjoyed getting to know my assigned child before we went shopping. He was a lot of fun, and it was fun to help him pick out shoes and an outfit for the first day of school.”

Robin Bralley, Publisher of Forsyth Family, was paired with a little girl who loved to shop. “I had the cutest little girl,” said Bralley. “Her enthusiasm was contagious, and her excitement about getting a new outfit was so fulfilling. The Bright Beginnings program is a great way to demonstrate to local kids in need that their community cares about them and wants to see them succeed in school.”

I have always been one to volunteer for any event, especially if it involved children. When the time came to sign up, I didn’t have to think twice and immediately added my name to the volunteer list. The night was more than just helping pick out a new outfit; it was helping children prepare themselves to be successful in a new school year. It was helping children have the confidence and assurance in their abilities and the knowledge that they can accomplish anything. After all, doesn’t everyone feel like they can take on the world with new clothes?

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THE MONTHLY BUDGET

BY DENISE HEIDEL

Budget Bzzzzz isn’t about complicated investments or extreme couponing.

It’s about smart, simple, money-saving solutions that won’t involve a total overhaul of your life!

Last month, we explored the different programs available for budget tracking. This month, we’re going to discuss writing the monthly budget. Every month is different. There’s no such thing as a “set it and forget it” when it comes to creating a monthly budget; this is a life lesson it took me years to figure out. I was a master of guesstimations…but I wasn’t that great at my projections. My optimism at the beginning of a month wasn’t always compatible with my reality at the end of the month. These days, every month, my husband I sit down to discuss the monthly budget about two weeks before the new month begins (since that is the check from which we begin paying the next month’s bills).

Our discussion includes the following:

A recap of our fixed expenses.

Our mortgage and car payment are the same amounts each month. We are on equal billing for Duke Energy and know our internet payment will automatically deduct from our checking account on a certain date. We talk about health insurance, car insurance, savings account (which we treat like a bill), and our Audible subscription. All of these have set costs and are easy to manage. This recap can feel redundant, but we both feel it’s an important part of the discussion.

A review of our irregular expenses.

Our monthly gas bill for our home fluctuates, but we look at the previous month’s bill and get an estimate of what we can expect for the coming month. Then, we analyze groceries, eating out, entertainment, gas for the car, etc.…

Like everyone, food expenses always fluctuate to some degree. Groceries and eating out are, without question, our biggest discussion point. We consistently try to look for ways to save on our food bill. We remind each other that we want to limit our eating out, cook at home, and control our portions.

A discussion of other expenses.

Do we need to replace any clothes that have worn out?

If so, what do we need, and where will we look to shop for the replacements? Are our pets due for a vet visit or do the dogs need their heartworm medicine refilled? Are there any home projects we are ready to begin and how much will they cost? What about our cars? Is one due for an oil change this month or another service that we need to factor into the budget? My husband is a drummer, so we evaluate the needs he has for his equipment – are there any drumheads that need to be replaced or is he running low on sticks?

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A discussion of upcoming events.

Do we have a birthday for which we need to buy a gift? Is there a special party we’ve been invited to that we need to budget a hostess gift? Have we planned for the holidays within the month? Are we entertaining at our house? If so, how many people are we expecting, and what do we (eh-hem, “I”) want to make? My husband likes to ride his ATV, so we factor $50 for the trip if he’s itching to get out.

Are we going to put money away this month for the holidays or vacation? Do either of us have a doctor appointment in the coming month for which we need to factor in co-payments? How much should we set aside for “miscellaneous” expenses?

Evaluate income.

After we have the discussion about expenses, Wayne and I sit down with our budgeting program of choice (EveryDollar.com). We put in our expected income, but we never include any specialty income.

For instance, we have lines on the budget for any commission I might earn or band money my husband may get through one of his performances, but they are budgeted at zero. We do that because that income fluctuates too much and we don’t want to be dependent upon it. When that money arrives, great! It’s gravy to the budget, but not something we depend on.

Writing the budget.

As I said at the beginning of this, we write a new budget every month. We ask a lot of questions. We spend about an hour a month discussing these matters, and it’s time well-spent. While I schedule our payments, he is aware of where we are financially, and there aren’t any secrets or frustrations about our spending habits. This is what WE agreed to, and we’re both committed to the budget. The word “budget” has a negative connotation, but we’ve found a new way to look at it. For us, it’s a term of empowerment. We are in charge and making decisions about our money, rather than our old method of simply hoping for the best.

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How Facebook Helps My Road Rage

BY DENISE HEIDEL

One of the things I love about Facebook is sharing with my family and friends about various moments in my life. Whether I am sharing about an accomplishment, pictures from a fun event, a funny meme, or even a fantastic new recipe I want to try, Facebook is an opportunity to tell personal stories. I appreciate the ease in which I can communicate with so many in my life all at once. I work hard to post only positive content, and ignore all the political posts (another positive of Facebook is that it’s given me opportunities to practice patience and acceptance that other people are entitled to some really dumb ideas). Facebook is also a big part of how we get to know one another these days. For instance, thanks to Facebook, I’ve learned that my cousin in Kentucky has a wickedly fun sense of humor that was totally unexpected. Thanks to Facebook, all of my friends know that I have a borderline obsession with coffee. And thanks to Facebook, my moments of road rage are documented for all of my Facebook friends to see.

Yeah, I handle road rage a little differently. While I used to be noted for my aggressive driving and lead foot tendencies, I’m a pretty tame driver these days, and rarely drive above the speed limit, with hands that are almost always at 10 and 2. With the calm that has come with age, long gone are the days of yelling at other drivers and of course, I’ve never been known to demonstrate my frustration with hand gestures. Instead, I turn to Facebook (when I’m safely stopped, of course) and let my sarcastic side take the wheel.

What’s on your mind?

At the request of friends, who have regularly suggested that I turn my passive aggressive notes into an article, I’m sharing a few of these moments. Enjoy!

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Dear Highly Animated Woman Who Rode My Bumper for Half A Mile Down Lewisville-Clemmons Road,

Dear Woman at Bojangles,

While your range of hand gestures, obviously timed to go along with the melodic droning of your car horn was quite impressive, a few things to note: 1) There were cars beside of me and in front of me. While I’d have loved to get out of your way, I’m not exactly sure where you expected me to go, short of actually running up on the sidewalk.

2) If you were late for work, I promise, without even knowing your salary, you don’t make enough money to justify the potential car wrecks and tickets your behavior behind a wheel will undoubtedly lead to in the near future.

3) Since you turned into the shopping center that includes both McDonalds and Krispy Kreme, perhaps you were hungry, and that was the reason for your rudeness and road rage, well... I understand hangry. Been there. But a hamburger from McDonalds is hardly worth the extreme effort you were putting forth, though if you were headed for Krispy Kreme, I can appreciate the urgency. That “Hot Now” sign has tempted many a hangry driver....

Whatever your reason for your incredibly rude and un-ladylike behavior, I’m just going to offer you a “bless your heart” and hope that for the rest of the day, people stay out of your way.

Drive safely, Denise

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I get it. The slogan is “It’s Bo-Time,” and from what I hear, Bojangles’ iced tea is to die for... I wouldn’t know. I’m the only Southerner on the planet who doesn’t like iced tea. But what I do know are Southern manners which include going through the drive through properly if you need a refill on your beverage... not cutting off me and the other two drivers who have patiently waited our turn in line.

You are rude, and I hope you hit a speed bump and spilled your drink.

Sincerely, Denise

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September 27, 2012 Driving to work and I had the opportunity to be a part of one of those exceptionally rare motorist moments... When I and six other drivers united together as a team to box in the aggressive road bully who cut at least three of us off in a one mile stretch.

To my unknown teammates in this morning’s war on dangerous driving, I raise my coffee cup to you and wish each of you a good day!

Remember to drive safely and if you get in my way, you never know… I may be sharing our experience on Facebook.

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The Importance of Fostering Dogs

Help Make a Dog Ready for a Forever Home

BY CAROLYN S. PETERSON I’ve had a heart for animals since I was a little girl, and the first kitten I’d ever seen wandered up to my grandparents’ farm when I was about five years old. From that first ‘mew,’ I knew animals would one day play an important role in my life. Over the years, dogs, cats and yes, one horse, came and went, but I couldn’t wait until I could do something that I felt made a difference for animals. Over 40 years later, I have been a pet owner of both dogs and cats and become involved in fostering dogs and have found that, even though I can’t change the world for every dog, I can change one dog’s world at a time.

Every Dog Deserves a Forever Home

While many potential pet owners are interested in adopting dogs that come from a shelter or other negative situations, many individuals aren’t equipped to help the dog make the transition into a normal home. By fostering dogs and using your patience, love and understanding of a dog’s unique needs, you can help the dog adjust to life in a healthy home and ensure that it will have a smooth, successful transition.

Similar to the way that children sometimes have to be placed into foster care while a permanent adoptive situation is found, pets sometimes need a place to stay while a long-term care solution is developed and put into place. This can be anywhere from a few days, as in most of the cases I have helped on, to a few months.

Keeping the Goal in Mind

The ultimate goal and responsibility of someone who is fostering dogs is to see that the dogs are adopted into a home where the animal can thrive emotionally and physically. Sometimes you can help a family who is temporarily displaced due to relocating or moving by keeping their dog or animal until they can get settled. In some cases, long-term fostering may be required, but with the owner eventually reclaiming their pet.

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Another way animals come to be in foster care is through local shelters. The sad truth is that when a dog comes into a shelter, it is medically cleared to be put up for adoption, but it is also given a kill date. If an animal hasn’t been adopted by the predetermined date, either the animal is euthanized, or it is picked up by a rescue group. My personal experience has been to assist rescue groups in ‘pulling’ a dog from local shelters when their time is up and help transport them to a rescue group. I have helped eight dogs in this manner, and I have to admit it is the best feeling in the world to know you’ve helped an animal along on its journey to a loving home. For Nick Jongebleod of Clemmons, NC, his experience with fostering became a heartwarming story of making a difference in a dog’s life and a woman’s life, too.

“Several years ago I found a dog on Peacehaven Road, and I knew as busy as that road is, he wouldn’t make it very long, so I got him in my car, and eventually I fostered him on behalf of the Forsyth Humane Society until a home was found for him. The woman who adopted him ultimately found me and told me over the phone how ‘Roscoe,’ the dog, had saved her life. You never know when you save an animal the difference you will make,” said Nick.

Fostering dogs can be a very rewarding experience for people who like to have dogs around them. Not only will you be blessed by their companionship, but you will rest easy with the knowledge that you did something good in helping keep the dog from dying.

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Kaci Baez moved to Clemmons, NC in 2012. Before that, Kaci grew up as a Navy brat and lived all over U.S. and its territories, finally settling into college at the University of Florida, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations. After college graduation, Kaci worked in public relations in NYC for three years, which led to a career at Yale University in New Haven, CT. While at Yale, Kaci worked in communications at the Yale University School of Medicine and as a marketing and communications manager for the Yale Center for British Art. Kaci met her husband in CT, and they moved south to enjoy the warmer weather and southern hospitality. Kaci now works as the Marketing and Communications Director for A Child’s World Learning Centers, the largest independently owned and operated early childhood education centers in the Greater Winston-Salem area. Kaci enjoys increasing awareness about the award-winning schools throughout the community and is involved with the Junior League of Winston-Salem, Professional Women of Winston-Salem (PWWS), and the LewisvilleClemmons Chamber of Commerce. She enjoys spending time with her husband and young daughter Liliana, as well as reading, traveling and catching up with friends and family.

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Raina Haque, JD, is the founder and lead attorney of Erdös Intellectual Property Law. For her, creativity and critical analysis go hand-in-hand. She sees her practice as not just a profession, but a calling. She is an intellectual property attorney registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and a graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Law. She has served as counsel to major healthcare and research institutions. She clerked in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of North Carolina where she analyzed business litigation and drafted precedent-setting legal opinions that became the law of the Federal Middle District of North Carolina. Before joining the legal profession, she was a business analyst and software engineer at a major Wall Street financial firm in New York City, New York.

She was a research fellow at the National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences in the Neurotoxicology and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance labs. At Wellesley College, her alma mater, she majored in bioinformatics.

Raina is not just a techie and science geek--she devotes as much attention to history and creative writing. At Wellesley College, she minored in Middle Eastern studies. She has written several poems, short stories, and screenplays. Her favorite causes are those that seek to empower marginalized groups.

She sees intellectual property law as a way to resist marginalization by connecting creativity to productivity.

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Rachel Morris has is a recent graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, and she has a degree in journalism and mass communication, with a concentration in editing and graphic design. She spent time after college working as a multimedia intern at UNC Health Care. Some of her designs are featured on their website and in June, she turned her focus from health care to fashion when she joined Hip Chics in Clemmons. Since accepting her new position, Rachel has redesigned the Hip Chics website and assumed responsibility for their social media. Rachel is focused on the local aspect of Hip Chics, as well as helping to establish a strong and active online presence. She is full of fun and creative ideas for the future and also works as a freelance designer. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys playing and watching sports, reading, music, playing trivia with friends, spending time with her cat, as well as lettering and designing.

DR. CANDACE THRIFT

Dr. Candace Thrift has won this year’s North Carolina Young Veterinarian of the Year for 2016. The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association awards someone who has graduated within the last five years, who is working in the field, and contributing to their community.

The University of Georgia graduate works for Sullivan Equine Veterinarian Service in Walkertown, North Carolina where she has worked since 2015. Previously Thrift interned for a year at Carolina Equine Hospital in Brown’s Summit, North Carolina. Also, she has also been an associate veterinarian at Greenville Mobile Equine Services, located in Greenville, North Carolina.

“Dr. Thrift exemplifies the qualities of a great veterinarian. She has demonstrated her abilities as an exceptional clinician, a compassionate member of the community and a dedicated member of her profession.

I look forward to working with Dr. Thrift in her future in veterinary leadership.”- Rebecca Stinson, DVM. Stinson is the current vice president of the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association).

DARA KURTZ

After going through a breast cancer diagnosis at age 42, Dara Kurtz quit her job as a Financial Advisor for a large bank and launched Crazy Perfect Life.

It is an inspirational blog where Dara shares her insights and perspective, and teaches people how to find meaning in each day. She contributes weekly to the Huffington Post and has a huge social media following, especially on Facebook. Crazy Perfect Life at Home, a stationary line of inspirational notepads, cards and signs was started six months ago.

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CONNIE QUINN SCHROEDER

Twin City Stage (TCS) has announced Connie Quinn Schroeder as its new Executive Director. Schroeder began her tenure with the company on July 5, 2016, and will lead the theater into its 82nd season of productions.

Schroeder most recently served as the Director of Operations and Development at the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA). Her scope of work included grant research and writing, overseeing marketing efforts, board development, donor cultivation, corporate partnership management and coordinating and driving all fundraising efforts for that organization.

“We are thrilled to have found Connie and are excited for her to lead our organization into its next chapter,” said outgoing Board President Don Pocock who was responsible for heading the search for a replacement Executive Director. “We are also grateful that our fellow board member, Christine Gorelick, was willing to serve as our Interim Executive Director during this period of transition and thank her for her leadership at this important time. Despite our recent challenges, the organization is supported by dedicated and caring people who believe in the power of community theater.”

A native of Merritt Island, Florida, Schroeder has lived in Winston-Salem for more than 20 years. In addition to her work at SECCA, she has previously worked for Piedmont Opera as Director of Operations, the March of Dimes as Community Director and Crisis Control Ministry as PR & Marketing Coordinator.

“I could not be more pleased to be joining such a storied member of the Winston-Salem Arts Community,” said Schroeder. “I am excited to get started on the next, exciting leg of the journey.”

TCS is the oldest performing arts organization in Winston-Salem and the community’s longest-running theater. It presents affordable, professional-quality productions, and offers acting classes and summer camps for children and teens.

Founded in 1935 as The Little Theatre of WinstonSalem, TCS’s 82nd Season opens in September of 2016 with a production of Little Women: The Musical. For further information, please visit www.twincitystage.org.

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Campus Heroes or Campus Zeros?

BY MADISON FREDERICK

While many folks are reluctant to see September arrive and another school year begin, there is one group of students that is most excited about the beginning of the school year…the scholar/athletes -- those students who have been practicing in the broiling sun, attending early meetings and training each and every day for the upcoming season.

They have had a physically exhausting summer so that we can enjoy a very socially fun fall (and the school can bring in more funds).

It’s the dream life to be an athlete. Everyone looks up to you. Everyone knows your name. You are popular with students and teachers. Right?

But there is so much more to being an athlete than just the glory.

Today’s college athlete must spend most of the summer on campus taking classes and in training. There is really no off-season now. If you play a fall sport, chances are you are still expected to be in training during spring break. No Fort Lauderdale beach trip for you! Then, when classes actually begin, the athlete must make sure all procedure is followed for his or her academic absences due to away games or meets which means finding times with each professor to make up the missed assignments or tests. But first, a review session should be scheduled to catch up on what was missed in class. This is not an easy task since most of the athlete’s day is already committed. It makes one wonder if the dumb jock stereotype has not been earned from the necessity of missing so much class. No wonder they are viewed as clueless. They have missed too much class representing the school.

And, most of the time, athletes are lazy in class anyway. Right?

Simple reason. They are tired! It is difficult to concentrate after the day’s classes, early morning weight training, afternoon practice and the team meetings.

While other college students are planning tailgating parties, the athlete must be in pre-game meetings. Usually, he or she is completely removed from the campus the day BEFORE the football game to minimize distractions (like girlfriends/boyfriends, fraternities, friends, etc., you know, the usual college life). One specific example comes to mind. It is the statements of several Alabama football players who were interviewed before the big National Championship Game last season.

They were asked what they had enjoyed most since arriving in the exciting town of New Orleans, and they said Popeye’s Fried Chicken!

(Of course, they had not yet played the game.)

College faculty members are encouraged to mentor and reach out to student athletes particularly when the other students are on break.

One semester, I found out that a freshman football player in my class was staying on campus during Thanksgiving because he did not have the funds to go home for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. He had hidden that fact and was hanging out on campus by himself. I called the compliance officer to check on policy, and sure enough, I was not allowed to take the player out to eat with my family. I could only bring the player home to eat at my house. That was one homesick young man!

While other freshmen were enjoying some of Mama’s home cooking, that young man was eating in his room because he was going to be a “star” for the team.

College athletes are expected to be completely committed to their sport during their eligibility years. I have found that this can often determine their majors. It is very difficult for an athlete to major in any performance area due to time commitments. For this reason, I truly feel

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that the term “scholar-athlete” is not accurate because, in actuality, the college athlete must place his or her sport first on the priority list or risk losing the scholarship. Therefore, athlete/student would be a more honest label.

In baseball, I have known several schools that play a three game away series on graduation weekend thereby causing the athlete to miss his own graduation! That must be a hard sell for the coach to make to the parents regarding the value of school.

I agree that the glory is heady for athletes but what about the pressure, the expectations, the relentless scrutiny? The 24-hour sports talk radio stations with their call-in fans often brutalize players. As a spectator and a mother, I cringe at some of the comments hurled at players, both on the field and off. The reality is that each person out there is someone’s kid. Dedicated fans should remember this as our sports fever begins this year.

So, when you are tempted to say that an athlete is entitled, or that he gets all the breaks, remember that he also gets all the pressures and the physical strain. He can be the hero, and everyone wants to be his friend, or he can be a joke, and everyone talks about how he messed up.

He must face his error over and over again as it is publicly hashed out everywhere from the media to the classroom.

As a college sports fan, I enjoy the success of my teams and am just as disappointed as the next person when I read about an infraction made by an outstanding athlete. But, there is one truth: Whether hailed or failed, the college athlete is just a college kid at heart.

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Kale Waldorf Salad If you aren’t a kale lover -- please keep reading! I am willing to (almost) guarantee you’ll still love this recipe. My mother-in-law initially found this recipe on Pinterest (thank you, Elise, with Simply Recipes!). My mother-in-law and I have made a few tweaks to it. We love making recipes a bit healthier when possible; the original recipe was relatively healthy, but I would consider this version to be very healthy.

Kale Waldorf Salad is the perfect side dish to almost any meal and could even be a

BY BROOKE EAGLE meal in itself if served with something like grilled chicken. My mother-in-law made it for a recent family cookout we had, and my mom proclaimed that it is the absolute best thing she’s ever tasted! (And she “doesn’t like kale.” Ha!) Don’t forget to massage the kale -- it will take away some of that bitter taste Kale is notorious for having. The other ingredients in the recipe also balance out the bitterness of the Kale. Without further ado…

KALE WALDORF SALAD • 2 cups Kale (packed)

DRESSING: • 1/3 cup of plain Greek yogurt

• ½ cup sweetened dried cranberries

• 2 T water

• 1 cup celery • 2 sweet red apples (medium-sized) • 1 cup lightly toasted walnuts

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• 1 ½ tsp Dijon mustard • 1 ½ tsp apple cider vinegar

Chop the kale, celery and apples.

Coarsely chop the toasted walnuts.

In a mixing bowl, add the kale, cranberries, celery, apples and walnuts.

Whisk together all dressing ingredients.

• salt & pepper

Toss dressing with kale mixture until combined.

• 1 T Raw Blue Agave Syrup (or honey)

Enjoy!

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WHY A PERSONAL BRAND IS IMPORTANT

You must find a way to stand out. If you stand for everything, you don’t stand for anything. The same is true when establishing your personal brand.

Finding a job is a job! Think of it as a game – if you know the rules, you can play. Having been in the business of résumé writing and interview coaching since 1989, I have observed many changes in hiring practices and career marketing tools (the résumé, curriculum vitae, cover letter, reference page, salary history page and portfolios). Below are some questions asked by my clients. I believe the answers may be helpful to you if you are a job seeker.

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There seems to be a lot of confusion over identifying and developing your personal brand. Hopefully, the following explanation will help you develop yours!

MANAGING YOUR CAREER BRAND

If you don’t stop and think about these things, life will just happen … but it may not be the life you want.

Let’s play Celebrity Name Game! Are you familiar with Celebrity Name Game? Craig Ferguson hosts it. It’s kind of like “Name That Tune,” but for people, not for music.

Here’s how it works. I’m going to describe a person based on their personal brand, and I want you to identify who I’m talking about!

Former queen of the talk show, she started the world’s most popular book club and now runs a media empire. (Oprah) Jolly holiday operations specialist providing just-in-time package delivery to 526 million customers within a 24-hour timeframe. (Santa Claus) Irish lead vocalist of a rock band famous for songs with religious or political themes — he’s known by one name. (Bono) Fun game, huh? That’s the power of a personal brand.

So who are you?

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When you create your personal brand, it becomes a shorthand for YOU. Your personal brand is not your résumé or your bio or your LinkedIn profile. It’s the essence of who you are. And it must be authentic to you.

You know how important Search Engine Optimization is when you want to find something online. The keywords you type into Google help you find what you’re looking for, right? The same is true with your personal brand — when you want someone to find you, you want to make sure you’re easy to find. So it’s important to shape your personal brand. You can decide what you want to be known for.

Your personal brand is how you stand out online.

“Branding” is defined as making “an indelible mark or impression on somebody or something.” It’s a valuable strategy, because you are positioning yourself to be successful in your job search and career.

However you describe it, the good news is: You already have a brand — even if you don’t know what it is. You may have already positioned yourself — you may just not have articulated it yet.

Maybe you’re known as the PR person who can turn a crisis into a non-issue. Or the graphic designer who specializes in creating attentiongetting, award-winning logos. That’s your personal brand. It’s what you’re known for. It’s not just your job title, although that can be part of it.

To have a strong brand, you must be clear about who you are and who you are not.

A successful personal brand is authentic. It reflects your unique personal attributes or qualities.

Look at your performance reviews.

What do other people say about you?

The second piece of the puzzle is that it’s not enough to decide only what you want to be known for. Your personal brand must also align with something that prospective employers value. So the next question is: What do they want?

The question you want to answer for the employer is, “Why should you hire me?” When employers are hiring, they really want to know, “Why should I choose you instead of someone else?”

Your personal brand is an important part of answering this question.

Employers hire for their reasons, not yours. There are 12 things employers generally hire employees to do. A colleague, Susan Whitcomb, identified these 12 “Employer Buying Motivators” in her book, Résumé Magic. These are 12 specific needs a company has. These include a company’s need to: • Make money.

• Save money.

• Save time.

• Make work easier.

• Solve a specific problem.

• Be more competitive.

• Build relationship / an image.

• Expand business.

• Attract new customers.

• Retain existing customers.

Personal branding allows you to establish three things: a clear message of who you are, the experience you have, and how you can be an asset to the employer.

Many jobseekers develop their personal branding when they are looking for a new job. But personal branding can also help you be more effective — and visible — in your current job.

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BY VONDA HENDERSON

Isn’t it great that one of the most popular beverages in the world has a day all its own? Yes, indeed. What wakes you up in the morning, gets you out of the mid-morning slump, keeps you going all day and into the evening, and ends a perfect meal? I bet most would say, “Coffee!!!” Join the celebration of coffee on September 29th and be sure to check your favorite coffeehouses to see what specials or freebies may be available on this auspicious day.

How do you like your coffee – besides in a cup!? Are you a purist, don’t mess with a good cup of coffee kind of person? Is coffee a new experience and you’re adding milk, sugar, and just enough coffee to say that’s what you’re drinking? Do you like flavored coffees (I must admit that I’m fond of hazelnut once in a while)?

“A yawn is a silent scream for coffee.” (author unknown)

Like many, I am not a fully functioning person until I’ve had my coffee. I can see my family and friends nodding in agreement.

That first cup gets me started, and the rest of the cups are icing on the cake. Yes, I love coffee. I have most of my life. My parents say that once I started walking, I’d go around the table and finish off any coffee left in a cup. When I was in high school, Dad and I could finish a 10-cup pot at breakfast. No problems with me nodding off in class! I did add cream for a short period of time but transitioned very quickly back to black coffee. That’s how Dad drank it and that’s how I drink it still. My grandfather added his own spin to a cup of coffee – he added a heaping spoon of instant coffee to a brewed cup. No wonder he could get up at 3 or 4 in the morning to go fishing.

I bet you’re thinking that the USA is the top coffee consumer in the world. I did, too. Surprisingly, the top three consumers are Sweden, Finland, and the Netherlands. The Swiss have a Fika (coffee break) daily, and many businesses have Fika rooms just for those breaks.

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Preparing coffee has evolved over the years. Up to the 1930s, boiling was the preferred way to prepare coffee.

It’s still brewed that way in many Scandinavian and Middle Eastern countries. The ideal temperature to serve coffee is 175 degrees to get the most flavorful brew. My memory of preparing coffee is the electric percolator that had that little clear knob on top with the metal filter basket and stem that had to be taken out and washed before making a fresh pot.

Fresh coffee. It amuses me that typically when you order a cup of coffee after a dinner, the waiter apologizes because you’ll have to wait for the coffee to brew.

Don’t they know that coffee lovers want fresh coffee? I certainly don’t want a cup that’s been sitting in a pot for an hour or so. It smells burnt and who wants to drink burnt coffee?

I love iced coffee, too, especially in the summer. It’s the best refresher. I recall once ordering iced coffee in a restaurant. Clearly, the waiter had no idea what I meant.

Instead of a glass filled with ice and coffee, I was brought a cup of coffee with one valiant ice cube trying to stay afloat.

Sad, very sad.

Coffee is known to be a social beverage. We ask our friends to meet us for coffee. We have coffee during business meetings, we serve coffee to guests, and we give coffee and all the accessories that go with it as gifts. We linger over that last cup to visit and catch up on our lives. Coffeehouses are gathering places for relaxed conversations over a freshly brewed cup of steaming coffee.

So, raise your cup on the 29th and enjoy!

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BY ELLEN WAKEFIELD

Close your eyes for a moment and imagine you’re at the beach.

You’re standing knee deep in the ocean, looking out at the beautiful scene before you, not a jellyfish in sight….. (wait, they’re clear, never mind). Everything is fine, serene even, and you’re just enjoying yourself. Out of nowhere, seriously, nowhere, you start to feel like you’re sinking, even when in reality you haven’t moved. It’s a strange feeling, and you try to ignore it. The feeling doesn’t go away, and you start to feel unnerved. Unnerved turns into slight panic, and you seriously feel like you’re sinking. You feel like you’re sinking and then you see the waves coming toward you, and they topple you over.

You’re an excellent swimmer (and remember, you’re only knee deep in the water), and you’ve been in the ocean countless times before, but the waves keep coming, and they come one after the other, and it soon becomes impossible to stand up.

You realize that the impossibility of standing up is due to the fact that you’re suddenly holding a brick in each hand. A minute goes by, or maybe it’s twenty, and while it’s difficult to breathe, you’re still managing to put up a struggle. And then, by a miracle, or some other means (it’s different with each person), it’s all over, and you’re standing calmly again, knee deep in the water, looking at the pretty scene before you. No waves, no bricks, no sinking. What on earth just happened?

That’s anxiety. Or, at least, that’s what anxiety can be. It’s different for everyone. I do think it’s safe to say that the one thing everyone with anxiety has in common, as far as the experience of it is concerned, is that anxiety can’t be wished away. It can’t be “thought away” either, although many of us have become good at talking ourselves down, at least to the point of being able to make a decision about what the next step to help ourselves should be. Meditation, medication, exercise, prayer, therapy, phone calls, crying.....it all works, unless it

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doesn’t. Talking with friends or family who don’t struggle with anxiety can be a tricky thing. Your loved ones hate to see you suffering, they want to help, and talking about what you’re going through can be a good thing, but sometimes it makes things worse. Dealing with anxiety is one of the few situations where sympathy trumps empathy. We don’t want empathy.

Empathy is putting yourself in someone else’s shoes, and we wouldn’t wish the anxiety experience on anyone. Sympathy can be gold in times where we’re feeling overwhelmed, but sometimes only to a certain extent. In trying to help us out of our hole, our well-meaning friends can sometimes encourage us to “snap out of it,” or “just stop thinking so much,” or “just try and get over it.” Take a Chill Pill, in not so many words.

Ah, the elusive Chill Pill. Not an actual pill, of course, not the kind in the form of medication that some folks with anxiety need to get through it. But the light-switch mentality that a lot of people think we can just adapt to; indeed, the light-switch option that we all would like to have as a reality. Help through the dark times comes in many forms; “help” is always relative.

A kind word, acknowledgment that what we’re going through is real, an offer to stay on the phone for a while, an understanding that we’re not crazy when we say we’ve taken blankets and rolled ourselves into a burrito or sushi roll…..these are all helpful. Or maybe that’s just me.

Knowing, and knowing and loving, someone with anxiety can make you feel helpless when your person is having a hard time.

But your efforts are always appreciated. You never know when your support can make your drowning friend feel like they have a float, or feel like one of the bricks they seem to be carrying is either lighter or not there at all any more. Just steer clear of the Chill Pill prescription.

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YOUR FANTASY FOOTBALL TEAM IS MADE BEFORE SEPTEMBER

BY MAT BATTS

Consider yourself warned when it comes to the (lighthearted) mocking that will rain down on the owner who drafts Tom Brady as their primary quarterback, not knowing he won’t be around until week five.

Ten years ago, the beginning of fantasy preparation meant picking up a season preview magazine. Today, the information is much more readily available.

Even spending five minutes a week scrolling your favorite sports website can make a big difference in feeling comfortable with your chances come draft day.

But once that day comes, your decisions become even more important.

Fantasy football is serious stuff, right? Well semiserious, at least.

And the best way to enjoy an entire season with your fantasy team is to make sure your match-ups matter in December. That requires a small bit of effort, and that effort begins well before the kids are back in school.

The best way to be prepared for a fantasy draft is to know what changed between February’s Super Bowl celebration and the beginning of preseason camp.

Admittedly, football for me takes a back seat during the summer months. I’m a casual football fan at best, and the onset of baseball pushes the sport further from my mind.

But I do like to keep an eye on what’s going on. It saves you from a lot of scrambling during your draft when you look to bolster your running back corps with veteran Arian Foster, only to realize he’s now with the Miami Dolphins and will likely lack any serious production in 2016.

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Having a plan for your team is important. Do you want one of the top five quarterbacks in the league to carry you each week? Only a handful of teams in your league will enjoy that fortune.

How much does your league value running backs versus wide receivers? If the 2016 season plays out anything like 2015, value for wide receivers will continue to grow, as fewer teams rely on one running back to handle a bulk of the carries.

Often, the teams that try to stay balanced with solid players across the board wind up with a roster full of

marginal players and no one to depend on. Your team will need a strength or two. Go all out to make sure those strengths are better than any other teams in your league.

And don’t forget about bye weeks! The minute you’ve got your entire plan mapped out, you realize half your team is taking week seven off, and you don’t have a single quarterback playing during week 9.

Your draft will be an experiment in plugging and chugging. Your team is one big puzzle. But luckily, you are prepared.

It may sound silly to “prepare” for a make-believe game that makes you no more or less a fan than any fantasy guru out there. But being prepared will help you win. And winning is fun.

I have struggled through many a fantasy season where I don’t bother to update my lineup during the season’s final weeks, and my team served as a punching bag for the league’s playoff contenders.

NFL.com’s Marcas Grant states the obvious in his June draft preview when he notes, “There’s no scientific method that will lead you to a fantasy football championship.”

And that’s why it remains fun, year in and year out.

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Life Hacks

Tips & Tricks for Making Life Easier

PA IN T S WATCH H ACK S

BY LINDSAY CRAVEN There are countless problems you encounter on a daily basis that can put a little speed bump in your day. Life hacks are those “a-ha!” moments where you find the simplest solution to your daily problems, often using items immediately at your disposal.

Each month this column will take you through some creative hacks to use in all different areas of your life to make your day to day as simple as possible. There are countless hacks out there for various junk in your life that will magically change it from trash to treasure. This month we explore paint swatch hacks.

Choose a collection of complementing paint swatches. You’ll need enough to cover the month plus a few for a wall calendar or even more if you want to do a yearlong desk calendar. If needed, cut out your colors. You’ll need a background so grab some corkboard if you’re doing a desk calendar, or a large picture frame with a glass or Plexi front and fabric if you’re making a wall calendar. Line up your days so they’re even using 35 color blocks and attach using fabric or super glue. You can use a circular or shaped stamp to create places to write in your dates. Once you’re happy with the layout, put your calendar into the frame and grab a dry erase or wet erase marker to fill in your calendar from month to month. For your desk calendar, you can grab scrapbooking dates and letters, use a vinyl decal cutter or even just hand write or use calligraphy and include a hole punch at the top of each square and add an eyelet. Attach your dates to the corkboard using a long pin or nail.

Locate 5x7 size paint chips in your favorite colors. Using Word or a design program, type out your move announcement to a size of about 3.5 x 5.5 and include your new address and then leave about a half inch space to include a larger text reading “we’ve moved!” or whatever cute phrase you’d like.

Print your announcements and attach to your paint chips. Then cut a strip from a matching or different shade paint chip of the same size and glue on to the half-inch blank space on your announcement.

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To create these, you’ll need tiles, paint chips, Modge Podge, spray acrylic and felt or cork.

Cut your paint chips to fit your tile making sure the edges are squared or rounded to match your tile. Apply the chips to the tile using the Modge Podge keeping coats thin and allowing each coat to dry before applying the next one.

Once you’re happy with the look, spray the top with the acrylic and apply your felt or cork to the bottom of the tile.

Find an inexpensive lamp shade that is whatever size you’d like your chandelier to be. You’ll likely need to cut the shade off the base using an Exacto knife to create the chandelier unless you find a bare base. You’ll need quite a few, think at least 60 squares for a smaller lamp. Use a paper punch in whatever design you like and punch out all of your chip squares. If you’re using several colors, separate them in dishes or bowls so they don’t get mixed up. Lay out your cut out chips color side down in the order you’d like them to hang and tape a thread along the middle of the backs leaving enough thread to tie to your base later. Add another small strip of tape where each paint chip meets to keep them from twisting in different directions when they hang. Flip your chandelier base upside down and start hanging your chip strips and add pretty ribbon at the top to hang from.

Grab several colors in chips and punch holes in each color of some of them. Next, lay the card with the holes punched in it on top of the other card so that you will be able to line up the words properly. Write lowercase letters on one card, through the holes made, and uppercase letters of the same word on the other.

Pick some festive colored chips or whatever colors go with your wrapping theme and use craft scissors to cut along the sides and give a decorative look, or if you have tree or ornament stamps cut out shapes. Punch a hole at the top and use pretty ribbon, spare fabric, string or jute to attach to your gifts.

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Finding Comfort in Ready Made Meals

BY LISA S.T. DOSS

British poet Edith Sitwell wrote, “Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth. For the touch of a friendly hand and a talk beside the fire. It is the time for home.” The feeling arrives just as you close the exterior door, let go of keys, bags, and shoes. The next step is meal preparation. Instinctively, our hands seek out refrigerator or freezer doors; yet, there is an alternative place to find a storehouse of food. For generations, preservation has been housed in a distinguishable glass jar with an airtight screw top.

❖ Getting Started ❖ Throughout the fall season, we assess our pantries and admire the numerous containers that may be described as “summer in a jar.” Perhaps, you canned batches of bread and butter pickles or salsa, which may supplement meals and be intended for holiday gifts. A broader approach is essential when considering the possibilities of storing dried meals in a resealable Mason jar. Before getting started, determine a location which remains 70 degrees or cooler.

Shelf space is ideal; yet, the possibilities are boundless.

EXTENDING SHELF LIFE: How much food do you have in sealable bags or boxes? Just imagine extending the shelf life of your food supply with the simple act of sealing contents in a Mason jar. By adding walnuts and chocolate chips or dried blueberries to pancake mix, you could create interesting varieties for your family. Take the concept further and consider sealing cookie mixes, oatmeal flavors, popcorn, and hard candies that otherwise might be forgotten and one day thrown away. With the bare essentials of heat and the right amount of water, or just unscrewing a lid, a meal can be ready in an instant.

COMBINATIONS OF SOUPS: Readymade soups packaged in a bag often include powders, spices, bouillon granules, and dehydrated vegetables and, sometimes, meats. By adding the recommended amount of water and providing time on the stove, the meal becomes an appreciated convenience.

Absorbed by liquid, the soup comes to life with fullness and the aroma of flavor. And, you could probably do it better!

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While dehydrating fruits and vegetables can range in time between five to twelve hours, just imagine the possibilities if you had dehydrated carrots and onions, celery and potatoes, or blueberries and apples. Long term food storage companies provide foods vacuum sealed in a #10 can for the convenience and simplicity of creating your own dried meals. You could assemble jars of “Brown Rice and Vegetable Soup” or “Carrot Ginger and Potato Soup.”

Tuck in the recipe and an oxygen absorber for longevity. (Since the contents are dry, the lid can be used again.)

HOME CANNED SPAGHETTI SAUCE: The challenge with prepackaged spaghetti sauce is it often requires spices to liven the taste. Also, pouring from a large container may result in drowned noodles. The solution is canning your own spaghetti sauce to a desired perfection of taste and size. For pasta meals, a pint jar serves the perfect amount while pizza sauce requires a half pint jar. Here is the chance to put love into a family recipe and have a delicious sauce on hand for any occasion.

❖ Main Courses & Side Dishes ❖ Wouldn’t it be wonderful to decide to make braised chicken with mushrooms accompanied with Indian rice, cashews and raisins? It sounds heavenly! Hours of work can be simplified by opening up a pantry door or entering the root cellar and grabbing two labeled Mason jars. If dessert is on the minds of those seated at your table, grab a jar labeled “Cobbler Mix.” By the time dinner is finished, everyone will be happy to receive a serving of sweetened goodness.

❖ Recipes ❖ Meals in a jar is desirable for the individual who works late and needs a good quality meal or who likes to be prepared. The possibilities are boundless when fruits, vegetables, and meats are dehydrated.

Whether you further your understanding of meals in a jar through books, blogs, or websites, information is available to help you get started and demonstrate the ease of preparing meals. Months from now when the lights go out, and all that remains is the warmth from your fire; you may feel grateful for your efforts in preparing meals in a jar. The night may not prove to be so cold surrounded by so much comfort and peace of mind.

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Forsyth Teens By Teens

BY MALLORY HARMON

Pokemon Go The game has been called an epidemic, a danger, a worldwide phenomenon, simple yet profound, and a global craze; however, it is more formally known as Pokemon Go. Pokemon Go is a mobile game that superimposes virtual elements onto players’ real environments, therein creating a melded view of the players’ surroundings and the virtual aspects of the game. This experience is known as Augmented Reality. Pokemon Go is played by traveling to and around local landmarks and monuments to collect Pokemon and visit Pokestops and Gyms. This game requires a great deal of walking and outdoor game time, which differentiates it from the regular indoor, stationary video gaming that has paralyzed teens in Forsyth County.

Different Pokemon are found in different environments such as schools, parks, and natural bodies of water. Once you have located a Pokemon on your screen you tap it to focus; this activates your camera, which allows you to view the Pokemon in your surroundings. Once you have located the Pokemon on your screen, you aim and toss a Pokeball at the creature in an attempt to capture it. Players can develop better technique over time and acquire more sophisticated capturing mechanisms.

This brings us to Pokestops. Pokestops are found on manmade structures such as signs for churches, schools or parks or they can be found on monuments like pieces of art or statues. Once you have found a Pokestop, you spin the icon that depicts the picture of the physical object to collect Pokeballs, potions, revival gems, eggs, etc. Finally, you can locate gyms to battle in. Once you have chosen a team, it is your job to use your most skilled Pokemon to practice in or conquer other team’s gyms.

In an attempt to understand the experience, and to meet the players of this innovative game, I ventured out onto the streets of downtown Winston-Salem and joined the hunt. I made my way to Winston Square Park, a popular haunt for Pokemon enthusiasts and set off a virtual lure module. Within minutes, not only Pokemon, but crowds began to gather.

The players I spoke with cited varied reasons for playing the game. My first interviewee was a preteen boy named Noah. “I used to sit inside playing video games, but now I want to be outside as much as possible,” he commented. Next, I approached two more typical players in their early twenties, Noah and Oscar. They told me similarly that they spend less time watching Netflix and more time out on walks and they both assured me that they would play Pokemon all their lives.

After catching a few Pokemon myself, I noticed a small group consisting of a couple of kids and a teenager accompanied by a man and a woman in their mid-twenties. They walked to the park, collecting Pokeballs and commenting on each other’s unique catches. I approached the three eldest: Briana, Mary, and Jamar (a.k.a Pineapple head). Briana praised the game, telling me that she spends more time getting exercise and

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commented that the game “entertains the kids and keeps them active.” Jamar noted the game’s mix of the real and the virtual world and said, “It’s my goal to catch all the Pokemon.”

I was surprised to find that the majority of players were in their early twenties. However, I was able to locate a teen group. Chris (16) said he enjoyed Pokemon Go because “Pokemon is a game of fitness” and Tierra (18) said, “I am spending more time out of my bedroom because of Pokemon.”

Finally, I made my way to a slightly older pair who were chatting by the fountain. I introduced myself, and Sophia (27), and Edith (26) told me they particularly enjoyed Pokemon because it gave them a reason to spend time together. Edith, who held a new baby on her knee commented, “Pokemon has helped me lose a lot of my pregnancy weight!”

Walking along the streets of downtown Winston I began to realize how this simple app had drawn people out of their homes and was helping them not only enjoy nature and get exercise, but to personally interact with those who share their interests.

Many (myself included) hope that Pokemon Go has kicked off a new movement of more physically active gaming. It has caused the formerly reclusive gamer to venture off of his or her bean bag and out from behind the flat screen into a virtual scavenger hunt in the real world. The excuse “Sorry I was trying to catch a Pokemon!” and the popular question, “Hey, are y’all playing Pokemon Go?” are creating new bonds worldwide between people who would never have glanced at each other otherwise.

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Swelter Skelter

BY ELLEN WAKEFIELD

June. July. August. They are the best of times; they are the worst of times…because they are summer. The best of times because there is time off (theoretically) from work or school, best because the fruits and vegetables we love are in season.

They are the best of times because there are cookouts, fun gatherings with family and friends, swimming, outdoor movie nights, and all other manner of fun times to be had.

Then there is the flip side: the worstv of times. Humidity. Bugs.

Heat so stifling you feel like you’re even breathing differently.

Humidity. The kind of weather that makes you feel like you need a shower as soon as you walk out the door in the morning, even if you just HAD a shower. Humidity. There are clothing issues, hair issues (I’m looking at you, curly haired sisters), and makeup issues (if you’re ambitious enough to even bother with it this time of year). And did I mention humidity?

It’s times like these when a lot of people who are complaining about the heat, and lamenting the sheer torture of it, forget about all the griping going on when it’s cold outside. Snow, ice, canceled school, emergency grocery store runs, all these that result in fist shaking, eye rolling, and the moans and groans that always follow a news weather forecast in the winter months.

Complain when it’s hot, complain when it’s cold.

I am not one of those people. During the hot summer months, I will gripe with the best of them, but when the temperature starts to go down after August is over (if we survive August… and we usually do), things start looking up. I start imagining sweaters and boots and cute hats. Visits to the pumpkin patch, hot drinks, football games, crisp breezes with pretty colored leaves. Thanksgiving, Christmas (yeah, I know it’s hard to even imagine), a new year, and then, sometime in late January (hopefully)…snow. The first snow is always exciting. It’s light, it’s pretty, it’s unassuming (usually), and it’s just plain happy. For a lot of people, and since most people prefer warmer weather, it might be safe to say for most people, the novelty of snowfall wears off quickly: the snow turns to gray slush, and people get tired of school delays, weird traffic patterns, an unpleasant break in routine, and ridiculous grocery store experiences. I get it. Those things are undesirable, but I take the opportunity during this most precious of months, September, when the temperature is still hot, but not miserable, to appeal to the memory of the not too distant past that is (that was) the sweltering summer of the south, and look ahead to the good things to come. Even if those good things come in the form of Christmas decorations in October (seriously?!), never knowing what clothes to put on in the morning, or not even bothering with the weather forecast because every day could be a tossup. Silver linings come with perspective, and every season’s end is another season’s beginning…with a new year attached to it!

Embrace it if you can, ride it out if you must.

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There are good things to be had every season of the year; good things to look forward to, good things to put aside for next year, good things to be newly experienced this time around.

Enjoyable weather is always relative, a personal preference for a variety of reasons. But I think it’s important to have a longer memory where the seasons are concerned. And living in the south should probably give us a better appreciation of how lucky we can be to experience every season individually, no matter how short it may seem (or how short it actually is). Find the joy (and shade) where you can, get out there and enjoy it (or stay in and enjoy it), and know that no matter how hot it is, or how cold it is, that, too, shall pass.

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IT’S ALL IN THE FAMILY

BY MADISON FREDERICK

Hello, My Friends, I hope this issue finds you enjoying the crisp, colorful days of autumn. Since I have retired, I feel that I can really enjoy the beauty of fall so much more. Many of you who are retired teachers will understand exactly what I mean. We can now enjoy the cool mornings without having to rush around getting ready for the school day or even worse, the dreaded “Fall Carnival.” As a high school teacher, I remember beginning preparations for Homecoming the first week of school!

Unfortunately, dedicated teachers must constantly be living in the future in order to make preparations for big events. Of course, that means they cannot fully enjoy the beauty and treasures of today. But those thoughts are for another column…

Another joy of the fall is football…on any level.

Somehow, someway almost everyone gets pulled into football. From midget leagues to professional, Americans love their football. I am married to a real football enthusiast, so our fall activities revolve around a college football schedule. And although I tease him about his passion for the sport, I must confess that I do enjoy all the social events that surround the sport – especially the eating!

One little hobby of mine lately is to listen to the unique language of the sportscasters.

This is very easy for me to do since after we sit in the stands and see the game, we must listen to wrap-up on the radio while waiting in the traffic line to exit the stadium. Then we must

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catch the sports news on ESPN to see the highlights of the game again when we return home. And on Sunday or Monday, we must listen to the scouting report for the coming week as it applies to how the team played the last game (which I have memorized, by now!).

Sportscasters have a distinct speaking style.

The amazing thing is that either young or old, male or female, they all sound the same.

Their inflection and emphasis are the same.

I imagine that there is some “Harvard of Broadcasting School” that teaches them the way to vocally punctuate their stories. And they all SAY the same things. There is a sports code that I feel I have mastered now.

FOR EXAMPLE: “This will be a rebuilding year for us.”

Translation: “We didn’t get a very good recruiting class, and we are going to stink.

Please don’t fire me at the end of the season.”

“Our team showed a lot of character and heart.” Translation: “We lost because they were so much better than we were, but we finished the game anyway.”

Another observation regarding sports broadcasting is the ability of the sports announcers to invent new words. And the amazing thing is the sports-loving public understands those words immediately.

Recently I heard a very well-known sports voice use the word, “value-tivity,” as in “his value-tivity to the program is undeniable.”

Another favorite is: re-retrieved. Yes, those

words were actually used to express meaning to a sports-adoring public. Get out your red pens, English teachers!

But at least the words are new and creative, I suppose. However, some of the time-worn, much-overused statements are so predictable I feel as though I could script the coaches’ interviews myself. A case in point: “When they are not playing exceptionally well, they always play hard.” And the best one: “They’re going to have to put more points on the board to win.” Really?! This poor coach is saving his words for the locker room rant to come.

But the absolute best interview statement in my memory is one from long ago when thensportscaster OJ Simpson was interviewing a young Archie Manning whose team was behind.

At the half, OJ, mic in hand, leans into the quarterback and asks, “Archie, you are down by three touchdowns, what are you going to do when you get back in?”

To which Archie, in his rich Southern accent replies, “I reckon we’re going to try to catch up.”

Enjoy your fall…and go, team!

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Exercise, in my opinion, is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. While I do think what you eat is even more important, I still think that moving your body is crucial. However, doing exercise that you dread? That’s not helping you on your journey of living a healthy lifestyle. Move your body in a way that you LOVE.

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LOVE HOW YOU MOVE

I can’t count how many times I’ve heard people say… “I just don’t like to work out.” I would argue that this simply isn’t true. It’s not that you don’t like it, it’s just that you haven’t found the type of exercise that you enjoy doing. The other key to exercise is the duration.

Of COURSE, you don’t like to work out if you are attempting to do a particular exercise (that you don’t even like that much) for an hour and a half! So where do you go from here?

STEP 1: Find ways to move that you love.

STEP 2: Start slow. Start with 5 or 10 minutes and work your way up to 30-45 minutes 4-5 times a week. And by all means, don’t do the SAME exercise for 30-45 minutes 4-5 times a week. Unless you really love it… then, be my guest!

What happens if you stop enjoying it?

You move on to something else! There is no rule that says you must stick with a certain type of exercise for a specific length of time. The day you stop enjoying it, is the day you begin looking for other ways to move your body.

HERE ARE A FEW IDEAS FOR YOU: • Walking • Lifting weights • Yoga • Pilates • CrossFit • Hiking • Kayaking • Rollerblading • Horseback riding • Dancing • Bootcamp • Zumba • Jogging • Swimming • Biking • Washing your car • Working in the yard • Golfing • Basketball, baseball, soccer, etc.

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I’d love to hear how you move! I challenge you to try out something new, and if you don’t love it, try something else. Change your mindset on exercise.

It’s not something to dread, but something to look forward to. Be thankful that your body can move, no matter what type of workout you may be doing.

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Lawrence and Mary Howe of Clemmons are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Howe, to David Eskridge, son of Joseph Sr. and Sharon Eskridge of Lewisville. The couple will be married on May 28th, 2017 in Ramseur, NC.

There are so many exciting things going on for Cody McKenzie and Taylor Langford… new house, new dog, and an engagement… All within a week! So, congratulations on your new home and welcome to your new fur-baby! And congratulations on your upcoming wedding! We wish you a lifetime of happiness!

Congratulations to our friends at Fleet Feet Sports Winston-Salem on such a great turn out for the 10 year celebration Fun Run!

Hard work and perseverance have paved the path that goes directly to Rio and ended with Gold and Silver Medals! Winston-Salem native, Kathleen Baker, competed in the Olympic games! Congratulations on this great honor!!!!

Welcome Malcolm Reid Daniels, born to Aron and Amy Daniels on August 2, 2016.

We are so glad you are here and we have a lot to look forward to.

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10am-4:30pm, 1834 Wake Forest Road in W-S. Cloth is a part of everyday life -- from the garments we wear to the art on our walls. Focusing on Africa, this exhibit demonstrates how different materials and decorative techniques produce unique types of cloth and diverse meanings. http://moa.wfu.edu

NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 28 (WEDNESDAYS) REFUGE RECOVERY MEETING

6-7pm, 983 Mar Don Drive in W-S. Refuge Recovery offers hope to those suffering from addiction in a mutually supportive atmosphere of compassion, kindness and acceptance. This is a weekly group for people in sobriety who want to learn more about meditation and mindfulness! http://bit.ly/1Tz17Ft

NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 29 (THURSDAYS) PARENT TO PARENT

6-7:30pm, 983 Mar Don Drive in W-S. A free support group for parents of substance users. The first 45 minutes provides education about addiction from a counselor with 25 years of experience! The remaining time is open discussion to support fellow parents. Every eight weeks, the educational portion of the group restarts so that all attendees have ample opportunity to benefit from the educator. http://bit.ly/1XWufqf

SEPTEMBER 1

LIQUID PLEASURE WITH KENNY MANN

7:30-10pm, 231 Spring Street in Mount Airy. Beach music concert with dancing, food and wine at the Blackmon Amphitheatre! Bring your own chairs or blankets to sit on. It is $11 at the door, and children 12 and under are admitted free! www.surryarts.org

SEPTEMBER 2

MARSHA MORGAN BAND

7:30-10pm, 231 Spring Street in Mount Airy. Come enjoy some music at the Blackmon Amphitheatre! There will be food and wine for sale. Bring your own chairs or blankets! Tickets are $11 at the door, and children 12 and under are admitted free! www.surryarts.org

Conference Center, 3333 Silas Creek Parkway in W-S. Are you considering bariatric surgery? If so, Novant Health Bariatric Solutions is here for you. Join James Dasher, MD, and Thomas Walsh, MD, for a free seminar to learn about our surgical weight loss options. www. nhbariatricsolutions.org

SEPTEMBER 8 KYBELLA EVENING

4-6pm, 250 Executive Park Boulevard, Suite 105 in W-S. Come and learn about the newest injection to dissolve fat under the chin! Marisa Faircloth PA-C is a Platinum Level Injector and ranked top eight percent in the nation; we want to celebrate by giving extra specials and discounts on your Kybella treatment! www. restorationmedspa.com

SEPTEMBER 9 ENVISION

7:30-10pm, 231 Spring Street in Mount Airy. Come enjoy some music at the Blackmon Amphitheatre! There will be food and wine for sale. Bring your own chairs or blankets! Tickets are $11 at the door, and children 12 and under are admitted free! www.surryarts.org

SEPTEMBER 12 KIDS’ MORNING OUT

10-11:30am, FREE event at Salem Gymnastics & Swim, 4870 Country Club Road in W-S. Come see all they have to offer with a variety of individual activity stations and tours available for the NEW swim school with yearround warm water! Swim evaluations for ages three and up will be available on first come, first served basis (bring a swimsuit and towel for your child if interested).

Each adult attendee will receive four tickets for our fabulous prize board.

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT

5pm…until! HakkaChow Asian Eats, 615 Saint George Square Court in W-S. Grab a friend, neighbor, co-worker, mother, sister, SOMEBODY and have a much need Girls’ Night Out. Enjoy appetizer specials and $5 drink specials! Also, register for TONS of prizes and giveaways!

NOVANT HEALTH BARIATRIC SURGICAL SEMINAR

5:30-7pm, Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center - Cafeteria, 1750 Kernersville Medical Parkway in Kernersville. Are you considering bariatric surgery? If so, Novant Health Bariatric Solutions is here for you. Join James Dasher, MD, and Thomas Walsh, MD, for a free seminar to learn about our surgical weight loss options. www.nhbariatricsolutions.org

SEPTEMBER 13-14

FINANCIAL PATHWAYS OF THE PIEDMONT ANNUAL LUNCHEON FEATURING JAMES WORTHY

7:30-10pm, 231 Spring Street in Mount Airy. Come enjoy some music at the Blackmon Amphitheatre! There will be food and wine for sale. Bring your own chairs or blankets! Tickets are $11 at the door, and children 12 and under are admitted free! www.surryarts.org

Times vary, Benton Convention Center in W-S. Financial Pathways of the Piedmont will welcome “Big Game” James Worthy, one of basketball’s most decorated champions, at two fundraisers -- a VIP reception on September 13th at 5:30p.m. at Divine Llama Vineyards in East Bend and a luncheon on September 14th.

Cost: $75/person. www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/2552206

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6:30-8pm, Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center -

9:30-10:30am, Green Street UMC, 639 South Green

SEPTEMBER 3 SURRY LINE

NOVANT HEALTH BARIATRIC SURGICAL SEMINAR

READWS/AUGUSTINE LITERACY PROJECT INFORMATION SESSION

Street in W-S. The Augustine Literacy Project, a program of READWS, needs volunteers to serve as tutors to public school students. Training classes are scheduled for October 17th-21st and January 23rd-February 3rd.

For more information, email pam@readws.org. readws.org IVY ARCH BOUTIQUE

5-8pm, 3382 Robinhood Road in W-S. Ladies Night Out with No to O (Ovarian Cancer Foundation). 20% of sales this evening will be donated to the No to O organization. Special sales, door prizes, refreshments and information on how to detect ovarian cancer.

SEPTEMBER 15-18 CIRQUE ITALIA

7:30-9:30pm, Four Seasons Town Center in Greensboro.

Come experience the magical world of Cirque Italia -- a show like no other. We are proud to be the first traveling water circus in the U.S.! Cost: $20/person. www.cirqueitalia.com

SEPTEMBER 16 THE HOLIDAY BAND

7:30-10pm, 231 Spring Street in Mount Airy. Come enjoy some music at the Blackmon Amphitheatre! There will be food and wine for sale. Bring your own chairs or blankets! Tickets are $11 at the door, and children 12 and under are admitted free! www.surryarts.org

SEPTEMBER 16-17

THE STOGNER SCHOLARSHIP FOR AUTISM’S 10TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

8am & 1:30pm, Pudding Ridge Golf Course, 224 Cornwallis Drive in Mocksville. The Stogner Scholarship for Autism, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to awarding scholarships for local children that have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and schools/organizations that support these children in NC. We will have four rounds, Captain’s choice and a shotgun start each day at 8am and 1:30pm. A light breakfast, lunch for both flights, drinks, snacks and goodie bags will be provided for all golfers. Cost: $70/ person; $280/team.

SEPTEMBER 17

BROOKSTOWN UMC COMMUNITY FESTIVAL

9am-2pm, 6274 Yadkinville Road in Pfafftown.

Children’s book author, Michele Marlene Manderine, will be selling her cat creations: Afghans, painted handbags, greeting cards, miniature paintings of cats, dogs, rabbits and monkeys.

SEPTEMBER 17-19

SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN

7pm (17th); 3pm (18th); 7pm (19th), 218 Rockford Street in Mount Airy. Come enjoy the play “Smoke on The Mountain” at the Andy Griffith Playhouse! Cost: $15/person. www.surryarts.org

SEPTEMBER 19

NOVANT HEALTH BARIATRIC SURGICAL SEMINAR

6:30-8pm, High Point Chamber of Commerce, 1634 North Main Street in High Point. Are you considering bariatric surgery? If so, Novant Health Bariatric Solutions is here for you. Join James Dasher, MD, and Thomas Walsh, MD, for a free seminar to learn about our surgical weight loss options. www.nhbariatricsolutions.org

SEPTEMBER 21

THE EMBERS FEATURING CRAIG WOOLARD

7:30-10pm, 231 Spring Street in Mount Airy. Come join us at the Blackmon Amphitheatre for some good music, dancing, food and wine! Tickets are $11 at the door, and children 12 and under are admitted free. Bring your own chairs and blankets to sit on! www.surryarts.org

SEPTEMBER 22 THE TAMS

7:30-10pm, 231 Spring Street in Mount Airy. Come join us at the Blackmon Amphitheatre for some good music, dancing, food and wine! Tickets are $11, and children 12 and under are admitted free! Bring your own chairs and blankets to sit on! www.surryarts.org

SEPTEMBER 23

BRASS AT THE MOVIES

7:30-9pm, Brendle Recital Hall in W-S. The excitement of film music brought to life with brass! New and old movies alike; a journey through the best of film music in uniquely brass band style. The music of John Williams and other great film composers in a thrilling concert!

Cost: $20/adult; $5/student. www.ncbrassband.org

SEPTEMBER 24

BLACK WALNUT FESTIVAL

10am-4pm, 5393 Ham Horton Lane in Bethania.

Children’s book author, Michele Marlene Manderine, will be selling her Cat Creations: Afghans, painted handbags, greeting cards, miniature paintings of cats, dogs, rabbits and monkeys.

FIESTA 2016

11am-7pm, 251 Spruce Street North in W-S. A free multicultural event where there will be music, art, food and much more! www.hispanicleague.org/2016-fiesta

Christina’s Dessertery

SEPTEMBER 25

ON WINGS LIKE A DOVE 10TH CELEBRATION NIGHT

6:30-8:30pm, 155 Commerce Place in Advance. Huntley Brown, a world-renowned pianist will present a concert to help us celebrate the goodness of the Lord on our behalf over the past 10 years. onwingslikeadove.com

SEPTEMBER 26

NOVANT HEALTH BARIATRIC SURGICAL SEMINAR

5:30pm, Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center Conference Center, 1750 Kernersville Medical Parkway in Kernersville. Are you considering bariatric surgery?

If so, Novant Health Bariatric Solutions is here for you.

Join James Dasher, MD, and Thomas Walsh, MD, for a free seminar to learn about our surgical weight loss options. www.nhbariatricsolutions.org

FUTURE: OCTOBER 4

LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE ANNUAL SPEAKER SERIES COMMUNITY LUNCHEON & LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP

11am-5pm, Benton Convention Center, 301 West 5th Street in W-S. Discover the secrets to more happiness and success. Featuring World Renowned Speaker and New York Times/International Bestselling Author of The Happiness Advantage, Shawn Achor. Presented by Dewey’s Bakery. BestLifeSeries.org.

336•712•0300 ChristinasDessertery.com 1483 River Ridge Drive Clemmons NC 27012 (next to Mario’s Pizza & Full Moon Oyster Bar)

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Accent Prone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Aeracura Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Aesthetic Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Alec Hutchins Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Alexander’s Automotive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 American Custom Leather. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 American Moving & Hauling . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Amy Lynne Originals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Bark of the Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Becky Davis Massage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Bernardin’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Bleu Restaurant & Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Bloomday Granite & Marble . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 B&L Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Brookstown Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Budget Blinds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Burklee Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Busy as a Bee Concierge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Butler Lighting, Paige Gallman . . . . . . . . . 156

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Cal’s Custom Outdoor Furniture . . . . . . . . . 143 Canterlane Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Carolina Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Carolina Custom & Boone Fabrics. . . . . . . . . . 7 Carolina Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Carolina Vein. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Carrie Vickery District Court Judge. . . . . . . . 79 Castle Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 C Distinctive Eyewear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Chermak & Hanson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Children’s Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Chris’ Lawncare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Christina’s Dessertery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Chrystal Yates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Chystal Yates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 CJ’s Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Clemmons Bicycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Contract Business Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Crystal Cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

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Dalton’s Crossing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Daryl Whicker Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Davie Dermatology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Davie Flooring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Dawson Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Denise Lynn Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Diet Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Dream Dinners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Dress For Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

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Elite Photopod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Emerson Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Essential Balanced Bodywork. . . . . . . . . . . 101 Etc. Consignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

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Family Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Farrago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Fitness Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Five Points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Forsyth Plastic Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Forsyth Professional Gas Logs. . . . . . . . . . . 157 Fraleigh’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Fratelli’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Furniture Mattress Warehouse . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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GAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Gifts and Paper on Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 GirlsWorldExpo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Goin’ Postal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153,157 Goldman Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Gotta Get Thin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Grit Performace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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HakkaChow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Handpicked Consignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Hauser Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Hillcrest Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Hip Chics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Home Watch CareGivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Horizon Financial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Hospice & Palliative Care Center. . . . . . . . . 135 House Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

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iHeart Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Inner Strength Pilates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Isenhour Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Ivy Arch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Jeffrey Adams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 June DeLugas Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Kingery & Kingery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Kyle Duncan Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

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Lael Building Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Lamberti’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Laster’ Fine Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Lewisville Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Lil’ Briar Patch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Little Black Dress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Live 2 Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Living Your Best Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Lyndhurst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Mac & Nelli’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Madden Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Mainstream Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Marzano Asset Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Massage Envy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Medaloni Cellars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Mountain Valley Hospice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Muddy Creek Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

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New Balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 71 Nitsa’s Apparel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Novant Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Novant WomanCare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Nu Expression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

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Painting with a Twist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Paparazzi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Penny Lane Boutique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Photo Artistry by Melinda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Piedmont Advantage Credit Union . . . . . . . 53 Piedmont Federal Savings Bank. . . . . . . . . . 18 Precision Decorating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Prints Charming Photo Booth. . . . . . . . . . . 141 Professional Women of Winston-Salem . . . 85 Providence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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Rebecca & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

ReDesigns by Ava . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Remax Delana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Restoration Med Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Ryan’s Steakhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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Safe Tub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Salem Gymnastics & Swim . . . . . . . . . 123, 135 Salem Smiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Sewingly Yours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Sharon Reid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Simply Sterling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 SingingBird. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Smart Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Smokin’ Harley Davidson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Southern Charm at the Farm . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Southern Ties Boutique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Starboard Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Studio Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Style Encore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Summer Family Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Summit Eye Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Tanglewood Farmer’s Market . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Terri Bias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Thruway Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 TJ’s Body Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Today & Tomorrow Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Tour de Boutique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107, 156 Triad Mac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Twin City Artisans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Twin City Stage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

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Vein Clinic of North Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Vienna Village. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Village Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Vow to Be Different . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

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Wayne Collins Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 WFBH Outpatient Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 WFBH Plastic Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Wilder Career Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Wilson Park Athletics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Windsor Jewelers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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Yadkin Arts Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

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A Photo Finish Senior Year

For the Class of 2017, this fall marks the last new school year! As the school year kicks off and class routines begin, our team thought it would be fun to revisit our senior years and share with you our senior pictures!

Heather Spivey, RJ Reynolds, Class of 1987 Carolyn Peterson, West Forsyth High School, Class of 1985

Meghan Corbett, RJ Reynolds, Class of 2003

Kelley Carnall, UNC-Greensboro, Class of 2003

Brooke Eagle, High Point University, Class of 2012

Keela Johnson, RJ Reynolds, Class of 1977

Martie Emory, High Point Central, Class of 1978

Tabatha Renegar, Paul V. Moore in Central Square, NY, Class of 1985

Vonda Henderson, West High School in Knoxville, TN, Class of 1971

Stacy Leighton, Hong Kong International School, Class of 1982

Denise Heidel, Woodland Baptist Christian School, Class of 1993

Bloomday Granite & Marble

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