Forsyth Woman - February 2015

February 2015

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We’re wearing our Red Dress to support women’s heart awareness.

Piedmont Federal is committed to making a positive difference in the communities where we live and work.

February is American Heart Month and we’re wearing our Red Dress to support Go Red For Women.

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Free Brenner FIT Classes Join experts from Brenner Children’s Hospital for these FREE Brenner FIT Kohl’s Family Collaborative classes. Registration is required. Unless otherwise noted, classes are held at Brenner FIT in the William G. White Jr. Family YMCA, 775 West End Blvd., Winston-Salem.

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CONTENTS February 2015

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49 Accent Prone: How You Can Be ‘Accent Prone’ Head to Toe & Wall to Wall

22 Gotta Get Thin: A Natural Strategy for Lasting Weight Loss

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Break the Stress Addiction

42 FEATURES

Piedmont Club Private Events — Perfection in the Sky

56 - 59 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 60

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Twin City Stage Presents: Pride and Prejudice.

74 Professional Women of Winston-Salem’s 2nd Annual Kick-Off Luncheon

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82 WOAMTEC and Next Step Ministries

84 How to Speak Your Spouse’s Love Language

106 Single on Valentine’s Day?

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CONTENTS February 2015

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Keeping it Real: Where is the Love?

32 Rosey’s Review: Fabian’s Restaurant

54 ReDESIGNS by Ava

70 IN EVERY ISSUE

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To Your Health!

92 A Novel Idea

98 Heart Healthy Cuisine: Tips and Tricks

102 Women on the Move

112 Life Hacks

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THE VIEW

Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Keela Johnson | Keela@ForsythMags.com

PHOTO ARTISTRY BY MELINDA

From this Side February 2015

Associate Editor Brooke Eagle | Brooke@ForsythMags.com

Account Executives Tamara Bodford | Kelley Carnall | Adele Casanova Christina Corriher | Brooke Eagle | Heather Spivey Carol Vaughn Surratt

February is a month that is practically synonymous with hearts. I think of hearts, too, but I think of it a little differently these days. It was a year ago this month that my dad had a heart attack. I am so blessed to still have my dad with me, and this month, we are able to celebrate his 80th birthday.

God is so good to us and I remain grateful to everyone who prayed for him, as well as the skills and compassion demonstrated by the doctors, nurses, and staff at Novant.

Speaking of Dad’s birthday, on February 11th, his cardiologist, Dr. David Bohle of Winston-Salem Cardiology, will be speaking at the Professional Women of Winston-Salem’s February luncheon! Visit PWWS.org to learn more.

February is also American Heart Month. Every year, we partner with the American Red Cross to bring awareness to this disease. We support the Go Red! initiative but this year, it’s more important to me than ever!

For our February GNO, we are partnering with WFU Women’s Basketball and the American Heart Association for a special event! Make plans to join us on February 12th at the LJVM Coliseum for a great buffet, bar, prizes, and a ticket to the game! WFU will be playing against Boston College and everyone – girls and guys are invited!

We frequently talk about these magazines as being a labor of love and it’s appropriate that this month, the month noted for love, we are also debuting our newest magazine in the Forsyth Magazines family: Forsyth Community!

The first issue is focused on life, work, and play in Lewisville-Clemmons… but stay tuned! Forsyth Community will be soon be covering a community near you! In addition, we’re going to be rolling up our sleeves soon to begin work on another community-specific issue. Stay tuned for details or email Advertising@ForsythMags.com if you’d like more information!

And since romance is in the air, I also need to mention our newest issue of Forsyth Woman Engaged! This latest beautiful volume came out late January and we are thrilled with it! If you are planning a wedding, or know someone who is, please be sure to pick up a copy.

Finally, our sister magazine, Forsyth Family, will soon be hosting the Forsyth Family Expo at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Education Building! If you would like to be a part of this great event, they are accepting vendor applications at this time (TinyURL.com/2015FFExpoVendors). I’ve overheard some of the planning that’s going on and this is an event that EVERY family in the area will want to attend! It’s going to be phenomenal!

As always, please be sure to let our advertisers know that you saw their ads in Forsyth Woman! We can’t do what we do every month without them!

We appreciate their support and your loyalty!

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All About Retinal Detachments

By Vic Khemsara, MD here are several sight-threatening conditions in the field of ophthalmology and a detached retina is one of them. This is a condition I see several times during the year and, unfortunately, some patients wait too long to be seen to prevent vision loss.

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A retina becomes detached when it becomes separated from its underlying tissue. There are a few signs and symptoms that everyone should be aware of that would indicate a retinal problem.

Seeing sudden spots, floaters, and flashes of light are warning signs of a detached retina. You may have sudden blurry or poor vision.

Another sign that must not be missed is a shadow or curtain occurring from the top or side of field your of vision. These signs can occur as the retina is pulling away from its supportive tissue.

The lifetime incidence in normal individuals is 1 in 300 and rises to 1 and 20 if you are moderately nearsighted (over -5.00 Diopters).

Up to 50 percent of people who experience a retinal tear will have a subsequent detachment. Causes of retinal detachments include high levels of nearsightedness, injury, diabetes, vascular tumors, eye surgery, and certain systemic diseases.

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Some celebrities that have experienced retinal detachments include basketball player Stoudemire, boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, and martial arts expert Alan Belcher. Its also speculated that Theodore Roosevelt had partial blindness in this left eye because of a boxing injury that resulted in a retinal detachment.

Treatment most often involves surgery. Surgical procedures used to treat retinal detachments are scleral buckling surgery. This is the most common type of repair and it involves attaching a small band of silicone or plastic to the outside of the eye. This band will compress the eye inward, reducing the pulling of the retina and allow the retina to reattach to the interior wall of the eye.

This surgery may be combined with vitrectomy which involves removing the clear jelly like fluid from the back of the eye, which can be replaced with clear silicone oil or gas to push the detached portion of the retina back. Another treatment is called pneumatic retinopexy. In this procedure, the surgeon will inject a small bubble of gas into the posterior chamber and push the detached portion of the retina back to its underlying tissue. If there is a tear in the retina, the surgeon may use laser or a freezing probe to attach the retina firmly and to seal the tear. Surgery is not always guaranteed in reattaching the retina and the odds for success depend on the location, cause, and extent of the retinal detachment.

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Endless Possibilities: The Fleer Center at Salem College

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n the movies, college looks like a bunch of fresh-faced 18 year olds without a care in the world, being ‘on their own’ for the first time. Some of their concerns are classes that they claim are held too early, and running out of money on meal cards. But in the real world, and to various types of students, college can look very different. The Martha H. Fleer Center for Adult Education at Salem College is a perfect example of a place for students who do not fit the traditional college stereotype.

Designed for women and men ages 23 years and older who are interested in completing their college education, gain a certificate, or take a limited number of college courses, The Fleer Center for Adult Education is perfect for students looking to advance their career, change careers, enrich their lives, or finish an education that was started years ago.

It provides the best college atmosphere in which to fulfill dreams and accomplish goals.

For many Fleer Center students, the challenges of juggling work, family, and school can seem daunting. Salem faculty, along with the staff at The Fleer Center, understand that adult students have a lot going on in their lives, and are always ready to assist and find a schedule that works.

For many students, the personal attention helps them navigate college life with ease.

For Erica McIntosh, a senior working to complete her degree in Education, The Fleer Center has been ideal. With her own teaching job, two small children, and a husband who is a high school baseball coach, the flexibility that The Fleer Center has offered has been the key to fulfilling her educational dreams.

“Our staff and faculty understand that adult learners have careers, families, and community responsibilities, which make them short on time. We’re dedicated to making their transition into college life as smooth as possible, which is why day and evening courses are offered to fit busy schedules,” says Dr. Sydney Richardson, Dean of The Fleer Center for Adult Education.

Salem College renamed its continuing studies program to The Martha H. Fleer Center for Adult Education in July 2008 in honor of the program’s founder, Dr. Martha Fleer. Fleer came to Salem College in 1973 and founded Salem College’s continuing studies program in the early 1980s.

For more information on The Fleer Center at Salem College, please visit salem.edu/fleercenter or call (336) 721-2669.

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The Fleer Center is offering free information sessions on Thursday, March 12, at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 14, at 10 a.m.

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As Executive Director of the WOAMTEC Winston-Salem Chapter, Gina’s focus is to empower, create strategic alliances and help her members grow and strengthen their businesses and relationships. She is seeking passionate and productive women to exclusively represent their business category in the Winston-Salem chapter. Gina is also a REALTOR® and Buyer Specialist on Team Wiley, Keller William’s premier award-winning team in the Triad.

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Brooke Eagle is the associate editor and an account executive for Forsyth Woman and Forsyth Family and Forsyth Woman Engaged!

Brooke has been involved with the magazines since her high school days (after all, her mom is the boss!). “I love being a part of the Forsyth Magazines team! Every day brings a new adventure! Best of all is working for my Mom. Mom and I’ve always been close, but it’s awesome to be a part of something she started!”

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All humans are entitled to live, work, and play in a safe environment. Unfortunately, life challenges present barriers for many. One of these barriers is domestic violence. Next Step Ministries provides the tools and resources necessary for victims of domestic violence to break through those barriers leading to a safe and productive life potential. The Shelter is supported by Next Step Thrift Store at: 955 NC Hwy 66 S, K’ville, NC

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Alli is the owner of Heart In Hands Massage and Wellness, LLC. She has been a massage therapist since 2012. While she enjoys giving a relaxing massage, her specialty is reducing and preventing pain. Alli uses techniques such as hot and cold therapies, tuning forks, cupping, and aromatherapy to increase the effectiveness of sessions. She offers ciients membership opportunities and monthly subscriptions. Do you have a medical flex spending account? Ask how to use it for your sessions.The office is in the West End area with FREE handicap accessible parking out front. Check out our Upcoming Events to see what we’re hosting.

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LuAnn Davis, a longtime resident of Kernersville, has been in the mortgage industry for 12 years. She is currently with Premier Commercial Bank and will move to NewBridge Bank next month when their merger is complete. LuAnn takes care of you and makes sure she is always available to you, even on nights and weekends. She does most of her work through personal visits to her clients and willingly travels throughout the Triad to consult with her clients.

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Gotta Get Thin:

A Natural Strategy for Lasting Weight Loss We’re already a month into the new year, so by now you’ve likely tried a new weight loss approach and experienced that old, familiar frustration – or you’re finally in a perfect mental place to make a life-long change but don’t know where to start.

By Martie Emory

Dr. Paul Williams, a chiropractor practicing in Clemmons for the past 20 years, has joined his wife, Diane, in launching an exciting new concept – Gotta Get Thin. Using a technology that’s been around for close to seven years, Dr. Williams has combined his medical expertise (he holds a Doctorate of Chiropractic degree as well as a biology degree from UNC-Chapel Hill) with the everyday knowledge he discovered treating patients for back and neck strain who simply worsened their conditions by being overweight.

Intent on finding a safe, effective way to help his own patients lose weight, he and Diane embraced the strategy behind Gotta Get Thin and, in a quest to educate his patients, the two combined for a personal loss of almost 90 pounds in the process! Even better, they’ve managed to maintain their weight loss through holidays and vacations.

“Our program has such amazing results that we knew we had to make it available to the general public,” says Dr. Williams. “We focus on getting your body into a fat burning zone naturally.”

“In fact,” says Diane, “your physiology changes to the point that you don’t crave the greasy, calorie-laden foods you once counted on for comfort.” Dr. Williams is able to contractually guarantee results for his Gotta Get Thin clients and is comfortable assuring them they will shed at least 20 pounds by sticking to the 40-day plan.

The process begins with a body composition analysis and thorough consultation with Dr. Williams, who then creates a “biosignature” which allows him to craft a personal plan that’s individualized to the needs of each patient. This “ultimate fat loss scan” utilizes NRF technology – a comprehensive electro-impedance resonant frequency scan – that finds each person’s ultimate fat- burning zone. Next, the patient is given all-natural, non-medicinal drops (by mouth) that stabilize their body chemistry and correct hormonal imbalances. Once that occurs, weight loss of a half a pound to two pounds per day can occur if the patient embraces the program’s five basic components, which include hydrating, cleansing and balancing the pH of the body and nutritional detoxification, all conducted under close doctor supervision. Resetting the hypothalamus is the ultimate goal.

Safe for both men and women, the technology can be successful for anyone past puberty. “We have clients that range in age from 16 to 74,” says Diane.

Gotta Get Thin is also ideal for patients with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or any other chronic medical condition. Their patient testimonials say it best. Anne Sourbeer Morris, Ed.D., author and client of Dr. Williams, is a true believer in this amazing new technology.

“At age 66 I made the decision to invest in myself to regain health and energy,” she says. “I started the program in late September 2014 and 40 days later I was down 27 pounds! I look and feel great, but most importantly, I have regained health. While the program does not promise to ‘cure’ disease, I no longer take blood pressure medicine. My metabolic age went from a mortifying 80+ to a youthful 46! I am metabolizing food like a 46 year old.”

Dr. Williams feels that what sets his office and program apart from others is the educational process they cover so thoroughly with patients, the friendly staff and their general down-to-earth way of treating people. “We want to be there for you, to help you along on your last weight loss journey!” he says.

Last weight loss journey – now doesn’t that sound nice?

For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 336-778-1057 or visit their website www.gottagetthin.com.

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WHEN PUPPY BREATH ISN’T CUTE: FORSYTH VETERINARY HOSPITAL STRESSES PET DENTAL CARE

By Lindsay Craven

veryone loves a good whiff of the ever adorable puppy breath but what happens when the puppy breath fades and you’re left with the not so cute dog breath?

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Dr. Ruth Gillis of Forsyth Veterinary Hospital hopes to inform and educate pet owners of the importance of proactive dental health care in all of your furry friends. February is national veterinary dental health month and Forsyth Veterinary Hospital offers cutting edge animal dental care. They utilize digital dental x-ray and offer full service dental cleanings and extractions if needed.

“Digital dental x-rays serve many purposes in the dental health of your pet,” said Dr. Gillis. “We can use dental x-rays to assist in diagnosing impacted teeth in exotic pets, foreign bodies in sinus cavities, find fractured teeth or roots and more.”

“On some occasions, the baby teeth do not fall out and this condition if referred to as retained deciduous (immature) teeth,” Dr. Gillis continued. “If not removed, this can lead to early periodontal disease and decay. This condition is more common in small breeds.”

During dental health month, Forsyth Veterinary Hospital offers 10 percent off dental cleanings as well as 50 percent off their normal dental x-ray prices. Dental cleanings range from approximately $190 to $330 depending on the age of your pet and the services needed. Extractions are priced on a tooth by tooth basis and can be quoted to, and approved by, the owner during the procedure.

Additional services such as nail trims, anal gland expression and ear cleanings can be done at reduced fees during dental cleanings as well.

Periodontal disease is one of the most prevalent of all diseases in companion animals. If tooth decay is not found early it can lead to extensive structural damage, tooth infection, loss of teeth, localized infection or widespread infection throughout the body. To prevent periodontal disease it is imperative that pet owners get regular dental exams for their furry companions and dental cleanings when recommended.

Forsyth Veterinary Hospital has been in existence since 1953.

In 2005 it was purchased by Dr. Ruth Gillis, a Tuskegee University Veterinary School graduate. Dr. Gillis has been in practice since 1985 and is a native New Yorker.

Every dental procedure at Forsyth Veterinary Hospital includes a pre-dental exam. This exam can be done in the exam room with the owner if the pet is friendly and not fearful. If a pet cannot be examined safely beforehand it can be done under anesthesia.

If you’d like additional information about the details of dental care or dental x-rays or to inquire about other veterinary services offered, call Forsyth Veterinary Hospital for an appointment today at 336-765-1225.

All dental cleanings at Forsyth Veterinary Hospital require pre-anesthetic sedation and anesthesia for the safety of the pet and the hospital staff. Dr. Gillis requires some basic pre-anesthesia bloodwork before performing the dental to ensure that the pet is healthy enough to be anesthetized. A dental service includes an ultrasonic teeth scaling above and below the gum line, polishing, periodontal probing and charting of any observations.

Forsyth Veterinary Hospital is located at 2556 S. Stratford Road in Winston-Salem. Hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. They are also open two Saturdays a month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. by appointment.

Forsyth Veterinary Hospital is a full-service hospital that welcomes everything from wellness visits and exams, baths and boarding and dental cleanings to surgeries and digital radiography (x-rays).

While many people may consider the teeth of their older pets it’s important to remember that dental care is also a factor in the health of young pets. “Most cats and dogs lose their baby teeth by six months of age,” said Dr. Gillis. “If adult teeth don’t come in, the pet should be checked to see if the tooth is impacted or if the pet is missing roots for that tooth. These questions can quickly be answered with digital dental x-rays.”

Forsyth Veterinary Hospital is located at 2556 S. Stratford Road in Winston-Salem. Hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. They are also open two Saturdays a month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. by appointment.

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Where is the Love?

It’s February . . . with celebrations of love, right? So why is it that so many folks struggle to feel loved? How is it that we stand in crowded rooms, yet seem so alone?

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I’ve discovered that people fighting to feel cherished come from every walk of life.

I’ve met loners who rarely experience loneliness and those with relationships galore who continuously feel isolated.

I counsel married folks who want to be single and single folks that ache to be married. It’s as if everyone appears agitated with this thing called love. We desperately desire intimacy, yet feel as if this innate longing is never completely satisfied. So where is the love?

Perhaps we’re looking for love in all the wrong places. Maybe we’re requiring more from folks than they are equipped to offer.

Certainly, life is sweeter when love is generously extended and received. In fact, our Designer created the craving for intimacy. It’s just that we often place conditions on others that prove unrealistic, even unfair. No individual can fill the hole in our soul that is uniquely created for the One who placed it there.

It’s amazing the distance God goes to convey His deep affection for you and me.

He expresses this insatiable desire toward us throughout every page of His love letter.

God conveys how much He loves us (to death!), how deep this love plunges (It’s bottomless!), how long it lasts (It’s endless!), and how wide it extends (It’s boundless!).

Don’t you get it? You can’t measure God’s passion for you. It’s just not scale material!

If that’s not crazy enough, soak yourself in this reality for a minute. Jehovah’s irrepressible longing toward us never diminishes in spite of the stupid things we say or do. (Looking at my list, I just bet I’ve got you beat!)

Simply put, God’s heart hotly pursues us at every bend in the road, no matter how many wrong turns we take. He doesn’t walk away. He can’t bail. It’s just not in Him to do so. You see, God’s love is not contingent on our conduct, but on His character. It's not based on what we've done, but who He is.

No matter how hard I try, I can’t seem to get my mind wrapped around the unfathomable thought that God considers me irresistible. His affection is infinitely grander than my feeble awareness of it. But you know what throws my understanding into an even greater tailspin? Even more incomprehensible than “HOW could He love me,” for the life of me, I can’t comprehend “WHY.” WHY does God love me? Isn’t it absolutely absurd to consider that this Magnificent Creator who holds the stars in the hollow of His hand desires to hold me? Quirky, temperamental me? This Invincible Lover, who could have anything He wants, chooses to crave you? Let that thought marinate for a bit.

I don’t know your story but I just bet it looks an awful lot like mine. You’ve loved and been loved yet the deepest longings still persist. You’ve wrestled with loneliness regardless of significant relationships that surround you. You’ve wondered if you’re the weak link, feeling as if personal inadequacies cause these secret yearnings to go unmet.

It’s time to give your distorted mental scripts a rest. They embellish the lie that you’re not enough. They exaggerate the erroneous emotions of deficit and defeat.

You are treasured beyond your wildest dreams. You didn’t do anything to cause this love, so you can’t do anything to un-cause it.

By Dr. Debbie Lanier

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I make you this promise. If you abandon the futile search to fill the deepest hole with things that won’t ever fit and move in God’s direction, His love will come rushing in like a tidal wave of tenderness. It’s everything your heart’s been waiting for. It’s irresistible. It’s incomprehensible. It’s downright unstoppable. This love . . . it’s for YOU! Oh, how I long to pursue the Greatest Love of my life with even a fraction of the desire that He pursues me.

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

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Growing up, Mom used to love to hang our freshly washed clothes out in the sun to dry. She used to say there was nothing like giving your linens some warmth from Mother Nature. She favored that old clothesline even after we bought her a fancy new dryer. That’s just my Mom. But the other day my daughter ran across some of Mom’s clothespins and asked Nana what they were. My mother studied the wooden clips very closely and couldn’t remember their function or her once fondness for them.

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Steve’s Pecan Pralines – Nature’s Answer for Your Sweet Tooth

By Carolyn S. Peterson

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n any given day, the kitchen of Steve Gauthreaux ( pronounced Go-tro) in Bermuda Run, NC, smells of a wonderful concoction of pecans, sugar, butter, and milk. But don’t bother asking for the recipe for this treat, because although Steve will share his delicious pecan pralines, the recipe is top secret and off limits!

Decades of Sweetness Many of the best recipes are old ones – those on paper discolored by years of use and a few stains of ingredients from days gone by. Such is the case of the recipe that Steve Gauthreaux uses for his delicious pecan pralines; it is tucked away in a well-worn little book, with torn corners, written in ink that is slowly disappearing. “My mother, Eta (pronounced Ee-tah) was a gourmet cook and caterer who loved entertaining and living in New Orleans, LA. She had many beloved recipes, but none more than the one for pecan pralines. I’ve been making this recipe for at least 50 years,” said Steve. The Gauthreaux family’s recipe is quite different than others and the proof is in the praline!

Not All Pralines Are Created Equal!

“You can check most any cookbook and they will almost always have similar recipes for pralines, but my mother’s recipe is a little different, I just can’t tell you how,” Steve commented with a smile, but then added, “I don’t use brown sugar like most.” When you watch Steve make his pecan pralines, as he says, “It’s not all about the ingredients, but about the technique and the way you ‘tend and watch’ the process from beginning to end. I use stainless steel/aluminum clad pots to make sure the ingredients cook evenly, leaving little to no sticking in the pot,” stated Steve. As simple as it looks, Steve is in constant motion, not taking his hand off the pot to ensure nothing burns. Must-haves in pecan praline making are quality ingredients. “I use butter, never margarine, and order the highest quality pecans available,” Steve said. In over 50 years, there is no way of knowing how many pecan pralines Steve has made, but his daughter Ann remembers a childhood of watching her dad make these delicious treats.

“As a little girl I would sit on the kitchen counter and watch dad make pralines. I would ask him to make ones without the pecans and eat them just as soon as they were cool enough to touch,” Ann recalled. “Of course now I love them just as they are, and I made a batch with him on Christmas day. I’m proud of him, at his age of 82, for the drive and passion. I’m proud of both my parents for the energy they have given this.”

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‘production’ of the pecan pralines. The Gauthreauxs’ four children were the ‘quality control’ and wife Barbara has become the ‘packaging department.’ “After the pecan pralines are cooled and ready, I help Steve package them in 4 oz. clear bags tied with raffia so they are ready to go ‘to market,’” commented Barbara. Each batch of pecan pralines takes about 45 minutes from beginning to end, and yields approximately 2 pounds, staying fresh for up to a month – if they are around that long!

“I’ve been fortunate to participate in several area farmers markets, like the Cobblestone Farmers Market at Old Salem and the market at Reynolda Village. A few retail locations, including The Candy Factory in Lexington and the Black Mountain Chocolate shop - with locations in downtown Winston-Salem and Reynolda Village - have been good places to sell my pralines as well. I’m especially grateful for the corporate orders I’ve received, too. They make outstanding gifts and I’d like to see that continue to grow. I have to say that I have never had an unhappy customer,” Steve stated.

After watching the care that Steve Gauthreaux puts into each pecan praline, I figured out what the secret ingredient is….LOVE! And that makes all the difference.

For more information on Steve’s Pecan Pralines or to place an order, call 336-998-7664 or email at sgauthreaux@yadtel.net.

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THE EVENT TRIO

Orchestrating dreams that do come true!

Photo by Antonio Santoro

By Martie Emory “Our first step in the planning process is building a rapport with our clients,” says Sara, noting that planning the most important day of someone’s life is virtually impossible if you don’t truly see inside their personality and get a feel for how they envision the most important party they will ever plan.

“We cater to the needs of our clients – bottom line,” says Frankie. “There’s nothing better than leaving an event knowing the couple is completely satisfied.”

As their list of clients has expanded over the past year, so has their menu of services. From full event planning, beginning with the engagement, to ceremony coordination on the big day, each wedding brings a different set of issues and details which makes having three wedding planners an obvious bonus: there’s always someone available to answer a vendor hen a trio of talented teachers question, guide you in a sticky etiquette situation or talk you decided to blend their mutual love through a fashion dilemma. Although Frankie, Antonio for party planning, The Event Trio was born! and Sara work closely as a team and fill a variety of roles After designing and executing an unforgettable depending on the event, each does have a creative focus. wedding celebration at Grandover Resort for Frankie enjoys coordinating the intricate details, from some dear friends, twin brothers Frankie and dinner place settings to fabulous reception décor, while Antonio Santoro, and their close friend, establishing good working relationships with venue Sara Thompson, realized they shared a love of managers and banquet staff. Antonio is the guru of making people’s dreams come true. emotional support, calming pre-wedding jitters and taking Frankie Santoro, Sara Thompson and Antonio Santoro

Happily, word-of-mouth and recommendations in the local area were already taking them far, as the next year brought them an array of events to coordinate – everything from traditional Southern weddings to a custom-filled Pakistani ceremony. Along the way they’ve polished their skills and learned what goes into orchestrating a perfect event, and are heading into the new business year ready to focus on creating even more memorable celebrations.

Zeroing in on the elements that are most important to the brides and grooms they work with, this energetic trio believes that success only comes from filling the needs and wishes of each couple.

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on the creative task of coordinating pre- and postceremony photography, while Sara is the trio’s proclaimed organizer, building timelines for each event and keeping lines of communication open with vendors at all times.

Now that’s a winning team!

“There’s nothing better than a sigh of relief by all,” adds Antonio. “That adds the exclamation point to all the hard work we put forth!”

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Not just a rewarding business venture, launching The Event Trio has also been a personal accomplishment for all three – and rewarding on a totally different level.

“Our goal has always been to make sure the bride and groom have smiles on their faces at the end of the night!” says Frankie.

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Fabian’s Restaurant 1100 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104 • 336.723.7700 W-Sat 7:30pm seating (by reservation only) Available seven days a week for private parties

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t is NEVER difficult to rave about a meal at Fabian’s Restaurant! Each January the wonderful publishers of Forsyth Woman and Forsyth Family treat us all to the best dinner in town – something we look forward to every year. Our annual staff party would not be complete without Chef Bill Smith and his amazing culinary expertise. We have come to know him and his Fabian’s family of servers well, and they always show us the most courteous, welcoming service imaginable.

As writers, editors, publishers, account executives and designers, the Forsyth Magazines staff is comprised of some fairly opinionated people – people who do not hold back when something does not suit them…nor do they hold back when something delivers! The beautiful dining room of Fabian’s was very quiet when each dish was served, followed by choruses of “Mmmm” and “Wow!” as every staff member voiced his or her approval. It all tasted as phenomenal as it sounded during Bill’s traditional menu announcement…

First Course Fabian’s empanadas filled with ground beef and olives in puff pastry Second Course Cream of curry carrot soup Third Course Tossed green salad with balsamic vinaigrette Fourth Course • Massachusetts scallops, pan-seared with bacon and red pepper garlic sauce • Trigger fish pressed with fresh herbs, sautéed in white wine and finished in the oven, served with a lemon cream sauce • Pheasant with porcini mushroom glaze • Tanglewood duck, slow-roasted and semi-deboned with a port cherry cinnamon sauce • Grass-fed Georgia beef with Roquefort cream sauce

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Fifth Course • Chocolate molten lava cake • Prune bread pudding with caramel and ice cream • Strawberry shortcake • Bailey’s Irish cream crème brûlée Sounds yummy, doesn’t it? The good news is that no matter when you eat at Fabian’s, this is what you can expect. Delectable, inventive, mouth-watering dishes that leave you encouraging others at your table to order different dishes from your own, so you can share and taste it all! I am already excited about next year’s dinner, but I will absolutely be back before then! Even though the fullness you feel after you leave makes you think you’ll never eat again, you quickly forget that and long for more. If you are lucky enough to dine at Fabian’s this year, be sure to tell them Rosey sent you and is envious of every bite!

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Break the Stress Addiction W hen exactly did stress become in vogue? These days it seems to be something people brag about. There is an inherent correlation between being very busy and very important. In a recent Harvard study, 63% of the Americans polled claim to be too stressed. Stress comes in many colorful packages; it can be real or perceived, voluntary or imposed, internal or external – but rarely is it good for you! In fact, all too often it can be addicting and detrimental to your health and happiness, and to those you love.

Are you a stress addict?

Some Stress Addict Characteristics: 1. The Martyr - Takes on too much voluntarily only to complain about it later.

2. The Drama Queen - “You think YOU’RE busy? Let me tell you about MY day!”

3. “Mea Culpa!” - Feels guilty for sitting, reading or doing anything fun.

4. The Critic – Is overly critical of self and others who are not working to their (perceived) potential.

5. The Rocky Balboa - “No pain, no gain” – all things worthwhile require pain and sacrifice.

6. The Go-to Guy or Gal - Needs to be all things to all people all the time.

By Stacy Leighton dopamine rush. But neuroscientists argue that there are healthier, more sustainable ways to get that. Here’s what happens physiologically when a person is stressed: • Startled, your brain sends an alert to the nervous system, signaling your body to pump adrenaline to your muscles.

• Dopamine courses through your veins, alerting your brain to wake up and pay attention!

• Fatty acids flood your system so that your muscles will be active and empowered to deal with anything (fight, flight or freeze).

• Simultaneously, your body shuts down unnecessary systems, like your metabolism (people from early on needed to store calories just in case food was scarce during a crisis).

• A cortisol boost weakens your immune system in order to dull pain sensitivity (should you be injured).

• Your short term memory shuts down for self-preservation from trauma, and so that your brain can react quickly on instinct alone.

All of these systems are helpful and necessary in times of real crisis when quick thinking and acting are paramount. However, these biochemical reactions are detrimental to your health if stress is sustained. And let’s face it – fat, forgetful and freaked out is no way to live.

7. Multitasking is My Middle Name - Unable to function unless they are doing many things at once.

Ways to De-Stress:

8. The Absent Listener - Cannot be completely present with anyone at any one time, distracted.

2. Music, whether soothing, rocking or reflective, soothes the soul.

9. The Control Freak - As stated, and is easily irritated when things don’t go as planned.

10. The Chaos Creator - They must maintain a level of chaos in order to feel “normal” and will create it if none exists.

Stress addiction is present in and out of the home. In fact, many stay-at-home parents create busy, overcommitted schedules in order to mirror their previous career’s stress “norm.” That makes me nervous just thinking about it! Piano, dance, homework, baseball, language lessons, book clubs, spin class and so much more! It’s a wonder we touch down at all. Begging the question, when do they enjoy their families? How about self-care?

So why do we do this? Some folks get a little charge out of it – and that’s real. In times of stress our brain produces an adrenalin and

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1. Set reasonable expectations, learn to delegate and trust.

3. Treat yourself to some quality down time with friends and/or family (laughter is key).

4. Journaling and doodling help to stimulate your creative self and help to drown out negative thinking.

5. Meditate, do yoga or exercise daily.

6. Jump the track! Stressful thoughts can snowball, so when you feel this coming, jump to another, more pleasant, thought.

7. Breathe slowly and deeply, and practice conscious relaxation.

With regular practice, we can break these habits. There is a little stress addict in all of us. But those who matter most need us to take care of ourselves for them. When we learn to balance work and self-care, we are healthier, happier and more enjoyable to be around.

Stress is often optional – “Let it go, Elsa.”

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imply Sterling & Company continues to be a pillar in the community of small business “retail therapy” for a bevy of women, providing them a cornucopia of temptation, like any boutique worth its weight should. We are so grateful for each of them, as well as the men in their lives that surprise them from time to time with a special gift from our store. Having now been in our new location at The Village at Robinhood for almost a year and a half, we have re-established ourselves in the community, adding to our following. I want each person who walks through our doors to immediately feel welcomed.

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I am so thankful for the support of my family, friends and extended family of customers who have encouraged me to keep doing what I do best…just being me – the most unorganized, fly by the seat of her pants, late to and for everything control freak, who worries too much about her hair and what everyone else thinks of her. Then God says “you are the you I made and created, so just be you.” Nothing else to say except “thank you” for all that I am blessed with daily.

Simply Sterling & Company has been a blessing and an incredible outlet for me to use the gifts the Lord has given me. On occasion, you will find one, or maybe two, of my blessings with me at the store – my daughters, Madison and Natalie. They both have their gifts and are a continuous help and support. Madison, 20, and a junior at Davidson College, grew up during the Home Show era of Simply Sterling. She has seen her fair share of jewelry pricing and every other facet of the business side up close and personal. I believe that her years of hands-on experience and watchful eyes have shaped her, and me, in so many ways and helped her grow into the well-grounded, well-rounded young lady she is today. She is a

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The three of us together, well, we are just three peas in a pod. pillar of level-headed strength and support to me on so many levels and continues to help with the store when school and life allow.

Her sister, Natalie, who is 11 and a sixth-grader at Jefferson Middle School, has not missed a beat in joining the Simply Sterling legacy. She loves helping at the store, and all the customers are amazed at how mature and well-poised she is, from the time she greets them and helps them find their purchases to when she checks them out and packages their items. She takes her job seriously and loves to be a part of “Mommy’s store.” Even more, she always anticipates our next store party as she thoroughly enjoys helping plan the event, and participating in the creation of the special treats which we hand-make to serve our guests! She is quite the little leader and creator. Both of them, on many occasions, have been called “Little Lea” which just makes my heart smile! I couldn’t be more proud!

The three of us together, well, we are just three peas in a pod. They are so creative and social, with just enough quirk and sass to keep it fun – what a trio!

I am so happy to be able to give them this early opportunity to learn valuable life skills. I think we all want to shine at what we do, but as C.S. Lewis said, “Don’t shine so others can see you. Shine so that, through you, others can see Him.” This would be my ongoing hope for myself, my daughters, the rest of our family and our humble establishment.

So, on any given day, except Sunday, you can stop in for a welcoming shopping experience. You will be smitten with warm, southern hospitality. Any passerby will be enthralled by our collection of jewelry, apparel, handbags, lotions and more! Whether you need something or not, the experience will leave your mind impressed and prepared for any upcoming special gift or that retail therapy that any woman who reads this knows is necessary from time to time – we’ve got you covered!

In case we haven’t had the pleasure of your company, we are located right off Robinhood Road at the intersection of Meadowlark, approximately 3.5 miles from Silas Creek, in The Village at Robinhood Shopping Center.

If nothing else, tell Siri that we are at 5275 Robinhood Village Drive, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106, and she will promptly direct you. We are open Monday through Saturday from 10am-6pm. If you have more questions, just give us a call at 336.896.0077.

P.S…there is plenty of parking, too!

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By Adele Casanova

Kaitlyn can also assist companies and business group in planning productive and entertaining business meetings at the Piedmont Club. The club offers great conference rooms of various sizes with state of the art audio visual equipment. Special menus and creative meeting breaks can be planned to make business meetings both productive and memorable.

The Piedmont Club is available for anyone to rent space for a private event, but club members get special perks and pricing. Membership is easy and affordable and opens the door to many fun member dining and tasting events to be shared with friends and family.

To book your next private event or for a tour of the club, call Kaitlyn directly at 336-499-0161.

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rofessional staff, spectacular views, newly renovated – three very good reasons to hold your next private event at the Piedmont Club in Winston-Salem! The Piedmont Club, atop the BB&T building in downtown Winston, is a premier place to hold both social and business events. Private Events Director Kaitlyn Green says, “We strive to make each private event a memorable lifetime experience. It is not just about the fabulous food and service, but also about the special attention to detail in planning and executing each event to the host’s specifications, and exceeding their expectations.”

The Piedmont Club has recently been renovated into a modern facility worthy of the spectacular views from every side of the building. The Piedmont Club’s parent company, ClubCorp, the leader in the private club industry, has invested one million dollars to renovate the facility with modern carpets, window coverings, and freshly upholstered furnishings in restful, neutral colors that make the perfect backdrop for any special event décor. The crystal drop chandeliers are the perfect accompaniment to the natural light streaming in from the vast windows of the Club.

The Piedmont Club has been the choice in the Triad for weddings and anniversary celebrations for 28 years. The staff excels in weddings with a niche of 150 and under seated attendees. The club has a new, He works closely with the club’s new Service Director, Will Lloyd, a certified Sommelier, to craft unique, delicious menus and wine lists.

The Club’s Private Events Director, Kaitlyn Green, has over nine years in the private events industry, spending most of that time planning and executing events for Fortune 500 companies and celebrities in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Be sure to call and RSVP to the Piedmont Club’s annual Private Events Open House to be held at the club on Saturday February 21 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. where you can see the fabulous facilities and views and meet Kaitlyn Green, Chef James, and Sommelier Will Lloyd.

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You Can Teach An Old Dog New Tricks?

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ren’t I too old to learn an instrument?” There are a lot of people who took some music lessons as a kid, but quit for whatever reason, and now they regret it. Now that they’re older, arthritis is settling in and their hearing is going, they think to themselves there is no way they could ever learn to play. Maybe you’re one of those people, and all you really need is to be inspired to dust off that old dream and chase after it until you catch it!

When I first started teaching music lessons about 20 years ago, my grandmother expressed interest in piano lessons.

She was the first elderly person I ever taught. Since then, I’ve taught music to a lot of people who thought they were too old, from the 35 year old who wanted to live vicariously through her kids, to the 65 year old new retiree who wanted something to do with his newly found time. Many people long to make something melodic come out of an instrument, but they just have never had the time, money or patience. I think most people don’t care about being the next Billy Joel or Eric Clapton, they just want to play a bit. As a teacher, I believe it is important to help older students achieve their goals.

I once taught a wonderful lady from Trinidad. Another music teacher retired, and I inherited several students, mostly kids. One day, in hobbled Marta. She was so bent from arthritis she could hardly move. She eyed me with suspicion.

“Marta, I’m not gonna’ lie to “So, yer gonna’ teach me the p’yano now, are ya?”

“What have you been working on?” I asked. She carried with her you. You’ll never play the a large bag. In the bag were books on Russian scale exercises, classical music scores and several other piano books. There were piano in this life. But I can books on classical guitar method, and way down at the bottom teach you to play the guitar.” was an old hymnal. I put the books down and said, “Why do you want to play?”

Marta spent the next few minutes telling me about her life, how she grew up in Trinidad always wanting to learn an instrument, but her parents had several kids and no money.

Her heart’s desire was to sit before God and play hymns. She said that she was finally in a place in life where she could take lessons, but arthritis had so mangled her hands it was impossible to play the things that her old teacher had asked her to play.

I said to her, “Marta, I’m not gonna’ lie to you. You’ll never play the piano in this life. But I can teach you to play the guitar.”

I know what you’re thinking, this guy must be nuts. Her hands were so crippled she couldn’t play piano, but he’s going to teach her guitar?

I explained that the early blues players had jobs doing hard labor where their hands could get damaged, sometimes even causing them to lose a finger. Since they also made extra money playing music, they had to figure out a way to keep playing. So they would take a bottle neck, or a piece of pipe, retune their guitar, and then play the songs that way. I re-tuned Marta’s guitar to open D tuning, and dug out her old hymnal.

I found her favorite hymn, “Amazing Grace,” wrote some fret numbers over the sheet music, and gave her a slide. I explained what to do with it, and she slid the guitar slide over one gnarled finger and began to strum along and sing. Her face lit up instantly. A few weeks later she was playing half of the hymnal.

Marta and I kept in touch for a long time after that. She always told me how she had been praying for me. I often wondered why someone would care so much about a music teacher they only had briefly. Then I realized that I had given her more than the ability to play an instrument – I had showed her how to give her soul a voice, and enabled her to worship God in a more profound way, when she thought she was too old to ever learn. A gift like that is priceless.

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Over The Schoolhouse Wall

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just began my last semester of college and let me tell you – it hasn’t been easy going back to school as an adult. Being an “older” student has had its own share of challenges; on the superficial level, I’m in class with a lot of people who have never known an existence without cell phones, have unlikely ever fought with an actual paper card catalogue, and have never had to use White-Out. That kind of thing can make a girl feel old, and feeling old can be distracting; my mind already has too many tabs open at any given time as it is.

1. Whatever enthusiasm and hope you have during the very first week of school, try to hang on to as much of that as possible. It starts to fade pretty quickly after the first semester, but would serve you well during those times you feel like giving up.

But on a more serious note, it has been difficult to “remember” things I supposedly “learned” in my previous educational experience. And relearning how to add studying and homework into a life that is already almost full to capacity has proven to be my biggest obstacle yet. On top of all that, the program I’m in is set up similarly to, say, a nursing program (so I’ve heard), in that you’re in the same classes with the same people for almost all of the time you’re in school. I’ve found this dynamic to be not unlike that of siblings: there is drama, there is bickering, snacks are shared (or stolen), and formalities fall by the wayside rather quickly. We help each other out and we have each other’s backs, but inevitably someone is always not speaking to someone else, someone thinks they should have gotten a better grade than their classmate who never comes to class (or comes to class and sleeps), and all other manner of narcissistic nonsense. But we couldn’t make it through this grueling program without any of this, so I salute my fellow soldiers, and any one of you brave enough to return to school after a long hiatus.

4. Don’t be afraid to ask the folks that have been around longer for tips, help, advice, and their phone numbers/email addresses. It’s not creepy, it’s endearing.

As I enter the home stretch of this part of my educational journey, I would like to take a moment to address my previous self, the one just starting out in this program, and impart some words of wisdom to her.

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2. Don’t give up.

3. Find a mentor. Fast.

5. Rent (as opposed to buying) textbooks that you don’t plan on using again for reference in your field.

6. Find lots of different sources of help; teachers and mentors have lives, too, and can’t always be there when you need them.

7. Don’t give up.

8. Don’t get into the habit of taking things personally.

9. It’s okay to break down and cry in the basement of the Wake Forest Law Library.

10. Don’t give up.

It may sound absurd to give myself such a pep talk at this juncture – after all, I’m on the home stretch and almost done.

I do it, however, to express how much I wish someone had divulged a few such words of wisdom to me when I was new at school. Perhaps this list can help some other student who is just starting out, and I sincerely hope it can. (Except for the crying in the basement part. That’s just for me.)

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Accent Prone: How You Can Be ‘Accent Prone’ Head to Toe & Wall to Wall

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ow that the holidays have come and gone, the winter doldrums have set in. You look around the house and the little something extra that the holiday decorations brought is gone, back into the boxes, tucked away in the attic for another year.

Perhaps you look in the mirror and want to give your wardrobe a new look, or add a little something to an outfit you already have. In case you didn’t know it, you have officially reached the ‘I need to be Accent Prone’ point!

The only way to move through it and into the New Year, is to visit Cheri and Justin Lingafelt at Accent Prone, a home and fashion accessories store in Kernersville, NC, and let them help you get your Accent Prone on!

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Don’t Be Boring Be Accent Prone

Adding That Little Something Special to Life

When Cheri and Justin Lingafelt opened Accent Prone in 2012, they brought their own individual expertise together, focusing on being a one-stop shop for customers’ accessory needs, whether they were outfitting a room or themselves. “My family background is in retail jewelry sales,” said Cheri, “watching my dad, Terry Bull, who owned C. Elliott & Co., a jewelry store in Winston-Salem, for over 20 years, so I saw firsthand the hard work and commitment it took to make a business successful. While I was in school at UNC-W, I wrote a business plan for what would become Accent Prone and majored in business administration, focusing on entrepreneurship. Through an internship at a home décor boutique I gained great experience in management, store display, merchandising and interior design. Time studying in Europe gave me an appreciation for architecture and different styles which I have used at Accent Prone, offering a mix of home and fashion accessories.” Justin came into the business from a slightly different viewpoint, but one that meshed perfectly with Cheri’s.

“I grew up with parents who worked in the furniture industry and at a young age went to the High Point market. I later worked with my mom as she designed and managed showrooms. My studies focused on marketing and entrepreneurship, as well as firsthand experience working in showroom management and design throughout the US, including Dallas, Las Vegas, Memphis and Atlanta. I know furniture from the manufacturing side and with my mom and stepdad still very involved in the industry, I am kept up to date on furniture trends and products before they hit the marketplace,” Justin stated. At Accent Prone it’s not only the coming together of the owners’ experiences that make for a great place to shop, but it’s also the eclectic styles, where there is, literally, something for everyone.

So What Does ‘Accent Prone’ Mean?

Quite simply, the idea behind Accent Prone is ‘an all accent store, emphasizing the ‘wow’ factor from home to fashion accents.’

Basically, Accent Prone doesn’t do boring! “We buy full showrooms from the High Point furniture market, so our inventory consists of all furniture market samples, which we sell at wholesale prices, passing along the savings to our customers.

We literally have just about any style that you may be looking for, from traditional to modern, shabby chic, rustic, industrial and everything in between; we have a wide variety of styles to fit every customer’s needs. Our store merchandise changes almost every day with items being added from our warehouse and full truckloads delivered weekly, so if you come in and maybe don’t find the exact item you’re looking for, there’s a good chance that the ‘it’ you are looking for is in the warehouse. We know what is in the warehouse to help customers and we can also make a ‘wish list’ and keep it on file with items customers want, so that when we are at market we can look for them,” commented Cheri. As with any change, knowing where to start and what will make the most impact can be confusing, but Cheri, Justin and Julie G. Short, store manager/interior designer, can help you figure out the look, feel and pieces that will take your dream room or outfit to reality.

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions…

Contrary to what you might think, changing a room doesn’t mean you have to start with a clean slate. Incorporating small changes can make a big difference. “Changing something as small as wall color can bring a whole new look and feel to a room. Going with a neutral (gray is a good color) can bring a room up to date, and then you add color in through textures like rugs or window treatments. From there you can add accent pillows and maybe

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Accent Prone is located at 1030 South Main Street, Space F, Kernersville, NC. Hours of operation: Mon-Fri 10-7 pm; Sat 10-6 pm.

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change the lighting in the room.

These are very affordable ways to get a new look. If you are only going to add a few pieces to a room, make sure they are unique conversation pieces. Replacing an old piece of artwork with a more current mirror can really give a space a feeling of timelessness and open an area up. Moving your accessories around if you get tired of them in one spot is a great way to change up a look in several rooms. Accent Prone can help make minimal changes to a room with small accessories or new wall art. Or, even a bolder change with new accent pieces and furniture.

Either way, Accent Prone works with each individual to find their signature style that stays within budget. We encourage customers to bring in pictures of their home so that we can get an idea of the space that they are working with. A lot of people get ideas from Pinterest and by bringing in photos of not only the area in your home that you want to change, but also the look that you want, it helps us to know exactly what you are thinking. Having an idea of what you want and a visual of it helps Cheri, Julie and I to bring a design together,” said Justin.

The pantone color of 2015, which is essentially the fashion color of the year, is ‘marsala,’ a rich, red tone, so look for this color coming down the runway and in home décor and accessories. Some popular trends now are using reclaimed woods in furniture-making and we specialize in a wide variety of these pieces at the store.

Industrial is a very trendy look now, mixing raw woods with metal and casters - a very raw masculine look. Mid-century modern has also made a huge comeback and can really add a lot of character to

your home. But don’t feel like if your taste is more toward traditional furnishings that making changes is limited.

“Luckily, eclectic is in! Just because you’re traditional doesn’t mean you’re out of style. There are still newer or more current pieces of furniture that are classics, but what is outdated is having everything in a room matching. By mixing it up, the variation brings excitement and interest to a room. A fusion of styles creates interesting spaces, connecting the old with the new, but balance is key. By having an appreciation for different styles, you can give a room your own personal touch,” Cheri commented. The same goes for your wardrobe…

“An outfit can take on a whole new look with some different jewelry or a scarf. Raw gem stones are really big now, as is stacking bangle bracelets. Think ‘arm candy’ and wear more than one; statement necklaces, layering necklaces from shorter to longer, can add to a sweater or blouse. We have a wide variety of fashion jewelry and gifts, as well as fine sterling silver and gold jewelry.

With Justin’s expertise being in furniture, my expertise is definitely behind the jewelry counter. We are constantly going to different fashion and jewelry markets to seek out the latest and most unique fashion pieces that are hitting the market. We also have kimonos and shawls that can be worn over an outfit, affordably making a completely new look. Whether you want a room to have a little something extra or want to update your wardrobe, we can help ‘accent prone’ every area of your life,” said Cheri.

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“My family has lived in Clemmons for the past 30 years – so if I don’t get it right, I have them to answer to,” he adds, with a smile.

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Involved in the automotive business for 35 years, and treating his customers to the best service around for 14 years in his current Clemmons location, Mark and his manager and best friend, Dean Carter, have worked together for more than a decade. They both feel a special bond to the community and are proud to have turned many customers into friends through the years. Mark also feels that his longevity in the same business (he learned his trade at neighborhood service stations during high school and college) sets him apart from other automotive shops.

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“I know the true meaning of neighborhood customer service,” he says. “I wouldn’t still be in this business through all the adversity over the years – poor economy, mortgage troubles for many, and other issues – if I didn’t try my best to treat others right.”

Forsyth Woman magazine’s own publisher, Keela Johnson, is a loyal fan of Alexander’s and recommends them to friends and family for thorough, thoughtful service they know they can trust.

“We have worked with Alexander’s Automotive for years,” she says. “Since my husband owns a body shop, he’s very particular about who services our cars! We have entrusted our vehicles to the Alexander Motors team and they have consistently provided excellent service.”

In addition to traditional automotive services, like oil changes, state inspections, transmission rebuilding and repairs (from minor dents to more major projects), the team at Alexander’s offers U-Haul rental on-site and can provide a truck rental rate free of charge. That’s a convenient bonus if you’re just moving to the area or relocating your family to another city. Their U-Haul vehicles include cargo, utility, car and motorcycle trailers – plus all the necessary towing supplies.

“My favorite part of owning my own business is getting to know my customers,” Mark says.

“I have seen families grow and have generations come back to me to service their cars. I have watched kids grow up and need a U-Haul to go off to college. I enjoy what I do and being a part of the community – they have been good to me!”

Alexander’s Automotive is also proud to be a propane tank refill station – saving you from trading in your current tank, and simply refilling the old one with less expense to the customer – another bonus right in your own neighborhood.

In short, if you need a vehicle repaired, Alexander’s is just a phone call away. You’ll come away with the satisfaction that your job was handled in the most honest, professional manner possible – and you’ll likely also find new friends in Mark Alexander and his staff!

Alexander’s Automotive & Towing is located at 1601 Lewisville-Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC, and is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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Dress Your Home…to Love It “I think homes should be lovable; they should make us smile, and we should want to spend time there.” – Wendy Wrzos

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any of you have been “house hunting” at one time or another and know the stress of finding the perfect house to make a home for your family.

When my husband and I moved to the Chicago area in 1999, “house hunting” was quite the experience!

There were so many factors that played into the decision of where we were going to live: cost, size, which suburb, commute time for my husband who worked downtown, a safe neighborhood, whether our furniture would fit, etc. Our Realtor showed us many houses. Finally we were shown a house that when I walked inside the front door, I teared up. Why? Because I knew I could make this house our home. Was it perfect? No, but with a few décor changes and a little work it would be.

Looking past the flaws, I knew we would love this house and make it home.

There are some great shows on HGTV. I love Fixer Upper, Property Brothers, Love It or List It….. and I’m sure there would be others if my schedule allowed more TV viewing.

Love It or List It is just that: love the home you are in after a redesign and renovation, or list it for sale. I’m not sure what percentage of couples decide to ‘Love It’ or to ‘List It,’ but on the shows I’ve watched most couples decide to love it. Mainly because of reasons they fell in love with the house in the first place like, they love the neighborhood.

Moving as many times as I have, I’ve realized that even though I loved the house we were in, I could move and make a new home in a new place for my family as long as we were together.

In the mobile society in which we live today, many of us will not get the chance to move into our ‘forever house,’ raise our families and welcome our grandchildren there. We will make several houses our homes in a lifetime.

Ways to Love the Home You’re In • Make your home feel like you by honoring your taste. This can be done by painting the inside and the outside with the colors you love. Hanging your art, bringing in family heirlooms and accessorizing with things you love will make a house your home.

• De-clutter and organize. I know…hard work. It’s worth it in the end and you will love how your home looks and how good you feel.

• Tackle small projects and you might surprise yourself by getting inspired to do a larger project. Shows like HGTV, or apps like Pinterest and Houzz, can sometimes make you feel overwhelmed and you start feeling like there is no way your house can look that perfect.

• Simplify. That doesn’t mean that you have to give up all your favorite things. It means to pare down and keep the things you really love, and let go of all the rest.

• Do little things, like paint the front door a pretty new color, buy a new set of sheets for your bed, treat yourself to new placemats for your table, purchase a new green plant, or find a new lamp or accessory for your home. Doing a project or adding something new can be just the thing to inspire you and help you love your home.

Follow your heart and love your home!

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Twin City Stage Presents

Pride and Prejudice

By Meghan E.W. Corbett

win City Stage’s 80th season focuses around a literature theme, so Pride and Prejudice was the perfect addition to the schedule.

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“Pride and Prejudice is a popular, classic story that’s clever and upbeat,” said Marketing Director Kristina Ebbink. “It was first published in 1813 and has consistently been Jane Austen's most popular novel. It portrays life in the genteel rural society of the day and tells of the initial misunderstandings – and later mutual enlightenment – between the lively and quick-witted Elizabeth Bennet and the handsome, but haughty, Mr. Darcy. It’s a romantic comedy that has continued to engage audiences for more than 200 years, evidenced by its many publications and translations, as well as numerous adaptations for both screen and stage.”

Twin City Stage is known for excellence and attention to detail, as well as its dedication to the community. “Pride and Prejudice offers great roles for the acting community...we had close to 90 people audition for 17 roles,” said Ebbink. “Because this play is set in the British Regency period, it is important that the actors be able to portray the manners and moirés of that era. Prior to auditions, Twin City Stage and Director Sharon Andrews brought in Wake Forest University’s Associate Teaching Professor Leah Roy to teach a style workshop. Potential cast members were taught some of the basics of the period – class structure and interaction, sitting and standing, and even fan and handkerchief use. Since rehearsals have begun, the cast has been asked to read or re-read the novel and to fully research their characters. They will also be working with a dialect coach and learning English country dancing for the ball scenes. Along with a set designed by Mark Pirolo, period costumes by Justin Hall and wigs by Caitlin Molloy, the play will be as authentic to the time as possible.”

Andrews was the perfect director for Pride and Prejudice and brings years of knowledge to the position. “In North Carolina, Sharon has directed Photos Courtesy of Twin City Stage for WFU Theatre, Twin City Stage, UNCSA and Paper Lantern Theatre,” said Ebbink. “She recently directed Bruce Norris' Pulitzer Prize winning play, Clybourne Park. for Wake Forest Theatre and is delighted to be back at Twin City Stage directing Pride and Prejudice . As a performer, Sharon has appeared as Kimberly in Kimberly Akimbo for Paper Lantern Theatre, Amanda in Glass Menagerie for Twin City Stage, Madame Ranyevskaya in The Cherry Orchard for the Cherry Orchard Theatre, and Georgia O'Keeffe at Reynolda House Museum of American Art.” Elizabeth Bennet will be played by Johanna Beach and Mr. Darcy will be played by Patrick Meehan in Twin City Stage’s performance of Pride and Prejudice The run of this performance is sponsored by Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, LLP. Twin City Stage’s Pride and Prejudice opens Friday, February 6, 2015, at the Arts Council Theatre located at 610 Coliseum Drive in Winston-Salem. Additional performances will be held February 7-8th and 12-15th with Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances beginning at 8pm and Sunday matinees beginning at 2pm.

Ticket prices range from $22-$25 per person with group discounts available.

To purchase tickets, visit the box office Monday through Friday from 12-5:30pm or call 336.725.4001. For more information, visit the website at www.twincitystage.org.

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Young @ Heart

By Sarah Fedele

remember thinking that there must have been a ‘misdiagnosis,’” shares Jessie Mabe. “In just three months, my gastroenterologist noticed something that he thought could have been a heart murmur, I had a follow-up visit with my primary care, which led to an echocardiogram, a cardiologist visit, a transesophageal echocardiogram, and then heart surgery. I was only 20 years old.”

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Jessie was living in Lawsonville, working full-time and going to school at Forsyth Tech when her life took this quick turn. When she was a student at North Stokes High School, Jessie ran track and played softball. “Exercise normally makes most people feel great, but after practices I was always exhausted for the rest of the day. In college, I was even going to bed at 6 pm,” remembers Jessie.

Doctors found that Jessie had an atrial septal defect, a congenital heart defect in which the wall that separates the upper heart chambers does not close completely. These defects normally close after birth, but some can go dangerously undetected. Extreme fatigue was Jessie’s only sign that something was really wrong.

“My condition wasn’t anything I could prevent with exercise and a healthy diet, but it was a wake-up call for me,” says Jessie. “After recovering from heart surgery, I realized how important heart health is at any age. I needed to start making better choices to prolong my life with a healthier lifestyle.”

In the past three years, Jessie started running again. She trained for and completed two 5K races, running the Charlotte Motor Speedway 5K with her little sister, (name).

Without the extreme fatigue and with a healthier diet and more exercise, Jessie has lost over 30 pounds. She passed her last cardiologist visit with flying colors and was now only needs a yearly visit with her cardiologist, and no longer needs regular echocardiograms.

Jessie Mabe was proud to serve as a 2014 Forsyth County Go Red Woman with the American Heart Association.

“Diet and exercise are so important. Without a hearthealthy lifestyle, your chances of having a heart attack are drastically increased,” shares Jessie. “I am so thankful to God, my family and my friends for being there with me through all of this. Our hearts are so special. Most of our hearts are the hearts of wives, mothers, daughters, aunts, and sisters and they need to keep beating for all of those precious reasons. Heart health isn't just for yourself – it’s for the people that your heart beats for!”

February is American Heart Month and Friday, February 6 is National Wear Red Day. Locally sponsored by Novant Health, the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women program is a year-round campaign focused on helping women prevent and beat heart disease. Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States, taking one in every three women from our lives. The good news is that heart disease is 80% preventable by monitoring your blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose, and making heart-healthy lifestyle changes. To learn more about how you can fight heart disease, visit www.goredforwomen.org. For local events, latest research and heart-healthy tips, “like” us at www.facebook.com/triadAHA.

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If You ❤-Salem n o t s n i W • Novant Health and the American Heart Association are proud to celebrate seven years of Winston-Salem Going Red for women’s heart health.

• February is American Heart Month and Friday, February 6 is National Wear Red Day. • We lose one in every three women to heart disease, the No. 1 killer of women in the United States.

• Winston-Salem encourages women to learn the warning signs for a heart attack. Men often present with pressure in the chest- but women may experience less common symptoms, such as shortness of breath, jaw pain, nausea, back pain and vomiting. Know your own body and be your own advocate when you feel that something is not right.

• Heart disease does not discriminate. It affects women of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds.

• The good news: heart disease is 80% preventable!

• The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement encourages women to take charge of their heart health and prevent heart disease by increasing their physical activity, improving their diets, and managing their blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose numbers.

For a personalized heart-health assessment, visit http://www.novanthealth.org/forsyth-medicalcenter/services/womens-heart.

• Dedicated partners throughout the Winston-Salem community, such as the Office of Mayor Joines, Macy’s, Hanes Mall, Piedmont Federal Savings Bank, Gateway YWCA, HanesBrands, Wake Forest University and Forsyth Woman and Forsyth Family magazines, join with the American Heart Association and Novant Health throughout the year to bring heart-healthy messages to the women in our community. These women are the friends, co-workers, wives, mothers, grandmothers, sisters, daughters, and neighbors that help make Winston-Salem an amazing place to live!

• Learn how to love your heart and become involved with Go Red For Women in Forsyth County.

For heart-healthy tips and recipes, visit www.goredforwomen.org. To support Go Red and connect with AHA year-round, “like” us at www.facebook.com/TriadAHA.

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Winston-Salem joins cities across the country by turning office buildings, schools, retail stores, homes, landmarks and places of worship red for February.

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The Happiest 5k on the Planet Comes to Winston-Salem

By Denise Heidel

organization designed to empower children to reach their potential through trained mentorships. So, those who participate in The Color Run are supporting a trusted and worthy organization right in our own community.

The Color Run is now a race that is run in over 50 countries and in over 300 events… and that was just in 2014! People love The Color Run, as evidenced by its phenomenal growth in popularity. Snyder shares, “The demand has been crazy and exciting. Every day, hundreds of people make requests on our Facebook page for us to bring the event to their favorite city.

We’re excited to answer the call!”

n 2011, The Color Run became the happiest 5k on the planet…and one of the fastest growing events to sweep the globe! After a visit to Disney’s World of Color and other color festivals around the world, Travis Snyder, the founder of The Color Run, was inspired. He decided to utilize color as a way to motivate others as they raced, not only toward the finish line, but to better health. “I wanted to create an event that would encourage people to get out and run just for the fun of it,” said Snyder. “I wanted people to enjoy the community experience of running together, and I wanted to add something a little out of the ordinary to the race - something that could serve as a sort of visual reward for all the hard work these runners put into training for the event.”

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Participants of all ages and physical abilities are encouraged to sign up and arrive wearing all white. At each kilometer of the race, the runners (or walkers!) are drenched in a new color.

The colored powder that paints the participants throughout the race is safe, made with USDA FD&C approved ingredients (it’s even edible, though that’s not suggested simply due to the taste factor).

Jamie Miller, the Public Relations Manager for The Color Run, shares, “People from all different athletic backgrounds can participate in this event. The Color Run is an attainable goal that novice runners can work to achieve, and hopefully it will act as a catalyst to inspire continual healthy living. For a lot of people signing up for this event, it’s their first 5k, or their first 5k with their daughter, or the 5k they are going to run with their co-workers - it represents a big milestone for them. A lot of our runners use The Color Run as a celebration of their success or a goal that they've met.”

At the end of the race, it’s party time! The “Finish Festival” includes music, dancing, and a giant color throw! It’s a great way to celebrate the finish of a great event!

Besides the fun of colorful milestones and the opportunity to do something healthy, each Color Run event partners with a different charity. The Winston-Salem Color Run is supporting the local Big Brothers, Big Sisters organization. Big Brothers, Big Sisters is an

It is the largest running series in the world, and the creative minds behind the race are constantly working to add new and innovative components. They are focused on premier customer service, exceptional venues, and are committed to living up to The Color Run’s tagline – making it the “happiest 5k on the planet!”

In fact, this year’s tour is known as The Shine Tour. New elements for The Shine Tour will include all new Sparkle Zone, Confetti Cannons, Shimmery Clouds of Color, and Glitter! Participants will receive limited-edition kits that include a custom race t-shirt, gold finisher’s medal, shiny tattoos, tri-colored headband with silver stitching, classic color packet, and a brand new shine powder packet.

Snyder is proud to say that, “The Color Run has had more first time 5k runners than any other event in history. For most of these runners it will lead to more participation in fun runs and competitive events. We take a lot of satisfaction in the fact that our events lead people to have a more healthy and active lifestyle.”

The Winston-Salem Color Run will take place on March 21st at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. Tickets sell fast, so register yourself or a group at TheColorRun.com/Winston-Salem.

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“Wining” About The Lil’ Briar Patch

By Denise Heidel

obyn Godfrey, the owner of Winston-Salem’s own Lil’ Briar Patch, is a woman of boundless energy and talent. She has an exceptionally green thumb, she’s a purveyor of great wine, and Robyn has extraordinary taste when it comes to stocking her store full of fun, creative, and one-of-a kind gifts, jewelry, scarves, and more!

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In fact, 2015 has gotten off to an incredibly busy start for Robyn and her team as they recently traveled to Atlanta to choose and purchase a year’s worth of treasures for her charming boutique! But in addition to hand-selecting items for her store, some of which won’t be found anywhere else in this area, Robyn is developing a series of fun, interactive, and engaging events for her customers!

The fun kicks off on February 24th with “Winston-Salem Women Who Wine.” This will be a free, fun, bimonthly event that is

sure to become a community favorite! After all, it’s going to have a little of what any woman would enjoy – wine (obviously), complimentary refreshments, a gorgeous garden, a fun boutique, and girl talk with friends.

Did we mention that it’s free? What more could a gal ask for? Best of all, the Women Who Wine group will have the opportunity to taste new wines and learn about wine parings. The fun begins at 6 PM! And if that wasn’t enough to look forward to… March 17th brings the first bimonthly, hands-on event at Lil’ Briar Patch! While the theme and focus will change every other month, Robyn and her team are kicking things off with a “Sip Into Spring with Painting At the Patch” Party. It is sure to be an amazing evening, and the fun officially begins at 6:00 PM. However, ladies are welcome to come early! Dinner from Camino Bakery will be available for purchase at 5:30!

The “Sip Into Spring” event will be $30 per person and reservations will be required since space will be limited to 15 seats. In the event that demand exceeds the space capacity, an additional date will be scheduled.

Participants will spend 2 ½ hours with an instructor on a spring-themed painting. All supplies are included in the cost, as well as complimentary refreshments. Wine will be available for $3 per glass!

The Lil’ Briar Patch is open year round, and the great thing about this garden boutique and wine garden is that something fresh is always brewing! Robyn is a woman of endless creativity and so whether you’re interested in Women Who Wine or her hands-on workshops, there’s bound to be something memorable and fun for you to enjoy!

And just for the record, this is not just a place for the ladies. Live music in the garden starts back up in April and everyone is welcome! The awesome thing about the wine garden (besides the fact that it’s a wine garden), is that Robyn has created an oasis of tranquility in the middle of the hustle and bustle of one of the busiest areas in Winston-Salem.

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Need A Gift Idea? and calm wash over visitors thanks to the gorgeous ambiance of the garden. It’s a great evening for couples… a great evening for friends… a great evening for families. The garden comes to life with songs of talented local performers and is enjoyed by a diverse mix of those who share a love for wine and music.

Robyn and her team are eager to welcome you, show you around, and give you an opportunity to explore all the many wonders found at the Lil’ Briar Patch!

Visit the Lil’ Briar Patch at 2055 Van Buren Street (behind the restaurant that was formerly Jimmy’s Seafood – near Village Tavern and Bleu restaurants) in Winston-Salem.

Call 768-6990 with any questions and be sure to like them on Facebook! Visit online at LilBriarPatch.com.

The shop is open year-around. The hours of operation are Tuesday – Friday from 10 AM – 5 PM and Saturday from 10 AM – 4 PM.

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To Your Health!

MY HERO: THE PACEMAKER

By Sara Migliarese

eople in love may point to Cupid as their favorite hero.

Cupid is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection, whose bow and arrow represent his source of power. And when shot by his arrow, a person is filled with uncontrollable desire (just the right kind of hero for Valentine’s Day). While Cupid may be a popular hero for many, especially those in love, my favorite hero is actually the pacemaker. February is American Heart Health month, and a perfect opportunity to shed some light on the lifesaving hero-worthy attributes of the pacemaker, that wonderful little device that keeps my boyfriend’s heart ticking, and maybe someone else’s heart that you love, too.

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According to the National Institute of Health, a pacemaker is a small device that’s placed in the chest or abdomen to help control abnormal heart rates or rhythms, called arrhythmias. The device uses electrical pulses to prompt the heart to beat at a normal rate. If experiencing an arrhythmia, the heart may not be able to pump enough blood to the body. This can cause symptoms such as fatigue (tiredness), shortness of breath, dizziness, or fainting. Severe arrhythmias can damage the body’s vital organs and may even cause loss of consciousness or death. Pacemakers can relieve all of these symptoms and help adults return to a more active lifestyle.

After reading this description, you may be thinking that pacemakers are for older adults, with poor heart health, leading an inactive lifestyle. This may be true in some cases, but in the case of my boyfriend, it couldn’t be further from the truth. The year we met, my boyfriend was running races, placing in the top 10% of athletes in triathlons (in age brackets 20 years younger than he was), and hiking for miles without effort or sweat!

He exercised almost every day, ate right, and was in apparent perfect physical health.

Then on a cool October morning on a hike up the trails at Stone Mountain State Park, he experienced some lightheadedness, which resolved with a few minutes rest. During a run the next day, his lightheadedness increased, especially on hills, and was severe enough to make him stop and visit his doctor, who immediately sent him to Forsyth Hospital Emergency Room. His test results showed that he needed a pacemaker due to a right bundle branch block, just like his dad and his brother (and his son, too, as he would find out). Despite his active, healthy lifestyle, he could not avoid surgery to implant a pacemaker – his new hero and mine, too.

• You faint or have other symptoms of a slow heartbeat. For example, this may happen if the main artery in your neck that supplies your brain with blood is sensitive to pressure. Just quickly turning your neck can cause your heart to beat slower than normal.

As a result, your brain might not get enough blood flow, causing you to feel faint or collapse.

• You have heart muscle problems that cause electrical signals to travel too slowly through your heart muscle.

Your pacemaker may provide cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) for this problem. CRT devices coordinate electrical signaling between the heart's lower chambers.

• You have long QT syndrome, which puts you at risk for dangerous arrhythmias. You can be born with a genetic mutation that puts you at risk of long QT syndrome. In addition, certain medications and medical conditions may cause long QT syndrome.

• Aging or heart disease damages your sinus node’s ability to set the correct pace for your heartbeat. Such damage can cause slower than normal heartbeats or long pauses between heartbeats. The damage also can cause your heart to switch between slow and fast rhythms. This condition is called sick sinus syndrome.

Heart surgery sounds scary, but the pacemaker procedure for my boyfriend was relatively short, as was his hospital stay. He restricted his physical activity for a few months and followed his doctor’s advice on return to rigorous exercise.

He has since successfully completed a hike across the Grand Canyon, hiked Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park, marched through Yosemite National Park, pushed me through a mud-run, and run in 5k races. So, in my book, a pacemaker device is my hero and my Cupid! If you experience symptoms described in this article, see your primary care provider to determine the cause(s) of your lightheadedness, dizziness, fatigue, fainting, and/or shortness of breath.

A pacemaker may be your new hero, too.

• You’ve had a medical procedure to treat an arrhythmia called atrial fibrillation.

A pacemaker can help regulate your heartbeat after the procedure.

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/healthtopics/topics/pace

Doctors may also recommend pacemakers for people who have certain types of congenital heart disease or for people who have had heart transplants, which could include children, teens and adults, not just seniors. But more commonly, doctors may also recommend a pacemaker if:

• You need to take certain heart medicines, such as beta blockers. These medicines can slow your heartbeat too much.

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Print is NOT Dead!

PRINT IS...

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By Jan Allison Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past few years, you’ve probably heard all of the marketing “buzz phrases.” Phrases like Search Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Mobile Marketing, etc., have all gotten our attention (or maybe just confused us). You never want to rely solely on one form of marketing to be successful in your business. Rather, you want to create a plan that uses tools that will complement each other, so your message can have a stronger impact. We would call this an “Integrated Marketing Strategy.”

No longer are the days when businesses are mass mailing 30,000 leaflets to potential customers. Yet, despite “experts” suggesting that “print will die” years ago, we’ve actually seen trends that show growth year over year.

It is very possible that you might have written off any print marketing material for your business and are not even considering it for 2015.

Our belief is simply this – print has not died, it has just evolved itself into a niche key component of the many small pieces that now make up an integrated marketing system.

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Below are five SIMPLE ways that you can enhance your marketing for 2015 by introducing high quality printed products into your “Integrated Marketing Strategy.”

1. For the past decade, marketing has been pushed to the digital arena with the masses stating “print is dead!” So why not turn that trend upside down with some “old school” tactics? It is incredibly difficult to get noticed in the internet clutter that your potential clients face each day. This trend has allowed print to now become a stand-out product that is tangible and can be referenced frequently.

Use it to your advantage!

2. When is the last time you met someone new and handed them a laptop as your business card? My point exactly. The most important piece of your printed materials is a well branded, quality business card.

You only get one chance to make a first impression. Be sure to make it a good one and show your potential clients that you take your business seriously and have invested for the future.

3. Verbal conversations are great for sparking interest in your product or services, but potential clients can walk away from a conversation and forget all of the benefits you have described. This is where a well-written and visually appealing brochure comes into play. Don’t let anyone you meet walk away without a clear understanding of what you

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have to offer. An added bonus – brochures speak for you even when you aren’t available!

4. Are you new to the market or launching a new service offering? A quick, cost-effective approach to getting your name out is through postcard mailings. The level of detail with which you can target your audience has increased greatly over the past several years.

Also, postcard mailers saw a huge decline in previous years, so consumers are again taking notice to items that arrive via “snail mail.”

5. One key component to the sales strategy within Nu expression is to follow up any face to face meeting with a handwritten thank you note on our personalized stationery. If a potential client has taken the time to visit with us, then we should be thanking them for their time. The note shows we care about each of our clients, and that we want to have a personal relationship and are invested in helping them grow. Who should you be sending notes to on your business stationery?

Now that you have ideas sparked in your brain for including print in your 2015 marketing strategy, don’t forget to use your printed products to bring customers back to your digital marketing materials, too.

Always include your website, social media links and profiles on any printed material to drive customers to learn even more about your offerings.

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Professional Women of Winston-Salem’s

2nd Annual Kick-Off Luncheon

By Meghan E.W. Corbett

n 1990, a group of businesswomen decided to create a place where members could meet, talk and learn from each other for the benefit of the entire group.

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be challenged, encouraged and can grow from the resources provided and the women that surround her. Do we succeed with every woman? No, but we sure are trying!”

“Our mission today is to bring in engaging, informative and inspiring speakers to share stories and lessons with our members on how to improve their skills in the workplace, how to grow their business, how to overcome personal or professional challenges and so much more,” said Ivey Baker, president of Professional Women of Winston-Salem (PWWS).

“We also work to create a network of positive and supportive women that inspire and empower each other, and all of the professional women of Winston-Salem that they encounter. One of the founding women, Karen Shore, returned last year as a member. She actually lives in Charlotte but works some in Winston-Salem and tries to attend as many meetings as possible.”

Last year, PWWS decided to host a kick-off event to create energy and excitement around the group. “We want as many ears in the room as possible to hear what will take place throughout the year so that they can go out and share with their friends,” said Baker. “Last year, the initiative for the PWWS leadership board was to get the PWWS name back into the community in the ‘spotlight.’ We wanted for all professional women in the area to know that after more than 20 years, we still exist and are more vibrant than ever. The kick-off was our initial big effort to get the name out into the community, get women in the door and let them see what we are all about. Last year, we had 185 registered, and it was an incredible event!

We hope to get 185 or more registered this year!”

This group of women supports every element of its mission and hopes every woman who joins does the same. “My leadership board has a few non-negotiable values that we try to instill in our group,” said Baker. “We strive to promote a group that is positive, authentic, curious, inspired, passionate and committed to being their best. We want for each woman that walks in the door to feel that she is in the right place – that she is in a place where she can

Each year, PWWS has a goal for the luncheon. “The kick-off sets the tone for the year,” said Baker. “Last year, the goal was awareness and growth. This year, the goal of the leadership board is to create value for our members and to find ways to connect us even deeper. We want for the relationships developed within this group to be rich and meaningful. As our members and guests attend our luncheons and start to experience all of the new developments that we have in store, it will become quite

evident that the focus is on them this year.

The vision for our group is to create an environment where women will learn to become their best self, where they will grow professionally to reach and exceed their goals and where women will build a network of lasting relationships. We want to make this happen.”

Last fall, PWWS sent a survey to everyone on its mailing list which included a question concerning topics that members wanted to focus on at future luncheons. “A very frequent response was that women wanted deeper discussions around health,” said Baker. “We heard our women, and this year, we have decided to partner with Novant. They are a huge resource to the women in our community and are willing to put themselves out there to provide these resources. We are taking control of our health and making it a priority to improve our own health and the health of our group as a whole. The hope is that these women will be natural accountability partners for one another and that we will be able to celebrate successes and provide guidance through struggles.”

In celebration of Valentine's Day and Heart Month this February, the speaker will be Dr. David Bohle, Cardiology Section Chief, Medical Director of the Women’s Heart Center and Staff Interventional Cardiologist at Forsyth Medical Center. “He is an energetic and engaging speaker and our leadership board is thrilled that he will be speaking to our members and guests,” said Baker. “He will inform our women on the importance of heart health for women and their families. We all want to stay healthy, find success at work, watch our children grow and have their own families...how can we do all of this if we do not care for ourselves first?”

The PWWS Kick-Off Luncheon is February 11th from 11:30am-1pm in the Womble Carlyle Club at the BB&T Ballpark.

The event is open to all women, and early registration is recommended. Tickets are $15 per person for those who register before February 5th and $20 per person for those who register after February 5th.

For more information about PWWS, email info@pwws.org, or visit the website at www.pwws.org to register for the luncheon.

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Communication: What You Said Isn’t Always What I Heard

By Stacy Leighton

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t a holiday function I conducted an informal query, “How would you define communication?” The responses were very similar, paraphrased “Communication is a means by which we deliver information.” Well that’s wrong – that’s dictation, a monologue. Positive relationships require that communication be more of a dialogue. In fact, the Business Dictionary defines it as a “Two way process of reaching mutual understanding, in which participants not only exchange (encode-decode) information, news, ideas and feelings but also create and share meaning. (http://www.businessdictionary.com)

It is said that 70% of your message is conveyed without even opening your mouth. Here’s an example:

With whom: Always take it to the source. When we share grievances with anyone else, problems are not resolved and often lead to misinterpretations and ultimately feelings of betrayal. Women, by and large, are nurturers. Our need to comfort and be comforted is often how we chose those closest to us. That’s a beautiful thing. So when a friend or colleague confides in us we are flattered and may feel the need to interpret, solve or commiserate. Then, what began as good intentions could actually compound the problem.

Non-Verbal: What is your body saying? Every culture is a little different. These are typically American body language interpretations.

Action:

Interpretation:

Arms crossed Feels defensive, but looks offensive Avoiding eye contact Indicates evasiveness (what are you trying to hide?)

Sitting side by side We are equals Sitting across a desk Power play; puts a barrier between us Standing over someone Condescending Open face, posture or open hands Appears genuine, interested, authentic Good eye contact Demonstrates mutual respect

What she said: The boss typed the office memo with her teeth clenched and her body rigid. With each stroke she brutally assaulted the offending keyboard. Outside her office the staff drew straws to see who would tell her she had a call on line one.

What they heard: Someone is about to get fired.

The reality: She wasn’t mad at any of them, she was mad at her new computer!

Poor communication leads to misinterpretation. This can result in tension, conjecture and all manner of complications that need never have arisen. Excellent communication is easier than we think. There are only four main areas we need to master.

Delivery, Verbal, Non-Verbal and (often forgotten) Listening.

Verbal: Tone and tempo; too loud or too fast may catch your listener off guard.

Likewise, words can soothe or scorch. Choose them wisely. Some words are triggers, landmines you may be unaware of. Here are a few you might use and avoid:

Use: Yes, Please, Thank You Can, Do, Will, Should Admire, Respect, Agree Good, Great, Super, Terrific “I believe in you”

Avoid: Don’t, Can’t, Won’t You … Couldn’t Wouldn’t Shouldn’t I can’t stand it when you…

Avoid any and all name calling

Often overlooked in relationships are our Listening Skills. Everything we see, feel and hear is interpreted through our own filters. These filters could be trigger words, our history with that individual or maybe even timing. Each time you are called upon to resolve a conflict or listen, try to push away these filters. Listen with fresh ears and remember these rules:

with whom communication should be shared.

When: Misunderstandings should be addressed as soon as you are able.

1. Listen without becoming defensive 2. Listen without interrupting 3. Listen without judging 4. Listen without over-relating 5. Listen without discounting 6. Listen without trying to solve the problem for the other person

Where: Somewhere private – having an audience will feed tension and your message will be lost in what feels like an attack.

Communication then requires that we not only consider what we say, but also how it is received. Personally or professionally, at the end of the day positive relationships are what this journey is all about.

Begin with Delivery: The when, where and

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Although none of my grandchildren live in Winston-Salem, at least they all live in North Carolina with three in Charlotte and one in Wilmington. Their visits here usually mean a parent comes, too. I love having my home filled with my family, but I have realized the need (and am working on it now) to have a fun room just for the grandchildren. I have been accumulating new games, toys, books, etc., along with some saved items their parents loved, to be a space they will love to visit. When here, there are plenty of things outside the home to keep them entertained.

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Spending Time with the Grandkids

By Susan Woodall was never fortunate enough to live near my grandparents. We lived nearly 1,200 miles from my maternal grandparents and 1,700 miles from my paternal grandparents. Needless to say, they were not available for babysitting. I envied my friends being able to spend time with their relatives who were close enough to visit regularly. Despite the distance, I was able to form a close and lasting bond with my grandparents, but the warm hugs and special times together were limited to our once-a-year visits.

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Move ahead a number of years to my own children. They experienced having their paternal grandparents two miles down the road while my parents lived 650 miles away.

So, were they closer to one set more than the other?

No. In fact, I learned it wasn't the amount of time, but the quality of time that made the difference – and quality did not equate with money spent. It was listening to them, learning their interests and making time together count. What held true in my relationship with my grandparents was the same with my children.

Now it is my turn to be a grandparent.

To date, I have four of the most wonderful, smart, delightful, precious angels on Earth – no exaggerating or bias here. They are all beautifully parented, which makes them a joy to be around. They are full of energy and information and, by the end of the day, it is quite obvious why we are younger when we have them. But, it is this spirit, curiosity and seeing the earth's wonders through their eyes that keeps me young and optimistic about the future.

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For now, however, I have found with their varying ages (1-7 years) it is easier on everyone for me to stay with them in their homes when my children need a hand or a little break. The grandchildren have their things, rooms and routines - familiarity. Like Winston-Salem, there are myriad options in both towns to experience. Although they have frequented all of the kid-friendly places numerous times, they love going again with Gigi (their name for me) and being my tour guide. Besides all the fun places to go, they are also happy being together in their own back yard.

Crafts, baking cookies or cupcakes, playing age appropriate board or card games, working puzzles, teaching them a new skill – my granddaughter loved learning how to knit – or getting involved with dress-up and make-believe are great indoor activities.

There is no need to rely on technology when there are so many other options. That isn't to say that after an activity-filled day it isn't nice to slow down with their favorite movie. Spoiling them a bit can mean ordering a pizza instead of the dinner their mom has planned, or picking up Chickfil-A with fries and chocolate milk instead of fruit and plain milk. Bringing the occasional small surprise is also a grandparents' prerogative.

My favorite time, however, is bedtime and not for the reasons you may be thinking. It is the time to snuggle up with them for stories, hear about their favorite part of the day, sing some lullabies and listen to their prayers. I thank God daily for letting me be a part of these most precious of all His gifts. So, where my children think I am doing them a favor by giving them some time off, I am the one getting the best of the deal.

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THINGS THAT MAKE YOU

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The Right Kind of Contract time getting ready for date night. You might not dress for bed in anything other than your favorite flannel PJs. And you stopped asking how his day was on a daily basis. These may be signs that you are taking each other for granted and could benefit from a love contract (the non-legally binding kind)!

ontracts are comforting agreements documenting mutual expectations and conditions that make a partnership You might consider a love contract if you answer “Often or Always” to three or more of the beneficial to both parties involved. People sign following behaviors. A lower score is better in “relationship behavior” when you add up contracts with employers, realtors, building your answers for the items below. contractors (pun intended), and sometimes For the men. insist on pre-nuptial agreements before saying Behavior Never (0) Rarely (1) Sometimes (2) Often (3) Always (4) “I do.” An employment contract typically Refuses to take you out outlines what the employer expects from the Leaves the toilet seat up employee in return for benefits, salary, and job No longer picks up after himself perks. Each party knows where they stand Fails to open car door for you based on this predetermined list of duties.

Kisses are not romantic Why not have this same degree of security and Sex lasts less than 5 minutes comfort in your love life? Valentine’s Day Forgets birthdays and anniversaries Criticizes you may have you reflecting on your current Interrupts you relationship (or lack of one) and whether your Compares you to other women 2015 Mr. Right is the man you plan to commit your love to for the long run.

For the women in the relationship… (Again, a lower score is better!)

Or maybe you are already committed to Behavior Never (0) Rarely (1) Sometimes (2) Often (3) Always (4) Mr. Right and have decided to take an Wears ugly PJs to bed inventory of your happiness. Could either Showers without her man type of relationship grow stronger with a Complains about her man “love contract”?

Kisses are not romantic

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Most couples typically do not feel the need for a love contract. They may communicate their desires on a regular basis, listen closely to their partner’s comments, and anticipate their needs before they are apparent. They never take their partner for granted and they consider their lover’s opinion in the majority of their decisions. This sounds like a perfect relationship and may describe your boyfriend or husband to a tee, at least for the first few weeks, months, or years of your partnership!

This behavior is difficult to maintain with other demands for attention from work, children, family, or community responsibilities.

Maybe Mr. Right no longer washes the dishes for you after dinner as often as when you first were married. Or maybe he leaves the toilet seat up, the wet towels on the bathroom floor, and the full trash can in the kitchen. What happened to the considerate Mr. Right from the early stages of the relationship when such acts of kindness were important to you? Or better yet, you are less considerate than in the beginning. You no longer take quite as much

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Wants sex to last less than 5 minutes Forgets birthdays and anniversaries Criticizes her man Interrupts her man Keeps secrets Compares her partner to other men

If you or your partner scored over 20 points (just an Omar and Christie estimate; no scientific validation of this relationship survey), then a love contract might help put your train back on its tracks. Realize that these behaviors are just examples of ways couples can take each other for granted and stop the little loving things that brought them together in the first place.

Your contract can be as simple as a list of expected behaviors for each party in the relationship, along with a frequency and duration of these behaviors. You don’t need a lawyer; you just need effective communication and an honest assessment about whether your train is partially or totally derailed, or still on track. So why not add a love contract to that box of chocolates this Valentine’s Day? It might just be the right kind of contract.

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WOAMTEC and Next Step Ministries

By Meghan E.W. Corbett

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OAMTEC stands for Women on a Mission to Earn Commission, and since its start in 2007, the members of WOAMTEC have supported each other to achieve personal and professional success.

“The 12 founders of WOAMTEC wanted to provide an opportunity where women could help women succeed while keeping their priorities of faith, family and career,” said Executive Director Gina Mounce. “Founder Kathleen Hawkins had just recently adopted three young children. She knew how demanding life was for a successful, working mother and entrepreneur, and how important networking and building community alliances were. WOAMTEC was founded with the goal of not putting more stress on their members, but offering a networking atmosphere where the members supported each other professionally and personally. WOAMTEC does not penalize members if they must be absent or late, but seeks to support that member and assist her in making the most of her membership. If you cannot attend a meeting, instead of saying ‘you're out,’ we ask, ‘how can we help?’ WOAMTEC's corporate vision is to expand nationwide, allowing members to market their businesses nationally, to provide educational seminars, trade shows and social opportunities on a regional and national level, and to empower women educationally, personally and socially.”

The goals of this organization are to support the women who are part of it, but there is a larger goal that motivates these women as well. “Women on a Mission to Earn Commission is not only about the financial commissions that we work for, but also about the greater commissions in life of enriching the lives of others in our community,” said Mounce. “When our Winston-Salem WOAMTEC chapter was started in May of 2011, we chose Next Step Ministries as our Charity of Choice. I have a very close friend whose daughter lost her life as a result of domestic violence, and many members’ lives have been affected by domestic violence. In 1998, community leaders

came to the realization that many women and children in the Forsyth County area had been beaten, terrorized and sometimes tragically killed. Community leaders recognized that a battered woman and her children need a place of healing and security. They envisioned a place where victims of domestic violence could go for food, shelter, guidance and safety. This is how Next Step Ministries was born. Next Step Ministries is a 501c3 non-profit organization with the goal of assisting victims of domestic violence and their children to break the cycle of violence. WOAMTEC sought to partner with Next Step and make a difference in the lives of these women.”

Instead of offering just financial support, the women of WOAMTEC wanted to do more. “WOAMTEC helps to support Next Step in a variety of ways,” said Mounce. “Next Step has all the benefits of membership without paying any membership fees.

Members take promotional materials about Next Step to display at their individual businesses to spread the word about the services available and to inform the community about the needs of the ministry as well. Next Step publishes a wish list of items needed for Martha's House (the safe house), and the members bring donations of needed items to our meetings, as well as gently used items that are donated to the ministry’s thrift store for sale. We have held special events such as Christmas in July to collect items for the ministry and, for Christmas, we collected a large donation of various gift cards for the residents for Christmas gifts.”

Next Step Ministries has a thrift store which is located at 955 Highway 66 in Kernersville and carries furniture, housewares, clothing, toys, collectibles and more. All proceeds from the thrift store support Next Step’s Battered Women’s Shelter. For more information, including how to donate, visit the website at www.nextstepdv.org.

For more information about WOAMTEC, email winstonsalem@woamtec.com, call 336.830.2088, visit the website at www.woamtec.com or find WOAMTEC on Facebook at www.facebook.com/woamtecws. WOAMTEC members meet every first and third Thursday of the month at Bleu Restaurant and Bar in Winston-Salem.

Join WOAMTEC on April 25th for a vendor fair to support Next Step Ministries, to collect items for Martha’s House and to raise awareness of Next Step Ministries and its thrift shop. The fair will be at The Factory, located at 210 North Main Street in Kernersville from 9am-4pm. “There will be raffles during the day, and we ask for donations of items from the shelter wish list such as dish soap, hand soap and paper towels,” said Mounce. “Donations will get extra raffle tickets. Many people do not know that we have a shelter right here in the Triad to help families who need a safe place. Also, we want to raise awareness for the thrift shop to increase the donations and revenue from the store.” E-mail Gina Mounce at winstonsalem@woamtec.com to get more information on participating.

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How to Speak Your Spouse’s

By Rebecca Olsen

Love

• Talk positively about him to others.

Build him up in public It will get back to him eventually.

• Pull out a board game to play together.

• Write him a love note on the mirror after your morning shower (you can use Expo markers, too).

• Accompany him on Saturday morning errands, even if you don’t need to.

• Call and check in during the day just to let him know he’s on your mind.

• Take a walk, picnic, or hike together.

• Leave him a list of all his positive traits to find somewhere.

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veryone feels love differently according to local pastor Gary Chapman’s book, The Five Love Languages. The way one person receives and feels love can differ from another. Maybe your family gave lots of hugs and kisses growing up, or your parents weren’t physically affectionate but attended every sporting event you participated in. Whatever patterns were established in childhood, they often follow us into adulthood and into marriage. When spouses have different “love languages” however, affection can be lost in translation. Identifying your spouse’s love language is the first step to making sure you are meeting his needs. What makes him feel appreciated and loved? Once you know, you can make an effort to speak his love language every day in a variety of ways. Here are some ideas…

Words of Affirmation If his love language is words of affirmation, then sincere positive feedback is what makes him feel loved. Being intentional about giving positive feedback will ensure he receives your affection and lets him know you appreciate all that he does.

• Send a text message telling him something you appreciate about him.

• Leave a note for him to find in his car, lunch box, or work bag.

• Mail him an encouraging letter at his workplace.

• Give him a shout-out on Facebook, Twitter, or his favorite radio station.

Language

• Post a sign on the front door for him to see when he comes home from work telling him you appreciate him.

Acts of Service If his love language is acts of service, then he appreciates the things you do for him.

These labors of love can be a variety of tasks, done independently or side-by-side.

• Do his most hated chore without being asked.

• Bake his favorite meal or snack.

• Change the light bulb, filter, or whatever task it is you’ve both put off for a while.

• Run an errand, pick us his dry cleaning or prescriptions, so he doesn’t have to.

• Do things the way he prefers, such as folding his socks or ironing his pants in that particular way he likes.

• Be available to help him work on something important to him, such as washing his car.

• Give him a night off from responsibility.

• Plan, cook, and enjoy a meal you can linger over together.

• Sign up to volunteer together.

Gifts Gifts don’t have to be expensive, just thoughtful. You can purchase a few things ahead of time and store them for when he needs pick-me-up.

• Buy his favorite candy or gum.

• Pick up a magazine he’d enjoy.

• Tear out an article you think he’d like.

• Make a homemade card or craft.

• Pick up a bottle of wine or a six pack when he’s had a stressful day.

• Donate to a charity in his honor.

• Replace his worn out socks or undershirts with new ones.

• Take him lunch at work.

Physical Touch No, physical touch is not just sex! In fact, it’s so much more! Physical intimacy comes on many different levels of connection and doesn’t have to be relegated to the privacy of the bedroom.

• Give him a hug.

• Hold his hand – in public!

• Sit on the same side of the booth at the restaurant.

• Give him a back massage.

Quality Time

• Sit on his lap.

This one can be tough in our fast-paced world, but slowing down and taking the time to invest in your spouse will convey that he is a priority in your life.

• Rub his feet after a long day.

• Plan a date, like going to a baseball game, that’s fun for him.

• Turn off the TV, put away the electronics, and listen attentively as he shares about his day.

• Be playful with high fives, rump smacks, and wrestling matches.

However you choose to express your love, look for feedback from your spouse.

What does he appreciate most? You can incorporate those things into your daily or weekly tasks. When he responds, you know you’re speaking his love language!

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The Real-Life Money Talk Guiding your college-age offspring to budget success!

By Martie Emory

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very parent has reluctantly accepted this universal truth: children and money go together from day one – from diapers to bicycles to music lessons and everything in between. Now they’ve grown up – so to speak – and they are heading off to college. Gone are the days of saving allowance for the candy store or a trip to the movies. It’s time for a real budget as they step out into the “real” world.

So it’s your mission as parents to have the financial responsibility talk and have it soon. Even if they’ve already opened a checking account in high school, college may bring a whole new set of financial issues. Launch the conversation by sitting down to map out a realistic budget based on what resources your child will have available: financial aid from school, earnings from a part-time job on campus and any contributions from you. If your student will be living in a campus dorm, he may only be responsible for personal expenses.

But if he plans to live in an off-campus apartment, rent and utilities will also be a very grown-up part of the monthly plan.

Let’s face it – a hefty disbursement from financial aid or scholarship money can be challenging for a college student to manage. To keep their budget student-friendly remember that college students’ lives revolve around semesters.

Guide them in planning a semester budget where they space out spending, limit dining out to special occasions and strive to have enough money left over by December so that stressful exam time doesn’t also mean scrambling to buy groceries. If they’ll be living in an apartment, encourage your student to learn enough cooking basics to prepare simple, inexpensive meals – beyond the ever-popular Ramen noodles!

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This is also the perfect, although sometimes painful, time to have your student acknowledge the difference we’ve all learned as adults: needs versus wants. Identifying what’s really urgent, as opposed to the allure of a new video game or a fabulous pair of boots, is the first step to standing strong on the budget front. Teach them the importance of an “emergency fund” and keeping careful track of bank accounts.

When it comes to finances, ignorance isn’t bliss, and not accounting for spending for several weeks at a time can lead to an unpleasant surprise at the month’s end and even worse – unnecessary service charges for an overdrawn account.

Although it’s a scary thought, this is also the age when young adults can apply for their first credit card. Students over the age of 21 may qualify for a low-limit card on their own without a parent co-signing, and although a credit card can bring great peace of mind in an emergency situation and can aid your college student in building their credit portfolio, there’s a downside to unlimited credit. For many parents the “credit card conversation” can be rooted in personal experience and can be one of the most valuable lessons you ever teach your child! The best advice: only charge what you can pay off at the end of each month.

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One last easy-to-forget piece of advice: if your college age child is studying out-of-state, don’t forget to add transportation home for holidays to the financial budget!

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Single Guy’s Guide to Valentine’s Day

By Justin Cord Hayes

n Valentine’s Day, being single can feel like having a non-life-threatening but still retched malady. Hemorrhoids, perhaps. Or lumbago…whatever that is.

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But you know what? For the vast majority of couples, Valentine’s Day has lost all connection to ardor. It’s just another occasion on which guys feel duty-bound to Google “romantic gifts” and then figure out how little they can spend to make their mates happy.

And women think about how passionate the men in their lives USED to be or about that college boyfriend who really was romantic but just wasn’t quite right for reasons lost now to amorous history. Geez, they think. Why didn’t I marry HIM? Sound cynical? Well, of course. I’m a single guy writing about being single on Valentine’s Day, but I don’t think that makes my observation any less true. I used to be the guy stressing out over the perfect romantic gift, and I’ve got numerous women friends who have shared with me what a letdown February 14 has become.

So, I have some suggestions for all of us singles who believe we’d be happier if we weren’t single, especially on the one day of the year that seems designed by fate (or by greeting card companies) to be “Single Awareness Day.” First of all, think about those times when you were in a relationship – a good relationship. Were you, honestly, happier than you are most of the time right now? The past becomes idyllic as it retreats. If you really search your memory bank, you’ll realize that, then, you had “couple person” problems, just as you now have “single person” problems.

Couple problems might have included any or all of the following: wanting more “you” time, wanting less “you” time, going to events/places you would never have gone by choice, having no money to spend because your relationship ate up your disposable income, bedroom arguments, and realizing that the real work starts AFTER a relationship’s “honeymoon” period ends.

Your only real “single person” problem is that you crave a romantic relationship. Or, more specifically, you crave that honeymoon period, which, you know, rationally, will end.

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Secondly, Valentine’s Day offers many opportunities to focus on you.

RETAIL THERAPY: Since you’re not in a relationship, chances are you’ve got your fair share of disposable income. Go out on Valentine’s Day and buy yourself something you’ve wanted for a while but felt would be impractical. To heck with “impractical.” This is a day to remind yourself that there are benefits to being on your own.

HIT THE ROAD: Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year, so why not treat yourself to a day trip? Go and experience something new: skydiving, rock climbing, pub crawling. That way, you won’t be likely to run into any of your “coupled” friends, which—even though you know it shouldn’t—might bother you if you were to go out in your hometown.

PICK UP A NEW HOBBY OR REKINDLE AN OLD ONE: You used to knit scarves. Do it again. You used to collect baseball cards. They still make them. Go get them, and start sorting. You’ve always wanted to play the piano?

Go to a music store, rent a keyboard, and find some online lessons. You’re all set.

While others are spending hard-earned money on less-than-truly-romantic evenings, you’re doing something genuinely fulfilling.

CHILL AT HOME: When you were in a relationship, Valentine’s Day meant gussying up and getting presentable. Well, this year, you can just sit at home in your footsy pajamas and punk rock T-shirt and binge watch your favorite TiVo’d programs. And while you’re at it, forget about counting carbs. Binge on your favorite junk food. You won’t gain 100 pounds overnight.

Sure, Valentine’s Day, AKA “Single Awareness Day,” has the potential to be awful, but it also offers you opportunities for personal growth, new bling, and new adventures.

And lots and lots of carbs.

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Getting to Know Your Credit Score

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our credit score – do you know what it is? Even if you have always paid cash for everything and paid on time, you still have one. If you are like most people, you have bought a car, house, or furniture, or you have credit cards, all of which have contributed to your credit score. So, what factors impact your score, and what can you do to improve it?

Your credit score is a complex mathematical algorithm that takes into account and evaluates information from your credit file to determine your financial responsibility. FICO, an acronym of its founders Bill Fair and Earl Isaac, is a business analytic software company that provides the score used by approximately 90% of all financial institutions. Your FICO score determines whether or not you will be approved for a loan and, if so, the rate of interest and terms you can expect.

There are five components that determine your FICO score:

• Your payment history – This accounts for 35% of your score and is considered the most important. Paying your bills on time is one way to boost your number, while collection records and late payments do the opposite. And, although this is a major factor, there are still other items making up the other 65%.

• Your debt – 30% is factored from this area. Although all your debt balances are used in this calculation, credit card debt is key.

Keeping a low balance in relation to your credit limit is key in maximizing your score. It is also better to use only a couple of cards instead of having several with low balances.

• Your credit age – No, this doesn't mean how old you are, but how long you have had a credit history. The older the history, the more points you receive. This accounts for 15% of your score.

• Your account diversity – This score looks at the different types of credit that appear in your file. Having a few varied types of accounts, such as car loans, a mortgage, credit cards, student loans, etc. can actually boost your points. However, be aware that certain loan types may lower your score. Diversity makes up 10% of your total score.

• Your efforts to get new credit – The final 10% looks at how often you apply for credit. For every credit application you make, an inquiry is posted to your credit file by the lender. Too many of these can lower your score.

Unfortunately, there is no one formula that fits everyone and you will never know which component is responsible for raising or lowering your score. Your age, race, sex, religion, where you live and your salary, among other things, are not factored into your score. It is obvious that how much debt you have and how you pay it are major considerations in determining your credit worthiness.

Most of the items that negatively affect your credit score, such as late payments, bankruptcy, court ordered payments due to a lawsuit and foreclosures, remain for seven years. It is also important to note that your credit report and your credit score are not the same thing. Your score is based on factors from your report, but your score is not included in the report. Scores range from 300-850 points with the higher score indicating a lower risk for lenders.

Federal law allows for a free credit report from each of the credit reporting agencies, but not to a free credit score. It is advised that you keep a close eye on your credit reports to not only help you find which areas need to be worked on, but also to make you aware of possible fraud or errors. With three major agencies, you can ask for a free report from a different one every four months. If needed, a financial expert can help you understand your report and advise you on how to improve your credit score.

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A Novel Idea Inside Marine One

By Colonel Ray “Frenchy” L’Heureux with Lee Kelley Genre: Biography Age Range: All Reviewed By Vonda Henderson Inside Marine One is a fascinating look at Colonel L’Heureux’s career as a Marine helicopter pilot. There is a fair amount of detailed information about the workings of equipment, formations, etc., that technically savvy readers will enjoy, but the overall theme of his book is the honor and privilege of flying US Presidents. Over his career, L’Heureux flew four US Presidents and a number of other dignitaries. Of particular interest are the accounts of personal interactions with his crew and the Presidents. The competitiveness of cycling with President Bush at Camp David and his interaction with the men and women whose jobs are to protect and serve allow the reader to have a more personalized view of a sitting President. There is no political bent to his recollections; his primary story is of his career and the prestige of flying Marine One. Anyone interested in the military, particularly as a pilot, will enjoy this book. Semper Fi!

Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation (2008)

By Lynne Truss Genre: Adult Non-fiction Reviewed by Rebecca Olsen If you've ever not-so-jokingly been called a grammar Nazi by your friends, then you'll enjoy this book which, "gives you permission to love punctuation." If you’re not so keen on commas or you don't find apostrophes titillating, you'll want to put the book down and step away at the risk of being annoyed. Titled after the joke about a panda who goes on a homicidal rampage due to a mispunctuated guidebook that describes a panda as an animal that “eats shoots and leaves,” Truss takes a crack at halting the decline of modern punctuation.

Instructive as well as mocking, Truss writes with sharp British wit, a touch of irony, and a healthy dose of sarcasm. If you've ever wanted to be a punctilious punctuator, but weren’t quite sure of all those confusing rules, this is a very palatable way to learn the history, the rules, and the logic behind punctuation, without too many flashbacks to 7th grade English.

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By John Grisham Genre: Adult Fiction Reviewed by Rebecca Olsen Grisham is one of those go-to authors you know will deliver a simultaneously intense and easy read.

Gray Mountain however, lacked the climatic punch of previous books like Runaway Jury and The Firm. The story takes places in the mountains of Virginia where coal is king and strip mining is rapidly destroying both the environment and men’s lives. Samantha Kofer, recently furloughed from a high powered New York law firm, arrives to bide her time at the Mountain Legal Aid Clinic, but finds herself quickly immersed in the problems of her clients.

When she is unwittingly pulled into a case involving the unethical behavior of a large coal company, the stakes are raised and she must decide just how much she is willing to risk. While Grisham manages to make mining’s impact on communities personal, the story unfortunately leaves off with a fizzled romance and a verdict several years off. Grisham would have served the story better by including an epilogue that tied up the pending cases and brought closure to the heroine's struggle.

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The Goldfinch

By Donna Tartt Genre: Adult Fiction Reviewed by Kim Beane Thirteen-year-old Theo Decker and his mother are visiting New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art when a bomb explodes, injuring Theo and killing his mother. In the hazy, stunned aftermath, Theo ends up leaving the museum with a painting in his possession, The Goldfinch, by Dutch master Carel Fabritius. Once the dust clears, Theo ends up living with the wealthy family of an old classmate on Park Avenue, and then in Las Vegas with his previously absentee father and new step-mother, Xandra. In Vegas he meets Boris, a Ukrainian transplant with whom he has untold adventures of almost every kind, before he ends up back in New York with Hobie, a restorer of antique furniture, and Hobie’s niece, Pippa – the last person Theo laid eyes on before the explosion. This novel covers the several decades in the immediate aftermath of the blast, including the agony and destructiveness of Theo’s mind-numbing grief, and the international consequences of removing the painting. If you liked Tartt’s The Secret History, you will likely enjoy this 700+ page epic novel, too!

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I LOVE LIBRARIES!

By Vonda Henderson

id you know that the largest library in the world is in the USA? The Library of Congress has 838 miles (yes, miles!) of bookshelves. Add that to the list of places to visit when in our nation’s capital!

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In the United States there are approximately 123,000 libraries, according to ILoveLibraries.org. There are four basic categories: public, school, academic and special. Of the overall total, 16,000 are public libraries. Although libraries now include audio, video, periodicals, reference material, informational seminars, etc., approximately 69% of library patrons still read printed books.

Personally, there’s just something unique about holding a book and turning pages. I don’t get the same impact from electronic versions or audio versions, but that’s just my preference.

As stated in a quote from the I Love Libraries website, “A library is the only single place you can go to learn something new, be comforted, terrified, thrilled, saddened, overjoyed or excited all in one day. And for free.”

In the US, there are more libraries than McDonald’s. That’s a fun fact that is unexpected.

Did you know that 68% of Americans have library cards?

The average library patron checks out seven books per year with the national annual average at two billion items checked out.

Libraries are the number one source for Internet access for households without computers.

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are utilized to their fullest capacity. As a resource, you really cannot beat them. In the past, I’ve called the reference desk of the public library for help in translating information, tracking down facts, etc. From job hunting to family tree research, from story time to the latest writer – libraries cover a lot of territory.

There’s just so much information available for free. My daughter is working on our family history and has visited the library in my hometown to research their public records section.

In the current economy, library resources are valued in numerous ways. There are resources available to enhance computer skills, search for employment options, and general information seminars.

The average taxpayer cost for a public library is $31 per year.

What a resource and what a value!

Nerdy as this might sound, I still remember my first visit to a public library. It was a small neighborhood library near my home. To this day, I love going to a library. It’s a good thing I read fast because I’ve been known to check out as many as ten books at a time. I love to wander through the stacks just drinking in the smell of books.

I’m happy to say that my daughter shares my love of books. It’s a family thing, really. I remember seeing my grandmother reading with a stack of books nearby. I truly believe that having children see you read, as well as reading to them, helps them to develop a love of reading.

Don’t wait for a rainy afternoon to visit your local library.

Get a card, check out a book and take a trip through the words!

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Unique Holidays in February Point to Love, Friendship and Relationships

By Lisa S.T. Doss

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ebruary, the shortest month of the year, is situated between the glory of a New Year's promise and the safety of spring’s arrival. When cold temperatures, frequent delays and closings, and questionable road conditions are experienced day after day, it is easy to want to bypass a mere twenty-eight days.

While the month has only just begun, wait – take a second, and enjoy the warmth of the following holidays which describe abundant love, great friendship and new relationships. Don’t let those winter blues hold you down; instead, prepare your calendar.

The month is full of social promise.

Saturday, February 7th Celebrations are doubly fun when it combines “Send a Card to a Friend Day” with “Wave All Your Fingers at Your Neighbor Day.” It is a day full of friendship and reaching out to those who are both far and near. While these special days do not have any significant rules, it encourages everyone to take the opportunity to remember the people who are in your prayers.

Wednesday, February 11th On this day, we are reminded of the value of friendship by celebrating “Make a Friend Day.” It serves to look beyond our scheduled lives and make time for relationships, both new and established. Simple tokens of friendship can be as easy as smiling, offering greetings, or assistance to a stranger. Imagine the people you will inspire by your acts of kindness. Considering all those new influences, you may also choose to reconnect with a long lost friend.

Saturday, February 14th Valentine’s Day is recognized as a holiday to express words from the heart without hesitation. While the day emphasizes romantic feelings and often provides gifts of chocolate, flowers and touching words for established couples, it is also a symbolic day to exchange vows or become engaged. Consequently, it is important to

include those who need extra love and a heaping helping of heartfelt kindness. For those who may be alone or sick, one extra effort on the 14th can ensure the day signifying love reaches everyone.

Friday, February 20th More than 62% of American households have at least one pet.

On this holiday, named “Love Your Pet Day,” animal lovers can stand united by recognizing their beloved dogs and cats, birds and reptiles, and, perhaps, chickens and horses, too. While you love your pet, this day gives you an excuse to spoil him or her rotten with a special treat or outing. For those interested in pet adoption, this holiday makes you one of its most important participants.

Whether you adopt through an advertisement or online site, pet store or rescue shelter, February 20th is a great day to initiate adopting an animal that will fit right into your home and lifestyle.

Thursday, February 26th At the end of the month, the most unique day is full of “Once Upon a Time” magic and “Happily Ever After” dreams. On “Read a Fairy Tale Day” all ages can enjoy the essence of reading a great story about personal discovery, grand adventure, new unexpected friends and arriving to conclusions. From the Brothers Grimm to Walt Disney classics, as well as new adaptations in young adult and adult literature, everyone will find a great fairy tale to read out loud on a special Thursday night.

When you find yourself needing a special date night out or at home, you can always rely on February’s Creative Romance Month for inspiration. Think about all the little things that make love and romance special, such as bright stars and moonlit walks, homemade meals and champagne flutes, and great movies and delicious desserts. The month of February, full of love and friendship, can take its sweet time.

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Heart Healthy Cuisine: Tips and Tricks

By Elisa Wallace & Emily Dodson

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very year, approximately 720,000 Americans have a heart attack*. This startling fact makes sense, considering that heart disease is the leading disease among both men and women*. With shocking statistics such as these, it is easy to see why many are re-evaluating what they consume. Heart disease can, and will, be prevented by taking the appropriate necessary measures, beginning with having a heart healthy diet. Do you know someone who is struggling with a cardiovascular disease, or are worried that you yourself should be taking measures to avoid a heart attack? Read on to find a variety of delicious and heart-nutritious recipes!

• 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest Beans: • 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onion

sides to a 1/8" thickness (it can have some small holes in it but shouldn't be so flat it tears apart). Rub the oil over all of the steak, then rub the seasoning mixture evenly over that. Allow the steak to stand for 15 to 20 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, preheat a grill to high heat.

When hot, grill the steak for 45 seconds to 1 minute per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil (place the foil loosely over the top) for 10 minutes. Cut across the grain into thin slices and serve immediately.

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage • 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth

FROZEN PEANUT BUTTER PIE Ingredients: • 1 2/3 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs (about 8 1/2 cookie sheets)

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• 7 tablespoons sugar, divided

• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten

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• 1 cup chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers

• 1 1/4 cups fat-free milk

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• 3 tablespoons maple syrup

Pesto Directions: 1. Combine first 9 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Bean Directions: 1. Sauté onion, sage, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 2 garlic cloves in large cooking pot with olive oil for 3-5 minutes.

• 1 (8-ounce) container frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed

2. Add canned beans and vegetable broth, bring to a boil then turn to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.

• 1/4 cup shaved milk chocolate (about 1 ounce)

• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice • 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skinned • Cooking spray • 1/4 teaspoon ground sea salt • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions: 1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large ziptop plastic bag; add fish. Seal and marinate in refrigerator for 2-3 hours.

2. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

3. Remove fish from bag, reserving the marinade. Pour marinade into a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 2 tablespoons (about 5 minutes).

4. Place fish on grill rack or pan coated with cooking spray; grill 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness, basting occasionally with marinade. Remove fish from grill; sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 3 (15 oz.) cans Great Northern beans

3. Drain beans reserving 1 cup liquid.

4. Return bean mixture and reserved 1 cup liquid to pot 5. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, bell peppers, and vinegar. Mix well.

6. Top bean mixture with pesto.

CARNE ASADA Ingredients: • 2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder • 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder • 1 1/2 tsp. chipotle chile pepper • 1 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika • 1/4 tsp. salt

WHITE BEANS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER AND PESTO Ingredients: Pesto: • 2 cups loosely packed basil leaves • 1/2 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese • 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted • 2 tablespoons water • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

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• 18 oz. trimmed top round steak, all visible fat discarded • 1 tsp. olive oil Directions: 1. In a small bowl, mix the cocoa powder, chili powder, chipotle chile pepper, paprika, and salt until well combined.

2. Place the steak on a clean, flat work surface. Using the toothed side of a meat mallet, tenderize the steak by pounding both

• Cooking spray • |2/3 cup reduced-fat crunchy peanut butter • 1/2 cup (4 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, softened

• 3 tablespoons finely chopped salted, dry-roasted peanuts

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. Combine crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, and egg whites; toss with a fork until moist.

Press into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate coated with cooking spray. Prick crust with a fork before baking.

Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; cool on a wire rack.

3. Combine milk and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook 2 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly; transfer mixture to a bowl. Add peanut butter and vanilla, stirring with a whisk until combined. Cover and chill 30 minutes.

4. Place cream cheese in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add milk mixture, beating on low speed until combined. Fold in whipped topping; pour mixture into prepared piecrust. Freeze, uncovered, 8 hours or overnight or until hard. Sprinkle with peanuts and shaved chocolate. Transfer pie to refrigerator 30 minutes before slicing.

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By Diana Coe

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eeDee Haberle, bright-eyed and stylish in black leggings and cropped blonde hair, gestures excitedly as she shares her experiences as a designer for the Red Ribbon Runway, a major fundraising event for AIDS Care Service (ACS) of Winston-Salem. DeeDee has been a professional seamstress who, with long-distance business partner Joyce Spaulding, ran a children’s clothing company called The Girls Collection. This February 28th will mark Red Ribbon Runway’s sixth year, and the fifth time that Haberle’s granddaughter, Paige Perez, 11, will model her design.

Haberle became aware of AIDS early in the history of the epidemic. She lost two friends to AIDS-related complications and says, “Back then we hadn’t made the strides we have today. It was pretty much a death sentence. Both friends were terminal and were isolated, rejected, and misunderstood. No one should have to leave this world being misunderstood by those they love.” DeeDee is no stranger to illness. At 70 she is a fiveyear cancer survivor and, just prior to last year’s Red Ribbon Runway, she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. But

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you can’t keep DeeDee down, as she proudly boasts, “I can still thread a needle!” Not only did she complete her design, but she immediately made plans to participate in the 2015 show as well. “Each year I’ve tried to design to embody the message. One year I painted names on my garment to represent those who have been lost to this disease. The stigma exists.

It lies within … and out there. How do you break that barrier?”

Through Red Ribbon Runway, AIDS Care Service aims to do just that by holding the most creative fashion show in the Triad.

Each year local designers are given three plain t-shirts donated by Hanesbrands, Inc. They are tasked with deconstructing those t-shirts and reconstructing them into an entirely different garment. They are also allowed $20 worth of new notions and any repurposed items, although past winners have focused on the t-shirts.

Last year it was evident that Red Ribbon Runway had outgrown its customary venue, so it was moved to the larger Wake Forest Biotech Place for the 2015 event. The highlight of the evening is, arguably, the work of the designers and the models on the runway, but it also includes food, a silent auction, raffle prizes, and dancing. All proceeds go directly to ACS, where they are

used to assist HIV+ clients in Forsyth County and surrounding areas with housing (ACS provides residential medical care for clients in crisis at the Holly Haven home, as well as independent transitional living and permanent housing assistance), job referrals, medical assistance, peer groups, a choice food pantry, and more. Client volunteers are a crucial part of the Red Ribbon Runway experience.

One of those volunteers, Angela, was a Holly Haven resident during a low point in her illness in 2005. Last year, however, she could be found serving drinks at Red Ribbon Runway. Angela, 55, understands the stigma attached to HIV/AIDS, but believes that events like this one allow many to be involved and to see what ACS and the HIV community can do. She says it makes her feel good to see the number of people who show up for Red Ribbon Runway—she sees that they care about the HIV/AIDS community. Angela works as a volunteer every week at the food pantry and is looking forward to participating at the Red Ribbon Runway once again: “Every time I get to volunteer, it makes me feel like I’m giving back,” she says. “Everything I am, I owe to ACS. They literally saved my life. If they can use me, I’m there.”

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Dana Lu Bryson Dana Lu Bryson is the Owner/Operator of the Village Inn Event Center and the Crosby Pub & Restaurant in Clemmons; the Historic Brookstown Inn in WinstonSalem; and in Hospitality Management of the JH Adams Inn, High Point. She serves on the Board of Directors for Brandon’s Buddies Foundation, a 501(c) 3 charity, which gives financial aid (approximately $50,000 to date) to families with children battling cancer, serving local our community and Brenner Children’s Hospital. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Forsyth County Tourism Development Authority, as a Board Member for the Forsyth County Tourism Alliance, as the 2014 Vice Chairperson of the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce and as a Stakeholder Committee Member for Lewisville-Clemmons Road Overlay District.

Additionally, she acts as a mentor to Salem Academy interns, small business start-ups and young females who are soon to enter high school, college, or the workforce in a business entrepreneurship field, and volunteers for Junior Achievement in Forsyth County.

Previously, she has mentored Salem College students in the Women, Work and Happiness Senior Seminar, been a speaker at the Salem College Women in Business conference.

A Salem College graduate, Bryson also supports various fundraisers and was awarded the 2014 Women in Business Award by Triad Business Journal. For more information, contact her at DLBryson@bellsouth.net or (336) 971-6567.

Amy Dunlap Amy Dunlap is the owner and lead designer of Amy Lynne Originals, a floral design studio located in the heart of West End. Amy’s company provides floral designs for large events all around the Triad, as well as surrounding NC cities.

Amy’s floral design career began at the early age of sixteen. It was her first job during her high school years. She continued to work in the floral design industry while earning her BS in Horticulture from the University of Kentucky and a Masters in Agriculture from the University of Florida.

Her experience continued as a designer florist at Walt Disney World, and as a designer at the prestigious WDW Grand Floridian Hotel. Amy started Amy Lynne Originals in February 2004.

While Amy Lynne Originals mainly provides fresh floral designs for weddings, they also accommodate other types of large events, including corporate functions and private parties. Amy also recently launched a new division of her company called The Winston-Salem Flower School. This new endeavor brings floral design workshops to Winston-Salem – just another way the arts are expanding in this amazing city! For more information about Amy Lynne Originals or The Winston-Salem Flower School, go to www.amylynneoriginals.com or call 336.287.3459. Image by Glessner Photography.

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Ginny Chase Ginny Chase was recently named Chamber Director for the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce. As the director, she will organize and oversee a range of services and events for members. Ginny was hired by the Chamber in 2012 as a part-time administrative assistant. Prior to re-entering the workforce, she was an active volunteer at her children’s schools and also helped organize her neighborhood swim team. Ginny was born and raised in Indiana and graduated from Ball State University with an Associate in Arts degree. Ten years ago she moved to North Carolina for a new employment opportunity for her husband, Doug. She lives in Davie County with Doug and their two children, Andrew, age 18, and Ethan, age 14. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and just completed her first half marathon race in Kiawah Island, South Carolina.

Jamie East Jamie East is a licensed esthetician and graduate of the prestigious esthiology program at the Aveda Institute in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She practices a holistic therapeutic approach that combines her passion for all things pertaining to wellness, beauty and the environment. Since 2007, she has worked as an esthetician and as a certified educator sharing her knowledge of skin care therapies across North Carolina and Virginia. After working in a local Winston-Salem day spa for seven years, Jamie decided to take a step forward and join Dr. Lari Young at Thrive Integrated Health in August of 2014. Jamie has a strong belief in helping others look and feel well through better skin care, while guiding them towards renewal, rejuvenation and restoration – whether it’s through the power of therapeutic touch and aroma therapy, or engaging the body’s rest and digest mode to recover from daily stresses. In addition to being a licensed esthetician and a current student in massage therapy, Jamie also holds a BA in Liberal Studies from UNC-Greensboro with a minor in Business Administration.

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Love t Last o

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“Marriage is a commitment.

It is a commitment to be honest, loyal, kind, gentle, patient, faithful, sacrificial, peaceful, joyful, and loving to each other. Allow your spouse to be your forever best friend.”

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aking a marriage work is hard, but making it last is even more difficult! So I asked happily married couples for their advice on how to make love last!

“The key to making love last is forgiving as Christ has forgiven you.

Consider your spouse before yourself and never go to bed without a kiss.

If you can't kiss, talk ‘til you do!”

-Joe and Tiffany, married 13 years

-John & LaDonna, married 41 years “One of the greatest challenges every couple faces is dealing with the differences of personality, experience, family “Making love last is possible traditions, expectations, and values. We need to recognize the strengths and when you keep God as the center of your weaknesses of our spouse and view them as such, rather than wrongs and marriage. Attend church and pray together. rights. Be careful with your words. Never devalue each other.

REALLY listen to one another. Make eye contact Discuss your feelings and deal with the situation, but don’t tear each when each one of you is talking. Do special things for other down, face to face or to other people. You can’t give up on each each other. Help each other with the chores. Continue other! You have to be determined to work through the challenges. It isn’t to touch one another – hold hands, put your arms always easy, but it is worth it. When we marry, we commit to a journey around each other, sneak up and give a kiss to one together and with God’s help, we grow and mature together along the way.” another. Laugh together and say you're sorry! It is OK -Rodney & Liz, married 39 years

to make a mistake. Marriage is a work in process – all the time. Marriage will ALWAYS be give and take...but it's worth every minute! After 37 years of marriage, I still "light up" when he walks in the room.

He is my best friend!”

“I winked at her in church one day, and that was it! To make love last, you have to spend a lot of time together, which may mean more time with your wife and less time with your buddies. We used -Linda & Dennis, to ski together, take the family to the river, go fishing on Saturday married 37 years and to church on Sunday. You have to always be willing to say ‘thank you,’ ‘I’m sorry,’ and ‘I love you.’ Say that last one every day. Ultimately, staying close and giving God first place in your lives will make for a happy marriage.”

“Making love last means -Ben and Peggy, married 71 years listening to each other and sharing your heart. Forgive and grant forgiveness from the heart, then act as though it never happened. You have to communicate, communicate, communicate! As Revered John “Recall the days when you dated, often.

Hegge says, "Communication is to the marriage There were lots of reasons you fell in love; what blood is to the body. “ revisit them. See your spouse with the same eyes -Christoulla and Ray, with which you fell in love with him/her, even decades married 43 years later. Have lots of passionate sex. Create your own personal family traditions. Marriage is full of work and sacrifice.

It’s hard! The joys of the mountaintop experience are only sincerely appreciated when you've walked through the valley. It is important to recognize, especially in the valley, that your spouse is walking through it with you, through good times and bad.

The reward of a strong marriage is the product of a lot of hard work. But the greatest aspect of marriage is that even the work can be fun because it is being done with your best friend who loves you dearly.” -Jeremy and Heather, married 3 years Though each couple I talked with had their own take on what makes love last, definite themes emerged of forgiveness, respect, affection, friendship, and commitment. While there’s certainly no magic formula, these components seem to be necessary to make love and marriage last, not just for a while, but a lifetime.

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Single on Valentine’s Day? H

By Vonda Henderson

ere we are again – Valentine’s Day. Every single person’s dream day. Wouldn’t you just love to take that chubby little cupid and his arrow and let Katniss give him a lesson? He sure seems to miss a lot of people along the way.

Some fun facts about Valentine’s Day to put it into perspective: • Only six countries actually celebrate Valentine’s Day: the US, Canada, Mexico, France, Australia and the United Kingdom.

• Henry VIII declared Valentine’s Day an official holiday in 1537.

Given his history with his wives, that does give one pause for thought.

• According to florists, the signature rose is one perfect red rose with baby’s breath.

• In Victorian times, it was considered bad luck to sign a Valentine’s Day card. (How did they know who sent it then?)

• St Valentine’s Day Massacre – no further comment needed.

• Alexander Graham Bell applied for the patent on the telephone on Valentine’s Day in 1876 . . . let the calls begin.

• 15% of women in the US will send themselves flowers on this day.

• One billion cards will be exchanged (second only to Christmas cards).

• 64% of men in the US do no advance planning for Valentine’s Day. • 3% of pet owners will give their pet a Valentine’s Day gift.

• 110 million roses (mostly red) will be sold.

• Hallmark has 1,330 different cards for Valentine’s Day. • Teachers get the most cards, followed by children, mothers, wives and sweethearts.

• The first television tour of the White House was on Valentine’s Day in 1962 by Jackie Kennedy.

• The home city of Romeo and Juliet receives about 1,000 letters a year addressed to Juliet.

Okay, so what do you do if you’re single? Anything you want!

Make it an “indulge yourself” event. Since this year Valentine’s Day is on Saturday, you can: • Load up on your favorite movies and have your own movie marathon or rent a season of your favorite TV show. Put on comfy PJs and get that popcorn going.

• Schedule a spa day (for the whole day). How does a manicure/pedicure, facial and massage sound? Pretty darn good. You’ll be so relaxed you’ll float back home.

• Order takeout from your favorite restaurant. Or, dress to the nines and have dinner on the town.

• Buy your favorite ice cream and eat it straight from the carton.

• Have the entire box of candy.

• Buy yourself a gift you’re been wanting.

• Have friends in for a game night.

Whether you decide to venture out or stay in for Valentine’s Day, embrace the day and make it your own!

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North CaroliNa iN the WiNter

By Willy Minnix

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es, I know it’s hokey, and probably cliché, and I did have an eighteen hour Bob Dylan playlist to prevent it from happening, but I have to admit that when I was moving to North Carolina at the end of last year, James Taylor’s voice kept repeating in my head for most of the trip. “In my mind I’m going to Carolina. Can’t you see the sunshine…” etc.!

But let me rewind to January of 2014 to catch you up to speed. For over a decade now, my wife and I worked in church planting and redevelopment.

Our job was to either help new churches get started, or to help dying churches turn around and grow. We worked in Atlanta, Austin and Dallas, Texas, New York, Indiana and finally, Illinois.

Last year was a rough year, in more ways than one, but for our discussion today, we’ll just focus on the weather!

Our house was a 100+ year old parsonage, complete with stained glass windows, situated in the middle of over 100 acres of cornfield. There was nothing around to block the terrible northwest wind from hurtling down from Canada to attack unsuspecting pastors on their way to church. Not only was our house good at holding up the stained glass window, it was also good at letting all of that northwest wind blow right in around the windows, even with plastic winter sealant!

One day, on my way to the church next door, I was greeted with a blast of cold air, so cold that I couldn’t breathe. It actually scared me that I couldn’t take a breath.

So instead of passing out, I went back inside, breathed, and then checked the temperature. It was NEGATIVE 20 degrees! I thought my thermometer was broken. I checked the weather channel, and was informed that the wind chill factor made it more like negative 50 degrees. Now, I’m not one to complain about a little bad weather, but this didn’t just hit a

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record low and go away. No, it decided to stay negative 20 for TWO WHOLE WEEKS! So, when considering where to retire from church planting and redevelopment, my wife and I did a lot of research. In addition to being a pastor, I have always supplemented my income by teaching music, performing music and writing. I have written several books about alternative tunings for the mandolin. My series called “Mandolin Dead Man’s Tuning,” has been well received in the mandolin community, and I have sold books all around the United States, England and Ireland.

I wanted to find a place that I could continue to work as a musician and writer, but also where it wouldn’t be too hard to find mandolin players and mandolin builders. It’s no surprise this area of North Carolina kept coming up on the list.

We always loved living in the south (the only drawback was the heat – Atlanta isn’t called “Hot-lanta” for nothing – and Texas hit 120 the day we moved away). But we found that the temperature in North Carolina is not too extreme!

My wife, originally from Massachusetts, loves rocks and hills, and I’m from central Indiana just on the border of the hilly parts of southern Indiana, and I love that type of terrain, too. In our research, we kept seeing beautiful pictures of North Carolina, the rolling hills, the colorful trees in the fall that seem to last until about February!

We saw cities that weren’t as crazy as New York, but were still full of fun things to do. And we kept finding articles with the names Winston-Salem, Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro and Chapel Hill popping up over and over again as good places for musicians to live and work, good places to raise a family and good places to settle down.

When I walked out my front door this past December and January and was able to put on a light jacket and still breathe, I was very happy. On New Year’s Day this year, I watched the sun rise over the trees in my back yard, and I thanked God for bringing me here.

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Going Forward

Giving Back for the Good of Others

By Molly Flinchum

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ancy Grandoff’s life was forever changed after she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at an appointment with a neurologist. Though she’d heard

the name, she wasn’t entirely sure what exactly Parkinson’s was. Who would’ve guessed that sixteen years later that the same woman would be known for her talent in painting and her guidance to many others who are battling with Parkinson’s disease?

While most people have heard of Parkinson’s disease, many do not fully understand what all the disease really is or how it affects those who have it. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disease in the nervous system that affects one’s ability to move. Symptoms are unique to each individual, but a common symptom one has with Parkinson’s is a tremor.

Nancy explained that many people have Parkinson’s, but do not know the symptoms well enough to diagnose themselves with the disease. “If you have any symptoms related to Parkinson’s, seek out a neurologist that specializes in Parkinson’s.”

Nancy decided to not be a victim of Parkinson’s, but to be a light to others who are struggling with it. She started Parkinson’s Forward, a support group for the Forsyth and Stokes county areas where individuals can be educated in ways to help fight the disease. The group guides those who have the disease to different therapy resources such as dance classes specializing in Parkinson’s. The group aims to keep those struggling with the disease positive and always striving to go forward with their lives. Nancy strives to keep her spirits up, saying “You have to remain positive, remain upbeat, and be thankful for being as well as you are.”

Parkinson’s Forward is open for anyone and everyone to enjoy. It meets every month on the fourth Monday at the Red Cross Building on University Drive from 1-3 pm, and there are guest speakers and demonstrations available to group members. Volunteers are needed for events the group hosts, such as visiting people in hospitals, transporting members that do not have the ability to drive to the meetings or events, and sending out emails or phone calls reminding group members of what is going on. There has even been some discussion of a Walk for Parkinson’s for the upcoming year. With a positive spirit, you can find joy in helping those with Parkinson’s, just as Nancy has. “Knowing that I can make a difference for one person, to give them hope or be able to help them look forward… that is rewarding.”

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There are countless problems you encounter on a daily basis that can put a little speed bump in your day. Life hacks are those “aha!” moments where you find the simplest solution to your daily problems, oftentimes 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 activities as simple as possible. This month we’ll explore some beauty tips that will improve your makeup-free skin, act as cheats for your hair and nails, expedite your morning makeup routine, and more.

1 baking soda assists in exfoliating and the coconut oil rehydrates and gives a glow. You may appear very oil immediately afterwards, but just give your skin a few minutes to soak in the oil. In between face washings, moisturize with the coconut oil.

1. Use Mascara as Liner It’s no secret that makeup is expensive so cheats to help you get around having to rush to the drugstore are always useful. If you’ve run out of your eyeliner and need a replacement, run your liner brush across your mascara brush and use your mascara as a liner.

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2. Vaseline Base for Perfume Good perfume is crazy expensive 2 these days so why not make it last as long as possible? Before you spritz on your favorite scent on your pulse points, dab each area with some Vaseline or petroleum jelly first.

Remember to focus your scent on the following pulse points to get maximum results: behind ear, inside wrist, base of throat, inside elbow and behind knee.

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It’s hard to find eye shadows that stand the test of your work day or a night out without looking clown-like at the beginning of the day. A simple solution to this problem is to swipe your lid with a simple white shadow before applying your color. This helps provide a base for the color you want and stops your desired color from sticking in the creases of your lid later in the day.

4. Natural Glowing Face Wash We all need a dewy, glowing feeling every now and then. Instead of dropping top dollar on a face wash with a brand name, try this simple mixture of items you probably already have in your home. Use a small amount of coconut oil, about the size of a pencil eraser, and just a pinch of baking soda.

Apply to your face in gentle circular motions. The grittiness of the

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Going to the nail salon once or twice a month can eat a chunk out of your budget so it’s always preferable to do your own polish changes when you can. Since most of us are not trained nail technicians, we tend to get messy when we paint our own nails, especially when we have to paint our dominant hand. A quick and easy solution to messy manis and pedis is to take a small paint brush or retired make up brush, dip it in some Vaseline or Aquaphor, and spread a thin layer around your nail bed where you usually get stray color. When you’re finished and your nails are dry, wipe it away.

6. Eye Shadow for Thicker Hair For you ladies with thinner hair than you might like, you can create the illusion of thicker hair with items already in your makeup kit. Simply grab a shadow or concealer brush and an eye shadow that most closely matches your hair color, and dust a small amount of shadow down your part line. Ta da! Thicker hair with no expensive shampoos, extensions or other pricey solutions.

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he band members of Big Daddy MoJo couldn’t have more different backgrounds, but when they come together, the result speaks for itself – they have been voted ‘The Best Band in the Triad’ by ‘Yes! Weekly’ for four consecutive years.

Like many bands in the Triad, Big Daddy MoJo has its roots on Craigslist when guitarist Lance Lucas placed an ad looking for musicians interested in forming a Winston-Salem based blues band.

Since its formation in 2010, the band has undergone several changes, including adding different styles of music and several members, playing about 60 shows each year.

Brett Munn - Lead Vocals, Guitar and Harmonica ‘Local boy’ Brett Munn grew up in Jamestown, NC, and moved to Lewisville in 1989 to go into private practice as an optometrist.

But after being diagnosed with a neuromuscular disease called myasthenia gravis, Brett sold both of his practices in Yadkin County and retired in 2008, leaving a huge void in his life.

“Music has been part of my life since the age of 12 when I learned to play the piano by watching my grandmother’s player piano form chords. In high school I joined my first band as a keyboardist and am currently the worship leader at New Hope Presbyterian Church in Clemmons, NC. In 2008 I answered a Craigslist ad for ‘a front man that could play some guitar and harp.’ I turned to my wife, Laura, and said, ‘That’s me. They’re looking for me!’ Being part of Big Daddy MoJo has helped me deal with my myasthenia gravis and given me an outlet at a tough time in my life,” said Brett. Along with ‘The Best Band in the Triad’ recognition, Brett was named ‘Best Vocalist in the Triad’ for 2011, 2012 and 2014, by ‘Yes! Weekly.’

Lance Lucas - Lead Guitar, Vocals This Wichita, Kansas native came to the Triad in 2008 when he married a local girl. Lance grew up in a musical family with a grandmother who was a trained opera singer and played piano in theatres for silent movies. “My mom taught piano lessons and still plays ‘boogie woogie’ at age 84, and sang in trios for years.

I learned to play on a friend’s guitar until, by mowing enough yards, I could pay for my first guitar,” Lance recalled.

Andy McHone - Bass, Vocals Like his band mates Brett and Lance, Andy McHone took an early interest in music by playing the piano at age 8. “I grew up in Dobson, NC, and played the piano, as well as the trumpet at age 11 and the guitar at 12. Three years later, I joined a band. I just began playing bass a few years ago and joined Big Daddy MoJo in the fall of 2013 after musical stints with several other area bands,” commented Andy.

Brian Beatty - Drums Brian joined Big Daddy MoJo as the drummer at the same time as Andy McHone. “As a native of Yadkinville, NC, I, like my band mates, grew up playing music, taking up the drums at age 13.

I have been part of the western North Carolina music scene with various acts for 14 years. As a band, we feed off of the audience’s energy, like most bands do and we have as much fun as our fans

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do during our performance. Our shows are typically very interactive and super playful, full of joking and laughs,” Brian said.

Big Daddy MoJo performs cover tunes ranging from R&B to classic rock to blues and even some funk and pop, and they have a good philosophy on the venues the play. “We will play for anyone that will sit still long enough for us to set up our gear. Over the years we have played nightclubs, festivals, restaurants, bars, weddings, private parties, corporate functions and reunions.

Soulfulness infuses everything we play. The music we choose to cover is very atypical of the standard set lists of most cover bands.

We do a lot of ‘B sides’ with tons of energy and we put our own spin on them,” stated Brett. After seeing the band one time, you get a feel for the artists who have influenced the group.

“Our sound is influenced by artists like Albert King, Freddie King, B.B. King, Rodney King, Billie Jean King and anyone else with the last name ‘King’,” Brett said jokingly. “Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, Al Green, Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye and Carlos Santana are musicians that we all respect and enjoy sharing the music they did to our audiences. With our performances for 2015 we are off to a great start with several festivals and city celebrations booked, including Lewisville’s Fourth of July Celebration, the Yadkin County Harvest Festival and the Summer Concert Series. We also plan on returning to the studio this year to record our second album of uniquely danceable music. Our set list will most likely morph to reflect this as the year progresses. Our one and only CD is a 9 track recording titled ‘Mo Needs Bananas.’ As in years past, Big Daddy MoJo looks forward to continue sharing our music and having a good time with our audiences,” Brett commented.

For more information on Big Daddy MoJo, visit www.facebook.com/BigDaddyMojo.

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ispanic League “Beating Hearts” ZumbathonBy Jessica Sedo February is American Heart Month and hearts will be pumping at the 5th Annual Hispanic League Zumbathon. The Hispanic League and American Heart Association have teamed up to raise money for the Hispanic League’s Scholarship Program and help you love your heart. Ten instructors from different parts of the Triad will come together at the Village Inn Event Center on Saturday, February 27th from 6:00-9:30 p.m. for the Hispanic League’s “Beating Hearts” Zumbathon. Zumba is an aerobic program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. It gets people dancing and exercising, all while laughing and having fun. The Zumba motto, “Join the Party, Ditch the Workout,” reiterates the heart-healthy fun this evening will provide. And more importantly, it’s for all skill levels and all demographics. “We want to include everyone with this event – so adults, seniors, young adults, children and both women and men will enjoy themselves,” said Luisa Elena Alvarez, the Hispanic League Zumbathon Coordinator. “Instructors want participants to just keep moving and have fun!”Join the Hispanic League and American Heart Association at the “Beating Hearts” Zumbathon for the Pre-Event between 6:00-7:00 pm to learn how to prevent heart disease.

“The Hispanic League has chosen to partner with the American Heart Association since only one in three Hispanic women are aware that heart disease is their No. 1 cause of death and only one in four Hispanic women are aware of treatment options,” said Mari Jo Turner, Hispanic League Executive Director. “We want everyone to participate in health screenings, enjoy the pampering stations, sample heart-healthy recipes, win great prizes and more, all thanks to our partners Novant Health, Macy’s, Lucia Chiropractic, Latinas por la Cura and Mia Magazine,” she added. “Then get your Zumba on from 7:00-9:30 pm with ten amazing and diverse instructors, whose passion for Zumba will give the evening great energy. You won’t want to miss the Hispanic League’s ‘Beating Hearts’ Zumbathon!” Proceeds from the event will go to the Hispanic League Scholarship Program.The Scholarship Program awards $2,000 and $3,000 annual scholarships to academically outstanding Hispanic students who are current or former Forsyth County English Language Learner (ELL) students to pursue their college careers. Since 2000, the Hispanic League has awarded 250 scholarships

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worth over $490,000! The community will celebrate the recipients’ achievements at the 16th Annual Spanish Nite Gala scheduled for April 18th 2015.Donations of $15 will be accepted in advance for adults and children until February 25th, with $20 at the door.

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Something to Talk About- LOVE

By Rebecca Olsen

When it comes to love, everyone has something to say!

See if you can match the quote on the left to its speaker on the right!

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“A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous.”

A. Albert Einstein

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“Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.”

B. Loretta Young

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“Love isn’t something you find. Love is something that finds you.”

C. Alfred Lord Tennyson

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“You can’t blame gravity for falling in love.”

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“Love is a lot like a backache — it doesn’t show up on X-rays, but you know it’s there.”

E. Mahatma Gandhi

“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”

F. Joan Crawford

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“It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.”

G. Nicholas Sparks

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“Love is like the wind, you can’t see it but you can feel it.”

H. 1 Corinthians 13:13

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“Nothing takes the taste out of peanut butter quite like unrequited love.”

I. Mark Twain

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D. Friedrich Nietzsche

10. “Tis better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all.”

J. Dr. Seuss

11. “Love thy neighbor — and if he happens to be tall, debonair and devastating, it will be that much easier.”

K. George Burns

12. “Where there is love there is life.”

L. Mae West

13. “Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell.”

M. Charlie Brown

14. “Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good, too.”

N. Aristotle

15. “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”

O. Ingrid Bergman

16. “When you fish for love, bait with your heart, not your brain.”

P. Yogi Berra

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CALENDAR of Upcoming Events JANUARY 28-MAY 25 “WATER’S EXTREME JOURNEY” EXHIBIT AT SCIWORKS 10am-4pm (T-F); 10am-5pm (Sat.); 12-5pm (Sun.), 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. This fully interactive maze experience engages visitors through play, scientific inquiry, art and action...illuminating human impacts great and small while teaching how to contribute to healthy, safe water in their community and beyond. www.sciworks.org

FEBRUARY 1 3RD ANNUAL HOOPER BOWL 1-2pm, 2569 Reynolda Road in W-S. Join us for hula hooping, a mini Hoopdio class, music and fun with Monkey Hooper! There will also be hula hooping contests and prizes! Admission is free -- canned food donations for the Maple Springs Food Pantry will be collected. www.maplesprings.org

FEBRUARY 1-28 “WATER’S EXTREME JOURNEY” EXHIBIT AT SCIWORKS 10am-4pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. This fully interactive maze experience engages visitors through play, scientific inquiry, art and action as they "become" a raindrop traveling to the sea and learn how to contribute to healthy, safe water in their community and beyond. Cost: $9-$11/person. www.sciworks.org

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FEBRUARY 3 HOMESCHOOL DAY AT SCIWORKS 10-11am, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Special programs for home-educated children and other small groups. “Pop, Bubble, Fizz” (grades K-4) at 10am and “Magical Mixtures” (grades 5-9) at 11am.

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FEBRUARY 12 KIDS’ MORNING OUT 10am-12pm, Winston-Salem Soccerplex, 7620 Phoenix Drive in W-S. FREE event for kids of all ages! Grab a friend and bring the kids for a morning of fun at the indoor soccer facility! Enjoy many fun soccer games and relays including skills you can teach your preschooler!

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FEBRUARY 13-16 SHELTON VINEYARDS 286 Cabernet Lane in Dobson. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved one at Shelton Vineyards. Special wine tastings will be offered all day along with chocolate samples. Visit www.sheltonvineyards.com/news-andevents/cat/winery-events/post/cupid-celebration1 for more information.

FEBRUARY 14 “GAL”ENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATION 10am-6pm, 110 Oakwood Drive, Suite D in W-S. Join Mainstream Boutique as we celebrate "Gal"entine's Day! Celebrate all the wonderful women in your life...including yourself! Come out for mimosas and munchies and a free gift with $25 purchase! www.facebook.com/MainstreamBoutique WinstonSalemNC

STAR-GAZING AT PILOT MOUNTAIN 6:30-9:30pm, 792 Pilot Knob Park Road in Pinnacle.

Spend Valentine’s night star-gazing at Pilot Mountain with SciWorks and the Forsyth Astronomical Society.

Admission is free, and telescopes will be provided. In case of bad weather, call 767.6730 after 5:30pm. Rain date is February 21st. www.sciworks.org

SHE’S GOT IT COVERED: A CLASSY HAT AFFAIR 11:30 AM, Forsyth Country Club at 3101 Country Club Road in W-S. Winston-Salem State University Department of Athletics is hosting this event in order to help raise funds for women's sports scholarships at WSSU! Call 750-3180 to register.

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FEBRUARY 17 “WIGGLING WORMS” PRESCHOOL PROGRAM AT SCIWORKS 10am-12pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Handson preschool program for children ages 3-5 and their parent/adult caregivers. Pre-registration required. Cost: $7/members; $15/non-members (includes museum admission). Call 714.7105 to register. www.sciworks.org

FEBRUARY 20 19TH ANNUAL CAUSE FOR PAWS 6:30-10pm, 168 East Kinderton Way in Advance. Come in carnival colors, and join us for heavy hors d’oeuvres, amazing auction items, a cash bar offered by WinMock and a Chinese Raffle at Cause for Paws. Let the good times roll New Orleans style with our Mardi Gras theme!

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FEBRUARY 21 ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN 10TH ANNUAL DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE 6-9pm, 2415 Silas Creek Parkway in W-S. Join us for an evening of dancing, photographs, door prizes, food and fun. We will celebrate our anniversary event with some "thru the years" fun -- alumnus welcome! Cost: $25/couple in advance; $30/couple at the door. stjohnsws.org

ROCK LASER SHOWS IN THE SCIWORKS PLANETARIUM 6:30-8:30pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Shows are $6/person each or see both shows for $10/person.

Doors open at 6pm, and seating is first come, first served. Exhibit galleries and outdoor parks will be closed. www.sciworks.org

FEBRUARY 24 WINSTON WOMEN WHO WINE 6pm, The Lil’ Briar Patch, 2055 Van Buren Street in W-S. Grab your girlfriends, and join us for a free wine tasting and education event featuring wine specials, light complimentary appetizers, door prizes and more!

FEBRUARY 27 DISCOUNT FRIDAY AT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 9am-7pm, 390 South Liberty Street in W-S. Admission will be $3 for everyone all day. www.childrensmuseumofws.org

RESTORATIVE YOGA WITH VALERIE KISER AND PERCUSSIONIST BILL SMITH 6-7:30pm, 6000 Meadowbrook Mall, Suite 1 in Clemmons. Let a time of restorative yoga combined with the soothing and healing vibrations of gongs, bells and singing bowls balance and relax you. This class features gong meditations to create a soothing, tranquil atmosphere. Cost: $20-$25/person. www.sunriseyoga.net

FEBRUARY 28 REPAIR FAIR AT SCIWORKS 1-5pm, 400 West Hanes Mill Road in W-S. Don’t toss that broken toaster; bring it to the Repair Fair and watchand-learn while it’s repaired! We hope to have “fixers” to help with everything from bikes, electronics and small appliances to shoes, lamps and landline phones.

Cost: $9-$11/person. www.sciworks.org

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Cost: $8/members; $10/non-members. Registration required. reynoldahouse.org

FOURTH TUESDAYS NEWCOMERS & NEIGHBORS OF GREATER WINSTON-SALEM 9:45-11:30am, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton Street in W-S. Monthly interest groups include book, lunch bunch, bridge, day and evening card, dinner and wine. FREE initial meeting. $35 annual dues. If interested, contact Barbara at wsnandn@aol.com.

FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAYS CLEMMONS KIWANIS CLUB MEETING 7:30-8:30am, Holiday Inn Express, 6320 Amp Drive in Clemmons. We provide the opportunity for individuals to learn about our community and be a contributor to improving the lives of our children. 245.8406

THURSDAYS REYNOLDA THURSDAYS 4:30-8pm, 2250 Reynolda Road. Sharon Andrews and Michael Huie bring their words to life in a staged reading of the letter correspondence between Alfred Stieglitz and Georgia O’Keeffe. Members/students free; nonmembers/$5. Reynoldahouse.org

SATURDAYS (FEBRUARY 7-NOVEMBER 28) TOUR DE FOOD 1:30-4pm, downtown Winston-Salem. Explore the culinary delights and taste the best of downtown Winston-Salem. You will enjoy everything from local desserts to down home BBQ while you meet the chefs, owners and artisans who create it all. We begin our tour at Jeffery Adams on Fourth. Cost: $47/person. http://tourdefood.com/tours/winstonsalem/

FUTURE MARCH 7 ENCOURAGEMENT CAFÉ: UNSPEAKABLE JOY 9am-4pm, Calvary Baptist Church, West Campus, 155 Commerce Drive in Advance. All of your favorite Encouragement Café speakers will be there along with our friends from Joy FM. The wonderful worship team of Aaron and Amanda Crabb will lead us in worship and we'll have lots of vendor tables for your shopping enjoyment. You won't want to miss this fun-filled, encouraging day so grab your girlfriends and register today. Register at EncouragementCafe.com/ Unspeakable-Joy

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APRIL 25 GROWING UP SOCIAL – RAISING RELATIONAL KIDS 9am-12pm, Calvary Baptist Church, West Campus, 155 Commerce Drive in Advance. Led by Dr. Gary Chapman and Arlene Pellicane on their book, “Growing Up Social: Raising Relational Kids in a Screen-Driven World.” While technology has the potential to add value to our lives and our families, it can also erode a sense of togetherness and hinder a child's emotional and social development. Through stories, wit, and wisdom, you'll discover how to take back your home from an overdependence on screens $25 per family (Husband, wife, childcare for children through 5th grade).

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Presidential Puzzler

By Rebecca Olsen

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Vice president and then president, this man was never actually elected by the public.

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This president served first as vice president, which he penned as the “most insignificant office that ever the invention of man contrived.”

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Who was the heaviest president, allegedly getting stuck in a White House bath tub?

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At 100 pounds and 5’4’’ tall he might have been small, but he’s known for greatness as the “Father of the Constitution.”

10. This president was both the first Boy Scout and the first Roman Catholic to be elected president.

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He said “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself” to a nation in the midst of the Great Depression.

11. This red-headed president founded the University of Virginia in 1819.

His private collection of 6,500 books also helped supply the newly formed Library of Congress.

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Represented on the $1,000 bill, this man was elected as both the 22nd and 24th president!

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Which president’s first name means "one who is blessed" in Swahili?

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The only president unanimously elected, he was the first president and “Father of Our Country.”

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This president’s legacy is women’s right to vote in America.

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This piano player said of the presidential office, “My choice early in life was either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician.

And to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference.”

12. This president played his saxophone on The Arsenio Hall Show.

13. This president has the distinction of being the first, but not the last, to be impeached and acquitted.

14. Nicknamed Old Rough and Ready, he allegedly told Mexican General Santa Ana to “Go to hell!” rather than surrender to his demands.

15. What president funded his campaign, at least in part, with his winnings from playing poker?

16. After refusing to shoot a bear cub this president became the inspiration for the teddy bear.

17. What president has the distinction of serving the shortest term, just one month, before dying of pneumonia?

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Across: 3. Woodrow Wilson, 7. Harry S Truman, 10. John F. Kennedy, 11. Thomas Jefferson, 12. Bill Clinton, 13. Andrew Johnson, 14. Zachary Taylor, 15. Richard Nixon, 16. Theodore Roosevelt, 17. William Henry Harrison Down: 1. Gerald Ford, 2. John Adams, 3. William Howard Taft, 4. James Madison, 5. Franklin D. Roosevelt, 6. Grover Cleveland, 8. Barack Obama, 9. George Washington

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Professional Women of Winston-Salem .75

Hot Yoga Therapy..................................117

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I iFix ........................................................111 Inner Strength Pliates ............................107 Ivy Arch ..................................................27

Earheart Healthy Weight Loss .................12

ReDESIGNS by Ava.................................55 River Ridge Taphouse .............................83 Rodan+Fields - Kelley Carnall ..............119 Roots ....................................................124

John E. Fitzgerald......................................7

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Realty Group ..............................back cover

Salem Gymnastics................................109

June DeLugas Interiors ...........................35

Salem Smiles Orthodontics...................113

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Salemtowne Retirement Center ...............31

Lewisville Laser & Aesthetics....................3

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Red Hot & Blue .......................................17

Sewingly Yours .......................................63 Sharon Reid, DDS ...................................67

Lil’ Briar Patch.........................................69

Simply Southern Cuisine.........................99

Lucky Bones ...........................................61

Simply Sterling & Co.........................41, 67

Lyndhurst Medical Spa............................10

Singing Bird Salon.................................125

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Southern Ties Boutique...........................23

Mac & Nelli’s ........................................127

Starboard Accounting ...........................109

Accent Prone ..........................................48

Electrolysis, Etc.....................................125

Accessorize This!....................................25

etc. Consignment Shoppe.......................99

Aesthetic Images.......................................4

Event Trio ..............................................119

Summit Eye Care ....................................16

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Alexander’s Automotive ........................107

Minglewood ..........................................113

Avery Reece..........................................119

F. Rees ....................................................43

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Fabian’s Restaurant ........................63, 124

Moore Self Storage ...............................107

Becky Davis - Massage Therapy...........119 Best Bet Painters...................................125 Bloomday Granite ............back inside cover Brenner Fit.................................................5 Brookstown Inn.......................................77 Burklee Printing .......................................93

Farrago....................................................97 Fashion Exchange ...................................81

MacRae Coin & Currency .....................119 Mainstream Boutique ..............................53

Mountain Valley Hospice.........................97

Studio Create ..........................................91 Style Encore............................................31

Thrive Integrated Health.........................117 Thruway Center.......................................45 Tina Merhoff & Associates......................87

Fitness Edge............................................91

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Five Points...............................................43

New Town Bistro.....................................89

Todd’s Easy Moves...............................117

Flow Auto................................................15

Next Step Career Coaching .....................89

Twin City Stage .......................................63

Forsyth Family Expo ..............................115

NuExpression..........................................73

Forsyth Plastic Surgery ...........................77

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Oasis on Fifth..........................................63

Castle Lights ...........................................33

Fresh Air Carpet Care ............................124

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Chris’ Lawncare......................................95

Goin’ Postal ..................................113, 125

Paparazzi Hair Salon................................61

Christina’s Dessertery.............................87

Goldman Center for Plastic Surgery ..........6

Parr Investments .....................................71

Clemmons Bicycle Shop.......................111

Gotta Get Thin ...........................................9

Penny Lane Boutique ..............................47

Color Run................................................53

Grassroots ..............................................29

Photo Artistry by Melinda .......................47

Craige Brawley Liipfert & Walker, LLP.....11

Piedmont Advantage Credit Union...........19

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Piedmont Club ......................................119

Davie Flooring & Cabinets .......................83

Hand Picked Consignments ....................89

Piedmont Federal

Dawson Tree Service....................111, 124

Hauser Rental..........................................81

Savings Bank ...................inside front cover

Dream Dinners........................................95

Hillcrest Vision ........................................99

Pioneer Orthopaedic Clinic......................27

Dream Maker Kitchen & Bath..................91

Hip Chics Boutique .........................55, 109

Pope Sand & Gravel..............................124

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HomeWatch Caregivers.........................105

Prints Charming ......................................79

Yadkin Arts Council...............................101

Busy as a Bee Concierge......................105

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V VCA Animal Hospital West ......................71 Village Inn Event Center...........................85 Vow to be Different ...............................119

W Wayne Collins Electric.............................89 Winston Wellness ...................................33 Winston-Salem Journal.........................125 WomanCare ............................................29 WOMATEC..................................20, 21, 95

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1. How did you become involved in the hotel/hospitality business? “I went to college for a business degree and hospitality management seemed the perfect fit out of college. I started with other companies, learning bookkeeping, operations and the financial side of the business. It was just a natural progression, working for someone else to owning and operating my own properties.”

2. What advice would you give women thinking about getting into the hospitality business? “Basic advice is that hospitality is about caring for people. People who are traveling, eating out, relaxing, conducting business meetings, or just socializing.

At our facilities, we strive to provide the friendliest service with high quality of care and attention. If you are a people person, and enjoy welcoming people with warmth and kindness, you’ll love the Kelly Melang always gets the last word with the women of Winston-Salem!

hospitality business.”

3. What do you think is the greatest obstacle for women today in the hospitality business? “Making sure your work ethic remains solid during hard decisions. It is not just the quality and enjoyment of your guests, it is also being responsible for their safety.”

4. What sets you apart from other organizations?

“Everyone that works at our properties is part of a team, and our goal is quality service. The tenure of my staff (14+ years) speaks volumes of their close relationships to guests and a very hard work ethic. We also empower our staff to tend to guests without bureaucracy, giving those guests an outstanding experience.”

5. How would you define your legacy? “First and foremost, I’d like to be remembered as a woman of faith, who believes in God. Then, as a good wife, daughter, sister and mother to two wonderful boys. Finally, as a business owner with integrity who treats people fairly.”

6. Where would you like to see women in the hospitality business in 5 years? “Women, by nature, are caretakers, and with discipline and guidance, I see women just as successful as men in not just the hospitality business, but any business.”

7. If you could nominate one local woman for President of the United States, who would it be and why? “I am not sure on this one, but I think some great qualities of a President would be a faithful Christian who knows how to navigate through policy and adversity without wavering. It would be difficult handling

Dana Bryson

adversity like our President currently does.”

8. What is your guilty pleasure? “Fishing, but I never feel t’s February – spend some time with the ones you love!

Many think of getting married during the month of love, so The Last Word met with Dana Bryson, owner of Village Inn Event Center. From the business meeting or family reunion, to engagements and weddings, it is her business to make sure every event goes off perfectly. We were lucky enough to catch Dana for a few minutes just after the busy holiday season.

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guilty about it unless we are out on the water when we should be with our children. They are almost old enough to learn how to fish on their own, including baiting and casting. I am proud to say that my 6 year old and 3 year old are now baiting and casting with their Spiderman rods and reels!”

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