December 2012 Villager Voice Magazine

VILLAGER Voice DECEMBER 2012

Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.

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Feature Articles...

In Every Issue...

6 Senior Musings on Hope 8 Experience the Holidays 16 Holiday Health and Safety Tips 21 Homemade Gifts 34 Honoring Our Elders

10 Art Scene 12 Going Green 14 All About Pets 22 Survivalist 23 Restaurant Guide

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Express your holiday wishes from your heart be it:

Merry Christmas Feliz Navidad Happy Chanukah Season’s Greetings Happy Kwanzaa Happy Holidays Happy Yalda Happy Omisoka Happy Rohatsu Happy Ramadan December 2012

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makeit CREATIVE CHRISTMAS PROJECTS INDOORS & OUTDOORS • Research your family history and create a family tree. Burn it to a CD and distribute it to all of your family members.

• Make a “Greatest Hits” album for everyone on your list. Find songs that will evoke special memories for your friends and family.

• Make Christmas cookies, cakes, breads or jams. Give the gift along with the recipe!

• Make your own soap, paper, or candles.

Recycle empty containers from your kitchen into bird feeders, bird houses, etc.

• Make a heating pad from 100% cotton and rice. You can find the directions on our website www.villagervoice.com.

CONNECT WITH NATURE

Family nature hike - a peaceful walk through nature on Christmas day will be remembered and valued more than the televised Christmas specials.

Nature restoration activity - planting a small tree together symbolizes the value of nature and offsets the ‘taking’ of the Christmas tree.

An hour spent cleaning up or enhancing a natural area also enriches the giver and acknowledges nature as the source of our well-being.

MAKE IT YOURSELF

Start the practice of giving handmade or found gifts.

Seashells from a beach vacation earlier in the year, a song, a poem, or a hand knot scarf are all priceless gifts.

• Collaborate with family members to create a family recipe book you can give to everyone in your clan.

• Reprint a favorite family photo and have it framed.

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Decorate a tree for the birds - place seed bells, suet, pine cones with peanut butter and seed trays on any tree in your yard, preferably a tree in the open where cats can be seen easily by the birds. You attract a wide variety of birds, use varied seed types such as black oil sunflower seed, wild bird mixed seed bells.

This is a great activity for kids, and offers an important food source for birds during the winter.

HAPPY SACK

The “Happy Sack” is a special bag that will keep your feet warm at night or relax your shoulder and neck muscles. And the best part is that they are really easy to make.

Take a 10-inch square piece of cotton material (cotton only!), fold it in half (right sides together), and sew one short end and up the long side. Use a 1/2” seam allowance. Turn right side out. This makes a little sack to which you add twelve oz. (about 1 3/4 cups) uncooked long grain white rice.

NO converted, brown, or “minute” rice! You can add essential oil if you like. Now turn in the seam allowance on the remaining open end and finish with sewing across it, locking your stitches so the rice can’t get out.

Optional “pillowcase” Easy so far right? Take another cotton square cut a

little bigger, say 10 1/2” X 11 1/2.” This is going to be the pillowcase to put the rice bag in. I usually sew this with cotton flannel. Sew up this piece like you did the sack only finish off the open end like on a pillowcase on your bed.

DON’T WASH THE RICE BAG only the case!!

Now put your rice bag in the microwave oven, set on HIGH and time for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes. You be the judge at how hot you want it to be. Trust me anything over 2 minutes is way hot.

Take it out of the microwave and you’ve got warm moist heat to soothe those achy muscles. On really cold nights I heat one up and toss it under my covers before I go to bed. When I climb in it’s nice and warm. There are many more uses for this lovely little bag including soothing sinus headaches.

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seniormusings ON HOPE

BY NANCY M HALL

“Hope springs eternal in the human breast...”

Alexander Pope, Essay on Man

When I arrived at the polling place at 11 a..m. on the bitter-cold election day, she had been there since 6 a.m.

Fortunately, she was dressed warmly in a long black coat with gloves and scarf which she occasionally pulled up over her nose to ward off the cold wind. While conversing, she shared that she was unemployed; she was handing out campaign material for

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the man she hoped would win and create jobs. She has been receiving food stamps and help from her brother. Knowing that I was pushing probity, I inquired if she considered herself “one of the 47 %.” She did not answer directly, but said that she did not want to be on food stamps, and she really would like to find work.

When I finished my assigned duty

time some several hours later, she was still there, working and hoping.

Our hearts go out to all who are suffering from the destructive storm Sandy. In particular I feel for the seniors and disabled who have apartments/rooms in the high-rise

buildings in New York, and cannot use elevators due to power outages or steps due to their fragility.

Their hope lies in the belief (or prayer) that some mobile neighbor or family might remember their plight and come to their rescue.

For the commuters, their hope lies in filling a gas can to enable them to negotiate their reality. There are many, many other examples of people needing, clinging to hope, in view of the circumstances beyond their control.

Closer home, there was much hope for a drug that would have an ameliorative effect on that evil disease, Alzheimer’s. We will keep trying. With a 25% poverty rate in Winston-Salem, we can hope to effectively bring this number to zero. And as I was writing this, there came word that Wake Forest Medical Center would be laying off 950 employees before the end of next year. Surely, these folks hope that they can find another job before too much time passes.

Home-bound individuals continue to hope that the people of Forsyth County will give in order to receive a warm meal each day. And, we can only hope that there will be enough responses to the Silver Stocking Project to bring a “little Christmas” to our seniors in nursing homes.

Wise men turned toward the star, hoping it would lead them to the

One who would be their Messiah. This holiday season, what are you hoping for?

Peace on earth? Well, that is not likely.

A congress which will take constructive action to avoid the “financial cliff”?

A family setting(ala Norman Rockwell picture) where people are happy and smiling and an atmosphere of love and congeniality exist? Miracles do happen!

Merry Christmas

Feeling despair, the opposite of hope is bad, any time. Yet, we know that at Christmas this year, there will be people who are struggling for whatever reason to maintain hope. So I wish you Hope, Peace, Love, Joy this season.

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familyfun PLACES TO EXPERIENCE THE HOLIDAYS Historic St. Philips African Moravian Church Christmas Lovefeast St. Philips African Moravian Church in Old Salem is holding a Christmas Lovefeast on Thursday, December 13 to commemorate the first service held in the church on December 15, 1861. The Lovefeast will begin at noon and is free and open to the public. It will include special Christmas music by the Parkland Magnet High School Ensemble as well as Lovefeast buns and tea.

Historic St. Philips African Moravian Church is the oldest African American church still standing in the state of North Carolina and one of the earliest in the entire country. Built for the African American congregation, the church matched most of the other churches in the area built at the same time with the large brick, Greek Revival style. The church was expanded in 1890 with the need to add more classroom space downstairs and above in the balcony. The church extended out into the graveyard, which later caused structural issues on the front walls. The congregation moved out of the building in the 1952, and the church sat vacant

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until restored for use as part of Old Salem Museums & Gardens tours. The steeple, which had been removed in the 1920s, was part of the exterior restoration.

The original pews and other details are back in place inside the building.

It was from the pulpit of this brick church that on Sunday, May 21, 1865, a Union Cavalry Chaplain announced freedom to the enslaved community in and around the town of Salem, now Winston-Salem.

About St. Philips Heritage Center The St. Philips Heritage Center

in Old Salem is a sacred place significant to the unusual and unique history of this community, and it is a touchstone of the African American experience. The African and African American Moravian congregation, organized in Salem in 1822 among a mostly enslaved population, is one of the oldest Black congregations in the United States. It is the only historic African American Moravian congregation in the country. The Center is comprised of the African Moravian Log Church, St. Philips African Moravian Church, the Strangers Graveyard, the African American Graveyard and the Path to Happy Hill Overlook.

The Piedmont Chamber Singers Candlelight Concert Hear traditional carols sung inside Historic Bethabara Park’s 1788 Gemeinhaus. Illuminated by the soft glow of candles and amplified by the room’s architectural elements, the performance presents an unforgettable experience.

Following the concert, guests are invited to the Visitor Center where they can partake of refreshments or browse the gift shop.

The Piedmont Chamber Singers Candlelight Concert takes place on Sunday, December 9, 2012.

The first concert takes place at 5:00pm and the second at 6:00pm.

Admission is free. Seating is limited. For more information please visit www.BethabaraPark. org or call (336) 924-8191.

Winston-Salem Symphony Presents Holiday Concert The Winston-Salem Symphony will perform a concert of holiday favorites, including, a selection of songs from beloved holiday movies, Sleigh Ride, a carol singalong and much more. The event will be emceed by Fox8 news anchors Neill McNeill and Cindy Farmer and will feature sacred and secular holiday music.

The concert will take place on Saturday, December 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum at 2825 University Parkway in WinstonSalem. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with first-come, first-served seating.

Admission to the concert is free with a donation of canned food or non-perishable food items, which will be distributed to Salvation Army Food Banks throughout the Piedmont. Last year was an overwhelming success with over 702,000 cans of food donated for the Salvation Army in both Winston-Salem and Greensboro. Though all non-perishable donations are welcome, the following provides a general idea of some of the types of items the Salvation Army needs: rice, beans, cereal, pasta, peanut butter, bottled fruit juice, diapers, infant formula and canned food of any kind.

The orchestra will be led by associate conductor Matthew Troy. Gymnasts from Salem Gymnastics also will perform.

Sponsors of this special community event are Sealy, Fox 8 WGHP, with additional support from Old Dominion Freight Lines and WMAG. The Winston-Salem Symphony is in its 66th season as one of the Southeast’s most highly regarded regional orchestras. Under the baton of Music Director Robert Moody, its performance season includes: a classics series, a pops series, concerts for kids, annual performances of Handel’s Messiah; a concert featuring Winston-Salem Symphony and Youth Symphony musicians; a Holiday Concert; three youth orchestra ensembles; and a multitude of educational and community engagement programs. For more information visit the Winston-Salem Symphony website at www.WSSymphony.org.

Candle Tea Organized by the Women’s Fellowship, Candle Tea is regarded by many as the opening event of the Christmas season in Winston-Salem. It is held annually during the season of Advent in the 1769 Single Brothers’ House on Salem Square. All profits from Candle Tea are distributed to non-profit agencies, locally and internationally.

Guests are greeted by hosts in early Moravian dress and are guided through Candle Tea. Thank you for continuing to make this outreach possible. We hope you’ll join us at this year’s Candle Tea: Share a meaningful tradition with family and friends. Sing Christmas carols, accompanied by our 1797 Tannenberg organ. See how we make the beeswax candles used in our Christmas Eve candlelight lovefeasts.

Enjoy a warm cup of Moravian coffee and a piece of sugar cake.

Hear what life was like for those who founded and lived in Salem.

View the putz (miniature replica) of early Salem.

Listen to the Christmas story as you view our lighted Nativity putz.

Guests are admitted to Candle Tea in groups of 35 approximately every 15 minutes. Reservations are not available.

General Admission: Adults – $5.00, Children (12 & under) – $1.00. For more information call (336) 749-9463.

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artscene EXPERIENCE A CHRISTMAS CAROL Preston Lane’s adaptation of A Christmas Carol takes the stage December 2 – 23, 2012 Called “A Christmas Carol as Dickens intended,” Preston Lane’s acclaimed adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is back for the 2012 holiday season, directed by Bryan Conger. Ebenezer Scrooge’s last chance is one night and three spirits. It’s a life-changing ride through past, present and future as he learns what it means to be human. In true Triad Stage fashion, this faithful adaptation of Dickens’ classic story dazzles and delights with bold acting, daring design and spine-tingling special effects. The return of our newest holiday tradition is a ghostly tale of Yuletide cheer, gracious redemption and heart-warming hope for the whole family. A Christmas Carol runs December 2 through December 23, 2012. Opening Night is Friday, December 7. The production is sponsored by VF Corporation, with support from Piedmont Natural Gas, Bank of North Carolina and CityView at Southside.

Isaac Feldmann as Tiny Tim and Gordon Joseph Weiss as Ebenezer Scrooge.

Photo by VanderVeen Photographers

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Adapter and Triad Stage co-founder and Artistic Director Preston Lane considers A Christmas Carol to be his favorite story of all time. He explains why he loves the holiday classic. “It is a central myth in the Western world. It has joined the very few stories that are woven into our everyday life, and no matter what you believe about Christmas, the tale contains things we can all relate to; and, it has within it, this glorious promise that we can be better than we are and that the world can change.” Director Bryan Conger, Artistic Associate at Triad Stage, is excited to take the helm for a second year.

He explains, “A Christmas Carol shows us it’s

never too late to change and be a better human being, to give to one another—to see beyond our own needs and engage with everyone to strengthen and enrich the community around us. Dickens teaches us that success and happiness aren’t measured by what we have, but by what we do.”

In order to celebrate the spirit of community, Triad Stage is offering $24 tickets to every performance of A Christmas Carol through its opening week, December 2 – 9. In addition to these tickets, the 7:00 p.m. performances on December 4 and December 5 will be part of the Pay What You Can program.

PERFORMANCE AND SPECIAL EVENT INFORMATION Tickets for Preview performances of A Christmas Carol, on December 2, 4, 5, 6 are all $24 each.

From Opening Night, December 7, through the run of the production, single ticket prices range from $10 to $52. Prices vary depending on the day of the week and seat location desired. Children’s tickets are $14 to all performances. All performances are at Triad Stage at The Pyrle Theater, located at 232

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Show times for A Christmas Carol are 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings and 8:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings. Sunday matinees are at 2:00 p.m. There are no matinee performances during previews.

There are special matinee performances on Tuesday – Thursday, December 11 – 13 and Tuesday – Thursday December 18 – 20 at 10:00 a.m. There are no evening performances on Tuesday, December 11,Wednesday, December 12, Tuesday, December 18 and Wednesday, December 19. Tuesday, December 4 and Wednesday, December 5 are PayWhat-You-Can performances. A Sign-Interpreted performance is on Thursday, December 20, at 7:00 p.m., with services provided by the Greensboro Communication Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

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goinggreen PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT REDUCE WASTE THIS HOLIDAY

Go Green: Reduce waste during the holidays and parties Thousands of paper and plastic shopping bags end up in landfills every year. Tell store clerks you don’t need a bag for small or oversized purchases.

Approximately 33 million live Christmas trees are sold in North America every year. Find more ideas for reducing holiday waste. and how to reduce waste from parties. En español: Reduciendo el desecho de las fiestas Branching out? After the holidays, look for ways to recycle or reuse your tree instead of sending it to a landfill. Check with your community solid waste department and find out if they collect and mulch trees. Tree recycling ideas

Energy-efficient electronics save money and help protect the planet Look for home or office electronic products with the Energy Star label when you shop. Many electronics use energy even when they’re “off” to power continuous features like clock displays or remote controls. Replacing old

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items with energy-efficient models can save over 25 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions, and save money on your energy bills. Energy efficient products and gifts. More about home electronics, office equipment.

two gallons of water every minute your tap is running. That’s a lot when you’re cooking a big meal for extended family members and friends!

Find ways to reduce your water and energy use.

Home for the holidays? A typical household spends about $1,900 a year on energy bills and contributes twice the amount of greenhouse gases to the environment as an average car. Use the Energy Star Home Advisor for ideas projects to increase energy efficiency and comfort in the area where you live.

Approximately 33 million live Christmas trees are sold in North America every year. After the holidays, look for ways to recycle your tree instead of sending it to a landfill.

Have a create-your-owndecorations party!

Invite family and friends to create and use holiday decorations such as ornaments made from old greeting cards or cookie dough, garlands made from strung popcorn or cranberries, wreaths made from artificial greens and flowers, and potpourri made from kitchen spices such as cinnamon and cloves.

Check with your community solid waste department and find out if they collect and mulch trees. Your town might be able to use chippings from mulched trees for hiking trails and beachfront erosion barriers.

Have a water efficient H2Oliday!

About 40 percent of all battery sales occur during the holiday season. Buy rechargeable batteries to accompany your electronic gifts, and consider giving a battery charger as well.

Rechargeable batteries reduce the amount of potentially harmful materials thrown away, and can save money in the long run.

Preparing for and cleaning up after a holiday meals and parties can use much more water than ordinary, everyday use. Running your tap continuously while preparing food or washing dishes wastes water and can use more than

Buy rechargeable batteries.

Thousands of paper and plastic shopping bags end up in landfills every year. Reduce the number of bags thrown out by bringing reusable cloth bags for holiday gift shopping. Tell store clerks you don’t need a bag for small or oversized purchases.

Wrap gifts in recycled or reused wrapping paper or funny papers.

Also remember to save or recycle used wrapping paper.

Give gifts that don’t require much packaging, such as concert tickets or gift certificates.

Turn off or unplug holiday lights during the day. Doing so will not only save energy, but will also help your lights last longer.

Send recycled-content greeting cards to reduce the amount of virgin paper used during the holidays.

Remember to recycle any paper cards you receive. You can also try sending electronic greeting cards to reduce paper waste.

When buying gifts, check product labels to determine an item’s recyclability and whether it is made from recycled materials.

Buying recycled encourages manufacturers to make more recycled-content products available.

To help prevent waste from cutting down and disposing of live trees, you can buy a potted tree and plant it after the holidays.

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Keep Your Pet Safe During the Holidays

Hazards around the christmas tree

* Christmas tree water often contains fertilizers, that, if ingested can cause stomach upsets.

Stagnant tree water can have an extremely high bacterial content, which can cause vomiting, nausea and diarrhoea if ingested. * Electric cords should be hidden or covered safely. If they were chewed, they could electrocute your pet - especially important for house rabbits. * Ribbons or tinsel can get stuck in the intestines of dogs and cats and cause intestinal obstruction if ingested. * Batteries contain corrosives. If ingested they can cause serious ulceration to the mouth, tongue and intestines. * Glass ornaments can cut the tissues of the gastrointestinal tract if ingested.

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Festive season plants to avoid

* Lilies found in Christmas flower arrangements can be deadly to your cat. Many types of lily, such as Tiger, Asian and the Stargazer can cause acute kidney failure in cats. If you do plan on having these type of plants, place them in a room that is off limits to your pet. * Poinsettias generally have low toxicity. If ingested, poinsettias irritate the mouth and stomach, causing mild vomiting or nausea. * Mistletoe can have a cardiovascular (heart and blood vessels) toxic effect. More commonly, however, mistletoe ingestion usually causes gastrointestinal upset. * Holly ingestion can cause vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea and lethargy.

Be careful with the holiday foods.

Holiday treats, fatty foods, alcoholic beverages, and bones can all be harmful to your pet! When your pet eats human food it can also result in begging, an aggravating habit that is hard to break.

Make sure your guests are aware that you don’t want any human foods given to your animals.

Keep Your Kitty Safe Here is a list of items that could cause harm to your cat:

Artificial snow spray – This is the stuff used to

spray on windows and trees to make it look lovely and wintery. However it is toxic to cats, so if you must use it, make sure it is used sparingly and not too accessible for possible cat licking.

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Tinsel and other decorations – Tinsel can be chewed and if swallowed can cause blockages inside the cat. Avoid placing this appealing shiny tinsel in places that your cat will be able to easily reach.

That goes for other chewable decorations as well. The best option is to not leave the cat alone with such temptations. I heard once that a cat pulled a glass ballball off of the tree and broke it, unfortunately it then managed to cut its paws on the broken glass, ouch.

Chocolate – It is important to make sure that

visitors to the house know not to give your cat any normal chocolate when they visit. It is very tempting to think that you are giving the cat a treat but normal chocolate contains methylxanthines and theobromides, which are poisonous to cats and dogs.

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goodhealth HOLIDAY HEALTH AND SAFETY TIPS Stay warm.

Cold temperatures can cause serious health problems, especially in infants and older adults. Stay dry, and dress warmly in several layers of loose-fitting, tightly woven clothing.

steps you can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Wash your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow, not your hands.

Travel safely.

Whether you’re traveling across town or around the world, help ensure your trip is safe. Don’t drink and drive, and don’t let someone else drink and drive. Wear a seat belt every time you drive or ride in a motor vehicle.

Always buckle your child in the car using a child safety seat, booster seat, or seat belt according to his/ her height, weight, and age.

Manage stress.

The holidays don’t need to take a toll on your health.

Keep a check on over-commitment and overspending. Balance work, home, and play. Get support from family and friends. Keep a relaxed and positive outlook. Make sure to get proper sleep.

Wash your hands often.

Keeping hands clean is one of the most important

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Prevent injuries.

Injuries can occur anywhere and some often occur around the holidays. Use step stools instead of furniture when hanging decorations. Leave the fireworks to the professionals. Wear a bicycle helmet to help prevent head injuries. Wear a helmet when riding a bicycle or skateboarding to help prevent head injuries. Keep vaccinations up-to-date.

Most residential fires occur during the winter months. Keep candles away from children, pets,

walkways, trees, and curtains. Never leave fireplaces, stoves, or candles unattended. Don’t use generators, grills, or other gasoline- or charcoal-burning devices inside your home or garage. Install a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in your home. Test them once a month, and replace batteries twice a year.

Get Enough Sleep.

The promotion of regular sleep is known as sleep hygiene. The following is a list of sleep hygiene tips which can be used to improve sleep.

National Sleep Foundation recommendations: • Go to bed at the same time each night and rise at the same time each morning.

• Make sure your bedroom is a quiet, dark, and relaxing environment, which is neither too hot or too cold.

• Make sure your bed is comfortable and use it only for sleeping and not for other activities, such as reading, watching TV, or listening to music.

Remove all TVs, computers, and other “gadgets” from the bedroom.

• Physical activity may help promote sleep, but not within a few hours of bedtime.

• Avoid large meals before bedtime.

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Putting Together Good Winter Survival Kits Preparing for winter weather long before it strikes is easy and will go a long way to helping you and your loved ones stay safe through this winter. Take time at the beginning of the winter season to assemble winter survival kits – one for home and one for each vehicle.

A good home kit is easy to make and consists of: •Several days’ worth of food that needs no cooking or refrigeration, such as bread, crackers, cereal, canned foods, and dried fruits; remember baby food and formula if you have young children.

•Other baby items as needed, such as extra diapers.

•Several days’ worth of water stored in clean containers, or purchased bottled water (5 gallons per person).

•Several days’ worth of medicines that any family member may need.

•Blankets.

•Flashlights and/or battery-powered lanterns.

•Battery-powered radio and clock.

•Extra batteries.

•Non-electric can opener.

•Snow shovel.

•Rock salt, to help melt ice.

Having these items on hand will help you avoid having to venture out into hazardous conditions and will help sustain you in the event of widespread power outages or fallen trees that may block roads and keep you at home. The old North Carolina tradition of buying bread and milk at the first mention of wintry weather is really not the wisest choice, considering the milk will go bad quickly if the power goes out! Cans of food with flip-top lids, and pantry items such as granola bars and dry cereal are better choices to get you through a long power outage.

For a winter survival kit for your vehicle, consider adding these items: •Blankets •Battery-powered NOAA weather radio for the latest storm updates •Basic first aid kit •Windshield scrapers and brush •Jumper cables •Mobile phone •Bag of sand or cat litter (for added traction) •Tow rope •Small or collapsible shovel •Container of water and non-perishable, high-energy foods such as granola bars •Flashlight and extra batteries

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The Very Best in Home Cooked Food!

Duke’s

Restaurant OPEN FOR BREAKFAST & LUNCH Monday-Saturday 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

CLOSED ON SUNDAYS 4875 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem ORDERS TO GO: 768-3108

A Nice Place to Eat

Omega House Restaurant

1498 Peters Creek Parkway

724-5262

Two For $20

Two Chicken Souvlaki Plates Includes Salad, Side and your choice of tea and coffee!

OPEN CHRISTMAS DAY NEW Gyro & Cheese Omelet Served with choice of grits, gravy or home fries. Only $6.95 Mon-Thurs: 6am - 8:00pm Fri-Sat: 6am - 8:30pm Sun: 7am - 2pm 20 VILLAGER VOICE

SouthernFamily Restaurant 4689 Yadkinville Road Pfafftown, NC 27040

(336) 922-4784 Family Restaurant

HOURS Mon - Fri: 11 AM - 9 PM 4689 Yadkinville Road Sat: 4 PM - 9 PM Pfafftown, NC 27040 Sun: 11 AM - 2:30 PM

(336) 922-4784

Delicious Family Style Cooking

HOURS Here at Southern Family we wish you and your Mon - Fri: 11 AM - 9 PM family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Sat: 4 PM - 9 PM Sun: 11 AM - 2:30 PM

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Carpoozi Cafe & Squeeze Fabulous food and some really unique beverages.

Healthy and Good!

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Catering and Box Lunches.

2021 Griffith Road, Winston-Salem, NC.

(336) 659-7474

(next to: HHGREGG, MOES, CVS)

2251 Cloverdale Avenue Winston-Salem, NC www.cloverdalekitchen.com

(336) 725-4701

Serving Our Community Since 1968!

GREAT HOMEMADE GIFTS For Hanukkah M&M’s Hot Cocoa

“Single Hot Chocolate Gift Bags” Supplies: See-through Hanukkah decorated party bag or see-through plain party bag, Hanukkah stickers to decorate Box of packets of hot chocolate mix Royal blue (color of the Israeli flag) M&M’s White M&M’s Using one see through party bag, open and pour in six dry hot chocolate packets. Add twenty white M&M’s and twenty royal blue M&M’s.

Tie bag closed with a silver twist tie and arrange a small driedel in the closed twist tie as the package décor. Write on a gift tag: Happy Hanukkah! Mix with boiling hot water. Serves three!

Christmas Cookies

Start with a 1 quart smooth Ball jar. Layer the ingredients in like this: First: flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt Second: oats Third: M&Ms

PETE’S

Family Restaurant 2661 Lewisville-Clemmons Rd.

Clemmons, NC (336) 766-6793

Fourth: chocolate chips Fifth: brown sugar Sixth: white sugar Seventh: chopped pecans Pack each level down really tightly. know.

Christmas Cookies 1 1/3 cup all purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup & leveled 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup cooking oats 3/4 cup m&ms 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup white sugar 1/3 – 1/2 cup chopped pecans Stir all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add 1 slightly beaten egg 1/2 cup butter (melted slightly in the microwave) 1 teaspoon vanilla Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Use the back of a large spoon to work it all together. Then roll the cookie dough into 1 1/2 inch balls, place on a parchment covered baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven.

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6:00 am - 11:00 am

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FOR THE SURVIVALIST Christmas trees are edible!

Many parts of pines, spruces, and firs can be eaten. The needles are a good source of vitamin C. Pine nuts, or pine cones, are also a good source of nutrition.

Pine Tree Edible Parts: The seeds of all species are edible. You can collect the young male cones, which grow only in the spring, as a survival food. Boil or bake the young cones. The bark of young twigs is edible. Peel off the bark of thin twigs. You can chew the juicy inner bark; it is rich in sugar and vitamins. Eat the seeds raw or cooked. Green pine needle tea is high in vitamin C. Douglas Fir This tree can be used as several different types of foods. The soft inner bark has been used as a survival food and the small seeds were also eaten during times of need. Twigs and needles that are young can be used as a replacement for tea or coffee.

In a survival situation, plants can provide food and medicine. Many edible plants have deadly relatives and look-alikes. Their safe usage requires absolutely positive identification, knowing how to prepare them for eating, and knowing any dangerous properties they might have. Familiarity with botanical structures of plants and information on where they grow will make them easier to locate and identify.

Source: Army Field Manual

Immanuel Baptist Church Day Care 1505 Lewisville-Clemmons Rd • Clemmons NC

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4-Star Day Care Center Safe, Loving, Learning Environment 6 Weeks - 12 Years Old Affordable Prices Before & After School Care Summer, Winter Break & Snow Day Care *Discounts for Teachers, Military, Fire, Law Enforcement, Allegacy Employees & Immanuel Church Members

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RESTAURANT GUIDE

Clemmons

Applebee’s - 712-1063 Bagels & Brew - 766-9688 Big Shotz - 712-1883 Biscuitville - 766-7768 Bojangles - 778-0414 Brick Oven - 766-4440 Burger King - 766-0205 Chang Thai - 778-0388 Cherries Café - 766-4088 CIMARRON - 712-4689 Clemmons Kitchen - 766-4671 Cozumel Mexican - 778-0300 Cracker Barrel - 712-9880 Dominos Pizza - 766-0566 Donatos Pizza - 712-3300 Full Moon Oyster Bar - 723-4224 Grecian House - 766-8444 I Bambini Italian - 778-1838 IHOP - 766-8650 Illianos Italian - 712-1059 Kentucky Fried Chicken - 766-8630 Kimono Japanese - 766-6261 Lees Chinese - 712-0002 Little Richard 's BBQ - 766-0401 Lotus Express - 712-2487 Mario 's Pizza - 778-2002 Mandarin Chinese - 712-1009 Mi Pueblo - 766-7612 McDonalds - 766-6509 Monte De Rey-766-5750 Mossy's Eats - 766-7045 Mountain Fried Chicken - 712-9311 o’So Eats - (336) 293-6371 Panera Bread - 766-3898 Pete 's Family Restaurant - 766-6793 Quizno's Subs - 766-0794 Ronni 's Restaurant - 766-5822 Ruby Tuesdays - 766-3463 Salem Glen CC - 712-0303 Sonic Drive-In - 712-9710 Subway - 766-3016 Time To Eat - 712-1050 Waffle House - 766-9691 Wendy 's - 766-8417 Zaxby’s - 766-6747

Winston-Salem

Bernadin’s Fine Dining - 768-9365

Lewisville

ALEX”s Grill & Ice Cream - 946-1712 Casanova's - 946-2407 China Wok - 945-6228 Ciccones - 945-46191 Liberty Restaurant - 945-4409 Pizza Hut - 778-2118 Subway - 945-6445 West Town Café - 945-3348

Advance/Mocksville

Ari’s - 751-5428 Captain’s Galley - 940-6868 Ciccones - 998-7731 Dominos (Kinderton) - 998-2000 Dominos (Mocksville) - 751-3232 Jimmy the Greek - 940-2010 La Carreta - 753-1224 Marco’s Pizza - 753-1113 Moe’s Burgers - 753-0333 Miller's Restaurant - 751-2621 Sagebrush - 936-0021 Snooks Bar-B-Que - 998-4305 Subway - Kinderton - 998-3221 Zeko’s Italian - 751-6161 6300 Amp Drive (0ff I-40, Exit 184)

Clemmons

Big Shotz Tavern - 727-4490 Bleu Restaurant & Bar - 760-2060 Carriage House - 765-8020 Cloverdale Kitchen - 725-4701 Diamondback Grill - 722-0006 Dukes Restaurant - 768-3108 El Dorado Mexican - 760-3936 Grill-Ville Family - 788-7282 Kimono Japanese - 774-9777 Kotta Japanese - 768-2333 Mario’s Pizza - 768-0057 (Hanes Mall Blvd) 602-1410 (Cloverdale) Olive Tree - 723- 4224 Olde Orchard Diner - 650-1612 Omega House (Peters Creek) - 724-5262 Paul’s Fine Italian Dining - 768-2645 Qdoba Mexican Grill - 724-9873 245-2900 Rotisserie Factory - 725-7071 Sakura - 777-SUSHI Southern Family - 922-4784 Stratford Station Grill - 659-1583 Sushi Thai - 765-7890 Tumeric Indian Restaurant - 794-8282 TJ 's Deli (Country Club)- 760-0488 The Cotton Mill - 725-1112 West End Café - 723-4774

Yadkin

Century Kitchen - 336-699-4455 The German Restaurant - 336-463-3330 Old Stage Grille - 463-5555 Yadkin Plaza Restaurant - 679-3388

(336) 778-0112

Kimono Japanese Restaurant Clemmons 766-6261 Kernersville 996-8863 Winston-Salem774-9777 Welcome 731-7510

Grill-Ville Family Restaurant 902 E Sprague St

788-7282

“Home-Style Cooking”

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grassroots HONORING OUR ELDERS SILVER STOCKING PROJECT

“The holiday season can be a sad time of year for people who live in nursing homes,” says Ed McMahon, Ph.D. “It’s a time they reflect back on ‘the good old days,’ and what their lives were like before they came to live in the home.”

Did you know that as many as 60% of nursing home residents never have a visitor? The Silver Stocking Project reaches out to these residents.

Many elders in assisted living, nursing, and retirement homes

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are often forgotten during the holidays. Imagine being alone and without a gift or visit during the holiday season? The Silver Stocking Project is a grassroots, communitybased program that delivers gifts to our elders who are without friends and family.

The Silver Stocking Project was started in 2005. With the help of volunteers, generous donors, and the Villager Voice Magazine, we have increased the number

of residents and homes served every year. The number of elders served in Forsyth and Davie County increased from 138 the first year to over 700 in 2011.

Volunteers included church groups, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, civic organizations, local businesses, and individuals who adopted elders,

bought them gifts from their “Wish List” and spent quality time with the residents when delivering the gifts.

“The volunteers at Silver Stocking take time out of their holiday schedule to deliver the gifts a few days before Christmas.

The smiles on the elderly faces of the residents that the Silver Stocking Program serves can be life changing.”

Cyndy Southfork Assisted Living

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP PLEASE CONTACT US: (336) 391-2222 or (336) 671-7583 Email: mysilverstocking@gmail.com Web: honoringelders.wordpress.com

DROP SITES: CLEMMONS

Capitol One Bank Applebees Cimarron’s Restaurant Food Lion-Kinnamon Red Door Consignment Furniture Kinnamon Village-Space #3425 (corner of Kinnamon Rd. & 158) WINSTON-SALEM Chili’s at Hanes Mall Applebees – University Parkway Oscar’s Grill – Sherwood Plaza

ITEMS REQUESTED: Personal Care Items: Baby Powder, Lotion, Body Wash, Shampoo/Conditioner, Deodorant, Toothpaste, Lip Balm Kleenex, Razors, Shaving Cream, After Shave, etc.

Clothing: Socks, T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Slippers, Night Gowns, Sweat Suits, Ball Caps, Lap Throws, Knit Scarves, Blankets Food: Candy (Regular & Diabetic), Nuts, Fruit, Nutritional Drinks, Crackers

C.A.N. Carolina Animal Network has been helping Seniors and Senior pets for over ten years.

Veterinary expenses can put a huge strain on finances for many of our seniors. Senior Pets Food & Vet Assistance is geared to help some of our older pets find a good home. After the dog or cat is placed, we continue to help with vet care if the new owner can not afford it.

If you would like to donate to our vet fund you can make a donation to Clemmons Veterinary Clinic, 6330 Cephis Drive, Clemmons, NC 27012 tele: 766-8511.

Please reference Carolina Animal Network Senior Fund.

For more information: www.carolinanetwork.wordpress.com 336.766.7877

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My Dysfunctional Family Tree

Everyone needs a little humor during the holidays. Back by popular demand is Ariel Bouvier’s Dysfunctional Family Tree. You can pick up a copy of Ariel’s book at Barnhill’s Books, 811 Burke Street in downtown Winston-Salem.

COUSIN LOLITA

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, little Lolita looked and looked for her beloved pet mouse.

My cousin Lolita was a beautiful child but a bit odd by any standard. She had a little white pet mouse named “Lincoln,” but she refused to keep him in a cage. The family was constantly on the hunt for little Lincoln and often set out trails of cheese to find him. Uncle Griswold had rescued Lincoln from a lab at work. Lolita’s days and nights revolved around that little mouse, and she brought him to all of our family reunions. She transported him in an extravagant cage, which was designed to look like the Taj Mahal. I always looked forward to seeing the family lugging the big cage into the living room and removing the tiny little mouse from inside.

One Christmas Lolita begged for a dachshund puppy. Against her parents’ better judgment, they relented and on Christmas Eve of 1956, little Lolita got her wish. Lincoln was perched on Lolita’s shoulder as she sang her favorite Christmas song, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” when the dachshund spotted the tiny mouse. In a matter of seconds, the dog lunged into the air, snatched little Lincoln, and ran through the house. No trace was ever found of Lincoln, and the dachshund was sent to an animal sanctuary in Utah. Lolita never sang her favorite Christmas song again, and the Taj Mahal remained in the backyard as a memorial.

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Everyone loves Dudley. He’s a laid-back dog that tolerates almost anything. The neighborhood children nicknamed him “Cudley Dudley” because he is so sweet. He’s the perfect dog until the month of December, and then his personality changes. He hates Christmas music, decorations, and above all else, he hates the Christmas tree. It becomes his personal urinal during the holidays!

That’s right.

Dudley loves nothing better than “tinkling” on the twinkling Christmas tree. We have tried everything to stop his erratic behavior. We replaced our live tree with an artificial one. Didn’t work! We replaced our Martha Stewart prelit tree with a bright shiny 1950’s replica tinsel tree. Didn’t work! We then tried a snow white tree with feathers for branches. He still took aim! Last year we decided to forgo a tree altogether. We consulted a dog behavior therapist, and he suggested that Dudley might have suffered some type of trauma associated with a Christmas tree, and so we decided to research his canine history. Like all of our dogs, we adopted him from the local shelter. After months of letters and telephone calls, we finally were able to discover the truth about Dudley’s Christmas tree phobia.

His previous owner had a Christmas tradition of drinking a fifth of tequila every Christmas Eve and dancing around the Christmas tree naked. One tragic Christmas as he danced around the tree he fell right in the middle of the tree and was electrocuted by the defective Christmas lights. So, see, Dudley wasn’t being a bad dog after all, he was simply protecting us. What a guard dog!

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Put a little Honest to Goodness Flavor™ in your New Year’s Dinner sy of Chef Don

Recipe courte

McMillan

Golding Farms ® Stuffed Pork Chops wit hH Glaze & Grilled oney Apple Slice Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

See Chef Don’s recipe in action!

4 6-8 oz Pork Lo in Chops, with pocket cut into each chop 1 box Favorite Stuffing Mix 2 tablespoon Bu tter 1 ½ cup water 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 jar Mrs. Cam pbell’s Chow C how Mountain Ridg ® e Honey 1 apple cored an d sliced Salt and pepper

Method

Preheat the oven

to 350 degrees. de of each chop with salt and pe In a sauté pan pper. on medium heat add the olive oi sides of each ch l and brown bo op, and remove th to a plate.

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