January 2011 Villager Voice

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January 2011

In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out completes the circle and comes back to us.”

Flora Edwards

January 2011

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Feature Articles...

Foxx Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 The Futility of Forecasting the Future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Smart Financial News for New Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Senior Musings on “What If?” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Special in this Issue

Tips for Making Good New Years Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Fitness Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Beat the Dealer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Carolina Survivalist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

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Winston the Web Surfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 My Dysfunctional Family Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Going Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Church Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Restaurant Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Whatʼs Happening? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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According to Gallup Poll, “Americans' assessment of Congress has hit a new low, with 13% saying they approve of the way Congress is handling its job. The 83% disapproval rating is also the worst Gallup has measured in more than 30 years of tracking congressional job performance. The prior low approval rating for Congress was 14% in July 2008 when the United States was dealing with record-high gas prices and the economy was in recession.” Congresswoman Virginia Foxx explains a new set of House rules for the incoming 112th Congress she thinks will help win back some of the trust of the American people. She goes on to express her personal support and commitment to transparency, but also says, “All the rule changes in the world won't work if representatives aren't listening to their constituents.”

Frank Myers Auto Maxx, owned by guest columnist Tracy Myers, has been recognized as the number one small business in North Carolina for 2009-2010. The winners were ranked based on high customer satisfaction scores, business achievement, community involvement, profit, and company growth. They were the only auto dealership chosen from thousands of entries and 412 finalists. Congratulations Tracy and Company!

We are also proud to announce that the Silver Stocking again reached out to over 500 residents in Nursing/Assisted Living Homes in Forsyth and Davie County. Many people don’t realize that there are hundreds of seniors in every community who have no family or are alone. Thanks to your donations and a band of Santa’s elves, we were able to reach out to some of them with gifts, visits, and holiday cheer! The Silver Stocking outreach is just part of the year-round mission of the Honoring Our Elders Program, which is dedicated to increase awareness and enhance the quality of life for elders in our community.

Reverend Christopher Burcham helps us put the New Year in a fresh and inspiring prospective as does Nancy Hall in her "What If?" scenario. The staff columnists also focus on things we can do to make 2011 the best year ever! Enjoy!

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10 Things You Can Do Differently Today

By Dr. John M. Grohol

Every year at about this time, magazines, newspapers and websites publish their usual articles on how to keep your New Yearʼs resolutions. We all seem to forget that many people — perhaps even most of us — make such resolutions partly in jest, partly understanding that while our intentions are good, they are not meant to be hard and fast rules.

So this year, we thought weʼd try and do something a little different.

Instead of offering you 10 things you can do to help keep your resolutions, weʼre going to share with you 10 things you can do differently today that will help change your life. None of these will blow your mind, but they will help make a positive impact.

1. Change your routine.

Sometimes all we need in our lives is to alter something in our daily routines that hasnʼt been working for a long time. We convince ourselves it would be too difficult to change, or that it would require something we donʼt have. Making the commitment to change, however, often brings about insight — and resources — that we donʼt always initially have.

2. Eat better. While not exactly a revolutionary suggestion, eating just a little better than you have in the past can have a significant impact in your life. Weʼre not saying do away with the fast food altogether or switch to eating nothing but bran flakes for the rest of your life. But

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make a commitment to everyday choices that are just a little healthier for you. For instance, opt for a smaller cheeseburger instead of the Big Mac. Eat two cookies instead of five. Eat one day at Subway instead of Burger King or McDonaldʼs.

Donʼt deny yourself the pleasures of eating, just try and make healthier decisions everyday when it comes to your food choices.

3. Have a real conversation.

So much of our everyday activities are driven by things outside of our perceived control — going to school, work, or taking care of the kids. We seem to be pawns in a life not of our own making sometimes.

One way to regain a little sense of control is to stop and have a real conversation with someone about something meaningful. Not every day. Not every conversation. Maybe just once a week, with a friend, a coworker, or your significant other.

Talk about something important to you, something meaningful. Youʼd be surprised at having such regular, real conversations can help better ground you in your life and give it some meaning.

4. De-clutter. Nearly everyone has a clutter problem. While some people seem to have magical abilities removing clutter from their lives, the rest of us seem to live in a constant state of mostly manageable clutter levels. And thatʼs fine.

Nobody should attempt to be Mary Poppins if their lives more often are akin to a tornadoʼs passing through a town. But if you make a conscious effort to reduce the amount of clutter, that can help you feel more in control of your life. For instance, deal with junk mail the minute you pick it up (donʼt keep stacking it until it resembles the leaning tower of Pisa!). Have your children put their own things away once a week.

Ask your significant other to help

out with de-cluttering your life just a little bit.

5. Exercise. Yeah, yeah, we all know we should exercise more (unless youʼre already hitting the gym 5 times a week!), and we all vow we will. But did you know a simple 15 minute walk every day will help significantly improve your long-term health? You donʼt need a gym membership to stay a little more fit than you are today.

Sometimes people feel the only way they can do something is if they do it 110%. But the easier solution is to find that 15 minutes a day to do something simpler and more likely to happen.

6. Listen more. We all think we listen when others talk to us, and most of the time, we do. But in this fast-paced, multitasking world, we often donʼt really listen when someone speaks to us. The closer the person is to us, the more we often donʼt really listen to what theyʼre saying.

You canʼt just stop not listening, because itʼs something most of us have inadvertently learned to do over the years. We pretend (even to ourselves) that weʼre listening, but weʼre actually doing something on the computer, watching TV, or reading an article or book. Be a little more aware of when youʼre doing this, and stop yourself from doing it once in awhile. Listen. While you may think that what youʼre doing is more important than what the other person is saying, you may also find that the other personʼs words have meaning… If for no other reason than because they are coming from someone you care about.

Editorʼs Note: Dr. John Grohol is the CEO and founder of Psych Central. He has been writing about online behavior, mental health and psychology issues, and the intersection of technology and psychology since 1992.

Tips for Making Good New Year’s Resolutions 3. Write Down Your Resolution and Plan A website, myGoals.com, exists to help you formulate a plan, and help you stick to. But even if you donʼt use myGoals.com, commit your resolution and plan to writing someplace, such as a notebook or journal.

4. Think “Year Round,” Not Just New Year’s

There is a right way and a wrong way to make a New Yearʼs resolution. Here are a few expert tips to see that your resolution actually makes a difference:

1. Create a Plan Setting a goal without formulating a plan is merely wishful thinking. In order for your resolution to have resolve, (as the word “resolution” implies), it must translate into clear steps that can be put into action.

A good plan will tell you A) What to do next and B) What are all of the steps required to complete the goal.

2. Create Your Plan IMMEDIATELY If youʼre like most people, then youʼll have a limited window of opportunity during the first few days of January to harness your motivation. After that, most people forget their resolutions completely.

It is imperative that you begin creating your plan immediately.

Nothing big gets accomplished in one day. Resolutions are set in one day, but accomplished with a hundred tiny steps that happen throughout the year. New Yearʼs resolutions should be nothing more than a starting point. You must develop a ritual or habit for revisiting your plan. myGoals.com helps you stick to your plan by providing email reminders that arrive when itʼs time to work on a given task.

And finally...

5. Remain Flexible Expect that your plan can and will change. Life has a funny way of throwing unexpected things at us, and flexibility is required to complete anything but the simplest goal. Sometimes the goal itself will even change. Most of all, recognize partial successes at every step along the way. Just as a resolution isnʼt accomplished the day itʼs stated, neither is it accomplished the day you reach your goal. Rather, itʼs accomplished in many small increments along the way. Acknowledge these incremental successes as they come. Before you know it you will reach your goal and be ready to tackle a new one.

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Fitness programs: 6 Steps to Guide your Selection Finding the right fitness program may be your ticket to getting in shape.

Set your goals, consider your likes and dislikes — then go for it!

Fitness programs abound, from yoga and Pilates to step aerobics and strength training — either at home or in a gym. So which type of fitness program is best for you? Use these six simple steps to find out.

You may also want to consult your doctor before beginning an exercise program, especially if youʼve been sedentary or you have any chronic medical conditions.

Step 1: Assess your fitness level

Step 2: Determine your fitness goals

You probably have some idea of how fit you are.

But assessing and recording baseline fitness scores can help you set your fitness goals and measure your progress. To assess your aerobic and muscular fitness, flexibility and body composition, consider recording: • Your pulse rate before and immediately after a one-mile walk • How long it takes to walk one mile • How many push-ups you can do at a time • How far you can reach forward while seated on the floor with your legs in front of you • Your waist circumference at the level of your navel • Your body mass index

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Keeping your fitness level in mind, think about why you want to start a fitness program. Perhaps your doctor has suggested that you start a fitness program to lose weight.

If youʼre already active, perhaps you want to rev up your fitness program to prepare for a 5K race or get ready for a favorite sport. Having clear goals can help you stay motivated.

Step 3: Consider your likes and dislikes

Next think about the types of physical activities you enjoy most. After all, a fitness program doesnʼt need to be drudgery. Youʼre more likely to keep up with a fitness program you enjoy. If you love riding your bicycle, con-

sider a cycling class. If you have a blast on the dance floor, an aerobics class that includes dance moves would be a good bet. If youʼre a social person, a gym or health club membership may be the ticket. If you prefer to exercise alone or you find health clubs intimidating, exercises you can do at home may be best.

Step 4: Think variety

Varying your activities — or cross-training — can keep exercise boredom at bay. Cross-training also reduces the risk of injuring or overusing one specific muscle or joint. When you plan your fitness program, consider alternating among activities that emphasize different parts of your body — walking, swimming and strength training, for example.

Step 5: Do the math

Make sure your fitness choices are in line with your budget. If a gym membership or home exercise equipment is too pricey, consider cheaper options for getting in shape. You can base a fitness program around brisk daily walks and inexpensive hand-held weights or resistance bands. Many recreation departments offer discounted fitness classes to local residents, and many schools open their pools to the public for inexpensive lap swimming. You might also consider buying used exercise equipment — or sharing the cost with a friend.

Step 6: Go for it!

Youʼve thought through your likes and dislikes and the pros and cons of various types of fitness programs. Now itʼs time to get physical! Remember to start slowly and build up intensity gradually. For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends: • At least two hours and 30 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity (think brisk walking or swimming) or one hour and 15 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity (such as running) — preferably spread throughout the week • Strength training exercises at least twice a week Remember, each workout puts you one step closer to reaching your fitness goals. If you get bored or lose interest in your fitness program, donʼt be afraid to try something new. Reassess your fitness level and set new fitness goals. The result? A future of improved fitness and better health.

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The House Rules

Updating the way Congress operates can restore trust in a distrusted institution

By Congresswoman Virginia Foxx

It was the kind of accounting that justified more spending and higher taxes.

The new rules flip this on its head.

Instead of "pay-as-you-go" (tax increases) the new rules will require the House to "cut-as-you-go" (spending reductions). As a result, if the House wants to increase spending it must find somewhere within the federal government's budget to trim spending - just like millions of American families do with their budgets.

During 2009 and 2010 many Congress watchers groused about the lack of openness in Congress and urged the House of Representatives to let more light shine on the way it did business. I certainly agree with those concerns.

Some of the worst problems with how Congress conducted business were the ways in which the Americans we represent where either shut out of the process or left confused by the unconventional way their tax dollars were spent or major legislation made it into law. Those days are over.

With the start of a new Congress and under a new House majority, the House will be run differently.

For instance, no more last minute introductions of major legislation right before it is put to a vote. Another major rule change transforms the way Congress handles government spending.

The House previously operated under what was called pay-as-yougo rules. This essentially meant that if spending increases, so must taxes.

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With respect to last minute, dead-ofnight legislating, think back to the health care debate. You might recall how the final text of the bill was only made available the night before it was voted on by the House. That amounted to hundreds of pages of legislation to review in mere hours.

Members of Congress not only struggled to figure out what exactly was in the bill, average citizens trying to follow along at home were hung out to dry as well.

Such an opaque and hasty process not only leads to major mistakes, but it also serves to erode the public's trust in the very institution that is meant to represent their interests in Washington. In fact, a 2010 Gallup poll conducted in the summer after the health care bill passed found that a record low 11 percent of Americans trusted Congress, putting it in last place among the 16 institutions Americans were asked about.

A new set of House rules for the incoming 112th Congress will help us win back some of the trust of the American people. We're ensuring that no legislation is voted on by

the House before it has been posted online for public review for three days. Putting legislation online well before a vote doesn't just build trust.

It also strengthens the legislative process by increasing scrutiny and flushing bad ideas into the open.

After all, no party has a corner on the market for good or bad ideas.

The new rule to put bills online before a vote is one of the cornerstones of the GOP's Pledge to America, which was released in September. Another rule change that comes from the Pledge requires representatives to cite constitutional authority when they author a new bill. With this rule change, Congress will be forced to consider whether the federal government is staying with its constitutional bounds or if it is straying far a field. This is a welcome change from the capricious lawmaking of previous Congresses.

One other major rule change is also worth highlighting. It takes Congress a tremendous step toward transparency and accountability in House committees.

During the past Congress major legislation was frequently funneled through the Speaker's office instead of through the traditional committee hearing process. The lack of hearings and amendments meant that rank and file representatives were not given a chance to weigh in on the issues before Congress until the end of the process. This served to concentrate power in the Speaker's office, rather than diffusing it throughout the entire House of Representatives.

The new House rules will change this and place renewed emphasis on the committees' roles in the legislative

process. To that end, the various House committees will be held to a higher standard of transparency under the new rules.

direction of greater openness to average concerned citizens and making the legislative process more deliberate as well.

Committees will be required to give notice when a hearing to amend a bill is held as well as posting all committee votes online within 48 hours. Plus committees must now post the text of all amendments adopted in committee hearings online along with a record of which representatives were present at committee meetings. Best of all, committees will also be required to webcast every meeting.

Together these rule changes in the House of Representatives will allow anyone to follow what is happening in Congress without getting lost in a thicket of legislation slight of hand.

They will also help focus Congress on its solemn duty of upholding and protecting the Constitution.

And during these times of recordbreaking budget overruns, the new rules will halt the runaway spending increases and force the House to make the tough decisions needed to bring us back towards a balanced budget.

Previously, committee activities were the province of a select few, while voting and attendance records and hearing transcripts were next to impossible to come by. That will change, moving the House in the

Let's not kid ourselves though-these rules are just a start. Restoring

Americans' trust in Congress will require both good rules and attentive representation. All the rule changes in the world won't work if representatives aren't listening to their constituents. So as we start a new year and a new Congress, I hope you will let me know what you think about these new rules and anything else before Congress. By doing so, we can begin to rebuild trust in this important democratic institution.

Editor始s Note: U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx represents the Fifth Congressional District of North Carolina. She is chair of the House Higher Education subcommittee and also serves on the House Rules Committee. You may contact her office toll free at 1-866-6778968 or e-mail her from her website, www.foxx.house.gov.

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The Futility of Forecasting the Future

By Rev. Christopher E. Burcham

As we enter this brand new year of 2011, itʼs easy to be alarmed by the dire warnings and predictions of “experts” in any number of fields. But a look at similar predictions from past years can quickly allay those fears with some much-needed perspective!

In 1830, for instance, future president of the United States Martin Van Buren predicted that the nation would soon be threatened by the development of rail transportation. “Being pulled at the enormous speed of 15 miles per hour,” he wrote that, “in addition to endangering life and limb of passengers, [trains will] roar and snort their way through the countryside, setting fire to crops, scaring the livestock, and frightening women and children.” (Imagine the concern he would have over todayʼs high-speed rail travel at speeds exceeding 200 miles per hour!)

will close with it and no more will be heard of it.”

In 1889, Thomas Edison declared that “fooling around with alternating current is just a waste of time. Nobody will use it, ever.”

In 1895, a prominent British mathematician and physicist announced that “heavier-than-air flying machines are impossible.” Less than a decade later, on the sandy dunes of our own shores at Kitty Hawk, Orville and Wilbur Wright took off into the history books aboard their homebuilt flyer.

In 1903, a noted bank president discouraged people from investing in the new Ford Motor Company, proclaiming that “the horse is here to stay but the automobile is only a novelty – a fad.”

In 1876, Western Union dismissed the newly-invented telephone as a serious means of communication, predicting that the device would have no ultimate value.

In 1916, Charlie Chaplin predicted that the cinema— already making him a star—was “little more than a fad” and would never equal the popularity of real stage performances.

A celebrated professor at Oxford predicted that, once the Paris Exhibition of 1878 came to a close, “electric light

In 1932, Albert Einstein himself stated that “there is not the slightest indication that nuclear energy will ever be

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obtainable [as] it would mean that the atom would have to be shattered at will.” (Even when that was done a few years later, physicist Ernest Rutherford insisted that the energy produced by breaking the atom was essentially useless and that anyone expecting any significant power source to result was delusional.)

In 1936, the New York Times confidently declared that “a rocket will never be able to leave the Earthʼs atmosphere.”

In 1948, a prominent radio broadcaster insisted that television wouldnʼt last, but was just a “flash in the pan.” Movie moguls were equally certain that “after the first six months, people will get tired of staring at a plywood box every night.”

In 1959, IBM concluded that the photocopier had no market large enough to justify production—since the world would never need more than 5000 copiers (after the chairman of IBM determined that “there is a world market for maybe five computers”).

As late as 1977, the founder of one of the biggest manufacturers of business mainframe computers argued that “there is no reason anyone would [ever] want a computer in their home.”

We probably shouldnʼt put too much stock in the predictions that are made for us personally either!

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A young Marilyn Monroe was told that sheʼd “better get secretarial work or get married”—as she had no future in modeling.

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When the Beatles first auditioned for a record contract, a Decca Records executive turned them down flat, saying: “We donʼt like their sound, and ʻguitar musicʼ is on the way out.”

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United Artists refused to cast then-actor Ronald Reagan as a presidential candidate in a 1964 film because “he [just] doesnʼt have that presidential look.”

Nor are we necessarily the best predictors of our own future either. After all, Margaret Thatcher declared in 1969 that “it will be years—not in my time—before a woman will become Prime Minister.” She herself moved into 10 Downing Street just ten years later.

In the 1970s, scientists warned that the earth seemed to be entering a new Ice Age and that something had to be done to reverse cooling trends. Though nothing was done, only a few years later, environmentalists were sounding the alarm over imminent danger of “global warming” which might soon render the planet incapable

of sustaining human life! (After the last couple of winters, many of us might be more inclined to return to the 1970s predictions of a coming Ice Age instead!)

Remembering the barrage of Y2K predictions from a decade ago might help to lessen alarm over the supposedly imminent end of the world—now popularly forecast for 2012!

In fact, Matthew 24 tells us that, with regard to the return of Christ which ultimately WILL usher in the end of the world (as we know it): “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven . . . .” He goes on to say that, when the end of the world comes, it will be just like it was the last time around (in the days of Noah, when the world—as THEY knew it—was destroyed by flood): people going about their everyday routine—having no idea that the end was about to come!

“Therefore,” Jesus says, “keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come . . . be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him.” Itʼs best to make all our plans tentatively for, as James 4 reminds us, we “do not even know what will happen tomorrow . . . instead, [we] ought to say, “If it is the Lordʼs will, we will do this or that.”

Luke 12 tells of a rich fool who went to bed one night with grand visions of expanding his operations in coming days—but died in his sleep—before any of his plans could come to fruition.

As Proverbs 19:21 observes: “Many are the plans in a manʼs heart, but it is the Lordʼs purpose that prevails.”

As for all the things we worry about?

Jesus has this to say in Luke 16: “Do not worry about your life . . . [for] who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot do this . . . why do you worry about the rest?”

Besides, considering how often the “experts” have been wrong, doesnʼt it make more sense to trust our future to the only One Who knows it—and holds both it and us securely in His hands?!

Editor’s Note: Rev. Christopher Burcham is Senior Pastor of Union Hill Baptist Church in Clemmons. Please visit unionhillbaptistchurch.org to learn more about the Pastor and the church.

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My Dysfunctional Family Tree

by Ariel Bouvier

This is my lovely cousin Melanie. At family reunions, we teased her unrelentingly about her violin recitals. Her family mortgaged their home so that she could study under the great Zino Francescatti. Every January the family assembled to hear her play the one masterpiece that she had practiced all year long.

With earplugs in my purse, I filed into the auditorium with the rest of the family.

It was quite a spectacle. Our faces looked like were taking the walk from death row to the gas chamber. The recitals were so horrific that I still cringe at the sight of a violin. We sat for hours as Melanie raked her bow across the strings emitting sounds that I was certain could only be heard from her violin or hell.

Even the earplugs couldnʼt buffer the high pitch of that demon violin. Francescatti sat off to the side with his head lowered in shame. Her very last recital was an attempt at “The Flight of the Bumblebee.” We sat through an entire hour of screaming and mating cats. I prayed for her bow to break. At the end of the recital as she was taking a bow, Francescatti walked on stage and jerked the violin from her hands. He smashed it on the stage floor and shouted, “De violin is not for you! You shame the instrument! Never! Never pick up a violin again!” As he finished, the entire audience rose and started applauding him wildly. Melanie ran off of the stage in tears as the rest of us rejoiced in knowing we would never be tortured with those horrible sounds again.

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GOING GREEN

RESOLVE TO BE GREEN IN 2011 carbon emissions by not having to commute, buy lunch, wrestle with your companyʼs recycling policies, etc.

Most resolutions arenʼt kept for more than a month or two with the resolution falling to the way side verses being maintained and achieved. This is usually due to the goals not being obtainable. This New Year, feel good about yourself, maybe lose some weight, save some money but best of all be some shade of green with these easy and very manageable tips:

Learn to recycle something new.

Sure, youʼre a pro at putting glass, paper, and aluminum in the proper containers, and you never leave your newspaper on the subway— but what about all the other stuff you can recycle? Computers, DVD players, televisions, compact fluorescent light bulbs and cell phones all can and should be recycled, so the metals can be disposed of correctly or, even better, reused. If youʼre already doing this, consider starting a compost bin for your organic food scraps, or capturing rainwater for watering plant.

Hang your laundry out to dry.

Your dryer checks in at number two on the list of household energy hogs (right after your fridge), according to the U.S. Department of Energy, and uses more than you might think. By cutting the dryer out of the equation and using the ample solar that falls to the earth every day, you can save some bucks, and prolong the life of your clothes, too. On cloudy or cold days hang them indoors to dry.

Save money without spending a dime.

Itʼs easier than it sounds to save money while being green: unplug electronic equipment you arenʼt using; turn off the lights; lower your heat and wear an extra sweater. Switching from chemical cleaners to homemade baking soda/ vinegar combos can save you $600 a year, and taking public transportation saves countless money on gas.

Wash your clothes in cold water.

As much as 90 percent of energy consumed while washing clothes comes from heating water, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Many detergent brands now make versions specially meant for use with cold water.

Organize your office.

Whether in your work or home office, this is the perfect chance to go paperless. Filing documents electronically and using a scanner and paper shredder in tandem means a huge drop in wasted paper—plus itʼs easier to store and review important bills when you need them. Even better, convince your boss to let you work from home and save money, time, and

“Going green” means to pursue knowledge and practices that can lead to more environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible decisions and lifestyles, which can help protect the environment and sustain its natural resources for current and future generations.

No more excuses for forgetting your shopping bag.

Owning a reusable shopping bag is one thing. Remembering to bring it to the store is another. Write a note, keep one in your car and do whatever it takes to make sure youʼve got one with you when you hit the January 2011

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In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out completes the circle and comes back to us.”

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BIZARRE NEWS MAN TRIES TO RUN OVER DEPUTIES WITH A STOLEN TRACTOR MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Authorities say a Tennessee man is being held after allegedly trying to run over three sheriffʼs deputies with a stolen tractor. The sheriffʼs office in Rutherford County said Monday that Christopher Nathan Davenport has been jailed on assault and other charges after deputies tried to apprehend him for tearing up yards and driving the tractor recklessly.

A sheriffʼs statement says the 23year-old man crashed the tractor into a tree after trying to run over the deputies. It says Davenport was caught after a foot chase and faces additional charges of theft, resisting arrest, vandalism and drug possession. Authorities said it wasnʼt known if Davenport had a lawyer.

He was being held on $168,000 bond awaiting a Jan. 10 court hearing.

70-YEAR-OLD WOMAN ROBS BANK JANESVILLE, Minn.— A 26-yearold man thought he was doing a good deed when he gave a 70-yearold woman a ride to a Minnesota bank. But police say the woman robbed the bank, and the man was her unsuspecting getaway driver.

The man said that he thought the woman, who rents an apartment from his mother, was going to the bank to withdraw cash to pay her rent. Instead, employees of the Elysian State Bank reported that an “elderly woman” told the teller she

a million dollars you better leave a decent tip.

METH LAB GUARDED

BY AGGRESSIVE PET MONKEYS

had a gun, demanded money and left with an undisclosed amount.

Police stopped the car and took both into custody before determining the woman acted alone. The woman had a hammer but no gun. Sheʼs in jail, pending charges.

MINIATURE METHAMPHETAMINE LAB FOUND IN CAB CHICAGO, Ill. — A cab driver dropped off his fare at the police station after the man passed out in his cab and couldnʼt be woken up. The police searched the bag of the passenger, 25-year-old Joseph Andrew Hoffman, and found bottles of a “clear, crystalline substance” connected by wires to a “power source.

The police identified it as a miniature methamphetamine lab that contained nearly $450,000 worth of drugs.

I think everyone can take something away from this story even if youʼre not a high level meth dealer. When riding in the cab of a man who is working on the day after Christmas stay alert and be polite. And if youʼre carrying around anything worth half

Hawkins County, TN —William Alan Givan of was charged with manufacturing methamphetamine.

Thereʼs certainly nothing uncommon about that. What was strange is that the meth lab was guarded by aggressive pet monkeys. One of them tore off the jacket of a Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officer. They were legally owned by Givan, and he claimed they were kept away from the meth. He said he didnʼt know what type of monkeys they were, but they ranged in size from 20lbs to 50lbs.

IDIOT FIRED HIS LAWYER OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.

— Dennis Newton was on trial for the armed robbery of a convenience store in district court when he fired his lawyer. Assistant district attorney Larry Jones said Newton, 47, was doing a fair job of defending himself until the store manager testified that Newton was the robber. Newton jumped up, accused the woman of lying and then said, “I should of blown your (expletive) head off.” The defendant paused, then quickly added, “If Iʼd been the one that was there.” The jury took 20 minutes to convict Newton and recommended a 30-year sentence.

What an idiot!

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Smart Financial Moves for New Parents If youʼve just had a new baby, your life is filled with more joy (but less sleep). Youʼre probably already aware of the time and effort you must invest in raising your child, but you may not have thought as much about another aspect — the financial one.

Consider this: The average cost of raising a child to age 17 is now $222,360, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report on how much middle-income, twoparent families spend on their offspring. And this is the amount you might spend before your son or daughter heads to college. Clearly, you need to start making the financial moves necessary to take your child from diapers to a degree. Here are some suggestions for doing just that:

Purchase sufficient life insurance. When it was

just you and your spouse, it was a good idea for you to have life insurance — but now that you have a child, itʼs an absolute necessity. If you have any doubts about the value of life insurance, just look again at that $222,360 figure above, and then tack on the costs of four years of college. If you or your spouse were to die unexpectedly, would the survivor earn enough to raise and educate your child? In this day and age, thatʼs not likely — so make sure you have adequate life insurance in place.

Prepare a will. Obviously, you hope to enjoy a long

life — one in which you see your child grow to adulthood. But none of us can predict the future, so itʼs essential that you draw up a will to provide for the care of your child, both financially and physically. When you create a will, you can name a guardian to step in and take care of your child, if necessary, and you can make sure your child receives your financial assets.

However, many people go beyond writing a will and

establish a living trust, which gives them more control over how and when they want their assets distributed.

Your legal advisor can help you prepare a will and determine if a living trust is appropriate for your needs.

Maintain adequate cash. To help pay for all those

expenses related to child rearing, keep enough cash on hand.

By having enough resources available in liquid accounts, you can avoid having to dip into your long-term investments to pay for short-term needs.

Save early and often for college. Itʼs never too soon to

start saving for the high costs of higher education. A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged vehicle and may be a great option for your college savings. Contributions to a 529 plan are made with after-tax dollars, and have the opportunity to grow tax-free. Withdrawals used for qualified higher education expenses are also tax free. Furthermore, your 529 plan contributions may be eligible for a state tax deduction or credit depending on the plan and state.

Stay balanced. As weʼve seen, it takes a lot of money to

raise a child. But even as youʼre meeting these expenses, think about your own future, particularly your retirement.

Strive to strike a balance between the money you spend on your child and the amount you invest in your 401(k), IRA and other retirement-savings vehicles.

You canʼt put a price-tag on your childʼs future, but when it comes to taking care of that child, youʼll want to know the costs involved — and be prepared for them.

Editorʼs Note: This article was provided by Campbell Brown, your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. Please consult your tax or legal professional regarding your particular situation.

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Agape Faith Church 766-9188 Bible Baptist Church 778-8737 Boyers Chapel Church of Christ 766-6344 Capernaum Church of Christ 766-1516 Centenary United Methodist 766-5987 Center Grove Baptist Church 766-5727 Centerpoint ARP Church 624-9529 Church of Christ Warner’s Chapel 766-6078 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 766-3607 Clemmons First Baptist Church 766-6486 Clemmons Moravian Church 766-6273 Clemmons Presbyterian Church 766-4631 Clemmons United Methodist Church 766-6375 Crossbound Community Church 336-776-7574 Fraternity Church of Brethren 765-0160 Friends Baptist Church 766-3533 New Hope Presbyterian Church 655-6711 First Christian Church of Clemmons 766-5449 Harmony Grove United Methodist Church - 712-0057 Hickory Grove AME Zion 766-5142 Holy Family Catholic Church 766-8133 Immanuel Baptist Church 766-0082 St Clemont’s Episcopal Church 766-4323 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 766-3608 River Oaks Community Church 766-0033 Total Victory Out Reach 712-0403 Union Hill Baptist Church 766-8317 Victory Baptist Church- 766-7071 West Haven Baptist -712-1661

Lewisville

Concord United Methodist Church 945-3134 Harmony Grove Methodist Church 712-0057 Family Tabernacle 946-0480 Grace Baptist Church 945-4219 Grapevine Baptist Church 945-6195 Lewisville United Methodist Church 945-3203 Lewisville Baptist Church 945-3706 Lewisville UMC 945-3203 New Hope AME Zion Church 945-9083 Shallowford Presbyterian Church 766-3178 Sharon UMC 945-5386 Shiloh Lutheran Church 945-5255 Sunrise UMC 712-8000 Temple Baptist Church 945-3944 Trinity Friends Church 945-2944 Union UMC 945-3134 Unity Moravian Church 945-3801

Other Calvary Baptist 765-5542 Pine Grove United Methodist Church 765-2569 West Side Baptist Church 768-4073

Advance/Mocksville

Advance First Baptist Church 998-6302 Advance United Methodist Church 998-7750 Bethlehem United Methodist Church 998-5083 Bixby Presbyterian Church - 998-6813 Blaise Baptist Church - 751-3639 Cooleemee First Baptist 284-2626 Cornatzer Baptist Church 998-8403 Cornatzer United Methodist Church 998-0687 Cornerstone Christian - 998-0600 Elbaville United Methodist Church 998-8117 Episcopal Church of the Ascension 998-0857 Eagle Heights Church 751-4442 Fork Baptist Church 998-8306 Freedom Baptist Church 998-5294 Green Meadows Baptist Church 998-3022 Hillsdale Baptist Church 940-6618 Hillsdale UMC 998-4020 Holy Cross Lutheran Church 751-5919 Hope Moravian Church 765-8017 Jerusalem Baptist Church 336-284-2328 Macedonia Moravian Church 998-4394 Mocks United Methodist 998-5518 Piney Grove UMC 998-7313 Redland Church of Christ 998-3918 Redland Holiness 998-4226 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (336) 751-2973 Turrentine Baptist Church 998-2366 Yadkin Valley Baptist Church 998-4331

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“Job seekers today face a myriad of issues and quite often, the old ways of landing a job simply arenʼt good enough,” said company president Randy Wooden. “People not only need to be sharper in their job search, but often times must re-invent themselves due to circumstances beyond their control.”

Wooden developed his EDGE (Earnings Depend on Gaining an Edge) Workshops and Library segments through over 25 years in a variety of human resources, coaching, and recruiting roles. To illustrate key points heʼll often mix in humor, analogies and metaphors. Look out for GEESE, STDʼs, SARS, traffic lights, sports, and dating.

Client Kelly Quillen agrees. “Randy brings passion, humor, and his real world experience to help people like me conduct an effective job search. Heʼs been a trusted resource.”

The websiteʼs design allows job hunters to search for coaching based on their career level as well as specific search-related topics. Free content from multiple resources is also available.

Woodenʼs site offers member pricing based on three service level packages (Gold, Silver, Bronze). Within each package a member selects only what he or she truly needs from 12 EDGE Workshops and 100+ EDGE Library segments. A la carte purchases are also available with prices starting at the cost of a fast food meal. Additionally, the EDGE Roundtable, a series of monthly conference calls, is available for real time answers to specific questions.

“Itʼs an ambitious project, but weʼve found a way to deliver best-in-class service at prices everyone could afford with access from the privacy of their own home.”

For more information, contact: Randy Wooden randy@woodengroup.com, (336) 793-8040, or visit the new website at www.woodengroup.com.

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Two WSSU Graduates Believe Their Life's Purpose is to Inspire and Encourage gutter. Sanitation workers found him the next day while cleaning up debris from the accident. He had two broken legs and was paralyzed. Doctors thought he might die and when he didn't, they told Williams he would never walk again. He never gave up on his dream and belief he could finish college. He took off from school to receive several needed surgeries to recover, but returned to WSSU about a year later when, miraculously, he regained his ability to walk again.

Ronald Williams, Jr. never gave up on his dream and belief he could finish college.

Ronald Williams, Jr. wanted the world to see him participate in Winston-Salem State University's Fall 2010 Commencement exercises on December 17 in the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, because he feels its the perfect occasion to exemplify his purpose in life.

Williams, 30, is one of the approximately 500 undergraduate and graduate students who participated in WSSU's Fall Commencement exercises. Dr. Clifford A. Jones, Sr., a Charlotte minister and community activist in race relations and education, was the keynote speaker for the event.

Because his march to a degree has been a long challenging process, Williams believes he stands as an example for perseverance and determination. "I am a testament that whenever in a negative situation, you can't let it dictate your future," said

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Williams. "Even when people tell you that you can't or you never will, if you believe and have faith there will be a way."

Born legally blind, a belief and faith in himself and a higher power is why he feels was able to get through college. With no iris in either eye, he was told he would never see. He was also told he would never be able to do a lot of things. If he were ever able to work, he could only do a few limited types of jobs - if anyone would ever hire him.

Others would remind him that he could never move away from his small town of Colerain, NC, or go to college, graduate or have a successful career.

In addition to being legally blind, Williams was run over by a car one fall evening in 2005 while he was a freshman at WSSU, and he was left for dead in a nearby

As people learned about his story and disability, he received assistance from WSSU administrators, faculty, staff and other students. Despite several more surgeries and time off, he progressed through his matriculation.

"A funny thing happened. I noticed people were paying close attention to me and encouraging me to continue with my education. They began to tell me they believed in me. They started telling me they were inspired by me. I started to realize I stood for something bigger then myself. I was no longer doing this for myself. I started believing my purpose was to achieve and encourage, despite insurmountable odds. I worked hard to not let others down," Williams said. Given his challenges, his history and his belief in his purpose, Williams, a business management major, wants to own a medical clinic in the future so he can make a difference in others' lives.

"I had every reason and opportunity to give up and just stop, but I didn't and I can't now that I am receiving my degree," he said. "Whatever you do you can make it. You have to put your heart and mind into it and things will happen for you. I must encourage others."

Another true over-comer is Charles Hicks, 28. After being enrolled at

WSSU for several years, changing majors, and sacrificing in other areas of his life, Hicks has been persistent in his commitment to education and especially to WSSU's Real Men Teach (RMT), a program designed to support and increase the number of male students interested in majoring in teacher education. Through RMT, male pre-service teachers gain a heightened visibility and preparation as teacher leaders and serve as Ambassadors for the teacher education.

In Hicks' case, the leadership exposure really had an effect.

Because of his growth and dedicated commitment to teaching, WSSU faculty members began recommending him for leadership and for distinguished teacher training programs around the country. He has participated in such programs in California, Texas, New York and Georgia.

It wasn't always easy for Hicks who had a rocky start in college. Hicks began at WSSU in 2001. Within two years he had dropped out. The Fayetteville, NC native didn't want to leave the Winston-Salem area because he thought he would never return to college. He took odd jobs and returned in 2006 as a non-traditional student.

Since that time, his regained focus has led to positive notice among the WSSU School of Educational and Human Performance faculty.

According to Holly Pitts, WSSU RMT project coordinator, "he (Hicks) has made all who work with him proud.

Even his family members and friends speak highly about the responsible, charismatic, loving nature he demonstrates, consistently." Hicks will be the only graduate of WSSU's School of Education and Human Performance this semester. He is currently interviewing for jobs in the North East U.S. region.

Editorʼs Note: Information and photos courtesy of WSSU.

Charles Hicks has been persistent in his commitment to education.

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What’ s Happening?

Jan 9 - GET BACK 60s BAND, OLD WINSTON SOCIAL CLUB: The Get Back experience is fun, fun, fun! We'll dress the part and we hope you will too. While the band is playing your favorite 60's music, stroll down Memory Lane (or Penny Lane) with us, remembering a time when giving back to our world was what kids of the 60's did. We loved, we shared, we hoped, and we dreamed.

Cover charge $5 for members and guests. Old Winston Social Club, 1131 Burke Street. For more information, visit Www.oldwinstonsocialclub.com.

Jan 7 - FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY HOP: Every month shops studios and galleries open their doors with new artwork and exhibits for First Friday Gallery Hops. These events are free and open to the public featuring extended shop hours from 7-10 PM throughout the year. The streets come alive with a festive atmosphere of visual art, music, entertainment and food to create a one-of-a-kind event in our community. For more information, visit www.dadaws.org Jan 8- January Birdwalk Is at Muddy Creek Greenway!

The Second Saturday Birdwalk travels along the Muddy Creek Greenway. Meet at the parking area off of Meadowlark Drive at 9 AM. Meadowlark runs between Country Club and Robinhood, and the entrance to the parking area is on Meadowlark just south of Meadowlark Middle School. Rob Rogers will lead the walk, as we look for Wild Turkey, American Pipit, several species of sparrows, and more. Bring binoculars, water, and clothing appropriate for the weather.

For more information, visit www.forsythaudubon.org.

Jan 11- Community Arts Café will host COMEDY AT THE CAFÉ, a stand-up open mic comedy night on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 PM in the Underground Theatre located in the lower level of Commerce Plaza at 411 West Fourth Street in downtown Winston-Salem. Amateur and professional comedians are encouraged to “stand up” on stage in the Underground Theatre for an evening of laughter and fun. Local comedienne, Sarah Barnhardt, will emcee the evenings.

Performers will be given up to 4 minutes of stage time.

Free. Contact Jim Tedder at (336) 793-8000 or email editor@communityartscafe.com. The Underground Theatre is the Community Arts Café's primary performance space and is designed to be a listening room for new music and a showcase space for local original performances. Visit www.communityartscafe.com for more details.

Jan 11 - The Community Arts Café will host COMEDY AT THE CAFÉ, a stand-up open mic comedy night on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 PM in the Underground Theatre located in the lower level of Commerce Plaza at 411 West Fourth Street in downtown Winston-Salem. Amateur and professional comedians are encouraged to “stand up” on stage in the Underground Theatre for an evening of laughter and fun. Local comedienne, Sarah Barnhardt, will emcee the evenings. Performers will be given up to 4 minutes of stage time. Free. Contact Jim Tedder at (336) 793-8000 or email editor@communityartscafe.com. The Underground Theatre is the Community Arts Café's primary performance space and is designed to be a listening room for new music and a showcase space for local original performances. Visit www.communityartscafe.com for more details.

Jan 22 - Russian Folk Performance By Golden Gates From St. Petersburg, Russia: 2:30 - 4:00 PM at Forsyth County Public Library, 660 West Fifth Street in downtown Winston-Salem. Golden Gates offers audiences an entertaining and authentic glimpse into Old Russia through music, song, and dance. The repertoire is centered around masterpieces of Russian folklore and represents the diversity of the culture, ranging from gently humorous songs, to elaborate lyrical suites, to pulsating dance numbers. The program is broad and varied, with something to appeal to everyone, including audience participation though clapping and learning Russian songs and words. FREE. For information, call (336) 970-7714 or visit www.forsythlibrary.org.

If you would like to have your event listed, email us at editor@villagervoice.com.

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What’ s Happening?

Jan 16 - Free Yoga Classes for Beginners: 3:30-5:00 PM. Perfect for everyone who's new to yoga. Try it out with one of our great teachers who makes it a totally fun and NONintimidating experience. You'll try yoga poses, breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation. It's even more fun if you bring a friend!

Jan 21: Yoga Wall Class with Kim: 3:30-5:00 PM. Yoga Walls are special props that can be used for many types of poses from standing poses, back bends, forward bends, inversions and more. The Walls allow you to move deeper into poses, to understand alignment more in depth, and to just be more playful in your practice. The class is appropriate for students of all levels. Fee is $15 or use class card to attend. Sunrise Yoga Studio is located at 6000 Meadowbrook Mall Ct., Suite 1, in Clemmons. For more information, call (336) 778-1233 or visit www.sunriseyoga.net.

January 17, 2011

2nd Annual Yadkin Winter Reds Event 2011: Looking for a day trip or a weekend getaway, then come visit Yadkin County and enjoy the Second Annual Yadkin Winter Reds Event sponsored by the Town of Yadkinville and Yadkin County Tourism Development Authorities.

Yadkin Winter Reds Event 2011 will feature seven wineries in January and seven wineries in February. A great opportunity to visit all14 Yadkin County wineries The wineries will feature their "Winter Red" (2 oz. pour) paired with a small serving of a tasty food item. Wineries participating January 29 - 30, Saturday 12-5 PM and Sunday 1-5 PM are:

Allison Oaks Vineyards: Proprietors Blend paired with Italian Sausage Chili Cellar 4201: Cherokee Red paired with Encrusted Pork Tenderloin Divine Llama Vineyards: In A Heartbeat paired with Assorted Chocolates Flint Hill Vineyards: Crushed Velvet paired with Dessert Hanover Park Vineyards: Michael's Blend paired with Beef Bourguigon RagApple Lassie Vineyards: Merlot paired with Braised Meatball Tangine with Tangy Red Wine Gravy Sanders Ridge Vineyard: Big Woods paired with Petite Beef Wellington with Blue Cheese & Mushroom Duxelle

Wineries participating February 26-27, Saturday 12-5 PM and Sunday 1-5 PM are: Brandon Hills Vineyard: Barbera paired with Smoked Beef Brisket Buck Shoals Vineyard: Vito's Pride paired with Vegetable Soup Dobbins Creek Vineyards: Hemric Mountain Red paired with Spicy Turkey Chili Laurel Gray Vineyards: Encore paired with Cabernet Chocolate Brownies River de Vine Vineyards: Cabernet Franc paired with Beef Sliders with Portobello Mushrooms Shadow Springs Vineyard: Cabernet Franc paired with Marinated Meatballs Surry Cellars: TBA

Ticket prices for one weekend $15.00 per person and for both weekends $25.00 per person. Each ticket holder will be assigned to a starting winery where they will receive their souvenir glass and a map. Lodging packages are available, please see www.visityadkin.com to see all the specials Tickets are available at the Yadkin County Visitors Center, on-line at www.visityadkin.com or call 1-877-4YADKIN. Come out and support the local wineries and enjoy some great food pairings while having a great time.

If you would like to have your event listed, email us at editor@villagervoice.com.

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By Ariel Bouvier Stop smoking, learn a new language, lose weight, volunteer more, try something new, exercise daily, learn to cook exotic dishes, perform random acts of kindness, recycle...

Do you feel overwhelmed by your huge list of New Yearʼs resolutions?

Every year I make a list that I know will be impossible to complete.

Most New Yearʼs resolutions focus on breaking a bad habit or the learning something new and fabulous. And this process takes TIME. That is why most people abandon their resolutions before the end of January.

Pick one. People resolve to change aoo of their bad habits at the beginning of the January. But itʼs hard enough to change just one, let alone 5 or 10. This year resolve to change one habit or learn or do one new thing. Make a your list of resolutions and then circle the one that matters most to you right now.

Take this ONE good-for-you goal and make it happen. You can always tackle new goals throughout the year, after all every day is the start of something new. Good luck with your 2011 resolution.

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Make your plans and progress concrete by keeping a handwritten journal, completing a computer spreadsheet or covering a progress board with graphs or pictures.

Reflection Itʼs the perfect time of year to look back and reflect on what youʼve done right in 2010 and to learn from those successes. It is also a good time to reflect on your mistakes and learn from those as well.

wrong, and what could be improved.

Then I take a look at my work, to see how things are going there. Then I step even further back and take a look at my life as a whole. Itʼs a three-step system that leads to a lot of improvement over time.

Think about your day, your work, your life. In that order. I like to take a look back on my day, to think about what I did right and

Develop the daily habit of reflection, in your own way. It could have profound changes on your life.

Check out the 111 in 2011 Challenge hosted by Jennie at “Life is Short.” Read Fast.

The goal is simple: Read 111 books in 2011. No other rules, regulations, or restrictions apply. So pop on over to her blog and sign up! www.lifeisshortreadfast.blogspot.com

Frank Myers Auto Maxx Selected as Number 1 Small Business in North Carolina for 2009-2010

Frank Myers Auto Maxx was honored before a capacity crowd at a trio of awards dinners held simultaneously in Raleigh, Greensboro, and Charlotte, NC. The hugely successful independent auto dealerships, owned by Certified Master Dealer Tracy Myers, realized an astonishing 1year growth of 22% and a 5-year growth of a whopping 133%.

“Weʼre honored to have been named the number one small business in North Carolina,” says Tracy Myers.

“We have received a lot of recognition over the years and won many awards, but being named the best in the entire state of North Carolina stands out because of the selection criteria. We are passionate about our business and to be

recognized for excelling in these areas is a tribute to our people and the services they deliver to our clients every day. Iʼd like to thank them for this honor.“ The 2009-2010 winners were ranked based on high customer satisfaction scores, business achievement, community involvement, profit (both gross and net), and company growth. They were the only auto dealership chosen from thousands of entries and 412 finalists. In 2008, Frank Myers Auto Maxx placed #30.

Editorʼs Note: Congratulations, Tracy, and thanks for joining the Villager Voice Magazineʼs outstanding lineup of contributing writers!

Winter Pet Tips • Carbon monoxide is just as lethal to pets as it is for people. Make sure your home has a carbon monoxide detector, and, if you bring your pet from the outdoors into a garage during the winter, make sure exhaust fumes from your car arenʼt allowed to build up inside.

• Cold air is dry air, so your pet can become dehydrated easily in the winter. Give him plenty of fresh water. If the bowl of water you put outside for your dog or cat freezes, itʼs of no use to the animal.

• Road salt and ice melting products are not only irritating to the pads on your petʼs feet, but when your pet cleans itself by licking off these chemicals and ingesting them, they can cause gastrointestinal problems. Wash your petʼs feet after sheʼs been outdoors.

• Consider booties for your dogʼs feet. Booties help prevent ice balls between the toes that can be both painful and do damage to the toe pads.

• Be careful about candles, space heaters and fireplaces pets can get burned and even set the house on fire.

• Pay close attention to your older pet in winter, especially if he suffers from arthritis. Arthritic pain is even worse in icy winds and cold temperatures. Seek the advice of your veterinarian to help your pet cope with arthritis.

• Honk your horn or pound on the hood before starting your car on cold days. To a cat, a warm engine block can seem like a nice escape from cold winter winds.

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SENIOR MUSINGS ON “WHAT IF?”

By Nancy M. Hall It is that time of year again-a time for reflection and resolutions. We know that the most usual resolutions deal with getting more exercise, losing weight, stopping smoking and being healthier in general.

We also know from professionals who study goal attainment, that it is better to not only to say aloud the resolution(s), but to commit them to paper as well. Speaking and writing them seem to better lock in the significance of the desired end(s). We also know that we need to be specific and be sure our goal is measurable.. While these two things are helpful, I want to introduce what I call the “what if” factor.

Let us take the resolution to get more exercise. What if we play this out a bit and deem to be more explicit. The “what if” is essentially developing the consequences of a particular action. Letʼs start with the positive first. If we exercise, what can we expect? Some examples may be: we will lose some weight; we will have more energy and feel better; we will get to wear those skinny jeans tucked away in the closet. By the same token, what if we choose not to exercise?

What can we expect? We do not get to wear the new jeans, but we may even have to purchase a larger size. We may continue to get reprimands from our doctor and our friends. Well, you get the picture!

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also borrow videos from the library for many of the places he would visit. I must say, this is a most inspiring way of meeting a goal which is usually a chore for most of us. The above two examples illustrate the “what if” factor. In the business world and in training, brain storming or “what if” sessions quite often result in amazing results.

We also know that it will be helpful if we can solicit another person to engage in the process with us, to encourage, even gently nag at times. We know the power of groups.

Recently, I became aware of some church groups walking with the goal of reaching Bethlehem by the Christmas season. What a neat idea to motivate, inspire, and build community. During a holiday visit with a friendʼs family, we learned that one of her brothers, a diabetic with bad knees had found a way to use his bike and was pedaling across the country. He calculated the miles he was pedaling in relation to certain towns.

When we last talked, he was heading for California. When he was explaining what he was doing, we became so excited by his creative way of doing his exercise that we encouraged him to get travel guides of the places to which he would pedal and visit on his virtual tour of the country. He could

Then, there is the amount of energy one is willing to spend on reaching a goal, completing the resolution. Kathy Kolbe, author of THE CONATIVE CONNECTION and founder of Kolbe Corp in Phoenix says she had found three levels of energy in regard to completing tasks. The first level is simply INTENTION. It is a good idea and you intend to do it. There is not much energy at this level as you never get started. It remained in your head. The second level is ATTEMPT. You are past good intentions; you actually start doing something, but after a few attempts, something happens and you falter. The third level is COMMITMENT. I will do this as I am willing to give as much energy as needed to complete it.

Making resolutions is easy; keeping them is hard. If you decide to make resolutions, and some people donʼt, I hope you will employ the “what if” factor. It could lead to some fun and satisfaction of a task well done. HAPPY NEW

YEAR!

I can be reached at nancappy@msn.com

Martin Luther King Quick Facts

Birth: January 15, 1929. Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Death: April 4, 1968. Memphis, Tennessee, USA (assassination by gunshot) Known for •Leading the civil rights movement in the United States •Advocating nonviolent protest against segregation and racial discrimination

963 Wrote ʻLetter from Birmingham Jail,ʼ arguing that it was his moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws 1963 Delivered his ʻI Have a Dreamʼ speech to civil rights marchers at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. 1964 Won the Nobel Peace Prize

Milestones 1954 Selected as pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama

1965 Organized a mass march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, that created national support for federal voting-rights legislation

1955 Received his Ph.D. in systematic theology from Boston University

1968 Was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee

1955-1956 Led a successful effort to desegregate Montgomery, Alabama, buses

Quote ʻI have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.ʼ August, 1963, in a speech to civil rights supporters at the March on Washington.

1957 Helped found and served as the first president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) 958 Published Stride Toward Freedom: The Montgomery Story

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Beat The Dealer - Why You Aren’t Driving The Car You Want To Drive: Part 1”

By Tracy E. Myers - “The Automotive Transportation & Financing Expert”

The First Problem Keeping You From Your Dream Car:

The Second Problem Keeping You From Your Dream Car:

Price For some Americans, price is the primary concern when shopping for a vehicle. They may have arranged financing through a personal source, like a bank or a relative, or they may be paying cash.

Their mission is to find the vehicle they want at the lowest price possible.

In order to be successful in their mission, a person need not be concerned with their trade-in. They shouldnʼt be worried about low interest rates. They donʼt need to be talking about payments. All of these issues confuse the car buying negotiation process. A dealer will be more willing to lower the price of a vehicle if he/she knows that the deal will be simple and seamless. No financing to deal with, no trade in to appraise. So if youʼre a price buyer with outside financing or cash, be upfront about your situation and ask for a speedy transaction and a low price.

and instead examine all the options that will allow you to arrive at the payment you have in mind.

Coming Next Month: “Why

Payment If you are arranging financing through the dealer and arenʼt concerned about your credit or the state of your trade-in, youʼre likely to be primarily concerned with the payment.

If thatʼs your situation, you should explain your goal to the salesperson. Ultimately, a professional automobile sales person will be highly interested in quickly completing a transaction. If youʼve chosen a professional and courteous dealership, by presenting your goals you can join forces to find the best solution. Leave the haggling out of the equation,

The

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You Aren’t Driving The Car You Want To Drive: Part 2” ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Tracy has spent the past 15+ years trying to change the landscape of the car business and the bruised reputation of car salespeople all over the country.

He is a Christian Business Owner whose goal is to run his business “By the Book”. To contact Tracy or to submit a question for a future “Beat The Dealer” email him at: tracy@frankmyersauto.com

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SURVIVAL TIPS from the Carolina Survivalist

Start Your New Year With A Few Resolutions include a first aid kit, food and water. You will be quite surprised at how many times you will actually use portions of your kit. Donʼt forget to restock your items.

Learn something.

If you have skills you certainly have a greater chance of survival or assimilation with another group. Take a class that will teach you a survival-related skill. Get your EMT certification, pass your HAM radio test, practice your navigation skills, or become an expert in wild edible & medicinal plants. Go to the gun range and work on your shooting skills. Do you know how to preserve food? Can you sew? Do you know water purification methods?

Do you know how to raise chickens? I could go on and on with a list of survival skills. Pick a few for this year and work diligently to master them.

Get started with your garden plan. Your survival

garden should be heavy on calorie foods such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, dry beans, and root crops which provide a lot of protein while being able to be stored for many months at a time. Of course you will want to plant herbs for seasoning and medicinal purposes. If you donʼt know much about gardening now is the time to start learning.

Donʼt wait until it is time to plant your garden to decide where and what you plant. Plan your garden now.

Complete your disaster/ emergency binder. This

is a binder to be used by all family members and for guests to be able to reference. The binder should include step by step instructions of

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Check your library. Make

how to shut off the gas, water and electricity leading to your house.

Knowing this could prevent a real disaster from occurring. Include a list of emergency contacts. You decide how much or how little information to place in the binder.

I have an extensive home binder with disaster/emergency section.

Some of the things I have included: Furnace filter type and sizes, water purification instructions including how to bypass the system, alarm codes, location of septic system, etc.

Place a 72-hour kit in your vehicles. The reality is

that you never know when you may become stranded. You may never be stranded for 72 hours. However the contents of the kit can provide comfort even you are stuck for a few hours in a snow storm or with a traffic accident! These kits need to personalized to fit your needs. Not everyone will need a few disposable diapers. However, every kit should

sure you have a few good survival and reference books on hand. Crisis Preparedness by Jack A. Spigarelli is good book that covers a range of topics. The book outlines a framework for being prepared that includes accumulating supplies, and getting mentally and physically prepared. Itʼs not just about what items you need, but also about skills and knowledge. The major focus of the book is about food preparation for a major disaster, with emphasis on having a yearʼs food storage, milling your own grain, growing sprouts, home canning, dehydrating, freeze-drying, etc. There are detailed tables showing the calories of various foods including their protein, fat, and carbs. A portion of the book offers advice on other topics, including weapons, hand tools, clothing, energy, medical, sanitation, transportation, and communications.

Place your documents on a USB flash drive.

Scan important documents (passports, birth certificates, driverʼs licenses, titles, deeds, credit cards, etc.) and save them as PDFs on a password-protected USB flash drive. www.carolinasurvivalist.wordpress.com

Happy New Year!

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Recipe Corner Delicious Millionare Pie Legend has it that this delicious pie called Millionaires Pie was first made in the Myrtle Beach area of South Carolina. The pie was so rich and delicious so it was named millionaires pie.

Before long the recipe for the pie had spread all over the USA but the name stuck. There are several versions of this pie. Here are a few you might like to try.

Millionaire Pie I Ingredients: 1 can mandarin oranges - drained 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 can sweetened condensed milk nuts to taste 1 container cool whip graham cracker crust Directions: Mix condensed milk, oranges, and lemon juice. Fold in the Cool Whip. Pour into graham cracker crust. Chill 4-6 hours before serving.

Millionaire Pie II Makes 2 pies.

2 graham cracker pie crusts 2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese 1 c. sugar 1 (8 1/4 oz.) can crushed pineapple (juice and all) 1 c. chopped pecans 1 c. chopped coconut 1 lg. bowl Cool Whip Directions: Mix softened cream cheese and add sugar, pineapple, chopped pecans and coconut. Fold in Cool Whip topping. Divide mixture into the two crusts, sprinkle with coconut and pecans if desired.

Refrigerate.

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3 egg whites 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 21 Ritz crackers 2/3 cup chopped pecans 1 8 ounce package cream cheese 2 cups powdered sugar 1 cup whipping cream 1 small can crushed pineapple, well drained 1/2 cup chopped pecans Beat egg whites until stiff, adding granulated sugar gradually, along with salt and vanilla. Crush crackers and fold into egg white mixture. Add 2/3 cup chopped pecans. Shape into a 10 inch glass pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy. Whip cream until stiff and fold into cream cheese mixture. Fold in well drained pineapple and remaining chopped pecans. Spread filling on cooled crust. Refrigerate pie until serving time.

Krankie’s Farmers Market Devotees Create New Regional Organization New market, expanded education programs with CFSA partnership

Building on the success of Krankies Farmersʼ Market in downtown Winston-Salem, the marketʼs organizers have joined with the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA) to form Cultivate Piedmont to enhance the market and broaden its outreach programs. Partners in Cultivate Piedmont include the Triad Buying Co-op, Piedmont Triad Research Park, Triad Community Kitchen, Krankies Coffee, Slow Food Piedmont, Womble Carlyle Sanders Rice and numerous other community partners. The regional committee will work to promote sustainable food systems in the Piedmont region through a range of education and outreach programs, and the continued operation of a high-standard, producersonly farmersʼ market in Winston-Salem.

“The partnership with CFSA gives us the leverage to be able to do so many more things in the community than just run the farmersʼ market,” noted Matthew Mayers, a Steering Committee member and former Market Manager.

“Weʼll be able to work on the big issues of sustainable local food production. The alliance will let the market serve as a hub for several important outreach and education activities, which will support all segments of our community.”

“CFSA has long had an interest in expanding our presence in the Triad area and Cultivate Piedmont will be a perfect vehicle for this effort,” noted Roland McReynolds, CFSA Executive Director. “Our very successful Sustainable Agriculture Conference in Winston-Salem held earlier this month demonstrated that the local food movement in the Triad is really taking off.”

For the past two years, Krankies Farmersʼ Market volunteers organized and ran a thriving producers-only farmers market with a loyal following in downtown WinstonSalem. In the 2010 season, approximately 40 volunteers supported the weekly market from April through November with as many as 25 vendors and hundreds of shoppers each

week. In 2011, the market will move to a new location near Patterson Avenue and 3rd Street and will be renamed the Cobblestone Farmersʼ Market at Krankies.

Here are a few of the things you can expect to see happening in 2011: • Expanded and improved market: The farmers market will move across 3rd Street into the cobblestone area behind the Nissen Building, with more vendors and more activities. The name of the market next year will be the Cobblestone Market at Krankies.

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EBT and WIC acceptance at the market: Cultivate Piedmont is currently working on setting up the market to accept EBT benefits (food stamps) and WIC vouchers. Healthy local food should be for everyone, so we hope to match EBT benefits one-toone at the market.

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Cooking classes: You already know and love our market chef. Now he will be organizing and teaching skills-based cooking classes to help us all figure out the best ways to cook with the seasons.

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School outreach: Cultivate Piedmont will be building on our successful experiences with school visits during the past two years to reach out to even more young people and teachers.

You can help! In the near future you will see requests for money and volunteers with lots of different kinds of talents and skills. Please consider helping out in these ways when asked.

Editorʼs Note: Krankies Farmers Market is an all-local, producers-only market that seeks to bring a wide variety of fresh foods to downtown Winston-Salem. Vendors are selected on the basis of healthy, sustainable, and humane practices.

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Honoring Our Elders would like to thank all of the volunteers and companies that make The Silver Stocking Project possible.

A special thanks to:

Taris Young and Nick Seagroves with one of their favorite residents.

2010 Silver Stocking Project Taris receives a kiss from a happy resident. Nick and Taris delivered a bag of Tarheel goodies to a dedicated Carolina fan. He thanked them over and over for the gifts and the visit.

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Holy Family Catholic Church First Baptist Church of Clemmons Crossbound Community Church Griffith Baptist Southern Community Applebee始s BB&T Food Lion Nancy Hall Linda Haynes Jeanne & Bill Talich Dr. John & Donna Davis

For updates on this year-round program go to: www.honoringelders.wordpress.com

“If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your path.�

Buddhist Saying

Nick Seagroves gives a resident a hug and talks with her about the real meaning of Christmas. He urges other young people to visit their elders - not only during the holidays -but all year long.

Dr. John and Donna Davis delivered gifts and Christmas cheer to four nursing/assisted living homes during the week of Christmas. They want to make this a family Christmas tradition.

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