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6 Senior Musings on Getting There Another Way 8 Survival Tasks for 2013 16 Healthier and Happier In 2013 19 Seed Swap and Potluck 24 FInding the Fitness Right Program

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

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changeit 10 THINGS YOU CAN DO DIFFERENTLY TO 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 Year’s 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 we’d try and do something a little different. Instead of offering you 10 things you can do to help keep your resolutions, we’re 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 hasn’t been working for a long time. We convince ourselves it would be too difficult to change, or that it would require something we don’t have. Making the commitment to change, however, often brings about insight — and resources — that we don’t 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. We’re not saying do away with the fast food altogether or switch to eating nothing but bran flakes for the rest of your life. But 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 McDonald’s.

Don’t 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

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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. You’d 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 that’s fine. Nobody should attempt to be Mary Poppins if their lives more often are akin to a tornado’s 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 (don’t 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 you’re 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 don’t 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 don’t really listen when someone speaks to us. The closer the person is to us, the more we often don’t really listen to what they’re saying. You can’t just stop not listening, because it’s something most of us have inadvertently learned to do over the years.

We pretend (even to ourselves) that we’re listening, but we’re actually doing something on the computer, watching TV, or reading an article or book. Be a little more aware of when you’re doing this, and stop

yourself from doing it once in awhile. Listen.

While you may think that what you’re doing is more important than what the other person is saying, you may also find that the other person’s words have meaning… If for no other reason than because they are coming from someone you care about.

Editor’s 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.

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seniormusings ON GETTING THERE ANOTHER WAY

BY NANCY M HALL

“And now let us welcome the new year, full of things what never were.”

Rilke, poet

The theme which seems to keep cropping up is getting something accomplished or reaching a goal, in a different way or manner. The

to be entrenched in their usual ways of dealing with a problem, we could end up with an even bigger financial problem than we have now.

This year two adults very dear to me have had to surrender their driving licenses due to health reasons. It is heart wrenching to listen to them and see how they are struggling with this. Their usual means of acquiring

long distance travel, it may involve riding a train. While the goal is accomplished, there is still the matter of a sense of independence being lost.(We will address this another time.)

A doctor reminds us that an illness can change a pattern of communication and relating to others.

Again, primarily for health reasons, a family tradition of having Christmas dinner followed by gift exchange is broken this year. All of us will react to this change at some level, whether conscious of it or not. Was the goal the big eat and the big pile of gifts? No, rather the goal was and is that we remain a family, recognizing the reason for the season and sharing life experience s with each other. When one tradition ends, others may emerge to meet the same goal.

article gives examples of this, on several different levels. We see this on a macro level as the debates on how to avoid the “financial cliff” go on. Surely, there is a need to problem solve in a different manner.

We know that if each party continues

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their goals, meeting their needs are no longer in play. Instead of jumping into the car whenever one wants/ needs something, the person must make arrangements with others, a neighbor, attendant or the facility bus to get somewhere. It necessitates planning and asking for help. For

In a lighter vein, Joan Anderson, one of my favorite on-line authors, writes that she and her husband were playing Scrabble and she could not come up with a word. Finally, after so long a time and much sighing by her husband, she gave up and dumped her seven consonants back into the pile. She forfeited her turn and picked a fresh bunch. Within seconds, her luck

changed and the game took off. Joan concludes that there was a lesson for her in this. Sometimes we need to toss out those events and situations which simply do not work anymore and create a fresh slate.1 This brings us to one of the usual topics, for many of us this time of year-resolutions. Oliver Burkeman writing in NEWSWEEK, January 24, 2012 documents why our usual ways of approaching resolutions do not work, and gives advice on how we can bring about the changes we want.2 Anderson reminds us that “it is the winter solstice-a time when the ancients looked back at the past year and pushed away that which was no longer necessary in their lives in order to make room for fresh hopes and dreams.”3

not of our own choosing, but has been forced on us.

Regardless, we have to keep the focus on the ultimate goal ; the process or means for getting there may need to be different.

I wish for you in the New Year good health and the ability to deal with whatever comes your way. I am nancappy@msn.com References 1. A Message from Joan Anderson, “Game Changer”, Internet 2. “The New Year’s Resolutions That Won’t Fail You,” Oliver Burkeman, NEWSWEEK, January 24,2012, pp.46-49 3. Ibid, Anderson

So, as is my usual intent, I hope that my musings has stirred you to ask if there are things in your life which need to be let go? Many times change is

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survivenow SURVIVAL TASKS FOR 2013 THE NEW YEAR

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.

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you plant. Plan your garden now.

Complete your disaster/ emergency binder. This is a

garden plan. Your sur-

vival 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 don’t know much about gardening now is the time to start learning. Don’t wait until it is time to plant your garden to decide where and what

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 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 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. Don’t forget to restock your items.

Check your library.

Make 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. It’s 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 year’s food storage, milling your own grain, growing sprouts, home canning, dehydrating, freezedrying, etc. There are detailed tables showing the calories of various foods including their pro-

GLOBAL GOOD LUCK TRADITIONS ENGLAND The British place their fortunes for the coming year in the hands of their first guest. They believe the first visitor of each year should be male and bearing gifts.

Traditional gifts are coal for the fire, a loaf for the table and a drink for the master. For good luck, the guest should enter through the front door and leave through the back. Guests who are empty-handed or unwanted are not allowed to enter first.

WALES At the first toll of midnight, the back door is opened and then shut to release the old year and lock out all of its bad luck. Then at the twelfth stroke of the clock, the front door is opened and the New Year is welcomed with all of its luck.

HAITI In Haiti, New Year’s Day is a sign of the year to come.

Haitians wear new clothing and exchange gifts in the hope that it will bode well for the new year.

tein, 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, driver’s licenses, titles, deeds, credit cards, etc.) and save them as PDFs on a password-protected USB flash drive.

SICILY An old Sicilian tradition says good luck will come to those who eat lasagna on New Year’s Day, but woe if you dine on macaroni, for any other noodle will bring bad luck.

SPAIN In Spain, when the clock strikes midnight, the Spanish eat 12 grapes, one with every toll, to bring good luck for the 12 months ahead.

PERU The Peruvian New Year’s custom is a spin on the Spanish tradition of eating 12 grapes at the turn of the year. But in Peru, a 13th grape must be eaten to assure good luck.

GREECE A special New Year’s bread is baked with a coin buried in the dough. The first slice is for the Christ child, the second for the father of the household and the third slice is for the house. If the third slice holds the coin, spring will come early that year.

JAPAN The Japanese decorate their homes in tribute to lucky gods. One tradition, kadomatsu, consists of a pine branch symbolizing longevity, a bamboo stalk symbolizing prosperity, and a plum blossom showing nobility.

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artscene MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY

January 15 – October 26, 2013 Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00am – 4:30pm EXHIBIT: Celebrating 50 Years of the Museum of Anthropology As the MOA commemorates its 50th year, this student-curated retrospective exhibit showcases the Museum’s history through a detailed timeline featuring photographs from the institutional archives and artifacts from around the world. Admission is free.

January 22 – May 19, 2013 Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00am – 4:30pm EXHIBIT: This Beautiful World This touring exhibit features the work of photographer and world traveler Robert Radin. It contains images of the people and landscapes of six continents, a presentation of Radin’s life work selected from more than 6,000 photos. Admission is free.

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Opening February 5 (ongoing) Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00am – 4:30pm EXHIBIT: Chinese Ceramics from the Changsha Kilns: Reflections of Tang Dynasty Openness and Tolerance MOA’s new permanent exhibit provides an overview of the ceramics produced by families at the Changsha Kilns during the Tang Dynasty more than one thousand years ago. The exhibit puts Tang ceramics into their historical, geographic, and cultural context. The Tang Dynasty was a time of peace, prosperity, and acceptance in China, during which Changsha ceramics and other goods were traded to reach as far away as western Asia and Africa.

The exhibit features more than 100 spectacular ceramic objects from the MOA’s Lam Collection.

Thursday, February 7 7:00pm LECTURE: Trade and Treasure: The Silk Road on Land

and Sea Virginia Bower, a scholar of Chinese art and archaeology from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia will present an overview of the history of “The Silk Road” of China including the origin of this term. She will also discuss Tang dynasty Changsha ceramics, comparing and contrasting pieces on display at the Museum with examples in other collections and works that have been excavated or recovered in China and elsewhere including those from a 9th century shipwreck. Admission is free.

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goinggreen PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT IN THE COMING YEAR

too. On cloudy or cold days hang them indoors to dry.

Most resolutions aren’t 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:

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,

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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 it’s 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 carbon emissions by not having to commute, buy lunch, wrestle with your company’s recycling policies, etc.

Learn to recycle something new.

Sure, you’re 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 you’re already doing this, consider starting a compost bin for your organic food scraps, or capturing rainwater for watering plant.

Save money without spending a dime.

It’s easier than it sounds to save money while being green: unplug electronic equipment you aren’t 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.

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 you’ve got one with you when you hit the checkout line.

IN AND AROUND THE GARDEN

Please feed the birds and other small creatures which may not be able to find food due to snow on the ground. For only a few dollars you can feed an enormous number of birds.

If there is snow on the ground and you don’t have a feeder, a simple piece of plywood, a scrap of carpet or even cardboard will create a very good feeding area. You don’t have to be a bird watcher to enjoy the feeling that you get when you’ve helped out one of God’s creatures.

We had a few warm days recently, and some of the bulbs got the foolish idea that spring was near. Probably not a good idea since more icy weather is almost sure to come. Add a little compost and a thick layer of mulch to protect the tender new growth. This is an excellent use for the branches of your discarded Christmas tree.

In the event of snow, be sure to shake or brush off the white stuff from the branches of your evergreens and shrubs. The light fluffy snow poses no real threat, but if it should become wet and frozen, the weight dramatically increases. Branches are more brittle when the plants are dormant, and the weight of the snow may snap them off.

Forsythia and Jasmine sprays can be cut and brought into the house now for forcing brings bloom to your room.

Fireplace ashes should be saved to use as fertilizer for your Iris and other alkaline soil plants.

Don’t forget your house plants! Dust on the foliage can clog the leaf pores, so clean them up a little with a damp cloth, or a quick shower under the tap. Actively growing plants will benefit from a shot of liquid plant food. On very cold nights, it is a good time to close the

curtains or blinds between the window and your house plants. Make certain that your plants have sufficient humidity by setting them on a tray filled with clean pebbles, and a little water, or by simply setting a cup of water nearby.

You can force Hyacinth, Paper White Narcissus, and Lily of the Valley bulbs into bloom indoors, in a shallow bowl of water, or in pots this month.

Extra time this month might well be spent getting the garden tools ready for spring. Sharpen and oil tools such as shovels, shears, and mowers. Power tools such as weedeaters and power mowers may benefit from a good tune-up.

It’s not to early to begin to think of a strategy for new spring plantings. You might want to create a small map of your garden, and use it as a guide for ordering plants and seeds from the catalogs which will be arriving in the mail soon.

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Winter Pet Tips •Brrrr—it’s cold outside! The following guidelines will help you protect your companion animals when the mercury dips.

Keep your cat inside. Outdoors, felines can freeze, become lost or be stolen, injured or killed. Cats who are allowed to stray are exposed to infectious diseases, including rabies, from other cats, dogs and wildlife.

During the winter, outdoor cats sometimes sleep under the hoods of cars. When the motor is started, the cat can be injured or killed by the fan belt. If there are outdoor cats in your area, bang loudly on the car hood before starting the engine to give the cat a chance to escape.

Never let your dog off the leash on snow or ice, especially during a snowstorm, dogs can lose their scent and easily become lost. More dogs are lost during the winter than during any other season, so make sure yours always wears ID tags.

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Thoroughly wipe off your dog’s legs and stomach when he comes in out of the sleet, snow or ice. He can ingest salt, antifreeze or other potentially dangerous chemicals while licking his paws, and his paw pads may also bleed from snow or encrusted ice.

Never shave your dog down to the skin in winter, as a longer coat will provide more warmth. When you bathe your dog in the colder months, be sure to completely dry him before taking him out for a walk.

Own a short-haired breed? Consider getting him a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck with coverage from the base of the tail to the belly. For many dogs, this is regulation winter wear.

Never leave your dog or cat alone in a car during cold weather. A car can act as a refrigerator in the winter, holding in the cold and causing the animal to freeze to death.

Puppies do not tolerate the cold as well as adult dogs, and may be difficult to housebreak during the

winter. If your puppy appears to be sensitive to the weather, you may opt to paper-train him inside. If your dog is sensitive to the cold due to age, illness or breed type, take him outdoors only to relieve himself.

Does your dog spend a lot of time engaged in outdoor activities? Increase his supply of food, particularly protein, to keep him, and his fur, in tip-top shape.

Like coolant, antifreeze is a lethal poison for dogs and cats. Be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle, and consider using products that

contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol. Visit the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center more information.

Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, off the floor and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect.

• 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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goodhealth EXPERT TIPS FOR A HEALTHIER AND HAPPIER YOU THIS YEAR Whether you’re resolving to eat healthy, begin an exercise routine, save money or update your wardrobe, many of these resolutions are easier said than done, as people aren’t sure where to start or how to get motivated to make these important life changes.

Set aside a little time to raid the pantry and clean out items that are old, unhealthy or any that you might be prone to overconsume. Throw food out or, better yet, donate to a local food pantry and make room for new, healthier foods. This exercise also helps you get organized for meal planning, as you can inventory what you have and what you need.

Need more help? There are tons of great technology resources available to help you eat healthy and keep an active and organized lifestyle that fits you, including MSN for Windows 8, which offers a wealth of health tips with just one touch.

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Nearly one third of people who made resolutions in 2012 failed to sick with them, according to a recent survey by MSN and Impulse. Nationally recognized nutrition expert and published author Keri Glassman offers these tips for jumpstarting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle this new year.

*New year, clean pantry – More than 30 percent

of people want to eat healthier in the new year, either by eliminating junk food or pursuing a specific diet.

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more fun to work out with someone else, so recruit a friend or co-worker as a new weight-loss buddy. Finding someone you can brag to about success, confess to about any setbacks and who can motivate you will provide solid support, and maybe even a little bit of healthy competition. Even better if your buddy is someone you perceive to be in better shape than you, since studies show you’ll work out harder.

*Become a planning professional – Nearly 39

percent of people cited a lack of time as the reason they have not achieved new year’s goals in the past.

Planning ahead can make a huge difference and keep you from making last-minute mistakes, like making

that box of macaroni and cheese or skipping the gym. When you go out to eat, look at the menu ahead of time and decide what healthy option you’ll order. You can also strategize to order a child’s portion, split an entree with a friend or ask for fatty or unhealthy sauces and dressings on the side, so you can control portions.

It also helps to write down a list of produce you want to eat for the whole week. People who commit to a concrete plan to eat more fruits and vegetables are twice as likely to stick to it. And it doesn’t hurt that adding veggies to your meal can help you automatically reduce the overall

caloric consumption. Utilizing health and fitness resources that can be with you on the go, like MSN on Windows 8, which you can access from your PC, tablet or phone, can keep you on track and ready for any challenges .

Based on the theory that it takes 21 days to break a habit, if you can stick with these healthy changes for just a few weeks, you will be on your way to a healthier new you. For more tips from Glassman and resources for better living, check out 21 Days to Healthy Habits at HealthyLiving.MSN.com or via a simple swipe on MSN for Windows 8, and find your way to a healthy and happy 2013.

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Slow Food Piedmont’s Second Annual Seed Swap & Potluck at Old Salem

Saturday, January 19, 2013 Single Brothers’ Workshop (10 W. Academy Street) Join the seed swapping fun!

Slow Food Piedmont, with support from the Horticulture Department of Old Salem Museums & Gardens, will be holding the much anticipated annual seed swapping event for both new and long-time heirloom seed growers. Free.

Seed swapping is also story swapping, so this year’s event will provide time to share the known history of special seeds, as well as swap growing experiences with the wide variety of seeds grown and saved in our area.

A potluck lunch is a part of this day of fun, swap, & share – you are invited to bring a dish you love to make from your garden bounty or from a favorite family recipe. Everyone is welcome!

9:00am -10:30am Seeds with Stories Exchange (pre-registration required) This session is designed for seasoned seed savers who are encouraged to bring their seeds, corms, or scions along with their stories to share with other seed savers.

Pre-registration is required; please emailslowfoodpiedmont@gmail.com 11:00am – 1:30pm Seed Swap and Potluck

(open to all) Come one and all – first timers and seasoned swappers! Please bring seeds, stories, and/or questions.

Also, a dish to share.

Local experts will be on hand to answer questions.

In the event of inclement weather, or if Old Salem is closed, the Seed Swap will be cancelled and rescheduled to January 26.

For further information, please email slowfoodpiedmont@gmail.com.

Mocks Church’s Famous Country Ham & Tenderloin What: Country Ham & Tenderloin Breakfast – eat in or take out Country ham, tenderloin, eggs, grits, sausage gravy, biscuits, & beverage Where: Mocks UMC in Advance (at the corner of Mocks Church & Beauchamp Roads) When: Saturday, January 12th , from 6:30 – 10 am.

STILL ONLY $6.00 Everyone is Welcome!

All proceeds to benefit the ministries and projects of the UMM.

• Fax • Color Copies • B&W Copies • Mailbox Rentals • Shipping Supplies

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6255 Towncenter Drive • Clemmons Located Behind Panera Bread on Lewisville-Clemmons Rd

336-712-0505

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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!

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

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

Gift Certificates Available

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

Healthy and Good!

Check out the specials on Facebook.

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!

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Millionaire 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.

PETE’S

Family Restaurant 2661 Lewisville-Clemmons Rd.

Clemmons, NC (336) 766-6793

Millionaire Pie III

This has an unusual crust... meringue and Ritz crackers.

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.

NOW SERVING BREAKFAST Mon-Sat

6:00 am - 11:00 am

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Events at Lewisville Library Photography by local artist Pat Spry in the Library’s Auditorium Gallery during the month of January.

Preschool Storytime - Mary Time Music Tuesday January 8th at 10:30am Join us for music and movement with Mary Time Music!

Preschool storytime is for children ages 3 to 5 years and their caregivers. Call 703-2940 for more information.

Preschool Storytimes Tuesdays January 15th, 22nd and 29th at 10:30am Join us for Preschool Storytime! We’ll read stories, do a craft, and do fingerplays and songs. Preschool storytime is for children ages 3 to 5 years and their caregivers.

Call 703-2940 for more information.

Toddler Storytimes Wednesday January 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th at 10:30am Children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers are invited to join us at the library for Toddler Storytime.

We’ll share books, fingerplays, songs, and have a coloring activity. Call 703-2940 for more information.

Creative Writing Wednesday January 9th at 1:30pm Friends of the Lewisville Library welcome Adults to a free creative writing class.

ABCD’s of Investing in Mutual Funds Saturday January 12th at 10:30am Mutual fund experts, Steve and Larry Hungerford will share their tips and picks at this year’s ABCD’s of Investing in Mutual Funds..Free and open to the public.

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Teen Science: Glow in the Dark Slime Thursday January 17th at 4pm Remember when science was fun? We do. Every third Thursday this spring, join us for eye-opening, occasionally messy science at Lewisville Library.

Ages 12-18. Call 703-2940 for more information.

This month, we’ll be getting our hands dirty with some classic glow-in-the-dark slime.

Friends of the Lewisville Library Book Club January 22nd at 7pm The Friends invite you to a lively discussion. This month’s book is The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb by Melanie Benjamin.

Creative Writing Wednesday January 23rd at 1:30pm Friends of the Lewisville Library welcome Adults to a free creative writing class.

Downloading Media Open Lab Wednesday January 23rd at 1:30pm Bring your device for some hands-on help using our e-book and downloadable audiobook collection. Drop in between 1:30 and 3pm.

Books Alive!

Saturday January 26th at 10:30am Books come alive at the Lewisville Library the last Saturday of every month. Every session starts at 10:30 a.m. with a two minute actor’s warm-up, followed by reading the selected book of the month, and then kids get on their feet and learn by doing. K – 3rd graders will enjoy this interactive program.

Pete’s Now Serving Breakfast!

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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getfit FINDING THE FITNESS PROGRAM THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU

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!

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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.

Step 1: Assess your fitness level

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

Step 2: Determine your fitness goals 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 you’re 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 doesn’t need to be drudgery. You’re more likely to keep up with a fitness

program you enjoy. If you love riding your bicycle, consider 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 you’re 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. Crosstraining 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 depart-

ments 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!

You’ve thought through your likes and dislikes and the pros and cons of various types of fitness programs. Now it’s 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, don’t 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.

Every man should be born again on the first day of January. Start with a fresh page. Take up one hole more in the buckle if necessary, or let down one, according to circumstances; but on the first of January let every man gird himself once more, with his face to the front, and take no interest in the things that were and are past. ~Henry Ward Beecher

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Tips for Making Good New Year’s Resolutions

There is a right way and a wrong way to make a New Year’s 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 you’re like most people, then you’ll 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.

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 don’t use myGoals.com, commit your resolution and plan to writing someplace, such as a notebook or journal.

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4. Think “Year Round,” Not Just New Year’s 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 Year’s 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 it’s 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 isn’t accomplished the day it’s stated, neither is it accomplished the day you reach your goal. Rather, it’s 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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