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Famous Thinkers and Their Inspiring Daily Rituals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Foxx Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Know Your Investment Risk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 The End of the World is Here Near TBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Special in this Issue

Training For Your First 5K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Deer Deterrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Carolina Survivalist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Senior Musings on Reinvention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

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So far 2011 has been a big year for apocalypse theorists. Weʼve seen a devastating quake and tsunami in Japan, violent public revolutions in Egypt, Libya, and other Middle East countries, and an unprecedented rash of flooding and devastating tornados at home.

Doomsday prophesiers tell us the end of days are clearly upon us... and that there is no greater evidence of this than the death of Osama Bin Laden. Since the announcement of Bin Ladenʼs demise, doomsday forums have been buzzing with references to both the Bible and the prophecies of Nostradamus, the 16th Century French seer. Reverend Christopher Burchamʼs message puts it all in proper prospective: “The Bible also makes it plain (in Matthew 24:36 and Mark 13:32) that none of us know the day nor hour of Christʼs return so any attempts to pinpoint a date are futile.”

The spirit of our country is best demonstrated by the images of courage and commitment as people join together to move beyond these brutal disasters. We also applaud and revere our troops who are fighting to keep wars away from our country and pray for their courage and safe return.

Let’s all make plans to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Village of Clemmons on Monday, July 4 at the Clemmons Civic Club. Bring your yard chair and plan for an afternoon of free entertainment. In addition to music, food, and fun, the event will honor servicemen/Veterans and volunteer workers that make Clemmons such a great place!

Attention Ariel Bouvier Fans! Ariel has been writing her award-winning column “My Dysfunctional Family Tree” for over 9 years and has published a best-selling book about some of her most bizarre relatives. She recently decided that she would like to pursue another avenue of creativity. We would like to hear from our readers. Please let us know what you think...

Have a great month and enjoy this issue as much as we enjoyed bringing it you! And remember to let us be your VOICE…

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Many find it interesting to glimpse inside the lives of famous thinkers in an effort to understand where such thought and intelligence is rooted. In that vein, here is a peek into the routines and rituals that writers, philosophers, and statesmen have depended on to keep their work on track and their thoughts flowing. Whether you need inspiration to make it through the next college semester or are working on a future best-selling novel, explore these daily rituals you may want to incorporate into your life.

C.S. Lewis - Writer and thinker C.S. Lewis had a very clear schedule of his day, with activities such as work, walking, meals, tea, and socializing down to the very hour they should be done. He even describes when beer should be enjoyed (not at 11:00 for fear of running over the allotted 10 minutes for the break).

John Cheever -American writer John Cheever wore his only suit of clothing each morning as he rode the elevator down to a basement room where he worked. Upon arriving, he would undress to his underwear, hang up his suit, and get to work. He would dress to go back upstairs for lunch and again at the end of his day when he would ride the elevator back home.

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Famous Thinkers and Their Inspiring Daily Rituals Stephen King - This famed writer keeps to a strict routine each day, starting the morning with a cup of tea or water and his vitamin. King sits down to work between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. in the same seat with his papers arranged on his desk in the same way. He claims that starting off with such consistency provides a signal to his mind in preparation for his work.

Gertrude Stein - This famous writer discovered inspiration in her car. Apparently she would sit in her parked car and write poetry on scraps of paper.

Immanuel Kant - Kant would begin his day with one or two cups of weak tea and a pipe of tobacco.

While smoking, he would meditate.

He would then prepare for his lectures, conduct lectures from 7 to 11 a.m., write, then have lunch. Lunch would be followed by a walk and time with his friend. The evening would consist of a bit more light work and reading.

Barack Obama -Taking care of physical fitness and family are two important elements of President Obama始s daily ritual. He starts his day with a workout at 6:45 a.m., reads several newspapers, has breakfast with his family, and then starts his work day just before 9 a.m. in the morning. He may work as late as 10 p.m. some evenings, but always stops to have dinner with his family each day.

Alexander Dumas - Whether or not he had heard the adage about keeping the doctor away, the writer of The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers, Dumas started each day eating an apple under the Arc de Triomphe.

Benjamin Franklin - Franklin kept to a tight schedule, starting his day waking at 4 a.m. Until 8 a.m., he would wake, wash, eat breakfast, and think about what he would accomplish for the day. From 8 a.m. to 12

Noon, he worked. Lunch was from 12-1 p.m., where he ate, read, or looked over his accounts. He then worked until 5 p.m. The evening was filled with dinner, music or conversation, a look back over his day, and then bed at 10.

Haruki Murakami - This popular Japanese novelist sticks to a specific daily schedule that begins at 4 a.m.when he awakes. He writes for five or six hours, then either runs 10K or swims. After his workout, he reads and listens to music until he goes to bed at 9 p.m. Murakami claims that writing a novel requires both the physical and mental strength that his routine provides.

Franz Kafka - Kafka started his day at his job from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Afterward he would lunch until 3:30, then sleep until 7:30. Upon waking, he would do exercises and have dinner with his family. He began writing at 11 p.m. in the evening, usually working until 1 or 2 in the morning–sometimes later.

Toni Morrison - Writer Toni Morrison describes not only her daily routine, but the importance of rituals to writers. Morrison describes her own ritual involving making a cup of coffee and watching the light come into the day. Her habit of rising early was first formed as the mother to three children, but after her children left home, she discovered a routine of her own–that still includes early mornings. Morrison urges all writers to look at what time of day they are most productive and what type of surrounding is most conducive to their work to help form rituals that will promote creativity.

Ingmar Bergman - This famous director, writer, and producer of film and drama demanded quiet and set schedules. He had a set time for beginning work, taking lunch, and ending work. He disliked noise, meeting new people, and crowds of people.

Aldous Huxley - This famous thinker and writer would start early each day sharing a breakfast with his wife. He would work uninterrupted until lunchtime.

After lunch, he and his wife would go for a drive or a walk, then he would return to work again from 5 to 7 p.m., then have dinner. After dinner, his wife would read to him until almost midnight. Due to an eye illness early in life that left Huxley with very poor eyesight, he relied heavily on his wife to do many activities for him besides reading. She often typed his manuscripts.

Gunter Grass - This German writer starts his day at 9 or 10 p.m. with a long breakfast that includes reading and music. Afterwards, he begins working, taking only a break for coffee in the afternoon, and finishes at 7 in the evening. He claims that he needs daylight to work effectively. When he writes at night, the work comes easily, but upon reading it in the morning, appears to be of lesser quality.

John Grisham - When Grisham first began writing, he still had his day job as a lawyer. In order to do both, he stuck to a ritual of waking at 5 a.m. and shower, then head off to his office, just five minutes from home. He had to be sitting at his desk with a cup of coffee and a yellow legal pad by 5:30 p.m.. He gave himself a goal of writing one page per day. Sometimes this page went as quickly as ten minutes while other days required one or two hours. After finishing his daily page of writing, Grisham would then turn his attention to his day job.

How to Build Rituals The Three Elements of a Ritual

A clear ritual includes these three elements: When - At what time are you going to do the activity?

Where - Where are you going to do it?

How - In what manner, in what order, and using what?

Examples of Rituals to Build

You can completely transform your life by creating many of these powerful, energy-giving rituals. Here are some examples: - Your morning ritual: what are the first 5 to 10 things you do every morning, after waking up?

- Your daily workout schedule - A daily walk - Your learning or reading ritual - Your time-management ritual - Your personal renewal time ritual - Going on a one day fast - Your art ritual - Your writing ritual When building rituals, donʼt try to do everything at once. Work on one or two (maximum three) rituals at a time, until they become automatic.

Be very clear about the when, where and how, and create plenty of rituals for your own renewal and rejuvenation time!

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TRAINING FOR YOUR FIRST 5K Always pay attention to what your body tells you. Before beginning any running program, see a doctor.

Although most people have no problem if they start exercising slowly, be alert to unusual symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, aching joints or frequent muscle cramps.

Call a doctor if any of these occur.

Warm up before you run and cool down afterward with 5-15 minutes of stretching exercises.

Stretching improves flexibility and helps protect against injury and muscle strain.

Try a variety of stretching exercises for different parts of the body, including arms, shoulders, back, chest, stomach, buttocks, thighs and calves. Stretching exercises often stress movements you do naturally, such as reaching the hands toward the ceiling or making circles with the feet and ankles. Aerobic exercises such as running cause the heart to beat faster and breathing to come

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more rapidly, so be aware of your body changes. Drink plenty of water.

Stay hydrated at all times, whether training or racing.

Making the commitment to race adds discipline to your training schedule and provides motivation that will make it easier to work hard. You may even drop a few pounds. So pick a race to train for. You may not break any world records, but you should get through your first race with flying colors. You will be ready to run your first 5K after only two months of training. Let the eight-week training count downs begin!

Week 1: Monday - rest or run/walk about 30 minutes Tuesday - 1.5 mile run Wednesday - rest or run/walk Thursday - 1.5 mile run Friday - rest Saturday - 1.5 mile run Sunday - 60-minute walk.

Week 2: Monday - rest or run/walk Tuesday - 1.75 mile run Wednesday - rest or run/walk Thursday - 1.5-mile run Friday - rest Saturday - 1.75 mile run Sunday - 60-minute walk.

Week 3: Monday - rest or run/ walk Tuesday - 2 mile run Wednesday - rest or run/walk Thursday - 1.5-mile run Friday - rest Saturday - 2-mile run Sunday - 60-minute walk.

Week 4: Monday - rest or run/walk Tuesday - 2.25 mile run

Wednesday - rest or run/walk Thursday - 1.5-mile run Friday - rest Saturday - 2.25 mile run Sunday - 60-minute walk.

Week 5: Monday - rest or run/walk Tuesday - 2.5 mile run Wednesday - rest or run/walk Thursday - 2 mile run Friday - rest Saturday - 2.5-mile run Sunday - 60-minute walk.

Week 6: Monday - rest or run/walk Tuesday - 2.75 mile run Wednesday - rest or run/walk Thursday - 2-mile run Friday - rest Saturday - 2.75-mile run; Sunday - 60-minute walk.

Week 7: Monday - rest or run/walk Tuesday - 3-mile run Wednesday - rest or run/walk Thursday - 2-mile run Friday - rest Saturday - 3-mile run Sunday - 60-minute walk.

Week 8: Monday - rest or run/walk Tuesday - 3-mile run Wednesday - rest Thursday - rest or run/walk Friday - rest Saturday - rock & roll in your first 5K run Sunday - recover.

Now go out and support a local charity event by running in a 5K.

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Choosing between two visions for America

By Congresswoman Virginia Foxx

Last month, the House of Representatives passed a landmark budget with $5.8 trillion in spending cuts. It also included a proposal to reform and save Medicare for future generations, while leaving it untouched for current retirees.

Critics lambasted the budget for its “draconian” spending cuts and for “destroying” Medicare. These distortions ignore the fact that the federal government is currently borrowing 40 cents of each dollar it spends and that Medicare is broken and, if left unfixed, is headed for bankruptcy in nine short years.

Guess what got lost in the avalanche of news coverage of the budget debate? The alternative to the House-passed budget, known as the Presidentʼs Budget. To help decide which is the best path to take, here are the facts of the budgets to help you compare President Obamaʼs budget proposal and the House-passed budget.

First, take a look at the spending levels in the two budgets. The Housepassed budget reduces spending by $5.8 trillion and brings most federal departments to below 2008 prestimulus spending levels. President Obamaʼs budget, on the other hand, increases spending by $400 billion.

Next, consider how the two budgets treat federal taxes. The House budget halts all new tax increases proposed or implemented by President Obama and completely reforms the tax code to eliminate its confusing multitude of loopholes and restore tax fairness.

In contrast, President Obamaʼs budget imposes $1.5 trillion in tax increases

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and keeps in place the highest business taxes in the developed world.

trillion relative to the Presidentʼs budget.

These are very dramatic differences on taxes and spending. While the House budget assumes government is spending too much, the Presidentʼs budget assumes Americans are taxed too little. However, an April 2011 Gallup poll found that, by a more than 3-to-1 margin, Americans say the government spends too much, rather than taxes too little.

These are only a few of the reasons that I supported the House-passed budget. It is the only plan that gets spending under control and reduces the size of Washingtonʼs bureaucracy. At the same time it puts us on a path to economic prosperity and makes us more competitive in the global marketplace by simplifying our tax code, reducing our indebtedness to foreign holders of our debt and setting the stage for more jobs being created.

This “no more over-spending” sentiment underscores why the House budget reduces the size of the federal government. For example, the federal government historically has been about 20% of the economy or smaller. Recently, however, overspending has grown the federal government to closer to 25% of economy.

In response to this government bloat, the House budget returns government back to 20% of the economy within five years and to 15% of the economy within 40 years. As you may have guessed, the Presidentʼs budget does not shrink the government. Instead government spending never drops below 23% of the economy under his budget.

Finally, the two budgets take very different approaches to the debt and deficit. The House budget will reduce the deficit to below $1 trillion for the first time in four years.

On the other hand, the Presidentʼs proposal projects a $1.2 trillion deficit next year. His budget also adds $9.1 trillion to the national debt over the next 10 years, while the House budget reduces the debt by $4.7

With these facts in mind, Iʼm interested to hear which budget you would prefer. You can take a brief survey on my website at www.foxx.house.gov to make your voice heard on this issue. You can also review very detailed descriptions of the two different budgets from the House Budget Committee and the White House. Decide which budget you think is best for Americaʼs future and then let me know. Iʼm looking forward to your feedback.

Editorʼs 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 1-866-677-8968 or e-mail her from her website, www.foxx.house.gov.

Great American Backyard Campout Sponsored by National Wildlife Federation

June 25, 2011

We need to give back to our children what they donʼt even know theyʼve lost, a connection to the natural world. A great place to start is by having your family participate in the 7th annual Great American Backyard Campout on June 25. National Wildlife Federationʼs fundraising event encourages parents and kids alike to trade screen time for green time by spending a night under the stars.

In the last two decades, childhood has literally moved indoors with kids spending more than seven hours per day in front of electronic media. The average American child now spends just four to seven minutes outside in unstructured play each day. Simply put, the nature of childhood has changed, and there isnʼt much nature in it. Studies show that outdoor time helps children grow lean and strong, enhances creativity and attention spans, decreases aggression, and boosts classroom performance. Bottom line; healthier, happier kids.

A night under the stars will help kids understand why itʼs called the GREAT outdoors. As part of National Wildlife Federationʼs Be Out There movement, the Great American Backyard Campout lets kids explore a whole other world right in their own backyard, together with neighbors, with friends at a local camp ground, or at a large community camping event. For those looking to camp beyond their own backyard, the Campout website helps locate organized Campouts across the country.

When you register your Campout on National Wildlife Federationʼs web site you get helpful information to make your camping experience a fun one including recipes, nocturnal wildlife guides, campfire songs and games, nature activities and more. National Wildlife Federation inspires Americans to protect wildlife for our childrenʼs future.

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Preventing The Unseen Signs Of Aging From botox to hair color and everything in between, some people go to great lengths to disguise the signs of aging.

However, despite the wisdom that comes with getting older, we often overlook the less visible signs of age, like everyday activities becoming more difficult, which can have a more significant impact our lives than a few wrinkles.

Muscle Loss

ity is only one ingredient in a recipe for better muscle health.

Make sure youʼre eating a balanced diet that includes protein, fiber and brightly colored fruits and vegetables. And thereʼs something new to help rebuild muscle strength: there are new protein drinks designed to help rebuild muscle and strength naturally lost over time.

Muscle loss can occur as young as age 40, causing weakness or lack of energy may force people to give up or cut back on activities they once enjoyed. But the good news, according to muscle health experts, is that muscle loss can not only be prevented but even reversed, allowing people to stay active and vibrant.

“Getting older is a fact of life, so we should take action now to protect our muscles so we can stay healthy as we age,” says Dr. Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine for adults over age 40. “Strong muscles help people continue doing the things they love. Taking steps today to protect and strengthen our muscles can keep us active and independent, leading to a greater quality of life down the road.”

Dr. Wright offers her expert tips on how to take charge of your muscle health:

Get a move on: Even if

youʼre completely new to exercising, daily activity is important and thereʼs no better time to get active than right now. Start out with the basics, like taking daily walks around your neighbor-

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Feed your Muscles: Regular activ-

Look for drinks that contain Revigor (TM) (a source of HMB), a naturally occurring amino acid metabolite that comes from protein. Revigor can help protect muscle cells, preserve muscle tissue and promote muscle growth so you can keep doing the things you love. hood. Once that becomes a habit, switch up your routine with other light activities. Daily exercise can also reduce the risks for diabetes, breast cancer, heart conditions and even depression.

Take the muscle test:

Test yourself and see just how strong you are. There are many simple, athome tests that you can do to measure the strength of your muscles.

For instance, do as many pushups as possible until exhaustion to test your upper body strength. For average 40-somethings, men should be able to complete 21 to 28 pushups and women should complete 18 to 24 modified pushups. Check online for other methods to measure strength.

Use it or lose it:

The old adage is true. Muscles can deteriorate with time if you donʼt use them regularly, leaving you feeling weak. But there is good news: Studies show that muscle atrophy from inactivity is reversible no matter your age, so the more you use your muscles, the stronger theyʼll be.

While the aging process canʼt be stopped, muscle loss can be prevented or even reversed with exercise and proper nutrition. Everyone, from weekend walkers to after-work athletes, can take simple steps now to build and maintain strong, healthy muscles and continue doing the activities they enjoy for years to come. Donʼt wait! Make muscle building a part of your daily routine.

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My Dysfunctional Family Tree

by Ariel Bouvier

I am taking a much needed vacation or should I say “staycation.” Itʼs really hard these days to find chicken and goat sitters. Plus I need someone to spray that egg deer repellent on all of my plants and thatʼs about a two hour job. The rabbit, which now has a custom-built little home downstairs, has to be transported twice a week to have play time with the kids. Abby, my Lab, jumped on the mail carriers car , and now I canʼt receive packages at home. So if there are any goat herding, chicken loving, dog training, peace seeking, rabbit experts out there let me know. I might get a vacation after all! peace & love, ariel twitter.com/arielbouvier

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GOING GREEN

KEEP YOUR COOL AND STAY GREEN As the temperature rises, so does the cost of cooling your home, especially if you use an air conditioner.

Obviously, the best way to keep your home cool during the summer is to use an air conditioner to keep the temperature down, but there are other options that donʼt raise your energy bill quite significantly. Air conditioners may offer tempting temporary relief from summer heat, but theyʼre a huge environmental no-no. You may be cooling your home, but the fossil fuels youʼre burning in the process are only making your summers hotter.

This summer try these environmentally-friendly alternatives.

Fans and Ceiling Fans •If youʼre looking for ways to beat the heat, a ceiling fan can be a great investment for your home. This one appliance can make a room feel 6 or 7 degrees cooler, and even the most power-hungry fan costs less than $10 a month to use if you keep it on for 12 hours a day. Good fans make it possible for you to raise your thermostat setting and save on air-conditioning costs. Fans donʼt use much energy, but when air is circulating, it feels much cooler. Ceiling fans are best, but a good portable fan can be very effective as well.

•You should remember that even mild air movement of 1 mph can make you feel three or four degrees cooler. Also make sure your ceiling fan is turned for summer – you should feel the air blown downward.

Shades, Drapes, or Blinds •Install white window shades, drapes, or blinds to reflect heat away from the house. Close blinds, shades and draperies facing the sun (east-facing win-

dows in the morning and west-facing windows in the afternoon) to keep the sunʼs heat out and help fans or air conditioners cool more efficiently.

Always remember that the best way to keep your home cool is to keep the heat out.

Internal Heat •The most common sources of internal heat gain are; appliances, electronic devices, and lighting. Be aware from where the heat is comming.Now if you have air conditioning, use it wisely.

•Unless you absolutely need them, turn off incandescent lights and heatgenerating appliances. Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescents; they produce the same light but use a fifth the energy and heat.

You should also try to avoid heatgenerating activities, such as cooking, on hot days or during the hottest part of the day. If you are cooking, use “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.

your range fan to vent the hot air out of your house. By reducing the amount of heat in your home, you will have to use less energy to cool it.

Plants •Plant trees or shrubs to shade air conditioning units, but not block the airflow. A unit operating in the shade uses less electricity.

Deciduous trees planted on the south and west sides will keep your house cool in the summer and allow the sunlight to warm the house during the winter. For example just three trees, properly placed around a house, can save between $100 and $250 annually in cooling and heating costs, and daytime air temperatures can be 3 degrees to 6 degrees cooler in tree-shaded neighborhoods. Use nature to your advantage when landscaping.

Other Things to Remember •Humidity makes room air feel warmer, so reduce indoor humidity. Minimize mid-day washing and drying clothes, showering, and cooking. And when you must do these things, turn on ventilating fans to help extract warm, moist air.

•Avoid landscaping with lots of unshaded rock, cement, or asphalt on the south or west sides because it increases the temperature around the house and radiates heat to the house after the sun has set.

•If the attic isnʼt already insulated or is under-insulated, insulate it NOW. Upgrading from 3 inches to 12 inches can cut cooling costs by 10 percent.

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BIZARRE NEWS TWITTER HELPS WOMAN TRACK DOWN BIKE THIEF BOULDER, CO -- A Boulder woman says her savvy social media skills are what reunited her with a stolen bike.

Elaine Ellis returned home to find that her bike lock had been ripped out of a brick wall and her $500 bike missing. She quickly tweeted news of her missing cycle and included a cell phone photo a neighbor took of the thief as the crime was happening.

Ellis is a social media manager and has more than 3,000 followers.

Less than five hours after she sent out the tweet, one of her Twitter followers spotted the thief and informed police. Officers arrested 41-year-old transient David Carroll Oldham on suspicion of theft.

OHIO PAIR SERVE TIME IN POOL FOR RAFTING OFFENSE PAINESVILLE, OH -- A northeast Ohio couple found themselves up to their ankles in trouble for rafting on a flood-swollen river without life preservers and lying about it afterward.

A judge sentenced them to stand in a tiny swimming pool while wearing life jackets and handing out water safety brochures at a festival in Painesville, 30 miles northeast of Cleveland. Twenty-year-old Grace Nash and 22-year-old Bruce Crawford pleaded guilty to misdemeanor misconduct during an emergency. Searchers spent hours looking for them last month after they were spotted on the Grand River. They made it to land but lied to an official about being in the water. They chose

active warrants for Greenʼs arrest for failure to pay fines and he was arrested after putting down his leaf blower..

the pool punishment and community service over 60 days in jail.

WOMEN ʻPLAY WRESTLINGʼ BEFORE HOTEL FALL ATLANTA, GA -- A hospital spokeswoman says a Kentucky woman who fell from a 10th-floor Atlanta hotel window remains in critical condition.Witnesses told Atlanta police that 30-year-old model LaShawna Threatt and a second woman were “play wrestling” in a room at the Atlanta Midtown hotel around 3: 15 a.m. when they crashed through a window and fell several stories onto a slanted glass ceiling above a sunroom.

Rescuers found Threatt dead on the sunroom roof.

MAINE MAN ARRESTED AFTER ʻPOCKET DIALINGʼ 911 BANGOR, ME -- Police in Maine say a man wanted for failing to pay fines accidentally helped officers find him when he repeatedly “pocket dialed” 911 while doing yard work. Police say 29-year-old James Green was using a backpack leaf blower when he kept calling 911 without realizing it. Police Lt. Jeff Millard says officers were able to determine where the calls were coming from by triangulating the signal from Greenʼs phone. There were two

PROSECUTOR: CARJACK SUSPECT RAN OUT OF GAS BELMONT, CA -- California prosecutors say a man who carjacked a vehicle in Belmont was arrested while he was sitting in the car after it ran out of gas about eight miles away. Twenty-year-old Stephan Allen, of Rohnert Park, pled not guilty to a felony carjacking charge.

Heʼs accused of stealing a Honda Civic from the parking lot of a pizzeria after a woman and her 5-yearold daughter got out. The California Highway Patrol arrested Allen about two hours later after the car ran out of gas on a highway overpass.

WRONG NUMBER: DRUG SUSPECT CALLS OFFICER BROWNWOOD, TX -- A West Texas police officer did the right thing after he wrongly had received a call from a man allegedly seeking drugs. He arrested him. Brownwood Officer Aaron Taylor on Wednesday got a cellphone call from a man who accidentally dialed the wrong number and mentioned wanting something. Assistant Chief James Fuller says Taylor told the caller he had the wrong number, then the man called again about “trying to get some weed.” The Brownwood Bulletin reports Taylor offered to swap marijuana for prescription drugs, then met with and arrested James Dunn and Bertha Dunn.

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When you invest, you take some risks. While you canʼt totally avoid these risks, you can take steps to help reduce their impact and increase your comfort level. And the more comfortable you are with your investments, the easier it will be to follow a long-term strategy that can help you meet your goals.

Letʼs look at the most common types of risk related to investing, along with some suggestions on helping to reduce these risks: Losing principal — This type of risk is most closely associated with investing.

For example, when you purchase a stock, you know that its value could go up or down. If it drops below your purchase price, and you then sell your shares, you will lose some of your principal.

are “called,” or repurchased by the issuer. (You can help protect against this by purchasing bonds that have some degree of “call protection” and by owning bonds with different maturities.)

Losing purchasing power — This risk largely applies to fixed-rate investments such as certificates of deposit (CDs). To illustrate: If you purchase a CD that pays 2%, and the inflation rate is 3%, you are actually losing purchasing power.

Your response — Despite their vulnerability to inflation, CDs can offer you some valuable benefits, such as preservation of principal.

Yet if you are concerned about fighting inflation, you may want to look for investments than have the potential to offer rising income, such as dividendpaying stocks. In fact, you can find stocks that have increased their dividends for many consecutive years. (Be aware, though, that companies can reduce or eliminate dividends at any time. Also, an investment in stocks fluctuates, and you could lose your principal.)

Apart from these individual techniques to reduce investment-related risk, you should also save early and save often — because the more money you accumulate, the greater your ability to follow a long-term strategy that reflects your personal risk tolerance. Thatʼs why itʼs a good idea to contribute as much as possible over the years to your IRA and 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan.

Know Your Investment Risks and How to Respond

Your response — You canʼt eliminate the risk of losing principal, but by owning a mix of stocks, bonds, government securities and other types of investments, you can help reduce the impact of volatility on your portfolio. Keep in mind, though, that diversification, by itself, canʼt guarantee a profit or protect against loss.

Losing value when interest rates change — This type of risk primarily affects fixed-income investments, such as bonds. If you purchase a bond that pays, say, a 4% interest rate, and the market rate goes up to 5%, then the value of your bond will drop because no one will be willing to pay you the full price for it when newer, higher-yielding bonds are available.

Your response — You can combat, or even ignore, interest rate risk by holding your bonds until they mature. By doing so, youʼll get your full principal back, provided the issuer doesnʼt default, and youʼll continue to receive regular interest payments unless the bonds

By understanding the different types of investment risk, and by acting to help lessen them, you can reduce much of the stress sometimes associated with investing — while you increase your prospects for achieving your objectives.

Editorʼs Note: This article was provided by Campbell Thompson, 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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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

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BOATING SAFETY TIPS Learn to swim. The best thing anyone can do to stay safe in and around the water is to learn to swim. This includes anyone participating in any boating activity. The American Red Cross has swimming courses for people of any age and swimming ability. To enroll in a swim course, contact your local Red Cross chapter.

Alcohol and boating don’t mix. Alcohol impairs your judgment, balance, and coordination -- over 50 percent of drownings result from boating incidents involving alcohol. For the same reasons it is dangerous to operate an automobile while under the influence of alcohol, people should not operate a boat while drinking alcohol.

Look for the label. Use Coast Guard-approved life jackets for yourself and your passengers when boating and fishing.

Watch the weather: Know local weather conditions and prepare for electrical storms. Watch local news programs. Stop boating as soon as you see or hear a storm.

Develop a float plan. Anytime you go out in a boat, give a responsible person details about where you will be and how long you will be gone.

Find a boating course in your area.

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Natural Insect Repellents The American Chemical Society has reported that researchers at Iowa State University found nepetalactone, the essential oil in catnip (Nepeta cataria) , to be about 10 times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than synthetic repellent.

Catnip Mosquito Spray 2 cups catnip leaves 3-4 cups rice vinegar Rinse herbs, crush and then place them in a clean quart jar and cover with vinegar.

Seal jar and store in a dark place for two weeks and shake daily. After two weeks strain into a clean jar, seal and refrigerate for up to 4 months.

Herbal Mosquito Spray 1 cup of distilled water 1/2 cup lemon juice 15 drops of peppermint oil 1 shot of Vodka 10 drops of lavender oil Place all ingredients in a clean spray bottle and store in the refrigerator. Shake well before each use.

Pure and Natural Insect Repellent This spray is so pure and good for you that you can spray it freely all over your skin, including your face. You can even safely inhale it.

In an 8 ounce spray bottle mix: 1/2 tsp. peppermint 1 tsp. cedarwood 1 tsp. eucalyptus 2 tsp. citronella 1 1/2 tsp. lemongrass Fill the remainder of the bottle with Witch Hazel. SHAKE WELL before each use and apply often. Essential oils can be bought at health food stores or online. Be sure the bottle says “pure” essential oil.

June 21st

Let the light shine…

During the summer solstice the sun sits highest in the sky. This is the longest day of the year and the beginning of the summer season. We feel the solar energy pouring down upon the Earth, vitalizing and strengthening us. The Summer Solstice is a time to reflect on the growth of the season. Seeds planted in the Earth as well as the seeds of our souls. A time of cleansing and renewal. A time of joyous love and growth. Make an agreement of something that you will do to improve life, bring light and love into this world in your own way and begin to carry it out.

“A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.”

St. Francis of Assisi

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What’ s Happening?

June 3- 12 - Twin City Stage Presents the Comedy "Duck Hunter Shoots Angel:" A sleazy tabloid journalist and photographer say good-bye to their half-man-halfalligator in the NYC newsroom and travel to Alabama to interview two duck hunters who fear . . . THEY SHOT AN ANGEL! And they've got the wings to prove it! For more information, visit www.twincitystage.org.

June 4 - Flea Market at Humane Society of Davie County: 8-11 AM at The Adoption Center on Eaton Road in Mocksville. For more information, visit Www.davienchumane.org.

June 4 - The Sixth Annual Salute! NC Wine Celebration is back. Our little downtown wine festival is growing.

Salute! NC will be held on Saturday, June 4 in downtown Winston-Salem. Over 30 wineries and vineyards from around the state will be participating. For more information, visit www.salutencwine.com June 5-26 - Triad Stage Presents Masquerade: Triad Stage concludes the celebrated 10th Anniversary season with Masquerade by Ludvig Holberg, adapted and directed

by Preston Lane. The hot new place to party is a masquerade where the young and hip go wild. Two fathers arrange the marriage of their children, but when the kids fall in love behind masks with someone they think they've never met, everything that can go wrong is almost certain to get even worse. Add in a mother who just wants to dance, faithful servants determined to protect young love and enough disguises to make your head spin.

You'll laugh your mask off! The production contains adult language and themes. Masquerade runs June 5-26, 2011.

Opening Night is Friday, June 10. The production is part of THEATRE 232, Triad Stage and the UNC-G summer festival. For more information, call the box office at (330) 272-0160 or visit www.triadstage.org.

June 9-12 - 7th Annual Texas Pete Twin City Ribfest at the Dixie Classic Fairgrounds: The Texas Pete Twin City RibFest, a 4-day food festival at the Dixie Classic Fairgrounds in Winston-Salem will be held Thursday, June 9 through Sunday, June 12. There will be nationally known ribbers at the event, including Pigfoot (OH), Carolina Rib King (SC), Big Boned BBQ (TN), Texas Outlaws (KY), Camp 31 BBQ (AL), Texas Thunder BBQ (TX), Porky Chicks BBQ (AK), and Winston-Salem's own Bibs Downtown. The festival will also include performance stages with regional and national music acts. Over 20 during the festival including headliner “Mother's Finest.”

Admission is only $7 for adults although there are several ticket packages if you plan on bring your crew. Children 12 and under are admitted free. For more information, visit www.twincityribfest.com.

June 11 - BAA, MOO, AND COCK-ADOODLE-DO! 10 AM-4 PM at 308 Horne Creek Farm Road .in Pinnacle.

Bring your children out to Home Creek Living Historical farm to meet and learn about rare and endangered farm animals.

Wooly sheep, two Blue Tick hounds, and a variety of chickens, guineas, and turkeys are just some of the animals you will see. Activities include wagon rides, children's games, an art contest and more! Prizes awarded for the best artwork depicting our animal friends. Donation requested to attend.

Fee for food and drinks. For more information, call (336) 325-2298 or visit www.nchistoricsites.org/horne/horne.htm.

June 11 - FIDDLIN' WITH WOOD: Bluegrass and Wood Carvers' Competition will held behind the Brock Performing Arts Center at the Clement Grove Masonic Picnic Grounds in Mocksville. Great artists! Great music!

Great Food! Proceeds from Fiddlin' With Wood will go to the Mocksville Masonic Lodge. For more information, call (336) 751-3112 or visit www.daviearts.org

June 11 - BETHANIA CELEBRATES 252 BIRTHDAY: 10 AM - 3 PM. Celebrate the 252nd Anniversary of the Bethania, presented by the Town of Bethania. This year's event will focus on our community's agricultural heritage.

Admission is free. For more information, call (336) 9220434 or visit www.townofbethania.org.

June 11 - Audubon Society Of Forsyth County Second Saturday Birdwalk: Audubon Society of Forsyth County holds its Second Saturday Birdwalk on June 11 at 8 AM at Civitan Park. Meet in the parking lot behind WSSU's Anderson Center off of Martin Luther King Blvd. Bring binoculars and water. Free. Public invited.

June 16-26 - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: A musical re-telling of the classic Mark Twain story of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," will be presented by Kernersville Little Theatre, Fitzpatrick Auditorium, Kernersville Elementary School. For more information, call (336) 9936556 or visit www.kltheatre.com.

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What’ s Happening?

Astronomy Observation at SciWorks On Saturday, June 11, from 8:30 to 11:00 PM, the Forsyth Astronomical Society and SciWorks Planetarium will have an astronomy observation at SciWorks. The public is invited to attend this free observation event!

This will be an excellent opportunity to view the planet Saturn, several deep-sky objects, and the spring and summer constellations.Participants will meet in the SciWorks parking lot. Visitors may arrive or depart as they wish. As a courtesy to those present, if you arrive after dark, please turn off your headlights and drive slowly with just your parking lights when you enter the parking lot.

Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances may cancel the observation. Call SciWorks after 5:30 PM on June 11 at 336-767-6730 for cancellation information. The next observation will be at SciWorks on August 6, 2011.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn about telescopes.

If you have recently purchased one, would like some tips on using one, or if you are just considering purchasing one, there will be many friendly amateur astronomers on hand, as well as many nice telescopes to look through.

Arrive before sunset so you will have time to look at the various instruments and get your questions answered before dark.

June 17 - Sam Robinson At Old Winston Social Club.

10 PM - 1 AM. Don't miss Sam Robinson live at the Old Winston Social Club! In January 2010, Robinson released “Five Gallon Groove” featuring Oteil and Kofi Burbridge of Allman Brothers and Derek Trucks Band fame and Grammy-winning Gospel drummer Calving Napper. The album placed as high as #2 on the Homegrown Music Network radio charts and #3 on the Jambands.com /Relix magazine radio charts. For more information, call (336)723-0060 or visit www.OldWinstonSocialClub.com.

July 22-24 - North Carolina Players Championship: Tanglewood is excited to announce that the 8th Annual North Carolina Players Championship will be held July 22-24. The event is open to amateurs with a USGA handicap index of 12 or less. A Senior Division is open to contestants 50 and over. Entries must be received by Thursday, July 14. For more information, call the Tanglewood Golf Shop at (336)703-6420.

June 25 - The 11th Annual Debbie Burchett Endowment Fund Golf Tournament Benefiting Cancer Services, Inc. will be held at Salem Glen Country Club in Clemmons. The Debbie Burchett Endowment Fund is a Cancer Services, Inc. permanent endowment fund that was created in the Spring of 2000 to assist people undergoing cancer treatment. The fund was named in honor of Debbie Burchett for her inspiration and service to people in the Winston-Salem area with cancer. The purpose of the fund is to provide financial support to people without adequate means to cover ancillary costs related to cancer treatment.

These needs include prosthetic products, transportation, child care, home care and other related expenses. These costs are not normally reimbursed by medical insurance, or other private funds. Through Cancer Services, Inc. eligible recipients are identified and grants are provided from the fund for distribution to those with essential needs. You can participate in this annual event in a variety of ways. Sponsorship Opportunities range from “Title Sponsor” to “Tournament Friend.” For more information, please see our ad or call (336) 766-0385.

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D e e r

Deterrent Dogs A dog that will actively chase away deer is probably the number one, most effective deer deterrent there is.

However your dog can not stand guard day and night.

The Scarecrow The Scarecrow is a motion activated sprinkler that works both day and night. It not only scares away deer, but is effective for cats, dogs, rabbits, racoons and larger birds. It sprays a maximum 35 foot stream of water for 3 seconds. One 9 volt battery will provide approximately 3000 bursts of water. Works on water pressure between 30 - 80 psi (use a pressure reducer at higher psi).

Liquid Fence ® All natural, long lasting Liquid Fence ® Deer & Rabbit Repellent will stop deer and rabbits from eating your flowers, shrubs, vegetable plants, trees and vines. And rest assured, it will not harm your plants or animals! The man-

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ufacturer offers a written 100% money back guarantee. . Environmentally safe . Easy-to-use . Long lasting and rain resistant . Family & pet friendly . 100% Money Back Guarantee Electric Fence The electric fence is often overlooked by many gardeners. It is very effective for cattle and horses and offers some protection against deer - although if they jump over and never touch it, they will not be afraid of it.

Fortunately, deer tend to graze and nibble as they feed and the odds are that they will touch your fence and flee, realizing this area is better left alone. There are several solar powered chargers available. I donʼt recommend this method if you have children because eventually they will get zapped.

Deer Repellent Plant Protec There is a new all natural green product from www.deerbusters.com.

This Deer Repellent plant protector clips easily on most plants. Emits a non-offensive garlic odor keeping deer and other unwanted pests away.

Environmentally safe with no spraying and no mess. Plant Protec lasts up to 8 months.

Egg Based Deer Repellent A another product from www.deerbusters.com is the Deer Repellent egg based repellent, it has been tested and proven effective against deer browsing. This unique product repels by odor but, unlike some repellents, Deer Away will not be offensive to you. One application will last up to 2 months. This product is designed for pines, firs, fruits, citrus and ornamentals. Other names this product is known as include “Deer Away” & “Deer-Off”.

Human Hair Human hair wrapped in a old nylon and hung on branches or tucked between plants will provide some protection against deer and various animals. The smell of a human indicates danger to most wild animals and should keep deer away from these areas. This method does not work for me. The deer in my area have become comfortable with people.

Tree Guard ™ Tree Guard ™ with Bitrex ™ is another deer deterrent. It is lightly sprayed on seedlings, shrubs, ornamentals, hedges and flowers to produce a lingering nasty taste that animals do not like - DO NOT USE on anything that you will be eating. The bitter tasting Bitrex ™ is locked into the plant surface forming a “protective jacket” which resists rain.

One quart can covers 250-400 seedlings, one gallon - approximately 1000 seedlings. Not a concentrate - ready to go! Tree Guard ™ does not wash off, it adheres with a single application and continues to protect through all kinds of weather.

Bar Soap Said to work by a number of gardeners, Take a piece of ivory soap, drill a hole in it, tie it to the plant. The deer wonʼt come near your plant. You can also put a bar in an old stocking and hang in shrubs - try to find a location, like under large leaves, that will protect the soap from rain and watering.

Sound Based Deterrents Their are a number of motion activated sound based deterrents available. However, for most people these can cause problems with neigbours. Imagine the neigbours delight, when a high pitched noise goes off several times during the wee hours of the night. This might be an option if you live in a remote area.

Marigolds It has been suggested that marigolds planted in a garden will keep deer away. I have tried this on several occasions with little effect. This does not mean it will not work. It is possible that I did not plant enough, or that I used the wrong variety. If you want to try this, I would plant around the plants deer like to eat.

Scents Strong scents such as small hotel soaps drilled and hung on your shrubs and trees or fabric softener strips and bags containing peeled garlic bulbs can be hung or spread around vulnerable areas. For a garlic defense with less muss and fuss use Garlic Oil Dispensers that clip right where you need them. Spaced about five to six feet apart they form a very strong odor barrier that can last up to six months.

Homemade Deer Repellent Recipes So what is the best type of homemade deer repellent? Keep in mind that everyoneʼs situation may be different and you need to experiment and see what works best for you.

Deer-Away Mix one whole egg with a quarter cup of water and mix well. Pour the mixture into a pump bottle and spray it on your plants.

This deterrent will withstand light rains because the egg sticks to the leaves. Mix one tablespoon of liquid dish detergent with one ounce of hot sauce in one litre of water and spray directly on plants which deer have been nibbling. For larger volume applications, mix the following ingredients: 2 gallons water (8 liters) 2 whole eggs 2 T cooking oil 2 T liquid detergent Pour the mixture into a pump bottle and spray it on your plants. This recipe is from www.eartheasy.com.

Deer Be Gone 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce mixed with 1 tablespoon liquid dish soap 1 teaspoon garlic powder or liquid garlic juice 1 gallon of water.

Spray weekly and/or after it rains--and hope your deer arenʼt into spicy foods!

Garlic Repellent 1 egg 2 garlic cloves, smashed or minced 1 tablespoon of yogurt or milk Mix in a gallon jug, and pour a little on your plants. I usually make it early in the day so the garlic has a chance to steep.

Most gardeners I talked to agreed that the best solution was a mixture of whole eggs and water. Basically, create a mixture of about 20-25% eggs and the rest should be water. Put this in a spray container and spray it on and near the area of your plants.

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The End of the World is Here Near TBA!

By Rev. Christopher E. Burcham

Why are we still here? Wasnʼt the world supposed to come to an end on May 21st?

You couldnʼt go near a TV, radio, or website anywhere last month without hearing that prediction—courtesy of one Harold Camping, president of the California-based Family Radio network.

Technically, Camping had predicted that the “Rapture of the Church” (in which all true believers suddenly disappear and are immediately whisked to heaven) would take place on May 21st—as a prelude to the total destruction of the earth which, according to Camping, would take place exactly 5 months later, in October.

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May 21st was simply supposed to be the “opening act”—beginning with unprecedented massive earthquakes which would commence in Asia and spread across the globe as each time zone reached 6 p.m.—ushering in a period of devastation and destruction such as the world has never known.

Well, the 21st of May has come and gone and, contrary to Campingʼs predictions, the Rapture didnʼt take place; save for a relatively minor volcanic eruption in New Zealand, nothing of seismological note occurred on that day; and the end of the world seems no more imminent now than it did a month ago.

How did YOU feel when May 21st passed quietly into history

and the sun came up the next morning, as always? Were you disappointed—or perhaps a little relieved? I’ll confess to somewhat mixed emotions as I watched the widely-anticipated date pass so uneventfully.

One thing I did not feel was surprise.

My only real surprise would have been if the Rapture HAD taken place on May 21st —if only because the Scripture tells us (in Matthew 24:44) that Jesus will return when we least expect Him. Too many people were looking for Him on May 21st!

The Bible also makes it plain (in Matthew 24:36 and Mark 13:32) that none of us know the day nor hour of

Christʼs return so any attempts to pinpoint a date are futile.

destruction of the planet itself) is still on-track for October 21st of this year.

The Bible is equally unequivocal in stating that a true prophet of God will speak with 100% accuracy, 100% of the time; if even ONE of his prophecies fails to come to pass, he is clearly not speaking for God but is to be dismissed as a false prophet. On that basis alone, people of faith should feel free to disregard anything Harold Camping says from this point forward (as his tiny band of followers should have done after his forecast of a similar scenario in 1994 proved to be equally insignificant and unreliable).

Given his history—and those things which Scripture makes clear—I wouldnʼt worry about that particular date—or, for that matter, about the 2012 doomsday supposedly envisioned by the ancient Mayans.

As I reflect upon the fact that the world did not end on May 21st, my primary emotion is one of relief— not because I have anything to fear or dread—but because I love and care about a whole lot of people who do. I feel great relief and joy that the window of opportunity has not yet closed for them.

But my greatest sadness in all of this is that, in the wake of yet another failed prediction and the absence of a Saviour Who has, yet again, failed to materialize on the specific timetable which men have foolishly tried to set for Him, many will erroneously conclude that He is never coming back at all. That would, indeed, be a mistake.

I was tempted to begin this article by saying (somewhat tongue-incheek) that “the end of the world has been postponed indefinitely.”

In truth, however, nothing has been postponed at all. The Lord determined long before any of us were born exactly when and how He would draw history to its inevitable conclusion.

Iʼve noticed that, as I get older, Iʼm a lot less dogmatic about a good many things than I used to be. For instance, Iʼm no longer sure when God created the earth or how long He took to do it or even what means or method He used. What I do know is that He was and is the Source of all life.

We may sometimes feel as if Heʼs running a bit late—or perhaps forgotten altogether His promise to return. The Bible is clear, however, that God has always been operating on His own pre-determined timetable. II Peter 3:9 tells us that ”the Lord isnʼt really being slow about His promise, as some people think. No, He is being patient for your sake, restraining Himself on account of you, holding back the End because He doesnʼt want anyone lost. He wants everyone to repent and is giving everyone space and time to change.”

Of course, Camping is in no way representative of mainstream Christianity—any more than the recently departed Osama bin Laden should be considered the “poster boy” for Islam. Instead, he speaks for a small extremist minority which has chosen to ignore his growing track record of failed prognostication.

While not surprised by Campingʼs latest error, I do feel sorry for those who were swayed by his seeming certainty—many of whom, out of a genuine concern for their friends and loved ones, exhausted their savings to publicize the anticipated end of the world. Tragically, rather than recognizing that their faith was simply misplaced, many of these will now face a loss of faith altogether.

Camping himself has since tried to explain away his most recent embarrassment (and reassure his disillusioned followers) with the claim that he simply misunderstood the nature of the Judgment Day he had forecast for the 21st of May. He now suggests that the judgment took place—exactly as predicted—but was spiritual in nature (and thus invisible). According to Camping, the end of the world (and total

Likewise, I donʼt pretend to know when Christ will be back or in what order He will wrap everything up or even how long He will take to do it. What I do know is that He WILL return.

We all do well to remember that, while the world is coming to an end, it wonʼt be the first time. God brought it all to an end once before (through a cataclysmic Flood that all but wiped out the human population of the world—save for a family of eight). Jesus tells us (in Luke 17: 26-27) that when the world comes to an end for the second (and final) time, it will be just like it was last time—with people going about their routine business having no idea what was about to happen . . . until the end comes and takes them all away!

No, the world didnʼt end last month—nor is it likely to in October . . . or even perhaps in 2012. But make no mistake about it: the end IS coming!

Christ didnʼt return for His Church on May 21st but, one of these days, He WILL return! The only question remaining is: will YOU be ready when He does?!

Editor’s Note: Rev. Christopher Burcham is Senior Pastor of Union Hill Baptist Churchs. Visit unionhillba ptistchurch.org to learn more about the church.

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Beat The Dealer – How To Get The Pristine Used Car You’ve Always Wanted But Didn’t Think You Could Afford - Part 2

By Tracy E. Myers, CMD – The Nations Premier Automotive Solutions Provider Last month, I shared with you a few of the factors to consider before you started shopping for a used car.

Factor #1 was the Cost and Factor #2 is the Reliability.

Factor #3 – Ask Yourself “Is It Me?” Determine whether the car fits your style as well as your size. You want to make sure the car is comfortable and a fit for you. It doesnʼt have to be a glove-perfect fit but you want it to feel good. Armed with this information you are ready to pick a dealership.

How to Choose A Dealer When choosing a dealer you will want to find one with a good reputation. Find out from people whose opinions you respect which dealers in your area have good reputations for sales and service.

You may wish to call your local consumer protection office or DealerRater.com to find out if they have any complaints against particular dealers. You’ll also want to make sure the dealer is a Certified Master Dealer and is a member in good standing of the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association.

What Makes Them Different?

This is a good question to ask a prospective dealer. Selection and

Service are not good enough answers. They are cliché and everyone says it and very few can back it up. Selection and service shouldnʼt have to be stated, they should be expected. What makes a dealership different is the little things that they do that no one else does.

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Do their vehicles come with a warranty at no additional cost?

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Do they offer a moneyback guarantee?

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Do they offer flexible financing…even if youʼve had credit issues in the past?

Go With The Expert

Itʼs comforting to do business with an expert. Thatʼs someone you know, trust, and respect.

A dealer who is an expert has a lot of education and information that he gives freely with no expectations in return. Itʼs the complete opposite of the “Horror Story” dealers who play tricks with your mind, verbally abuse customers, and treat you with disrespect.

Expert dealers are usually members of local community groups and organizations like Chambers of Commerce, Kiwanis, Rotary, and others. Expert dealers give back to the community in by both monetary contributions and information.

Expert dealers have open door policies to anyone with questions and often times speak and write about their industry and how it affects the community.

For example, in my town, I currently do a public talk, for free titled, “Used Car Dealersʼ Dirty Secrets: How To Get The Best Deal On The Car You Want.” I consider this a service to the community. Iʼm dedicated to helping the people in my town get the best vehicle available for the best possible deal.

Continued Next MONTH… About The Author: Tracy Myers is a car dealership owner, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He has been featured on NBC, ABC, and CBS affiliates across the country. He recently released his #1 best-selling book titled “Uncle Frank Sez,” available at www.TracyMyers.com.

Got a question for Tracy, email him at Tracy@TracyMyers.com.

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SURVIVAL TIPS from the Carolina Survivalist

Natural Health Care First aid and backwoods medicine are both for the care of injuries and emergencies. But there is another important part of medicine that is often neglected by the medical establishment, and that is preventative medicine. There is a huge difference between prevention and early detection.

The latter assumes that you already have the problem, so there was really no prevention at all!

Common sense tells us that it is better to prevent a disease than to wait until you have it and then attempt to cure it. To learn about preventative health care you will need to look outside the conventional medical establishment. There are many good books on the subject that you can find online or at your local bookstore. There is also an online course called Natural Health School which is located at www.NaturalHealthSchool.com. You can complete the entire course online for free. You do not need to pay the fee unless you want the certificate of completion. Although the course is centered around nutritional products, it also includes a large amount of basic information about how the body works. It is very important that you have a basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the human body. Many unnecessary treatments can be prevented with this simple empowering knowledge. The more you know the less dependent you will be on organized medicine and the better prepared you will be to take care

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of yourself and others during a prolonged emergency, when organized medicine may be unavailable. Here are a couple of plants to grow to use as medicine.

Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis)-Most people know it as the familiar house plant. Herbalists know aloe vera as a cooling herb that is good for treating conditions in which there is excess heat. It is commonly referred to as “burn plant” because the clear juice contained in its thick meaty leaves can serve as a treatment for minor burns including sun burns. The juice is also a great treatment for other skin irritations including wounds and rashes. It can be used for diaper rash, insect bites and stings, chicken pox itch, and for poison ivy and poison oak. It may also be of some benefit for psoriasis and eczema.

Aloe vera juice can also be taken internally to treat conditions ranging from arthritis to stomach and intestinal problems including ulcers.

It builds the immune system and is helpful for degenerative conditions.

It absorbs bowel toxins and is useful as a laxative. To prepare aloe vera

use a sharp knife to filet a leaf, removing the outer green part of the leaf from the clear gel on the inside.

Shortly after an enzyme in the leaf will begin to liquefy the gel. For internal use consume several ounces of the juice at a time. Aloe vera is also rich nutritionally and can be used as an emergency food. It must be used in moderation however due to its laxative effect. It contains 18 amino acids, some B vitamins, vitamin C, niacinamide, choline and other nutritional factors. See chart to the left.

Aloe is so useful you should take a leaf with you every time you go hiking. Itʼs a portable first aid kit. It treats cuts, scrapes, burns, bites, stings, sprains, sunburns and even bruises.

And as a bonus, if youʼre dying of thirst, you can eat the gel for its water content.

Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale)Ginger root is of course an excellent spice to use in your kitchen. It has antimicrobial effects and can be used along with salt, pepper and other spices for preserving meat as jerky.

But gingerʼs most notable feature is its ability to relieve nausea. Ginger may also be helpful in preventing the onset of migraine headaches, especially those that start with nausea or vertigo.

Like aloe vera, ginger can be grown as a house plant. To grow ginger simply break off a piece of fresh ginger root and plant it in a large pot. For more planting and harvesting directions visit: www.carolinasurvivalist.com

C.A.N. is an animal rescue organization staffed completely by volunteers.

Our goal is to operate a quality program providing complete care for senior pets and to take a leading role in initiating community-wide humane programs.

Senior Dog & Cat Rescue is geared to rescue pets (6 years and older) and place them with permanent, loving families. The pets come from : local shelters, elderly persons who are moving to assisted living facilities, families of deceased persons, etc.

The pets live in foster homes while awaiting the right adopter.

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food, treats, kitty litter, flea meds, etc. and drive into areas where there is a need. These items are distributed free of charge.

Future goals include developing a large communal cattery and a 20-acre animal sanctuary in Forsyth County.

The sanctuary will be created to provide a haven for those animals that have not been adopted. Additional plans for the sanctuary include facilities for lifetime care for those animals that have lost their human companions to death or disability.

How You Can Help If you would like to donate to our Senior Vet Fund you can make a donation to Clemmons Veterinary Clinic, 6330 Cephis Drive, Clemmons, NC 27012 tele: 766-8511. Please reference Carolina Animal Network.

Urban Outfitters is a unique program!

People of all social and economic situations have pets that they love.

However, many families face daily the decision of providing food for their family or properly caring for their dog or cat. Often these animals end up hungry or cold or at the animal shelter awaiting euthanasia. This is where Urban Outfitters comes into play.

Urban Outfitters is a non-judgmental, non-confrontational program. Each week we pack our van with collars,

Current Needs Dog Food Cat Food Treats Frontline Foster Homes for Senior Pets

PLEASE ADOPT ME! Sami is an 8-year old lab/shepherd mix. She is microchipped and spayed. She weighs about 45 pounds, is current on all shots, and is very healthy.

She is a very calm dog and listens well. She lets you know when she needs to go outside and will walk on a leash. She can also stay indoors all day without having accidents. She is an indoor dog and has never spent overnight outdoors. Sami is a wonderful dog and would be a great companion for an older person or couple. She likes children and does well with them, but we believe she would prefer a calm home where she can lie around and be loved on. She has never shown aggression.

We have more than 15 older cats that are awaiting a foster home or adoption. Older cats make wonderful pets.

George is a playful and active adult male. He is in excellent physical shape for his age.

(10 years old). He is tall and thin with a gorgeous well groomed coat that it exceptionally soft. If there is a lap available in the house George will be in it!! Zuzu is a playful and active female cat. She is in good physical shape. She is short and round and very fluffy. If there is a patch of sunlight available, Zuzu will be in it.

She tends to be a more solitary cat but will come when called & she likes to be petted on her own terms, but will let you brush her for hours. George and Zuzu are both very patient cats and do very well with humans, cats and dogs of all ages.

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SENIOR MUSINGS ON

REINVENTION

By Nancy M. Hall

“Human beings need the freedom to live with change, to invent and reinvent themselves a number of times through their lives.”

Robert Butler, pioneer in the field of Gerontology.

This month I am musing about a topic which seems to be popping up in many vectors: reinvention. Retirees are exhorted to reinvent themselves.

On television and at a nearby town, we learn of home makeovers. As a fan of Food Network, I recently came across a program describing restaurant makeovers. Robert Irvine and crew of “Dinner Impossible” were working on the Salt Works restaurant at Wrightsville Beach. I was delighted to see that it may still be in existence, and even better than before. On the radio Dave Ramsey, financial advisor is encouraging people to undertake a “total money make-over” so that you can live debt free. When I attend business meetings, terms such as re-pur-

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pose, re-career, recycling are being used. And daily we are offered opportunities to alter/make over our bodies through various procedures. Not everyone is about reinvention, however. When asked what he thought of the word “reinvention,” former President George Bush replied that “Itʼs a word that doesnʼt fit into my vocabulary. Reinvention means youʼre kind of re-creating somebody. Well, Iʼm the same person, in terms of value…My priorities….havenʼt changed.”1 He makes a good distinction between his values and activities.

We need to say that the quest for change may be due to external factors over which we have no control: tsunamis, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires, etc. Then there are other events in our lives which necessitate change, some chosen, some not: unemployment, marriage, birth, divorce, death, permanent disability, and old age. I am looking at those internal and/developmental changes for this musing.

What is this need for something different? To contemplate change means acknowledging that there is some-

thing not working, missing the mark, failing… Long a place where people loved to eat, a restaurant finds itself slammed by the local newspaper, losing customers, and on the verge of having to close its doors forever. Individual homes are no longer large enough for the family, in need of repair, and are not functional.

Families may have found themselves on the verge of bankrupting, losing a home, and even destroying a relationship.

Tampering with oneʼs physical body could have its roots in images of how one wants to appear, and in the fear of aging. As so often happens when I have chosen a topic, I begin to have relevant information coming in my line of vision. Just today I received via the internet a story about the eagle and how over a period of time it changes itself; its beak, wings, and feathers in order to keep living. Those of us who grew upon on farms with chickens about us, know this process as molting. In the “motivational” story of the eagle, the eagle is presented as having a choice to change or die. I think that nature impels them to do so in order to survive. The capacity for choice is a distinguishing feature between man and animals.

What is the nature of this urge to change? Can we really change ourselves? Psychologists tell us that our personalities do not change unless due to an illness. Kathy

Kolbe tells us that our instinctive or cognitive nature does not change over the life time. In therapy we can learn about the origins of our behavior-our patterns of dealing with reality, and so on. Some new perspective may be gained and attitudes changed. We are fortunate if a change of behavior or lifestyle occurs. For some, a change of location, significant relationships, a job/ career, (a diaper for a baby) may be enough. I think the reason for reinvention is that we may not have found our true selves. We are still searching for meaning. In spring time we associate ideas of renewal, new growth, starting anew. We use terms like “freshen our wardrobes,” which means eliminating worn out, out dated, ill fitting clothes. We know the consequences of continuing in a rut, of not adapting to present situations.

What might we expect of reinvention? Some excitement, yet with some nervousness; yet mostly renewed energy, fun, fulfillment.

Are you shedding or molting? Reinventing yourself? Would love to hear how it is going. I am nancappy@msn.com.

Reference: AARP The Magazine, January/February, 2011. “Whatʼs Next for George W. Bush?”p.32.

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Christ Temple Church presents

Transformed Youth Conference 2011

Let the Transformation begin, July 20th-22nd The Transformed Youth Conference will be hosted at Christ Temple Church 2935 Cole Road in Winston Salem.

Transformed is one of the most exciting events in the Triad designed to encourage, empower, and spirituallyprepare our young people of today. Our mission is to help the youth of this generation to not only achieve but succeed in their personal lifeʼs journey through teaching and developing life skills which will aide them in their process of maturing and decision making in lifeʼs defining moments.

Romans 12:2”And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Transformed offers a platform to engage youth with knowledge, activities, fellowship, and fulfill opportunities to network and build relationships with other youth. This event draws young people from the East and West coast. This 3-day event offers, sporting events, outdoor activities, team building activi-

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ties, arts and crafts. Daily activities are designed to foster goal setting, decision making, communication skills and leadership skills.

Our Theme this year is “Controlled Chaos” - a situation that can be described as a riot or a complete cluster event, but in reality it is under control.

Check out a glimpse of “Transformed” at www.transformedyouth.wordpress.com. If you are interested in being a corporate sponsor or partner with this awsome event, our contact information can be found at www.transformedyouth.org. This event has a 3-year history and many have experienced a life changing moment of being “Transformed.” To bring your youth group, contact the church at (336) 784-0887. Tickets are $35.00 for 2 days activities and 3 nights with food, The event includes youth groups performances and nightly worship and motivational speakers.

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Join us on this visit to Park Seed Company, home and headquarters to Wayside Gardens, America’s premiere source for the newest, most unusual, and hardest-to-find plants from around the world. The Flower Day open house event is the one day each year that Park Seed Company’s professional horticulturists provide guided tours of their famous 9-acre Trial Gardens. Sale prices at the on-site Garden Center will be cut drastically, and employees will be on hand with golf carts to transport your purchases to the parking area. Food vendors will be available for lunch on your own, and we will stop for dinner at Golden Corral in Spartanburg on our way home. Tour includes motor coach and dinner.

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