June 2012 Villager Voice Magazine

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June 2012

ADVANCE • BERMUDA RUN • CLEMMONS • LEWISVILLE • MOCKSVILLE • W-S • YADKIN

“Any man can be a Father but it takes someone special to be a Dad.” Anne Geddes

INSIDE: Growing Tomatoes, Great American Backyard Campout, Senor Musings, Survival Tips, Goin’ Postal, Twitter Tips, Going Green, Good Health, Money Talks, and More

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Feature Articles...

In Every Issue...

6 Growing Tomatoes 14 Goin’ Postal 16 Good Health News About the Blues 28 Senior Musings on the Unexpected 30 Backyard Campout

10 Carolina Survivalist 12 Community 13 Going Green 23 Restaurant Directory 26 What’s Happening?

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In our mission to keep the Villager fresh and appealing, you are invited to be a part of our evolving website where we post daily updates about our community and the busy summer activities. You can browse through our full-color, on-line magazine that features hyperlinks to our advertisers and other sites of interest. We want your input and participation on our integrated blog site. You can post comments on any subject while providing us and the community with your personal prospective and views. If your comments are positive or negative, we consider each one and encourage others to join or start a conversation. Got a controversial subject that you want to discuss or “rant” about? Let us be your Voice on www.villagervoice.com. You will also notice that the print edition of Villager has a brand new look. If there is a subject or column that you would like us to add, please let us know.

A Father’s Day message is featured on the cover in honor of all Dads, Granddads, Step-Dads, Single-Dads, and anyone else who provides strength and leadership to children. Our Social Media feature lists some Twitter tips and definitions of common abbreviations used in Tweets; You can pose questions to Gladys the Gardener in the new Garden Grit column; Our resident survivalist focuses on lessons learned from the movie “Hunger Games” and hopes you won’t have to resort to such ominous tactics; and Going Green helps you identify energy draining “vampires” that are lurking in your home.

You are invited to stop by and say “hello” to Vic, Shirley, Priscilla and Linda at Goin’ Postal where they can help you with all your shipping needs. They just celebrated their 5th Anniversary of providing customers with friendly and reliable services. The 8th Annual Great American Backyard Campout on June 23 encourages families to turn off the electronics and take their children outside to enjoy fresh air and adventure surrounded by a world of green. Send us your photographs of your campout to use in a an upcoming edition.

There’s a lot more packed in our little magazine, so pick one up or read on line. Have a great summer!

Brenda June 2012

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socialmedia TOP TWITTER ABBREVIATIONS YOU NEED TO KNOW Make the most of your 140 Twitter characters with abbreviations. You may have come across some of these already….weather you know what they mean or not is a different matter! When I first started using Twitter many years ago, I was baffled when abbreviations like RT and FF kept popping up. Here are the top 10 Twitter abbreviations you need to know: 1 ) RT – Retweet – This can be used if you would like to share a tweet from another user with your followers.

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UICK WITTER IP Use Keywords in your Tweets – It’s important to use keywords in all your tweets so that users searching for keywords relating to your industry can find your content.

What I want you to do is make a list of all the keywords relating to your industry and drop one or two in every tweet, but make sure you are linking to relevant content.

2 ) #FF – Follow Friday – This is a commonly used hash tag used on Friday’s to signal to your followers which users are worthy of a follow.

They could have been helpful or added value to a conversation you had.

3 ) DM – Direct Message – This abbreviation is used to indicate that you would like them to direct message you (or vice versa).

4 ) FB – Facebook – When mentioning Facebook in a tweet, it’s always best to abbreviate.

5 ) SM – Social Media – When tweeting about social media, SM can save you plenty of characters.

6 ) TFTF – Thanks For The Follow – This is great to tweet to all your new followers and could even be a way of sparking conversation if they’re not sure on what it means!

7 ) JV – Joint Venture – This abbreviation is often used when discussing possible opportunities for a joint venture.

8 ) MT – Modified Tweet – This means the tweet you’re looking at is a paraphrase of a tweet originally written by someone else.

9 ) PRT – Partial Retweet – The tweet you’re looking at is the truncated version of someone else’s tweet.

10 ) #TT – Trending Topics – This hash can can be added to you tweet when referring to a trending topic.

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FINDING FOLLOWERS • • • • •

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Engage, engage, engage. Repeat.

Want to know how not to get somebody to follow you?

Ask them.

If you tweet it, they will come. Behave in the manner with which you wish to be noticed, and write about the subjects you wish to discuss.)

Tweet about your passions in life and #hash tag them.

Quality content coupled with an easy way to find it never fails. If others enjoy your content, they’ll add you.

Mass following people does work. Assuming, that is, you’re happy with a large but empty network of eternal strangers, none of whom are paying the slightest bit of attention to you.

Strive for 100 true fans, and be remarkable. The rest will take care of itself.

Advice for the Graduate

For the past couple of weeks I have been receiving graduation announcements. Graduation is a time to celebrate the success of completing one’s education but for many graduating seniors, this is also a time that is filled with a great sense of uncertainty about the future.

The challenges that lie ahead can be stepping stones or roadblocks.

Here is great advice for the graduate from Oprah Winfrey, David Brooks, Desmond Tutu, and The Dalai Lama.

Transform Your Wounds into Wisdom

Turn your wounds into wisdom. You will be wounded many times in your life. You’ll make mistakes. Some people will call them failures but I have learned that failure is really God’s way of saying, “Excuse me, you’re moving in the wrong direction.” It’s just an experience, just an experience.

Oprah Winfrey Wellesley College Commencement, 1997

Spread Your Eagle Wings

And God says to all of us, you are no chicken; you are an eagle. Fly, eagle, fly. And God wants us to shake ourselves, spread our pinions, and then lift off and soar and rise, and rise toward the confident and the good and the beautiful. Rise towards the compassionate and the gentle and the caring. Rise to become what God intends us to be--eagles, not chickens.

Desmond Tutu Brandeis University Commencement, 2000

Don’t Panic

The message of the summoned life is that you don’t need to panic if you don’t yet know what you want to do with your life. But you probably want to throw yourselves into circumstances where the summons will come. I haven’t given you much in the way of concrete practical advice. I could tell you that when you are thinking of marrying someone, one thing you should do is sneak up and startle them. The startle response is a very accurate predictor of that person’s underlying temperament. I could tell you that when you have trouble making up your mind about something, tell yourself you’ll settle it by flipping a coin. But don’t go by how the coin flips; go by your emotional reaction to the coin flip.

Are you happy or sad it came up heads or tails? That is your deepest self telling you what it wants.

David Brooks Rice University Commencement 2011

The Importance of Patience

It is important to have determination and optimism and patience. If you lack patience, even when you face some small obstacle, you lose courage. There is a Tibetan saying, “Even if you have failed at something nine times, you have still given it effort nine times.” I think that’s important. Use your brain to analyze the situation. Do not rush through it, but think.

Once you decide what to do about that obstacle, then there’s a possibility that you will achieve your goal.

The Dalai Lama

Emory University Commencement, 1998 June 2012

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gardengrit SEASONAL TIPS AND ADVICE FOR LIFE IN THE GARDEN

Growing Tomatoes While tomatoes are the most commonly grown vegetable, they’re also one of the most problematic.

A wide range of pests and diseases can attack tomatoes, ruining your plants before you get to enjoy a full harvest. Here’s help.

Choose Good Growing Conditions

Tomatoes, like most vegetables, grow best in a spot with full sun and well-drained soil. They’ll be more prone to disease if you plant them in heavy clay soil or shade. Also, it’s helpful to plant tomatoes in a different part of the garden each year as diseases can build up in the soil.

Stop Disease from Building Up in the Soil

If you have poor soil or don’t have the option of planting your tomatoes in a different spot each year, try growing them in containers. Most tomatoes do really well in large pots filled with a potting mix designed for container-grown plants.

Just be sure you have a big-enough pot -- at least 12 inches in diameter -- many tomato varieties can grow 6 feet tall by the end of the season!

Select Varieties for Your Situation

There are literally hundreds of tomato varieties on the market. Different types are best adapted to different areas. For example, the University of Florida has released varieties such as ‘Solar Set’ that thrive in hot, humid conditions. Other areas, such as ‘Northern Delight’, have been bred to produce fruit quickly and are best for short-season areas. Check with local experts, such as your county extension agent, for recommendations.

Another key to preventing disease problems is to select disease-resistant varieties. These will often have a letter, or series of letters (such as VFFN), on the plant tag or in the seed-catalog description. These letters stand for different disease strains.

Give Them Good Care

Stressful growing conditions weaken plants and make them targets for disease. So make sure your tomato plants are well watered during dry spells and well fed during the season.

To help cut down on competition from weeds and to help the soil hold moisture better, spread a couple of inches of mulch over the soil surface. Mulch can also create a protective barrier that helps stop soil-borne diseases from

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splashing up onto and infecting plant leaves.

Wet foliage can encourage fungal diseases, so it’s especially helpful to water your tomatoes with a soaker hose or drip irrigation instead of with a sprinkler or spray nozzle on your garden hose. If you have to water from the top of the plant, do so before noon so the leaves have plenty of time to dry before temperatures cool down at night.

Want to grow an interesting heirloom tomato that will impress your friends? Try one of these.

Amish Paste

The Amish Paste tomato is a good general eating tomato. It originated with the Amish in Wisconsin and produces acornshaped fruits that are around eight to twelve ounces. They are juicy and meaty and have minimal seeds. The Amish Paste is perfect for slicing into a salad or sandwich, but it is also an excellent canning tomato.

Ananas Noire

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ASK GLADYS THE GARDENER

I would like to try growing tomatoes this year in my garden.

I have never attempted to grow tomatoes. What type of tomato would you recommend for a beginner gardener like me?

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Mountain Pride tomatoes grow well in the Piedmont, as well as the coastal plains and the mountains. Mountain Pride produces large tomatoes in the mid to late part of the growing season. The large tomatoes are crack resistant, which make them good candidates for shipping. Mountain Pride tomatoes were developed by the North Carolina extension center and are disease resistant to the bugs in the state. Piedmont tomatoes also do well in all North Carolina regions and produce large, smooth, firm fruit.

If you have a gardening question, email it to editor@villagervoice.com with “Ask Gladys” in the subject line.

Also called the Black Pineapple, the Ananas Noire tomato is a Belgian import. The unique coloring of the fruit sets this heirloom apart: it has a tie-dyed appearance both inside and out. The tomatoes are large, growing to between one and one and a half pounds each. The flavor of the Ananas Noire is rich and sweet, and it is great for slicing and eating fresh.

The fruits are very soft and must be eaten very soon after picking.

Aunt Ruby’s German Green

This lovely green tomato comes from Ruby Arnold of Greeneville in Tennessee. The one-pound, light green to yellow fruits are sweet and spicy. The Aunt Ruby is great for slicing and eating alone or accompanied by herbs and mozzarella.

The Aunt Ruby, unfortunately, is not very easy to find.

Austin’s Red Pear

From Dale Austin and family of Washington State, the Austin’s Red Pear is a two-inch, pear-shaped red tomato with a full and strong flavor. The neck of each fruit is exaggerated, distinguishing it from other pear varieties of tomato. The Austin’s Red Pear is perfect for salads and is best enjoyed fresh from the vine.

Baby Roma

The Baby Roma is also known as the Cherry Roma and produces small fruits shaped like the larger Roma tomatoes.

They have an intensely sweet flavor and are good for snacking and putting in salads. The Baby Roma has a decent shelf life and lasts longer when fresh than many other varieties.

Beam’s Yellow Pear

Yellow Pear tomatoes are some of the oldest of heirloom varieties. The Beam’s Yellow Pear comes from John Hartman of Indiana. The pear-shaped fruits are about one to one and a half inches long and have a mild and sweet flavor. They are ideal for eating fresh and in salads.

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daytripping 12 PLACES TO EXPERIENCE “THE HUNGER GAMES”

Even without peacekeepers, mockingjays and nightlock, visitors can connect to the world of Katniss, Peeta and Haymitch in North Carolina. The film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ popular dystopian novel was shot on locations and soundstages in the western half of the state, and The Hunger Games pilgrims can take travel cues from the sites that frame the action, the stars’ favorite off-duty spots and attractions that District 12 denizens would love.

DuPont State Recreational Forest

Brevard / Hendersonville Welcome to the arena, a dramatic landscape of waterfalls, pines and poplars, hideaway lakes and fishing streams. Hit the trails and see if you can spot Katniss’ pond, the place where Peeta camouflaged himself and traces of the pyrotechnics from the fireball sequence.

Shots of the airstrip were fashioned into the aerial view of the train speeding toward the Capitol.

Note: Waterfalls should be enjoyed from a safe distance. Do not attempt to climb or cross them.

Henry River Mill Village

Hildebran Pull off Interstate 40 at Exit 119 and drive by the abandoned Henry River Mill Village, which stands

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in for the Seam and the Mellark family bakery. Beware: The village is private property and posted as such, but the new Hildebran Heritage Museum can help satisfy curiosity.

Uptown Charlotte

With its urban sheen, North Carolina’s largest city presents the Capitol’s over-styled residents and the unlucky District tributes at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center’s Knight Theater and other locations. It’s quite a show.

Uptown Shelby

Private warehouses west of the South Lafayette Street hub accommodated the Reaping, the Hob and other District 12 sites (plus the paparazzi’s would-be perch). Visit the restaurants and shops that served the Hollywood visitors — Pleasant City Wood Fire Grille was a favorite. Ask locals about their encounters and keeping mum about Miley Cyrus’ visit to see beau Liam Hemsworth (Gale).

Craggy Pinnacle Trail

Blue Ridge Parkway The lake beside the Cornucopia quenched the Career Tributes’ thirsts, and so it is with the North Fork Reservoir, where the Games’ bloodiest action was filmed. Because the reservoir is

tapped for drinking water, access is restricted, but hikers can catch a glimpse or two from the Craggy Pinnacle Trail, accessed at the Craggy Gardens visitor center above Asheville. The trail leads to a grassy area with a view of the reservoir, then to the pinnacle, where the crystal blue water is part of the panorama. Visitors are advised to follow the law and stick to the established trail, the better to minimize damage to the environment.

Navitat Canopy Tour

Barnardsville Rue would have loved soaring through the trees at Navitat, one of a dozen or so ziplines in Western North Carolina. In real life, Josh Hutcherson (Peeta) climbed aboard with then-girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens. Another reason to visit: Pre-games scenes with Katniss and Gale were filmed nearby at Coleman Boundary in Pisgah National Forest.

Nantahala Outdoor Center

Bryson City A Hunger Games tribute would do well to attend Survival School at the NOC, which has 40 years of experience teaching people to thrive in the great outdoors.

Wilderness first aid, animal tracking and trapping friction fire, wild

foods and medicinal plants are among the topics covered.

U.S. National Whitewater Center

Charlotte Gamemakers would no doubt love to tap the talent behind this multiadventure wonderland, home of the world’s largest manmade river.

The long list of activities includes survival programs for adults and families as well as rock climbing, which reportedly enticed Woody Harrelson (Haymitch) during the “Hunger Games” shoot.

NoDa neighborhood

Charlotte On North Davidson Street, the historic NoDa neighborhood has become Charlotte’s hippest, most artsy destination, home of galler-

ies, bars and lively restaurants.

“Hunger Games” cast members found their way to Cabo Fish Taco and Amelie’s French Bakery, among other places.

Downtown Asheville

Lexington Avenue Brewery, Wasabi, the Laughing Seed … there’s a long list of spots that attracted cast members during their stay in Asheville. And the trio of young stars stayed at Hotel Indigo.

Troy & Sons

Asheville With his craving for white whiskey, Haymitch would have stashed case upon case of the moonshine made here from heirloom Crooked Creek corn, grown on a nearby farm. And

Haymitch wouldn’t have broken the law to buy it.

Nature Research Center

Raleigh Anyone looking for the lowdown on jabberjays and tracker jackers is advised to try the new wing of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. The Nature Research Center offers a “Meet the Scientist” experience, in which visitors can pick researchers’ brains. And who knows? If these lab wizards can reverse-engineer a dino-chicken (yes, they’re working on one), they might know how to go about making … or stopping … a hissing humanoid reptile or wolf mutt.

Photo Credit: Lionsgate and Murray Close

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carolinasurvivalist 12 SURVIVAL TIPS FROM THE HUNGER GAMES While we hope your conditions never become as dire as those in The Hunger Games’s District 12, there are plenty of lessons to be learned from Katniss. Her savvy skills and strong resourcefulness kept her family and herself alive even in the absolute worst of times.

These 12 tips will keep your head in the game, save you money, and help you make the most of what you already have.

Swap knowledge for knowledge: Katniss and Gale share each

other’s secrets and expertise. She explains, “He taught me snares and fishing. I showed him what plants to eat.” You have skills that are worth sharing with someone else. Find someone who knows something you want to learn, like computer coding or baking and conduct a swap, offering them something that they would want to learn like your organizational skills.

Turn your hobby into a moneymaker: Katniss hunts, trades, and sells

her game for cash and other necessities. From writing how-to guides to making crafts, your hobby can help you bring in more cash flow.

Pay back favors: On a desperate rainy day,

Peeta saves Katniss and her family’s lives by throwing her a few loaves of barely burnt bread. She never forgets that and vows to protect Peeta’s life. If someone you know gives you a free handout, find a way to repay the favor.

Share life’s riches:

At the beginning of the book, Gale gives Katniss a delicious warm roll. She splits it between them and shares the basil-wrapped goat cheese that her sister gave her. It’s often more rewarding to share your bounty rather than hoard it for yourself.

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Remember philanthropy:

Peeta and Katniss tithe Rue’s family in District 11 one month of their “salary” each year in honor of her death. When you do find yourself financially comfortable, donate to a charity or cause you believe in. Otherwise, donate your time!

Care for your belongings: Because

new clothing is scarce, Katniss’s family members properly wash and store their clothing, especially fancier dresses.

Learn to take care of your clothes and practice mending holes and repairing seams. Hang your clothing up after you wear them to minimize your laundry. This will help cut down your laundry costs and will keep the clothes in better condition.

Cook from scratch:

Katniss eats every meal at home, and her family cannot afford the luxury of even buying store-bought cookies. Anything processed, premade, or frozen will cost more than any home-cooked item you make from scratch and preserve.

Limit your doctor’s visits:

Katniss’s mom is an herbal healer, so their family never went to the doctor. While it’s not advisable to avoid the doctor altogether, you can cut down unnecessary visits like going for a cold or a virus that cannot really be treated.

Avoid alcohol: Katniss chooses not to drink, even though it’s overflowing at the Capitol. Alcohol is expensive (especially at the bars), and it makes you inclined to spend more money on cabs and food. If you are on a budget, keep the adult drinks to a minimum.

Walk everywhere:

Before the hunger games, Katniss had never gone on a train. She had walked everywhere. Save money on transportation by walking short distances rather than driving or taking the bus.

Savor rich experiences:

Even though Katniss had a ton of rich foods at her disposal in the Capitol, she was “careful to not overdo it on the richest stuff.� Indulge in life’s luxuries like chocolate and cheese on special occasions, so you can savor them immensely.

Use your wits and resourcefulness: The players from District One and Two have to

depend on the supplies from the Cornucopia to survive, but Katniss knows how to hunt and find water on her own. Never rely on outside forces to keep you alive. Learn all the skills necessary to keep you self-sufficient and capable of making use of all the resources you have at hand. www.carolinasurvivalist.com

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goinggreen PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

Are Vampires Lurking In Your Home?

Surprise -- your TV uses electricity even when turned off.

Same goes for your stereo, coffee maker, garage-door opener, microwave oven, clock radio and other electronics. Yes, even chargers for cell phones and MP3 players siphon energy when plugged in - even if they’re not charging a thing!

A “phantom load” is any appliance or electronic gizmo that uses energy even when turned off.

Some people call them “vampire appliances” or “energy vampires.”

If your home is typical, you live with 20 vampires. They add about $200 to your annual energy bill, according to the Department of Energy.

That’s because the “off” button doesn’t really mean “off” these days; instead, it means “standby.” In fact, your TV with remote control likely uses more energy during the 20 hours a day that it’s turned off and in a “standby power” state than it does during the hours you

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watch all of those reality shows.

The upshot, according to DOE, is we’re using the equivalent of seven electrical generating plants within the United States daily, just to supply vampires that are turned “off.”

Here are some clues to identify your energy vampires: They’re appliances with remote controls, such as TVs, VCRs and audio equipment. They feature a continuous

digital display -- like those glowing clocks on stoves. They feature rechargeable batteries, such as cordless phones. And they’re appliances with external power supplies, such as inkjet printers and iPod chargers.

How can you combat vampires?

•Eliminate vampires by using a power strip sold at hardware stores, home-supply superstores, discount stores and the like.

Step 1: Plug all components of a computer or home entertainment system into a power strip.

Step 2: Turn off the power strip with a single switch.

Anything plugged into the strip now is truly turned off.

•Unplug “vampires.”

Unplug rarely used appliances.

Ditto for chargers that aren’t in use. Unplug the TV, toaster oven and other well-used appliances before you leave on vacation (or more frequently).

If it’s not plugged in, it can’t suck energy.

How Vampire Power Works There’s a vampire on the loose. Whether you’re at work, at home or out on the town, this vampire is taking a bite out of your wallet and harming the environment. But, there’s no need to barricade the house and stock up on garlic just yet. This vampire works entirely though your electrical outlets and stopping this process can be as easy as pulling a few plugs.

The culprit in question is vampire power, also known as standby power and phantom load.

You can also find it referred to as vampire energy, leaking energy, wall warts, standby loss, idle current, phantom power, ghost load and vampire load. The terms refer to the electricity many gadgets and appliances waste just by being plugged in (even if they’re switched off). After all, what do you think your cell-phone charger does all day while it’s plugged into the wall?

If it’s warm when you get home from work, then it’s been using electricity -- even if it had nothing to charge.

Individually, your rechargeable electric toothbrush may not put that much strain on the local power plant, but the big picture is far more troubling. In the United States alone, vampire power costs consumers more than $3 billion a year. Over time, many microwaves and televisions actually consume more electricity during the hours they’re not in use than the times you’re actually using them to heat up dinner and watch your favorite show.

How do you fight off the ravages of vampire power?

Vampire power causes usually include one of the following: 1. The gadget, such as a cell-phone AC adapter, constantly supplies a charge, even if the batteries are fully charged or if nothing is plugged into it. Many AC adapters, nicknamed wall warts by some critics, waste as much as 50 percent of the power they use.

2. The gadget uses electricity to power a display screen, an external time display or an internal clock. In some cases, this power usage is justified. For instance, your refrigerator needs to monitor temperature levels in order to power up at appropriate times. When it comes to your radio however, it’s not as easy to justify a constant power drain to keep the digital clock lit.

3. The gadget never fully shuts down so that it’s ready to use at a moment’s notice. Many printers spend hours in standby mode, waiting to receive signals from connected computers. Before you even pick up your remote control, the TV is already using electricity to power the sensor that will some critics, waste as much as 50 percent of the power they use.

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Goin’ Postal of Clemmons Celebrates 5 Years of Community Service!

“We pride ourselves in giving the best possible customer service.”

Goin’ Postal of Clemmons just celebrated their 5th Anniversary! Goin’ Postal is located behind Panera Bread and is owned and operated by Clemmons’ residents Vic and Shirley Bragman. Shirley is co-owner and store accountant with many years experience in the accounting field. Vic was a long-time insurance agent in this area and a well- know musician who plays drums and percussion.

Goin’ Postal is a full-service packing and shipping store where customers can choose their own shipping method from the most popular vendors. They are authorized shippers for FedEx Ground and FedEx Express, UPS, and DHL International. They are also approved shippers for the US Postal Service and sell stamps at the same price as the Post Office.

When you bring in a package, they are happy to advise you and help you choose the most efficient

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and economical way to send your package. If a package is over 7-8 pounds, it is generally more economical to ship via FedEx Ground rather than the Post Office. FedEx shipment includes $100 of insurance and on-line tracking information. They send e-mail with the tracking numbers so you can monitor pick-up and delivery.

Goin’ Postal can ship out pre-packaged boxes and also carefully package items that are fragile or awkwardly shaped. They stock many different sizes of boxes including golf bag, golf club, guitar, and bicycle boxes. If they don’t have the exact size, they will make it for you!

Goin’ Postal has pick-ups at the Clemmons location every week day. There is no charge for pre-paid drop-offs for FedEx, UPS, or US Post Office. Pick-up times are FedEx Ground (3 p.m.); FedEx Express (5 p.m.); UPS (4 p.m.); and US Post Office (around 12 noon).

My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, “You’re tearing up the grass.” “We’re not raising grass,” Dad would reply.

“We’re raising boys.”

In addition to personalized service, Vic and Shirley pride themselves in giving best possible customer service.

“We are also very fortunate to have Priscilla and Linda who both go the extra mile in providing quality service to our customers,” says Vic. “We strive to be friendly and helpful to all our regular customers and to the many new ones who come into our store every day.”

Vic adds, “Many customers are taking our suggestion of shipping their luggage to their destination through us via FedEx Ground instead of taking luggage with them on the airplane. You can also include a return label for shipping back to you. When going on vacation, it is a lot easier to either ship luggage or to send heavier items like clothes in boxes that can be easily tracked and insured.”

Harmon Killebrew

Goin’ Postal provides color copies for 30 cents, incoming and outgoing fax services, and Notary Service. They also have greetings cards, office supplies, Quick Study Guides, and boxes for sale in the store.

Vic and Shirley Bragman invite you to visit them at Goin’ Postal in Clemmons –Your Friendly Neighborhood Shipping Center (next to Mossy’s Sports Bar). Store hours are 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.–2 p.m. on Saturday.

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goodhealth GOOD HEALTH NEWS ABOUT THE BLUES Blueberries are an excellent source of manganese.

Manganese plays an important role in bone development and in converting the proteins, carbohydrates and fats in food into to energy – a perfect job for blueberries.

Blueberries are leaders in antioxidant activity.

With just 80 calories per cup and virtually no fat, blueberries offer many noteworthy nutritional benefits.

Plus they are simply delicious. Grab a handful for a very nutritious snack or make a heart healthy dessert for the entire family. Here’s the skinny on blueberry nutrition:

Blueberries are packed with vitamin C. In just one serving, you can get 14 mg of Vitamin C – almost 25 percent of your daily requirement. Vitamin C aids the formation of collagen and helps maintain healthy gums and capillaries. It also promotes iron absorption and a healthy immune system.

Blueberries are dynamos of dietary fiber.

Research has shown that most of us don’t get enough fiber in our diets. Eating foods high in fiber will help keep you regular, your heart healthy and your cholesterol in check.

A handful of blueberries can help you meet your daily fiber requirement.

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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), blueberries are near the top when it comes to antioxidant activity per serving (ORAC values). Their capacity is impressive. Antioxidants work to neutralize free radicals — unstable molecules linked to the development of cancer, cardiovascular disease and other age-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s. Substances in blueberries called polyphenols, specifically the anthocyanins that give the fruit its blue hue, are the major contributors to antioxidant activity.

Blueberry Cobbler Perfect for a weekend breakfast or satisfying dessert on a busy night, this four-ingredient recipe couldn’t be easier. If you have a young baker or two in the house, just hand them the recipe.

4 cups fresh or frozen* blueberries 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 can (12.4 ounces) refrigerated cinnamon buns Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a round 1-1/2

quart (8 x 3 inch) baking dish. In the baking dish, combine blueberries, sugar and cornstarch. Separate rolls and arrange, cinnamon-sugar side down, over the berries.

Bake until the rolls are golden and blueberries bubble, 25 to 30 minutes. If the rolls start to brown too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil. Drizzle with the pre- pared frosting that comes with the rolls. Serve warm. *If using frozen blueberries, warm to room temperature in a saucepan or microwave oven.

Homemade Blueberry Jam Here’s all the flavor of old-fashioned jam without the bother of boiling jars and processing the finished product. Our three variations bring a new twist to the classic spread.

6-1/2 cups fresh blueberries, coarsely chopped (about 5 pints whole blueberries)* 1 package (1.75 ounces) granulated fruit pectin for lower sugar recipes 4-1/2 cups sugar, divided In a large saucepan, combine blueberries and 1/2 cup water. In a small bowl, stir together pectin and 1/4 cup of the sugar.

Stir pectin mixture into blueberries.

Over high heat, stirring constantly, bring mixture to a rolling boil. Add the remaining 4-1/4 cups sugar all at once to the blueberry mixture; return to a rolling boil. Boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly; remove from heat; skim off any foam; set aside until cool enough to handle, about 30 minutes. Transfer to 1-cup freezer containers, filling to about 1/2 inch from the top; continue to cool at room temperature until jam has set; cover and freeze. Thaw to serve; store any leftover jam in the refrigerator.

YIELD: about 9 cups * Place whole blueberries in a food processor container; pulse until coarsely chopped. Or, place blueberries in a bowl; crush with a potato masher or pastry blender.

Buying The Blues When purchasing fresh blueberries, look for firm, plump, dry berries with smooth skins and a silvery sheen.

• A berry’s size does not indicate ripeness or sweetness, but its color does—reddish berries aren’t quite ripe, but can be used in cooking.

• Avoid soft or shriveled fruit, or any signs of mold. Containers with juice stains indicate that the fruit may be bruised.

Keeping The Blues Cool • Refrigerate fresh blueberries as soon as you get them home, in their original plastic pack or in a covered bowl or storage container. Wash berries just before use. Use within ten days of purchase.

• When blueberries are in season, stock up and freeze your own to enjoy through the year.

Although it isn’t necessary, you may want to rinse the berries before freezing. Make sure they are completely dry then either return them to their original plastic pack and overwrap with a resealable plastic bag or freeze in resealable freezer bags or rigid containers.

• When you use frozen blueberries in a recipe, always measure while they’re still frozen.

Freeze The Blues • Freeze berries in freezer containers without washing to keep the skins from toughening.

• Place berries one layer deep. Freeze, and then pour the frozen berries into freezer containers.

• Because unwashed blueberries freeze individually, they can be easily poured from containers in desired amounts.

• Just before using, wash the berries in cold water.

Note: Calahaln Farms in Mocksville will have blueberries in Mid-June. Call 909-2240.

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My Sand Bucket List

This year the “Sand Bucket List” is growing in popularity. A SBL is a list of things that you want to do before summer ends. I absolutely love this idea. I’m one of those people who loves lists! I am a compulsive list maker. I have a notebook for lists. I keep lists on my iPhone, iPod and Kindle.

My friends would tell you that I suffer from ADD and OCD and that’s why I love list’s. Here are a few things on my list for the summer of 2012.

1. Pick cherries at Levering Orchard 2. Take an outdoor yoga class 3. Buy a fabulous sun hat 4. Visit the tourist attractions in WinstonSalem, Charlotte & Greensboro 5. Go for a bike ride around Salem Lake 6. Go roller-skating(yes I still have my skates) 7. Go on a picnic in June and July and August 8. Hike at Stone Mountain 9. Hike at Pilot Mountain

10. Camp at Hanging Rock 11. Build a tree house 12. Mountain Bike at Hobby Park 13. Build a bonfire and make S’mores 14. Have a photo weekend with friends 15. Run or walk a 5K 16. Finish my documentary 17. Learn to play a new song on the guitar It’s going to be a busy summer! What are some things on your Sand Bucket List?

peace & love, Ariel Bouvier You can follow my progress as I check off the list and update it at: arielbouvier.wordpress.com June 2012

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The 2012 Fun Fourth Festival Freedom Run and Walk

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The Freedom Run and Walk, part of the Greensboro Race Series, includes three events: •10K Freedom Run (electronic timing) Race starts at 8 a.m. Pre-registration $25; $30 day of race Military discount or groups of 10+, $20 each Cash prizes and commemorative awards.

•2-Mile Red, White and Blue Fun Run and Walk Race starts 8:10 a.m. Competitive-Timed preregistration $15; $18 day of race Competitive-Timed military discount or groups of 10+, $12 each NonCompetitive-Not Timed pre-registration $12; $15 day of race Non-Competitive-Not-Timed military discount or groups of 10+, $10 each Commemorative awards.

•Tot Trot and Kids 1⁄2K Race starts at 9 a.m. Free; no registration required Souvenir awards for all participants.

T-shirts are guaranteed to those registered prior to June 8. Day-of-race registration will be held from 6:30-7:30 a.m. at the Greensboro Marriott Downtown, 301 N. Greene St. The Awards Ceremony will be staged at 9:15 a.m. in the same location.

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Electronic timing with a digital clock and finish line services will be provided for the Freedom Run 10K and the Competitive 2-Mile Red, White and Blue Fun Run by On the Mark Sports. A finish line photographer will be present. Pets are prohibited for safety reasons.

Applications and race details are available at www. funfourthfestival.org. Online registration is available at www.bigfootrunning.com.

The Freedom Run and Walk offers participants a way to honor military personnel and veterans and serves as a fundraiser for the Fun Fourth Festival.

Volunteers are needed for the Freedom Run. Call the festival office at 336.274.4595 to sign up or go to www. funfourthfestival.org/volunteers.

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H20 Youth Encounter Fundraiser

Saturday, June 16th is the big day. The event will run from 10 am - 6 pm, and there will be lots of door prizes and great food. Classic car and motorcycle clubs will be on hand and will display some fabulous classics. Special entertainment includes: David Hawk, Hip Hop Gospel Dancer, The H20 Mime Team, Face painting for the kids .and a very special appearance from our very own Central Triad Church’s Elvis. Tickets will be sold on site for a car give-a-way in August 2012. If you are interested in purchasing a ticket, call 336-965-0726. The event will be held at Kernersville Chrysler Dodge on Hwy 66.

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moneytalks DON’T TAKE A VACATION FROM INVESTING

BY CAMPBELL THOMPSON

Summer is here — which means a vacation most likely isn’t far away. Whether you’re hitting the road, jumping on a plane or even enjoying a “staycation” at home, you’re probably looking forward to some down time with your family. But not every aspect of your life should be relaxed. Specifically, you don’t want to take a vacation from investing — which means you need to become a diligent, year-round investor.

Here are a few suggestions that can help:

• Keep on investing. Don’t head to the investment

“sidelines” when the financial markets experience volatility. You don’t want to be a non-participant when things turn around because, historically, the early stage of any market rally is generally when the biggest gains occur. (Keep in mind that past performance of the market is not a guarantee of future results.)

• Keep learning. In just about any classroom, the

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same is true of the investment world: The more you know about the forces that affect your investments’ performance, and about why you own the investments you do, the more likely you are to make the right moves — and the less likely you’ll be to make hasty and unwise decisions.

• Keep your focus on the long term. As an investor, you need to look past those events — such as natural disasters, recession fears and political instability abroad — that may have noticeable short-term effects on the financial markets but little impact over the longer term.

So instead of making investment decisions based on today’s headlines, think about what you want your financial picture to look like in 10, 20 or 30 years — and take the appropriate steps to help make that picture materialize. These steps include following a long-term, disciplined investment strategy that’s suitable for your individual needs, making adjustments as time goes on and working with a professional financial advisor who knows your situation and can help you make the right choices.

•Keep looking for growth opportunities. To

achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you’ll need to own growth-oriented investments, such as stocks and other investments that contain equities. The percentage of your holdings devoted to stocks should be based on your risk tolerance, time horizon and proximity to retirement.

But no matter what your situation, you want a portfolio that’s designed to help you meet your investment goals.

• Keep relying on “hardworking” investments.

To help ensure your investments are working hard for you, choose those vehicles that can help you in multiple ways. For example, when you invest in a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, your money grows on a tax-deferred basis, which means it can accumulate faster than if it were placed in an investment on which

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you paid taxes every year. (Keep in mind that taxes are due upon withdrawal, and withdrawals prior to age 59½ may be subject to a 10% IRS penalty.) Plus, you typically fund your 401(k) with pretax dollars, so the more you put in each year, the lower your taxable income. Furthermore, with the choices available in your plan, you can create a good mix of investments.

Enjoy your vacation this summer. But no matter what the season, don’t take a break from investing. Your efforts may pay off nicely for you in the future.

Editor’s 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.

Next month the Villager covers...

Never To Old To Play...

Local Senior Olympics Miss Senior North Carolina The Joys of RV Travel What’s Pinterest?

Local Vegetable Gardens Favorite Homemade Ice Cream Recipes Have you got a favorite recipe you make summer after summer? Send us your recipe and we will post it on the website and might include it with next month’s article..

AND MUCH MORE! If you have an idea for a article please contact us :editor@villagervoice.com June 2012

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What’s Happening?

MantraBash Music & Art Festival The 3rd Annual MantraBash is a music, art and camping festival in Ferguson, approximately 90 miles west of Greensboro. The event will feature three nights of music from The Mantras, along with special guests Robert Walter Trio, Particle, The Werks and many more.

With only 1000 tickets available and selling fast, MantraBash is a grassroots, intimate event with a line-up that is sure to have everyone getting up to get down.

High Country Motorcycle Camp offers attendees panoramic views of its fourteen majestic mountain acres, babbling brooks, tent-camping space and showers.

The festival not only offers a vast line-up of feel-good music, food and art vendors and a family-friendly environment, it’s also charitable as a portion of the proceeds will be donated to a non-profit organization (still to be announced). Additionally, there will be live art, craft vendors and some of the top food vendors in the region to fill the souls of attendees.

For more info go to: www.mantrabash.com

Walking Tour of Washington St. Saturday, June 16 at 9 am Changing Tides Cultural Center Winston-Salem, NC A 90-minute walking tour of the historic Washington St. with historian Glenn Chavis.

To register call 885-1859.

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Shallowford Square at Lewisville

The Beach Blast is always the 3rd Saturday in June, and is the one town-sponsored event intended for adults. Music is provided by two bands, one of which is always The Embers.

This year The Catalinas will play from 3 to 5:30 p.m. and The Embers will take the stage at 6 p.m. and play until 10 p.m.

Fun Fourth Festival Freedom Run and Walk Saturday, June 30, 2012 8am

Run or walk in honor of our dedicated military personnel and veterans. Deck yourself out in a patriotic costume and show off your American spirit!

For more info call the Fun Fourth office at 274-4595.

Juneteenth Luncheon at Old Salem Museums & Gardens

Wednesday, June 13, 12 noon.

Old Salem Museum And Gardens, Winston-Salem In celebration of Juneteenth, the country’s longest-running observance of the abolition of slavery, Old Salem is hosting a luncheon, featuring a guest speaker, Justice Henry E. Frye. For more info call (336) 721-7350.

Dads Eat Free Father’s Day at The Loop Pizza Grill in Winston-Salem

Sunday, June 17 - 7 pm Whether you’re 5 or 75 years old, bring your dad in this Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17th and The Loop Pizza Grill will pick up his tab with the purchase of your meal.

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The Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem is honoring dads on Father’s Day! On Sunday, June 17, all dads receive free admission. Have fun playing with your children while you enjoy the museum, create a memorable piece in the Art Studio, adventure through the Enchanted Forest and play in the Secret Garden. Share stories as you read books in our Amazing Library. For more information please visit the website at www.childrensmuseumofws.org.

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seniormusings ON THE UNEXPECTED

BY NANCY M HALL

Recently I attended the performances by the contestants in the Silver Arts event. I also attended the visual arts exhibits; both of these events showed much creative talent by older adults.

At the performance event, I sat by Sarah Brooks, who formerly headed the “Snappy Tappers.� They won a first place prize and will move on to the state to compete. From the visual arts exhibit, I was aware that she had entered her paintings and photography as well. She related this story as to how one of her pictures came about. Each year, she buys several gallons of strawberries.

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She gives one gallon away to friends and neighbors, eats one, and preserves the other. This year she recalls that she had difficulty fitting the three containers in a larger box-a logistical problem. When she was finally able to make them fit, she looked at the box and to her surprise, she saw a picture. She took a photograph of it and subsequently won a first prize (Senior Olympics Gold Metal). What started as a logistical dilemma turned into a work of art! Another example came from the performance event.

We learned that one of the male

contestants decided to strengthen his vocal capacity by singing after he suffered a stroke. What started as a therapeutic intervention led to his entering the contest and winning a metal. Another great example of how exercising our creativity helps our physical and emotional health.

The next example is a personal one.

Several years ago I had checked into a motel in a city where I would be training the next day. After unpacking, I decided to take a walk around my surroundings. It was in the eastern part of the state where

those lovely pine trees with the huge cones grow. I saw one and stopped to pick it up. However, inside the cone was a big “daddy long legs” spider. I shook him out and continued merrily on my way, pleased that I had a nice souvenir and hopefully a part of a decoration for Christmas. Only later did it suddenly dawn on me that this beautiful cone was this spider’s home, and I had wantonly destroyed it! Looking back at this incident, I have to say that it was truly my ecological moment! An unexpected insight!

A third example comes from a River Run movie “Found Memories.” (You know I would seek out the films about aging, of course!) The following is taken from the review of the film in the WinstonSalem Journal.1 The setting is a decrepit Brazilian village, hemmed in by a strip of railroad seemingly decommissioned long ago. It is populated by elderly people who have gotten so deeply set into their rituals of daily life that their every action seems to be exactly what they did the day before and the day before that.

For this elderly village, the first unexpected event is a young female photographer comes to town.

She is befriended by the elderly woman who is the bread maker for the village. She is not there to shake these people out of their doldrums, only to connect with them and understand their ways. However, the entire photographic medium of self-reflection and remembrance seems to strike the seniors as upsetting, or at best vaguely threatening.

Trying not panic, I began to look other places. I knew that the group was to travel around the lake where the tour bus would be located. I debated as to whether to go this route, as it was beginning to be late in the day and it seemed very far to me. I tried to find someone who could speak some English. Finally, I found someone from Europe who could understand my dilemma. He got a cab and directed the driver to the hotel where we were staying. That was also very “iffy” because the cab driver could have taken me anywhere. People at the hotel knew where the group was eating dinner, and I was re-united with the group there.

The unexpected surprises come in many forms. Many come when we are in new situations and starting a new path. June graduates and newlyweds may anticipate the unexpected. May they all be pleasant, and if they are not, may you be able to learn from the experiences.

As the movie progresses, we begin to see ever so slight changes in the behaviors of the villagers. It becomes time for the young photographer to leave, although by now they want her to stay. She does stay a while longer. We see the demise of the bread maker. The photographer prepares to leave, and when she opens the door, then comes perhaps the most unexpected. (I am torn between sharing it or not in the event you see the movie and I won’t to spoil it for you.) As the young photographer opens the door, she sees the entire village out front. And why are they there? They tell her that she is the only person now who knows how to make their bread. They need her…

Some unexpected things could be life threatening. On a trip to China with other educators, after arriving in Beijing, we were to tour the Summer Palace. I was traveling alone and had not had much time to get to know the other people who came from across the country. At the Palace grounds, we were told to explore on our own, but to return to a certain place at a given hour. When I returned to the place I thought we were to meet, I could not see any persons I recognized.

What are some unexpected situations in your life? Would you say they diminished you in some way or increased your sense of who you are? I would like to know. I am nancappy@msn.com.

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naturecalls GREAT AMERICAN BACKYARD CAMPOUT JUNE 23, 2012 School is out, and many kids are already spending hours inside glued to their electronic devices. It’s time to boot them outside so they can benefit from some fresh air surrounded by a world of green.

A great place to start is by having your family participate in the 8th Annual Great American Backyard Campout on June 23. National Wildlife Federation’s 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. A new report from Common Sense Media finds that more than half of all American children under the age of eight have access to one of the newer mobile devices at home, and nearly one-third have a TV in their bedroom. At the same time, the American Academy of Pediatrics has cautioned parents to limit their young children’s screen time.

Studies show that outdoor time helps children grow

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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 it’s called the GREAT outdoors. As part of National Wildlife Federation’s 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 Federation’s website you get helpful information to make your camping experience a fun one including campfire recipes, nocturnal wildlife guides, campfire songs and games, nature activities and much more. You’ll also be able to fundraise for exciting prizes.

National Wildlife Federation inspires Americans to protect wildlife for our children’s future.

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amping is all about memory-making, and you don’t have to hike deep into the wilderness to enjoy a campfire and a night under the stars. Whether in your backyard or away from home, preparation is key to a successful campout.

Here’s a list of important things to have on hand:

For Comfort:

Tent (Don’t have a tent?

Use a blanket, tarp, or big sheet of plastic draped over a clothesline, with the corners held down by rocks.)

Sleeping bag (or a sheet and blankets)

Sleeping pad or air mattress Warm clothes (wear layers) Flashlights and extra batteries Insect repellent Bottles of water

For Fun:

Binoculars Camera Cards, games or toys Something to read Musical instruments and song books Bikes and helmets Camp chairs Popcorn Marshmallows, graham crackers, chocolate bars (S’mores)

How is it that one match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box of matches to start a campfire? ~Christy Whitehead

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We are lucky enough to live in a region in which “lightning bugs” thrive. Stay up late one evening with your children and capture some of their magic in a jar.

TIPS FOR CATCHING FIREFLIES

FIREFLY JAR Materials: 1 clean large jar with lid (a mayonnaise jar is perfect!)

1 awl or nail Hammer

Fireflies are easy to spot—just look for the flashing lights. They typically love long grasses, marshy areas and regions near the edges of ponds, lakes, streams and other bodies of water. They can thrive under low-hanging trees, in forests and fields, and even in your yard or vegetable garden.

With awl & hammer (or hammer and nail), punch 5 or 6 holes in your jar lid.

Race around yard, catching fireflies in your jar.

When you capture a few, screw the lid back on and be mesmerized by their twinkling glow.

Release fireflies after 15 or so minutes.

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Where to Look

Watch Your Light Fireflies communicate using their flashing lights.

If you want to catch one, you have to act like one.

First, turn off your exterior house lights—these may confuse fireflies and make them less likely to respond to light signals from other fireflies. Then take a flashlight outside.

If you are having trouble getting near the fireflies in your yard, imitate one of them by shining your flashlight directly up and down, or by repeating the light patterns you see fireflies emitting. This may or may not work; many scientists who study fireflies have better luck with LED lights than with battery-powered flashlights. Never shine a light directly at a firefly; it’s likely to scare them away rather than attracting them.

damage to firefly populations in times when they were more plentiful, today’s firefly numbers are dwindling—so each one matters. Catch fireflies carefully, treat them gently and release them into the wild again when you’re done, and you’ll be able to enjoy these fascinating creatures without causing any harm.

Source: firefly.org

In addition, you may have better luck catching fireflies if you place a blue plastic disc or piece of paper over your flashlight to turn the light blue.

Scientists believe fireflies don’t interpret blue light the same way they see other colors, so the light won’t disorient their flash patterns.

Catch Carefully When you get close enough, catch your fireflies using a net. Place the fireflies you catch into a clear jar with a lid that’s been pierced to let in air. You should also place a moistened paper towel inside to keep the air in the jar humid.

This way, your fireflies will have air to breathe and won’t dry out.

It’s often more effective to work in pairs when catching fireflies, with one person to hold the jar and another to use the net. Be sure to use care when catching them; fireflies can be fragile.

Let Them Go Once you have a jar of fireflies, don’t keep them for longer than a day or two. Let them go, preferably at night because that’s when they’re most active and able to avoid predators. If you keep them for longer, the fireflies are likely to die.

Some people remember crushing fireflies in their fingers to make their hands glow and keeping them in unventilated jars for several days. While this might not have caused serious

Fireflies are in fact, not flies at all, but beetles from the family, Lampyridae, from the Greek word “to shine.”

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animaltalk GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN CELEBRATES THE ANIMALS WITH A PARTY June 13 marks a special day at Grandfather Mountain.

The Grandfather habitat staff has prepared a birthday celebration for the animals, providing programs and games for the Mountain’s guests as well as birthday treats for Grandfather’s furry and feathered residents.

“The Animal Birthday Party is an opportunity to celebrate all the animals’ birthdays at once,” said Animal Habitats Manager Christie Tipton. “We all love the animals and want to give them a well-deserved special day.”

person. Tour participants will get to see where the cougars and otters sleep overnight, meet black bears that are not commonly on display, learn the ins and outs of what it takes to care for the animals year-round, observe a training session and learn why the animals call Grandfather Mountain home. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes and can make a reservation in advance by calling 828-7338715 or register on June 13 in the Museum Gift Shop.

At 12:30 p.m., guests are invited meet in front of the Fudge Shop for an Owl Encounter. During the program, the Mountain’s knowledgeable Naturalist staff displays live screech and a barred owls, discussing each specific owl as well the natural tendencies that make these two birds unique.

Many of the animals that are brought to Grandfather are rescues that can no longer survive in the wilderness. The oldest is Morely, the golden eagle. Morely is more than 30 years old and has lived at Grandfather Mountain since 1984. The youngest is Luna the two-year-old otter who arrived at the Mountain in November 2011.

The Mountain’s wildlife habitats are home to black bears, otters, cougars, deer and a golden eagle.

The habitat staff has planned a full day of activities on the Mountain. Children can make a birthday card for the animals, which will be put on display in the underwater viewing area of the otter habitat. There will be games, prizes and the opportunity to receive a free slice of birthday cake for all who attend. Guests will also get the opportunity to test their knowledge about all the species of animals at Grandfather Mountain for prizes at the Nature Museum.

Grandfather will offer a Behind the Scenes Tour from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at a special rate of $20 per

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The final scheduled activity of the Animal Birthday is at 2:15 p.m. when the habitat animals receive enrichments.

“The animals will get a very special treat that they don’t commonly get, something they really enjoy,” said Tipton.

“This year is the first year we are actually letting children help decorate the enrichments before going around and watching the animals get them.”

All birthday party events, except the Behind the Scenes Tour, are included in regular park admission. A full schedule of the day’s activities can be found at www. grandfather.com.

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Friends, fun and philanthropy

five ways to make this your summer of doing

With so many summer activities to choose from, it can be hard to decide what to do with your carefree days. From planning weekend getaways to finding ways to give back to your community, there are endless possibilities for your sunshine-filled summer.

Friends play not only a huge part in summer fun, but they also help you decide which activities to partake in. According to a recent Bing survey, more than 90 percent of people seek the opinions or advice of friends and family as part of their decision-making process for trips, purchases, events and more. In fact, 44 percent said they get the most useful recommendations on things such as travel and restaurants from their connections on Facebook and Twitter. Luckily, there are easy ways to involve friends and family in all of your planning this summer, no matter what kind of adventure or activity you’re looking for.

* Plan a getaway. There’s nothing like a

weekend away to refresh the body and mind.

Whether you prefer the city, the mountains or the beach, with the weather warm and bags packed, you can be on your way in no time. Looking to family and friends is a great way to get recommendations you can trust. At www.bing.com you can see which of your Facebook friends have visited your favorite locale, get recommendations and more, right as you search.

*Get outdoors. Grab a friend and get out-

side. Now is the time for outdoor activities such as hiking, running, surfing and biking. Tap friends and family for recommendations on best trails and equipment and you may even find a new running buddy as you research and plan.

*Plan a summer night out. Even if you

can’t get out of town this summer, there is plenty to do in your own neighborhood. Use www.bing. com to find hot restaurants and events, such as

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concerts in the park or sporting events - you can even book a table, purchase tickets and suggest your friends join you right within your search. Some of the hottest musical acts will tour the nation this summer; don’t miss out on the fun.

* Get involved in the community:

Giving back to the community through volunteerism is a great way to enjoy the sun and the perfect way to get kids involved in a good cause. During the summer, many organizations host community volunteer events, such as beach cleanups, park beautification and other activities that get you outside and doing good. This summer, Bing and DoSomething.org are teaming up to inspire people to get out and do good in the community. Visit www.bing.com/doing for more information and to find out how you can get involved in projects in your community.

*Celebrate: Take time to celebrate summer birth-

days, holidays or just being together with friends and family. Plan a summer barbecue, keeping your friends involved and getting their input along the way as you research recipes, games and entertainment. Once the party rolls around, you know everyone will have a blast.

Taking time to plan ahead and keeping friends and family involved can ensure you have a great fun-filled summer.

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