Villager Voice Magazine - Oct 2011

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8 Foxx Report 10 Something Smell Phishy?

17 Avoid Scary Investment Moves 30Time for Capital Punishment to Die a Natural Death?

36 Senior Musings on Hunger

12 Social Media Maven 13 Going Green 19 Church Directory 23 Restaurant Directory 26 What’s Happening?

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The mission of Villager Voice Magazine is to foster community involvement and provoke conversation while informing our readership of the community activities and political happenings that affect our lives. We welcome a wide range of contributions and perspectives and seek to encourage inclusive and insightful dialogue that is helpful to the development of the community as a whole. Statements and opinions expressed in articles, reviews, and other materials herein are those of the authors, the editor, and the publisher. While every care has been taken in the compilation of this information and every attempt made to present up-to-date and accurate information, we cannot guarantee that inaccuracies will not occur. So, thank you for your input and observations as you continue to let us be your VOICE! This issue is brimming with cool and interesting articles from our staff columnists and contributing writers. We share seasonal information on “How to Prepare Your Yard and Garden for Winter;” important reminders about why you need to care about cyber security; and how to market your online portfolio so it gets noticed. Our “Going Green” expert shares ways to make Halloween safer and more eco-friendly.

It’s also Vegetarian Awareness Month, so you can celebrate with delicious veggie quesadillas; discover seven ways to put a new spin on the “humble” potato; and explore new ways to help overcome “picky” eaters at dinner time.

Entrepreneur Tracy Myers gives us inside information on how to avoid getting “ripped off” when buying a used car; Financial planner Campbell Thompson warns us about “scary investments;” and football analyst Jesse Palmer offers sweet tips for your tailgate party. Rev. Christopher Burcham’s tackles the difficult subject of Capital Punishment and suggests that it die a “natural” death. Super Senior Nancy Hall discusses physical hunger in our community and nation while exploring the increasing disconnection and psychological hunger of our senior citizens.

Don’t miss Clemmons Community Theatre’s latest production: “The Red Velvet Cake War.” In this ridiculously funny Southern-fried comedy, the three Verdeen cousins could not have picked a worse time to throw their family reunion. Their outrageous antics have delighted local gossips in the small town of Sweetgum, Texas and the eyes of Texas are definitely upon them as their self-righteous aunt is quick to point out. A high stakes wager is made on who bakes the best red velvet cake for the reunion and as this fast-paced romp barrels toward its uproarious climax, you’ll wish your own family reunions were this much fun. See complete information on page 29.

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Arts Council Seeking Nominations for 2011 Annual Awards The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County is soliciting nominations for four annual awards, The Arts Council Award and R. Philip Hanes Jr. Young Leader Award, and two new awards, the Arts Development Award and the Arts Knowledge Sharing Award. The awards will be presented at The Arts Council’s annual meeting Thursday, November 3, in Reynolds Place, Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts.

Completed nomination materials must be received by 5 p.m., Friday, October 21.

Nominees for The Arts Council Award should have exhibited extraordinary commitment to volunteer service and made significant contributions to the arts in WinstonSalem and Forsyth County. Past Award recipients include Siobhan Olson (2010), Sue Henderson (2009), Janie and J.D. Wilson (2008), and Peggy & Allen Joines (2007).

The R. Philip Hanes Jr. Young Leader Award is given to a person 40 years of age or younger who exemplifies volunteer dedication and leadership. The time, talent and energy demonstrated by this young leader must have furthered the missions of arts and cultural entities of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County and serve as a model for future young leaders involved in the development of the cultural resources of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Past Award recipients include Kelly Maxner (2010), Cheryl Lindsay (2009), Ryan Opel (2008), and Chevara Orrin and Marlon Hubbard (2007).

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Arts Knowledge Sharing Award will be presented to two 2010-2011 grantees of the Arts Council of differing arts/cultural/organizational expertise that have created a knowledge-sharing program between their organizations. This award is designed to encourage sharing of best practices in a way they will strengthen local arts organizations. The award is in addition to any other funding received from The Arts Council.

Editor’s Note: Detailed information about the awards is available at www.intothearts.org. The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County was established in 1949 and was the first locally established arts council in the United States. The Arts Council enriches the quality of life for people in Winston-Salem and neighboring communities by raising funds for the arts, advocating for the arts, sponsoring events in conjunction with other arts organizations, providing educational opportunities, strengthening cultural resources, developing social capital, and aiding economic development. In 2010, The Arts Council awarded more than $1.825 million in grants to 42 arts and cultural organizations and 19 individual artists.

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Keeping Football Players Safe Gear Guidelines

You’ll need a lot of protective gear to play football, and you’ll need to remember to wear all of it each time you play. If you show up for a practice or game without a necessary piece of equipment, tell your coach, and don’t try to play until you fix the situation.

At a minimum, you should never take the field without the following gear: Helmet. All football helmets should have a hard plastic outer shell and a thick layer of padding. Helmets should meet the safety standards developed by the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE). Ask for help from your coach or a trained professional at a sporting goods store to make sure you get a helmet that meets these standards and fits well.

Helmets also should have a rigid facemask made from coated carbon steel. Check your facemask to make sure it is properly secured to the helmet. There are different face masks for different positions and purposes. Ask your coach which one would be appropriate for you.

Finally, all helmets should have a chin strap with a protective chin cup.

Always keep your chin strap fastened and snug whenever you play.

Pants with leg pads. Some football pants include pads that snap into place or fit into pockets within the pants. Other pants are shells that you pull over your pads. Regardless of which style you choose, you should have pads for your hips, thighs, knees, and tailbone.

Shoulder pads. Football shoulder pads should have a hard plastic shell with thick padding.

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Prepare Your Yard and Garden for Winter

Snow, ice, freezing temperatures and other elements of winter are not far off. You’ve enjoyed your backyard all summer long, but now it’s time to get everything prepped to handle the upcoming cold weather.

Preparing your lawn, shrubbery and gardens for the winter months can help ensure you’ll be able to enjoy your landscaping as soon as the temperatures warm next spring. By renting the right equipment to successfully handle those jobs, you’ll save time and free up space for all of your home beautification projects.

Tree trimming and planting - The fall months offer the perfect opportunity to plant and trim trees. If you’re planting, make sure to give the new trees plenty of water in the weeks leading up to the first hard frost. Also, make sure your established trees receive a good supply of water, especially if the end-of-summer weather has been hot and dry.

Tree trimming allows you to remove dead branches and limbs, as well as growth that may be blocking your patio, sidewalk and driveway, or hanging over the roof of your house. When you’re done, rent a wood chipper to make mulch for next year’s garden with the branches and limbs you’ve trimmed. A brush cutter can help clear away ground clutter.

Give your lawn some life with lawn aeration and dethatching. If your lawn is showing signs of runoff and thinning, it can mean the dirt is very compacted, and needs aeration to allow water and nutrients in.

Aerator rental is an option to perforate your lawn with

small holes, giving the grass a chance to refresh and thicken prior to the winter freeze. This will help give your lawn a beautiful green look next season.

Dethatching is another lawn care option to help your lawn grow thick and lush come spring. Roots, dead stems and clippings often get trapped between the soil and the green vegetation, blocking the soil from receiving water and nutrients. Stop at your local rental store for a thatcher, which will slice through the dead materials, lifting them up and out of the way.

Prep your gardens - both floral and vegetable - to help minimize the work you’ll have to do in the spring.

Remove all the dead plants, and turn over the soil using a roto-tiller from your local rental store, adding a layer of natural fertilizer like leaf clippings, grass clippings or compost. Don’t make the layer too thick. These materials will help provide some additional nutrients to the soil as they break down over the winter months.

Fall is a great time to plant bulbs for early spring flower decorations. Cultivate the soil by churning it up and adding a bit of compost or other fertilizer. Plant the bulb, water it and mark it so you don’t accidentally dig it up early in the spring while preparing your garden for another season of growing.

Renting lawn and garden equipment washes away the worry of having to maintain and store it, leaving more room in your basement, garage and garden shed, and affording you more time to enjoy your backyard and peruse gardening catalogs and magazines as winter arrives and you dream for the first sign of spring.

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Who Creates Jobs?

By Congresswoman Virginia Foxx

“Congress needs to focus on job creation.” That’s a common refrain heard these days in the halls of the Capitol, on the opinion pages of newspapers and from the talking heads on cable news. With unemployment in North Carolina still hovering around 10 percent, it’s no surprise that so many want Congress to focus on jobs.

Everyone agrees that high unemployment is a scourge and that we need more job creation. How we get there, however, is a matter of considerable debate. Even the phrase, “Congress needs to focus on job creation,” is freighted with ambiguity and often stems from two very divergent views of how to create jobs.

These two views can be summarized simply. One is that government is an effective job creator. The other is that government is an ineffective job creator relative to the private sector.

The view that government is an effective job creator leads to policies like the infamous stimulus package of 2009. With a price tag nearing a trillion dollars, the stimulus bill was sold to America as a way to keep unemployment below 8 percent.

We all know how that turned out.

In fact, a study by an Ohio State University economist found that the stimulus “destroyed or forestalled roughly one million private sector jobs.”

Government is certainly capable of creating jobs—it’s just not very

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efficient at doing it. Plus, in order to “create jobs” the federal government must first extract money out of the pockets of productive American workers and companies in the form of taxes. This often results in no net job creation, since the small businesses that create most jobs end up shoveling a sizeable percentage of their income into the federal government’s coffers—directly reducing the amount of money they have to re-invest in their businesses and create jobs.

On the other hand, many people know that the federal government is not the best tool for job creation. I’m in that camp. While I think Congress should focus on job creation, I’m convinced that the focus should not be on more wasteful, government spending.

Instead, Congress should lessen the burden of government rules and red tape and rein in the long arm of the federal tax code. This will unleash the job creating potential of American small businesses and job creators.

And it doesn’t require spending taxpayer money on questionable or politically motivated projects.

The House of Representatives has already done a lot of work in this area, cutting red tape and jobkilling rules. This year the House passed several bills to reverse economically harmful regulations, to create jobs by allowing investment in energy production and to stop tax increases on

American small businesses and families. This includes the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, the Energy Tax Prevention Act and the Jobs and Energy Permitting Act. These bills and many others that would create 1000’s of private sector jobs passed the House on a bipartisan basis.

Unfortunately, these bills are languishing in the Senate awaiting an up or down vote. This is the same Senate that has refused even to pass a budget for more than 860 days. Thanks to the Senate’s inaction, bills that would free up American job creators to invest in profitable, job creating ventures have not yet become law.

The Senate’s chronic torpor will not stop the House from continuing to pursue a job creation agenda that doesn’t fritter away taxpayer money.

This fall House Republicans plan to overrule needless federal government meddling that threatens the creation of 100’s of jobs planned for South Carolina by aircraft manufacturer Boeing. We will also tackle harmful regulations emanating from the EPA that threaten more than 100,000 manufacturing jobs. Plus, the House plans to vote on a major tax cut proposal for small businesses that will free up resources for new hiring.

It’s true. Congress must focus on job creation. But Congress needs to get away from the failed strategy of throwing piles of taxpayers’ hard-

earned money at every problem. More stimulus programs aren’t needed. We can help the private sector create jobs by getting job-destroying government rules and high taxes off the backs of America’s small businesses, innovators and entrepreneurs. This is the single best way to spark job creation and get many Americans back to work.

Editor’s Note: U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx represents the Fifth Congressional District of North Carolina.

She is chair of the House Higher Education subcommittee and also serves on the House Rules Committee. You may contact her office toll free at 1-866-677-8968 or e-mail her from her website, www.foxx.house.gov.

How to Select the Perfect Pumpkin Select a pumpkin that is completely orange. A partially green pumpkin might not ripen any further.

Size is an important factor. Medium pumpkins are best for pumpkin carving. Small pumpkins are better for cooking.

Does the shade of orange matter? If so, there are hundreds of varieties, some with different shades of orange.

Selecting the shape is a matter of personal preference.

Some like ‘em tall.

Others, like ‘em round.

Often, people select shapes to fit the carving patterns they will use.

Pick your pattern before you go.

Do not lift or carry a pumpkin by it’s stem. The pumpkin stem gives it character.

A ripe pumpkin has a hard shell that does not dent or scratch easily when pressing on it with a thumbnail. Do this on the back or bottom of the fruit.......never on the face.

Examine the entire pumpkin carefully for soft spots. If you find even one soft spot, go on to the next pumpkin. You don’t want to spend hours carving a pumpkin to have it last only a few days.

Check the pumpkin for cracks and splits. If you find one, examine it to be sure it is not turning into a soft spot.

Photographing the Carved Pumpkin For professional quality photographs, you want to use an electric bulb in the pumpkin. A 40 watt, uncolored bulb on a electric cord works very well.

Keep the bulb low or off to the side so that it illuminates the inside back wall of the pumpkin. Some people suggest using a simple seven watt bulb or two to three candles.

It is important to scrape the back of the pumpkin to make a smooth surface so that no odd shadows are cast.

With the pumpkin lit, ideally in a mostly darkened room, take a picture of the pumpkin without using a flash.

400 ASA speed film works well, you can use 200 ASA if you let the shutter stay open longer.

For really good shots, mount the camera on a tripod and use a zoom lens. This will change the focal distance, blurring the background, but keeping the pumpkin sharp.

Ideally, a completely black background works well.

If you are trying to catch a rear projection, use a piece of dark, colored poster board fold into thirds (with the center section acting as a screen and the flaps for support).

If you’ve ever taken a picture with a light source behind someone and it turned out to have strong contrasts, this is exactly the effect we’re trying to achieve.

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As October marks Cyber Security Month, many consumers may be asking themselves, why do I care about cyber security? The truth is ... you should, because it›s about protecting your financial, medical and other personal information. Every month the FBI-affiliated Internet Crime Complaint Center receives 25,000 complaints, from identity theft to online scams, and everyone is a potential victim. But you can take action. Financial services companies, top targets for cyber attacks, are fighting back to protect consumers and are encouraging consumers to join in the fight.

Cyber criminals often target consumers who are least protected. Gary McAlum, chief security officer at USAA, a leading financial services provider that serves members of the military and their families, offers five simple tips that will help every consumer be less attractive to a cyber criminal and ultimately be better protected against cyber attacks.

1. Put up a strong fence

The «fundamental three» of computer security consists of a firewall, anti-malware software and automatic updates. Chances are you already have these installed on your machine. Modern computers and routers have firewalls built in, and you can download a reputable anti-malware program online, often for free. Cyber criminals are constantly advancing their techniques and their abilities, so

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updating your protection software is critical to keeping your wall strong. Do your research before downloading any programs from the Internet. Some viruses are disguised as anti-malware programs.

2. Get complicated

Passwords are the first line of defense to protect your sensitive information from getting into the wrong hands. Whenever money is involved, toughen up. If a hacker gets your email password, what›s the next stop?

Your bank. Take extra care with your financial account passwords. Do not use simple words or anything like your last name or a pet›s name. Incorporate numbers and special characters, and change passwords every six months.

3. Authenticate your devices

Companies are employing new tools to make their website more secure. In fact, a new breed of website security adds an extra layer of protection beyond usernames and passwords by registering your computer and/or smartphone›s unique thumbprint when you first login. Why? The website is more confident it›s you doing the driving instead of a cyber-thief. If the site detects a computer you don›t normally use, expect extra questions to prove your identity.

Want to get proactive? Check with your financial institution to see if they offer tools to help you protect

yourself. USAA offers an additional protection mechanism, called CyberCode, in case your username, password, and PIN get into the wrong hands. Easily installed on any smart phone, this app sends members a new, randomly generated code right to their phone that they must use to access their accounts.

4. Be alert

Most credit card issuers allow you set parameters so your provider can send you a text message or email if a large charge hits your card. For example, USAA has a two-way, instant text system that will allow you to confirm any purchase while you›re at the checkout register - or if it›s not your purchase, you can deny it instantly. Also be sure to review your statements for abnormal activity.

5. Be suspicious

Most people get scammed by offering too much

personal information. Cyber criminals may try to disguise themselves as trusted entities. Be wary, and don›t give away your password or credit card number if you›re contacted by anyone posing as your financial institution. Even if an email or a phone call appears to be legit, be suspicious. Remember, no legitimate financial institution will ask you to provide personal or financial information in response to an email. In fact, USAA has developed an email system called «Security Zone» that ensures each email is tagged with each member›s unique identification information, so people can have confidence that these emails are in fact from USAA. Cyber crime is prevalent, and the perpetrators are constantly improving their techniques. By following these steps, you will be better equipped to help combat potential attacks. For more information about how to protect yourself from cyber crime, visit the Security and Privacy Center on www.usaa.com.

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Social Media Maven You have an online portfolio, but you aren’t sure if it’s working for you. Because a good online portfolio is an asset in a job search, it’s important to know how to get it in front of the right people.

“There is no one, magic resource that will market your work and who you are as a professional,” says Marc Scoleri, director of Career Services at The Art Institute of New York City. To develop a targeted plan, conduct research to determine where your audience is looking for the skills you offer. “In addition to your portfolio site, attempt to combine LinkedIn, industry sites, social media and networking.”

Here are some suggestions on how to market your online portfolio from Scoleri and Juliane Pelfrey, director of Career Services from The Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati, a branch of The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago.

Industry sites and other portfolio sites Whether you’re a budding professional or a skilled expert, content is important to sites that host portfolios because content generates traffic and attracts employers. Pick sites that have higher traffic, are more visible than others and best fit your skill sets. In addition to your official portfolio site, look for other portfolio

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How to market your online portfolio so it gets noticed sites or industry-related sites like FilterFoundry.com, Behance.com or Art Director’s Club adcglobal.com. Get these industry sites to feature you by entering their contests, volunteering for pro-bono work, etc.

LinkedIn and Social Media: Scoleri recommends LinkedIn as the best use of professional online networking. You can create a company profile from within your personal LinkedIn profile. Connect with other professionals and ask for recommendations. While other social media sites can assist in your marketing efforts, it’s not necessary, Scoleri says. If you plan on using Facebook, Twitter or blogs, use them so that they link to your official portfolio site.

Search engine optimization: Include keywords on your site that employers are using to search for talent. Include these keywords in your online portfolio, blog, LinkedIn page, etc. If you are looking for freelance or contract work, you may want to look into paying for Google AdWords.

Go mobile and keep up with technology: There’s nothing worse than a missed opportunity. A portfolio site should easily load on a mobile device.

Take your site to networking events via an iPhone or iPad. Show up in person when networking at industry events. Pull out your iPhone and show your work when appropriate. Get others to view your site quickly by placing a Quick Response code (QR code) on your business cards that links directly to your portfolio site.

Marketing promotional slicks: A marketing slick or a promotional slick is like a teaser ad, says Pelfrey. “The slick is a self-promotional document, perhaps in PDF format, that includes your top two, and no more than four pieces of work with short descriptions and a link to your online portfolio site should they want to see more,” she says. Pelfrey recommends that you keep the slick to the standard 8.5-by-11 inch document size to facilitate viewing and printing. Send the promotional slick with your resume.

Is your site marketable? “The online portfolio lacks human interaction,” Pelfrey says. “You have to convey who you are and what you can do through pictures.”

Before you market your online portfolio, make sure it is: 1. Updated - An online portfolio site is similar to a resume. Make sure your links, contact information, biography, list of accomplishments, etc. are current and active.

2. Your best - Only include your best work. Ask a colleague, an instructor or a friend. They can give you their best recommendations.

GOING GREEN Focus on the harvest aspect of the month with your child: Visit local farm

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is always a mummy costume.

Simply tear strips from an old white sheet and start wrapping.

For extra effect, paint the face powder white and add lots of eye liner around the eyes.

stands, talk about where your food comes from and how buying local reduces the stress on the environment. Collect leaves and create art projects. Learn how to dry and press flowers. Find out how cider is made. Make some preserves.

Prepare your herb and vegetable garden for the winter or consider planning one to plant next spring.

Re-use household materials for decorations: Old

pillow cases or plastic supermarket bags turned inside out become ghosts (just tie them tight so they don’t fly away and cause more garbage), old clothes are perfect for a scarecrow, use toilet paper rolls to make a bat or a pumpkin, just look around for inspiration and I’m sure will find some.

HGTV also has some ideas for crafts and costumes.

Avoid plastic, Go Re-usable: I already mentioned

how you can Trick or Treat in Eco Friendly Style with this Cute Kitty Cat Trick or Treat Bag ($16.95).

This felt bag is designed to last for years, saving both money and landfill and it also comes in Frankenstein, Skeleton Bones, Miss Pumpkin, or Mr. Pumpkin styles.

Costumes: Shop around local thrift stores (or Grandma’s closet) for costume inspiration. Be a hippie, a mod maven, a gangster, a Southern belle, or whatever strikes your fancy when you browse the racks. Also try Freecycle or Craigslist since most kids’ costumes are only worn once!

Candy Alternatives: Try to

convince your kids to take just one or two pieces of candy from each house (good luck with that) and to trick or treat for UNICEF. It is hard to avoid all of the individually wrapped candy or cheap plastic

toys for trick or treaters, but try to limit it at the party if you are hosting one. Get local apples for caramel apples, make pumpkin bread and toasted seeds from the inside of your jack o’ lantern.

Make your costume yourself: Check out the web for hundreds of homemade costumes. Of course, a quick and easy favorite

“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.

Re-use cans and jars for a candle-lit path: Cut the

tops off cleaned out tin cans or use cleaned glass jars. If you use tin cans, you can use an old-fashioned can opener to make a spooky face.

Use small votive candles and melt the bottom a little to make sure the candle is stuck to the bottom.

Make sure not to place on a stable surface and avoid over-dry grass.

Creepy Glassware: While you are at the thrift store, pick up cheap glasses and paint the outside with non-toxic paint (spiders, ghosts, etc.). For adults and older children, you can serve the beverages in these cups. For younger children paint designs on the outside of plastic cups.

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BIZARRE NEWS

REAL “WEEKEND AT BERNIES” DENVER

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game said the mountain lion was tracked down and killed after the encounter. The boy, whose family asked not to be identified, received first aid at home for minor scratches. The boy was not traumatized from his encounter, state wildlife officials said. “His biggest concern was that his schoolmates wouldn’t believe him, which is kind of funny,” Senior Conservation Officer Matt O’Connell said.

Two men are accused of driving around Denver with a dead friend, running up a bar tab on his account and using his ATM card at a strip club in what appeared to be a disturbing reflection of the movie “Weekend at Bernie’s.”

Robert Young, 43, and Mark Rubinson, 25, have been charged with abusing a corpse, identity theft and criminal impersonation. It’s unclear how Jeffrey Jarrett, 43, died, but the men are not charged in his death.

In the 1989 Hollywood comedy, two employees find their boss dead at his ritzy beachfront home and escort his body around town, attempting to save the weekend of luxury they had planned. According to a police affidavit Young arrived at Jarrett’s home and found him unresponsive. But rather than call the authorities, police say, Young went to find Rubinson.

The duo returned to Jarrett’s home and put his lifeless body into Rubinson’s SUV and headed to a nightspot where they spent more than an hour drinking — leaving Jarrett’s body in the vehicle, according to police documents. Police say the two men used Jarrett’s card to pay for the drinks, noting “they did not have Jarrett’s consent.”

Rubinson and Young then drove to another restaurant to hang out, Jarrett’s body slumped in the back along for the ride, police say. They then returned to Jarrett’s home, carried him in and put him in bed, according to court papers.

From there, police say, Rubinson and Young went to get gas and made a stop at a burrito joint, again using Jarrett’s card. The two men then went to a strip club, where authorities say they used Jarrett’s card to take out $400 from an ATM. As the men left the Shotgun Willie’s strip club parking lot, one told the valet and a police officer standing nearby that “they were driving around with a dead guy and they didn’t know what to do with it and they were just going to go home really fast,” general manager Matthew Dunafon said. Police went to Jarrett’s home and found the body.

MOUNTAIN LION ENCOUNTER

A 10-year-old Idaho boy who came face-to-face with a mountain lion in rural Boise County escaped with minor scratches — and concerns that his friends at school wouldn’t believe his story, according to state wildlife managers.

The boy came across the mountain lion while searching for a missing hunting dog with his father near their home in a rural subdivision. The boy ran from the predator but stumbled and fell. It was then the mountain lion took a swipe, scratching the boy’s arm and hand. The child then yelled to his father and stood up, pulling out a hunting knife, which made the predator back down and gave the dad enough time to fire off several shots from his 9mm handgun to scare the lion away, O’Connell said.

Conservation officers with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, along with an off-duty officer from the Meridian Police Department, responded to the reported encounter and a couple hours later, tracked down the big cat. The mountain lion, which was estimated to be about 18 months old, was found feeding on the carcass of the family’s missing hunting dog, O’Connell said.

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World Vegetarian Day encourages us all to eat our vegetables and fruits. Countless studies have proven that a diet filled with fruits and vegetables is good for our health. Vegetarians, have taken this path either for their health, or from a conviction that they should not eat, and therefore, kill animals.

A vegetarian, by definition, eats no meat. That includes fish and other forms of seafood. Bottom line is, a vegetarian eats no animal. Their diet consists of plants....fruits and vegetables. They are ethically and morally opposed to killing animals for food. They are also against poor treatment of animals at farms ad slaughterhouses.

There are plenty of groups and organizations that support the vegetarian effort. If you are considering becoming a vegetarian, a quick web search, or a look up in your local phone directory should produce a group near you. While you are online, check out the wide range of sites offering vegetarian recipes.

This day is used to promote awareness of the issues, and encourages others to become vegetarians. Seeing as fruits and vegetables are very healthy for you,

Veggie Quesadillas 2 1/2 Cups small broccoli florets (Use fresh, frozen, or precut) 6 Ounces sliced portabella mushrooms Two 15- to 16-ounce cans black beans (or 3 cups cooked), drained and rinsed 1 Cup salsa Four 12-inch flour tortillas or wraps Instant roasted red pepper sauce (recipe follows), Extra salsa for topping Thinly sliced scallion Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Steam the portabella slices in a skillet

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World Vegetarian Day is a good day to try a vegetarian diet. You might just be surprised at how good it tastes, too.

Types of Vegetarians One thing that many people don’t realize or understand is that there are different types of vegetarians. Each individual vegetarian has his or her own personal reasons for choosing their diet, and these reasons determine exactly what foods they eliminate. Although a few different reasons and motivations are described in the Why? section, below is just a brief definition of each type of vegetarian.

Total Vegetarians eat only plant food. They do not eat any animal foods, including fish, eggs, dairy products, and honey.

Vegans not only omit all animal products from their diets, but they also eliminate them from the rest of their life. Vegans use nothing from animals, such as leather, wool, and silk.

Lacto-Vegetarians will include dairy products into their diet of plant food.

Lacto-Ovo-Vegetarians eat both eggs and dairy products.

Pesco-Vegetarians include fish into their diets.

with a small amount of water, covered, until they soften. Add the broccoli and continue to steam, covered, until it is bright green and tender-crisp. Remove from the heat and drain.

Combine the beans and salsa. Lay a tortilla on a baking sheet. Spread one half of it with 1/4 of the black bean mixture, followed by 1/4 of the broccoli and mushroom mixture.

Fold over to cover. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the tortillas begins to turn golden and crisp.

To serve, place each quesadilla or half of a quesadilla on individual plates. Top with some of the sauce, then sprinkle with some

sliced scallion if desired.

Instant roasted red pepper sauce Aside from using this with this quesadilla recipe and others like it, you can also pour this offbeat sauce over potatoes, sweet potatoes, and grains.

Makes: about 1 1/2 cups 3/4 Cup firm silken tofu 6 ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained Handful of cilantro or parsley leaves 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt Combine all the ingredients in a food processor or the container of an immersion blender. Process until smooth, then transfer to a container.

Try to Avoid These Scary Investment Moves If you have kids — or even if you don’t — you’re probably aware that Halloween is fast approaching.

Of course, you may find the ghouls, witches and creepy impersonations of celebrities to be more amusing than alarming, but, as you go through life, you will find some things that are generally frightening — such as investment moves that are misdirected or go awry.

Here are some potentially scary investment moves to avoid:

Investing too aggressively — In the investment

world, here’s one of the fundamental truths: The greater the risk, the greater the potential reward.

So, by investing aggressively, you can potentially achieve greater returns. But if you invest too aggressively, you can, quite simply, get burned and lose your principal.

Investing too conservatively — You can’t invest with no risk. However, you can find investments that offer a higher preservation of principal in exchange for little or no growth potential. But if your portfolio is full of these vehicles, you may never achieve the growth you need to reach your long-term goals.

Failing to diversify — If your portfolio mostly

consists of the same type of investment, and a downturn hurts that particular class of assets, you’ll take a big hit. But by spreading your dollars among an array of investments you can reduce the effects of volatility on your overall holdings. Keep in mind, though, that diversification\can’t guarantee a profit or protect against loss.

Chasing “hot” investments — By the time

you hear about a “hot” investment, it will probably already be cooling off. And whether it’s hot or not, it might not be appropriate for your individual needs and risk tolerance.

Trading too

frequently — If you’re constantly buying and selling investments to maximize your profits, you may end up actually minimizing your success. Frequent trading will run up commissions and other investment costs — and the greater your expenses, the lower your real rate of return. Plus, by always adding and subtracting investments to your portfolio, you’ll find it difficult to follow the type of long-term, consistent, comprehensive strategy that’s necessary to help you attain your objectives, such as saving for retirement.

Starting too late — As an investor, you’ll find that

time is one of your greatest allies. The earlier you start saving and investing for your goals, the better your chances of attaining them. “Save early and save often” may sound like a cliché, but it’s good advice.

Taking a “time out” from investing — Whether it’s

a market slump, a political trauma, a natural disaster or some other event, you can always find a reason to head to the investment sidelines for a while until things cool off, straighten out or return to what seems like “normal.”

Depending on your goals, not participating in the market may cause you to miss out on any opportunities that the market can present. At times, it can be tough to stay invested, but over the long run, a steady, disciplined approach can be a good strategy.

Halloween comes and goes in a single day. But by steering clear of these menacing investment moves, you can help take some of the fear out of investing and make it a more productive experience.

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.

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

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With football season in full swing, fans across the country are arriving early to show their team spirit before kick-off. In fact, Tailgating.com reports that 46 percent of fans will tailgate at least six times this year.

Football analyst Jesse Palmer is serving up his best tips for a successful tailgate, including sweetening the pre-game ritual with S’mores - The Official Dessert of Tailgating.

“We all know that tailgating is synonymous with football, but not everyone knows that having the right dessert can make or break your tailgate,” said Palmer, current ESPN College GameDay analyst. “S’mores can be easily made on the grill, making it the perfect game day treat.”

Here are some of Palmer’s top tips for a sweet tailgate: Grab a spot early - Leave ample time to secure a spot on the tailgating grounds and arrive no later than 90 minutes before kick-off. The closer you are to game time, the more likely you will be caught in game day traffic, which will impact tailgating plans.

Have the right equipment - Just as players need proper pads and helmets on the field, tailgaters need proper cooking equipment! Portable grills, coolers, aluminum grilling utensils and storage for leftovers are a must for tailgate season. Make sure to use separate coolers for food and beverages to avoid any confusion.

Don’t forget the dessert - A great meal with friends and family ends with dessert, and tailgating is no exception! S’mores are easy to make by using the “build

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Bring the entertainment - Fans often tailgate for several hours on game day, so make sure there are plenty of activities for the group. Popular games such as corn-hole (bean bag toss), washers and ladder toss are perfect for tailgating festivities, and be sure to have a radio or MP3 player on hand to get everyone excited for kick-off!

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Old Farmers Day October 12th

Old Farmers Day honors the hard labor of farmers throughout American history. Early American culture was heavily a farming culture. Early settlers cleared fields and pristine woods, to farm the rich land. They brought seeds and farming methods with them. They found new seeds, and learned new methods along the way. Many of those new farming methods came from Native Americans, who were already farming the land. Most notably, was the concept of hilling, or mounding soil.

The month of October is a very appropriate month to celebrate and honor farmers. At this time, the harvest is largely complete. It means that farmers can take a break from their labors, to enjoy this celebration.

A farmers’ work is long and hard. It certainly doesn’t make a person rich. It has its good years, and its bad ones. There is no guarantee of a good crop. Weather,

pests, and disease problems often prove disastrous. But, through it all, farmers have persevered. And, their ceaseless hard work sets an example for all.

As Americans, we tip our hat to all farmers for their contributions to American culture, values,society, and the economy. Happy Old Farmers Day! Origin of Old Farmers Day: Our research did not find the creator, or the origin of this day. The origin of this day seems to date back to the early to mid 1800’s.

There appears for be many dates in September and October for local town “Farmer Days”. Many have been around for a long time. For some unknown reason, October 12th is by far the most common date for this celebration of farming and of the harvest they reap.

A pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity And an optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.

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Seven days, seven ways to put a new spin on potatoes Few things say “fall” like the crispness in the air, the bright colors of changing leaves and the warm, comforting foods that come with the season’s harvest. While the classic recipes that you rely on year after year will always have a place on your menus, simple twists on a beloved vegetable will keep everyone clamoring for a prime spot at the dinner table.

Seven unique potato types mean you can try a new one every day of the week for a fun and varied menu plan. Not only that, potatoes are a healthy addition to your menu. At just 110 calories per serving, they’re packed with essential vitamins and minerals and are a good source of potassium. A medium-size (5.3 ounce) skin-on potato has almost half your daily value of vitamin C, and no fat, sodium or cholesterol.

Try these recipes from www.potatogoodness.com to give your family new ways to enjoy a perennial favorite.

Yellow potatoes - These buttery delights have smooth, golden flesh under a thin golden skin. They’re dense enough to stand up to grilling, and using that method will give you crispy skins and a hint of sweet, caramelized flavor.

Recipe to try: Grilled Potato Planks.

White potatoes - Varieties with light tan skin and creamy white flesh are a great choice for making classic mashed potatoes. Because their flesh is dense, it becomes thick and rich when mashed. Because the skin is thin, there’s no need to peel before mashing. Spice up your favorite mashed dish with new flavor additions. Recipe to try: Chipotle Mashed Potatoes.

Russet potatoes - They’ve likely been a fixture on the dinner table since you were young, but russets have more to offer than just the basics. Indeed, they’re great for baking, because their flesh comes out light and fluffy, and the skin stays tasty and crisp. Recipe to try: Baked Potato Nachos.

Petite potatoes - Kids love the mix of colors and adults love them for their concentrated flavor and quick cooking times. Prep is simple for potato salads - cook whole and unpeeled potatoes your preferred method until they’re fork-tender, toss with your favorite potato salad ingredients, and you’ll have a dish that tastes as good as it looks. Recipe to try: Red, White and Blue Potato Salad.

Fingerlings - Small and slender, these are popular on the menus of gourmet restaurants throughout the country. A secret - they’re easy to cook at home, too.

They come in a range of colors and have a firm texture that’s great for pan frying, which brings out their natural nutty or buttery tastes. Recipe to try: Pan Fried Fingerlings with Wild Mushroom Sauce.

Purples - The vibrantly colored skin and flesh of these potatoes look like something out of your child’s favorite fantasy book, but they’re a healthy, delicious choice for everyday meals. They hold their shape well with cooking and their nutty flavor is a unique addition to salads or other side dishes. Recipe to try: Blackened Blue Potato Salad.

Reds - Preparing roasted meals is much more appealing in fall’s cool temperatures, and red potatoes are ideal for that cooking method. They stay moist and flavorful even after roasting. They retain their color, making a visually appealing addition to your table.

Recipe to try: Roasted Pesto Potato Salad.

Experimenting with different types and preparations of potatoes may just help you find a new family favorite - it could even help you fully accessorize your kitchen.

By entering “Better Homes and Gardens” magazine’s Prize Tested Recipe contest, you could win a $500 monthly prize or even a grand prize of $10,000 in Frigidaire kitchen appliances. For more information, go to BHG.com/ptrcontest. Deadline for entry is Oct. 23, 2011.

Visit www.potatogoodness.com and www.facebook. com/PotatoesTatersAndSpuds to see more healthy potato recipes and how-to videos for inspiration.

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What’ s Happening?

Oct 6 &7 - Social Media and Creativity Conference CONVERGESOUTH 2011 to Converge on Greensboro: The Southeast's first social media conference is back to celebrate creativity online for everyone. Organized by a team of community volunteers, ConvergeSouth 2011 brings together individual and small business social media newbies, social networking strategists, and experts who share their stories and advice.

Workshop topics are geared to individuals and small-tolarge businesses with topics including social networking, content marketing, creating your brand, an entire track for non-profits, and entrepreneurs and much more. The conference is hosted again by NC A&T State University for the sixth consecutive year. For more information, visit www.2011.convergesouth.com.

Oct 14 & 15 - Town of Walkertown 2011 Festival: The Festival will be held Friday, October 14 from 6- 9 PM and Saturday, October 15 from 10 AM - 9 PM. The festival will be held in the triangular area bordered by Harley Drive, Sullivantown Road, and Main Street in the heart of Walkertown. You are invited to come out to enjoy the atmosphere, fun, food, and shopping with friends and neighbors For more information, call (336) 479-0094.

Oct 14 - Monte Carlo Casino Night at Winmock at Kinderton Barn: On Friday night, October 14, the Rotary Club of Clemmons is holding one of the most important fund raising events of the year, the Fall Monte Carlo Casino Night, at the beautiful and newly restored Winmock at Kinderton Barn in Clemmons. Proceeds from the event will go to the many community activities that the Rotary Club supports on an ongoing basis, including the Triad Flight of Honor, the food pantry, high school scholarships, Camp Hanes, and many more. Hosting the event will be Austin Caviness, of WXII-2 TV, who will emcee and guide you through a night filled with activities and excitement. Come join us for an evening of fun and gambling. There will be a variety of gaming tables set up, including blackjack, poker, Texas hold ‘em, roulette, and craps, and they will be staffed by professional croupiers ready to work with experienced players, and to teach lessexperienced players how to win !Each admission ticket will earn “casino money”, music and dancing, plus heavy hors d'oeurves, beer, wine, and soft drinks. At the end of the evening, you'll be able to use your winnings to increase your chances to win great prizes. A limited number of tickets are available. For more information,visit www.clemmonsrotarycasinonight.com.

Oct 15 - 9th Annual Catfish Fry: Join us under the RiverPark at Cooleemee Falls shelter (11AM- 2 PM) for some Blue Grass Music while you eat some fabulous catfish, fries, hush puppies, slaw, and dessert. Kid's plates of fish or hotdogs also available. Proceeds from this annual fundraiser benefit RiverPark at Cooleemee Falls.

For more information, call (336) 284-6040 or visit www.daviechamber.com.

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

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What’ s Happening?

Oct 15 - 2011 Tanglewood Heart And Stroke Walk: Step towards better heart health! Join the American Heart Association for the 2011 Tanglewood Heart and Stroke Walk on Saturday, October 15 at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, sponsored by Wake Forest Baptist Health and TE Connectivity. Gates open at 7:30 AM and festivities begin at 8 AM. This walk is stroller-friendly and leashed dogs are welcome! For more information, visit www.tanglewoodheartwalk.org.

Oct 16 - 30th Anniversary Crop Walk CROP Hunger Walk of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County: The fourth largest walk in the Southeast, over 2,000 walkers raise funds to fight hunger at the walk held at the Joel Coliseum Annex. Church World Services uses 75% of the funds raised to fight hunger around the world, with 25% going to Crisis Control Ministry and Sunnyside Ministry to alleviate hunger in our community. For more information, visit www.crisiscontrol.com.

Oct 15 - Buddy Walk 2011 - Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network: The Annual Buddy Walk is a free event, held to celebrate and support individuals with Down syndrome and their families, and to promote acceptance and inclusion. The walk will be held at West Forsyth High School from 8:30 AM - 12 Noon. This year the carnival theme promises fun for all ages! It will be a great family day and a time to meet new friends! Anyone can be a buddy! For more information, call (336) 7149120 or visit www.pdssn.com.

Oct 15 - Eighth Annual Yadkin Valley Grape Festival: 28 wineries will be participating from the Yadkin Valley as well as specialty vendors, food, and entertainment. The festival will be held in Downtown Yadkinville from 11 AM - 5 PM. The Annual Ginny B. Motorcycle Ride sponsored

by Mountain Valley Hospice & David Cornelius will also be held again this year. This ride is to benefit Mountain Valley Hospice and the Hospice Palliative Care Center in Winston-Salem. The ride will be a great scenic route of the country and give you a chance to explore the vineyards of the Yadkin Valley. For more information, call (336) 679-2200 or visit www.yvgf.com.

Oct 28 & 29 - Jack-0-Lantern Carving Contest At Old Salem Museums And Gardens: Show off your creativity at Old Salem's Jack-o-lantern Carving Contest for a chance to win a prize. Free pumpkins will be provided; bring your own knife. Completed jack-o-lanterns will be displayed on the Salem Square fence on Sunday, October 30, during a public trick-or-treating in the historic district.

Children should be accompanied by parent/guardian or other adult. For more information, call (336) 721-7300 or visit www.oldsalem.org.

Oct 30 - Halloween Trick-or-treating In Old Salem: Children are invited to trick or treat for candy (while the supply lasts) from 6-9 PM at Old Salem Museums & Gardens, at the doors of the historic buildings, on South Main Street (from Salem Square to the Frank L. Horton Museum Center). Children should be accompanied by a parent, guardian or other adult and wear light colored costumes and clothing. For more information, visit www.oldsalem.org.

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Olde Home Place Golf Club October 28, 2011 9 AM Join us in Winston-Salem at Olde Homeplace Golf Club on October 28 for the first annual Darren Stevens Memorial Golf Tournament as Samuel kicks it off with the ceremonial first drive.

Sponsored by WBFJ-FM, it is sure to be a lot of fun for golfers of all ages. All proceeds from the 2011 tournament will benefit the Darren Stevens Family Fund set up by WBFJ. Enjoy a light breakfast, on us, followed by a free basket of balls on the range to get your blood flowing on a cool autumn morning. During your round, compete for prizes in longest drive and closest-to-pin contests. Who knows? You could win a brand new Kia from Bob King Kia! Of course, there is no need to worry about that bad shot thanks to the 4-person teams and Captain's Choice format of play. Keep your scores competitive with mulligans available for purchase on tournament day. Did your team come up just shy of that critical putt you needed? No problem if you purchased some Save String at the check-in table. Just measure out the remaining distance from the ball to the hole with your string and cut it off to save your team a stroke. Use your remaining Save String for a later putt if needed. After your round, check to see if you have won a door prize on your way to satisfy your hunger with a delicious lunch followed by cash prizes to be awarded to the top three teams.

So, golfers, what are waiting for? Get your team together or sign up to be placed on a team but you'd better hurry because registration ends October 14! You can register today at www.darrenstevens.org.

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

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New Resource Helps Moms

Overcome Dinnertime Challenges

As every parent knows, the dinner hour can be fraught with friction and frustration - how can you get your picky eater to abandon his “no green foods” rule or make your chatterbox stop talking long enough to take a bite?

Relax, says mother of three, parenting expert and author of “The Big Book of Parenting Solutions,” Dr. Michele Borba, who notes that all parents want to feed their kids well and enjoy the time together at the table. “Sometimes, the littlest members of the family establish patterns at mealtime that are difficult to break,” Borba says.

“Thankfully, there are scores of parents out there who have gone or are going through the same challenges; one resource to try is Mom’s the Word on Dinner, an interactive forum that’s hosted

by Ragu® on Facebook.com/ ragusauce. It’s a great community where moms can discuss and, hopefully, provide solutions to the everyday dinner time challenges from picky eaters to table manners.”

Other tips for dealing with picky eaters, provided by Borba and registered dietician, Dr. Felicia Stoler include: * Don’t make it a big deal. “Research shows that picky eaters can become even pickier depending on how we respond,” Borba says.

“It’s best to be neutral and calm and hold off on lectures. In fact, the less said about the food, the better.” * Branch out. “The best way to get the pickiest eaters to discover

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new foods is to send them to a friend or family member’s house,” Stoler says. “I am amazed at what picky kids will eat at my house and what my kids have tried at other people’s homes.” * Turn your kid onto cooking shows. “One mom swore her kid was the world’s pickiest eater,” Borba says. “One day she caught her daughter watching a cooking show and it was the ‘moment’ she’d been waiting for. She bought her a small recipe box and showed her daughter how to find recipes on the internet. Each week her daughter found a recipe and encouraged her mom to make it. The best part: she ate it.” * Mix favorites with new tastes.

“Children will refuse to try new foods without anything familiar on their plate,” Stoler says. “Try filling their plate with their favorite foods and add a small amount of the new food to inch them toward exploring new flavors. My son loves pasta so I just make sure to mix in different vegetables each week to have him try something different. On top of that, Ragu® Old World Style Traditional pasta sauce has two servings of veggies in every half cup so I always feel confident that he’s receiving a wholesome meal.”

Finally, trying a family-friendly recipe like Ragu® Veggie Pizza Cupcakes that’s fun to make and eat with the kids will get everyone around the table and asking for seconds. For more tips and recipes, and to join the conversation, visit Facebook.com/ragusauce.

Veggie Pizza Cupcakes For meat-lover’s cupcakes, substitute cooked ground beef for the veggies.

Simply mix it in with the sauce and continue as in recipe.

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Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Unroll biscuits and press each into a 3-inch round. Evenly press each biscuit in bottom and up sides of each cup in 12-cup muffin pan; chill until ready to fill.

2. Heat olive oil over medium heat in 10-inch skillet and cook vegetables, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in pasta sauce and bring to a boil over high heat.

Reduce heat to low and simmer 2 minutes or until slightly reduced.

3. Evenly spoon vegetable mixture into prepared muffin cups. Bake 15 minutes. Evenly sprinkle tops with cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and biscuits are golden. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Gently remove pizza cups from muffin pan and serve.

Preparation time: 15 Minutes Cook time: 20 Minutes Yield: 10 pizza cups

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Time for Capital Punishment to Die a Natural Death?

By Rev. Christopher E. Burcham

One particular night late last month saw not one but TWO executions in the United States (one in Texas and one in Georgia). The latter case, in particular, stirred much conversation and controversy-

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-if only because of lingering doubts as to whether or not Troy Davis was actually guilty or may, in fact, have been wrongly convicted.

In the weeks since these most recent executions, a great deal of animated

discussion has ensued—not only with regard to these two specific cases but to the larger issue of the death penalty, in general. Careful reflection on this discussion has caused me to once again re-think my own somewhat conflicted position on the death penalty.

Since the United States is one of only 5 developed nations in the world which still retains the death penalty (all the others are in Asia), it perhaps behooves us to ask whether it is time to re-visit and re-evaluate our own position and the rationale behind it. At the very least, the burden of proof is on us to defend our reasons for continuing to adhere to a policy most of the rest of the world has long since abandoned as barbaric.

Of course, I do not believe that the United States’ policy (in any area) should necessarily even be influenced (much less dictated) by world opinion. Nevertheless, there are (I believe) a number of good reasons to reconsider our historic position where the death penalty is concerned.

Speaking purely for myself, I have come to the conclusion that I can no longer support the death penalty at all—though I readily admit that my objections to it are largely spiritual and theological, for I don’t doubt that—when properly applied—it can frequently serve as an effective deterrent.

Many have, in fact, tried to appeal to the Bible—with its famous admonition of “Thou shalt not kill” as argument enough against the practice of capital punishment, but such an interpretation ignores the fact that the Hebrew word translated “kill” in the 6th Commandment (in Exodus 20:13) refers specifically to pre-meditated murder. There is also no escaping the fact that, according to Genesis 9:6, the death penalty was first instituted in the earliest days of human history by God Himself— Who underscored the inherent value of human life by mandating

the death penalty for anyone who took the life of another.

Clearly, the Bible (in the Old Testament, at least) endorses the practice of capital punishment.

In fact, when the Old Testament was written, Jewish law specified as many as 36 capital offenses (punishable by death). By contrast, modern American society commonly recognizes only two: murder and treason—and no one has been executed for treason in the United States since 1953 (when Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were put to death after being convicted of espionage for passing information about nuclear weapons to the Soviet Union).

So given the fact that the Bible teaches capital punishment and history has shown it to be an effective deterrent against violent crime, what possible reason could I have for opposing it?

For starters, while the Old Testament clearly teaches capital punishment, the New Testament does nothing to reinforce it. If anything, Jesus seems almost to set it aside--at least in the case of the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1-11)--a capital offense in that society--whom He lets off the hook.

My own position is that, should I ever be called to serve as a juror in a capital case, I myself could never vote to give the death penalty. I’ve adopted this stance for two reasons.

If the defendant is lost, I could not do something that would send them into eternity without Christ or any further possibility of salvation. If, on the other hand, they have since been redeemed, then how do I personally hold them responsible for sins which have already been

forgiven and forgotten by God--in view of my own sins (which are just as great) and all that I myself have been forgiven?!

I’m certainly not militantly opposed to the death penalty, leading a charge against it or anything like that. Personally, however, my objections to it have (for me) become insurmountable.

It also seems to me that those of us who are committedly “pro-life” could stand to be more consistent in our position of supporting life on all ends and in every circumstance (one place where I think our Catholic brothers and sisters have gotten it right)!

One final consideration: given the propensity of the Muslim world to view the United States broadly as a “Christian” nation (even though we understand that, the best intentions of our Founders aside, we are not), we might also reflect on the opportunity which this gives us to demonstrate how decidedly different the way of Christ is. For those of us who truly ARE Christian, approaching the death penalty with the same sort of bloodthirsty zeal which typically serves to characterize the followers of Islam can surely only serve to muddle that difference!

Though polls consistently show that fully two-thirds (65%) of Americans still support the death penalty, one cannot help but wonder if more careful reflection might not lead us to conclude that perhaps the time has come for capital punishment to die a natural death, after all!

Editor’s Note: Rev. Christopher Burcham is Senior Pastor of Union Hill Baptist Churchs. Visit unionhillbaptistchurch.org to learn more.

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Beat The Dealer - How Not To Get Ripped Off When Buying A Used Car

By Tracy E. Myers, CMD – The Nation’s Premier Automotive Solutions Provider

It’s no secret that used car dealers have an unshakable reputation for shady deals, dishonest stunts, dirty tricks, tom foolery, shenanigans, and other undesirable actions that you should prefer never to have to deal with. Fortunately, not all used car dealers are guilty of these dreaded sins. There truly are a group of committed, ethical, honest, good, and professional independent car dealers out there who are truly looking out for your best interest.

Unfortunately, a few bad apples have spoiled the business for those of us who run a tight ship and an honest operation.

Because there are a few bad apples out there, my personal advice to you is to arm yourself with as much information as possible about the scams the dishonest dealers try to pull so you can spot them a mile away and run down the street to another dealer who really deserves your business.

The problem is in knowing how to spot the bad dealers and in being able to identify their tricks and scams. So, over the next few months, I’m going to list the most common scams the bad guys like to pull so you can be on the look out. Now you’ll know – when you see one of these games being played, run the other direction!

The Add-On Dance: Paint Sealant, Rust-Proofing, and Fabric Sealant

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Once you’ve found the car you love, spent hours researching your options, taken the vehicle for a test drive, inspected the vehicle, negotiated for a fair price, applied for and obtained financing you’ll find yourself staring at a dotted line at the end of several pages of fine print.

Most likely you’ll be exhausted and worn down and ready to get out of the dealership and on with your life. This is where dishonest dealerships will extract the last few dollars you have left in your bank account. And these last few dollars often represent a hefty chunk of their profits.

You see buried in the pile of paperwork will be a few lines that mention one or a combination of paint sealant, rust-proofing, or fabric sealant. These add-ons can range anywhere from $200 up to $1000. When performed legitimately, these add-ons can extend the value and life of your vehicle.

But all too often, the add-ons are “added on” without your permission. And by the time you get to the paperwork, you’re so tired of the whole process that you don’t pay close enough attention to notice them. In some cases, the additional services are not even performed.

For instance, you’ll pay $500 for paint sealant when all the dealer did was wax the car. That’s not a good deal! Or you’ll pay $700 for fabric sealant just for the prep department to spray $30 worth

of ScotchgardTM on the seats.

Even worse, you may pay for rustproofing that was included in the factory paint job. You could have – and should have – received it for free.

Of course, car dealers are running businesses just like any other. All dealers deserve to earn an honest profit – and valuable add-ons can be a win-win situation for the customer and the dealer. But the add-ons should be clearly explained – and their benefits should be obvious – so that you, the buyer, can make up your own mind about whether or not to purchase the add-ons. To avoid being ripped off by this scam, be certain to carefully read all of the paperwork – line by line – and point any additional items you didn’t agree to.

If you do see add-ons you didn’t agree to, or feel like you’re being forced to make a decision, this should be a red flag that the dealership or salesperson you’re working with is not as honest as they need to be. It might be time to reconsider.

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

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SURVIVAL TIPS from the Carolina Survivalist This list could easily run into the thousands of items, but here are a few you should think about having around the house and/or the retreat.

These are for the survival situation when TEOTWAWKI occurs rapidly, leaving you without the modern conveniences, little or no resources outside of what you have at hand.

As a general rule, avoid products that require batteries, or use consumables such as gasoline and propane, unless you have large storage tanks for fuel. If you can, look for radios and flashlights that can be powered by hand or contain rechargeable batteries and a selfcontained solar panel.

Spend your money wisely, as the hundreds or thousands you spend on a night vision devices could buy you months worth of food.

These are tools you may not have on hand that could be very useful in a survival situation.

Chain saw (with spare gas and oil) Great for clearing storm damage, rescuing others or cutting down a tree to block easy access to your house, neighborhood or retreat.

Axe and/or Hatchet If you need to chop some fire wood, split some small logs or clear away some brush, an axe is a good second to the chain saw.

Hatchets are great for making kindling and kids can use them, too.

A Hand Saw If you don’t have a chain saw, you can still cut through a pretty good sized log with a large hand saw.

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Survival Tools

cutting logs, not mitering corners.

This will be much more efficient for cutting logs than an axe.

Shovel You never know when you might need to dig a hole, and it’s tough without tools. If you need to build a latrine, it will be a lot easier with a shovel than the survival knife on your belt. . If you live where the soil is especially rocky, a pick and/ or pry bar would be good additions to the list.

Rope Thick, thin or in between, there are 101 uses for rope and twine. From an improvised line for drying flooded or rain-drenched items to lashing items to the roof of your bug-out vehicle, you should keep a few different kinds on hand. Paracord is a must for a variety of uses. You could use it for just about any situation.

Knife A larger knife is useful for dozens of possible tasks, from whittling a tent stake to cutting a fishing spear.

Once you have a general-purpose knife or two, you can add skinning knives, folding knives, etc.

Sharpening Stone This will help keep your knife, axe, and other bladed implements sharp and ready for use.

Big Wrench It’s possible you will need to turn off your gas or water main if your domicile receives serious damage.

While special non-sparking wrenches are made specifically for turning off the gas, any wrench will do in a pinch.

Cast Iron Frying Pan and Dutch Oven A properly treated cast iron frying pan is great for cooking eggs or rodents on a gas stove or over a camp fire. And a Dutch oven will cook everything from stew to bread.

Tin Cups, and Plates Glass and china products will break, especially in a rough survival environment. Metal products are lighter to carry and can be tossed off the shelf in a quake with no side effects. The enamel products, built for camping, are the nicest available.

Hand Powered Grinder/Mill If you store buckets of grain, Bucket Whether you need to haul water, or carry vegetables from the garden to the house, a bucket is an item you will be hard pressed to make.

Plastic Jugs or other Water Containers You may need to carry water from a nearby source, and gallon jugs are easy enough for everyone in the family to carry.

Fire Starter Once the power goes out, you’ll be depending on a fire to cook, boil water, keep warm, etc. Lighters and matches are good, but alternatives such as a flint and steel are even better in the long run.

Sleeping Bag and/or Blankets The value these will provide in keeping warm at night should be self evident.

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SENIOR

MUSINGS ON HUNGER

By Nancy M. Hall

“There are people in the world so hungry, that God cannot appear to them except in the form of bread.” ~Mahatma Gandhi~

Were you surprised to learn that the greater Winston-Salem metro area was ranked the worst in the country for families with children that had a hard time putting food on the table?1 Every day, more than 6 million older people face the threat of hunger, forced to skip meals or subsist on inexpensive, poor quality food with little nutritional value. It’s hard to recognize someone who hasn’t eaten for a day, especially if that person, like a great many seniors, is too proud or too embarrassed to tell anyone. Most hungry older adults never imagined not having enough to buy groceries, but their circumstances changed: they lost their jobs, their retirement investments, their spouses or partners. In just two years, from 2006-2008, the percentage of older people struggling with hunger more than doubled.2 Wonder what our ratio would be for senior adults

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and the disabled here in Forsyth County? It seems we are beset these days with information about hunger everywhere we turn. There is an ad on the radio about people who are hungry; at church we hear of food pantries in need of replenishing; representatives of Crisis Ministries, Samaritan Kitchen, and the Second Harvest Food Bank exhort us to help restock their supplies. (I haven’t verified, but I could speculate that requests for SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program), formerly food stamps and Meals on Wheels are up.

We know some of the reasons; more importantly, what can be done to deal with the problem?

AARP at the national, state and local levels has a program, a drive to end hunger. At the national level AARP has teamed up with the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Jeff Gordon and team sponsor Hendrick Motorsports to heighten national awareness. At the state level, the Senior Tar Heel Legislature has asked that each of the delegates and alternates from the 100 counties bring a food item to its October session.

Locally, for their day of service on Friday, September 9th, the Forsyth chapter of AARP took food and worked at the Second Harvest Food Bank.

There are lots of groups who are involved in raising funds for the various organizations dealing with hunger.

Recently, I attended a conference for caregivers and heard an address which made me think that while there is physical hunger, there is also on another level, psychological hunger. It seems there is so much hostility and divisiveness which leads us to be suspicious and disconnected from one another.

There is a need or yearning to get reconnected.

Although speaking in a different context, the Reverend Dr. Clifford Jones asked us to think on the following question: (Are we)” Connected to the Disconnected Who Cannot Connect with the Connected Who They Perceive as Disconnected?”3 That is a mouth full. There are lots of individuals and groups of people today who feel disconnected.

Some older people just by virtue of their age may begin to feel disconnected from society at large.

Once they leave the work group, a whole arena of “connectedness” is lost. Adult children leave for jobs and a life elsewhere. And so on…

I am more optimistic about us dealing with the physical hunger than I am about filling the hole in the hearts of so many seniors who feel estranged from the once sources of connectedness. It behooves us to scan our social environment and determine if there are people, for one reason or another who may feel cut-off and disconnected.

We start within our own family. The whole issue of connectedness lends itself to further musing.

Let’s take a brisk walk this lovely fall day and do some thinking (and feeling).

I am nancappy@msn.com.

References 1. Winston-Salem Journal 2. AARP literature on Drive to End Hunger 3. Winston-Salem State Caregiver Conference, Dr. Clifford A.

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Monkees Legend Peter Tork to Perform in Kernersville

Peter Tork and his band Shoe Suede Blues will be flying to North Carolina to make sure his fans are not disappointed due to the cancellation of a lone NC date that had been scheduled as an addition to the recently completed 45th Anniversary Monkees Tour.

Tork is set to perform Friday, October 14 in Kernersville at Bucked Up Super Saloon. The performance will include Monkee hits, blues standards, and a handful of originals from the band’s current CD “Cambria Hotel.”

The Monkees Reunion Tour, reuniting Tork with his band mates Davy Jones and Micky Dolenz, was highly successful with many dates selling out during the month of May and continuing through the summer of 2011. The over 2-hour concert included full band performances of all The Monkees radio hits and fan favorites and was backed by a highly entertaining and comprehensive video and still photo production as only a multimedia organization like The Monkees could create.

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In response to the high demand, several additional concerts, including second dates at some sold-out venues, were scheduled to follow the original 45 dates in the UK and US including the tour finale planned for the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

An appearance in North Carolina at the Durham Performing Arts Theater in Durham, NC was among the handful of extra dates to be scheduled. It would have been the only NC stop in The Monkees Tour.

Tork has a loyal following in North Carolina in part due to his association with the former outdoor arts festival, The Lewisville Lawn Party (1992-2005), where he made his first appearance in Lewisville, May of 1997, to a record crowd estimated by local news publications as approaching 10,000 people. Tork and Company went on to perform or appear in many more NC locations including: Winston-Salem, Cary, Charlotte, Clemmons, Dobson, Greensboro, Lexington, Mt. Airy, Raleigh, Spindale and Wilmington.

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