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The immediate impact of 9/11 was shock, fear, confusion. Who can forget the gut wrenching videos of the collapse of the Twin Towers, the attack on the Pentagon, watching Building 7 fall for no apparent reason, as well as the tragic crash of United Airlines Flight 93? The attacks heightened awareness of global events for a generation of children, shattered their illusions of a peaceful world, and changed perceptions they had of their nation as almighty and invulnerable. We never thought that we would be targeted and hit by an enemy in our own land. It woke all of us up to what is really going on and it made us want to support our nation once again. As we approach the 10th anniversary, we mourn the loss of the many innocent lives and honor the new generation of Americans who choose to protect and serve our nation. Our talented group of writers and journalists continue to entertain and enlighten us on hot items in the news. Nancy Hall saw the new movie “The Help,” and was inspired to share her fond childhood memories of “Uncle Willis” and “Mary Eliza.” Pastor Christopher Burcham explores the genius of Steve Jobs and his opportunity to stage another great “comeback.” Ariel Bouvier got very involved in tracking the local police report by telling us what was really happening before the officers reached the “crime” scene! Two of our guest writers released new books this month. Journalist and Author, Tim Bullard, released “Haunted Watauga County,” which recounts the folklore of ghosts, witches, and all things supernatural in the mountains of North Carolina. The book includes 21 spooky stories and 30 photographs. Our own Tracy Myers, a Winston-Salem used car dealer, author, speaker, and entrepreneur, is celebrating his second consecutive number one book on Amazon: “YOU Are The Brand Stupid!” On the day of release, the book was a #1 Best-Seller in the Direct Marketing category on Amazon.com. The book also reached the best-seller list in the Advertising category. “YOU Are The Brand, Stupid!” is the insider’s playbook for gaining priceless publicity and increased sales-all by leveraging their greatest resource: THEMSELVES! Have a great September! Remember you can join Villager Voice on Twitter and facebook where we keep you up-to-date on all the special events going on in our community.
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As children head back to school, it is important to arm them not only with the newest backpacks and pencils, but also with a nutritious diet. While the lure of fast food and quick meals can be enticing, fueling kids with healthy foods and a well-rounded diet can be easier than parents think. “A new school year provides a great opportunity for parents to teach their kids how to make nutritious choices throughout the day,” says Dr. Alan Greene, a pediatrician and author of “Feeding Baby Green.” “Whether starting the day off with organic milk or packing school lunches with lots of fruits and veggies, making a conscious choice to focus on nutrition as kids return to the classroom can start with a few simple choices at the grocery store.” To help parents get their children off to a nutritious start this school year, Horizon, the leading milk brand in the U.S., has partnered with Dr. Greene to develop the following list of the 10 best back to school foods: The back-to-school top 10: 1. Organic milk With some studies indicating that only one in 10 girls and one in four boys meet their calcium needs, it’s important to keep calcium-rich foods front and center in kids’ diets. Organic milk, which is produced without the use of antibiotics, toxic synthetic pesticides or artificial growth hormones, is a great choice for lunchboxes and breakfast time. Horizon makes con-
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of letting your kids create their The best very own one-of-a-kind mix. back-to-school 5. Nut butter butter, almond butter, foods to give Peanut hazelnut butter - they’re all great for lunchtime sandwiches or on kids a boost toast for an after-school snack. 6. Hummus This protein-packed spread comes in a wide variety of flavors and even in single-serve packs for kids on the go. You can try it as a dip for veggies and whole-grain crackers or as a spread on wraps and sandwiches. venient single serve milk boxes that pack perfectly into lunchboxes and provide a nutrient-rich alternative to juice drinks and other nutrient-poor beverages. In addition, Horizon organic milk with DHA omega-3 is a good choice for breakfast beverages or paired with low-sugar, whole grain cereals. DHA omega-3 has been shown to support brain, heart and eye health. 2. Whole grain bread The new U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommend that at least half of our grains be whole grains, so choosing whole grains for lunchbox sandwiches and wraps is a smart strategy to boost fiber and other important nutrients. 3. String cheese Cheese is a good source of calcium and protein. If your child isn’t a meat-eater, cheese is another high-protein option for lunches and snack time. String cheese is a great way to help your kids play with their food by pulling apart the cheese - and they will love munching on it too. 4. Trail mix fixings A variety of dried fruits (cherries, cranberries, raisins, dates), nuts (almonds, peanuts, walnuts, pistachios) and cereal (look for those high in fiber and low in sugar) can combine into one hearty snack for on-thego kids. Plus, you can make an activity out
7. Granola bars Granola bars can be a lower-sugar, higher-fiber alternative to cookies and candy bars. They are also great as after-school or after-sports snacks. Look for granola bars made with whole grains and with 10 grams of sugar or less. One bar that fits these criteria is Annie’s Organic Berry Berry Granola Bars. Each bar is packed with 8 grams of whole grain per serving, is certified organic and contains no artificial ingredients, preservatives or high-fructose corn syrup. They’re a perfect snack to replace high sugar treats. 8. Fruit, fruit, fruit Apples, cherries, bananas, oranges, grapes - fruits are an important part of a well-balanced diet. Try and vary what you offer. Different fruits provide different nutrients. 9. Veggies, veggies, veggies Veggies like carrot sticks, celery, cucumbers, pea pods and cherry tomatoes are all great for lunchboxes and after-school snacks. Remember, the darker the veggie, the more nutritious it tends to be. To spice veggies up, you can think about serving them with hummus as a dip.
HondaJet Performs at 100th Anniversary Winston Salem Air Show
The world’s most advanced light business jet will make a rare public appearance at the 100th Anniversary Winston-Salem Air Show slated for September 9-11 at Smith Reynolds Airport. Honda Aircraft Company has announced that it will let the public get an up-close look at their innovative business jet at the show, and also see it in action with a 10-minute demonstration flight scheduled each day of the event. Like all of Honda’s products, this one is packed with advanced design features such as a light weight composite fuselage, over-the-wing-mounted GE Honda turbofan
engines, and a “natural laminar flow” nose and leading edge designs, all of which combine to make the HondaJet the fastest, most fuel efficient light business jet of its size. The twin-engined, seven-passenger aircraft is currently undergoing FAA-certification flight testing at Honda Aircraft Company’s world headquarters campus in Greensboro. Air Show director Steve Flippin said, “Even though this year’s show is about celebrating the Piedmont’s aviation past, it’s wonderful to see aviation’s future, in the form of the HondaJet, take part in it.”
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Brushy Mountain Apple Festival at North Wilkesboro – October 1
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The Annual Brushy Mountain Apple Festival is one of the largest one-day arts and crafts festivals in the Southeast. The Brushy Mountain Ruritan Club owns, operates, and organizes the event on the first Saturday of October each year. The Brushy Mountain Apple Festival is not just this club’s largest fundraiser, but has become a one of Wilkes County’s biggest fundraisers. Over 100 civic, church and other non-profit organizations participate in the festival. Over 160,000 people visit this festival during the day and it’s FREE. The streets of downtown North Wilkesboro are filled with over 425 arts and crafts, 100 food concessions, and 4 different music stages consisting of Blue Grass, Country, Folk, Gospel, and Appalachian Heritage. Cloggers, folk dancers, rope skippers, and square dancers provide additional entertainment venues for festival goers. Appalachian Heritage crafts are highlighted such as woodcarving, chair making, soap making, pottery throwing, and quilting. When walking through the streets of the festival observing and buying lots of the arts and crafts, Appalachian dulcimers can be heard while the smells of the variety of foods are enticing everyone’s appetites. Let us not forget the apples, apples, and apples. Local apple growers set up throughout the festival selling their apples, apple cider, and dried apples. After all, this festival also pays
tribute to the fruit grown and harvested each fall by apple orchardists from Northwestern North Carolina. There is nothing better than homegrown apples in every form you can imagine. The Brushy Mountain Ruritan Club Information Booth located at the intersection of Main and 9th Street will have copies of the Souvenir Program and Guide filled with schedules of music, dancing, locations of exhibitors, food concessions, apple recipes, stories, and tales about the community and more. The Wilkes Art Council Juried section will be located on 9th Street. Pre-festival activities begin with “Apple Jam” at 6:00 PM on Friday night, with “live entertainment” at the Brushy Mountain Ruritan Club’s Brushy Mountain Apple Festival Park. This is located at the corner of 10th and Main Streets. So come early bringing your chairs, family and friends to enjoy a great evening kicking off this year’s Brushy Mountain Apple Festival. There will be a few food vendors set up along with the local restaurants available for dinner. Editor’s Note: For more information regarding the festival, call the Brushy Mountain Ruritan Club at 336-921-3499 or visit www.applefestival.net.
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The National Debt Debate Is A Crossroads, Not Just A Crisis By Congresswoman Virginia Foxx
Over the past few decades, Congress raised the national debt limit more than 70 times, usually with little or no debate. Each time very few people even batted an eye. This history of blindly increasing the debt limit has been cited by many liberals as a reason to continue with the status quo. But now things have changed. Over the last five years our national debt has increased by more than 50 percent. In just the past three years the debt increased by more than $4 trillion dollars. Even worse, the debt has increased by $9.2 trillion since a Balanced Budget Amendment failed by one vote in the Senate 15 years ago. As a result, the total national debt is now nearly equal to our entire economic output. The bottom line is simple: the government can pile up only so much debt before it becomes impossible to make the payments without destroying its ability to fund priorities like national defense or Social Security. As the national debt accumulates at a record clip we are quickly approaching that point. The main driver of future increases in our debt is so-called “entitlement” spending, which includes things like Medicare and Medicaid. This spending accounts for most of federal spending and is projected to double within 40 years, eventually consuming all tax revenue. Medicare is the largest driver of these future deficits. It will cost as much as all non-entitlement government spending put together within 40 years if Congress does not enact some kind of reform.
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House Republicans began to tackle this issue in the House-passed budget this year, but that did not go far in the Senate. So when people ask me if I favored increasing the debt limit, my response is, “it depends.” First of all, any status quo increase in the debt limit was absolutely out of the question. However, we have to consider what happens should Congress not increase the debt limit. Someone will not get paid—whether seniors depending on Social Security or members of the military or workers on federal highway projects. We cannot ignore that the government is currently borrowing more than 40 cents of every dollar that it spends. As a result, if Congress did not raise the debt ceiling the federal government would have to slash spending immediately by more than 40 percent. That would endanger America’s ability to keep its promises to those who have paid into programs like Social Security for years. Consider these facts. If Congress completely eliminated the popular over-spending whipping boy of foreign aid the budget would be reduced by only 2%. If Congress funded only Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid as well as the national defense budget there would be no money left to pay for anything else—not even the interest payments on the national debt.
If Congress prioritized spending that is on auto-pilot, such as unemployment benefits, Social Security, interest payments and the like, there would be nothing left for the defense budget, or any other spending, including education and transportation. So just ignoring the debt limit and slashing spending by 40 percent is not an ideal option. That’s why I’m only in favor of major spending cuts accompanied by a smaller increase in the debt limit. The compromise debt limit bill did just that, by enacting, for the first time ever, deficit reductions of greater than $2.4 trillion—including $21 billion next year. Large reductions like this will stop the reckless accumulation of debt and help us avoid the sort of catastrophic debt crisis we will face if Washington continues with business as usual. Is the bill that passed Congress the one I would have picked? Absolutely not. I wanted more spending cuts and a stronger commitment to a balanced budget amendment. However, it is a step in the right direction. Conservatives like me know that with liberals in charge of the Senate and the White House, there was virtually no chance that our ideal bill (such as the Cut, Cap and Balance bill) could become law. So we fought for the biggest spending reductions that we could and successfully opposed attempts to include any job-killing tax increases. It’s not news that no one wants to raise the debt limit. The real news is that the old way of raising the debt limit is over. Raising the debt limit, as Congress has done in the past without
accompanying spending cuts, would be a disaster with severe economic consequences. Washington is in debt because it has a spending problem. It’s past time we begin to address this problem and the bill that passed Congress does just that. 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.
10 FAMILY-FRIENDLY DOGS When choosing a family dog, consider a breed’s disposition, temperament, size, and energy level — all of which should suit your family’s lifestyle. Here, from PetMD, are 10 family-friendly dogs that may be the perfect match for you and your grandkids. Bulldog The bulldog has a sturdy build perfect for grandkids who like to roughhouse. However, if you’re looking for an energetic dog, this isn’t it. Docile, friendly, and loyal, it gets along well with other pets and dogs, too. The bull dog is comfortable living in large houses as well as small apartments. Beagle Beagles do well with active kids, as they are sturdily built and never too tired to play a game. Smart, friendly, and happy, the beagle usually gets along with other pets. However, it does shed and requires frequent brushing and bathing. Bull Terrier Unfairly branded as an aggressive animal, the bull terrier was actually bred to be a companion dog — and is friendly and loving toward grown-ups and kids alike. The bull terrier can get quite rambunctious and requires plenty of playtime, making it a perfect dog for a large family. The bull terrier will return your affection by being very protective of the children in your family. Collie Collies are a very gentle and predictable breed – and easily trainable, too — so they’re perfect for families that are unfamiliar with dogs. Collies get along great with children and love to please their owners and protect their family. Its long hair requires regular grooming to keep it in tip-top shape. Newfoundland Nicknamed “Nature’s Babysitter,” the Newfoundland loves children and is very protective of them. Gentle, kind, and patient, both young and old will quickly fall in love with this wonderfully sweet, large dog. The Newfoundland best suits a family that lives in large open spaces. The Newfoundland is also a great swimmer and has been known to rescue people drowning.
Vizsla This may not be a breed you’ve heard of before, but it’s actually one of the best dog breeds for kids. The Vizsla has a gentle disposition and manner, and is loyal, quiet, and affectionate. Additionally, it is obedient, confident, and smart, forming close bonds with its family and able to learn new tricks quickly. Best of all, the Vizsla has very little “doggy” smell about it. Irish Setter Known for its red coat, the Irish setter is playful, energetic, loves being around people, and plays well with children. A smart and trainable companion, the Irish setter is a great dog if you’ve got a yard.
Poodle The poodle is a very smart and gentle dog. It’s great for kids with allergies, as it sheds very little; it does, however, require scheduled grooming. This is a proud and elegant dog that is both caring and loyal. Seldom annoyed or bored, the poodle’s good nature, friendly demeanor, and patience make it an excellent playmate for a child. Labrador Retriever This is one of the most popular dog breeds, and with good reason — the Labrador retriever is playful, patient, loving, protective, and reliable. In fact, its sweet personality and intelligence is only matched by its beauty. Golden Retriever Not as big as the Lab, the Golden Retriever is a confident, smart, kind, and loyal dog. Neither aggressive nor timid, the Golden Retriever is extremely patient, making it a perfect breed if your family includes kids. It does need a lot of exercise. So now that you know a thing or two about kid-friendly dogs, choosing one for your home and your family should be a little bit simpler. Just remember, highly strung small dogs are usually not the best choice if you’ll have children around. Also, keep in mind that mutts from the pound are a fantastic option, as they are often relatively docile and well-tempered. Good luck!
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38th Annual
Carolina BalloonFest Takes Flight October 21 The 38th Annual Carolina BalloonFest will take place this October 21-23, at the Statesville Regional Airport. The second oldest hot air balloon festival held in the United States, this year’s festival features 50 breath-taking hot air balloons decorating the sky and a Saturday evening Hot Air Balloon Glow. In addition to the beautiful balloons, the festival features activities for the entire family. Guests can enjoy a variety of on-stage entertainment; participate in children’s activities in the Kid Zone; and shop for unique gifts and souvenirs at the Artisan Village and Market Place. Guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy the best of North Carolina wines at the BalloonFest Wine Tasting. “The Carolina BalloonFest has been a family favorite event for years. Each year the event gets bigger and better, says Robb Collier, President of the Board of Directors. “This year, we’re looking forward to another awesome event with massive balloon launches, a great variety of entertainment, some of the region’s best wines and fun activities for the entire family.” This year’s event benefits Purple Heart Homes and the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Statesville. Purple Heart Homes is a Veteran Owned and Operated Non-Profit organization dedicated to providing personalized housing solutions for Service Connected Disabled Veterans and their families. The homes are substantial in function, design and quality. They provide a quality-of-life solution for a specific injury, creating a barrier-free living environment and are thus fit to welcome home, and thank, the fighting men and women of America. Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity. In Statesville, it offers everyone in the
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community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Relay for Life of Statesville lets our community celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer; remember loved ones lost to the disease, and fight back to put an end to the disease. Visitors are welcome to attend the festival at the following times. Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children ages 6 - 12 and free for children five and under. Parking is free. Friday is Community Appreciation Day with free admission to the public. Sunday is Veteran’s Appreciation Day with free admission to veterans who show their military card. Friday, October 21 3:00 pm – 8:30 pm Saturday, October 22 7:00 am – 8:30 pm Sunday, October 23 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Editor’s Note: A variety of sponsorship opportunities are still available as well as arts and crafts and marketplace vendor booths. For more information, visit www. CarolinaBalloonFest.com.
Would you like to fly in a Hot Air balloon?
What is the cost for a Hot Air Balloon Flight? $225 each person. How do I schedule my flight? You can book a balloon ride by contacting a pilot as listed on the website. Where will I meet up with the pilot that I have booked a ride with at the Carolina BalloonFest? The pilot, or a member of his/her crew, will be outside the pilot tent at the time designated to you when you booked your flight - unless otherwise instructed by your individual pilot when booking. The pilot tent is located inside the
festival area. Please make a note of the name of the pilot you are flying with in order to make meeting up at the pilot tent quick and easy. How many people can ride in a balloon at once? Balloons can carry as few as one person (just the pilot) or as many as 12 passengers. Balloon capacity depends on the size of the envelope and on weather conditions; specifically, the outside air temperature. Typically, the balloons that participate in our festival can hold between 2 and 4 passengers. How do I get back to the festival? Each balloon has a ground crew that follows the path of the balloon on the ground in the chase vehicle and is in contact with the balloon via radio. The ground crew will meet the balloon at the landing spot and help to pack up the balloon. You will get a ride back to the festival grounds in the chase vehicle. What should I wear? Often times people think that it will be a lot colder up in the balloon. What they don’t realize is that there will be a large burner above their heads that shoots a 8- foot flame up into the balloon to keep it aloft. The burner will help keep you warmer. A good rule of thumb is to wear clothes that you would be comfortable standing outside in. It will
pretty much feel the same up in the balloon as on the ground. The best solution would be to dress in layers, so that you may adjust according to your comfort level. Proper footwear is important, particularly when the ground is cold or wet. High heels and open toed shoes are not suitable footwear for ballooning. We recommend tennis shoes or a hiking boot. How long is a balloon ride? Balloon flights can range anywhere from 45 minutes to over an hour depending on wind, weather conditions and direction of flight. However, the whole ballooning experience, generally takes between 2 and 3 hours. This includes the set up, flight, pack up, and return trip to the festival. How high do hot air balloons fly? Most pilots navigate low-level flights, roughly between the tree tops and 3,000 feet. Can I bring a photo/video camera? What about a cell phone? Why, of course! We would not want you to miss anything on this trip! We ask that you listen to the pilot’s instructions for stowing your equipment for landing. *Cell phones must be turned off during your flight.
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You can quickly freshen up artificial flowers — whether they are authentic silk ones or the more common nylon variety — by placing them in a paper bag with 1/4 cup salt. Give the bag a few gentle shakes, and your flowers will emerge as clean as the day you bought them.
Handy rubbing alcohol ice packs can be made by combining one part rubbing alcohol with two parts water in a zip lock freezer bag. Voila! The rubbing alcohol prevents the bag from freezing solid and you have a quick and easy ice pack.
Stain Removal
Rubbing alcohol can be used to blot away fresh ink stains on carpet or clothing. For tougher stains, soak the spot in rubbing alcohol for several minutes and then wash.
Clean Mirrors
Use rubbing alcohol on a soft cloth or paper towel to clean old mirrors that have developed stubborn spots and streaks. Eliminate germs on bathroom mirrors, faucets and counters.
Dry Erase Board Build-Up
The super solution easily removes build up from dry erase boards, and can be swiped over dirty computer keyboards, cell phones and MP3 players. The surfaces will be cleaner and home to fewer germs. And this is a good thing.
Natural De-Greaser
Reported to moonlight as a cheap and easy de-greaser for your stove, fridge, vent and teapot. Several websites suggest wiping down all kitchen appliances including chrome to clean and shine. One notes, there is no need to rinse afterwards because the rubbing alcohol dries almost immediately.
Salt
Remove Watermarks From Wood Sticky Stuff
Rubbing alcohol has long been a popular choice for removing sticky residue left behind from price tags, band aids and stickers. Soak the area for a few minutes, or dab onto skin, and wipe clean.
Frost Free
Several web sites suggest keeping windows frost free by washing them with a solution of one quart water and a half-cup of rubbing alcohol. Could be worth a try on car windows especially. In fact, simply pouring rubbing alcohol onto frosted car windows will dissolve it immediately. Another emergency item to store in the trunk.
“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.
Watermarks left from glasses or bottles on a wood table really stand out. Make them disappear by mixing 1 teaspoon salt with a few drops of water to form a paste. Gently rub the paste onto the ring with a soft cloth or sponge and work it over the spot until it’s gone. Restore the luster of your wood with furniture polish.
Brighten Up Your Cutting Boards
After you wash cutting boards and breadboards with soap and water, rub them with a damp cloth dipped in salt. The boards will be lighter and brighter in color.
Clean Your Coffee Percolator
If your percolated coffee tastes a bit bitter these days, try this: Fill the percolator with water and add 4 tablespoons salt. Then percolate as usual. Rinse the percolator and all of its parts well and the next pot you make should have that
delicious flavor we all love.
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BIZARRE NEWS ALASKA WOMAN PUNCHES BEAR IN SNOUT TO SAVE DOG
sorry. ... I’m willing to help pay for medical expenses.” The snake was turned over to the city’s Animal Care Services, where it was recovering after losing several ribs. The female python, about a couple years old, had extensive bite injuries. The snake’s owner has not yet come forward to claim the pet or file a report with animal care officials.
JUNEAU, Alaska - A Juneau, Alaska, woman says she knows it was stupid to punch a black bear in the snout to save her dog. But Brooke Collins says the attack happened so fast that all she could think about is keeping her dachshund, Fudge, from being killed. The 22-year-old says as soon as she let her dogs out, Fudge started barking and she saw the bear carrying him like a salmon. Collins told the Juneau Empire she did the first thing she thought of and punched the bear’s face and scooped away her dog when it let go. The startled bear took off through bushes to a mountain. Fudge suffered some claw and bite marks, but they weren’t deep. Collins says he appeared to be more shocked than injured.
MAN BITES SNAKE
SACRAMENTO, California - A snake bite left the victim seriously hurt, but the injured party isn’t who you’d expect. Police say a python underwent emergency surgery after a man allegedly bit the creature twice. Officers were called to Del Paso Heights after a passer-by reported
MAN TRIES TO BREAK INTO PRISON
that a man was lying on the ground and may have been assaulted, according to Sgt. Andrew Pettit. When they arrived, they found David Senk, 54, still lying there — but police say he wasn’t the one who was assaulted. Another man approached officers and accused Senk of taking two bites out of his 3-foot pet python, Pettit said. Senk was arrested on suspicion of unlawfully maiming or mutilating a reptile and booked on $10,000 bail. In a jailhouse interview with KXTLTV, Senk said he had no memory of the incident and that he has a drinking problem. “I did what?” Senk said. “If you find the owner, tell him I’m real
FOLSOM, California - Most inmates are trying to get out of prison, but authorities say they caught a California parolee trying to sneak back in. Corrections Sgt. Tony Quinn says 48-year-old Marvin Lane Ussery was spotted late Wednesday night scaling the 7-foot tall, barbed wire-topped fence that encircles a large wooded area behind the California State Prison in Sacramento. Quinn says Ussery served time at New Folsom for robbery before he was paroled in June 2009. Officials are investigating whether Ussery was attempting to smuggle in drugs or cell phones, but say they didn’t find any contraband. Ussery is being held in Sacramento County Jail on suspicion of violating his parole and being an ex-convict on prison property.
A silly idea is current that good people do not know what temptation means. This is an obvious lie. Only those who try to resist temptation know how strong it is.... A man who gives in to temptation after five minutes simply does not know what it would have been like an hour later. That is why bad people, in one sense, know very little about badness. They have lived a sheltered life by always giving in. ~C.S. Lewis
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Backyard Chickens 2) Eggs from backyard chickens are tastier. Eggs purchased in the grocery store can be days—even weeks—old. As these eggs age, air seeps into the naturally porous eggshell, degrading not just the nutrition, but also the taste and affecting the consistency of the egg. Fresh eggs from backyard chickens have firmer whites and bright orange yolks. (That’s the beta carotene). But the real difference is in the taste. 3) Chicken droppings enrich your compost. Chicken droppings are high in nitrogen. Added to the compost bin they add more nitrogen and improve your compost. 4) Chickens provide natural insect control. As they hunt and peck around the yard, chickens gobble up grubs, earwigs and other bugs, treating our garden pests as tasty, nutritious treats. 5) Chickens are a great way to meet people and start conversations. People are naturally curious about folks who raise chickens. In addition, an amazing number of people I have met enthusiastically exclaim “I have always wanted to have chickens!” I’m not sure just what urge is calling all of us to gather little feathered flock, but I suspect a yearning for a simpler time when we were more connected with nature and our food was part of it.
Besides the obvious benefit of a regular supply of eggs, here are eight benefits of starting your own backyard flock. 1) Eggs from well-tended backyard chickens are healthier. Factory-farmed chickens live their lives without ever touching the soil or being allowed to hunt and peck for bugs. They are fed an unnatural and unvaried diet. These environmental conditions are designed to produce eggs quickly and cheaply in the factory farm. But the result is an egg that is less nutritious than eggs produced by chickens allowed to exercise, peck for bugs and engage in their natural behavior. In contrast to factory farm eggs, eggs from backyard chickens have 25 percent more vitamin E, a third more vitamin A, and 75 percent more beta carotene. They also have significantly more omega-3 fatty acids than factoryfarmed eggs.
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6) Chickens are fun and interesting. Every chicken has a personality—and lots of it. They aren’t particularly smart, but when properly socialized, chickens can be very friendly. Chickens will come running when called. The roosters engage in crowing contests. 7) Backyard chickens provide lessons for children about responsibility and where food comes from. Tending chickens is pleasurable and even easier than caring for a dog. There is no walking the chickens or even giving them a bath. But chickens do require daily food and fresh water. The coop must be cleaned and the chickens inspected regularly to ensure they are healthy. Children can participate in all of these chicken-related chores. Of course, the eggs must also be collected daily. The happier the hens, the more eggs they will lay. A child’s favorite chicken-related chore is bound to be collecting eggs.
Don’t Let Downgrade Deter You from Investing Just when you thought you could take a break from financial drama, following the resolution of the debt ceiling issue, here comes Act 2: the downgrade of the U.S. long-term credit rating. As a citizen, you may be feeling frustrated. And as an investor, you might be getting worried. But is this concern really justified? Certainly, it was news when Standard and Poors (S&P) lowered the U.S. long-term credit rating from AAA to AA+. This was, after all, the first time that the U.S. has lost its AAA status since its initial publication 70 years ago. Furthermore, S&P put a negative outlook on the rating, which means that further downgrades are possible. But despite these developments, there’s no reason to think that the sky is falling in on the investment world. Consider the following: “Downgrade” doesn’t mean default. Rating agencies such as S&P assign ratings to bonds to help investors measure credit risk — the chance that they won’t receive timely payments. The downgrade to AA+ just means that investors would be slightly less likely to receive future payments than if the bond had an AAA rating. This is far different from a default, which would result in investors not receiving current payments. U.S. credit rating is still high quality. S&P didn’t change the U.S. government’s short-term credit rating, which applies to debt maturing in less than one year. Furthermore, even the long-term rating of AA+ is still considered high quality. Also, keep in mind that two other major rating agencies, Moody’s and Fitch, both affirmed their AAA rating on the U.S., although Moody’s has a negative outlook on its rating.
Downgrade was not a surprise. Because the downgrade had been rumored for weeks, the financial markets may have already “priced in” some of the impact. While it’s possible that interest rates may rise, it’s also important to note that similar downgrades of other countries’ debt in the past have not resulted in significant rate jumps. As for the stock market — which was already volatile, partially due to the debt ceiling issue — the negative reaction we’ve seen to the downgrade will likely be short-term. This downgrade should not be as calamitous as we’ve been led to believe. Corporate profits, always a key driver of stock prices, are still strong, and with the market correction we’ve seen in the past couple of weeks, many quality stocks now appear to be more attractively priced — which means it may actually be a good time to look for investment opportunities that make sense for you, rather than head to the “sidelines.” In any case, you never want to overreact to any one piece of news. If you were to make big changes to your investment strategy, you’d likely incur fees and expenses — and, even more importantly, your portfolio might no longer be positioned to meet your long-term goals. You’re much better off by sticking with a strategy that’s based on your individual needs, risk tolerance and time horizon. This can be challenging, especially in light of the screaming headlines. But remember, although past performance isn’t indicative of future results, the U.S. financial markets have seen plenty of traumas in the past, and have always survived — and, usually, eventually prospered. As a smart, disciplined investor, you can do the same. 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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Agape Faith Church 766-9188 Bible Baptist Church 778-8737 Boyers Chapel Church of Christ 766-6344 Capernaum Church of Christ 766-1516 Centenary United Methodist 766-5987 Center Grove Baptist Church 766-5727 Centerpoint ARP Church 624-9529 Church of Christ Warner’s Chapel 766-6078 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 766-3607 Clemmons First Baptist Church 766-6486 Clemmons Moravian Church 766-6273 Clemmons Presbyterian Church 766-4631 Clemmons United Methodist Church 766-6375 Crossbound Community Church 336-776-7574 Fraternity Church of Brethren 765-0160 Friends Baptist Church 766-3533 New Hope Presbyterian Church 655-6711 First Christian Church of Clemmons 766-5449 Harmony Grove United Methodist Church - 712-0057 Hickory Grove AME Zion 766-5142 Holy Family Catholic Church 766-8133 Immanuel Baptist Church 766-0082 St Clemont’s Episcopal Church 766-4323 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 766-3608 River Oaks Community Church 766-0033 Total Victory Out Reach 712-0403 Union Hill Baptist Church 766-8317 Victory Baptist Church- 766-7071 West Haven Baptist -712-1661
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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/Mocksville
Advance First Baptist Church 998-6302 Advance United Methodist Church 998-7750 Bethlehem United Methodist Church 998-5083 Bixby Presbyterian Church - 998-6813 Blaise Baptist Church - 751-3639 Cooleemee First Baptist 284-2626 Cornatzer Baptist Church 998-8403 Cornatzer United Methodist Church 998-0687 Cornerstone Christian - 998-0600 Elbaville United Methodist Church 998-8117 Episcopal Church of the Ascension 998-0857 Eagle Heights Church 751-4442 Fork Baptist Church 998-8306 Freedom Baptist Church 998-5294 Green Meadows Baptist Church 998-3022 Hillsdale Baptist Church 940-6618 Hillsdale UMC 998-4020 Holy Cross Lutheran Church 751-5919 Hope Moravian Church 765-8017 Jerusalem Baptist Church 336-284-2328 Macedonia Moravian Church 998-4394 Mocks United Methodist 998-5518 Piney Grove UMC 998-7313 Redland Church of Christ 998-3918 Redland Holiness 998-4226 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (336) 751-2973 Turrentine Baptist Church 998-2366 Yadkin Valley Baptist Church 998-4331
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RECIPES
Ingredients 4 cups chicken broth 4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes 1/4 cup minced onions 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cut into chunks Directions Combine broth, potatoes, onion, and spices. Boil on medium heat until potatoes are tender. Smash a few of the potatoes to release their starch for thickening. Reduce to low heat. Add cream cheese. Heat, stirring frequently, until cheese melts.
Sweet Potato Chili Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 1 onion, diced 1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans red beans, rinsed and drained 1 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 1/2 cup water 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
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Tomato Fish Stew Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 green bell peppers, chopped salt and black pepper 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 (14 1/2 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes 1 1/2 lbs tilapia fillets Directions In a medium Dutch oven, heat the oil over low heat. Add the onion and bell pepper, season with salt and black pepper and cook, stirring, until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the cayenne and cook for 30 seconds.Stir in the crushed tomatoes and 1 cup water, season with salt and black pepper, increase the heat to medium and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add the tilapia fillets one at a time and simmer until the fish is flaky and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette Ingredients 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 garlic clove, minced 1 shallot, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Whisk together all ingredients until blended. Try this on seared Tuna with mixed baby greens.
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Applebee’s - 712-1063 Bagels & Brew - 766-9688 Big Shotz - 712-1883 Biscuitville - 766-7768 Bojangles - 778-0414 Brick Oven - 766-4440 Burger King - 766-0205 Chang Thai - 778-0388 Cherries Café - 766-4088 CIMARRON - 712-4689 Clemmons Kitchen - 766-4671 Cozumel Mexican - 778-0300 Cracker Barrel - 712-9880 Dominos Pizza - 766-0566 Donatos Pizza - 712-3300 Full Moon Oyster Bar - 723-4224 Grecian House - 766-8444 I Bambini Italian - 778-1838 IHOP - 766-8650 Illianos Italian - 712-1059 Kentucky Fried Chicken - 766-8630 Kimono Japanese - 766-6261 Lees Chinese - 712-0002 Little Richard 's BBQ - 766-0401 Lotus Express - 712-2487 Mario 's Pizza - 778-2002 Mandarin Chinese - 712-1009 Mi Pueblo - 766-7612 McDonalds - 766-6509 Monte De Rey-766-5750 Mossy's Eats - 766-7045 Mountain Fried Chicken - 712-9311 o’So Eats - (336) 293-6371 Panera Bread - 766-3898 Pete 's Family Restaurant - 766-6793 Quizno's Subs - 766-0794 Ronni 's Restaurant - 766-5822 Ruby Tuesdays - 766-3463 Salem Glen CC - 712-0303 Sonic Drive-In - 712-9710 Subway - 766-3016 Time To Eat - 712-1050 Waffle House - 766-9691 Wendy 's - 766-8417 Zaxby’s - 766-6747
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ALEX”s Grill & Ice Cream - 946-1712 Casanova's - 946-2407 China Wok - 945-6228 Ciccones - 945-46191 Liberty Restaurant - 945-4409 Pizza Hut - 778-2118 Subway - 945-6445 West Town Café - 945-3348
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Ari’s - 751-5428 Captain’s Galley - 940-6868 Ciccones - 998-7731 Dominos (Kinderton) - 998-2000 Dominos (Mocksville) - 751-3232 Jimmy the Greek - 940-2010 La Carreta - 753-1224 Marco’s Pizza - 753-1113 Moe’s Burgers - 753-0333 Miller's Restaurant - 751-2621 Sagebrush - 936-0021 Snooks Bar-B-Que - 998-4305 Subway - Kinderton - 998-3221 Zeko’s Italian - 751-6161
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Bernadin’s Fine Dining - 768-9365 Big Shotz Tavern - 727-4490 Bleu Restaurant & Bar - 760-2060 Carriage House - 765-8020 Cloverdale Kitchen - 725-4701 Diamondback Grill - 722-0006 Dukes Restaurant - 768-3108 El Dorado Mexican - 760-3936 Grill-Ville Family - 788-7282 Kimono Japanese - 774-9777 Kotta Japanese - 768-2333 Mario’s Pizza - 768-0057 (Hanes Mall Blvd) 602-1410 (Cloverdale) Olive Tree - 723- 4224 Olde Orchard Diner - 650-1612 Omega House (Peters Creek) - 724-5262 Paul’s Fine Italian Dining - 768-2645 Qdoba Mexican Grill - 724-9873 245-2900 Rotisserie Factory - 725-7071 Sakura - 777-SUSHI Southern Family - 922-4784 Stratford Station Grill - 659-1583 Sushi Thai - 765-7890 Tumeric Indian Restaurant - 794-8282 TJ 's Deli (Country Club)- 760-0488 The Cotton Mill - 725-1112 West End Café - 723-4774
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Century Kitchen - 336-699-4455 The German Restaurant - 336-463-3330 Old Stage Grille - 463-5555 Yadkin Plaza Restaurant - 679-3388
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CCT Auditions for “The Red Velvet Cake War” on September 12 and 13 The Clemmons Community Theatre (CCT) announces auditions for the hilarious comedy “The Red Velvet Cake War” written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten, authors of the well-known “Dearly Beloved” and “Dearly Departed.” Auditions will be held September 12 and 13 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2570 Harper Road in Clemmons. Roles are available for eight women and four men, ages 30 to 80. Auditions will consist of reading from the script. Performance dates are: October 27, 28, 29, November 3, 4 and 5 at 8:00 p.m. with matinees October 29 and November 5 at 2:00 p.m. For additional information call 336-293-8447. In this riotously funny Southern-fried comedy, the three Verdeen cousins—Gaynelle, Peaches and Jimmie Wyvette—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 (just down the road from Fayro) and the eyes of Texas are upon them, as their self-righteous Aunt LaMerle is quick to point out. Having “accidentally” crashed her minivan through the bedroom wall of her husband’s girlfriend’s doublewide, Gaynelle is one frazzled nerve away from a spectacular meltdown. Peaches, a saucy
firebrand and the number one mortuarial cosmetologist in the tri-county area, is struggling to decide if it’s time to have her long-absent trucker husband declared dead. And Jimmie Wyvette, the rough-around-the-edges store manager of Whatley’s Western Wear, is resorting to extreme measures to outmaneuver a priss-pot neighbor for the affections of Sweetgum’s newest widower. But the cousins can’t back out of the reunion now. It’s on and Gaynelle’s hosting it. Peaches and Jimmie Wyvette have decided its success is the perfect way to prove Gaynelle’s sanity to a skeptical court-appointed psychologist. Unfortunately, they face an uphill battle as a parade of wildly eccentric Verdeens gathers on the hottest day of July, smack-dab in the middle of Texas tornado season. Things spin hilariously out of control when a neighbor’s pet devours everything edible, a one-eyed suitor shows up to declare his love and a jaw-dropping high-stakes wager is made on who bakes the best red velvet cake. As this fast-paced romp barrels toward its uproarious climax, you’ll wish your own family reunions were this much fun!
Guinness World Record - “Twisted in Mayberry” Officials in Mount Airy, which is Andy Griffith’s hometown, said they hope at least 2,000 people will turn up to perform the popular dance simultaneously at the “Twisted in Mayberry” event on September 9. Jessica Icenhour, director of tourism and marketing for Mount Airy, said participants must perform the dance for at least 5 minutes to break the record set by 1,692 dancers last year in Glendale, Calif. “We’re being confident,” Icenhour said. “This all came up very quickly, so we’re trying to get the word out as quickly as we can.”
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On September 9 at 6 p.m. 2,000 people will gather on Main Street, Mount Airy to do the Twist for 5 minutes to break a Guinness World Record. We need people to pre-register to make sure we will have enough people to break the record. To pre-register, send an email to tourism@visitmayberry.com and put “Twist” in the subject line. Include your name, email address and whether or not you would like to purchase a T-shirt (we also need your shirt size). The shirts will be $5 each. There is a $1 fee to participate. That money will go to a local food bank. For more information, call the Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce at 336-786-6116.
Red Velvet Cake Recipe Contest Do you make the best Red Velvet Cake in the South? At the family reunion, is your Red Velvet Cake the first to be devoured? Can you whip up a Red Velvet Cake that would rival a Martha Stewart creation? Are you considered the Red Velvet Queen or King? If so, then this is the cake baking contest you have been waiting for. The Clemmons Community Theatre is having a Red Velvet Cake Baking Contest in conjunction with their fall performance, “The Red Velvet Cake War.”
Recipe must list all ingredients, quantities, and the preparation instructions. Entrant’s name, address, and phone number must be printed on the back. 6. Cakes must be registered between 10:00 am – 11:00 am on Saturday, October 8 at The Villa in Clemmons. The Villa is located beside of Party World. Judging will take place at 11:3O. 7. All Cakes will be auctioned off to the highest bidder during the Cake Auction at Noon. All proceeds will benefit the Clemmons Community Theatre. For more information call
336-293-8447 or click on “Cake Baking Contest” at www.villagervoice.com.
CAKE BAKING CONTEST RULES 1. Cake can be made in any form (i.e. sheet, two layers, form pan, etc.). 2. Cake cannot be a storebought cake. 3. All Cakes will be judged on presentation, taste, and texture. 4. The Cake must be submitted for judging on cardboard or a disposable plate. 5. Recipe must be submitted with the entry, printed on one side of 8-1/2” x 11” paper.
1st Prize A hand mixer and two tickets to the show. 2nd Prize Cake decorating kit and two tickets to the show. 3rd Place Basket with scented candles from Potterwyx and two tickets to the show.
History of the Red Velvet Cake Red velvet cake is so retro, ruby-hued and rowdy. Not a crumb of subtleness about it. But on celebratory occasions such as Valentine’s, it shines, charming the young and bringing reminiscences to the seasoned. The layer cake, filled and frosted with creamy white icing, is basically a devil’s food cake — a moist light cocoa cake — whose batter is doused with a bottle or two of food coloring to give that signature red hue Its history is as deep as its color. Some sources say it originated in the South as far back as the early 1900s, and that beets lent the color. Many others say it originated at New York’s Waldorf Astoria hotel in the 1950s. But Joe Verde, the former chef at Oscar’s at the hotel, told the James Beard Foundation Web site that when he researched the cake’s history in the Waldorf archives a few years ago, he couldn’t find a single mention of it. So much for that legend that the fa-
mous hotel once charged a customer $100 for the recipe. Obviously, that’s an early version of the Neiman Marcus urban myth about the $250 cookie recipe. The red velvet cake’s popularity soared in the ‘60s, with no less than a dozen cooks (two from Texas) submitting it to a “Favorite Recipes of Home Economics Teachers Desserts Cookbook.” Amounts of red food coloring in them ranged from 1 teaspoon to 2 ounces. In the ‘70s, however, the cake faded from the table for a while after a Russian study linked Red Dye No. 2 to cancer. Several subsequent studies showed no hazards, and when the Food and Drug Administration conducted its own tests, they were inconclusive. Ultimately, though, the FDA banned the dye because it could not pronounce it safe. Other reds took its place. And while some people sensitive to dyes might need to avoid them, others relish their vibrancy.
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What’ s Happening?
Sept 10 - Inaugural Moravian Festival: Food, music, children’s activities and lots of uniquely Moravian things to see and do will fill the campus of New Philadelphia Moravian Church, WinstonSalem on Saturday, September 10 at the inaugural Moravian Festival. Activities begin, rain or shine, with the Moravian Festival 5k Challenge at 8 AM followed by the festival from 10AM to 6 PM Everyone is invited. Festival admission is $1 in advance or $2 at the event. Race and festival information is available at www.moravianfestival.org.
Sept 12 & 13 -The Clemmons Community Theatre (CCT) announces auditions for the hilarious comedy "The Red Velvet Cake War" written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten, authors of the well-known "Dearly Beloved" and "Dearly Departed." Auditions will be held September 12 and 13 from 7 - 9 PM at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2570 Harper Road in Clemmons. Roles are available for eight women and four men, ages 30 to 80. Auditions will consist of reading from the script. Performance dates are: October 27, 28, 29, November 3, 4 and 5 at 8 PM with matinees October 29 and November 5 at 2 PM. For additional information call 336-293-8447.
Race to D'Feet Hunger 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run
Saturday, September 17 at 9:00 am The Clemmons Food Pantry 5K is a great community event to help raise donations and awareness for the Pantry. This is a perfect event for the whole family so get your running shoes ready!
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Sept 17 - 14th Annual Sweet Potato Festival at Rockford General Store (10 AM - 5 PM): FREE, Fun-filled, all-day family event. Bring your lawn chairs. Live Music all day. Sweet Potato Pie, Sweet Potato Sonker, Country Ham Biscuits, Chicken Stew, Pinto Beans and Cornbread. Crafts, Local Authors, Demonstrations, Horse Back Rides. Lots of good ole fun! Music Schedule: 10 AM ~Anna Taylor •11AM ~Time Sawyer 12 AM ~ Dire Wolf •1 PM Stan Bobbitt Band 2 PM ~ Matthew Swaim • 3 PM ~Kara Dunn 4 PM ~ One Fifty
For information, visit rockfordgeneralstore.com Sept 17 - .Kernersville Honey Bee Festival (10 AM - 6 PM): Fourth of July Park is the place to bee for a festival of concerts, authentic handcrafted items, local artists, and kids stuff. Honoring the late Brady Mullinax, the bee king of North Carolina, who became a legend in his own time by getting the NC General Assembly in 1973 to designate the honey bee as the state's official insect. He is credited as the driving force behind starting the biggest annual event in Kernersville in 1975 - the Honeybee Festival, which attracts thousands each year.
Sept 24 - 3rd Annual Farmington Expo (10 AM - 2 PM): Come out and join us for a fun day at the 3rd Annual Farmington Expo, a fundraiser for the playground fund and other projects at the Farmington Community Center. Enjoy food, live music, antique tractors and train ride for the kids, kids' games and crafters, vendors, small businesses and nonprofits sharing products and information. Vendors include Costco, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, Kay-Lei Creations, Tastefully Simple, Simply Earrings, Jewelry Pizazz, 31, Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont and much more. Come eat, listen, play, learn, and shop until you drop!
The Shepherd’s Center of greater Winston-Salem will hold training for new volunteers on Wednesday, September 7, 9:30-11:45, at 1700 Ebert Street. Volunteers are needed to provide transportation, home repairs, and home visitation for older adults. For additional information, call 748-0217.
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What’ s Happening?
Sept 16 & 17 - The 2011 Forsyth County Master Gardener Plant Sale will be Friday, Sept. 16, from noon to 6 PM and Saturday, Sept. 17, from 8 AM to noon. The sale takes place rain or shine at the Forsyth County Agricultural Building, 1450 Fairchild Rd., Winston-Salem. Funds raised by this annual event support Master Gardener projects and outreach programs for adults and children in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Master Gardener Volunteers will be on hand throughout the sale with advice on selecting and growing plants, which are donated by local nurseries and garden centers and by volunteers. The wide selection of plants usually includes perennials for sun and shade, native windflowers and ferns, herbs, ground covers, trees, shrubs and roses. There will also be an assortment of pansies and large, potted mums. For those who want to shop over the lunch hour, grilled hot dogs, cold drinks and baked goods will be sold Friday from noon to 1 PM. Shop Friday afternoon for the best selection of plants, or take a chance and shop on Saturday morning, when all remaining plants except mums and pansies will be sold at half price. Sept 17 & 18 - 2011 BIKE MS: VF Corporation & Wrangler Tour to Tanglewood: During this two- day event starting and finishing at Tanglewood Park, you will ride in four different counties and explore the scenic Yadkin Valley wine region. Awaiting you upon your return to Tanglewood Park will be friends and family, team village, tasty food, and cold beverages. Each rider is required to turn in $200 in addition to their registration fee before they ride. This makes a difference for people with multiple sclerosis. The money you raise will support education, advocacy, research and local programs that enhance the quality of life for people with MS and their families. Your participation means we will be working to support programs, services, and research sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and that makes a huge difference to the people who must fight MS every day of their lives. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is dedicated create a world free of MS. They simultaneously fund research for a cure while also helping people who currently live with MS lead more fulfilling lives. For more informaion, visit www.tanglewood.org or call 336-299-4136.
Apple Fest '11
September 17, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Apples from local orchards, craft demonstrations, colonial re-enactors, music, dancing, children's games, horse-drawn wagon rides, food, drink and more!
Historic Bethabara Park
North Wilkesboro October 1
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Laughing Out Loud By Ariel Bouvier
Recently I discovered the Sheriff’s Log in The Clemmons Courier. A writer could not produce material as funny as some of the entries. I have never considered any type of crime a laughing matter, but I found plenty to laugh about on those logs. Actually, I am thinking about performing a comedy routine based on the “crimes” that are reported. Here are a few of my favorites along with my commentary in italics. Police service, civil dispute in Clemmons, having a disagreement over TV. I can visualize the argument starting. You know I want to watch Hell’s Kitchen. That’s a stupid show. Besides you don’t even cook. I want to watch Hoarders. Why watch that show when you can walk in your bedroom and see it in action. Now shut up and turn the television to Hell’s Kitchen. You shut up and get out of here. I am watching Hoarders and that’s that. I’m calling the Sheriff! Go ahead they won’t come out for something like this. Half an hour later…Sir I am sorry but according to North Carolina law married couples must share television time. Domestic disturbance in Lewisville, brother and sister arguing over tomatoes. Now this is one of my favorites. What could they possibly be arguing about? Hey Sis, I grew that big tomato over there. No you did not! That’s mine and I plan to make a BLT with it. I was going to enter that one in the Dixie Classic Fair. No you won’t big brother because I am eating that one today. Go pick another tomato and enter it. You never win anyway. I’m calling the law, I’m calling the law. Disturbance, Lewisville, individuals had an argument over the wrong girl. That’s my girlfriend you are talking to.
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What’s wrong with you dude? This is my girlfriend. No, it’s not! I am going to beat the crap out of you if you don’t stop talking to her. Dude, you need to quit smoking all that weed. This is not your girlfriend. Law enforcement arrives. What is your girlfriends name, sir? Miss, we need to see your DL. Sir this is not the name on her driver’s license. Whoops! Harassment, Clemmons, subject says she is being harassed by neighbors, but don’t know their names. Hey officers some people over there yell things at me when I go to check my mail. I don’t know what they are saying or who they are, but I think this is harassment. Trouble with juvenile in Lewisville, juvenile cursing and out of control. Where is that law about cursing? Out of control doing what? Obtaining money by false pretense in Clemmons parking lot. Subject paid cash for a computer but was given an empty bag by person. Did you not look in the bag before you handed over the money? What kind of bag looked like it had something in it but was empty? Who would buy a computer without turning it on and checking it out? I am thinking they were buying something other than a computer. We all know what kind of transactions take place with bags or should I say baggies? Domestic disturbance in Pfafftown, argument between father and son over punishment. You broke your curfew and I am taking your iPad. I can’t live without my iPad and you will not take it. Give it to me now son. You can take it over my dead body. Son I bought you into this world and I can just as easily take you out.
Woman found aluminum boat on her property. Most people have things stolen, not added to there property. Maybe someone thought she needed a new boat. In reality, they were probably high and thought they were parking it at home. Shoplifting at Walgreens, unknown suspect attempted to take a can of ravioli. I am thinking that this person must have been hungry. I know it’s wrong to steal, but really call law enforcement over a can of ravioli? Domestic disturbance in Pfafftown, husband and wife arguing about husband cheating. I am going to kill you for going out with that woman. I knew you weren’t Mall Walking all of those mornings. Honey, she is just a friend. You know she has been lonely since Fred passed. If I had known she was over at Hanes Mall walking with you every morning, I would have put on my track shoes and chased her around that Mall until she found someone else’s husband. Be quiet, Honey, someone is going to call the law. Simple assault in Clemmons, offender threw household objects, striking victim. Items included a trash can, closet door, exterior door, two chairs, and two barstools. Who was this offender? The Incredible Hulk. Now this must have been one angry person. I think that if I were the victim, after having a closet door thrown at me or a barstool, I would be running like the wind. Clemmons, someone calling repeatedly and hanging up. Simple solution, don’t anwser the phone. People have played phone pranks for years and years.
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Steve —The Jobs Comeback King?
By Rev. Christopher E. Burcham
The tech world has grown accustomed to stunning announcements every few months or so from the iconic co-founder, chairman, and CEO of the Apple Corporation—Steve Jobs—in his trademark black turtleneck and Levi’s. Usually all it takes is a rumor that Jobs will be appearing— and the internet is instantly ablaze with speculation as to what innovative new product he’ll be unveiling this time. No one was prepared, however, for Steve Jobs’ stunning announcement on August 24 that he was, effective immediately, stepping down as Apple CEO and stepping away
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from all day-to-day operations— apparently as the result of the pancreatic cancer which he has battled for the last 7 years and which now appears poised to claim his life, more than 2 years after he survived a liver transplant. The odds of his beating the disease this time do not look good. But Steve Jobs has come back before. Everybody loves a good comeback story—whether in the corporate world or popular culture (or in our own personal lives). Something within us is almost “hard-wired” to root for the underdog and, as
comeback stories go, Steve Jobs’ is one of the best! He could practically be dubbed the “Comeback King!” It’s easy to forget today that, nearly 30 years ago, Jobs was unceremoniously pushed out of Apple, the company he founded, by a man he had personally hand-picked to help run his company and considered a friend! It’s easy to forget today how, as recently as 1998, the company teetered perilously close to bankruptcy—until Jobs came back to lead Apple to unthinkable success! Today, the legendary leader in the field of consumer electronics boasts nearly 50,000 full-time employees and worldwide annual sales of more than $65 billion!
Steve Jobs himself has an estimated personal wealth of more than $5 billion—yet now finds himself locked in an epic struggle for life itself—a struggle from which not even all the money in the world can save him! It probably has helped to buy him a little more time—but now his time appears to be running out. In a 1994 Rolling Stone interview, Steve Jobs shrewdly observed that “The goal is not to be the richest man in the cemetery. It’s not my goal anyway.” He went on to say that “Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose.” But now seemingly on death’s door, the fact is that Jobs has everything to lose! The Bible warns us (in Matthew 16:26 and Mark 8:36) that it does a man no good to gain the whole world—if he loses his own eternal soul! Sadly, unless something changes, Steve Jobs (the son of a Muslim and himself an avowed Buddhist) appears poised to lose this greatest and most consequential of all struggles. Giving the commencement address at Stanford University in 2005, Jobs said to the graduates: “Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything—all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure—these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important . . . there is no reason not to follow your heart.”
But Scripture reminds us (in Jeremiah 17:9) that “the human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked.” Proverbs 16:25 says that, as a result, “there is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.” If, in the face of death, Steve Jobs continues to follow his heart, it will cause him to miss what is truly most important—because only the question of what one does with Jesus Christ carries the ultimate and utmost significance and urgency for all mankind. We can only pray that Steve Jobs will come to this realization before it’s too late. Seattle pastor Mark Driscoll recently pointed out that Steve Jobs is “is a brilliant man whose work has blessed our lives [so] whenever we turn on our Mac, iPhone, iPad, or iPod, it’s a good time to pray for [his] healing and salvation.”
who struggled mightily with their perpetual tendency toward sin (just like we do today)—but who, by the grace of God, recovered from their sin! They’re the “comeback kids” of Scripture—and we can take heart from their experience. Yes, they fell—as have we—but they came back to love and serve God again; to be used of Him another day—as can we! The Bible makes it clear that, apart from Christ, we are (in and of ourselves) evil, wicked people. We’re all capable of even more hideous evil and heinous crimes than our minds can presently conceive— and are so prone to disobedience that we continually fall flat on our faces in sin! But our God is the God of the Second Chance . . . and the third chance . . . and the fourth chance . . . and on and on and on.
Over the course of his phenomenal life and career, Steve Jobs has made a series of incredible comebacks already—but now stands in need of the greatest comeback of all . . . a comeback which only Christ can stage and enable!
He never gives up on us! He is always ready to forgive us and to give us another chance and to help us make a fresh start! It doesn’t matter how young or how old we are. It doesn’t matter where we are in life . . . or what we’ve done!
In the 1936 film, Swing Time, Fred Astaire sang a jaunty little Jerome Kern number entitled, “Pick Yourself Up,” the central refrain of which cheerily calls out the reminder to “pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again!” That could have served as the motto of Steve Jobs up until now—and who knows, Lord willing, may yet once again?!
He delights in making “comeback kids” of us!
It’s really not a bad motto for life! The Bible is full of painfully honest accounts of men and women
Your comeback can begin right now . . . if you’ll just acknowledge your sin before God; tell Him that you’re ready to move on; then let Him help you “pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again!” Editor’s Note: Rev. Christopher Burcham is Senior Pastor of Union Hill Baptist Churchs. Visit unionhillbaptistchurch.org to learn more.
While women weep, as they do now, I’ll fight; while children go hungry, as they do now I’ll fight; while men go to prison, in and out, in and out, as they do now, I’ll fight; while there is a drunkard left, while there is a poor lost girl upon the streets, while there remains one dark soul without the light of God, I’ll fight-I’ll fight to the very end! --William Booth September 2011
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Beat The Dealer - How To Double The Value Of Your Trade By Tracy E. Myers, CMD – The Nation’s Premier Automotive Solutions Provider
You are going to buy a car but you still got the old one you have to get rid of. Many people need to get some cash out of their old car in order to get into a new one. So getting the most for your trade is often a major consideration. Here’s how you can get more for your old car. Clean it up. Give you car a good wash – don’t just run it down to the gas station car wash. Scrub the car, especially around the bottom of the car where dirt and road debris can really make a mess. You may also considering getting a professional detail job. While the price can seem a little high, the deep clean they provide will go far beyond what you can do yourself. Wax it. Most people are surprised at what a good coat of wax can do to a car’s finish. It can take weather beaten paint and give it new life and a nice shine. The way your car looks reflects how well you’ve cared for it over the years. Careful cleaning is the single most important step you can take to ensuring a fair trade-in valuation. Make it smell good. Use some Fabreeze or car deodorizing spray. If you are a smoker this is very important. You don’t want your car to smell like an ash tray at trade-in time. Get an oil change. Old oil shows that maintenance has not been a priority. Wipe down the engine compartment. It’s probably pretty messy in there. Give it a wipe
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down with a damp cloth and pay particular attention to any areas that are especially grimy. Clean the top of the battery and the terminals too. If the battery terminals are corroded you can use a mixture of baking soda and water to clean them. Let the solution sit on the crud and they rinse with water. Decide whether to buy tires. Some dealers prefer matching tires because that’s how they sell vehicles on their lots. If the tires are new, however, you may not want to bother. Fix the windshield. If you have any dings or cracks get these repaired. Many times windshield repairs can be covered by insurance if the problems are bad enough. Once a crack starts to spread, the whole windshield has to be replaced, and a dealer will deduct the repair cost from the trade-in. Consider fixing obvious mechanical and body problems, especially big dents and scratches (door dings are OK). But forget about pricey repairs, or you may spend more than you’ll get back. Be realistic. Most owners are too optimistic about what their cars will fetch in an honest trade-in. To come up with an honest tradein price, dealers consider what they would pay for a car like yours at a wholesale auction and then subtract what it would cost to repair and clean your car.
Dealers don’t go by price guides, such as the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) “blue book,” as rigidly as you may think. We gage this more by what we see happening at the auction. Generally a car dealer will attend the auction at least twice a week. But to get a very rough idea of what to expect for your trade-in, consider some point between the NADA blue book trade-in and loan values as a starting point (remember to subtract the cost of all necessary repairs and detailing). Forget about the retail price. Dealers don’t get that much selling the car to the next buyer. 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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Today, though, an increasing number of grandparents have actually assumed daily responsibility for their grandchildren. According to AARP, 4.5 million children are being raised in households headed by grandparents. For those kids and millions of others, grandparents create special relationships and impart lessons that last a lifetime. As Carter wrote, “Grandparents are our continuing tie to the near-past, to the events and beliefs and experiences that so strongly affect our lives and the world around us.”
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SURVIVAL TIPS from the Carolina Survivalist What kind of dog food storage bin is best if a disaster occurs? With all of the hurricanes and storms we are having it is important to select a proper storage container. When preparing for any emergency, it’s important to take into account the needs of all family members, including both humans and pets. Having a proper dog food storage bin is extremely important so that your dog’s dry food does not get damaged in the event of a disaster. It’s important to find a pet food container that will keep the food fresh while keeping out moisture and staying put in severe weather. Selecting a Dog Food Storage Bin The first thing you should consider when selecting a dog food storage bin is what kind of severe weather you are most likely to encounter in your area. Some parts of the world are more prone to earthquakes, while others are more liable to have tornadoes or hurricanes. The best dog food storage containers will be able to protect against all of these, but in the case of slig ht variations among the different kinds, it’s best to consider exactly what kind of weather you are trying to protect against. Here are the features you should look for when selecting the best dog food storage bin: • Waterproof • Airtight • Durable • Heavy Reading pet food container reviews will help you choose the best dog food storage container by looking for
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Dog Food Storage these features. You will also find it helpful to head down to your local pet store and compare each pet food container just by the feel
of it. Looking for all of these features in your dog food storage bin will ensure that Fido’s food is stored safely in the event of a disaster. Optional Features of a Good Dog Food Storage Bin As you browse the pet food container reviews, you will run across some additional features that might be handy. In addition to the features already mentioned, you might consider these added ones for convenience: • Wheels • One that is collapsible • One that stacks • Handles The benefit of having wheels is obvious, especially if it is a very large, heavy pet food container. Just make sure that it also has handles so that two people can pick it up and move it over wreckage if necessary. Some containers are collapsible, which allows you to store them away when you are not facing an emergency.
Just keep in mind that if you do decide on a collapsible container, chances are you will not be ready if disaster does strike. You have to plan ahead to be ready in an emergency, and the best way to do that is to keep your dog food in a storage container all of the time. Just be sure to keep that container in a place you can easily access if a storm or earthquake were to damage or destroy your home. Other Reminders about your Dog Food Storage Bin In addition to storing food for Fido, it’s also important to remember that he needs water also in the event of a disaster. Make sure that you plan to have enough clean drinking water for everyone in your family, including your pets. Use gallon containers to store your water in a safe place. Plan at least a quart of water for every 10 pounds your dog weighs. Make sure at least a week’s worth of water is available for your pets. INSTANT SURVIVAL TIP
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SENIOR
MUSINGS THE HELP By Nancy M. Hall
When I first learned of the theme of the book “The Help,” I had a feeling that it might cause me to be uncomfortable, even shamed, if I could see my family in it. Recently, I saw the movie and decided to share what I could remember about the help when I was growing up. It has been a long time since I saw a movie that evoked tears, laughter and anger, among other emotions. My family employed black persons (they were called “colored” then, and the women were referred to as “cooks,” not maids. My family had a farm and grew a lot of tobacco and I remember playing with black children at the barns. After consulting older siblings, I cannot be sure just how much our help was involved in caring for babies and kids. Mainly, I remember hired help were paid to cook, clean, wash, and iron. My mother did not enjoy cooking as she had much rather be working in her
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flower and vegetable gardens, preserving foods or making clothes for the children. I distinctly remember hearing the black women singing while they ironed. I came to call it “ironing music.” It was a low, soulful sound with snatches of hymns interspersed. Several years ago, while at a professional conference, I heard some music that reminded me of ironing music. I got up my nerve to inquire of a black colleague if she had heard of the term “ironing music.” She did not have any idea about which I was referring. But then, she may not have known anyone who had ironed in a white person’s home. (Besides, does anyone still iron?) My recollection is that the help would eat the same food, at the same table, but only after the family had eaten. In regard to the bathroom, my brother thought that we all used the same outside “johnnie house,”, but that the help used different “slop jars” in the house. Oh, I bet that is a new term for some of you; perhaps
a more correct term is a chamber pot. My siblings and I do not remember any individuals being fired, or ever hearing a parent scold a cook. If a task was not completed the way mama wanted it, she would instruct them. The feeling was that the family was “good” to the help. Mama gave them good used clothing for their children, food, and usually extra money at Christmas. We took an interest in the cook’s family as well. One of the black men who worked around the house and farm was named Uncle Willis. It is interesting that we children were told to call the older help by “Aunt” or “Uncle.” Anyway, I remember a time when I was allowed to ride on the wagon driven by Uncle Willis. It was loaded with wood that would later be chopped for cooking and the fireplace. I remember I sat on a guano bag filled with straw on top of the logs. It was a treat for me to ride with Uncle Willis. While I could be expected to carry in split wood for the stove, I was not allowed to cut any wood with the axe. However, I did occasionally
slip outside and spit a log. Mama once gave Uncle Willis a white shirt for Christmas. He is alleged to have said to her: “Lawd, Miss Addie, a black man in a white shirt is like a fly in buttermilk.” Uncle Willis also liked “chitlins.” Again, he is alleged to have said he could eat those “chitlins” a mile long. Our home is about a mile from the school. A brother remembers visualizing him eating “chitlins” all the way to the school. We also enjoyed hearing him play the accordion. People seeing the movie who have never experienced having black help in the home will perhaps have a different perspective from those of us who did. The portrayal of how white families treated their black maids did cause pangs of shame and anger. I just hope that the cooks and farm hands we employed did not feel they were mistreated by my parents. I would like to hear your reactions to the book/movie. I am nancappy@msn.com
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“BARK IN THE PARK”
TANGLEWOOD PARK - October 1, 2011
You are invited to join the Humane Societies of Forsyth and Davie Counties at beautiful Tanglewood Park on Saturday, October 1 from 11 AM to 4 PM for the “Bark in the Park.” This will be a fun day for both dogs and their owners, and it designed to promote awareness of the new Dog Park at Tanglewood. You can participate in the Humane Society of Davie County’s “Doggie Jog” and the “Blessing of the Animals” for a $15 donation. Talk with local vets, get training tips from professional trainers, and have your pet bathed and treated at the mobile doggie spa. There will be agility demonstrations, contests, and lots of prizes for you and your dog. Local adoption and rescue agencies will also be on hand if you are looking to add another member to your family. The Dog Park at Tanglewood is a great way to socialize, and to get your kids outdoors and away from TV and video games. Attending and sponsoring this event are Classics Grill, Carvel Ice Cream, Barkley Manor, Anne Grant Photography, Carolina Poodle Rescue, Humane Solutions (rescue), AARF (rescue and adoption), Robin Brock (nail trimming), Lisa Busko (alternative therapy), Advanced K9’s (Theilboll and agility show), Petsmart (obedience training). Events include Humane Society of Davie Doggie Jog and Animal Blessing from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and contests, demonstrations, booths, exhibits, services explanation and viewing of plans for new Dog Park at Tanglewood from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Why a Dog Park at Tanglewood a Good Idea? 1. It is great for dogs – to exercise and socialize with other dogs 2. It is great for families – 100% free entertainment for the whole family 3. It gets people outdoors – instead of sitting in front of the television or playing video games 4. It will bring more people to Tanglewood Park, who may then explore the many other great features of the park Editor’s Note: The Dog Park at Tanglewood committee is made up of local community volunteers with a common mission…have a Dog Park built at beautiful Tanglewood Park in Clemmons. The land has been allocated, and the committee is raising funds to build the park. Once built, it will be maintained by Tanglewood Park and provide fun for the entire family for many years to come. For more information, check out www.dogparkattanglewood.org and www.facebook. com/dogparkattanglewood Photo: Some of the members of the Dog Park at Tanglewood Committee and their dogs. (Photo by Anne Grant Photography)
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