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VILLAGERFR E EADVANCE • BERMUDA RUN • CLEMMONS • LEWISVILLE • MOCKSVILLE • W-S • YADKIN May 2012

There never was a woman like her. She was gentle as a dove and brave as a lioness.

The memory of my mother and her

teachings were, after all, the only

capital I had to start life with, and on

that capital I have made my way.

-Andrew Jackson

Voice Five Generations

Celebrate

Mother’s Day!

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Feature Articles... 4 Remembering Mom 6 Gardening for Wildlife 16 Be Kind to Animals Week28 Senior Musings on Remembering Mama30 How to get Rid of Deer in the Garden

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As we celebrate Mother’s Day, I think about my late Mom’s great and sometimes bizarre sense-of-humor. She always enjoyed the late American humorist Erma Bombeck for her light-hearted look at motherhood…and perhaps saw some similarities in her four children!

All of us have moments in out lives that test our courage. Taking children into a house with a white carpet is one of them.

Do you know what you call those who use towels and never wash them, eat meals and never do the dishes, sit in rooms they never clean, and are entertained till they drop? If you have just answered, “A house guest,” you’re wrong because I have just described my kids.

I take a very practical view of raising children. I put a sign in each of their rooms: “Checkout Time is 18 years.”

Mother’s Day is a great time to show your love and appreciation for your Mom. Send her flowers, write her a card, call her, or better yet, go see her.

In Every Issue...10 Carolina Survivalist12 Community13 Going Green23 Restaurant Directory 26 What’s Happening?

On the cover is 96-year-old Stella Mae Smith with her daughter Martha Koontz, granddaughter Donna Davis, great-granddaughter Kristina Williams, and great-great granddaughter Brooke Williams.

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Remembering Mom with a Garden of Flowersby Shane Harris

When it comes to flowers, I like perennials — those “sure bet” ones that will come back year after year. In my garden, I have some of the trendy kinds, such as black-eyed susans, purple coneflowers, salvias and daylilies.

But my heart has always been drawn to those flow-ers that are often overlooked or are just not used as much anymore — like those once found in mom and grandma’s gardens.

As a child, I spent a lot of time at both my grandpar-ents’ houses, especially in the summer. Most of that time there, I was playing outdoors. Chasing butterflies and collecting insects in quart jars was one of my favorite hobbies. (Even today, I am still curious about bugs.)

I soon learned that the best way to catch bugs was to position myself near flowers, especially around Maw Maw Kistler’s row of pink thrift or creeping phlox.

That childhood experience is why I added samples of Maw Maw’s thrift to my personal garden. Maw Maw Kistler’s memory and garden lives on, plus it gives me and my young sons, Blake and Clay, the chance to watch and chase bees and butterflies.

Other flowers that I have added to my garden over the years are bearded irises and daffodils. People seem to have forgotten about irises and daffodils; you just don’t see them in new landscapes, only in older gardens where someone’s grandma lives.

I like them, and associate them with mom’s flower garden. My mom, who is still living, has been growing bearded irises and daffodils as long as I can remem-ber. She has irises and daffodils planted everywhere, and would always have bouquets of them in the house throughout the spring and summer.

I began my collection from my mom’s flowers. She not only passed along plants, but memories as well. Many gifts to my mom over the year have been flowers, such as a new iris variety.

One day, my two sons will look back and likely associ-ate gardenias and blue big-leaf hydrangeas with their mom — my wife, Susan. That is what she likes, so that is what I have planted.

Even if my sons do not know it now, memories of their grandma and their great-grandmothers are there, too, planted and living on in our backyard.

Happy Mother’s Day.

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Remembering Mother in the Digital Ageby June Chau

When we moved to Canada in 1976, mom walked onto the plane with her blue vinyl-covered recipe book, her beloved cast-iron wok, and a large packet of Mrs. Brody’s curry.

These three carry-on items would sustain my bond to Malaysia in future years. Food was our cultural suste-nance, our tie to the homeland.

Anyone who visited us from Malaysia was required to bring a package of Mrs. Brody’s blend. Mom would cal-culate how many dishes we could get from each packet, saving the curry for special occasions. It’s a muddy yellow mélange of turmeric, cumin, ginger and Mrs. Brody’s mystery spices.

In our new country, mom would occasionally whip up Malaysian specialties such as the noodle-soup laksa, pan-dan chiffon cake, delicate and crispy kueh pie-tee shells filled with a bamboo/crab fusion, and the roll-up poppia. She would always refer to her recipe book, brimming with cut-outs from magazines, typewritten recipes from friends, hand-written instructions, and spots of grease or sauces dotting the pages. The book had personality.

In my teens, I began to view Malaysian food dismis-sively. Sometimes I would secretly curse the pungent smells emanating from our house, saturating our clothes with exotic odors.

“Oh please, don’t cook that! We’ll smell for days,” my two sisters and I would plead with my mother when-ever she decided to stir-fry vegetables with belachan - a savory-salty shrimp paste with a smell that assaults the senses when fried up.

Its odor is reminiscent of stinky socks, but does it ever make veggies taste yummy.

Throughout my twenties, going to university and moving to different cities around Canada, mom would send me care packages full of hot pork jerky, gourmet Sumatran coffee or her highly cherished pineapple tarts. One bite and I was home.

Now that I’m in my thirties, my yearning for Malaysian food has grown into lust.

“Your eyes, always bigger than your belly,” my mom often cautions me when I’m visiting her and filling my giant Chinese bowl with an ample helping of laksa - a layered noodle soup with bean sprouts, vermicelli, shrimp, shredded chicken and slivers of egg omelette drenched in the aromatic laksa broth. I am ingesting my culture.

A couple of years ago, as I was visiting my parents for Christmas, mom took out a package of curry paste from a box. I couldn’t believe it! What happened to Mrs. Brody’s curry? I asked.

“Mrs. Brody died. None of her kids bothered to learn her recipes, so her special curry mix died with her. Don’t worry, I found this great packet of Malay curry in Chinatown.”

It did taste good and since then I have forgotten the taste of Mrs. Brody’s curry. What a shame. It made me won-der whether mom’s recipes could be replaced so easily - that a package would suddenly appear labelled “Mrs. Chua’s Delicious Laksa Blend.”

Then what? I would never know about the spices, the work involved and the labour of love, just like Mrs. Brody’s kids.

I could at least preserve my mother’s cooking, so I started to film her last year while she made Malaysian recipes. It’s not the recipe, really. It’s watching her make it, the expression on her face, her small hands as she shreds the chicken, and her smile as she watches us devour her hard work.

I have heard the American-Asian writer Amy Tan say something to the effect that Chinese mothers do not ex-press their love in words; instead they show it in gener-ous helpings of the food they make.

I will be filming my mother until she is unable to cook for herself. It’s my version of her blue vinyl-covered recipe book, with its torn pages and gravy stains. It is through the act of making food that my mother reveals her love. I want to capture it, bottle it, preserve it.

Editor’s Note:: June Chua is a journalist and documentary filmmaker with a consuming curiosity about the world and a deep desire to explore personal stories. She worked for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation as a reporter, producer and writer and is now working as a freelance writer/editor and director.

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May is National Bike Month, a time of year when North Carolinians and people across the country recognize this unique form of transportation and its many benefits. It’s also a time to highlight and remember the importance of bicycle safety and sharing the road.

Key events that are part of Bike Month include Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 9, the Ride of Silence on Wednesday, May 16, Bike to Work Week May 14-18 and Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 18.

Ride of SilenceDATE: May 16, 2012 TIME: 7:00 pm

Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/20 kph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.

WHY DOES THIS ORGANIZATION EXIST?To HONOR those who have been injured or killedTo RAISE AWARENESS that we are hereTo ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD

THE RIDE OF SILENCE WILL NOT BE QUIETOn May 16, 2012 at 7:00 PM, the Ride of Silence will

begin in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn’t aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.

In 2003, Chris Phelan organized the first Ride of Silence in Dallas after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was hit by the mirror of a passing bus and was killed.

The Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph, wear helmets, follow the rules of the road and remain silent during the ride. There are no sponsors and no registration fees. The ride, which is held during National Bike Month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. The ride is also a chance to show respect for and honor the lives of those who have been killed or injured.

Whatever your reason is for bicycling – to commute to work or school; to stay healthy and active; to get outdoors and explore or to save money and help the environment – National Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate this means of transportation and a reminder of the importance of safety for cyclists and motorists alike.

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Rules of the RoadThe six Rules of the Road will prepare you for a safe and fun bike commute this Bike Month. For more educational resources, visit our Ride Better page or sign up for a Smart Cycling class.

1. Follow the law.Your safety and the image of bicyclists depend on you. You have the same rights and duties as drivers. Obey traffic signals and stop signs. Ride with traffic; use the rightmost lane headed in the direction you are going.

2. Be predictable.Make your intentions clear to motorists and other road users. Ride in a straight line and don’t swerve between parked cars. Signal turns, and check behind you well before turning or changing lanes.

3. Be conspicuous.Ride where drivers can see you; wear bright clothing. Use a front white light and red rear light and reflectors at night or when visibil-ity is poor. Make eye contact with drivers. Don’t ride on sidewalks.

4. Think ahead.Anticipate what drivers, pedestrians, and other bicyclists will do next. Watch for turning vehicles and ride outside the door zone of parked cars. Look out for debris, potholes, and utility covers. Cross railroad tracks at right angles.

5. Ride Ready.Check your tires have sufficient air, brakes are working, chain runs smoothly, and quick release wheel levers are closed. Carry repair and emergency supplies appropriate for your ride. Wear a helmet.

6. Keep your cool.Road rage benefits no-one and always makes a bad situation worse.

Here is a List Winston-Salem Bike Week Events this Year.

These events are open to the public, so all are welcome:

Monday, May 14:• 7:00 - 9:00 AM--Robinhood Road Family YMCA, 3474 Robinhood Road, Winston-Salem, will have an

information table for participants.Tuesday, May 15:

•7 :00 - 9:00 AM--Kernersville Family YMCA, 1113 West Mountain Street, Kernersville, will have an

information table for participants.• 10:00 AM -1:00 PM--Bike to Market Day at

Cobblestone Farmers Market, 3rd Street and Patterson Avenue, Winston-Salem. Winston-Salem Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator Matthew Burczyk will have

maps and information. Mock Orange Bikes will display and talk about gear for commuter biking.

Wednesday, May 16:• 7:00 - 9:00 AM--William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA, 775 West End Boulevard in downtown Winston-Salem,

will have an information table for participants.• 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM--Wake Forest Baptist Health Bike to Work Day is part of the Employee Health & Wellness Day and encouraging bicycle transportation. The event

is open to the public as well.• 7:00 PM–-Ride of Silence, Mock Orange Bikes. 492

West End Blvd. Winston-Salem. Zach Lail of Mock Orange Bikes will lead a Ride of Silence to honor

cyclists who were injured or killed while riding their bikes.

Thursday, May 17:• 7:00 - 9:00 AM--Winston Lake Family YMCA, 901 Waterworks Road Winston-Salem, will have an infor-

mation table for participants.Friday, May 18:

• 7:00 - 9:00 AM --The Bike to Work Celebration will offer water and snacks to cyclists in front of the Forsyth County Government Center at 201 N. Chestnut Street.

• 7:00 - 9:00 AM--Jerry Long Family YMCA, 1150 South Peace Haven Road, Clemmons, will have an

information table for participants.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 20, 3:00-6:00 PM for the first Cycling Sunday

of the year. Registration and parking will be at the Novant Gateway Family Practice at

390 W. Salem Ave.

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More people are sharing photos and videos online with friends and fam-ily, as well as those they’ve never met. Consider this: One hour of video is uploaded to YouTube every second. Pinterest, which lets people collect and share digital images, has grown to about 12 million users since launching in 2010.

The growth of these and other websites makes it easier for videos and images to be shared and reshared online - or at least end up in places beyond where they were originally posted.

“With the advances in smartphones, digital cam-eras and social websites, more people are becoming in-terested in pho-tography and videography, and they’re able to share their work broadly and quickly with others,” says Bill Robbins, an award-winning ad-vertising photographer, commercial film director and current program chair of professional photography at

Brooks Institute, a leading provider of higher education for film, graph-ic design, and photography. “But no matter if you’re a professional, amateur or simply enjoy taking and sharing pictures or videos, it’s im-portant to consider how and when to protect your work. It’s something that we teach our aspiring profes-sionals and something that others

may benefit from learning.”

Take well-known “mommy blog-ger” Danielle Smith for example: Smith, her family and her blog,

ExtraordinaryMommy.com, made international headlines when a family photo - one used for their Christmas card - was taken from one of her sites and used in an advertise-ment in the Czech Republic.

Whether you are an aspiring profes-sional photographer, videographer or just someone who wants to share

your unique content with others while still getting credit for it, here are five things Robbins sug-gests you consider before sharing your work online:

* Know what you’re getting into. Read the Terms and Conditions on photo- and video-sharing sites like Flickr, SmugMug, Picasa and Photo-bucket to make sure you fully understand and agree to the terms. Notice if the site has a designated copyright agent, dis-plays a take-down procedure and has a clear copyright policy.

* Obtain a Creative Commons license and share your original content

on sites that honor those licenses, like Flickr, Pinterest and YouTube. Creative Commons licenses - www.creativecommons.org - help creators

FIVE THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE SHARING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS ONLINE

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retain copyright while allowing others to copy, distribute, and make certain uses of their work. Every Creative Commons license also ensures licensors get the credit for their work they deserve.

* Keywording is key. “Keyword-ing a photo is almost as important as the photo itself to drive people to your image online,” says Robbins. “Think of keywording as drilling for oil. You start with the obvious word and then keep drilling down until there is nowhere else to drill.” For

example, if your image features a sumo wrestler, start by tagging your photos with words you think people will use to search for your particular image, like “sumo,” then use words that are more conceptual to the im-age, like “big,” “strong,” “powerful” and “wide body.”

* Consider your audience before you share. Are they trustworthy? Will they give credit where credit is due? Use programs that allow you to have control over your audience, and

that let you select your own pri-vacy settings to ensure you have full control over how and with whom your content is shared.

* Make it your own. Consider developing your own website or blog to post your original content so that it’s always tied back to your personal brand. Include a copyright disclaimer on your site. Then spread links back to your site through your social channels.

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We are all inventors, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery, guided each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is all gates, all opportunities.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible.

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1.) Insulate, particularly the com-bustion chamber, with low mass, heat resistant materials in order to keep the fire as hot as possible and not to heat the higher mass of the stove body.

2.) Within the stove body, above the combustion chamber, use an insulated, upright chimney of a height that is about two or three times the diameter before extract-ing heat to any surface (griddle, pots, etc.).

3.) Heat only the fuel that is burn-ing (and not too much). Burn the tips of sticks as they enter the combustion chamber, for example. The object is NOT to produce more gasses or charcoal than can be cleanly burned at the power level desired.

4.) Maintain a good air veloc-ity through the fuel. The primary Rocket stove principle and feature is using a hot, insulated, vertical chimney within the stove body that increases draft.

5.) Do not allow too much or too little air to enter the combus-tion chamber. We strive to have stoichiometric (chemically ideal) combustion: in practice there should be the minimum excess of air supporting clean burning.

6.) The cross sectional area (per-pendicular to the flow) of the combustion chamber should be sized within the range of power level of the stove. Experience has shown that roughly twenty-five square inches will suffice for home use (four inches in diameter or five inches square).

7.) Elevate the fuel and distribute airflow around the fuel surfaces. When burning sticks of wood, it is best to have several sticks close together, not touching, leaving air spaces between them. Particle fuels should be arranged on a grate.

8.) Arrange the fuel so that air largely flows through the glow-ing coals. Too much air passing above the coals cools the flames and condenses oil vapors.

9.) Throughout the stove, any place where hot gases flow, insu-late from the higher mass of the stove body, only exposing pots, etc. to direct heat.

10.) Transfer the heat efficiently by making the gaps as narrow as possible between the insula-tion covering the stove body and surfaces to be heated but do this without choking the fire. Estimate the size of the gap by keeping the cross sectional area of the flow of hot flue gases con-stant. EXCEPTION: When using a external chimney or fan the gaps can be substantially reduced as long as adequate space has been left at the top of the inter-nal short chimney for the gasses to turn smoothly and distribute evenly. This is tapering of the manifold. In a common domestic griddle stove with external chim-

ney, the gap under the griddle can be reduced to about one half inch for optimum heat transfer.

source: Dr. Larry Winiarski

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Memorial Day used to be a solemn day of mourning, a sacred day of remembrance to honor those who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. Businesses closed for the day. Towns held parades honoring the fallen, the parade routes often times ending at a local cemetery, where Memorial Day speeches were given and prayers offered up. People took the time that day to clean and decorate with flowers and flags the graves of those the fell in service to their country.

“Let no vandalism of avarice or neglect, no ravages of time testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic.” -- General Logan - May 5, 1868

We need to remember with sincere respect those who paid the price for our freedoms; we need to keep in sacred remembrance those who died serving their country. We need to never let them be forgotten. However, over the years the original meaning and spirit of Memorial Day has faded from the public consciousness.

“If it is considered a holiday, why is it so? I consider it to be a national day of mourning. This is how we observe this day in our home. Because of what that day represents the rest of the days of the year are our holidays.” -- F L Lloyd West Chester, Pa USA - February 26, 2000

On Memorial Day we need to stop and pay with sincere conviction our respects for those who died protecting and preserving the freedoms we enjoy, for we owe those honored dead more than we can ever repay.

People of other nations sometimes show more of the true spirit of Memorial Day more than we do here. For example, a 2001 U.S. Memorial Day Guestbook entry from a citizen of the Netherlands states:“In 1999 I laid flowers at the grave of a young U.S. fighter pilot who was KIA in my village in 1945. In the Netherlands I know of schools ‘adopting’ graves of Allied servicemen, keeping those graves in excellent condition! Does anybody know of adopting graves in the U.S. by schools?Sincerely, Paul Patist - Castricum, The Netherlands

How many graves of our fallen do we in America leave dishonored by leaving their resting places forgotten and neglected? Unfortunately, when Congress made Memorial day into a mandatory three-day weekend in with the National Holiday Act of 1971, it made it all the easier for us to be distracted from the spirit and meaning of the day.

The Moment of Remembrance started in 2001 is a step in the right direction to returning the meaning back to the day. What is needed is a full return to the original day of observance. Set aside one day out of the year for the nation to get together to remember and reflect, to maintain and decorate the graves of the fallen, and as Gen Logan stated in his famous General Order #11: “renew our pledges to aid and assist those whom they have left among us a sacred charge upon a nation’s gratitude, the soldier’s and sailor’s widow and orphan.”

Senator Inouye [HI] introduced a bill to the Senate which called for the restoration of the traditional day of observance of Memorial Day back to May 30th. As eloquently stated by Mr. Inouye in his introductory remarks to the bill he introduced in 1999:

“Mr. President, in our effort to accommodate many Americans by making the last Monday in May, Memorial Day, we have lost sight of the significance of this day to our nation. Instead of using Memorial Day as a time to honor and reflect on the sacrifices made by Americans in combat, many Americans use the day as a celebration of the beginning of summer. My bill would restore Memorial Day to May 30 and authorize our flag to fly at half mast on that day. In addition, this legislation would authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating Memorial Day and Veterans Day as days for prayer and ceremonies honoring American veterans. This legislation would help restore the recognition our veterans deserve for the sacrifices they have made on behalf of our nation.”

To keep the number of three day Federal Holidays the same, Armed Forces day, the third weekend of every May, could easily become a three-day holiday. On that holiday we can celebrate our freedoms won and maintained by our Armed Forces - a three-day holiday to focus on our active duty men and women in uniform and to expressively show them our love and support.

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Charlotte Broadcast Veteran Harold Johnson to serve as Grand Marshal

For the 2nd year, WSIC Radio will hold its Community Picnic at the WSIC Radio Complex in Statesville, North Carolina. The picnic is a way for the communi-ty to come together while enjoy-ing food, music, and the com-pany of neighbors from around the area. Nashville recording artist Rockie Lynne will headline the music at this year’s event. Admission is free, and all food sales will benefit non-profit groups. The picnic will also fea-ture a number of children’s activ-ities including large inflatables. A number of vendors will also be on hand. Last year’s event had more than 3,000 people in attendance, and this year looks to be even bigger. The 2nd Annual WSIC Community Picnic will also be a truly “social” event- making use of social media to inform and engage the commu-nity before, during, and after the event.

Veteran Charlotte broadcaster Harold Johnson, best known for his time on WSOC-TV, will be Grand Marshall of this year’s event. Harold has also recently joined the WSIC morning show team, which delivers local entertainment, news, sports, and other information to the area every weekday morning between 6 & 9 AM.

About Rockie Lynne

Rockie Lynne has appeared nation-ally on “Good Morning America,” CMT, GAC, The Grand Ole Opry “Live” and Fox News. His debut single, “Lipstick,” spent an impres-sive 10 consecutive weeks in the #1 slot on Billboard’s Country Singles Sales chart.

Lynne first made a name for him-self when he released his criti-cally acclaimed self-titled debut CD on Universal Records. He was named a “breakout artist” by ABC-TV’s “Good Morning America.” Billboard Magazine named him their artist “Most Likely To Succeed” and he has made count-less media appearances, including

performances on GMA’s Summer Concert Series and 14 appearances on the Grand Ole Opry.

With a life long interest in music, this native of Statesville, N.C., has been singing and writing songs since the age of 14. After high school, he joined the Army, where he served for three years in the 82nd Airborne at Ft. Bragg.

About WSIC:

WSIC (1400 AM) is a local news-talk station located in Statesville, North Carolina covering the northern Charlotte market. The station, owned by Iredell Broadcasting, is the region’s source for nationally syndicated pro-grams including Rush Limbaugh, and Sean Hannity. WSIC also broadcasts six hours of locally produced radio every weekday, and other local pro-gramming on the weekend. WSIC is also a source for local news and local sports (including live broadcasts of high school athletics). WSIC is truly dedicated to the meaning of its call let-ters- We Serve Iredell County. WSIC can be found on-line at http://www.WSICweb.com.

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GOING GREENSpring Clean the Natural Way

Pull Weeds. Don’t Pollute

Lawn and garden chemicals are an important source of “nonpoint” pol-lution that affects water resources, including local streams and rivers, and drinking water.

Lawn and garden pesticides used today can linger for years indoors after being tracked into the house.You can learn a lot from weeds in your lawn, or even use them, if you understand what conditions lead to their proliferation.

As spring gives way to summer, so the excitement of planting a new garden and tidying the yard gives way to the drudgery of mainte-nance. Put more simply: Weed sea-son is upon us.

Many homeowners resort to the use of lawn and garden pesticides to attack weeds, but there are better ways. Insect and weed killers can kill beneficial plants and insects, harm overall soil health and run off into nearby streams, or seep into groundwater supplies. Once used, pesticides can linger for years. Pesticides are typically made from petroleum-based chemicals.

When it comes to weeding, there’s nothing as effective, nor time consuming, as getting your hands and knees dirty pulling weeds. By removing weeds, roots and all, they are less likely to return. One simple way to make the task easier is to tackle the project after a rainstorm: Roots are far easier to pull from

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.

wet ground. Over-seeding with grass or other desired plants helps prevent weeds from colonizing. Pouring boil-ing water, spraying vinegar and cov-ering weed-filled areas with newspa-per are other homemade weed killers that work.

Weed Killers That Work1. Salt ThemI stock up on discounted rock salt at the end of the snowy season and sprinkle it on my gravel garden paths to keep weeds from coming up in the spring (pool salt or regular table salt works as well, but it’s more expen-sive). Salt also makes a good weed barrier along lawn edgings and other places you can’t reach with a lawn mower, but apply it carefully, since it will erode concrete surfaces and can leave the ground barren for a pro-tracted period of time.

2. Divide and Conquer Them:Never underestimate the value of installing physical barriers like lawn edgings and retaining walls to keep unwanted weeds from invading your

lawn or flower beds. Acting just like a fire-break, physical barri-ers are a long lasting solution for keeping weeds at bay. I make a simple – and cheap – lawn edging out of scraps of pressure treated decking lumbers, cutting it into 8-inch “pikes” and hammering them into the ground next to each other to form a continuous edging.

3. Out Number Them:Gardening is all about a compe-tition for resources, where the strongest not only survive but thrive. By choosing ground covers, flowers, and garden crops that will naturally out-compete weeds for sunlight, water, and soil nutrients, you can dramatically reduce the number of weeds you’ll need to contend with. The same principle applies to controlling weeds in a lawn: by maintaining a thick, health lawn, the fewer weed-invaders you’ll have.

4. Torch Them:You don’t need actually set weeds on fire to kill them; quickly run-ning a flame over them will usual-ly cause them to wilt and die with-in days. You can buy a propane powered flame-thrower type weed scorcher at garden supply stores designed specifically for this pur-pose, or just use a handheld blow torch, depending on the volume of weeds you’re dealing with. Be careful though not to torch poison ivy, since coming in contact with its smoke can trigger an allergic reaction just like touching it.

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Customer Service and Satisfaction is Primary Focus of New Business in ClemmonsThe new Express Oil Change and Service Center is now open in Clemmons and ready to handle ALL your automotive needs. The facility is locally owned and operated by Gary and Rebecca Howorka who moved to the Winston Salem area four and half

years ago. The husband and wife team selected Clemmons for their second location based on numerous requests of current customers from their Stanleyville location.

Rebecca explains, “A sizable percentage of customers from Hanes Brands, Cook Medical, RockTenn, Ameritech, Blue Rhino, and other companies near our Stanleyville location kept asking us when we were going to open one of these in Clemmons. They constantly told us how much Clemmons needs an automotive facility that really understands “Customer Service.” The strong and focused attention to customer service is the primary reason Gary and Rebecca selected an Express Oil and Service Center

franchise. The second reason was the very effective operational model. What makes Express Oil and Service Centers so effective is the combination of a full service mechanical facility with the benefits of an Express approach to your preventative maintenance needs.

One side of the immaculately clean facility houses four oil change bays where customers REMAIN in your vehicle while the technicians perform their signature 10-minute oil change. Fleet vehicles, parents with kids, and people that are always on the go love this concept. Rebecca explains, “Our Stanleyville customer’s learned over time that they can come in on their way to other appointments and be out in just a few minutes.”

The other side of the facility provides four full-service mechanical bays with “state of the art” equipment. Our

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mechanical department is staffed by very experienced technicians and offers a full range of services including but not limited to: tires, alignments, brakes, air conditioning, steering/suspension, electrical, diagnostics, engine/drive train replacements, and more. In addition, EXPRESS only uses premium parts to ensure the satisfaction of their customers.

Rebecca, Gary, and the staff are fully committed to satisfaction of their customers. They are dedicated to providing quality work, friendliness, and integrity in everything that they do. To them, quality work, friendliness, and integrity means: • You are greeted on the lot by a friendly face.• You are not pressured to buy any service or parts. • They don’t waste your time. The oil change service is quick and convenient, and you wait in your vehicle.• They don’t deeply discount oil change prices only to add-on fees or cross-sell additional services. • They don’t recommend any service that is not immediately needed. • No appointments are required.

One of the unique things Gary and Rebecca offer is every Tuesday is Ladies Day. Ladies receive $5.00 off and a beautiful rose. In addition, Gary and Rebecca are animal lovers so you can expect something special for your four-legged family members!

Editor’s Note: You can meet Gary and Rebecca Howorka at the new Express Oil Change and Service Center in Clemmons (336-377-2690) or at the Stanleyville location (336-283-9552).

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Join the event that’s been celebrated every year since 1915 -- American Humane’s Be Kind to Animals Week. In this annual tradition, we commemorate the role animals play in our lives, promote ways to con-tinue to treat them humanely, and encourage others, especially children, to do the same.

Be Kind to Animals Week is celebrated with shelter information and resources, special American Humane merchandise, and the annual Be Kind to Animals™ Kid Contest that recognizes children who go above and beyond to create a better world for animals.

And while Be Kind to Animals Week is celebrated only once a year, there are ways people can be kind to animals every day. Here’s how:

Speak out for animalsGet informed about policies and legislation that can impact the animals in your community and throughout the country. Also, register to receive Action Alerts

from American Humane -- you’ll be able to speak out for animals with just the click of a mouse. Advocacy for animals can make a huge difference in their safety and well-being.

Report animal abuseAnimal cruelty and abuse is not only tragic for animals, but also an indicator that other forms of abuse such as domestic violence could be happening. If you see some-thing that looks suspicious -- a dog chained in your neighbor’s yard that looks underfed, a child putting a cat in a box and kicking it around the yard -- don’t hesitate. Let someone know.

Appreciate wildlifeAll animals deserve to be treated humanely -- family pets and animals in the wild. Create an inviting space in your yard and garden for butterflies, hummingbirds and other creatures. If wildlife comes too close to home, look for ways to coexist with animals or to protect your property humanely.

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Adopt a pet from a shelter or rescueEvery year, an estimated 3.7 million animals must be euthanized at our nation’s shelters because they could not be adopted into loving homes. Help animals find a second chance at happi-ness by adopting your next pet from your local shelter or rescue group. American Humane has tips to find the animal companion that’s right for you and develop a bond that will last a lifetime.

Take care of your petPets are like children who never grow up. They need you to help keep them healthy and safe through-out their lives. Keep your animal’s vaccinations up-to-date. Make sure he’s wearing proper identification. Take your pet to the veterinar-ian regularly. Know what it takes to be a responsible pet owner.

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A child’s awe while watching a seed germinate and grow into a healthy plant with beautiful flowers or a delicious vegetable is something very special. Their sense of accomplishment expands when the flowers they grew are arranged in a beautiful bouquet or their vegetables are shared in a family dinner.

With an indoor container garden, children can watch the tiny seeds they tenderly planted germinate and grow into much larger plants. Make the experience educational by encouraging your children to journal how much water is needed to keep the plants healthy, how fast the plants grow and even when new leaves or flower buds appear. They will be surprised by the growth process happening every day.

Spring is the perfect time to get involved in growing - no need to wait until summer to start planting. The Miracle-Gro Kids Windowsill Greenhouse kit, available in Flower and Vegetable Garden varieties, includes everything for children to start planting immediately. The kit provides an optimal environment for indoor seed starting, and the greenhouse environment helps the seedlings grow strong until ready to transplant.

Once seedlings are large enough for transplanting, children can use these simple tips to find their green thumbs and keep their gardens growing strong:

* Containers - All sizes and shapes of containers can become new homes for seedlings once they’re too large for the greenhouse. Whether placed in a sunny area indoors or out, any clean container with drainage at the bottom will work. Consider using colorful buckets, painted clay pots, old chipped porcelain or ceramics from the kitchen - even an old tool box can add a bit of creativity to the garden. Go vertical with pocket gardens and hanging baskets.

* Soil - Quality soil is a must to help plants grow big and strong. Fill containers with Miracle-Gro Potting Mix, and gently pat down so soil is loose, allowing roots to grow and spread easily. Be sure to keep soil moist by

watering frequently. Smaller containers dry out easily and may need to be watered more.

* Light - Container and windowsill gardens tend to grow better with southern exposure, where the light is the strongest. Remind children to rotate the pots to encourage plants to grow straight, rather than bending toward the light coming in the window. Think about placing container gardens on window ledges, front stoops, balconies or back patios - any warm, sunny area where children can watch them grow.

* Labels - Put craft time to good use in making labels for each container. Provide children with photos of the plant for them to draw on the labels or tags to stick into the soil for easy identification. Children might even want to name their plants or containers. Let the creativity run free.

If the containers are growing flowers, once blossoming, harvest the blooms and encourage your child create a beautiful arrangement to decorate your home for admiring friends. Teach your child how to press or dry the blooms and create cherished art. Photography is another great way to preserve the memories. Photos make great keepsakes and, tucked into a journal, serve as excellent reminders of what your child planted and can grow in his garden again next year.

If your children planted vegetables, help them find a fun recipe or two that incorporate their produce. Get kids involved in making dinner by cleaning the vegetables for chopping, and stirring into the stew, sauce or salsa. When the dinner bell rings, your child will be proud to serve the meal they grew - right there in your home. Visit www.miraclegro.com/kids for delicious kid-friendly recipes.

Promote life learning and a green thumb for your children and watch their knowledge and pride grow alongside the flowers and vegetables that are started from seed. It will be an exciting project that can last for weeks and months on end.

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This Mother’s Day, Think of Lifetime Financial Moves to Help Kids

If you’re a mother, you’ll probably get some nice cards and flowers on Mother’s Day. But of course, your greatest gifts are your children themselves. And since you want to see them happy and financially secure, perhaps you can use this Mother’s Day as an opportu-nity to consider ways to help your children at various stages of their lives. So, let’s take a look at steps you can take:

When Your Children Are YoungTeach them to be savers — Encourage young children to put away part of their allowance, or any money they receive for household jobs, in a savings account. Offer to match their contributions dollar for dollar. Help them become investors — Consider giving your children a few shares of stock in companies with which they are familiar. By following the movements of their stocks with them, you can explain how the markets work and how increasing share ownership is one key to helping build wealth. Contribute to a college savings plan — One of the best things you can do to boost your children’s chances of success in life is to help them go to college. You’ve got several good college-savings vehicles available, such as a 529 plans, Coverdell Education Savings Ac-counts and custodial accounts. Your financial advisor can help you choose the vehicle that suits your needs and objectives.

When Your Children Enter the Working WorldEncourage IRA contributions — An Individual Re-tirement Account (IRA) is a great retirement savings vehicle. As long as your children have earned income,

they can contribute to an IRA, so you may want to help them “max out” on their contributions each year. While you can’t directly contribute to a child’s IRA, you can write a check to your child and encourage him or her to use it for funding an IRA. Make long-term care arrangements — If you needed long-term care, such as an extended nursing home stay, and you had inadequate financial preparations, the burden could fall on your children. Now is the time to consult with your financial advisor to begin preparing for possible long-term care costs.

When Your Children Reach Middle AgeCommunicate your financial situation and estate plans — Don’t leave adult children in the dark as to your financial information. Share everything you can about how much you own, where you keep your assets and how you plan to eventually distribute them. By clearly com-municating your situation and wishes now, you can avoid major problems later. Create a durable power of attorney — By creating a du-rable power of attorney, you can appoint another person, such as an adult child, to conduct your business and finan-cial affairs if you become physically or mentally incapaci-tated. Such a move can help reduce stress your children may be feeling, while allowing them to make moves that can help preserve your finances. Mother’s Day commemorates the special bond that moth-ers have with their children. By following the above sug-gestions, you can help strengthen that bond throughout your lifetime.

Article provided by Campbell Thompson, your local Edward Jones Financial Professional.

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ClemmonsApplebee’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

Lewisville

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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

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 -

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Kimono Japanese - 774-9777

Kotta Japanese - 768-2333

Mario’s Pizza - 768-0057 (Hanes Mall Blvd)

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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

Century Kitchen - 336-699-4455

The German Restaurant - 336-463-3330

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And it came to me, and I knew what I had to have before my soul would rest. I wanted to belong - to belong to my mother. And in return - I wanted my mother to belong to me.-Gloria Vanderbilt

I shall never forget my mother, for it was she who planted and nurtured the first seeds of good within me. She opened my heart to the lasting impres-sions of nature; she awakened my understanding and extended my horizon and her percepts exerted an everlasting influence upon the course of my life.-Immanuel Kant

My mother was the making of me. She was so true and so sure of me, I felt that I had someone to live for - someone I must not disappoint. The memory of my mother will always be a blessing to me.-Thomas A Edison

When I stopped seeing my mother with the eyes of a child, I saw the woman who helped me give birth to myself.-Nancy Friday

Fifty-four years of love and tenderness and cross-ness and devotion and unswerving loyalty. With-out her I could have achieved a quarter of what I have achieved, not only in terms of success and career, but in terms of personal happiness...She has never stood between me and my life, never tried to hold me too tightly, always let me go free...-Noel Coward

I think my life began with waking up and loving my mother’s face.-George Eliot

She tried in every way to understand me, and she succeeded. It was this deep, loving understanding as long as she lived that more than anything else helped and sustained me on my way to success.-Mae West

She was the best of all mothers, to whom I owe endless gratitude. -Thomas Carlyle

In the beginning there was my mother. A shape. A shape and a force, standing in the light. You could see her energy; it was visible in the air. Against any background she stood out.-Marilyn Krysl

My love for her and my hate for her are so baf-flingly intertwined that I can hardly see her. I never know who is who. She is me and I am she and we’re all together. -Erica Jong

My mother is my mirror and I am hers. What so we see? Our face grown young again.

-Marge Piercy

It was my mother who taught us to stand up to our problems, not only in the world around us but in ourselves.-Dorothy Pitman Hughes

My mother wanted me to be her wings, to fly as she never quite had

the courage to do. I love her for that. I love the fact that she wanted to give birth to her own wings.-Erica Jong

It was my mother who gave me my voice. She did this, I know now, by clearing a space where my words could fall, grow, then find their way to oth-ers. -Paula Giddings

The older I become, the more I think about my mother. -Ingmar Bergman

I cannot tell you how much I owe to the solemn word of my good mother. -Charles Haddon Spurgeon

My mother never gave up on me. I messed up in school so much they were sending me home, but my mother sent me right back. -Denzel Washington

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Calahaln Farm David, Gloria & Kim Anderson

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The Community Supported Agriculture Program will begin the first week of May.

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Proud member of the GOODNESS GROWS IN NORTH CAROLINA program.

Photos from Calahaln Farm

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NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER 2012

The 61st annual National Day of Prayer will take place Thursday, May 3, 2012. Millions will unite in prayer at thousands of events from coast to coast. This year’s theme, One Nation Under God, is based on Psalm 33:12: “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.”Dr. David Jeremiah has joined Mrs. Shirley Dobson to help lead the nation in prayer as the Honorary Chairman.. Events will be posted at www.villagervoice.com/?p=551

Friends of the Clemmons Library Book Sale!

Date:May 18, 2012

Time:10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The Clemmons Library

Book Sale is open to the public!

Location: Auditorium336-703-2920

Hodog SupperParker’s Pals Annual Fundraiser

Friday, May 4 4:30p to 7:00p

Shelter at Bolton Park, 1300 Bolton Street,

Winston-Salem. May 4, until 7 p.m.. Chips, drinks, and most important of all, hotdogs. Door prizes for

those attending. Sponsored by Parker’s Pals. For more info, call 336-998-9487 or visit www.autismnc.org.

What’s Happening?Family First Solar Print Workshop

at Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Winston-Salem,

2 p.m., Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road,

Winston-Salem, May 13. Take a stroll through the springtime Reyn-olda landscape, gathering objects from nature to make prints using

just sun and water. For elementary school-aged children accompanied by an adult. Registration required;

please call 336.758.5599. $7 per person.

STARLIGHT MOVIE NITEShallowford

SquareFriday, May 11

8:30 PM - 11:10 PMThe movie

scheduled is How to Train Your Dragon. Con-

cessions will be available.

Yoga Hike -A yoga hike combines 60 minutes of gentle hiking with 30 minutes of yoga poses done in the great outdoors. Details about the location of each hike will be provided upon registration. Students of all levels are encouraged to at-tend. Beginners Welcome. Registration deadline is 2 days prior to hike

· Saturday, May 26 @ 9 am · Saturday, June 16 @ 9 am · Sunday, June 17 @ 6 pm Cost $15/hikeTo register, contact Certified Yoga Teacher & Hike Leader, Christy Hamrick @ (336) 813-6394 or hamrick_c@yahoo.com.

Yoga 101 WorkshopAre you brand new to Yoga?Did you do yoga a long time ago and want a refresher? If yes, than Yoga 101 workshop is for you! Bonus for attending: 1 week of unlimited free yoga classes immediately following the workshop.Sunday June 10, 3:30-5:30pmFor more info visit www.sunriseyoga.net

17th Annual BirdFest AuctionSaturday, May 5 5:00pm to 7:00pm

at Breakfast of Course (Mary’s Too), Winston-Salem

5 p.m., Breakfast of Course (Mary’s Too), 723 N. Trade Street, Winston-Salem. May 5, up to 7 p.m. Live auction of items donated by local artists. Ad-

mission is $25 per person. To purchase, please call 765-8854, ext. 101, or visit www.habitatforsyth.org.

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During the years I was developing my career and unable to visit with my mother as often as we would have liked, I taped some vignettes, accompanied by appropriate music and sent to her. They address the things I appreciate about her- her values and beliefs, and remembrances of times together. In honor of Mother’s Day, I wanted to share some of them with you.

“Hi, Mama. I hope you are well today. I have always enjoyed the trips with you and Daddy. I know my siblings have been jealous from time to time because they did not get to travel as much as I did. I particularly enjoyed the train rides.

Trains still fascinate me. There is not a more haunting sound than some of the train whistles. We would often board the Silver Star or Silver Meteor in either Norlina or Raleigh in the late afternoon or evening. I t would be amazing to awaken in the sunny state of Florida. Then there was always the matter of sleeping on the train. I know Daddy was trying to save money, so all of were in one large compartment. Daddy would go up the ladder to the upper berth and you and I would hold down the lower berth, lying head to feet, just like hogs. I never knew how you slept. I never did sleep very much. Usually you and Daddy

would be snoring-one sound going up and the other person’s sound going down. At least, you had it synchronized! You always did say you could sleep anywhere-literally on a rail! So long for today.”

“Hi, Mama. I hope you are doing okay today. We have always heard the expression “cleanliness is next to godlessness.” You must believe that, especially when it comes to ears. When I was little, you used bathe me on Saturday nights. In the winter time you would bring me out of the bathroom wrapped in a big towel to finish drying in front of the open fire. This was neat; only my ears would be very

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Remembering Mama

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red and stinging due to scrubbing and drying them. Do you know why clean ears were so important to you? Usually the radio was on the station turned to Nashville, Tenn. where the Grand Ole Opry was being broadcast live. When I w as a little older, I made derogatory remarks about this “hillbilly” music. Now, of course, I like country and western music. I do not like”redneck” attitudes. I know that when it came to bathing, even if we did not take a complete body bath in the tub, you would always insist that we wash face, hands and “possible”. I do not know the origin of this expression, but I still think of “washing possible.” Some may call it a “whore” bath, or “bird” bath. Well, this is your vignette for today.”

“Hi, Mama. In addition to the trips we took outside the state, there were shorter trips within. You, Daddy and I were invited to a meal in Gates county at the home of Miss Ethel. She was one of the aristocrats of that county. As was customary, the waiters were serving drinks to the crowd before the meal. You and I would take drinks and when we thought nobody was looking, we would toss the liquor out the window or pour it in a flower pot. We thought we had solved the problem. Naturally, when the waiter saw our empty glasses, he would hurry over to fill them up again. We finally had the courage to say “no more.” I wonder if the plants survived the special watering we gave them! On still another trip within the state, one of the ladies on the tour learned that a cow had given birth to a calf the day before. When she saw the cow on her feet, she asked in amazement, “do you mean she is up already?” We farm folks thought this was extremely funny.

“Hi, Mama. What do you think I will talk about today? I am going to extol your virtue as a conservationist. The need to save food, whatever it may be has always been impressed on me. Everyone knows what a pea or bean sheller and cherry seeder you are. You said once you wished you had a dollar for every cherry you have seeded. And you are still faster than I am! And you and still argue over who will take the most beans/peas to shell. That is how strongly each of us feels about the act of shelling. I often tell people that shelling beans is a kind of therapy for me, since there is time to think and mull over things. One of the projects I planned for people in a nursing home was a pea shelling. The residents seemed to thoroughly enjoy it.

When we were peeling and slicing apples to dry, I have seen you get something from the apple which other people would waste. Sometimes we would dry the fruit on a building with a tin roof. It was a pill to get the fruit off the first day. It became a race against the clock when there was a threat of rain. It often was my job to do this. Even so it was wonderful to come in from school and have a fried apple pie waiting for you. I don’t believe in wasting food, either. One time as a caseworker, I visited a family in the county in need of assistance. There was a huge apple tree in the yard loaded with apples; many were already on the ground. When I queried it they were making apple sauce for the children, I got this blank look. They were not even eating the apples. I wanted to teach them how to make apple sauce the easy way. Well, we both know that not everyone shares our values. So long for today.”

“Hi, Mama. You know you have always worn beautiful clothes. It is too bad you had to stop sewing because of your eyesight. It is no telling what you could have created. I don’t remember but understand that you used to make all our clothes. You have always had such wonderful taste in selecting clothes for yourself and me. In college, I had someone ask me who was my courtier? I had to stop a minute and think about this French word before I answered that if I had one it would be my mother. In high school and college I got real spoiled with all the lovely blouses you would surprise me with after you returned from a trip. I have since become a blouse freak. Of course, you have become known for your unusual hats. I believe you have been identified in some news article as the “ Hat Lady”. John used the hat theme for planning your 90th birthday celebration. I like hats also, but as you know, they are hard on a fresh hair do. A few years ago when I was a lot thinner, before the middle age spread, in other words, you gave me one of my favorite suits-the brown plaid Pendleton. I thought I really looked tough in it. When a friend heard you had given it to me, she laughingly accused me of “taking the clothes off your back.” I still have it in my closet. It is too good looking to give away. Well, good bye for now.

I hope this has not been boring; rather that it will stir fond memories of your mother. Further, I encourage you to let your mother know how much she means to you.

I am nancappy@msn.com.

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Springtime means sunshine, blooms, birdsong - and the dreaded “deer drama” that will inevitably wreak havoc in your beautiful backyard this season. Deer are now a permanent part of our landscapes, brazenly entering our yards and eating our gorgeous gardens. They are majestic animals, and beautiful to look at - from a distance. Up close, trampling and tasting your tulips, they’re just not a welcome sight.

Springtime is when deer damage is most noticeable, particularly as plants awaken from months of dorman-cy and prepare to bloom. Deer are the poster critters of natural adaptability. As suburbia has encroached on their wild habitat, deer have adjusted easily, finding plenty to eat in residential landscapes.

“In the early part of the 20th century, the deer popula-tion in the U.S. was less than half a million animals,” says Greg Ecsedy, owner of Bobbex Inc., which manufactures deer repellent. “Today, estimates place the deer population at between 15 million and 20 million animals that cause about $1 billion a year in damage to farms, gardens, yards and timber.”

“We know that deer will eat more than 500 different types of plants, so there’s a good chance that some-thing you’ve planted will appeal to them, and you can bet they’ll eat it,” Ecsedy says.

Since deer need to consume a high volume of calo-ries to survive - bucks weighing 125 to 250 pounds need 4,000 to 6,000 calories per day - their foraging can cause significant damage to suburban landscapes. Deer seldom travel alone, so a small herd can devas-tate a neighborhood quickly. Deer’s close proximity to people over the course of time has dulled their natural

fear, so it’s quite common to see multiple deer noncha-lantly noshing away - right outside your window.

Deer’s adaptability stems from their capacity to learn. Homeowners can defend their landscape by putting deer’s natural learning ability to good use. Deterrents that convince the deer your yard is no longer a desirable dining destination can successfully protect your home environment from these foraging foes.

Several methods can be effective in deterring deer, including the use of repellents like all-natural Bobbex

Deer Repellent. Common solu-tions include:

* Deer Repellent - Deer rely heavily on their sense of smell to assess the desirability of an area for feeding, and to alert them to danger. Disrupting their sense of smell can disrupt their sense of security, which is why scent-based repellents often prove effective. The Connecticut Agri-cultural Experiment Station gave Bobbex a 93 percent protection index - second only to a fence, at 100 percent, for effectiveness. The repellent uses ingredients that blend the scents of putres-cent eggs, garlic, fish, clove oil

and other proteins, so it smells and tastes awful to deer. It’s environmentally friendly and safe for animals and your family.

Apply it in almost any weather, it dries clear, won’t wash off after heavy rain or burn plants and grass. Bobbex Deer Repellent is available online at www.homedepot.com and in garden retail stores. To learn more, visit www.bobbex.com.

* Deer Deterrent Devices - Motion-activated noise mak-ers and lights can scare deer off for a short time. Deer’s movement in the yard can activate motion lights at night, scaring them away, during the day you can use motion-

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activated sound. It’s likely, however, that deer will become acclimated to both tactics over time, and the sound and motion might not have an effect on them.

* Deer Fence - Fencing is considered the only surefire way to keep deer out of a garden, but keep in mind that deer have been known to jump 10-foot fences, and many communi-ties restrict the height of fencing. You may not be able to put up a fence high enough to keep deer away - plus, fencing might not be practical and can be costly.

* Deer Resistant Flowers - Another option is to grow plants that deer don’t like. A hungry deer will eat just about anything, but you may have some success by planting deer-resis-tant flowers and plants like catmint, hellebore, yarrow, fuzzy lamb’s ear, and cleome near the plants you want to protect.

“Gardening on a rural acreage with a large deer population proved challenging in all seasons until we discovered Bobbex Deer Repellent,” says garden writer Jan Patrick. “We like that the same product we used to protect our shrubs and dwarf conifers in winter also effectively protects the summer garden. The fertilizer value of Bobbex is an extra plus.”

NATURAL WAYS TO DETER DEER

Create a fence with VHS tape. This is a great way to recycle these old tapes. Put some sturdy stakes around the perimeter of your garden, use the vhs tape to rope of the perimeter of your garden, be sure to pull the tap as taut as you can without breaking it. This will cause the tape to create a buzzing noise that will frighten off the deer.

Put up an electric fence. An electric fence will definitely help keep the deer away. Be sure to read all the instructions to ensure that you are us-ing the fence safely.

Place decent sized slivers of the deodorant soap around the perim-eter of your garden. It is said that deer do not like the smell of strong deodorant soap.

Use garden netting to cover your plants to keep the deer from being able to get to them.

Surround your garden with items that make noise and movement. Anything from wind chimes to whirligigs to tying bells on string that the deer will have to disturb when attempting to get into your garden.

Spray on Deer Repellent. Blend 2 eggs with a cup of water. Strain the mixture and add this to a gallon of water. You can let the mixture set for up to 24 hours. Spray on your plants and foliage. Variations on this recipe call for amounts of hot sauce, garlic cloves or minced garlic, dish detergent or vinegar to the mixture.

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Every spring and fall, millions of birds journey along the Atlantic Flyway north to breeding grounds and back south to their winter homes. For millions of years, the moon and stars have helped them find their way. For just 100 years, artificial light, espe-cially from cities, has steered them off course.

Chicago and New York have led the way in darken-ing their night skies for migrating birds. Our city is taking action with Lights Out Winston-Salem, started by Forsyth Audubon and Audubon North Carolina in spring 2012.

Turn out the lights and give the more than 150 spe-cies of birds that pass through Winston-Salem the dark skies they need for safe flight. In doing so, you will save money and reduce our city’s use of fossil fuels. And we will all see more stars. Bird-friendly skies are friendlier for people, too.

The problem:

Most birds migrate at night. Artificial lights attract and disorient birds, leading to collisions with build-ings. Collisions kill anywhere from 100 million to 1 billion birds a year in the United States. Experts say that building collisions are second only to habitat destruction in human-related causes of bird mortal-ity. This problem is not limited to large cities: during morning surveys of 13 downtown Winston-Salem buildings, Audubon volunteers found 50 dead and injured birds in a single month during fall 2011.

Hermit Thrushes are particularly susceptible to building collisions. Cape May and Yellow-throated are among 15 warbler species killed by collisions in Winston-Salem so far.

Most collision victims are migratory birds - warblers, thrushes and vireos - beloved for their bright colors and beautiful songs. Many of these species already are in seri-ous decline. Locally, fewer than ten percent of birds that collided with buildings were year-round residents such as Northern Cardinals and Eastern Towhees.

Become part of the solution:

Research in Chicago documented an 83-percent reduction in bird collisions when the lights were turned out. Not only will there be fewer collisons at a darkened building, but also the urban glow that attracts birds in the first place will diminish.

Turn out the lights when you leave your office for the day, and ask your employer to turn out the lights during spring and fall migration.

If you are a building owner or manager, participate in Lights Out Winston-Salem. Learn what you can do at home to keep birds from hitting your windows:

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