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Feature Articles... 6 Growing Collards14 Walk to End Alzheimer’s™ l 16 Enzymes...Missing Link28 Senior Musings on LIfe30 Davie County Quilt Quildt

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Serving nutritious meals, ensuring everyone gets enough sleep and physical activity, helping kids navigate the emotional challenges of growing up – parents have a lot to think about when it comes to keeping their kids healthy. Over the past decade, one more concern has emerged, and it’s gaining in importance: teaching children how to live a healthy digital life.

The percentage of American children with access to home computers increased 70 percent between 1984 and 2010, and the percentage with home Internet access rose 35 percent between 1997 and 2010, according to research by the nonprofit Child Trends research center. Eighty-five percent of children have access to computers in their home, the organization says. Nearly 97 percent of American households own at least one TV, according to Nielsen.

Clearly, the digital world has become a big part of life for kids of all ages. With schools back in session and the holidays approaching, many families will spend even more time in the digital world, doing homework, holiday shopping, or replacing outdoor activities with TV when the weather turns cold. Just as parents teach children the value of self-discipline in their eating, exercise and behavior, they need to share lessons of digital discipline as well.

As your family gets into a fall routine, keep these digital do’s and don’ts in mind:

Do:* Limit screen time – The Mayo Clinic reports that too much screen time (whether TV or computer) has been linked to childhood obesity, poor sleep, behavioral problems, poor school performance, and even violence. Many child health advocates recommend limiting the amount of time children watch TV or spend on the computer. When kids aren’t sitting in front of a screen, parents should encourage them to engage in physical activity, creative pursuits or in-person socializing.

* Keep everything in the open – Online activity should only take place with a parent present. Keep the family

DIGITAL DOS AND DONTS FOR FAMILIES

computer – and all Internet use – in a common area of the home. Be around when children are online. You don’t have to look over their shoulders, but you should be aware of what they are doing while they’re online.

* Take the first look – If your child wants to visit a new website or join a particular social media group, check it out first. If the content seems inappropriate, steer your child away from the site.

* Use helpful tools – Protecting kids online can be a challenge, but tools like SafetyWeb can make it easier. The tool helps parents keep kids safe online by monitoring online activity – both the child’s and what the child is exposed to. An active blog discusses the latest challenges with rearing kids in the digital age.

Don’t:* Let kids isolate themselves in the digital world – While kids might enjoy a TV show or video game together, computer time is too often alone time for them. Children who spend a lot of time online can become cut off from the real world. Encourage children to engage in healthful face-to-face interaction with their peers, whether it’s as part of a sports team, volunteer group or just hanging out together at a friend’s house.

* Allow digital communication to replace family face-time – Technology has made it easier than ever for families to stay in touch when they’re apart at work or school. Too often, however, family members rely on a quick text or instant message to reach someone in another room of the house.

* Skip exercise – Families that exercise together tend to be healthier, studies show. Don’t forego physical activity in favor of screen time. Instead of sitting down together to watch a TV show, gather up the family and head to the bowling alley.

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By Jacob SearcyBeaufort County Extension Agent

Collards are a popular cool-season vegetable that has been grown in the south for years. Collards are quickly becoming a delicacy in northern states as well. Unfortunately, many people are unsure of the best way to grow collards in the home garden so this article will be an overview of the process.

Site prep: Collards prefer heavier, well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5. Sandier soils can produce an early spring crops but aren’t preferred. Collards like organic matter so for new sites, till in a 2 inches layer of compost before making your beds.

Fertilizing: Collards need lots of nitrogen to maintain their healthy green color. By lots, I mean 6½ units per 1000 sqft per season. To fertilize in lieu of a soil test, NCSU recommends

broadcasting 20 lbs. of 10-10-10 per 1000 sqft area. Sidedress 3 to 5 weeks after planting with 2 lbs. of 10-10-10 and sidedress a second time 3 weeks after that.

Variety selection: Choose varieties with good disease resistance. Downy mildew is a very common disease in this area and the variety Carolina has resistance to strains of this disease. Other varieties that do well in NC include Plant Vates, Improved Heading, Georgia Southern, Blue Max, and Heavi Crop.

Cropping Systems: There are several methods of starting collards. Growers can start from seeds or use transplants. Seeds take longer to get started but are cheaper. Seeds should be planted ½ inch deep and watered liberally. Transplants give growers a jump-start on the season but come at a price. It’s important to protect transplants from cold, heat and damaging winds for the first 4 days.

Problems: During the summer and fall, growers should be on the lookout for several worms including imported cabbageworms, cabbageworms, diamondback larvae, and Harlequin bugs. Aphids are a problem during cool weather. Diseases that affect collards include black rot and downy mildew. To control these diseases, one should use crop rotation, resistant varieties, and possibly fungicides.

Harvesting options: Growers can harvest leaves at anytime or wait 60 days to harvest the entire plant. Collards planted in the spring are usually thinned and left to the fall to be entirely harvested. Fall planted collards are harvested in late October to December.

gardengritSEASONAL TIPS AND ADVICE FOR LIFE IN THE GARDEN

Collards in the Home Garden

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Collard Greens & Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Antioxidant-rich collard greens and fiber-packed black-eyed peas have a starring role in this nutritious soup. There’s no need for loads of ham or salt pork—just a small amount of bacon gives it a wonderful smoky flavor. You can skip the bacon and substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth for a great vegetarian dish.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 large onion, diced1 large carrot, sliced1 stalk celery, sliced5 cloves garlic, (4 sliced and 1 whole), divided1 sprig fresh thyme1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes5 cups chopped collard greens, or kale leaves (about 1 bunch), tough stems removed1 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, rinsed6 1/2-inch-thick slices baguette, preferably whole-grain, cut on the diagonal6 tablespoons shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese2 slices cooked bacon, finely choppedPreparation

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery and cook, stirring, until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add sliced garlic, thyme and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Increase heat to high and add broth, tomatoes and their juice. Bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in collard greens (or kale), reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the greens are tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Discard the thyme sprig. Stir in black-eyed peas; remove from the heat and cover.Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler.Place baguette slices on a baking sheet and broil until lightly toasted, 2 to 4 minutes. Rub each bread slice with the remaining garlic clove. (Discard garlic.) Turn the slices over and top with cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted, 1 to 3 minutes. Serve the soup topped with the cheese toasts and bacon.

DID YOU KNOW?Collards are the oldest known greens in the cabbage family dating back to ancient times. Ancient Greeks and Romans cultivated collard greens. Collards are low in Saturated Fat, and very low in Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Protein, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Thiamin, Niacin, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Potassium, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6,

ASK GLADYS

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IWhat can I plant in September and should I bring my houseplants in now?

Vegetables to be planted in September: mustard, onions, radishes, collards and turnips.Set out new chrysanthemum

plants this month.Now is a good time to set out or transplant landscape plants. Be sure to “open up” the root balls of container plants.Pansies can also be set out this month to add color to the landscape.September is a good time to:Prepare houseplants to reenter your home. Check them carefully for insects.Seeds can be saved from your summer heirloom vegetables.

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A few years ago, the headline of an award-winning ad succinctly captured the allure of whitewa-ter rafting in the North Carolina mountains: “Row, row, row your boat, pathetically whimpering like a little weenie down the stream.”

Never has such sheer terror been so much pure fun.

There are, of course, all sorts of

places in our mountains where you can get baptized into the joys of rafting – ranging, as one of our outfitters has put it, “from kiddie runs to the ‘better have hospital coverage’ runs.”

Here are just a few of our recom-mendations:

Nantahala River - Bryson CityThe Nantahala River Gorge is one

of the most picturesque places in the U.S, and families drive from hundreds of miles away to ride the river here. The Nantahala river also happens to be dam-controlled, with consistent water levels throughout the rafting season. So it serves as a reassuring, breathtakingly scenic introduction to the joys of rafting.

A great place to get that introduc-tion is at the Nantahala Outdoor

daytrippingWHITEWATER RAFTING IN

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Center (NOC), which operates a world-class whitewater canoe and kayak instruction program, has team-building programs and much more. The NOC offers rafting on 5 other southeastern rivers as well: French Broad, Pigeon, Ocoee, Nolichucky and Chattooga.

French Broad River – MarshallThis free-flowing, delightfully sce-nic river will thrill even the most experienced rafters. For a won-derful intro, try the Express Trip, a 5-mile run through the Pisgah National Forest – complete with wide-open channels for beginners, plus challenging avenues for the more daring.

The New River Considered the second oldest river in the world, the ironically-named New River offers a variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy.

There are all sorts of terrific outfitters you can hook up with along these three great rivers. Here are some chosen at ran-dom:

Appalachian Adventures Blue Ridge Rafting & Creekside Inn Carolina Outfitters Whitewater Rafting

French Broad Rafting Headwaters Outfitters Rafting in the Smokies/Pigeon River Outdoors Inc. USA Raft Wildwater Rafting & Outdoor Ad-ventures

Get ready for the thrill ride of your life.

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Wildcrafting is a term for the age-old practice of col-lecting plant materials in their natural habitat for food, medicine, and craft. Originally such activity was the only grocery store, medicine chest, and hardware store, available to man. But eventually the “found materials” became a source of income to buy what could not be “gleaned” from nature.

People today continue to provide for their families by harvesting such things as moss, ginseng and other medicinals, natural dyes, mushrooms, wildflower seeds, berries, landscaping plants (and stones), and saps such as maple or pine.

Opportunities for wildcrafting are not just found in the countryside. There are “wild” places in cities and in one’s own backyard. Many landscaping plants and trees have fruit that goes to waste every year. Crabapple and quince are just two examples. In your own yard or in your neighborhood may be native per-simmons, walnuts, blackberries, dandelions and wild roses. In wildcrafting we are harvesting the bounty of the earth and should always approach collecting with respect and thankfulness.

Wildcrafting TipsDo not wildcraft from polluted areasDo not harvest from chemically sprayed lawns or other contaminated areas (roadsides are debatable)Positively ID plant before ingestingHarvest only healthy plantsWear gloves when appropriateMake sure you have permission to harvest from the site you are onAsk your friends and neighbors what weeds they want eradicated from their yard and garden, and go harvest till your hearts content!Be conscious that you are taking from a living organ-ism

Have respect for the plant and the surrounding environ-mentAsk permissionLeave an offering: Tobacco, strand of hair or a silent thank youMake sure there are more of the same kind of plants around it.Do not over harvest. Never clean out an entire patch.When clipping small branch-es from trees always clip them just on the outside of the nodule, the same way you would prune a tree, so that it will grow more branches.Pinch or cut off only a few selected leaves per plant, right at the nodules, so that more of the plant can con-tinue to grow.Leave an area as beautiful as, or better than, you found it.Do not gather endangered plants. Visit United Plant Savers at www.unitedplant-savers.orgGet to know an area throughout the seasons. Watch those plants through-out the yearly cycle. Get to know them in every stage of their growth.Take a class so someone local and knowledgeable can make your first introduction to the plantDifferent parts of the plant offers different medicine and food at different times of the year.

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Learn more about it with your field guide, getting familiar with it’s taste and appearance at different times of the year.Some spring greens have a slightly sour taste in the spring, but turn more bitter as they get older. If you know that plant from your spring hike, and you know it is the same plant even though it has a different taste you can enjoy it with confidence and receive it’s benefits for that season.Building a relationship with the plants in this way attunes you to them and makes it easy to wildcraft throughout the year.

Dandelion (taraxa-cum offici-nale)Our name for the weed comes from the French Dent de Lion, mean-ing “lion’s tooth.” This refers to the jagged points on the leaves, which look like sharp teeth. The French grow dandelions to eat, just as we grow let-tuce in our gardens. The entire plant can be har-vested. The taproot can be difficult to uproot. The plant can be eaten cooked or raw. Boil the root, sometimes changing the water to take away bitter-

ness. The young leaves and buds can be eaten raw in a salad. Nutritional value: Vitamin A, C, and iron. The leaves carry more iron than spinach.

Pine (Pinus) The white pine (Pinus strobus), is easily iden-tified by its five-needle bundles, widely available, and the saf-est choice for foraging beginners.

There are over a hun-dred differ-ent species of pine. Not only can the food be used as a supply of nourishment but, also can be used for medicinal purposes.Edible parts of the pine include:* Pine needles* Inner bark* Seeds

Pine Needle Tea has long been a favorite of traditional and indigenous peoples, both for it’s refreshment and for it’s medicinal values. Note: Pregnant women should not drink Pine Needle Tea.

You may not realize that Pine Needle Tea contains 4-5 times the Vitamin C of fresh-squeezed orange juice, and is high in Vitamin A. It is also an expectorant (thins mucus secre-tions), decongestant, and can be used as an antiseptic wash when cooled. So not only does it taste good, but it’s good for you!

Each varietal of pine has it’s own flavor to impart, so exper-iment and see which needles you like best.AVOID: Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa), yellow pine, Norfolk Island Pine (Araucana heterophylla), Australian Pine, Yew (Taxus)

As always, when foraging, don’t eat anything that you can’t positively identify. Don’t pick anything near indus-trial waste sites, and be sure to wash everything very thor-oughly. If you use herbicides and pesticides in your yard, you might not want to eat anything that grows there.

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Get off to a Good Green StartBefore hitting the malls or online shops in search of green back to school gear, plan out your day (and your year) at school, and ask yourself some questions. Are you really going to ride your bike enough to warrant buying a new set of wheels? Are you going to be diligent enough about bring-ing your lunch each day (or most days) to require a new lunchbox or other reusable vessel? Do you really need a new ruler (the mea-surements haven’t changed over

the summer, you know) or a package of 68 pens? Make a list of what you abso-lutely know you need, what you think you might need, and what you want, and carefully consider which items go in which section of the list. Once your list is made, it’s time to...

Take Inventory and Avoid DuplicatesOnce you’ve gotten in green back to school mode, most of us will be faced with the reality that getting ready to go back to school requires stuff -- school supplies, clothes, back-packs, etc. -- but it doesn’t always

require new stuff. Take a careful inventory of what you already have that can be used again -- think more durable items, like clothes and shoes -- and what’s still waiting to be used for the first time -- extra packs of pencils, notebooks, etc. Avoid last-minute impulse purchases by making a list of what you need (and sticking to it!) before you head to the store. Following these steps will save mate-rials as well as your dollars.

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Think Outside the Lunch-BoxDon’t brown bag it; instead opt for a washable, reusable container to tote your lunch too and fro. Just make sure to avoid vinyl lunch boxes which have been shown to contain harm-ful levels of lead. Instead, invest in a PVC-free, ther-mally insulated lunch bag, one made from recycled juice boxes or from organic cotton and keep lunches cool by freezing water or juice in a reusable container and putting it in the bag. Instead of using baggies and plastic wrap for sandwiches and snacks, use reusable

plastic containers or an easy to clean Wrap-n-Mat. The Laptop Lunch box system is also a solid choice for reusable lunch-packing, and includes individuals containers and bever-age holders. For other beverages, beware of plastic bottles which may contain Bisphenol A (BPA), a hormone-disrupting chemical. Instead go with metal ones such as Klean Kanteen or Sigg which come in kid-friendly sizes and designs.

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The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Triad area residents to join the Alzheimer’s Association at this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s™ and unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions. With more than 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, and over 11 million more serving as caregivers, the time to act is now! When you register for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, you’re joining an unstoppable force of thousands of people who are standing up to this devastating disease.

The Winston-Salem Walk to End Alzheimer’s is Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons. Registration begins at 8:00 am and the Walk begins at 9:00 am. Although there is no registration fee for this event, all walkers are encouraged to make a personal donation and raise money for the cause. Raise $100 or more and receive a 2011 Walk to End Alzheimer’s t-shirt!

Alzheimer’s disease is a growing epidemic that is now the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. It is estimated that someone in America develops Alzheimer’s disease every 68 seconds. By mid-century someone will develop Alzheimer’s disease every 33 seconds and it is the only disease in the top 10 causes of death that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed.

“There has never been a greater need for the citizens of Winston-Salem, Clemmons, and the surrounding communities to join in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.” said Lori Walker, CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina

chapter. “As many as 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and the funds raised will provide support services to over 170,000 residents of North Carolina living with Alzheimer’s, while also contributing to critically needed research.”

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is an empowering event that gives participants an opportunity to be Champions by taking action and raising funds to fight Alzheimer’s. In addition to the 2-mile walk, participants will enjoy music, entertainment, food, vendors and activities. To register, visit www.alz.org/northcarolina or call (336) 285-5920 or our 24-hour Helpline at (800) 272-3900.

About the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s:The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research programs. Held annually in hundreds of communities across the country, this inspiring event calls volunteers of all ages to become Champions in the fight against Alzheimer’s.

About the Alzheimer’s Association:The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

For more information visit www.alz.org or call our 24-hour Helpline at (800) 272-3900

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AWARDWhitaker Named One of Nation’s 269 Finest for

Preparing Students for Future Success

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC – 05) is proud to congratulate Winston-Salem’s own Whitaker Elementary School on its designation today as one of the United States’ 2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools. The announcement of Whitaker’s achievement was made today by Education Secretary Arne Duncan.

“Whitaker Elementary School has made Winston-Salem and all of North Carolina proud,” Congresswoman Virginia Foxx stated. “Its status as a National Blue Ribbon School reflects countless hours of hard work on the part of students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Congratulations to each of them! It is wonderful to know that children are being so well prepared at Whitaker Elementary School for bright, successful futures.”

“Schools honored with the National Blue Ribbon Schools award are committed to accelerating student achievement and preparing students for success in college and careers,” U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan said. “Their work reflects the conviction that every child has promise and that education is the surest pathway to a strong, secure future.”

Whitaker Elementary, and other honorees, will be recognized at a November awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. Whitaker’s principal, Mrs. Brenda Herman, and one Whitaker teacher will be invited to the event where they will receive a National Blue Ribbon Schools placard and a flag to signify the school’s great achievement.

Schools were designated as Blue Ribbon based upon the marked improvement in standardized test scores achieved by their student bodies, or by overall national excellence in reading and math test performance.

Education Department heads from each of the fifty states nominate public schools for Blue Ribbon recognition. The Council for American Private Education nominates private schools.

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goodhealthENZYMES

THE MISSING LINK

Enzymes: The Missing Link for Optimal DigestionDon’t feel alone if you experience tummy troubles. According to the American College of Gastroenterology, over 95 million Americans suffer from poor digestion. GERD and constipation are the top two most common outpatient care diagnoses among adults, and children under age 15 experience digestive issues as frequently as adults ages 65 years and older. Proof of this is seen in the multi-billion dollar digestive aid industry and on the shelves of your local pharmacy—stacked high with antacids, laxatives, fiber products, and more. The

problem is endemic. Why? The major culprit is our modern cooked diet which destroys the natural enzymes found in raw foods that aid in digestion. Another reason is the body’s own diminishing ability to produce enzymes as we age. Add to that our love of processed, refined and fatty foods. It’s no wonder that so many of us frequently suffer from occasional bloating, gas, indigestion, poor absorption, and constipation. Illness and antibiotics also deplete the natural enzymes in our body.

Enzymes are biologically active proteins that are critical to every biochemical reaction in the body and necessary for good health.

In my practice, some of the most common complaints relate to digestion, bloating and gas. I’ve found that by changing how we eat and using supplements such as probiotics and enzymes can improve the entire digestive process which is critical for health maintenance

Dr. Lamm continues to explain that good digestion is a cornerstone of overall good health, so it’s a high priority to fix it when it’s broken.

Try the following 9 digestive tips recommended by Dr. Lamm:

• Eat meals at regular times. Your body appreciates a regular schedule. • Take time to savor your food and don’t forget to chew properly.• Get enough sleep at night, at least 8-9 hours. Sleep is the great healer and we tend to underestimate its importance in our sleep-deprived culture.• Drink plenty of H2O whenever your lips or mouth feel dry. We tend to be dehydrated and this hampers good digestion and feeling healthy in general. • Replace a cooked meal with a raw meal daily. Raw fruits and vegetables contain valuable enzymes that are lost when foods are heated in cooking.• Take a good probiotic to maintain healthy flora in the intestines.

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• Reduce stress through daily exercise, yoga and meditation, and take a relaxing walk after you eat.• Try a product containing a full spectrum blend of the four key enzymes, including protease to digest protein, amylase to digest carbohydrates, lipase to digest fats, and cellulase to digest fiber.• Take the “enzyme deficiency test” from Enzymedica—The Enzyme Experts, and initiate steps for healthier digestion, http://www.enzymedica.com/takethetest

Digestive Enzymes Power DigestionEnzymes are made by our bodies and may be found in fresh wholesome foods as well as dietary supplements. They enhance the digestion and absorption of protein, carbohydrates, fat, fiber, sugars, and dairy lactose. Digestive enzymes allow the nutrients found in the foods we consume to be absorbed into the bloodstream. Without enzymes, food cannot be broken down into nutrients, and waste cannot be eliminated. Stress, medications, illness, processed foods and

environmental factors may result in a dangerously low capacity to produce enzymes, leading to impaired digestion and eventually poor health. Fortunately, high quality supplemental enzymes can be found in health food stores for individuals who wish to maximize their own digestive processes, which contribute to optimal health. The most popular and effective supplements contain plant-based enzymes. These enzymes are grown on plants, are vegetarian, and are able to break down carbohydrates, fats, proteins and fiber making them ideal for digestive aids.* The best formulas contain protease (for proteins), amylase (for carbohydrates), lipase (for lipids or fats) and cellulase (for fiber). Other unique enzymes can be added to assist with challenging foods: DPP-IV enzyme activity aids the digestion of proteins in gluten, lactase is specific to dairy lactose, and alpha-galactosidase is particularly helpful for beans and the complex starches in vegetables.Of course, for the highest quality products, an individual should choose clean pure enzymes such as those which contain no fillers or binders.

Why this Probiotic Food? Miso is an indispensable seasoning found in almost all Japanese kitchens. It’s made popular by Japanese restaurants which often serve miso soup alongside bento.Miso is produced by fermenting soybean, barley, brown rice, or other grains with a type of fungus known as koji (aspergillus oryzae) in Japan. The fermentation process can take anywhere from a few days to a couple of years to complete and the end result is a red, white or dark brown colored paste with a buttery texture. Typically, the darker the color of the miso, the saltier and stronger the flavor.

How to Use Miso?Miso soup is famous throughout the world and it’s very easy to prepare. Simply dissolve a tablespoonful of miso (or more depending on how strong a taste you prefer) in a pot of water filled with tofu, seaweed and other ingredients of your choice. You may find it easier to dissolve miso by first mixing it with a little warm water.But, the use of miso is not limited to soups only. Japanese uses the protein-rich miso in a multitude of ways, including spreading a thick layer of miso on snacks made with pounded glutinuous rice. Instead of

using butter or salt, you can also spread miso on freshly cooked corn on the cob and toasts. The uses of miso are only limited by your imagination and personal preference. Personally, I like to stir miso into a bowl of piping hot porridge for dinner.Like most probiotic foods, miso should only be added to soups or other dishes just before they are removed from the heat. This is to preserve the live koji cultures in miso and also to retain as much nutrients as possible.

Health Benefits of Miso:Besides containing a good amount of readily absorbable protein, miso is also high in vitamin B12. It also supplies trace levels of minerals such as zinc, copper and manganese which are crucial for good health.

Where to Buy Miso?Due to the popularity of Japanese foods, you can find miso in almost every supermarket. As people become more mindful of their salt intake, you can also find miso with reduced salt in the aisles. There are also organic miso for those who prefer non-GMO and greener products.Interesting Facts about Miso:Tamari, or soy sauce, is the liquid byproduct left behind during the fermentation of miso.

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Friday, September 21st 8:00 PM @ The Community Arts Cafe, 411

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Sarah McQuaid was described by Mike Harding of BBC Radio 2 as “A great songwriter and traditional singer, and a wonderful guitarist.” Those of you who saw her show a couple of years ago will doubtless agree. Her music is a reflection of her eclectic background. She was born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holds dual citizenship in the US and Ireland and lives in rural England. She lived in Ireland from 1994 until 2007 and worked as a music journalist and became a part of the active Dublin arts community. She moved to Cornwall, England in 2007 at which time she also re-released her debut solo album, “When Two Lovers Meet,” and launched her solo career, performing at major English folk

festivals. In 2008 she released her second album, “I Won’t Go Home ‘Til Morning,” which featured primarily Appalachian folk songs rather than the Irish songs of her first album. Her latest album, “The Plum Tree and the Rose,” was released in March of this year on the prestigious Waterbug label. She is also the author of “The Irish DADGAD Guitar Book,” an instruction book based on the open guitar tuning which has come to dominate much of Celtic and other types of music. Clive Pownceby, writing for Living Tradition magazine out of Scotland, said in reviewing her new album, “There’s no getting around it - Ms McQuaid gets better with every album! Hers is truly a world class talent...” We’re delighted to be bringing her back.

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Breanna Holmes and Iveon Sprangle won first place in the radio category of the 2012 Freedom of Speech PSA competition with a 30-second public service announcement they developed.

The two Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) students were competing with nearly 200 communications students from across the country to develop either a television or radio PSA on what freedom of speech means to

them and how it plays a part in their world. The competition is presented by the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation and the Broadcast Education Association.

In addition to receiving a $3,000 scholarship prize for first place, the winning entry created by Holmes and Sprangle will be made available to radio stations across the country for possible use on-air.

Two WSSU Students Take First Place in Freedom of Speech Competition

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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

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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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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

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Grill-Ville Family - 788-7282

Kimono Japanese - 774-9777

Kotta Japanese - 768-2333

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Olive Tree - 723- 4224

Olde Orchard Diner - 650-1612

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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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moneytalksSHOULD YOU PREPARE FOR “FISCAL CLIFF?”

BY CAMPBELL THOMPSON

As an investor, you can sometimes still feel you’re at the mercy of forces beyond your control. This may be espe-cially true today, when the Federal Reserve has warned of an approaching “fiscal cliff.” What can you do in the face of such a dire prediction?

First of all, you need to understand what led to the Fed’s remarks. Here’s the story: Some $1.2 trillion in spending cuts are scheduled to begin in 2013 while, simultane-ously, the Bush-era tax cuts — including the reduction in capital gains and dividend taxes — are set to expire. This combination of spending cuts and higher taxes could take some $600 billion out of the economy, leading to a pos-sible recession — and maybe something much worse, at least in the eyes of the Fed.

Still, there’s no need for panic. Despite its politi-cal infighting, Congress is likely to reduce the “cliff” to a smaller bump, though it probably won’t happen until after the election. But as an investor, you may need to be prepared for two significant events: market volatility, at least in the short term, and higher taxes, probably for the foreseeable future.

To combat market vola-tility, you need to own a broadly diversified portfolio that can handle “bumps,” “cliffs” and other rugged investment terrain. This means you’ll need a mix of stocks, bonds and other securities that are suitable for your needs. (Keep in mind, though,

that while diversification can reduce the impact of market volatility, it cannot guarantee profits or protect against losses.) You may also need to “rebalance” your portfolio to ensure that it’s still aligned with your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon, despite the impact of volatility.

Now, let’s turn to taxes. Even if taxes on income, capital gains and dividends do rise, they will still, in all likeli-hood, be much lower than they’ve been at various points in the past. Nonetheless, you may want to consider a variety of steps, including the following:

Take advantage of tax-deferred vehicles. Contribute as much as possible to your traditional IRA, your 401(k)

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or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, and any education savings accounts you may have, such as a 529 plan.Consider converting your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. A Roth IRA provides tax-free earnings, provided you don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re 59½ and you’ve had your account for at least five years. (Be aware, though, that this conversion is taxable and may not be appropriate if you don’t have money readily available to pay the taxes.) Consider municipal bonds. If you’re in one of the upper tax brackets, you may benefit from investing in “munis,” which pay interest that’s free of federal taxes, and possibly state and local taxes as well.

Not all these choices will be suitable for your situation, of course. Before taking action on these items, you may want to consult with your tax and financial advisors. But give these options some thought because they may prove helpful in keeping your financial goals from going “over a cliff.”

Editor’s Note: This article was provided by Campbell Thompson, your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors can-not provide tax or legal advice. Please consult your tax or legal professional regarding your particular situation.

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Fried apple pies, apple cider and other apple products will be showcased at His-toric Bethabara Park’s twelfth annual Apple Fest on Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 10:30am to 4:30pm. The day’s festivities offer something for everyone: music, clog-ging, crafts, children’s games and activities, book signings, food, apples, and more! Craft demonstrators, Colonial re-enactors and vendors will fill the historic landmark, drawing crowds of up to 9,000 people.

The event will feature several new activities, including: “Hogway Speedway” The Official Racing Pigs, a historical apple character contest, performances by the Maple Springs United Methodist Church Handbell Choir and blacksmith demonstrations.

Visitors will enjoy seeing demonstrations of traditional crafts such as pottery, basket making, spinning, and weaving. Apples from local orchards will be available for purchase, as will a variety of food and drink. Main stage music will feature: Del Rey, The Cantrells, and Jacob Johnson. The Pavilion stage will feature Pat Adkins and the South Fork Cloggers.

Sheila Ingle, author of the books: Coura-geous Kate, A Daughter of the American Revolution and Fearless Martha, A Daughter of the American Revolution will be on hand to discuss and sign copies of her books, as will Jane Edwards and Reneé Pappas, au-thors of Jelly Bean Finds Her Special Place.

Admission is free; there are charges for crafts, food and drink.

For more information, please visit www.BethabaraPark.org or call(336) 924-8191.

What’s Happening?DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

Tuesday, September 25 - 1:00pmSpeaker: Jerry Myers, Emergency Mgt. Coordinator

Cost: FreeAre you prepared in case of a disaster? You may think it will never happen, but fire, weather-related

emergencies and other disasters can happen to any-one. Don’t be caught off-guard. Learn what you need to know to be prepared. Open to adults of any age -

no children, please.

BOOMER BASHSaturday, September 29 - 6:30pm - Masonic Pic-

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Open to: Anyone ages 55 - 66RSVP by Sept. 21

Attention Baby Boomers, ages 55 to 66! This event is just for you. We will have a delicious

meal and entertainment by Tin Can Alley. There will be a great door prize and lots of fun. There is no need to go out of town for a great dinner and

entertainment. We have it for you right here.

For more information or to register for these events, please call 336-753-6230

Olivia’s Circus PartySaturday, September 29th

10:30 a.m. to noonIt’s time for your top hat and ears! Transform into a precocious pig in command of the big top with your very own top hat. Create Oliv-ia-themed crafts and participate in silly cir-cus activities. Adults and children enjoy tasty carnival-themed treats. Each child will receive special keepsakes including a circus treat box and mini megaphone necklace. Registration Required: $14/member-child (1 free adult)$20/nonmember-child (1 free adult), museum admission included.Each additional adult—$3, museum admission not included. Call (336) 723-9111.

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Are you satisfied with your life? How do you feel about getting older? Several items in the news have caused the muser to ask you to reflect on your answers. Several surveys have indicated that nationally, seniors show greater life satisfaction than young people;1 another poll finds seniors are upbeat but ill-prepared for aging.2(I think this refers more to the boomers about to become seniors, statistically.) According to a national poll taken by Pfizer the reasons for people feeling better about growing older are due to: good health, wisdom, and greater appreciation of family and friends.3 Pfizer has established a website for people to share their feelings about getting older. When you go to GetOld.com you are first asked to select one of 4 cards with the following emotions about getting old: optimistic, angry, feel prepared, and feel uneasy. After selection, you get opportunities to participate in sharing and learning what others think.

Still puzzled about how you would

rate yourself on a satisfaction scale? Try answering these questions for some clues. Use a 7 point scale: Strongly agree, agree, slightly agree,

strongly disagree, disagree, slightly disagree, neither agree or disagree. Here are the questions:

ON LIFE BY NANCY M HALL

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1. In most ways my life is close to my ideal.2.The conditions of my life are excellent.3. I am satisfied with life.4. So far I have gotten the important things I want in life.5. If I could live my life over I would change almost nothing.All this navel-gazing leads me to share some words by one of my favorite columnists, Sharon Randall. In her Sunday column, she speaks of being, versus seeming, which she reminds us is North Carolina’s state motto.(“To be, rather than to seem.”)5 I must admit, that

occasionally, one of my best friends alerts me when I slip over into “seeming” to be something which I am not. One of the best public examples of wanting to

seem something she and her family are not, is the British comedy “Keeping Up Appearances.” The lady of the house Mrs. Bucket(pronounced Bouquet, she reminds people)is forever scheming and planning an event/activity which she hopes will convince everyone she belongs to the aristocratic set. If you have ever watched, you know that her plan is usually thwarted or fails because of one her family members. Randall continues that we can pretend that we are someone else, but we still have the reality. She exhorts us to just be ourselves.6

My last comments have to do with some observations made about my family and other groups of which I am a member. There are many ways to characterize ourselves based on our behavior. We are either knitters(uniters) or dividers.

I recall the part of the marriage ceremony when the minister says:”...what God has joined together, let no man put asunder.” I am sure we have all been with a group and found at least one person who finds fault or needs to complain about something. While the complaint maybe justified, one does grow weary of it. On the other hand, circumstances may warrant some dividing. Have you ever been in either family, social or work groups where everyone is so close-knit that nothing new is ever accepted? It can become stagnant and unproductive; boring at the minimum. We can be sure that change of any kind can cause some re-configurations.

So, I just hope I have stirred the cognitive pot a little this warm September day. Let me know of your musings.

I am nancappy@msn.com

Footnotes1. Internet-Science Daily.com2.Internet-inforum.com3. GetOld.com Pfizer study4. ibid5&6 Sharon Randall, “The Being and Finding”, Winston-Salem Journal, August 19,2012

When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so

regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one that has opened

for us.- Alexander Graham Bell

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arttalkMEET THE DAVIE COUNTY QUILT GUILD

And check out the Hometown Quilts of Davie Quilt Show This October 12th and 13th, plan to visit Historic Downtown Mocksville for a Hometown Quilts of Davie Quilt Show. The Davie County Quilt Guild is hosting this event which includes over 150 traditional and modern quilts, challenge quilts, and lots more. There will be sewing, quilting, and fiber vendors from all over North Carolina; demonstrations, silent auction; door prizes; and food on-site!

The show is being held from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is $5 with children under 12 free. A portion of the proceeds goes to The Dragonfly House Children’s Advocacy Center and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Mocksville. The Quilt Show is being held at the Brock Gym on 644 North Main Street. Call 336-940-3385 for more information. Also, a Hometown Quilt is being raffled off.

The Davie County Quilt Guild has been in operation since 1999. Over the years the Guild held their first Quilt Show, presented quilting demonstrations and finished quilts at Farm Day in Mocksville, Heritage Day in Cooleemee, for the Preservation Society at the Peter Hairston Farm, and for children in hospitals.

The Guild continues to serve Davie County with providing blankets and lap quilts for the Davie County Sherriff’s Department and the Mocksville Police Department. The officers keep a blanket or quilt in the trunk of their cars to give to a child or adult in crisis. The police and deputies are very thankful to have these quilts and blankets.

One of the photographs in this article shows some of the Guild ladies working on lap quilts for the Salisbury Veterans Home. The donated fabrics are all reds, whites, and blues….. to make Quilts of Valor for the veterans. The Guild plans to donate 50 lap quilts to the Veterans Home.

Whenever a “special needs” request comes in for blankets or quilts, the Guild always try to help!! The ladies and gentleman in the Quilt Guild hail from various walks of life, from young to more mature, and beginner quilters to super advanced quilters. They meet once a month on the 3rd Monday night at the Davie County Senior Center in Mocksville at 7 p.m. Visitors are always welcome.

The Quilt Show just happens to coincide with The Four Oaks Festival on Saturday, the 13th. This event is being hosted by Historic Downtown Mocksville and Junker’s Mill. This event is free with vendors and crafters from all over the State. And, you can count on there being lots of entertainment. For more information, go to http://historicdowntownmocksville.com/

So check out Historic Downtown Mocksville….. visit the Quilt Show and be amazed….. and visit downtown for a wonderful Festival!

Article by Linda Dean

Photographs by Annette Walters

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