Sept/Oct 2014 - Our Community Press
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Sept/Oct 2014 - Our Community Press
Our Community Press Serving the lovely communities of Lewisville, Clemmons and Pfafftown, NC Sept./Oct. 2014 Volume 6 Issue 4 Inside This Issue Special Achievements by Some of Our Local Residents Lupus Awareness Month Halloween Safety for Kids and Grown-Ups The Benefits of Yoga Golf Tips It’s Back to School Time. It seems as though the kids just got out for Summer. Now they’re back and routine starts again. Make sure part of your routine is stopping for school buses. Keep our kids safe. Also, watch for them running across the roads to and from the bus stops. School days are here be careful. See our School Bus Safety article inside. New Business Directory Online or Off Upcoming Events Hooked on the Outdoors Lewisville is known for Classic Cars Come check them out! Sit back, relax and enjoy reading Our Community Press www.OurCommunityPress.com Plus Driving Etiquette Sarah Spaugh Construction & Remodeling Spaugh Construction & Remodeling has been serving the Winston Salem Triad area for over 30 years and is a proud member of the Northwest North Carolina Better Business Bureau since 1992. Depend on us - We do it all! Turnkey Additions - Kitchen and Bathroom Renovations - Tile Work Basements - Roofing - Gutters - Vinyl Siding - Windows - Painting - Decks New Doors - Sun Rooms - Outdoor Renovations - Patios - Custom Designs www.spaughconstruction.com “Our goal is to improve your quality of life and increase the value of your home” Thomas C. Spaugh Spring is in the air. It’s time to spruce up your home and enjoy every inch of it. Call us for an appointment. Let us help you see what is possible. Thomas C. Spaugh, Contractor Lewisville, North Carolina 336-945-5020 cell 336-682-4468 Local Lewisville Resident for over 20 years [email protected] Our Community Press is a community publication published by S. Howard Publishing All rights reserved Copyright 2014 Contact Sarah Howard for advertising rates, press releases event posting, etc. [email protected] 336-978-1336 PO Box 513 Lewisville, NC 27023 Visit our website www.OurCommunityPress.com Please send your information or articles to us for publication as space permits. Contributing Writers Mike Johnson April Liner Maureen Work Steve Nixon Sarah Howard Photographer Lisa May Photography Important Phone Numbers Clemmons Village Hall 766-7511 Lewisville Town Hall 945-5558 Police Emergency 911 Animal Control 703-2490 Duke Power 727-4300 Fire non-emergency Clemmons 766-4114 Fire Dept Lewisville 945-5983 Fire Dept. Vienna 945-5631 Board of Elections 703-2800 Board of Health 727-2760 Building & Permits 727-8000 Land use & Zoning 945-5558 Tax Office 703-2300 Clemmons Library 703-2920 Lewisville Library 703-2940 Motor Vehicles 761-2258 Time Warner Cable 785-3390 Out and About Town Yoga Classes now available with April at Beyond Balance Yoga at TFW Fitness in Lewisville, Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Email: [email protected] Clemmons Branch Library September-October, 2014 For more information on these and other programs, please check the online Calendar of Events at www.forsythlibrary.org /call 703-2920. WBFJ-FM presents nationally known artist Jim Cole in concert at Shallowford Square. Sat. Sept. 27th at 6pm. Free admission Proceeds to benefit the Lewiwsville Community Assistance Program. Please see our ad on page 21. Children’s Story times: Join us for great books, finger plays, songs and crafts! Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for toddlers (ages 18 months -3yrs), Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers (ages 3-5 yrs). Lewisville Civic Club 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Fri. Sept.26th. - 12 pm Lunch 1 pm shotgun start Captain’s Choice. Over $2000 in prizes Plus a New 2014 Honda car for a hole in one! $75 includes box lunch, goodie bag and golf cart. Door Prizes For more info call Larry Morris 945-9529 Dark in the Park Thurs. Oct.9th 5:30 - 8:00pm Historic Bethabara Park 2147 Bethabara Road W.S. 924-8191 Bethabara Concert Band & Family Evening/Halloween twist! Enjoy hayride among lighted jack-o lanterns, family-friendly ghost stories, music and more! Admission is free. Lewisville Car Shows Great looking Classic Cars can be seen in Lewisville at Pig N Out Barbeque on Sept 22nd & Oct 27 from 4 to 8. Also at Alex’s Restaurant on the 2nd Monday of the month 4 to 8 pm at Alex’s Restaurant NEW EMAIL ADDRESS FOR EVENTS ONLY. Please send your upcoming events, well in advance to [email protected] or if necessary call 978-1336 www.OurCommunityPress.com Book Lovers’ Club: The Clemmons Branch Library’s Book Lovers’ Club meets every first Monday of the month (unless the date falls on a holiday). Free and open to the public. September 8th at 7:00 p.m. with a discussion of Secret Keeper by Kate Morton & October 6th at 7:00 p.m. a discussion of Serena by Ron Rash. Winston-Salem, NC- Historic Bethabara Park - 14th annual Apple Fest Sept. 20th 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. Fried apple pies, apple cider and other apple products. Enjoy music, dancing, children’s games and activities, book signings, craft vendors, colonial reenactors and more. Also, pick the winner at the “Hogway Speedway: The Official Racing Pigs.” Admission is free but there will be a charge for crafts, food, and drinks. The Shepherds Center offers many Senior programs right here in Lewisville and in Winston Salem. Call for details. (336) 748-0217 Vienna Civic Club 4th Friday each month at 6:30 Brookstown UMC for the September meeting. Check with Gail Elliott for location of other meetings 945-5909 3 _ Out and About Town Continued September 11 Bethabara Concert Band and Family Evening-9/11 Memorial Concert-5:30-8:00 pm Historic Bethabara Park 2147 Bethabara Road Winston-Salem, NC 27106 (336) 924-8191 [email protected] Lewisville Branch Library Preschool Storytimes - Tuesdays at 10:30am Sept. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th & October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers are invited. We'll read books, color, and do plenty of singing and dancing. Call 703-2940 for more information. Toddler Storytimes - Wednesdays Sept. 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th & October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th Children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers. We'll read stories, sing and dance, do fingerplays, and color pictures to take home. Halloween Books Alive October 25th 10:30 am Books come alive at this Halloween celebration. Grades K-3. Costumes welcome. Book Clubs Tuesday at 2 Book Club & October 7th at 2pm The Tuesday at Two book club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 2pm. Discussing the On the Same Page book Serena by Ron Rash. Free and open to the Public. Friends Book Club September 23rd - The Friends of the Library Book Club, to discuss the book, "Serena" by Ron Rash. This title is the On the Same Page Community Reading Program. Free and open to the public Teen/Tween Wii Gaming Sept.4th, 25th at 3:30pm & Oct.2nd and 23rd at 3:30pm. Meets the 1st and 4th Thursday of each month 3:30pm. Book Sale Preview Night October 9th 6pm-8pm Friends of the Lewisville Library members get to shop early at the Fall Book Sale. Non-Member can join at the door. Become a member for only $10 for individuals and $5 for students and seniors. Friends Book Sale Oct. 10th- 10am to 6pm Friends of Lewisville Library invite you to shop for great deals at their annual Fall Book Sale Friends Book Sale October 11th 10am-3pm Friends of the Lewisville Library invite you to shop for great deals at their annual Fall Book Sale. Friends members can fill a bag for only $3, non-members pay $5. Investing in Mutual Funds for Retirees and Near Retirees October 21st 7pm Join us for a free investment seminar presented by Dr. Hungerford .at Lewisville Library Starlight Movie Night Friday October 3rd 7 to 10 pm featured movie Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2 rated PG Lewisville Town Square Shalloween Carnival for Kids October 18th rain date October 25th. Come in costume games and prizes. Lewisville Town Square (Shallowford Town Square) Due to possible date changes please check town website for confirmation. www.LewisvilleNC.net Community Festival Brookstown United Methodist Church 6274 Yadkinville Road, Pfafftown, NC 27040 945-3029; Sept. 13th 9:00am-2:00 Kid’s Tractor Pull, Indian Drums, Musical Groups. Silent Auction, $1 tickets for a homemade Quilt, Country Store, Aunt B’s Bakery and more. Serving Breakfast 7:00am-10:30am Biscuits, Country Ham, Tenderloin, Sausage, Bacon, Eggs & Omelet Station Serving Lunch 11:00am-1:30pm Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Chicken Sandwich, Fish & Fries 945-3209 Clemmons Locksmith 766-8800 This is the real Clemmons Locksmith Family owned and operated for over 35 years. Call Brad. Residential - Commercial & some automotive www.OurCommunityPress.com 5 Whispering Winds, Wild Flowers and Wine Westbend Vineyards and Winery for sale Westbend and the historical Hauser Home for sale; 42 acres with 15 acres planted Tasting room and Event Center this is the oldest Vinifera Producing Winery in North Carolina Villa Appalaccia Located right off the Parkway in VA one mile from Chateau Morrisette. An Italianinspired Villa 5000 square feet 3 levels the top level is 750.00 sf and is living space, on the first level are 3 areas each 750 sq.ft. Outdoor Tasting and Food areas, below 2100 sq.ft, concrete production and barrel storage, 350 ft bonded lab and 350 bonded storage storing up to 8000 gals in addition 750 sq ft for Barrel storage.. All situated with stunning views and a relaxing environment with a wood-fired brick oven and an Italian music garden for entertainment. Included are 4 acres on the park way and a 40 acre parcel with about 7 acres of producing vines. The wines are out of this world, if you try, you will buy.1.350,000.00 Villa Appalaccia The Look and Taste of Italy Contact Robin Weant 336-407-3033 www.patriaproperties.com [email protected] Pig N Out Barbecue TFW Fitness Lose fat, tone up, feel GREAT! Strength training, metabolic training and yoga classes offered 336-403-6101 6485 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville 27023 www.tfw-ws.com www.facebook.com/TrainingForWarriorsWinstonSalem 6 6489 Shallowford Rd. Lewisville 336-946-1283 Open Monday thru Saturday 11-9 A winning team right here in Lewisville Another Great Accomplishment Meadowlark Middle School is getting a new bridge to the portable classrooms, thanks to Jorian Stevens of Troop 731 at Clemmons United Methodist Church. Jorian, is a rising sophomore at West Forsyth began writing his Eagle Scout Project Proposal at the age of 14, right after graduating from Meadowlark. He expected to have it completed before the summer was over. At the time, he had no idea what it would take for a project of this magnitude. Now thirteen months and $4260 in donations later, he is ready to break ground. He hopes to complete it by August 17th when the teachers return. This past March, Jorian finally had everything he needed to get a permit. His next obstacle was that he could not begin construction until he had all the materials. He started fundraising July 1st to earn the $4260 necessary to build. He now has all the commitments he needs from material and monetary donations combined. Jorian has since obtained the building permit, had a mini excavator and operators services donated and has ordered the utilities to be located through city link. He is currently ready to break ground. The only thing he needs now is 8 or 9 days of good weather. Good luck to you, Jorian. Ms. Ruby Gallagher and Grand Master Ginger Gallagher competed in the U.S. Open ISKA World Martial Arts Championships in Orlando, FL in July and brought home 7 awards. Ms. Gallagher won 3rd in weapons, 4th in traditional kata and 3rd in sparring. Grand Master Gallagher won 2nd in weapons, 2nd in creative kata, 5th in traditional kata and 4th in sparring. “We’re proud of their hard training and of how they represented Karate International.” said the Jorian Stevens – 15yrs, Town of Lewisville Student spokesperson for Karate International of Lewisville. Leadership Committee for 4 years, West High School Publisher’s Note: Karate International of Lewisville has shooting club for archery, shotgun, rifle and orienteering, won many awards since they have been competing. JROTC, Life Scout, Venture Crews 731 & A Note To Our Readers The US Post Office has weight restrictions on 933, National Youth Leadership Trained, pieces mail sent through their Every Door YoungAmerica Direct Mail program. We are providing the best Foundation-Youth quality paper possible, to fall within the guide- Leadership Conferences. He is lines of the post office. trained in Adult CPR/ Please bear with us as we find just the right paper at the right weight. We prefer to mail Our AED, First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, Community Press as opposed to sitting it on a and Lifesaving. shelf with all the other publications. Our readers enjoy receiving it in their mailbox. 7 www.handysmiles.com handysmiles.com ANDY & HAN H S DY R D H20 OR THODONTICS Winston Salem (336)765-7870 8 Lexington Advance (336)249-7086 (336)766-3052 Health Information Lupus Awareness Month Everyone knows the month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There’s no doubting it, with all the pink ribbons, Race for the Cure, media reminders and a host of other great functions. The effort that has gone in to making October Breast Cancer Awareness Month is commendable. The results are amazing. But did you know there is another serious health issue which has October as it’s awareness month? Probably not. Most people are as unaware of Lupus, as they are of October being Lupus Awareness Month. Our mission is familiarize you with the facts on Lupus. So next October, perhaps you’ll think of both of these serious illnesses. The following information is provided by The Lupus Foundation of the Triad. Lupus Erythematosis is a chronic inflammatory and sometimes disabling disease, which causes the body to fight against itself. There are three types of Lupus: Discoid (DLE), primary skin involvement; Systemic (SLE), the more serious form, which can affect the heart, blood vessels, lungs, kidneys, nervous system, blood, skin, joints, brain, muscles, tendons, membranes, or any combination of these; and Drug Induced Lupus (DILE), which usually disappears when certain prescription drugs are discontinued. Lupus is NOT a contagious or malignant disease. Lupus may produce one or any combination of the following symptoms: excessive fatigue and weakness, low grade fever, chills, muscle aches, blood cell changes, kidney problems, joint pain, and/or swelling, skin rashes, chest pain, weight loss, shortness of breath, adverse reaction to the sun and other damaging lights, mouth and nasal ulcers, mental changes, or paralysis. Lupus can be fatal with severe blood cell changes, kidney problems, heart problems and/ or lung problems. Symptoms may come and go rapidly and seem unbelievable to others. Most lupus patients look well when symptoms are not present. They may sometimes feel it’s all in his or her mind. Lupus can mime almost any other disease; there are blood tests that can be run to help your doctor in diagnosis. With early, accurate diagnosis and proper treatment, the Lupus patient today has a better chance for a long life than was true 10 to 20 years ago. The cause of Lupus is unknown. Research has shown that symptoms of Lupus may show an increase during times of emotional and physical stress, excessive sun, florescent and other UV lights, heat or other environmental exposures, infections, fatigue, following pregnancy, and certain medications in some persons. Lupus research is being done at many medical centers across the country LFA - WINSTON - TRIAD LUPUS CHAPTER NCLF, Inc. 336-768-1493 - 888-768-1493 [email protected] “LUPUS IS MORE PREVALENT THAN MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, CYSTIC FIBROSIS, SICKLE CELL ANEMIA AND CEREBRAL PALSY COMBINED AND CAN BE JUST AS SERIOUS.” Lupus affects men, women, and children of all ages and races, with about 90% being women in the childbearing years. Approximately 35,000 North Carolinians are diagnosed with Lupus. Folks may have the disease and not be aware of it due to the difficulty of diagnosis. Lupus 9 Lewisville Optical Eye Care Dr. Rickey Sipe Serving Lewisville Since 1973 EXAMINATIONS Himalayan Sea Salt available through Beyond Balance Yoga Whatever the reason for your sore muscles, a good workout or just a long day, a soothing bath with Himalayan Sea Salt will help you relax and recover. Himalayan Sea Salt [email protected] 10 Children, Adults, Diabetics, Eye Infection, Injury Glasses and Bifocal/Astigmatism Contacts Try the ACUVUE BIFOCAL for near and far distance or the new CIBA BIFOCAL Accepting Most Insurance Plans The Oaks Shopping Center 6758 Shallowford Road Lewisville, NC 27023 336-945-3716 EVERY LOCAL BUSINESS SHOULD BE IN THIS DIRECTORY! Help your neighbors find you for as little as $35 for an entire year. Business name, location, phone number, and web address, all available in print and online for at least one full year. Our Community Business Directory Sure you can “Google” it, but you may not get the right information. Just ask Brad, the owner of Clemmons Locksmith. Better yet, Google it. How many come up under Clemmons Locksmith. I, along with others, called what looked like the right number but it was a totally different company. Online is not always correct Our directory will not have those mistakes. Conrad Road between Lewisville and Pfafftown Don’t miss this opportunity. It will be the best Clemmons, Lewisville, Pfafftown $35 you’ve ever invested in your business with closely surrounding neighbors 978-1336 Don’t forget about our FREE online subscriptions to Our Community Press. Now you will receive the publication before it even hits the streets. Go to our site to fill out the registration form. Your information is confidential. www.OurCommunityPress.com 6SDUURZ·VNest Local Art Vintage Furniture Wed ² Sat 11 ² 5 6253 Shallowford Rd. Lewisville, NC. ENJOY SHOPPING AT OUR STORE & MARK YOUR CALENDERS ! 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(336)782‐1513 www.tuckerortho.com facebook.com/tuckerortho Lewisville Family and Pediatric Dentistry is now Southern Dental Associates Family and Pediatric Dentistry TEE TIME How to gain more distance with your Driver! by Steve Nixon PGA When golfers start losing distance, it’s only natural to try to hit harder or swing faster. But this is the opposite of what we should be doing. It will be a waste of Power. We should swing with less effort. One of the hardest things for a player is to learn to pace their swings. Doctors: Jonathan Liner, Romi Farber, Chad Shobe, Thomas Browder, Amy Kinlaw & J. Carter Ward Whether you are considering simple preventive care to complex restorative and cosmetic treatments, our practice is devoted to your comprehensive care. Our Lewisville location offers a wide variety of services including general and cosmetic dentistry, endodontics and pediatric dentistry. Please visit our website for additional information on our doctors and the services we provide. New Advance Location Now Open Specializing in Pediatric Dentistry Providing excellent service and care to children from infancy through adolescence in a fun atmosphere Southern Dental Associates 6570 Shallowford Lewisville, NC 27023 336-945-5555 135 Medical Drive Advance, NC 27006 336-998-KIDS www.Southerndentalnc.com As the old saying goes, “You must feel the force before you can force the feel”. The correct feel for force starts with the motion of the lower body (feet & legs). The feet control the force of the lower body. The motion then works on up to a free arm swing with a full turn. There will be little feel for this motion if the grip pressure is too tight. A tight grip builds up tension in the arms and shoulders. Proper grip pressure creates a sense of timing, allowing the body to have a smooth flowing motion from start to finish, not a series of abrupt actions. Don’t misunderstand me. I am not saying you will have a relaxed swing. You cannot stay completely relaxed and free from all tension. In fact, the weight of the club swinging will create a slight tension. Tension is the biggest robber of motion! So to start regaining distance: Don’t be power oriented. Seek the knowledge of my 5 simple body actions which will swing the club in the best plane for that individual to strike the ball in dead center of the clubface. For example: Many swings that travel over 100 miles an hour get less distance than a swing at 85 miles a hour. Why? The 85 mph was hit on the sweet spot. The over 100 missed the sweet spot by a fraction. Speed doesn’t mean much if the contact is off-center. Help Our Community Press Please Send us info on Fall & Winter Festivals in our area, for our next issue and website. Thank you [email protected] 14 www.OurCommunityPress.com Driving Etiquette Tips for Mannerly Driving: 1. Speed Limit - Speed limits are posted all over the place. I must admit, it is really hard for me to make my car do only 25 or 35 mph (miles per hour) Yet some signs implore people to do just that on small roads. Highway driving is another story. If you cannot do at least the speed limit, for whatever reason, you should be driving in the right lane on highways, not the left lane. The left lane is for faster moving vehicles or for passing slower vehicles. If you are driving below the speed limit in the left lane, people will appear to be driving in your trunk. So, no disrespect intended but please move to the right lane. It may prevent an accident. 2. The Car Horn - What were these people thinking when they invented the car horn? Oh, that’s right, they were thinking of people avoiding accidents and they were right! People have been frowning on the use of horns for a while now. Personally, if I stand a chance of hitting someone or someone hitting me, please honk the horn. I agree you don’t have to lean on the horn, usually a toot or two will do the trick. The horns are really there for a reason. People have blind spots on their cars and may need to be told your car is in their blind spot. 3. Let them go! - I absolutely hate when I’m trying to pull out of a parking lot or driveway and the light has turned red. The oncoming cars slow down to a crawl, then the driver of the closest one looks the other way, as if to say, “Oh I didn’t see you there.” as they block the driveway. Then I’m stuck until a courteous person waves me in. Thank you to the courteous people and boo hiss to the head turners. Let people in, it doesn’t even delay you 30 seconds. The people appreciate it and you will feel good about doing the right thing. Remember the golden rule, “Treat others the way you would like to be treated.” 4. Waving digits - This is a terrible one. Yes, I think you know what I’m talking about. I’ve seen people looking prim and proper and suddenly someone cuts them off (also rude). They then proceed to yell, shake their head, and wave their digits in the air. I’ve also seen it with children in the car. I must say that action disgusts me. When your thirteen year old does that in front of the grandparents one day, can you really yell at them? I think not. Kids watch, listen, learn and repeat. So lets try to clean it up out there. Think what you want in your head, just don’t express it. 5. The Big Cut-Off - It happens. I noticed a lot of men in pick up trucks do this number. Nothing against men or pick up trucks, I like them both. But I think perhaps the ego in that big old vehicle gets out of whack. Who’s gonna hit it, a little lady in a sedan? No, just because you can be rude, doesn’t mean you should. Unless your wife is in their giving birth, easy does it. You’ll get to your destination and you won’t aggravate other people on the road. I have to admit, I sound like the little old lady from Pasadena or someone similar giving this advice, but believe me when I’m behind the wheel I’m different and frankly, I’m always in a hurry myself. But I don’t cut people off or wave digits. I don’t take the fast lane if I’m not driving fast enough. I let people in from other lanes and driveways and I will honk my horn rather than hit you. La w Of Law Offfice of Amanda Phillips 336.945.4500 R epr esenting Injur ed W or ker s Re presenting Injured Wor ork ers www.OurCommunityPress.com 15 RANDOLPH C. HENNING, ARCHITECT 6285 Shallowford Road, Suite 130 Lewisville, NC 27023 (336) 946-2445 www.rcharchitect.com established January 1, 1993 / licensed in NC, SC, VA, GA, FL The Plumbing Works Try out our Back to School Special: A Free Uniform & 10 Weeks of Classes for Only $169* KI of Lewisville 6497 Shallowford Rd (336) 945-5063 kilewisville.com KI of Winston-Salem KI of Clemmons 4685-F Yadkinville Rd 3418 Kinnamon Village Loop (336) 922-0153 (336) 608-2800 kiws.net kiclemmons.net Kitchen, Bath & Whole house Plumbing Repair & Installation The Plumbing Works provides quality plumbing services at very affordable rates. From plumbing repair and installation to warranty work, our plumbing company is proud to offer you more than 20 years of experience in the plumbing industry. We service your home as if it were our very own. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; for emergencies. *Limited time offer. For new students only. At participating locations 336-345-6984 16 Enchanted Cottage Rubber Stamps, Scrapbooks & Paper Crafts The Bargain Store -60% The Clearance Room Classes Free Demo’s Make-N-Takes 35000+ Rubber Stamps 1000+ Papers Stickers, Ribbons, Charms & Adhesives Die’s Embellishments .. . • 6275 Shallowford Rd. Lewisville, North Carolina 27023 * Just 5 minutes west of Winston Salem . 336-945-5889 www.EnchantedCottageNC.com School Bus Safety Have your children put everything they carry in a backpack or school bag so that they won´t drop things along the way. Have them wear bright, contrasting colors so they will be more easily seen by drivers. Make sure they leave home on time so they can walk to the bus stop and arrive before the bus is due. Walk your young child to the bus stop and have older children walk in groups. There is safety in numbers; groups are easier for drivers to see. Practice good pedestrian behavior: walk on the sidewalk, if there is no sidewalk, stay out of the street. If you must walk in the street, walk single file, face traffic and stay as close to the edge of the road as you can. Stop and look left, right and then left again if you must cross the street. Do the same thing at driveways and alleys. Don´t let your child play running games or push and shove at the bus stop. It is dangerous near traffic. Make sure your child stands at least 10 feet (5 giant steps) from the road while waiting for the bus. The child will then be out of the way of traffic. Have younger children practice taking 5 giant steps to become familiar with 10 feet. Warn children that, if they drop something, they should never pick it up. Instead, they should tell the driver and follow the driver´s instructions. If they bend over to pick up a dropped object, they might not be seen by the driver and could be hurt if the driver pulls away from the stop Remind children to look to the right before they step off the bus. Drivers in a hurry sometimes try to sneak by busses on the right. Teach your children to secure loose drawstrings and other objects that may get caught in the handrail or door of the bus as they are exiting. Give your child a note or follow your school´s procedures if you would like for the child to get off at a stop other than the one they are assigned. The driver isn´t allowed to let a child off at another stop without written permission. If you meet your child at the bus stop after school, wait on the side where the child will be dropped off, not across the street. Children can be so excited at seeing you after school that they dash across the street and forget the safety rules. Children should talk quietly, be courteous to the driver and follow the driver´s instructions. Children should stay seated during the entire bus ride and keep the aisles clear. Information provided by NCBUSSAFETY.ORG www.OurCommunityPress.com 17 by Rachael Taylor or April The Benefits of Yoga by April Liner, RYT200 Huge radio telescopes are used to scan the heavens, searching out the faintest signal. The larger telescope, the fainter the signal it can detect. If we listen to our body, we can pick up the faintest, earliest warnings that something is amiss. These messages can be detected long before the health issue becomes serious. Ignore these warnings, and your body may have to literally scream to get your attention! Be sensitive to things like: · Changes in digestion or intestinal gas · Pain when attempting to turn or bend · A persistent cough or throat clearing · Increased frequency of urination · Sudden loss or increase of weight · Dark circles under the eyes · Inability to fall asleep or stay asleep If you’ve been waiting for a problem to “go away on its own,” call our practice for a thorough examination. Dr. Maureen Work, D.C. 5919 James Street Ste. C. Clemmons, NC 27012 336-766-3993 www.bodycarechiropracticinc.com Yoga provides many benefits, physically and mentally. Listed below are just a few of the ways in which yoga is beneficial Yoga improves flexibility, Increases strength, Helps with balance, Reduces stress, Improves breathing Promotes digestion Lower blood pressure Relieves back pain Improves focus, Improves circulation, CICCIONE’S RESTAURANT An Italian Family Restaurant 156 Lowes Foods Drive Lewisville, NC 27023 Yoga creates a feeling of grounding & stability Yoga is a great way to improve the quality of your life Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Pizza Special $8.99 large Cheese Pizza take out only Tuesday is Pasta Night Pasta Dishes includes bread, salad and a soft drink all for just $8.99 It is always advisable to check with your doctor before starting any physical activity, if you have health concerns. 18 336-945-4619 We Deliver www.ciccionesrestaurant.com Halloween Safety For Kids and Make sure youngsters are Adults accompanied by an adult. Dress children in bright or neon colors. It is better to give wrapped candy. Cookies and other unwrapped items may be tossed by parents, unless you know the family very well. If their costume is dark put neon tape on it in a few spots, in order for drivers to see them. Keep your outside light on during Trick or Treat hours in order for people to not fall on the steps or in the driveway. Unfortunate but true, tell your children not to eat any of the candy until they are back home. Once you’ve run out of treats, turn off your light. Go over everything the children have collected Do not open your door to after your light is turned off. to make sure pieces are wrapped. If something looks odd do not let them eat it. Happy Halloween Call me today to discuss your options. Some people think Allstate only protects your car. Truth is, Allstate can also protect your home or apartment, your boat, motorcycle - even your retirement and your life. And the more of your world you put in Good Hands®, the more you can save. LEN BLUITT, MBA (336) 924-5336 THE BLUITT AGENCY 4670-B YADKINVILLE ROAD PFAFFTOWN [email protected] Insurance subject to terms, qualifications and availability. Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company, Allstate Indemnity Company. Life insurance and annuities issued by Lincoln Benefit Life Company, Lincoln, NE, Allstate Life Insurance Company, Northbrook, IL, and American Heritage Life Insurance Company, Jacksonville, FL. In New York, Allstate Life Insurance Company of New York, Hauppauge, NY. Northbrook, IL. © 2010 Allstate Insurance Company. 19 Hooked On The outdoors By Mike Johnson As I mentioned in an article a while ago, I am a certified “halfback”…..someone who grew up in the Northeast, moved to Florida, and has now found their way halfway back up the Eastern seaboard to proudly call North Carolina home. While it has been some 40 odd years since growing up in the Northeast, the many years of living in Florida did not dim my memory of places that actually experiences all 4 seasons throughout the course of the year. Part of the excitement about moving from Florida to North Carolina was to be able to experience 4 seasons again, and for my kids to see a place where not every day is 80 degrees and sunny For me Fall was and still is my favorite of the 4 seasons….something about the cool, crispness in the air, the changing of the colors on the trees, and the onset of football season just has and will always make this time of year my favorite. Now that said, some now 5+ years living here my attempt to embrace and enjoy the season I so love is to use a term my son uses often a “FAIL”….2 of the things I have really wanted to do each Fall I have yet to successfully do….yes I guess despite good reasons why these did not happen….maybe my son was right….FAIL! First, apple picking. I fondly remember doing this while growing up….it was something we did as a family, and believe it or not it was also something I did as a “first date activity” on that rare occasion when I got up enough nerve to ask that special girl out from school (so in other words I spent a lot of time picking apples with my family verses girlfriends while growing up). In all honesty one really doesn’t need the abundance of apples you’ll pick in a day, but it does not diminish the fun that can be had enjoying the weather and looking for just those perfect specimens to fill your bushel. Apple pie, apple butter, apple sauce anyone? For more information about apple picking oppornities and the right time to do this (our one attempt at this here was one week after all the tress had been picked) in our area check out: www.pickyourown.org/NCpiedmont.htm. My next “Fall Fail” is not something I did growing up, but has intrigued me for some strange reason since moving here. I have wanted to do the whole corn maze thing. You know after the corn is harvested, some places cut a series of mazelike paths through the stalks and then leave it to people to start at one end of the path and try to find their way out. The one time we attempted this here was long after I guess was peak “mazing” time so when we arrived there was just a few sad very wilted and sporadic stalks left….needless to say the family was none too happy with me about that. This year we, or maybe it will just be me, will attempt this again….so you know I will be checking this link to find the right place and time to do this: www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org/NCppumpkins.php#listings. Before wrapping up….a word about our first ever fishing tournament. Since this article needed to be put to press before the end of the tournament (August 31st) we will be announcing our winners in the next publication. We have had a few entries, maybe not as many as we hoped for….but we will crown a champion who will earn bragging rights for the year, and receive a couple dozen doughnuts. Until then my friends, get outside, enjoy this most beautiful of seasons….before we all blink you know Winter will be upon us again (I know Ugh after what we went through last Winter). Oh yeah…Fall is a great time to fish too…and for those that do…Tight Lines!!!! 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