Sophie October 2014

October 2014 Priceless

Sophie Celebrates 9 Years!

Featuring

Dr. Emilie Ralston of Asheville Breast Center

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An Applicious Autumn

Reflections of Fall

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Celebrates

Enjoy photos from Sophie’s 9th Anniversary party.

34 | Mountain Mornings Camile Wick shares Julia Fosson’s compassion for the River Arts District.

38 | Crafty Girl Get ready for Halloween with these crafty ideas.

39 | All About Paul Kline goes batty for bats.

46 | Garden Bloomers Betty Sharpless explains why now is a great time to plant a tree.

Cake by Karen Donatelli Photo by Kirsten Fuchs

Table of Contents Features 20 | Seeing More Clearly Dr. Emilie Ralston of Asheville Breast Center shares new innovative technology.

31 | Born To Serve District Court Judge, Ed Clontz’s story of humble beginnings.

Beauty & Fashion

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22 | Fall For Style Original fashions and accessories from Traveling Chic Boutique.

Sophie Celebrates 9 Years!

28 | A Survivor’s Makeover Jacqui Perry gives Deborah Darling a new look.

Healthy Living 42 | Let’s Get Cooking!

Debi Manfre shares readers’ yummy apple recipes.

43 | Tried and True Jackie Brown whips up some applicious carmel sauce.

Home & Garden 32 | Chiming In Susan Reinhardt is ready for autumn.

48 | Flower Bulbs Planting Guide Follow these guidelines for successful spring flowers.

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Vincent Grassia Managing Editor

JeanAnn Taylor Creative Editor

Debi Manfre Production Manager

Lisa Gallagher Creative Services Specialist

Adalee Elkins Contributor

50 | Sun and Soil Kristina Urquhart shares her thoughts on recycling autumn leaves.

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Karen Shepard

12 | Quick Tips A variety of inspiration and information.

16 | Sophie Celebrates You! The accomplishments and achievements of our readers are highlighted.

18 | So-Social Favorite picks from social media expert, Kirsten Fuchs.

37 | Real Men Read Sophie 52 | Meg’s Movie Review Meg gives “Get On Up” 7 out of 10 stars.

54 | Betty’s Book Review Read Betty’s thoughts on Messages To The Heart.

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SOPHIE MAGAZINE 22 Garfield Street, Suite 100 Asheville, NC 28803 828.210.0340 sophiemagazine.com Distributed throughout WNC, Sophie is a complimentary monthly magazine for today’s woman. Contributions are welcome and may be sent via e-mail. Include your name, address, and phone number, so we can contact you if we decide to print your submission. Sophie reserves the right to edit any editorial submissions. Sophie also reserves the right to refuse any advertisement or article that is deemed inappropriate for the publication. No portion of Sophie may be reproduced without permission of the publisher. None of the information herein is intended as medical or professional advice.

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Contributor Question

We’re celebrating Autumn and Sophie’s 9th Anniversary this month so we asked our contributors to share their thoughts on both.

AMY RENIGAR

ANGELA RAMSEY

Two years ago this month, I met with JeanAnn for an interview about my new position as Executive Director with Girls on the Run of WNC. A few weeks earlier, JeanAnn had confirmed that Sophie was willing to be a Presenting Media Sponsor of GOTR and asked to interview me for our first feature. I was already in awe of JeanAnn because I’d heard her story of survivorship during my work with the American Cancer Society. I always felt inspired when I picked up a copy of Sophie and saw her genuine smile, so I was looking forward to talking with her about the amazing team of girls I was coaching that session and the positive influence Girls on the Run has on the lives of so many young girls.

Fall is my absolute favorite time of year! All of the beautiful colors remind me of God’s blessings & just how much we have to be thankful for. I plan to take in every moment & enjoy each day with my family!

What I did not anticipate when I sat down with JeanAnn on a sunny, autumn afternoon was the ease with which I opened up about my personal connection to the mission of GOTR and how my challenges during adolescence impacted the way I lead the organization. Our conversation brought tears to my eyes more than once, and I felt a new level of kinship with and admiration of JeanAnn. Her heartfelt passion for her work as Sophie’s Editor helped me to feel confident and reassured in my new leadership role with GOTR. I continue to gain insight and inspiration from JeanAnn in the pages of Sophie, when visiting their website and with each interaction with her.

Thank you Sophie and JeanAnn for your support of Girls on the Run of WNC and me personally!

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BETTY SHARPLESS So this is my memory of early Sophie days, before it was even a magazine I saw the gleam of potential in Jean Ann Taylor’s eye and the determination in her spine to make Sophie a success. The national awards won by Sophie this year are a testament to what one small woman can do when she puts her mind to it.

Oh boy am I ready for autumn!

Autumn means soups and fresh greens from the garden and TRAVEL time! Hooray for autumn!

KRISTINA URQUHART We are ready for autumn! My boots and scarves are eagerly waiting to be worn, three cords of wood are soon to be delivered, several bushels of homegrown and handpicked apples are waiting to be turned into applesauce, and our baby is taking more steps independently each day.

Bring on autumn!

DEBI MANFRE

I love Autumn. It’s a time where nature has it’s last burst of color before winter sets in. I especially love going to the Farmers’ Market and smelling the fresh picked apples and seeing the huge collection of pumpkins for sale.

Congratulations Sophie on your 9th birthday! Thank you JeanAnn for giving me the opportunity be a part of such a wonderful magazine.

I look forward to celebrating many more Sophie birthdays!

JACQUI PERRY

Autumn is my favorite time of year! I love the chilly nights, warm days and making homemade soups and chili!!!!!!

Thank you JeanAnn and Sophie for making me a part of the team for the last 7 years!!! I can’t wait to see what this next year brings!!!!

MEG HALE BRUNTON My husband and I are having a particularly special Fall because we have just bought a new home and will be moving into it this season.

This will be the first time that he and I have lived together without roommates. We are hoping to make great memories in this house, have and raise our children in it, and maybe even grow old and retire in it.

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From the Editor

Thank you to my sweet hubby Paul, for his steady support and for never complaining when I spend weekends working on Sophie projects.

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ere we are celebrating another Sophie Magazine Anniversary! I’ve said this so many times, but I want to take this opportunity again to say THANK YOU to everyone!

Day to day life in the publication industry is often so hectic with deadlines, obligations and various commitments. Yet, when I see the smiles and hear the compliments, I know the hard work is worth all the sweat and tears. I love being the editor of Sophie, and I’m truly honored to share the stories and photography from so many authors, artists, and designers.

Thank you Karen Donatelli of Donatelli’s Bakery, for providing this absolutely stunning (and delicious) Pink cake!

We had a wonderful party to celebrate our 9th Anniversary.

These photos tell the story of how Sophie has touched the lives of so many of you. Thank you for letting me be a small part of your world.

JeanAnn Taylor editor@sophiemagazine.com

We’re confident, strong, and we like who we are. We’re smart and sophisticated. We’re savvy. We have panache. We’re not afraid to take risks.

We’re edgy and we’re real. We know what we want, and we’re willing to work to make our dreams come true.

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Sophie’s th Anniversary Celebration

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Photography by Kirsten Fuchs

Susan Reinhardt and Meg Hale Brunton pose for the camera.

New friends, Larisa Morillo and Olga Kovalsky, share a special bond.

Pretty ladies Pamela Hart, Patricia Martin Betts, and Claire Martin.

From ballet class to Sophie Magazine, Betty Sharpless and JeanAnn have been friends for many years.

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Stephanie Tomatis, Carley Brandau, Haley Nocik, and Selena Delangre enjoy the company and the food!

Debbie Warren and Rick Jenkins offer Cheers to Sophie!

JeanAnn and Catherine Reed catch up.

Colonel Tom Cathey visits with JeanAnn. 10 | Sophie OCTOBER 2014

Shelby Shields and Marilyn Hughes, loyal supporters of Sophie Magazine.

JeanAnn chats with Susie and Judge Ed Clontz.

Shirley Frisbee enjoys the yummy mashed potato bar!

Megan ShefďŹ eld and Jim Graves share a laugh together.

Debi Manfre is ready to celebrate.

This smart little man, Aidan Alexander Kovalsky-Sterritt, reads Sophie with YeKaterina Degtyareva.

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Quick Tips

History Of Pumpkin Carving What most people don’t know is that Halloween is actually based on an ancient Celtic holiday known as Samhain (pronounced “sow wan”), which means “summer’s end”. It was the end of the Celtic year, starting at sundown on October 31st and going through to sundown November 1st. It was a night to honor loved ones that had passed on since the veil between their realm and ours is at it’s thinnest on that night.

Celebrated for centuries by the Celts of old, Witches and many other nature based religions, it is the most magical night of the year. It is the Witches’ New Year, and the Last Harvest. Although the religious significance of it has passed for the general public, Halloween is a “magical” night for all!

On this magical night, glowing jack-o-lanterns, carved from turnips or gourds, were set on porches and in windows to welcome deceased loved ones, but also to act as protection against malevolent spirits. Burning lumps of coal were used inside as a source of light, later to be replaced by candles. When European settlers, particularly the Irish, arrived in America they found the native pumpkin to be larger, easier to carve and seemed the perfect choice for jack-o-lanterns.

Halloween didn’t really catch on big in this country until the late 1800’s and has been celebrated in so many ways ever since!

Sunflower

| fun flower facts

• The scientific name of sunflowers is Helianthus, Helia for sun and Anthus for flower.

• Sunflowers are a great choice for planting to attract birds to your yard.

• Sunflower seeds are rich in oil, which they store as a source of energy and food.

The seeds are crushed to give us oil which can be used for cooking.

• Sunflower heads consist of 1,000 to 2,000 individual flowers joined together by a receptacle base. The large petals around the edge of a sunflower head are individual ray flowers which do not develop into seed.

• A single sunflower can have up to 2,000 seeds.

• Kansas has been nicknamed The Sunflower State.

The sunflower became the state flower here in 1903.

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The Story Behind Candy Corn According to oral tradition, George Renninger, a candymaker at the Wunderlee Candy Company in Philadelphia, invented the revolutionary tri-color candy in the 1880s. The Goelitz Confectionery Company brought the candy to the masses at the turn of the 20th century. The company, now called Jelly Belly Candy Co., has the longest history in the industry of making candy corn -- although the method has changed, it still uses the original recipe.

• When the Goelitz Confectionery Company first produced candy corn, it was called “Chicken Feed.” The boxes were illustrated with a colorful rooster logo and a tag line that read “Something worth crowing for.”

• In 1950, the price of candy corn was just 25 cents per pound.

• You don’t have to wait for Halloween to indulge in the mellow creme candies -- celebrate National Candy Corn Day on October 30.

Source: bhg.com

Fall Cleaning & Home Maintenance Chore Checklist Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips “Trick or treat!” That’s the phrase shouted with glee by many a youngster across the country every Halloween night. But before your ghosts and goblins go out this year, parents should keep in mind these trick or treating safety tips to make sure the only howls are those of fun.

• Plan a route in advance. Avoid long paths by mapping out a route before leaving home.

• Require well-fitting shoes to be worn; preferably sneakers.

• Have each child carry or wear something lit, such as a flashlight, glow bracelet or necklace, or flashing attire for visibility.

• Avoid masks. If possible, skip the mask altogether and use non-toxic makeup to complete the costume.

• Only trick or treat at houses that are lit. Residents who do not wish to be bothered by trick or treaters often leave off their lights as a sign.

• Keep track of time and don’t trick or treat after 9 p.m. That allows ample time for children to trick or treat.

• Check your child’s candy. Sort through candy at the end of the night, be sure to throw away any candy that is not in its original wrapper or is open.

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Use Autumn’s brisk and breezy days to conquer deep-cleaning chores for a clean and comfortable winter home, and wrap up summer’s outdoor areas.

This Checklist will help you prepare home and hearth for the coming of winter: • Clean and store patio furniture, umbrellas, children’s summer toys.

• Touch up paint on trim, railings and decks. Use a wire brush to remove flaking paint; prime bare wood first.

• Check caulk around windows and doors. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations to re-caulk if needed.

• Inspect external doors and garage doors. Do they close tightly?

Install weather-stripping, door thresholds if needed.

• Wash interior and exterior windows.

• Drain and store garden hoses. Install insulating covers on exterior spigots. Have sprinkler systems blown free of water.

• Check gutters and downspouts. Clear of debris if necessary. In coldweather areas, consider installing heating cable to prevent ice dams.

• Inspect and clean your fireplaces and chimneys. Make sure your fireplaces are in working order. Have your chimneys cleaned by a licensed chimney sweep.

• Fertilize your lawn and plant fall bulbs. Clear leaves from your lawn, reseed patchy areas and fertilize your lawn with a phosphorous mix to ensure healthy grass in the spring. Mulch plants for winter protection.

• Pull refrigerator away from the wall, and vacuum the condenser coils. For bottom-mounted coils, use a long, narrow brush to clean coils of dust and debris.

• Schedule fall furnace inspections now. Don’t wait for the first cold night!

• Buy a winter’s supply of furnace filters. Change filters monthly for maximum energy savings and indoor comfort.

• Check safety devices. Take a minute to test and check your carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors to make sure that they are in working order. Change batteries as needed.

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What’s Your Flavor?

Jenna Goforth Jenna is a Senior at Asheville high school. She just started first job at her dad’s coffee house. Jenna loves reading and wants to act.

If you were a Disney Princess, which one would you be?

Ariel. Because we have the same color hair and I have wanted to be a mermaid since I was little.

Now that school is back in session, what are you most looking forward to?

It’s senior year so I am looking forward to all of the privileges that go along with that. For instance I can now take classes at AB Tech and I can have a free period if I want.

When you are home alone, what do you do that you would never do when your parents are there?

I sing really really loudly.

What is your favorite snack food?

Chocolate of any kind.

What book are you currently reading?

Catch-22 by Joseph Heller If you could have dinner with any celebrity, who would you choose?

Chris Evans. He plays Captain America.

What makes you feel really really happy?

Seeing my dog Watson every day when I get home from school.

Are you going to dress up for Halloween and if so, what will you be?

I’m probably not going to dress up this year. But, hypothetically if I was going to dress up I would be little red riding hood.

Do you like cold weather or warm weather and why?

I like fall and I like spring. I don’t like it when it’s too hot or too cold.

How do you like to express your creativity and uniqueness?

I take dance and voice lessons and acting lessons. I like to read and hang out with my friends.

Want to be featured in What’s Your Flavor?

Send an email to editor@sophiemagazine.com.

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Sophie Celebrates You!

Send your accomplishments, achievements, recognitions, and business news to writer@sophiemagazine.com. Include your full color photograph, saved as high quality JPEG at 300 dpi. Please limit the number of words to 35. Sophie reserves the right to edit content.

American Business Women’s Association is proud to announce their 2014 - 2015 Officers Kimberly MacAfoos - President; Lucretia Piercy - Vice President; Priscilla Lloyd -Secretary; and Toni Poppy - Treasurer.

Jacqueline D. Grant, partner at Roberts & Stevens Law Firm in Asheville, NC, has been elected as the President of the 28th Judicial District Bar for the 2014-2015 term. Jacqueline has served the District as President-Elect in 2013-2014 and Vice-President in 20122013.

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Tif fany Er vin, owner of Morning Glory Productions and a well-known media personality in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina, has been named a winner in the 2014 National Federation of Press Women Communications Contest.

Rosey Bily receiving the first Rosey Award for outstanding service to the Blue Ridge Toastmasters Club. Presented by past president and founding member Rick Fornoff.

Ashley McKinney, P.A.-C., has recently joined the team of medical providers at Parkway Medical Group, a service of Park Ridge Health in Hendersonville.

As a board-certified physician assistant, Ashley will provide care for patients of all ages.

Dr. Stephen T. Hill of the Medical Staff Services Depar tment at Mission Hospital has been recognized as the 2014 National Association Medical Staff Services Leadership Award winner for demonstrating excellence in the medical staff and credentialing services fields.

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So-Social (Sophie Online)

October Social Media Favorites From Sophie’s Social Empress: Kirsten Fuchs

“At the age of 12, I was forced to marry a stranger.””

FAVORITE PINTEREST FIND: Apple Sheet Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting It is Apple Season here in WNC and I am always on the hunt for new recipes to use with all the apples my family picks.

I found this yummy recipe on Pinterest via MotherThyme. com. If you make it, please post your photos on our Facebook page and let us know how it turned out! Find other great recipe ideas on Pinterest and be sure to follow Sophie’s “Recipes” Pinterest page!

FAVORITE BLOG OF THE YEAR!: HUMANS OF NEW YORK This is my absolute favorite blog that I follow!!! If you are a friend of mine on FB, you know how much I love it, because I talk about this site almost weekly! I repost Brandon’s photos and quotes constantly! This man has captured my heart and millions of others with his photography and dialogue with strangers of every kind. Some will make you cry, some will make you angry, some will make you laugh and all will make you grateful for what you have. Please, if you only follow one blogger on his site or via Facebook, let it be this one! humansofnewyork.com FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: UMI

I may have been the last person in town to try Umi’s Japanese cuisine. Searching for a new restaurant, my husband heard one of his employees talking about his favorite sushi spot. We do not go to Hendersonville nearly as much as we should. There are so many incredible restaurants there and Umi is at the top of my list! It is the best sushi I have ever tasted. The ingredients are so fresh and the atmosphere was very elegant, yet comfortable.

Umi is located at 633 N. Main St. in Hendersonville, NC. They are open for lunch, Monday - Friday, 11 am - 3 pm and Saturday and Sunday 12 noon - 3 pm. Their dinner hours are Monday - Thursday, 4:30 - 9:30 pm; Friday 4:30 - 10:30 pm; Saturday 3 - 10:30 pm and Sunday 3 - 9:30 pm. (828) 698-8048

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Why is breast density important?

“Breast density is important because dense tissue can hide cancerous tissue on a screening mammogram.”

How can you tell if you have dense breasts?

“You can’t tell your breast density by size, shape or texture.” Dr. Ralston explained. “It’s determined by your unique arrangement of breast tissue on your mammogram.” When studying your mammogram, your radiologist will determine your breast density and indicate it on your report.

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A Survivor’s Makeover Written and Coordinated by Jacqui Perry | Photography by Kirsten Fuchs Autumn is here and the colorful fall landscape changes our mountain scenery. But, pink is also a very important color in October and year around. This month we recognize breast cancer awareness. We celebrate all the survivors and listen to their inspiring, heartfelt stories. Meet our October makeover model, Deborah Darling. This beautiful woman has been through so much, but she is certainly a survivor with a message for all women.

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Jacqui: Reasons for a makeover vary each month. Why did you want a makeover?

Deborah: I was encouraged by my friends to get a makeover and tell my story. I was then asked by Sophie to be the October makeover model. For me personally, I wanted a makeover because of all the medication I take which has changed my body immensely. I wanted to do something different for myself. This makeover was perfect timing, as this month is breast cancer awareness month.

Jacqui: Tell me your story.

Deborah: Wow, where do I start? My story in a nutshell is this. In 2009 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. According to x-rays that I viewed with my Asheville doctor, I had cancer of the liver, lymph nodes, and bones. I truly didn’t feel right about the diagnosis and I got what I call a nudge from God to get a second opinion. I sought additional counsel in Chapel Hill, NC with Dr. David Ollila and Dr. Scott Hultman. They saved my life! My surgeries and recovery have not been easy, but I am alive. I did not have chemo or radiation. I had an Oncatype test which gave an actual diagnosis and the needed direction for treatment.

Jacqui: What are you most grateful for?

Deborah: God’s greatness, my beautiful daughters and sons-in-law and of course, my two grandchildren.

Jacqui: Just before the makeover, your arm was broken but that didn’t stop you.

Deborah: Of course not! I have a story to tell. I was hit by another car and my arm was broken. I have been through cancer so a broken arm will not stop me!

Jacqui: What is your message for women who may be diagnosed or going through breast cancer?

Deborah: The medication I am on has caused me to gain weight. So many women will not take the medication because they don’t want to gain weight. Take the medication!!!! I am alive today because of it. Do it for your loved ones. AND, don’t be afraid to get a second, third, fourth opinion if it doesn’t feel right to you. It could save your life.

Thank you Deborah for sharing your message with women of all ages. You are a blessing and beautiful inside and out.

Clothes and accessories: Belk, Asheville Mall Salon Manager: Linda White for Carmen! Carmen! at Belk Hair: Laura McMahan for Carmen! Carmen! at Belk Makeup: Jennifer Spear for Laura Mercier at Belk Photographer: Kirsten Fuchs

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Deborah after

Interested in a makeover? Send your photo and 75 words of why you need a makeover to info@luminousyouinc.com.

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The second regional juried fashion show presented by Local Cloth was held on September 11 at the Diana Wortham Theatre.

It featured more than 30 handcrafted contemporary garments, ensembles and accessories by 19 local textile artists and fashion designers, plus seven invited artists from around the country. The show illustrated and promoted the innovative use of materials and resources available in the region. Participating artists incorporated fiber, yarns and/or cloth grown, produced, dyed, manipulated and/ or embellished within a 100-mile radius of Asheville, and collaborated with other regional artists.

Moving Through the Seasons: Autumn’s Glory

By Vicki Bennett | Liz Spear

Photograph by Kilgree’s Photography

Autumn Forest Ensemble

By Lisa Klakulak | Cara May | Jessica Brommer Photograph by Steve Mann

To learn more, visit localcloth.org.

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Born to Serve

Written by JeanAnn Taylor | Photograph by Kirsten Fuchs From simple, humble beginnings, to becoming Buncombe County’s District Court Judge, Ed Clontz has lived a life filled with joy, tragedy, hard work, perseverance and determination.

Judge Ed Clontz was born in Candler, North Carolina where he grew up on his grandparents’ farm. As a teenager, he attended Enka High School and planned on becoming a math teacher after graduation. However, after taking a career assessment test, and having a particularly bad experience with a math teacher, he decided to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice from Western Carolina University. He excelled in this field, graduating with honors. From there the doors opened, one after the other.

The first door opened right out of college when he was asked to be a magistrate for Buncombe County. He accepted the offer and after serving five years, decided to go to Southern Illinois University to obtain his law degree. After he graduated and came home to the mountains, he was asked to return to his position as magistrate for a second term. His reputation and work ethic then generated an invitation to be an Assistant Clerk of the Superior Court. He served in this position for seven years. Three years ago he was nominated by the bar to serve as District Court Judge and was appointed by Governor Beverly Perdue. As Judge Clontz explains, “I never sought out these positions, I’ve always been asked.”

His nominations to serve in the various capacities for the past 21 years stem from his reputation of being fair, honest, and having a strong work ethic. He describes himself as someone who, “When the water is rising, you can either walk around it or grab a shovel and fix the problem. I’m going to grab a shovel.”

Judge Ed Clontz is here to work and serve the citizens of Buncombe County.

As a local resident of Buncombe County, Judge Clontz understands the culture of Western North Carolina and the people who live here. In fact, he has had personal experience with many of the situations he rules over. He grew up very poor after being adopted by his grandparents. He has relatives who have suffered through

Judge Ed Clontz, Ordinary Man, Extraordinary Judge substance abuse. He witnessed the abuse of his mother. He has experienced the pain of losing a child. His compassion and understanding come from his own life experiences. He is an unpretentious man who says, “What you see is what you get.”

When Judge Clontz has time, he enjoys working on his home. He and his wife Susie live in the same house he grew up in. He likes working with his hands and fixing old things so they can be used again.

“I’m here to serve. Being District Court Judge is not a stepping-stone for me.

I plan on serving Buncombe County for the rest of my life,” he says District Court is the people’s court. We need a judge who has common sense and can apply the law fairly and justly. “I don’t read the newspaper or watch the news because I don’t want to be influenced by anything I see or read.

I think it’s the only way I can be fair and unbiased,” Judge Clontz says. “A judge also needs to have common sense. When I make a decision, I use common sense applied to the law.”

Judge Ed Clontz is a qualified, experienced, compassionate, and ethical man.

He is the only candidate who has magistrate experience, clerk experience, and a criminal and civil law background. His life experiences have led him to the position he holds and his integrity and work ethic keep him there. “I feel like I’m supposed to be here. I’m dedicated to this job and to this community.”

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Chiming In

Falling For Autumn Written by Susan Reinhardt The wind in the trees whispered, as if sharing secrets of what’s to come.

Leaves have already begun changing clothes, from summer green to the jeweled gems of fall: ruby, topaz, and fiery orange that seem to light the mountains aflame.

I sat drinking hot coffee on my deck, the wind picking up and pockets of chilled air winding through the breeze, winter’s first tease.

Fall is a season I always dread, but have come over the years to learn to appreciate.

Sure, it’s the signal of summer’s good-bye and winter’s cold and often cruel arrival.

But it’s actually a gorgeous respite, a ‘tweener when we can still get outside and marvel at the stage nature has set. There’s no better time for hiking our gorgeous mountain trails.

Everyone seems to have mixed feelings about autumn, finding it either a season of transition and wonder, or a melancholy phase brought on by the shedding of leaves and turning brown the summer’s formerly verdant canvas.

Those fall lovers say it’s a time for football, campfires, new fall fashions, no more swimsuits (I can agree on that one), Halloween, October festivals and so much more.

But a recent post by a good friend of mine, a fellow author, got me thinking about how I used to loathe September’s curtain call, knowing fall’s front door always led to the hallways of winter and the bleak cries of gray January days.

“The hum of cicadas fills me with sorrow,” Renea Winchester said. “Their call tells me that another season is coming to an end. I do not enjoy fall. I find little comfort in the turning of the leaves; for me it is a reminder of how little time we have on this earth and how much I have left unsaid and undone.”

After she posted her thoughts on a social media site, others expressed their opinion of this season known for crisp days, as if the humidity from summer had been squeezed like a wet sheet.

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“I understand your sadness,” Renea’s friend responded. “But the way I see it is that this is a time for us to lay down the things of the past and get ready for a whole new surprise that God has planned.

It’s a time to prepare for the new. A time to reflect and see where we can make changes so that when the Spring comes and everything is new, we’re prepared.”

As someone who periodically suffers bouts of depression, fall can trigger an episode if I’m not careful. Instead of viewing this as an era of everything dying, I’ll try to think more that it’s a pocket for pausing, celebrating with friends, enjoying those college and NFL football games and the aromas at stores and restaurants seasoned in pumpkin spices, including the coffees and desserts.

I also look forward to Halloween, not because I want to dress up in a costume, but because my sister’s October holiday ritual leaves me in tears of laughter.

She’s known in her tony neighborhood as the Pickle Woman, and their home, The Pickle House. Hordes of Trick-or-Treaters descend upon her porch, all looking forward to the giant Kosher dill she has bagged and ready for them to take home. Just to be nice, she throws in a bit of chocolate goodies.

As kids, Halloween was our favorite fall tradition, and I’ll never forget the day we got into huge trouble with our parents for going out two nights in a row to collect the candy.

While fall is enveloping us, my plan is to try to enjoy this season, maybe even carve a pumpkin and inhale that unique aroma of the fruit’s flesh when paired with a lit candle.

So pour a cup of pumpkin spice coffee, sit on the deck, and try to marvel at the palette of breath-taking color our mountains are generous at begifting.

Susan Reinhardt is the author of the hilarious and quirky novel “Chimes from a Cracked Southern Belle,” along with “Not Tonight Honey, Wait ‘Til I’m a Size 6,” “Don’t Sleep with a Bubba.” and “Dishing with the Kitchen Virgin.” susanreinhardt.com

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Mountain Mornings

Art on the River Written by Camille Wick

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t would suffice to say that encaustic painter Julia Fosson is involved with the River Arts District (RAD), a collection of about 200 artists’ studios located in repurposed industrial buildings along the French Broad River. Currently, she is the Executive Vice President and will become the President of the River Arts District Artists, Inc. in January of 2015. With a background in occupational therapy and a degree from Eastern Kentucky University, Julia decided to fulfill her passion for painting full time in 2003, and she moved to Asheville in 2010.

“When I first moved, I thought I would just work out of my home studio but quickly found that if I was to be serious about my work, I really needed to be in the RAD. Especially with my medium, people need to be educated about the work and the process, plus customers love meeting and talking with the artist,” Julia explained.

The downtown art scene and the RAD each have their own characteristics. The working studios are what set the RAD apart from the galleries downtown, Julia said. “Visitors like that it’s not a gallery feel - sometimes less intimidating to buyers. Also, I believe there is something exciting about visiting artists in an area that has been repurposed. The concentration of nearly 200 artists within a square mile of space is something perhaps only found in Asheville.”

Julia has tracked the evolution of the RAD since she and her partner were first thinking about moving to Asheville in 2006. “The RAD was smaller, fewer artists, but gaining in popularity. Before, the Chamber and other organizations needed to help drive people to the district. That’s a totally different scenario today. The RAD is a destination; People come specifically for the RAD and to experience the art and creative scene.”

The city has made efforts to support the RAD and acknowledges the positive effects the RAD has on the city of Asheville as a whole. “The city recognizes the need for the RAD, because of our popularity and thus destination spot, we help fill beds with heads. The city has been trying hard to assist the RAD in many ways: signage, open communication. An example is RADBA, River Arts District Business Association, a membership association similar to RADA, Inc. consisting of mainly businesses, building owners and artists. Every meeting there is someone from the city, Asheville Police Department and event planners to have open communication with the businesses and artists in the district.”

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Julia working in her studio in the River Arts District.

and now with the building of New Belgium Brewery, a lot has changed. I have seen a significant increase in foot traffic over the years, signage for the district and overall appreciation of RADA, Inc. by the city.”

Julia discussed what she hopes to accomplish when she becomes President of RADA, Inc. “As president, I want to continue the work and progress that’s been started. I want to create or generate more involvement from our membership. Like all volunteer groups, it’s hard to get everything done.

I want to get members jazzed about RADA, Inc. and all we can do in the future. There is such opportunity for our continued growth.”

When she isn’t busy painting or working on RAD-related tasks, you can find Julia on the golf course and in the garden. “My work, if I let it, would consume my life, but I try not letting it interfere with my fun.”

Camille Wick is passionate about writing and spending time outdoors. She likes to explore new places and read good books. Lately, the majority of her free time consists of training her new puppy, Piper, but she also finds time to create fun crafts and play in the kitchen.

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Girls on the Run of WNC Partners with the Asheville Marathon & Half at Biltmore Estate Girls on the Run of WNC is proud to be selected as a Charity Partner for the 3rd Annual Asheville Marathon and Half at Biltmore Estate to be held on Sunday, March 15, 2015. The races, managed by iDaph Events, host over 1,300 runners from across the country on the beautiful Biltmore grounds. Like these runners, Girls on the Run of WNC believes in the power of movement to change lives. “Crossing a finish line can be a defining moment for anyone — no matter their age or the distance of the race — and is worthy of celebration,” says Amy Renigar, Executive Director. “Our desire at Girls on the Run to prepare young women for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living pairs beautifully with iDaph Event’s motto: ‘Be inspired. Do something great!’ It is partnerships such as this that allow us to serve over 1,000 girls in WNC each year and to meet the scholarship needs of 68% of those participants. We are grateful for this opportunity and hopeful that the community will join us in participating in this exciting event!”

Get Involved: Register as a SoleMate,

a charity runner for GOTR of WNC, for either race to receive a FREE race entry!

For more information, contact Robin Mehler at (828) 713-2321 or robin.mehler@girlsontherun.org.

SoleMates are women and men who make their training for a personal athletic event more meaningful by asking friends to support their journey with a donation to Girls on the Run of WNC. By helping raise scholarship funds, SoleMates are champions for the hundreds of girls who would otherwise be unable to participate in this life-enhancing, character development program. Visit gotrwnc.org for more information.

GOTR of WNC SoleMates Running the Asheville Marathon Anne Lazo has been donating at least four hours per month of her marketing and design expertise to Girls on the Run since 2012. She has played an integral role in developing and growing the organization’s presence through traditional and social media outlets. Anne ran as a SoleMate in the 2014 St. Jude Country Music Marathon & 1/2, and she is currently training for the 2015 Asheville Marathon. “When I think of all the young girls in Western North Carolina who will be changed by the Girls on the Run program, I get excited to use my passion for running to help support a great organization.”

Robin Lenner first volunteered for Girls on the Run at a water station for the 2013 Asheville Marathon, and despite the cold, says, “It was an inspirational day, being so moved by the perseverance of the runners, and the unwavering enthusiasm of my fellow volunteers.” Since then, Robin has served on the GOTR 5k Planning Team, ran her first marathon as a SoleMate and is now a GOTR coach this fall! “I am excited to continue my SoleMate fundraising efforts as I train for the 2015 Asheville Marathon, so that girls of all income levels are able to participate in the Girls on the Run program.”

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Register, Volunteer, and Learn More at gotrwnc.org or (828) 713-4290

Donate to GOTR of WNC If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to Girls on the Run of WNC, checks can be mailed to 50 S. French Broad Ave, Suite 249, Asheville, NC 28801, or you can visit their website: gotrwnc.org/donate.

REAL MEN READ SOPHIE We know that men read Sophie, so send a photo of your man reading Sophie to writer@sophiemagazine.com, and you may see your photo published in the magazine!

C. J. Stancil, Ron Montez, Kem Overby

C.J. and Kem are professional dancers and instructors at Asheville Ballroom and Dance Centre. Ron is a guest teacher, World Latin Dance Champion, and choreographer for the TV show, So You Think You Can Dance.

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Crafty Girl

Trick Or Treat!

Created by JeanAnn Taylor

Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year to decorate.

With these easy crafts, you can turn your ordinary home into a haunted house!

Candy Corn Bunting

Candy Corn Coaster

Mummy Mason Jar Witch Boots Table Runner Created by Rita Yates of Lehi, Utah For more information on how to make this table runner go to pinkpolkadotcreations.com

Visit sophiemagazine.com for instructions.

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All About | Bat Houses Written By Paul Kline Photograph by JeanAnn Taylor Holy Bat House, Batman! Think bats are scary? If you’re a bug, you’re right! Bats eat wasps, crickets, moths, beetles, and especially mosquitoes. In fact, one single bat can devour more than 600 mosquitos in an hour. Encouraging bats to nest near your home is a natural, pesticide-free way to keep your yard bug-free.

While most of us have bats around our yards, they are very particular about their homes.

A bat house must be constructed in a manner that encourages them to nest. They even like for the inside of their home to be painted black so that it stays dark and warm. The outside should be painted a color that blends with its surroundings.

Build a bat house, hang it in a sunny corner of your yard, and it won’t be long before they move in!

For instructions on building this bat house, visit sophiemagazine.com Paul Kline is the owner of North Star Construction. Visit nscbuilds.com.

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Let’s Get Cooking

How Do You Like Your Apples?

Written by Debi Manfre Get creative in your cooking – or just take a bite of a delicious apple today to promote a healthy lifestyle and good nutrition for you and your family. Here are a few of our readers favorite apple recipes for you to try.

Apple Butter Pie Submitted by Susie Clontz

This month’s recipe winner.

Susie will receive a free handmade apron!

Ingredients: • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree • 1 cup apple butter • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 3 eggs, beaten • 1 cup evaporated milk • 1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust Streusel topping: • 3 tablespoons butter • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions: • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

• In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, apple butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir in eggs and evaporated milk. Pour into prepared pie shell.

• Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted 2 inches from the center comes out clean. Sprinkle streusel topping over the pie, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

• To make the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine butter, flour, and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Stir until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans.

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Mini Apple Cider Pound Cakes Submitted by Joan Fricke of ?

Ingredients: • 1 ½ cups butter, softened • 3 cups sugar • 6 large eggs • 3 cups all purpose flour • 1 tsp apple pie spice • ½ tsp baking powder • ¼ tsp salt • ¼ tsp ground cloves • 1 cup apple cider • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions: • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Beat butter at medium speed with electric mixer until creamy; gradually adding sugar, beating til light and fluffy.

Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.

• Stir together flour and next 4 ingredients. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with apple cider, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended. Stir in vanilla.

• Lightly grease pans with cooking spray. Pour batter into pans and place on baking sheet.

• Bake for 40 – 50 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire racks for 10 min.. Remove from pans and cool completely. If desired, spoon one of the following glazes over cooled cake. ENJOY! Bourbon glaze: Stir together 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tbsp bourbon and 3-4 tbsp milk.

Lemon-sugar glaze: In small saucepan, stir together 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1 ½ tbsp butter, melted; 2 tsp lemon zest and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Stir in 1 lightly beaten egg. Cook over low heat, stir constantly, 10-12 minute or until thickens slightly. Use while warm.

I love Thanksgiving. I enjoy spending time with family and friends. Plus who can’t resist a delicious Thanksgiving meal. I am always looking for different side dishes to serve. Share your favorite Thanksgiving side dish recipe with me. One recipe submission will be chosen to receive a free apron handmade by JeanAnn Taylor, our Sophie editor. Go to sophiemagazine.com and fill out the recipe form or you can email your recipe to me at writer@sophiemagazine.com. Please include a detailed list of ingredients and instructions plus your full name, address and phone number.

Debi Manfre

Tried And True

Applicious Caramel Sauce Written and prepared by Jackie Brown

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id you know caramel apples date back to the 1950’s? We can pick apples, twist off the stems, gather sticks, melt caramel on the stove top, dip, coat, cool and enjoy two hours later. Or we can make an easy 1-minute caramel sauce and enjoy immediately.

Apple season is in full swing and this is the best time to enjoy a variety of apple recipes. This easy caramel sauce will wow your friends and family with real ingredients you can pronounce. It’s fast, fresh and delicious on any variety of sliced apple. Try making apple nachos at your next gathering.

Serve it on top of ice cream or drizzle it on your apple pie or crisp. Stir it into your coffee or warm oatmeal. A mason jar full of easy caramel sauce will go a long way!

2. Bring to a rolling boil on medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk.

After it comes to a full boil, whisk continuously for one minute.

3. Remove from heat. Add vanilla extract.

4. Cool and use with your favorite recipes. Store in a pint size mason jar in the refrigerator. Reheat if desired.

Apple Nachos Prepare peeled and sliced apples on a plate. Drizzle caramel sauce, granola, mini-chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and/or crushed graham crackers.

Applicious Caramel Sauce Ingredients • 2 cups brown sugar • 1 stick butter • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream or half and half • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: 1. Place first three ingredients in a heavy-duty medium saucepan.

Are you looking for more wholelicious recipes for your busy lifestyle? Freezer Fairy is the answer!

48 wholelicious servings in 2 hours, visit freezerfairy.com Freezer Fairy, Jackie Brown

Congratulations!

Kathy O’Hare of Homosassa, Florida, was our recipe winner in September.

Kathy received a free apron handmade by JeanAnn Taylor for her Red, White & Green Summer Salad recipe.

Go to Let’s Get Cooking on page 46 to see details on how you can win a free handmade apron.

Go to sophiemagazine.com to download Kathy’s winning recipe.

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Friday, November 7, 2014 6:00 p.m.

Lioncrest- Biltmore Estate • One Approach Rd, Asheville An evening of fabulous food, fine wine and the thrill of a live and silent auction. The Signature Chefs Auction is an evening of fabulous food prepared by our area’s finest chefs paired with an assortment of wines. The evening also includes a live and silent auction. It is our premiere fundraising event for the year and is a much anticipated event in Asheville. For more information contact Michaela Blanton Lowe, (828) 258-1234 or by email: mblantonlowe@marchofdimes.org PRESENTING SPONSOR

BAA Scholarship Golf Classic Sets New Fundraising Record

The 2014 Bulldog Athletic Association Scholarship Golf Classic concluded on August 26 with the announcement that the tournament raised a record amount of money for the UNC Asheville StudentAthlete Scholarship Fund.

Bulldog Director of Athletics Janet R. Cone announced at the Awards & After Party that this year’s two-day tournament raised more than $100,000.

Close to 200 golfers came out on Monday and Tuesday to participate in the tournament at the Country Club of Asheville. This year’s tournament was presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. Also sponsoring this year’s tourney were Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Belk’s.

Community leaders Bruce and Carol Peterson served as Honorary Chairs for this year’s tourney.

Hole sponsors include Belk’s, Sports Clips, Jim Barkley Toyota, Skyland Automotive, Wild Wing Café, Southern Concrete, TD Bank, Signarama, Asheville, Chevrolet, Harry’s on the Hill, Clean Environments and Grove Stone & Sand.

This year’s tournament had a record 75 tee sponsors.

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Garden Bloomers

Plant Your Air Conditioner Now! Written By Betty Sharpless | Photograph By JeanAnn Taylor Believe it or not, October is a great time to plant. It is especially a great time to plant trees. This summer, on a scorching hot 90 degree day, I was discussing the lack of shade in my customer’s newly built and bought house. As with many new housing developments, no old growth trees had been left for shade. Her lovely new house is situated with full sun all day: east in the morning and west at night. Our first step in landscaping was to plant the sloping front yard in shrubs to provide color through the year and mulch them in. In doing this we halved the amount grass remaining to be cut.

my own family, we have many pictures of us through the years in front of a former Christmas tree that grew along with us year after year. Many times when we are planting large trees on the job, we put a wish on a piece of paper and plant that with the tree. This is a big hit with small children who then watch “their” tree grow.

Once that was established, we tackled a sharp slope that separated her from her neighbors. This we covered with an assortment of perennials: bearded iris, Siberian iris, assorted daylilies and purple coneflowers.

All of this we mulched heavily as well. Still less grass to mow!

Now it is time to tackle the lack of trees. One of my client’s favorite places in her new house was outside: her lovely small deck. Unfortunately, it faces due west, so when she comes home from work the deck is in full blazing sun. It also faces a fairly busy road and some privacy was needed. A shade tree was needed.

My favorite shade tree for homeowners is a maple. They grow quickly, provide lovely shade and their leaves are lovely for garden fodder.

Over the years I have planted many maples. Every once in a while I am startled to see the size and glory of “my trees”.

I recommended a green mountain sugar maple as a nice mid sized tree for good shade. The leaves are brilliant in the fall. By standing outside on the bank above the deck in the afternoon sun, we were able to precisely place the tree for maximum shade and privacy.

If you are aiming to decrease your summer cooling bills, decrease your energy footprint and generally do your part to decrease global warming, planting a tree is one of the easiest ways to accomplish all of these things in one step. Proper placement of shade or evergreen trees can decrease your cooling bill by up to 25%. Be sure to read the label to know the full-grown height of your tree for proper planting. Do not plant trees under power lines or over septic tanks or drain pipes. Your county extension office can help with your tree choices.

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Betty Sharpless is a professional free-lance gardener who does indeed hug her trees, even if people are looking.

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Flower Bulbs Planting Guide Bulb flowers often provide the first color of spring, blooming as early as February in some regions. They are easy to plant, and they grow almost anywhere. In our area without a freezing winter, you can plant bulbs as long as the soil is soft enough to dig a hole. However they will have more time to begin growing roots if planted before mid-November.

Snowdrops

Hyacinth

These fragrant, nodding white flowers that bloom on arching stems in late winter are deer resistant.

Height: 3” - 4” Light: Part Shade Planting depth: 2” - 4”

Crocus

Blooms appear early in the spring. Sometimes they pop through the snow. Crocuses feature a large cup-shaped flower in a range of white, yellow, and pastel colors.

Height: 4” - 5” Light: Sun/Part Sun Planting depth: 6” - 7”

Tulip

Regal habit and classically shaped blooms, tulips are one of the most recognizable flowers. Their wide range of bold colors brighten up spring.

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Daffodil

These dependable bloomers are naturally resistant to animal browsing. Flowers are white or yellow, some with contrasting centers of orange, pink, or peach.

Height: 6” - 20” Light: Sun/Part Sun Planting depth: 5” - 6”

These purple, apricot, pink, white and yellow flowers almost look artifical but their fragrant perfume reassures you that they are real.

Height: 8” - 12” Light: Sun/Part Sun Planting depth: 5” - 6”

Allium

Also called ornamental onion, they are an easy-care garden edition. The large globeshaped flowers look good fresh or dried.

Height: 32” - 36” Light: Sun/Part Sun Planting depth: 6” - 7”

SUCCESSFUL BULB PLANTING TIPS:

•Plant in groups for more eye appeal. Plant a dozen or more in a small circle. Add them through an existing flower bed.

•Protect bulbs. Lay wire mesh – such as chicken wire – over the planted bulbs to keep critters from digging them up. Make sure you stake the mesh down.

•Ensure good drainage. Do not plant bulbs in wet soil.

•Consider timing. There are early, mid-, and late-blooming varieties. Include some of each to extend the season of blooms.

•Leave bulb foliage in place until it turns yellow and brown.

This helps the bulb store more energy for next season.

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Sun & Soil

Nothing to Waste Written by Kristina Urquhart

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ature lovers from across the country flock to our neck of the woods to witness the beauty of the autumn colors. My husband and I affectionately call them “leaf peepers,” as we were among them before moving to the Asheville area just over five years ago. During the first fall in our new Asheville home, we were inundated with gorgeous fall foliage: first on the trees (how beautiful!) and then in our yard (what a nuisance!). We soon became intimate with a leaf blower, a tool this Floridian was not accustomed to handling. As the piles of leaves grew, I pondered their usefulness. First, they had worked hard to provide nutrients through photosynthesis to the tall poplars, maples, locusts and other trees all through the growing season. As they turned various hues of saffron, gold, garnet and bronze, they drew tourists and onlookers, bringing with them important business for our small town’s economy.

Now, they were considered “waste,” to be blown around, bagged up, and sent to the curb in plastic trash bags.

Coming to Western North Carolina from nearly 10 years in New York City, I had no frame of reference for what to do with all of these crispy leaves, but I knew they could be used around the homestead in some way. What I learned was that fall leaves create something called “leaf mold” through the decomposition process, resulting in a nutrient rich mulch and garden additive. Shredded leaves break down much more quickly (and release more nutrients) than whole leaves. Whole leaves tend to become compacted and slick when wet, and take a very long time to break down. Knowing that, here are some of my favorite ways to use fall leaves around the homestead: • Dried leaves are packed with trace minerals and nutrients and make a fabulous mulch. As your time and space allows, shred as many leaves as you can and bag them up for use in the garden. They make a great mulch for over the winter (at least 4 to 6 inches of leaves), and the rest can be used in the spring time.

• Shred leaves in place to add nutrients to the lawn or yard. The small pieces will decompose in place, providing a natural and organic fertilizer to the earth. Around here, small pieces will break down almost entirely by spring, so you won’t have to worry about unsightly bits of fall leaves come March.

• Add shredded leaves to the compost pile for the perfect “brown” (carbon) element.

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ing worms in home worm bins, prefer dry, airy bedding. While many people use shredded newspaper or other paper, shredded fall leaves provide far more in the way of nutrients and are natural and free.

• The key to putting autumn leaves to work is enlisting the help of a powerful and effective leaf mulcher or chipper. If you live in a very woody place and find yourself inundated with fall leaves, this piece of homesteading equipment will quickly become invaluable. Buy the best one you can afford and take care of it by cleaning after each use, storing in a dry, protected area, and following the manufacturer’s instructions for care and proper use.

Autumn leaves are a natural, recyclable and (most importantly) free source of fertilizer and mulch that can’t be beat. By using them in the compost, yard, or garden, you reduce your own waste and bring tree leaves back into the soil, as they were intended when they fell. In the meantime, enjoy them in every incarnation on the homestead, from source of beauty, to source of energy!

Follow Kristina Mercedes Urquhart’s homesteading exploits on her blog, kristinamercedes.tumblr.com.

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Meg’s Movie Review

“Get On Up” Written by Meg Hale Brunton

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his new bio-pic about the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, is probably the first heavy-hitting Oscar pick of the year. From Tate Taylor, director of “The Help” (along with a great deal of the cast as well), and a subject who is known for his amazing music, erratic breakdowns, and lofty behavior, “Get on Up” premiered at the box office with high-expectations.

This film also marks a huge career-step forward for Chadwick Boseman, who plays Brown. Boseman came on the film scene in a big way for his portrayal of baseball legend Jackie Robinson in the 2013 flick “42”, and is a shoe-in for a Best Lead Actor Oscar nomination this year for “Get on Up.” In short, this is an actor whose name everyone will know by this time next year. He gives a powerhouse performance as Brown, mastering the iconic voice, dance moves and inflated ego.

I’m also expecting to hear at least a decent amount of buzz around Nelsan Ellis’ (“True Blood”) performance. Ellis plays Brown’s best friend and pianist, Bobby Byrd. This relationship is the one that the film’s plot follows the closest, meaning that if “Get on Up” was “Walk the Line”, Bobby Byrd would be June Carter. Brown and Byrd’s friendship is tested many times over the years by professional rivalry, celebrity, greed, and Brown’s emotional problems.

Beyond that, the film doesn’t have much of a plot to speak of. The audience just follows Brown’s rise to fame, and gets a little backstory on his upbringing. While the acting is absolutely sensational, this is my biggest criticism of the film: “Get on Up” is lacking in a kind of thematic flow. The audience flashes both forward as well as backward throughout the movie, and key life events are hinted on rather than fully shown. It makes the whole thing a little tricky to follow. I kept asking the person next to me things like, “Should I know who that guy is?” and “Whose children are those?”

What’s worse is that lots of important details are left out, so that you see snippets of what is going on in Brown’s life, but not really given a clear picture of how he has gotten there. For instance, the film opens with Brown, shooting up a dental insurance training facility that he owns with a rifle. At no point during the movie does the audience find out why he does this, or how a huge rock star like himself has come to own this business. It doesn’t go into his multiple marriages (some legal, some not), several illegitimate children, and only touches upon his drug abuse. I found it frustrating because I went into the movie, knowing a little bit about James Brown and felt like I left with more questions than I started out with.

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them. So, for this film, maybe it doesn’t matter that it isn’t that well put together because the story is so interesting and the acting is so good. The auxiliary characters in the movie are portrayed by a wide array of talented actors from Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer, to Dan Aykroyd and Craig Robinson. Allison Janney even makes a cameo appearance!

Ultimately, the movie was interesting, the music was fun and the acting (led by Boseman) was wonderful. I had to do my research after the fact to find out everything the movie didn’t address, but it still gave a decent overview. I give “Get on Up” 7 out of 10 stars.

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CONCERNING OUR COMMUNITY Raise Your Hand For The Western North Carolina Aids Project, And Help Fight Aids In Our Region

The WNCAP will be holding their annual Raise Your Hand Auction & Gala on Saturday, October 11th at the Doubletree Hotel, Biltmore. The annual fundraiser, now in its 26th year, is sure to be a sell-out and a memorable night for those who attend. WNCAP has collected over 200 items to be featured in both the silent and live auctions, including over 50 pieces of art from Asheville’s River Arts District, in home dining experiences from our favorite Asheville Restaurants, get away vacations, and much, much more.

The annual gala features Andrew Brunk of Brunk Auctions as the auctioneer.

Brunk will dazzle the audience as he begins the bidding on the esteemed art collection featuring WNCAP’s Signature Piece winner, Mark Bettis, and other local artists such as Mitchel Lonas, Stuart Roper, and John MacKah, to name a few. Also featured, as a live auction item, will be a two week stay for four people in Umbria, Italy.

An additional highlight of this year’s gala will be a special tribute to longtime community activist and leader, Leah Karpen. WNCAP has a tradition of selecting an Honorary Chair for this elegant and well attended fundraiser.

Leah was selected as Honorary Chair for a vast number of reasons – forever an advocate for people in need, individuals who have been marginalized by society, disparate health issues, poverty, environmental, you name it and Ms. Karpen’ s name has been associated with trying to improve it.

Leah, an Asheville native, remains active in community service today and continues to be an inspiration for others to follow the call of service and

leadership. In her own words she calls us to action – “If we would all do what we can when we can, we would change the world.” Leah Karpen.

Mentors Needed For Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC

More than 80 youth in Buncombe County are waiting for a mentor!

Volunteers are also needed in Henderson and Haywood Counties! To get involved, contact the Buncombe office at (828) 253-1470 or visit bbbswnc.org to find contact information for other offices.

Time commitments range from one hour a week in an elementary school or after-school site to two times a month sharing outings with a young person from a single-parent home.

For more than 100 years nationally and 32 years locally, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. Big Brothers Big Sisters is a volunteer-driven organization that makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”).Youth in the program are ages 6 through 18, in nine counties across western North Carolina: Buncombe, Burke, Cherokee, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson (Cashiers), Macon (Highlands), Polk, and Swain. BBBS of WNC develops positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.

Betty’s Book Review

Messages To The Heart Written By Betty Sharpless I have to admit, I was not expecting very much from this lovely little book. In this day of e-books, it is a pleasure to see a beautifully designed and crafted book. The work is a combination of an artist, Elise Okrend and her partner Phil, a life coach. While they now call Asheville home, their joint venture was total serendipity resulting from both of them posting their works on the internet.

Messages to the Heart is a series of Phil’s observations on life, change and empowerment paired with Elise’s pastels. Each page gives you just enough to think about in a clear non-judgmental manner on a particular topic, such as forgiveness. This would be a great bedside or breakfast table book, to be read in little bites. All the commentary is positive and upbeat, with the actions suggested small enough to seem possible. My favorite page is the commentary on Destiny, not just because the lovely pastel happens to have a picture that looks like a Tuscan view at twilight!

Messages to the Heart is available from the authors at messagestotheheart.com, and at Malaprops bookstore and Asheville area visitors center’s gift shop.

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quilt raffle. Event will be held at Maggie Valley Town Hall located at 3987 Soco Road in Maggie Valley. Free admission and parking. For more info. call (828) 926-3169 or email: highcountryquilt@att.net

October Embroiderers’ Guild of America Meeting October 2, 9:30am - 12pm The meeting will be held at Cummings United Methodist Church, 3 Banner Farm Road in Horse Shoe, NC. For more info, call Carol Foster, (828) 686-8298 or Janet Stewart, (828) 575-9195.

5th Annual Pink in the Park!

October 4, 9am - 12pm Presented by 99.9 Kiss Country and Star 104.3, the walk/run for Breast Cancer, will be held at Biltmore Park Town Square.

Proceeds benefit local non-profit, The Ladies Night Out Program, which provides mammograms to low-income women in Western North Carolina. For more info go to pinkintheparkavl.com.

6th Annual Colorfest, Dillsboro Fine Arts & Crafts Fair October 4, 10am - 4pm Event will be held in Dillsboro. Featured in this special exhibition will be artists, crafters, literary works, and entertainment – exhibited by artists from as far away as Raleigh. Visit visitdillsboro.org for more info or call, David Marker, (828) 631-0900.

Tails & Trails 5K Adventure Run October 4, 9am Run is open to adults, children and dogs of all ages. Put your paws to the pavement and come join us for this unique fun run.

The run will take place on the Buncombe County Sports Park Track. in Candler. For more information and registration forms, call Jay Nelson, (828) 250-4269 or visit buncombecounty.org/parks.

Spaghetti Dinner October 4, 4:30pm Dinner will be held at the Freedom Baptist Church at 50 Rice Rd., Asheville. $7 for adults; $3 Children under 3; $5 Seniors; $20 Family Pack (4). Dinner 58 | Sophie OCTOBER 2014

includes spaghetti, bread, salad, drinks and condiments. Take out available. Call ahead, (828) 777-5634. All proceeds to go to support Buncombe County Special Olympics.

Asheville American Sewing Guild Meeting October 4, 10am - 12:30pm Meeting will be held at House of Fabrics located at 214 Merrimon Ave. in Asheville.

All skill levels welcome. Program: Demo & short hands-on workshop for Hexie Quilt Blocks or Mug Mats. Contact: Loretta Phipps, asgwnc@gmail.com, for further information.

55th Art On Main Festival October 4 & 5, 10am - 5pm One of the region’s most popular outdoor arts festivals, featuring fine arts and fine crafts from local and regional artists. More than 70 artists will participate in this juried and judged festival. Event is held throughout Main St. in Hendersonville. For more info. visit acofhc.org or call (828) 693-8504.

Us TOO of WNC October 7, 7pm A prostate cancer support forum for men, caregivers and family members will meet at the new Whole Foods Market in the upstairs Café at 4 S. Tunnel Rd, Asheville.

No fee to attend. Call (828) 338-0290 for more information.

American Business Women’s Association Meeting October 9, 5:30 - 7:30pm Meeting will be held at The Crowne Plaza Resort, Asheville. Our Guest Speaker will be one of the great Toastmasters Speakers.

Visit abwaskyhy.com for more information.

High Country Quilters Annual Quilt Show October 9, 10, 11, 10am - 4pm Featuring over 100 locally made quilts, a craft room, vendors for shopping and a

Southeast Wise Women Herbal Conference October 10-12 This highly popular local event, run by and for women, has quickly grown into one of the largest herbal conferences in the country which is being held at 377 Lake Eden Rd. in Black Mountain. For details visit sewisewomen.com.

World Kite Day October 11, 1pm Come fly your kite or watch others as they soar the sky. Event will be held on Field #8 at the Buncombe County Sports Park in Enka. This is a free event. For more information, call Jay Nelson, (828) 4269.

Carolina Bonsai Expo October 11, 10am - 5pm Features juried work of bonsai enthusiasts.

Event held at The North Carolina Arboretum. For more info, call (828) 6652492 or visit ncarboretum.org.

“Chair-ity” Transformed October 12, 5 - 8pm The Transylvania Community Arts Council will host their Fall Fundraiser at the new restaurant JAIME’S located inside the Old Grover’s Building at 44 East Main Street in Brevard. Hors d’oeuvres prepared by Jaime, wine & beer, live artist demonstrations, and silent/live auctions.

For more information call (828) 884-2787 or check out tcarts.org.

WNC Knitters and Crocheters for Others Meeting October 13, 7 - 9pm Meeting will be held at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3070 Sweeten Creek Road. Until December we will be focused on creating knitted and crocheted winter scarves and hats (all sizes) for our hat ministry. If interested, contact Janet Stewart, (828) 575-9195.

In Good Company: Breast Cancer Support Group October 16, 5:30 - 6:30pm A support group for breast cancer survivors. Husbands, children and/or anyone interested in the topic being discussed are welcome to attend. This upcoming class is titled Transcendental Meditation. SECU Cancer Center, Room R-120, 21 Hospital Drive, Asheville. For more info, call Denise Steuber, (828) 2132508 or Janet Magruder, (828) 213-2507.

12th Annual HardLox: Asheville’s Jewish Food and Heritage Festival October 19, 11am - 4pm There will be lots of delicious homemade Jewish foods, Israeli dancing, crafts, a Kids Zone, klezmer music and lots more!

Event will be held in the Pack Square Park, Asheville. The festival is hosted by Congregation Beth HaTephila and cosponsored by the City of Asheville. For more info. contact Marty Gillen at (828) 253-2282 or go online to HardLox.com.

Pan Harmonia presents the Opal String Quartet October 24, 7:30pm Concert will be held at St. Mary’s Church at 337 Charlotte St. in Asheville. For more information call (828) 254-7123.

ON GOING Strength in Survivorship First and third Saturday of each month, 11am-12pm Meeting is free and led by cancer survivor and Licensed Professional Counselor, Julia Derouen, 808-7673. Meeting is held at the Mills River Library, 124 Town Drive, Mills River, NC AL-Anon Support Group Every Wednesday, 11:30am - 12:30pm Support group of peers who share their experience in applying the Al-Anon principles to problems related to the effects of a problem drinker in their lives. Group meets at Pardee Signature Care Center at 1800 4 Seasons Blvd. in Hendersonville. For more call (828) 692-4600.

Grief Support Groups Highlands Every Thursday, 11:30am - 12:30pm Four Seasons Compassion for Life Bereavement Team will offer a weekly Grief Support Group. Group meets at 171 Hospital Drive in Highlands. No charge to attend. For more call (828) 450-7575.

Sylva Every Tuesday, 10:30am - 12:00pm Four Seasons Compassion for Life Bereavement Team will offer a weekly Grief Support Group. Group meets at 100 County Services Park in Sylva. No charge to attend. For more call (828) 450-7575.

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