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“Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” —Marie Curie, Physicist

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For so many of us, 2020 has been one of the most challenging years of our lives. The trials of this unprecedented pandemic have redirected our focus toward our families and friends. As we usher in the new year, may our memories be flooded with thoughts of family, of neighbor helping neighbor, of our community pulling together. May these memories provide a peace within ourselves. In this winter issue, meet Callie Smith, a medical APRN practicing during COVID-19, a prime example of selfless service.

CONTRIBU TORS Jeweliana Curtis Holly Frazier Tammy Johns Susan K. Lamb Emily Pazel Kayla Perla Hayli Zuccola

The Family Magazine once again is highlighting the amazing people who call North Florida home. The Kline’s of Jasper opened their gorgeously renovated Victorian home resplendent in Christmas glory. Peggy Kent shares with us the beauty of entertaining friends with a Christmas Brunch in her new dream home. Three Gal Pal’s share their Colorado experience, and be sure and find out about relaxing yoga with goats. Velvets are the new season fabric favorites, and for men, see the latest in watch styles. Good people are everywhere – read about The Lady of the Lake Quilters’ Guild and how they donate almost 200 quilts a year to charity. As an encouraging word, let us know this pandemic will not keep us from moving forward. We are all part of something larger than ourselves. Let us all have gratitude now for every day celebrated. Yes, we are ready for 2021.

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Delanie Redmond, Hannah Shaffer and Cyerra Mann share their girls trip to Ridgway, Colorado.

Christmas at Home with Peggy Kent......................6 Colorado Is Calling.....................12 Baa-Masté: Goat Yoga.......................16 Christmas With The Klines..........................19 Soups & Slow Cooker Recipes.........27 Girls Jewelry Trends.......30

Stylish Watches for the Southern Gentleman......32 Adorned Velvets.................................34 Royal Plush.....................36

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Hiking The Appalachian Trail with Eddie Johnson............................................38 4 New Year’s Eve Tablescapes...............42 Easy To Keep Health Resolutions............44 How To Win The Screen Wars..........46 Valentine Cookie Recipes.........................48

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Brooklynn’s Coffee.........................52 Galantine’s Day...............55 Pastry Love Notes...........................58 Callie Smith, APRN.............................60 On the Cover: Jackie and Arletta Kline with daughter, Kara Krantz and her husband, David enjoy the holidays in this beautifully restored Victorian home. Read about them on page 19. Tammy Johns Photography

Sewing for the Soul.................63 The Impact of Sports on Our Community.......69 Community Garden Project............72 HeartSmart At Every Age..............76

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at Home with Peggy Kent By Jeweliana Curtis Photography by Seth Adams, Edge Cinema

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! From decking the halls to hosting fun shindigs for her best gals, Peggy Kent is known affectionately as the queen of Christmas. This year, Peggy invites the Family Magazine readers into her beautiful new home for a holiday celebration with her best friends. There’s stunning decor inspiration and delicious recipes for sharing ahead! Built in late 2019, the Kent home features a bold, modern style with high ceilings, warm interior design and expertlycrafted details all throughout the space. From the stunning open concept kitchen with plenty of room for prep and the welcoming living spaces all around, the Kent home is an entertaining dream! “For me, this was my dream home. I had a lot of time to think about it and imagine what I would want in my dream home,” Peggy shares. “We lived in the same house for almost 25 years, so all the things that we really needed, we put those things into the inspiration for this space.” The mastermind behind it all is Isaiah Cully, owner and operator at IC Construction LLC. When the Kent family began making plans to build, Peggy sat down with Isaiah to help make her dream home a reality. The process began with the

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choices of color palettes and included discussion about the feel of the home. Incorporated into these plans were building designs that complimented the Kents’ lifestyle. To help bring the vision to life, William Myers, residential home designer and owner of WM Design & Associates, helped conceptualize the home and bring everything to scale in preparation for the build. After years of dreaming, the Kent’s are officially all moved in and enjoying their new space. Peggy loves to spend her mornings drinking coffee and reading her devotionals in the inviting living room with her sweet rescue puppy, Winnie. Her husband, Wes, enjoys the outdoors, so the patios and backyard are his haven! The couple also loves to entertain, so on any given weekend you may find them hosting a game day get together or having the family over for dinner. One of their greatest joys is their sweet granddaughter, Autumn, who even has her own bedroom at their home - and it’s a little princess’s dream room for sure! This season, be inspired by Peggy’s festive holiday brunch, picking up a new recipe or two to try for your next gathering. There’s always fun to be had and laughs to be shared when you are surrounded by lifelong best friends, and this crew knows a thing or two about that! Whether they met through schooling, church or business, this crew has stuck together throughout the years to create lasting friendships and priceless memories.

Peggy and her girlfriends love to celebrate special occasions together, but they have just as much fun getting together to enjoy a bottle or two of wine after a long week. From art galleries to girls trips, it’s clear that these ladies know how to have fun! Whether you are looking for some hosting inspiration or are in need of some Christmas cheer, join us for a peek inside of this elegant Christmas brunch at Peggy’s home. ‘Tis the season!

ABOUT

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Wes and Peggy Kent have been married for nearly 25 years and together they have built a life they love. They are both hardworking and driven, but what they love more than anything is their family. In their spare time, Wes and Peggy love to spend quality time with their son Garrett, daughter-in-law Shannon, and granddaughter Autumn. Wes Kent is a Health Physics Technician. He travels the country conducting radiation surveys. He also oversees workers as nuclear reactors are disassembled and refueled. Peggy Kent is a devoted wife, mother and Mimi, as well as a creative entrepreneur. Peggy has been a hairstylist for 40 years, and has been the owner and operator of Hair Graphics in Lake City since 1986. Along with creating a welcoming, family atmosphere at the salon, Peggy loves to empower her clients to feel and look their best through her craft.

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“I love being artistic and being Peggy and Winnie. with people and making people feel good about themselves. You build so many relationships through this career,” Peggy says. “It’s not really like going to work. When you love something you do, it’s not like getting up and going to a job everyday.” ■

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LeAnne’s Biscuit and Gravy with Sausage and Egg Casserole Ingredients: • 8 pack of canned biscuits • 6 eggs • 1 package peppered gravy • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese • 1/2 cup milk • Salt and pepper to taste

Lonnie’s Coconut Cake Ingredients: • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened • 2 cups sugar • 2 2/3 cup all-purpose flour • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder • 1 cup whole milk • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 7 egg whites • 1 bag Baker’s Coconut flakes • 2-3 teaspoons sugar • 1 can coconut milk

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Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees and greasing a 13x9 pan. Brown the sausage and drain thoroughly. Cut biscuits into quarters and line the bottom of the greased pan. Layer cooked sausage over the biscuits, then add your cheese over the sausage. Whisk together the eggs, milk and salt and pepper, then pour the mixture over the dish. Make gravy according to the package and pour over everything. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until eggs and biscuits are thoroughly cooked. Serve warm and enjoy!

Seven-Minute Frosting: Ingredients: • 4 egg whites • 2 cups sugar • 1/2 cup water

Instructions: For the cake: In a small glass bowl, beat the egg whites to a soft peak. Set aside. In a large bowl, mix the butter and sugar until creamy and combined. Next, combine the flour, salt and baking powder, adding it to the butter mixture, alternating with milk also. Beat at low speed until blended after each new ingredient is added. Stir in vanilla extract. Fold egg whites into the batter, then pour into a floured 8 or 9 inch pan. Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes, remove from pan and cool completely.

For the filling: Pop out box: Lonnie’s Tip: Prepare this first, then start on the cake! Next, heat ¾ cup of coconut milk and add 2 tablespoons sugar in a small saucepan, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and allow syrup to cool.

Seven-Minute Frosting:

Combine all the ingredients in the top of a large double broiler, beat at low speed with a handheld mixer until blended. Place over boiling water, beat at high speed for 7 minutes, or until soft peaks form. Remove from heat and spread immediately over cooled cake.

Assembly: Place one layer of cake on a cake plate and drizzle with ¼ cup of corn syrup, then add your frosting to each layer. Sprinkle a bit of coconut flakes between each layer for an extra crunch! Spread remaining frosting to sides and top. Press remaining coconut flakes on the top and sides of the cake and garnish as desired. Enjoy!

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Debbie’s Festive Creamy Grape Salad Ingredients: • 8 oz. cream cheese • 1/2 cup granulated sugar • 8 oz. sour cream • 2 lb. red seedless grapes • 2 lb. green seedless grapes • 1/2 cup brown sugar • 1/2 cup pecans • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract, beating again until light and creamy. Fold the grapes into the mixture. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Right before serving, top with sprinkled brown sugar and pecans.

Peggy’s Bacon and Leek Quiche Ingredients:

• 1 lb. bacon • 5 large eggs • 1 cup heavy cream • 3 large leeks (white and green parts only, finely chopped) • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper • 8 oz. Gruyere cheese, shredded • 9 inch pie shell deep dish

Judy’s Pecan Bourbon Balls Ingredients: • 1 (12 oz.) package of vanilla wafers, finely crushed • 1 cup powdered sugar • 1 cup finely chopped toasted pecans • 1/2 cup Bourbon • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa • 2 teaspoons light corn syrup

Instructions:

First, stir together the vanilla wafers, powdered sugar, pecans, Bourbon and unsweetened cocoa. After combining, shape into 1 inch balls. Roll in additional powdered sugar and/or pecans. Refrigerate and serve! This recipe yields roughly 31/3 dozen Bourbon balls, and the finished product can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

Instructions: Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees and prepping your 9 inch pie shell. Cook the bacon and drain on a paper towel, roughly chop cooked bacon. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and cream until combined and smooth. Stir in bacon, leeks, salt, white pepper and Gruyere. Pour into pie shell and bake for 35 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes to allow the eggs to set, then slice and serve!

Peggy’s Ricotta and Tomato Jam Jar Appetizer Ingredients: For each jar: • 1 baguette, or bread of choice, sliced • 3 tablespoons olive oil • Pinch of sea salt • Sprinkle of garlic powder • 1/3 to 1/2 cup ricotta cheese • 3 to 4 tablespoons pesto • 1/4 cup quick tomato jam • A handful of fresh herbs, basil or oregano

For the quick tomato jam:

Roni’s Sugared Cranberries Ingredients: • 2 cups sugar • 2 cups water • 2 cups fresh cranberries • ¾ cup fine sanding sugar or Caster sugar

Instructions:

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• 1 1/2 cups whole cherry tomatoes • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 2 tablespoons sugar • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions: Begin by preheating the oven to 400 degrees and slicing the baguette into thin slices. Place the slices on a baking sheet, drizzling them with olive oil and a sprinkle of the salt and garlic powder. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden and crunchy. While your baguette is toasting, place the ricotta cheese in a food processor and blend until creamy and smooth. Scoop it into a jar, then add your pesto on top, layering the tomato jam on top as well. Sprinkle your mixture with fresh herbs and serve with toasted bread. Enjoy!

For the quick tomato jam: Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add the tomatoes, garlic, sugar, lime juice and vinegar. Stir often, cooking until the tomatoes begin to burst. Continue to cook as the mixture bubbles and the tomatoes break down, using a wooden spoon to break them apart if needed, for about 10-15 minutes. You can leave the mixture as is for a chunky texture, or blend it in a food processor or blender for a smoother texture. Pour into a jar and allow it to sit at room temperature and cool before adding it to your jar.

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A high level of trust and comfort has woven its way through every part of Isaiah’s business. mind. What does that mean to you? It means Isaiah will listen to his clients, learn their specific needs, and then translate their vision into reality.

Isaiah and his wife, Ashley, have been married for 15 years and have three children: Annistyn, Lauren and Colton.

“We are a full-service construction company, which does include commercial and residential, along with some remodels and renovations; however, our passion is in a truly custom experience to residential home building,” Isaiah says. The married father of three aims to make all projects custom-built to meet the needs of each individual family. IC Construction realizes building a new home is a major investment. Isaiah has instilled the importance of teamwork, hard work, and communication in his carefully chosen group of architects, subcontractors, and suppliers.

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IC CONSTRUCTION, LLC By Hayli Zuccola

Established in 2011, IC Construction, LLC takes great pride in providing a full range of general contracting services to North Florida. Regardless of the job, Isaiah Culley, owner, realizes each client needs individual attention and professional service. IC Construction develops a unique relationship with their clients—one of trust and integrity. These clients have come to expect and deserve consistent performance, and IC Construction delivers.

“We don’t necessarily “Our family is grateful to God offer models, instead for our success and thanks Him we prefer to sit down, for guidance and health.” interview a client and build their home —Isaiah Culley package,” he says. “We’re custom-tailoring the package to meet you on your priorities, whether it’s budget, size, or function.” IC Construction sets itself apart by taking responsibility in assisting clients with the smallest of details. Paint swatches, tile selections, and choosing the perfect lighting for a room is of great importance. Details such as these are what his clients have come to expect and rely upon.

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“When building a home with IC Construction, we also offer design services and even product selection and purchasing assistance. You are not alone when it comes to ‘oh, now I have to buy light fixtures; where do I start? What should I buy?’ We have packages available or a personal assistant to walk you through this process,” he says.

Isaiah discovered his passion for Every Lifestyle. A high level of trust and for building early on, being comfort has woven its way involved in the construction through every part of Isaiah’s business. “Our family is grateful industry since he was 16 years old. This early foundation to God for our success and thanks Him for guidance and was important and has aided him greatly as he is now a fully licensed general contractor. Due to Isaiah’s years of training, IC health.” ■ Construction can begin the building process with the end in

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By Hayli Zuccola

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Breckenridge, Colorado, is reminiscent of the idyllic small towns depicted in Hallmark movies. Golden aspens compete for attention against a background of snow-capped mountains; crisp scents of the great outdoors wander past charming boutiques and eateries and nearby hikes unveil picturesque waterfalls cascading into crystal clear lakes. While it’s possible to experience this colorful city in a weekend, a quick glimpse only leaves visitors wanting more.

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When it comes to traveling, Hannah Shaffer tends to fly by the seat of her pants. It’s an anxiety-producing concept for meticulous travelers, but a useful trait to have—especially when Mother Nature decides to intervene. As hurricane Delta headed toward Louisiana—laying the groundwork for a record-breaking hurricane season—Hannah altered her plans for a weekend getaway in New Orleans and rerouted her flight to coincide with a friend’s birthday trip to Colorado. “It was the perfect opportunity for all of us to go and just make it a girls’ weekend,” Hannah says. After landing in Denver, she joined her friends Delanie Redmond and Cyerra

Delanie Redmond, Hannah Shaffer and Cyerra Mann stop for a photo while enjoying the crisp autumn air of the Blue Lakes Trail near Ridgway, Colorado.

Mann for a bar-hopping jaunt that ended with dining at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Colorado capital. After a five-hour stint in Denver, the trio headed to the beautiful alpine setting of Breckenridge, but the almost 10,000-foot ascent above sea level had its downsides. “As Floridians, we are so spoiled with this good-quality air, and nobody told me how thin the air is up there, the density of air. Altitude sickness is real; like nobody told me that. I’ve always heard about it, but it was never like ‘oh, whenever you land, make sure you buy some oxygen,’ because you can buy oxygen in Colorado. I had to. I was so sick,” she says. Because her friends arrived a day earlier, they had an easier time adapting to the increasing elevation—well, for the most part. “All my luggage felt two-times heavier up there,” Hannah says. “Going up the stairs, it was probably four or five steps, I was so out of breath, and I exercise—we all exercise—and we were all struggling. It was rough.” Despite experiencing the side effects of a drastic altitude change, the mouthwatering food and unmatched views made up for the first-day nose bleeds, migraines and nausea, which were finally mitigated with water, readily available oxygen in an aerosol can and altitude-adjustment pills.

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“I will say, Colorado has some amazing food. I’m such a foodie,” Hannah says. “The food and the view are like my two main priorities on any kind of trip.” From flavorful burgers and finger-licking barbeque to local breweries and enticing bistros, downtown Breckenridge offers a variety of food for every taste bud. “All of the food was so fresh, which I was so surprised because it’s a landlocked state, and the seafood was good— everything—everything was really, really good.” While the grub was noteworthy in its own right, nothing could compare to the awe-inspiring scenery.

Everything was so pretty; like, you’re walking downtown and you see the mountains, and you see the aspens, and the downtown is just so... it’s really outdoorsy; all of the people there are really outdoorsy and earthy. The pictures just don’t do it justice. Their Airbnb cabin, which was tucked away in a quaint and cozy neighborhood, attracted nearby wildlife like foxes and large birds, but a short drive and a hike to Blue Lakes prompted visions of unforgettable landscapes. “We went there and it was, I mean, just breathtaking. We just sat there and just looked at the mountains and the lakes, and there are waterfalls everywhere; it was just—like I dream about it,” she says. “The trees are so different. The aspens were starting to change, so they were bright yellow. All of the alpine trees are just so beautiful and symmetric compared to our oak trees—I love our oak trees—but they’re so much more aesthetically pleasing.”

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“It was just a perfect day; we couldn’t have asked for better weather that day.” Though she recommends taking more than a weekend in Colorado to account for the lengthy flight and altitude adjustment, Hannah’s biggest piece of advice when traveling, especially when time is limited, is to talk to the locals.

to see everything she wanted to, so her first trip to Colorado certainly won’t be the last.

“They’re usually really honest and say, you know, ‘don’t even waste your time going here’ or ‘you need to check this place out,’” she says.

“Whenever I’m done with school, I want to take a travel assignment there because I loved it so much. Like, it was just so pretty; everybody there is so friendly; everybody there is active—I like that environment. I’d love to live there for a short period of time,” she says.

Due to the pandemic and a limited stay, Hannah, who’s a surgical tech going to school to become a nurse, wasn’t able

“Colorado is just like, I mean, it’s dreamy up there—I just don’t know how else to describe it.” ■

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Hayli Zuccola enjoying a Goat Yoga Class

“One of the best things about it for me is that like somehow bringing in cute, fluffy, sweet animals weaves a bridge for people to become introduced to mindfulness and yoga, and that is probably the most profound part of what we are able to do.”

ANGIE HYSE Yoga Instructor

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GOAT YOGA By Hayli Zuccola

Yoga is a spiritual and ascetic form of exercise that promotes a healthy lifestyle and mindfulness, but attempting to do a half lotus, warrior 2 or plank pose in the midst of puppies, kittens and goats, now, that’s the real key to happiness, isn’t it? The trend of animal-themed yoga has quickly taken off, which isn’t surprising because is there really a better way to achieve inner peace than with puppy kisses and jumping goats? I think not.

“At the time, I had no experience teaching goat yoga, but when they reached out, I was like, ‘oh there is no way I’m not gonna do this, it’s so cute,’” Angie Hyse, the studio manager at Flow Space says.

Founded in 2016, Gainesville’s Flow Space offers a variety of classes ranging in level of difficulty and content from Aerial Stretch and Stability to the more low-key Mellow and Melt. Of course, their most popular lineups involve the addition of furry, four-legged helpers.

“When I teach a goat yoga, I do everything that I can to offer poses that are like on hands and knees or lying down or with a flat back and so then the goats will like jump on people’s backs and offer like the best little hands-on adjustments,” she says. “There’s this joke that goats are the best little assistants to a yoga teacher.”

Beginning with kitten yoga, which was a charity-based class whose proceeds went to the Alachua County Humane Society, puppy yoga, which featured Labradors-in-training with the University of Florida’s Puppy Club, became the next course in rotation. While these household pets brought a smile and a sense of calmness to the room, introducing goats into the mix caused an even greater demand for continuously sold-out classes.

Currently, Flow Space partners with Downward Goat, the company that brings these cuddly yoga partners to these events, to host goat yoga in their Gainesville studio, at local breweries and other outdoor venues.

Though some people may be intimidated by trying yoga for the first time, Flow Space’s animal yoga options are designed for all levels with a focus on letting go and enjoying the scenery rather than perfecting a pose. “One of the best things about it for me is that like somehow bringing in cute, fluffy, sweet animals weaves a bridge

for people to become introduced to mindfulness and yoga, and that is probably the most profound part of what we are able to do,” she says. “Some people feel like, ‘oh, I can’t do yoga or I don’t want to do yoga because I’m not flexible or I’m not this or I’m not that,’ and the overall idea of yoga is to just be what you are and to exist and to notice and to feel and to breathe, and it doesn’t have to be as complex as social media or the world makes it...seem...so, somehow...all of that fades away when we put an animal name in front of yoga.” That carefree attitude doesn’t just extend to students taking the class either. “I feel like I receive the most joy out of teaching these classes because of how happy everyone is, and so I get the most out of an experience as a teacher when I’m able to feel that others are in a good place, and it seems that most people are in a really great place when they’re lying on the ground and they have puppies licking their face,” Angie says. Though there is no definitive schedule for when animal yoga is offered at Flow Space, you can stay up to date on their classes, which range in price from $20 to $30, on their Facebook page or through their website at flowspacegnv.com. ■ Winter 2020 | 17

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PREPARATION Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large heavy based pot. Add half the beef and brown all over, then remove and repeat with remaining beef. Set beef aside. Turn stove down to medium low. If the pot is looking dry, add more oil. Add onion and garlic, cook for 2 minutes. Add finely chopped carrots and celery, cook for 6 minutes or until softened and sweet (taste test!). Add carrot chunks and cook for 2 minutes. Add flour and stir through. Add ale, beef stock, and stir to dissolve the flour. Add thyme, bay leaves, and cooked beef. Turn heat up slightly, mix, bring to simmer, then cover. Adjust heat so it is simmering gently, not energetically. Cook for 1 hr 45 minutes or until beef is tender. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a skillet over high heat until golden. Remove and reserve bacon drippings in pan. Add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until golden all over. Return bacon into skillet, toss to coat mushrooms, then stir through stew. Simmer stew, uncovered, for 15 minutes until mushrooms are tender. Then remove from stove and cool. TO COOK: Preheat oven to 200C/390F. Pour stew into a pie dish, even out surface. Pictured pie dish is 24 x 20 x 4.5 cm / 10 x 8 x 1.8” (1.5L / 1.5 Qt). Top with prepared mashed potatoes then bake for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are golden and the filling is piping hot in the middle. Add shredded cheese to the top and bake for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. If you prefer to use puff pastry as topping: Top with puff pastry (if too big, just fold the ends in), brush with egg yolk. Cut a few slits in the surface then bake for 30 – 35 minutes until deep golden and the filling is piping hot in the middle (stick a knife in to check). Skip adding the cheese. Rest for 5 minutes before serving!

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When the holiday season nears, the Kline family home transforms from a traditional two-story farmhouse into a winter wonderland worthy of a North Pole address. Nutcrackers standing guard above the fireplace; light fixtures wrapped in evergreen and shimmering red beads and a clawfoot bathtub overflowing with colorful ornament bubbles are just a handful of the hundreds of carefully arranged details that fill this home with visions of sugar plums and a yuletide spirit.

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Arletta Kline doesn’t exactly remember the moment she became enamored with Christmas. It didn’t stem from childhood memories or magically begin when she had a family of her own. In fact, the moment she became immersed in peppermint candy canes and other ho-ho-holiday traditions still remains a mystery. What she does know is that the majority of her desire to cover her home in Christmas cheer can be traced back to around 20 years ago with a move to Jasper. Arletta and her husband, Jackie, were living in Naples when they began preparing for his impending retirement. Although they had spent most of their married life in south Florida, the couple dreamed of moving to a more rural community and into a picturesque farmhouse complete with a wraparound porch, luscious live oaks and a spacious landscape, which they ultimately found in Jasper. Because the home was in desperate need of some TLC, Jackie, who was experienced in carpentry, Arletta, their daughter and son-in-law would spend long weekends stripping away layers of paint, replacing floorboards and taking trips to nearby airconditioned stores to escape the Florida sun. Once the renovations were finished, it became an architecturally beautiful canvas that inspired Arletta to begin her elaborate Christmas décor collection. 20 |

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Forty-two bins labeled by room with detailed instructions choreographing the location for every item inside sit in a barn until the scent of cinnamon pinecones wafting through the air signals the beginning of the season.

Having a stockpile of holiday bobbles and trinkets now means only adding to that collection when a post-holiday shopping trip uncovers something one-of-a-kind.

“I like to have the whole house done by Thanksgiving so I really get to enjoy the whole Christmas season,” Arletta said.

Despite the time and effort it takes to turn a two-story home into a Santa-approved oasis, Arletta and Jackie spend Christmas at their daughter’s house in Naples watching holiday movies on Christmas Eve and decorating sugar cookies. Of course, all that work doesn’t go unnoticed as the biggest holiday celebrated in their home is Thanksgiving, which marks the beginning of a tradition more imperative than tailgating at the Gators/Seminoles game or carving a turkey: determining the winner of the sought-after K-Cup. Since 2009, the Klines and the Krantzes take part in a series of competitions from croquet and badminton to cornhole and ladder ball to see which side of the family will be crowned the champions and win the coveted K-Cup.

One by one – sometimes starting as early as October – Arletta unpacks each bin and works toward covering nearly every inch of the home with a holiday touch, well, almost every room. Jackie’s self-proclaimed man-cave has minimal decorations per his request – the only sign of the season being a small white tree, which is a stark contrast from the rest of the home. Each room, which Arletta addresses like the owner of a quaint bed and breakfast, has its own theme and intricate presentation. The focal point of the music room is the piano – across from which sits a tree with music-related ornaments and a display of caroler figurines above the mantel. The parlor is reserved for the main Christmas tree, which is colored with pink and white trimmings and topped with a snowman hat that almost touches the ceiling. The patriotic room, which Kara decorated with red, white and blue stencils, is an homage to the family’s ties to law enforcement. Jackie; Kara and her husband, David Krantz, and their daughter Hayley and her husband; have all been involved in law enforcement in some form or another, with Jackie’s brother’s side of the family drawn to careers in the fire service. Arletta and her granddaughter Mackenzie on the other hand, opted to create their own occupational paths. The kitchen is an ode to the Nutcracker with a small tree adorned with ornaments bought during a trip to the ballet and the upstairs hall is dedicated to the “A Christmas Story” tree – one of Arletta’s favorite festive movies. “People know how much I love Christmas and they have given, there are so [many] decorations in here that people have lovingly given me,” she said. Even with an abundance of holiday embellishments, there’s one ornament that stands out among the rest: the Christmastree-topper Arletta and Jackie bought for their first Christmas together 54 years ago.

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“Now it’s more like the hunt for something unique,” Kara said.

“It’s the funniest looking thing you’ll ever see. We call it the K-Cup and we always have a competition – the Krantzes against the Klines – for who gets the K-Cup that year,” Jackie said. While taking home a trophy with a glued-on rubber chicken and other items from around the house is a memorable experience and the biggest event pioneered at their Jasper home, over the years, the Kline family has opened their doors to church Easter egg hunts containing over 1,000 plastic eggs stuffed with candy and a VFW-led BBQ; Christmastime adult Sunday school gatherings with sounds of singing carolers and even a wedding or two. Though they moved to Jasper on a whim, Arletta and Jackie have created something special that goes beyond their unmatched home for the holidays. “I think we are here because we’re meant to be here. Everybody says ‘why’d you move to Jasper’ because we knew nobody, we didn’t have family, we didn’t have friends and we were just lead to this house,” Arletta said. ■

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// TO KEEP YOU WARM ALL WINTER LONG As temperatures drop in North Florida this winter, we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but want to cozy up with our favorite blankets and enjoy a nice cup of warm soup! From slow cookers to Instant pots, there are so many different ways to prepare delicious soups, so we have rounded up a few of our favorite classics and new discoveries for our readers. Whether you are looking for something hearty and filling or perhaps something nostalgic, consider these great soup recipes that can be enjoyed all winter long.

Easy Tortellini Soup Photo courtesy of instupix.com

Ingredients: 1 pound Italian sausage, browned and drained 2 cans Italian tomatoes, diced 4 cups of veggie or chicken broth 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed 4 cups fresh spinach 1 bag of frozen cheese tortellini Instructions: Start by placing the first 4 ingredients into your slow cooker and allowing it to cook on low for 4 hours. Once complete, add in the spinach and tortellini, cooking on low for an additional 30 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked thoroughly. Serve warm with bread for dipping!

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5-Ingredient Chili

Recipe & photo courtesy of pipanddebby.com

Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef or sausage 1 white onion or yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 15 ounces diced tomatoes 30 ounces chili with beans Shredded cheddar cheese, for topping

Creamy Tomato Soup

Recipe & photo courtesy of aileencooks.com

Ingredients: 1/4 cup basil, fresh 2 cloves garlic 4 (14.5-ounce) canned fire-roasted tomatoes 1 yellow onion, medium 2 cups vegetable broth 2 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the beef or sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Add the onion and garlic and cook until veggies are soft and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. If there is not enough grease from the meat and mixture is too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan while veggies are cooking. Add the diced tomatoes and chili to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ladle into serving bowls and serve immediately. Top with cheese and serve with crackers or bread of choice. Some may even pair this recipe with homemade cinnamon rolls for a sweet and savory combo.

Instructions: Begin by using the “sauté” function on your instant pot to sauté your chopped onion. Once the onion is soft, add in the fresh garlic. Pour in 2 cups of vegetable broth, scraping any stuck pieces of onion from the bottom of your instant pot. Dump in your 4 cans of tomatoes and your fresh basil. Sprinkle in your salt and sugar, then stir to combine. Cook on high pressure for 7 minutes, then allow your instant pot to quickrelease. Blend the soup using an immersion blender or a tabletop blender. Whisk in your heavy cream, garnish with more fresh basil if desired, and enjoy! This recipe pairs wonderfully with a warm grilled cheese or the sandwich of your choice.

Recipe & photo courtesy of cookingclassy.com

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, divided 1 1/4 cups chopped yellow onion 1 Tablespoon minced garlic 1 cup diced celery 1 cup peeled and diced carrots 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups of peeled and diced russet potatoes, 1/2-inch diced 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon, dried) 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon, dried) 2 bay leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 cup frozen or fresh peas 1 cup frozen corn 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (preferably bone-in cooked or rotisserie)

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Ingredients: 2 ½ pounds russet potatoes 1 small onion 2 cups chicken broth 4 cloves garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 8 ounces cream cheese 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (about 1 cup) 1 ½ cups heavy cream Instructions: Begin by chopping the potatoes into 2-inch chunks and roughly chop the onion. Add the potatoes, onion, chicken broth, garlic, salt, and pepper to slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours. Once it has finished, open the lid and add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and heavy cream. Use a potato masher to blend the soup together for a very slightly chunky loaded potato soup, or an immersion blender for a super smooth loaded potato soup. Top with your choice of toppings and enjoy! We think this tastes wonderful with sour cream and bacon crumbles on top, or with the addition of broccoli for a pop of color

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Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Instructions: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add in onion, carrot and celery; sauté for 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute 1 additional minute. Add chicken broth, potatoes, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves to the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and bring soup to a low boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, (press veggies down into broth) and allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are almost fully tender, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan set over medium heat, melt the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter. Stir in flour and cook mixture, stirring constantly for 1 1/2 minutes. While whisking, slowly pour the milk into the flour mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook mixture, stirring constantly until thickened—do not allow it to boil. Stir in cream, then remove from heat, covering it with a lid. Once potatoes are almost fully tender, add the peas and corn to soup mixture with vegetables and heat through for a few minutes. Stir milk mixture and chicken into soup. Remove bay leaves, stir in parsley, serve warm. Pairs perfectly with homemade biscuits. Enjoy! ■

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Jewelry THE GIRL’S GUIDE TO EFFORTLESS AND DAINTY EVERYDAY

By Jeweliana Curtis

It’s truly amazing how a beautiful piece of jewelry can elevate a simple outfit into a chic one. From statement rings to heirloom jewels, we all have our go-to accessory pieces, but we are always on the hunt for sleek new items to switch up our daily style. Super feminine, dainty jewelry has been all the rage in recent months and we do not see that changing anytime soon! If you are looking for some simple yet impactful jewelry that you can rock everyday, check out this list of a few of our must have favorites.

SIMPLE AND SWEET NECKLACES Necklaces can truly pull an outfit together in the best way, and dainty necklaces are certainly the way to go this season. The soft, feminine nature of a dainty necklace pairs perfectly with a fun dress, but it looks equally as stylish dressed down with denim and a casual blouse. Consider a necklace with your initial for a personal touch, or go for a pendant necklace with your favorite stone. Another great option for this trend is a bar pendant necklace with an inspirational phrase or the coordinates to a special place you have traveled. The sweet personalization options for this type of jewelry piece are truly endless! Photo courtesy of KendraScott.com

STYLISH RINGS Simple, dainty rings have taken Instagram by storm! From stunning solitaire jeweled rings to stackable bands, it’s easy to see why these accessories are a crowd favorite. Embrace this trend with a stunning raw quartz solitaire ring or dive deep and find a set of dainty, stackable ones to wear together. There are many great options in big box stores, but you can also find beautiful handmade rings on Etsy, or find unique styles in small boutiques locally.

DELICATE BRACELETS Who doesn’t love a bit of arm candy? Dainty, delicate bracelets are the perfect addition to your current favorite bracelet stack, or they can be worn solo for a more minimal look. From simple gold bangles to sleek charm bracelets and sparkly wraps, the sky’s the limit when it comes to creating unique, stylish stacks with delicate bracelets. There are so many beautiful options on Etsy, but this style of bracelet can also be found in small shops and big retailers alike.

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EVERYDAY EARRINGS Statement earrings have had their moment for quite some time now—and we do love a good statement piece!—but dainty, everyday earrings have a special place in our hearts. There are so many different finishes and styles that fit into this category, so there truly is something for everyone. Styles like edgy ear climbers, tiny hoops, sparkling studs and hundreds of different shapes and symbols make a big statement, despite their miniature size. A pair of dainty studs pair great with almost every outfit imaginable, so feel free to make this style a part of your permanent style rotation. ■ Photo courtesy shahlakarimi.com

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Looking for something edgy and different? A colorblocking watch or one that has a bright interface may be for you. The unexpected pop of color separates these watches from the rest of the pack, creating visual interest and adding a bit of personality to your look. This Movado watch features a sleek, edgy design with a modern pop of blue, making it a great statement piece for your wardrobe.

Watches

for the Southern Gentleman By Jeweliana Curtis

It’s no secret that watches are a necessary addition to any Southern gentleman’s wardrobe. Not only do these watches assist with time management, but they also greatly impact a person’s style and provide the perfect way for men to add personality into their outfits. While there are countless amazing options for stylish watches on the market, we have rounded up four of our favorite styles that are trending this season to inspire your next splurge.

MACHINE CHRONOGRAPH

Are you wanting to make a statement? Look no further than a machine chronograph watch. An all-black option can be simple and effortless yet impactful. This option by Fossil features a stainless steel band and an all-black interface with a touch of rugged texture. It’s easy to see that this watch is anything but boring! Pair this with an all-black ensemble or with bright white to really make it pop. Photo: Machine Chronograph Watch by Fossil.com

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LUXE LEATHER

Go against the grain and rock a wooden watch this season! Not only is this option unique, but it pairs well with any outfit combination imaginable. This style would be great for an outdoorsman who loves all things nature. It’s a great way to show your love of nature no matter where the trail may take you. This option by Treehut has a stunning, natural wood interface and a masculine band, making it a great everyday option.

This style of watch is perfect for the guy who likes the finer things in life. Ideal for everyday oﬃce wear, this style of watch looks best when dressed up a bit. The leather gives the entire piece an elevated, luxe look that is sure to impress, and the bold details complete the look. This option from Fossil is a hybrid smartwatch, meaning that not only does it look great but it has so many great functions as well. ■

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ROYAL PLUSH Winter is the season for wearing velvet. And the fabric isn’t just being used in designer collections this winter! It’s everywhere. Crushed velvet textures added to floral embroideries, color accents and tufted designs will catch the light and eyes of those around you. Add a little royalty to your everyday lifestyle—home decor and fashion—with these great trends. ■

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HIKING THE

By Emily Pazel

For months, you have prepared for this journey. Your hiking gear is ready to go, your bag is meticulously packed and you have mentally prepared yourself to take on the challenges ahead. Now, it’s just you and the open trail. Eddie Johnson discovered his passion for hiking the Appalachian Trail when his parents would take him on vacation to Cherokee, North Carolina, when he was just a young child. While he was there, his parents would let him venture on the trails a little bit at a time. “My mom and dad would let me walk around one turn and then would tell me to come back, so it’s just always intrigued me what was around the next corner,” he says. “There are many trails up in that area, and the Appalachian Trail is the heart of it all.” Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Breathtaking view from Clingmans Dome.

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As Eddie grew older, he started bringing his own family to the mountains where he explains that same feeling would come back each time. Eddie with his brother-in-law and hiking partner, Austin Williams, pose for a photo along the Appalachian Trail.

“So, I just started doing research on the Appalachian Trail and learning more about it, and then a few years ago, I decided I was just going to get out there and do it,” he says. “I started gathering gear up and just started doing it. And now it’s an addiction—I just have to be there.” In the last few years, Eddie has done several trips where he hiked 10 to 12 miles per day, averaging around 30 to 40 miles each trip. Altogether, he has conquered about 100 miles along the trail and has no intentions of stopping. The Appalachian Trail begins at Springer Mountain in North Georgia and ends in Maine, stretching across 14 states and is a little over 2,100 miles. On average, it takes hikers around 5 to 7 months to complete the mammoth journey. “It’s a lot more challenging than what people think,” Eddie says. “The first time I went out there, I didn’t expect it to be as hard as it was, and I truly about quit and went back to my truck because I didn’t know if I could make it.” Fighting through the pain and the mental exhaustion, Eddie got through it and managed to master his first multi-day hiking trip along the trail. Shortly after, he started planning his next one.

There are many beautiful views along the trail. Here Eddie poses at Thunderhead Mountain. Austin and Eddie bunk down for the night in one of the huts along the trail. Fontana Dam Shelter A.K.A.: The Hilton (Hut)

His most recent trip along the Appalachian Trail consisted of a 33-mile hike from Fontana Dam Shelter to Clingmans Dome in North Carolina with his brother-in-law, Austin Williams. “By lunch time, we had gained over 2,000 feet in elevation, which is just brutal,” he says. “Your legs start hurting and you’re tired, and then you look at your map and you realize you’re only half way done for the day. You’ve got five more miles to go before the campsite and you just have to continue on.” On top of being one of the most physically challenging journeys, Eddie also explains that having the right mentality can be important. Although every part of your body hurts and is in pain, having the right mentality to push through the pain is the only way you can make it to your destination. “When you’re hurting that bad, you’re hungry, you’re tired; you just want to stop,” he says. “ But you can’t. So, it’s a mental push.”

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“Do your homework,” he says. “Make phone calls; get the information; get online and talk to park rangers; find the weather forecast, temperatures, trail conditions; and have a back-up plan.”

Eddie Johnson with wife Kayla and son Hunter.

Eddie’s adventurous spirit has led him and his family on many trips over the years. Their most recent travels have taken them to Yosemite National Park in California, the Grand Canyon, the Santa Monica Pier, Sequoia National Park, Border State Park near Tijuana and New Mexico. Eddie, Kayla, and Hunter look forward to more adventures and more hiking. Some people take months to prepare for the ruthless journey through the trails, while others just kind of go for it. Eddie was one of those people that just went for it. “I would definitely recommend doing some strength training on your legs,” he says. “But I was that kind of guy that just got out there and did it.” Eddie explains that the popular hiking saying, “hike your own hike,” describes how it’s important to go at your own pace and that you shouldn’t try to hike for anyone except for yourself. Even while in a group, he says that you typically end up distancing yourself from other hikers while traveling at your own pace. Doing your homework and making sure there are little surprises along the way is how you can best prepare for your trip, Eddie explains. “Before you walk into the woods, you need to plan out and prepare for however many days you’re going to be out there,” he says. “There’s no grocery stores where you can stop. You need to bring breakfast, lunch and dinner, and snacks for throughout the day.” Not only do you need enough food to last you on the trail, you also need to know the weather forecast and be prepared for the worst.

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Another good thing to do before entering the trail is to make sure other people know your whereabouts and know you are hiking the trail. They should know where the trail starts, where it ends and if you plan to call once you’ve made it. While the trail is mostly safe, Eddie explains that one little thing such as a slip and fall or snakebite can put you into a bad predicament very quickly. With help being miles away, being careful is essential. But pushing past the thought of danger, the views out on the trail are one of a kind. One of Eddie’s favorite views was during his last hike when they came across Mollies Ridge. “Once you’re on top of the mountain, you can climb one of the smoke stack towers, which are around 60 feet tall,” he says. “Once you get to the top of the tower, you’re above the tree line and you can see so far—it’s just beautiful.” Along the trail, Eddie has knocked out most of the footpaths in North Carolina in the Great Smokey Mountain Region. Eventually, his goal is to hit a section of the trail in every state a couple times each year. But for now, his next hike is planned for Georgia at Standing Indian Mountain. With Georgia on his mind, Eddie says he plans to bring his family next spring to do some day hikes around the area and be able to have that family time together. Eddie, who owns Johnson’s Subcontracting LLC, says he looks forward to his next adventure. “When you’re out there, it’s just you, whoever you’re with and the peace and quiet,” he says. “There’s no technology, no hustle and bustle of daily life; there’s nothing much to do but to talk to each other and share stories—it’s truly a bonding experience.” ■

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As parents, we suffer many times from PSTD—parental screen time disorder. We have tried the weaning process, traveling down various pathways: taking away the phone, hiding the Xbox, and all controls. How do we successfully transition them to “Go Outside and Play?”

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device is not all bad. What are they doing on the device? Allow 30 minutes or so for a 13-year-old to enjoy Instagram or Snapchat, then allow the rest of their screen time for homework. Only a parent can truly answer how much screen time is too much. The American Academy of Pediatrics’ HealthyChildren.org lets you create a media plan to help your family make these determinations. Work with your children to get a buy-in from them on this process. Consider trading chores for screen time and possibly banking them for a future time.

According to a May 2018 study by Pew Research Center, nearly half of our kids ages 13 to 17 admit they are online almost constantly, roughly double the number from three years ago. Excessive screen time is known to be a cause of teen insomnia, attention disorder symptoms, low test scores,

obesity and poor interpersonal skills. So what’s a parent to do? Taking away the device doesn’t necessarily do away with the demand. We must teach them how to manage their time, or they will grow up without that skill. Spending time on an electronic

Also, if you want your children to moderate their use of screen time, we parents need to moderate our screen time. Be the model they see. It goes both ways. Changing your family’s screen time usage begins with you. Consider having device-free dinners with a weekly night of board games. Hey, and also do some outside activities—they were always fun.

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Ingredients • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour • 2/3 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted • Sprinkles for decorating Instructions 1. Sift the flour, cocoa and salt together. Set aside. 2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in the vanilla extract. Slowly add in the flour mixture and mix until combined. Between two sheets of waxed paper, roll the dough 1/4-inch thick as evenly as possible. 3. Chill for 30 minutes.

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4. Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper. Cut out the cookies with a heart-shaped or other cookie cutter. Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking sheet. 5. Bake the cookies for 15 minutes, or until crisp and firm. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for two minutes and then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely. 6. When the cookies are cool, dip the hearts into the melted chocolate. Dip 1/4 of the heart. Sprinkle the chocolate section with sprinkles, if desired. Place the heart cookies on wax paper until the chocolate is completely set . Note: you can use any type of cookie cutter and sprinkles. You can make these cookies for any and every holiday!

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Ingredients • 1 cup butter, softened • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder • ½ teaspoon salt • 2 eggs • 1 tablespoon liquid red food coloring • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour • Powdered sugar Directions 1. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter on medium to high 30 seconds. Add sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. 2. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in eggs, food coloring, and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour. Divide dough in half. Cover; chill dough 1 hour or until easy to handle. 3. Preheat oven to 375°F. On a floured surface roll half the dough at a time to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut dough using a 2 1/2- to 3 1/2-inch heart-shape cookie cutter. Place cutouts 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. 4. Bake 6 to 7 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are very light brown. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, using stencils if desired.

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These heart cookies are the ultimate treat for Valentine’s Day! Heart-shaped sugar cookies are dipped in dark chocolate and coated in festive sprinkles for a fun snack that’s perfect for classroom parties or that special someone in your life. 1 hour 15 minutes 1 hour 15 minutes Yield: 24 Cookies

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Ingredients • 1 1/4 cups butter, softened • 1 cup sugar • 2 large eggs, room temperature • 3 cups all-purpose flour • 1 tablespoon baking cocoa • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves • 2 cups ground almonds • Raspberry jam • Confectioners’ sugar Directions 1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in almonds. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. 2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with a 3-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter. From the center of half the cookies, cut out a 1 1/2-in. heart or round shape. 3. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. 4. Spread 1/2 teaspoon jam over the bottom of the solid cookies. Sprinkle cutout cookies with confectioners’ sugar; carefully place over jam.

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Ingredients: • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened • 1 cup sugar • 2 eggs • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 3 cups all-purpose flour • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate candy melts • 1 tablespoon shortening, if using chocolate chips; do not add shortening to candy melts • 1/2 cup Valentine’s Day sprinkles Instructions 1. In the bowl of a mixer, beat the butter and sugar until smooth, about 2 minutes. 2. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. 3. Add the vanilla and salt, then slowly mix in the flour until thoroughly combined. 4. Remove the dough from the bowl. Place the dough on a large piece of plastic wrap and shape it into a disc. Wrap the plastic wrap around the dough and chill for at least 1 hour, or up to 1 day before you plan to bake your cookies. 5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.

6. Divide the dough in half. Re-wrap one half of the dough and place it in the fridge. Roll the remaining dough into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle. 7. Using a 4 inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out as many shapes as you can from the dough. 8. Re-roll the dough and repeat the process until you’ve filled your first baking sheet. Cookies should be spaced 1 1/2 inches apart on the sheet. 9. Place the pan of cookies in the fridge and chill for 20 minutes. 10. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until cookies are set and the edges are just barely turning brown. 11. Cool the cookies completely. 12. Repeat the same process with the other half of the dough that you previously put in the refrigerator. 13. Heat the chocolate chips + shortening OR candy melts (no shortening needed) in the microwave in 30-second increments until melted. Stir until smooth. 14. Dip half of each cookie into the chocolate, tapping against the bowl to remove the excess. Place the cookies on a sheet of parchment paper and quickly add the sprinkles onto the wet chocolate. Let set completely. Notes: 1. Dough can be frozen for up to one month; thaw in the refrigerator before using. 2. Plain cookies can be frozen for up to one month, then thawed and dipped in chocolate and sprinkles. ■

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A Full-Service Mobile Coffee Bar By Kayla Perla

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Brooke has been in coffee for over 12 years. “At first it was just a job for me, but when I went to Coffee Fest back in 2013, that’s when I realized that it was more than a job—coffee was my passion,” says Brooke, owner of Brooklynn’s Coffee. Brooke’s 10-year plan was to open a coffee trailer and to travel around to a different city each week. After a year into owning a brick-andmortar coffee shop, she asked herself, “Why not go for my dreams now?” From the time Brooke decided to say yes to her dreams until the day she opened Brooklynn’s Coffee was a busy and short 6 weeks, when she had expected it to be at least 6 months. “It was like it was meant to be,” says Brooke. She said the community really pulled together and showed their support. Brooke explained that people reached out and offered help; they answered her questions, which really made the process go fast! “There’s something about coffee that brings people together. It brings me so much joy,” says Brooke.

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“The support that people have shown is overwhelmingly wonderful.” Originally, the vision for the mobile coffee truck was to be in a new location each week; however, after seeing the amount of love Lake City has shown her makes her want to stay. Also, having a small business allows her to be involved in the community and give back, which she enjoys doing.

Brooklynn’s Coffee is a family-run coffee shop. Brooke has two kids: Dallas, 11, and Payson, 9. “They have such different personalities, but this is perfect for our family. It is so fun.” Brooke explains that Dallas enjoys pulling shots and taking orders while Payson is the entertainment—she likes to dance and sing for customers. Now, when she wakes up, she is excited to go to work. She loves to be able to create and share her passion with people—coffee. Brooklynn’s Coffee is a full-service mobile coffee bar with a seating area and a photo drop (on non-rainy days). They do customized events, partner with local charities, and collaborate with local businesses. ■ To get more information and to see where this mobile coffee shop will be serving, follow them on Facebook or Instagram: @brooklynnscoffee 386.697.7261 Website coming soon: brooklynnscoffee.com

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s ’ e n i t n a l Ga Day celebrating in style! By Jeweliana Curtis

What’s Galentine’s Day, you ask? Well, In the words of Leslie Knope, “It’s only the best day of the year!” Galentine’s Day is typically celebrated on the day before Valentine’s Day, February 13, and is a celebration of friendship with your best girls. Galentine’s Day celebrations can be as relaxed and simple as you like, or as elaborate and fancy as you can dream up. If you’re looking for some great ways to celebrate with your best friends this year, check out this list of fun activities that are sure to have you laughing and taking selfies all night long!

Girls’ Night Out! There’s nothing quite like a GNO! Grab your bestie and paint the town red. Get dressed up, have drinks at your favorite pub, grab dinner at

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Brunch It Up There’s really not a sadness that breakfast foods can’t cure! For this celebration, think bottomless mimosas and avocado toast or gourmet coffee and a waffle bar. If you choose to go all out, pick a fun theme for your brunch. Some ideas may include a girl power theme, complete with pops of pink and tons of glitter, or perhaps choose an anti-Valentine’s theme and deck out the party in black hearts and studs. The sky truly is the limit with this option, as the food, activities and favors can be catered towards the theme as well.

Girls’ Night In At Home Spa Edition! Break out the charcuterie boards and pop open your favorite bubbly, it’s time for a girls’ night in! Invite your gal pals over for an evening of pampering, complete with delicious snacks and fun girl talk. Who says you have to stop having sleepovers with your girls after college?! Instruct your guests to sport their favorite pajamas and bring their beverage of choice for an at-home spa night. Stock up on face masks, athome pedicure sets and your favorite nail polish colors to give each friend a bit of self-care. Snap a few selfies, sip your favorite cocktails and dish on what’s happening in your lives. It’ll be just like sleepovers in the good old days and it will be the perfect way to celebrate Galentine’s with your ladies.

Creative Courses Is there really anything better than a night spent laughing with your girlfriends? We don’t think so! This activity requires a bit of planning, but it is totally worth the effort. Attend a painting class and explore your artsy sides or take a cooking class together and learn something new. If your friends are into crafts, host a DIY night! Whether you choose to bake Valentine’s Day cookies or try your hand at watercoloring, hosting an activity like this is sure to incite lots of laughs and inside jokes. The best part? These activities could even be done over Zoom if your friends are far away!

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Host a Tasting Who doesn’t love a good tasting? Whether it’s wine tasting at a beautiful vineyard or chocolate sampling at a fancy chocolatier, you really can’t go wrong when you host a tasting. This Galentine’s Day, grab your girls and hit the road to attend a tasting together or host a tasting at home. If you choose the athome route, consider creating tasting cards for your guests and reading up on some tips for tastings at home. If you host a wine tasting, stock up on fancy cheeses and artisanal crackers to accompany your wine fleet and learn a bit about tasting notes from a sommelier in preparation. Hosting a chocolate tasting? Pick out 7 to 8 bars of assorted flavors and find tips from the pros online about getting the most out of your chocolate. This unique activity will surely provide tons of sweet memories for your crew, and you may even find some new favorite products along the way! ■

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PASTRY LOVE NOTES This Valentine’s, why not give pastries instead of cards? Trade scissors for cookie cutters and color pencils for a sugar glaze. Seal a spoonful of your sweetheart’s favorite jam or chocolatehazelnut spread inside a golden flaky pastry. Then decorate to your heart’s content with mini cutouts, tinted glaze and sanding sugar. Sweet, indeed. ■

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Callie Smith —a medical APRN practicing during a worldwide pandemic but meeting every challenge!

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Callie Smith is a lifelong Suwannee County resident who loves North Florida, her hometown, family and her advanced medical career where she can help others. She wanted to be a pharmacist when she grew up, but became a professional in the medical field when she discovered she could work and still attend classes to achieve her goals. Over the years, those goals grew, and she accomplished all of them. Her medical resumé is astonishing! Described in her bio as an accomplished professional with over 23 years of nursing experience, five years as an APRN, FNP-C with experience in emergency medicine and primary care, independent, resourceful, a team builder and excellent problem solver in the face of emergencies and acute and chronic illness, Callie fits the bill as the ARNP she is. “I was always interested in the medical field and was good at math and science. Originally I wanted to be a pharmacist but changed my mind when I found out I could go to school locally and still work. I became a CNA first, then LPN, RN, and now I am an APRN (advanced practice registered nurse). “I was the first nurse in my family,” she remarks.

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“I was a charge nurse at North Florida Regional Medical Center ER when I decided to go back to school to become an APRN,” she states. “My kids had gotten older, and I decided it was time. I earned my bachelor’s degree, and then I went to grad school.” This determined lady knew she faced a mountain trying to attend class, work and be a wife and mother. “I did a part-time program so I could work and go to school two days a week in Tampa and also studied online and worked clinicals while driving back and forth from Live Oak to Tampa twice a week with several others following the same desire to move up in their medical careers. “Our school (University of South Florida) was really good about placing us near our homes for clinicals,” she remarks gratefully. Callie attended classes for two years and six months part-time. All total, she has six years of medical education. Callie now holds a Master of Science in Nursing (USF), bachelor of science in nursing (Chamberlain College of Nursing), associate of science in nursing (Lake City Community College, now Florida Gateway) and a degree in practical nursing (Suwannee-Hamilton Area Vocational Technical Center, now RIVEROAK Technical College).

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The Mike and Callie Smith family: Chase, left, Mike, Callie and Dallas.

“The best part about nursing is you can work in a variety of areas like surgery, computers, case management or teach, but most of my experience was in emergency medicine where I got my best experiences,” she points out. “My very first nursing experience was at the ER at the old Suwannee County Hospital here in Live Oak.” That hospital was later torn down when a new one was built. While Callie was still attending her first nursing school locally, she and Mike Smith were married during Christmas break 29 years ago this December. The ceremony was performed by then newly ordained minister Rev. Randy Lamb, a close friend who later bragged to many that the first marriage he ever performed was Mike and Callie’s and it is a forever marriage! Mike and Callie agree wholeheartedly. Later, while working at Cheek and Scott Pharmacy in Live Oak during her early nursing experiences, Callie worked with anyone who came in with a need. “I had to take classes to be certified and get a state board test to be certified in fitting prostheses to help women who experienced breast removal due to breast cancer,” she comments. That was just one of many experiences in this varied job, stirring her desire to continue her medical education and step up another level. Seven years ago she started her last schooling with daughter Dallas in high school and son Chase still in middle school. “Mike was a full-time dad and mom while working full-time at his own job,” she says in praise for her husband. Working or attending classes in the medical field was not always easy. During her last schooling Callie went straight through with no summer breaks. “I can’t tell you how many times I missed Christmases while my kids were still at home, but you get to give back to people, and it’s so rewarding,” Callie remarks. Today, Callie Smith would tell you everything she put into her education to be an advanced practice registered nurse APRN is worth all the long trips, long nights

studying and clinicals which prepared her to see patients locally and help them during illness, both mental and physical. She doesn’t regret her choice. “You have to pick what nursing area you want to work in, and I picked family…what that really means is you get certified for patients within a certain age range. I am certified to work with all ages, but my preference is 13 and up, Callie states. “Myself, Yvonne Billups and Dr. Smitas see patients at his office in Live Oak daily,” she notes. Callie moved to Dr. Smidtas’ office this year when Shands Live Oak Regional Medical Center, where she saw patients daily, was sold, the doors were closed and the international pandemic COVID-19 changed the lives of everyone across every border in the world. It’s been a ride, but as a lifetime medical worker and Christian, Callie takes it all in stride. “You always have to be non-judgmental and respect people with different ideas. It’s all part of the job I love.” Callie says she, along with her co-workers, love seeing patients in the Live Oak and Jasper offices. Asked what she would say to those going into the medical field under the current world-wide pandemic, Callie says you must be sure it’s what you want. “It’s a commitment, and you have to care for others and be willing to give up some of your personal time because you miss a lot of things…yes, there’s good parts like labor and delivery where there’s a happy occasion…but now when people come to me many are in situations when they need immediate help.” But, APRN Callie Smith doesn’t regret one moment of her chosen career and the time it took to get there. Son Chase, 20, who works for Anderson/Columbia in their labs testing asphalt, daughter Dallas, 24, a St. Augustine civil engineer, along with their dad Mike, who is employed with the Sheriffs Youth Ranches, are proud of Callie and her dedication to helping others. ■

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Sewing for the Sou

By Hayli Zuccola

THE LADY OF THE LAKE QUILTERS’ GUILD

A quilt is the result of hundreds of fabric swatches painstakingly pieced together to create something beautifully comforting and sewn from the heart. For over 30 years, members of the Lady of the Lake Quilters’ Guild have used their talent for making patchwork blankets and other textile creations to contribute to charity and relief-based efforts. The Lady of the Lake Quilters’ Guild began in 1988 when seven sewers and quilting enthusiasts pooled their knowledge and experience together to finish a quilt left incomplete after their needlecraft class was canceled. With its success, an ad was placed in the local paper inviting others wanting to learn the trade to join the new guild. “That’s where it really started. People just showed up,” Gay Karantinos, one of the founding members, says. “We had to come up with a name, and one of the seven had more knowledge of quilting than the rest of us… She knew different patterns and blocks, and that’s how we came up with Lady of the Lake. It is a block, and the colors in ours are blue and green… they represent the water—our lakes in the area—and the pine trees.” Today, the guild is 100-members strong and continues to attract the interest of those looking for a fellowship based on the love of quilting.

As part of their charitable efforts, members of the Lady of the Lake Quilters’ Guild donate handmade quilts to each family member of a Habitat for Humanity home.

“We have become a sisterhood of sorts, and I think that’s very important during these times. I know it’s been hard on everybody—a lot of our members are alone, and this is a great outlet for companionship… it serves a wonderful purpose in our community,” says Diane Shepherd, who is the current guild president.

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Besides forming lifelong friendships within the organization, as a nonprofit, the guild’s main objective is giving back to those in need with a sense of comfort and care a handmade quilt can provide. “What I didn’t realize when I joined the guild was the community outreach that they do and the good that the guild does in the community for its members and its non-members,” Diane says. On average, the guild donates around 200 quilts a year to both local and regional associations like Habitat for Humanity, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of North Central Florida, Guardian ad Litem, UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, Haven and the North Florida/South Georgia VA Medical Center, among others.

“We go where they need us,” says Loretta Kissner, who’s been in charge of the Charity and Service Quilts Committee off and on for the past 20 years. Deciding which organizations to donate to is based on current need and a member’s independent contributions throughout the year to the charities that pull on their heartstrings. “When you give them away, you know that they’re going to a good place,” Loretta says. In the event of a natural disaster or large request from a fellow nonprofit, the guild works as a collective to generate a bigger impact whether it’s making over 300 pillowcases for the children’s cancer floor at Shands, gathering over 100 quilts to ship to Joplin, Missouri, after a tornado ripped through the

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Though they work on individual projects during monthly meetings and sewing retreats, members of the guild donate their time and talent to make quilts and other goods for local organizations throughout the year.

town, or assisting the flood victims of Suwannee and Columbia counties after Tropical Storm Debby. Though quilts occupy the bulk of their donations, over the course of their three-decade history, the guild has made crocheted hats for newborns, senior activity mats for Alzheimer’s patients, surgical caps for kids, and sewing kits brought on mission trips to Honduras. “If somebody comes up with something that they want to do, we do it,” Loretta says. While it initially began and continues to be a gathering space for the education of and appreciation for quilting, at its core, the Lady of the Lake Quilters’ Guild endures a lifetime of empty bobbins, poked fingers and messy fabric stashes for the worthy cause of giving hope and compassion to others one quilt at a time. To learn more about the Lady of the Lake Quilters’ Guild, visit their Facebook page at Facebook.com/ LadyOfTheLakeQuiltGuild.

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ENGINEER

CAREER

By Hayli Zuccola

HVAC & WELDING AT Commercial Heating and Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC) FGC’s Commercial Heating and Air Conditioning Technology program prepares students for a career in a technologically progressive, high-demand industry. “It’s geared for someone who wants to enter air conditioning, refrigeration, building automation – I think our industry is positioned to be not just, you know, what people typically think of air conditioning and residential work, but it’s also some of the emerging technologies that air conditioning is really on the cutting edge like geothermal and renewable energies and solar, we’re incorporating elements of that into the curriculum,” Alexander Elman, the Assistant Professor of the H.V.A.C program, said. As advances are made outside the classroom, course curriculum and hands-on lessons are updated so students can learn the most up-to-date techniques and equipment used in the field. “Technology in our industry changes all the time so we have to keep up with it,” Elman said. “We’re incorporating more of the geothermal technology, we’re incorporating more ductless mini-splits, in fact, we’ve had a donation from Mitsubishi Electric using Mitsubishi ductless mini-

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splits so the students have worked on those, we’re also talking about integrating solar.” “We give them the foundation so that then they can pursue jobs in various aspects of the industry,” he said. “You have to get the foundation and you have to understand the theory of what you’re going to be doing and we do that in the classroom but as important if not more important is to get out in the lab and actually put what you’ve learned in the classroom into practice and get the experience and the confidence of being able to do the work.” Though air conditioning is essential in the Florida sun, learning a trade in commercial heating and air conditioning technology isn’t just about studying the inner-workings of an air conditioning unit, it’s a vital profession that benefits multiple fields. “When [people] think about air conditioning, they think about the air conditioning in their house, what they don’t realize is that the biomedical field can’t exist without refrigeration air conditioning – electron microscopes, MRI machines, they all

need cooling. Ultra-low temperature freezers – the new Pfizer vaccine needs to be stored at -80 degrees Celsius, right, so that’s an ultra-low temperature freezer. So there are jobs not just in air conditioning, but there are jobs in refrigeration, frozen food, there are jobs in the biomedical field, there are jobs in building automation and airflow test and balance, there are jobs with chilling and cooling towers, so there are lots of different kinds of things and there’s a shortage of people in this industry.” To learn more information about FGC’s Commercial Heating and Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC) Occupational Certificate, which offers both day and night classes, visit fgc. edu.

Welding Technology and Advanced Welding Technology From techniques in oxyfuel cutting and carbon arc gouging to processes in shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux core arc welding and gas tungsten arc welding, FGC’s 1500-hour Welding Technology program teaches students how to become skilled welders with plate and learn a career-building trade. Advanced Welding Technology, which is a 750 hour program, uses the same principles taught in Welding Technology but with pipe. “Welding is really unique when it comes to trades in that it’s a developed skill – it takes time and practice to perfect. It basically entails striking an arc using electricity and melting two pieces of metal together to make them one and it’s surprisingly complicated and technical and it’s a little bit of chemistry and physics,” Joseph Ganser, who’s an instructor, advisor and program coordinator for the Welding Technology

program, said. “So there’s classroom, there’s theory and there’s practice that goes into it.” “There’s a lot of physical ability and technical knowhow that has to go into welding so it’s very knowledge specific, but also skill-specific as far as a trade and with practice and with the right kind of coaching someone can potentially make a very good living as a welder.” Setting itself apart from other welding programs, FGC is one of only a handful of LEEPS (Lincoln Electric Education Partner Schools) in the country. “That just means that the program has all the latest welding technology and equipment. The curriculum and the instructor are up to a certain level or standard per Lincoln Electric,” Ganser said. To maintain those industry standards, the curriculum is always advancing and evolving to prepare students for the future. “We’re always upgrading and updating the program,” he said. “We’re often updating the welding equipment. We’ve added virtual equipment as well as robotic welding educational cell to train students in robotic welding operation and programing.” To learn more information about FGC’s Welding Technology and Advanced Welding Technology Occupational Certificates, which are available to both part-time and full-time students, visit fgc.edu. ■

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MEANS BUSINESS: By Jeweliana Curtis

The Impact of Sports on Our Local Economy It’s no secret that sports can positively impact lives, but did you know that sports also have a large impact on the local economy? A sports complex can be a great investment for a town as it is known to bring more tourists into the area, boosting traﬃc at local establishments and increasing occupancy in hotels—and that’s just the tip of the iceberg!

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The Southside Sports Complex is maintained by the Columbia County Parks and Landscape Department, with additional funding provided by the Columbia County Tourist Development Department. The main goal of this department is to attract tourists to the local area, and the Southside Sports Complex is one of the team’s main ways of doing so. The sports complex is a hub for all things baseball, softball and soccer, featuring 13 baseball fields, 12 softball fields and 5 soccer fields. The complex is very substantial for a community the size of Lake City, so it should come as no surprise that it is a great way to attract tourists to the area through tournaments.

ALDEN ROSNER Sports Marketing Director

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In any given weekend during peak season, you may find that all 25 baseball and softball fields in the complex are in use as the teams compete. Generally, 4 to 6 teams play on each field in a given day, and the Southside Recreation Complex has hosted events

with over 100 teams! Using a bit of simple math, with a minimum of 10 kids per team, where each kid brings at least one parent or guardian along, plus the coaches and mentors, there are easily 1,000 or more visitors in our area in a single day, impacting our economy in a plethora of ways. Sports Marketing Director Alden Rosner shares some of the specifics of the economic impact that these tournaments have on Lake City’s growing community. “The main beneficiaries on these weekends are going to be your restaurants. People don’t always want to eat hotdogs at the park,” Alden points out. “We have so many great restaurant options here. We have the affordable family dining options between fast food and fast casual, along with traditional sit-down experiences. On the weekends, you can find 30 kids in jerseys enjoying a team social or family meal at one of our many restaurants. The restaurants definitely see that increase in capacity, and I know they appreciate it.” Not only do these restaurants see great monetary gain on these tournament weekends, but the staff at these establishments have the opportunity for gain as well. More servers, cooks and hosts will likely be scheduled to work these shifts due to the high volume of customers dining, which means most workers will benefit from more hours on the clock. This can also result in more job opportunities in the restaurant scene for the community. “One advantageous situation we have is that the sports

complex is so close to town, so most restaurants are about 3 miles away, and the same is true for hotels. Families can easily run to the hotels between games to grab something they may have forgotten,” Alden says. “Everything is in town, and everything you need outside of the game is all very close by. Not a lot of places with a complex similar to ours can say that.” Along with restaurants, hotels also see great benefit from the Southside Sports Complex. Out-of-town guests need overnight accommodations for these events, meaning that hotels in the area receive more business, allowing for more jobs to be created in every area, such as front-desk workers and housekeeping employees. The impact does not stop there, however. When demand is created for rooms in a hotel, that is a great indicator to hoteliers that an area is a good investment for future projects. The high demand for rooms, coupled with the additions of new hotels in the area, creates a great balance that keeps room rates affordable while still providing great options for overnight guests at a variety of price points. “In the youth travel sports market, value is a big thing. These families already invest hundreds of dollars on bats, uniforms, entry fees, and so on. When you bring them into the community and you don’t have that hotel inventory like we do here, basic supply and demand will tell you that the rates will be up because of the high demand and low supply,” Alden explains. “By having more hotels, it gives families different options at different price points for hotels, and also it just helps to keep the overall rate structure down a bit to keep it affordable for the families who need a room for four people for the weekend.” The economic gain is a tough concept to pinpoint down to a specific dollar amount, but it is clear that these tournaments do bring in substantial revenue and create more jobs for the community. Moving forward, one of the main goals of the complex and the sports tourism team overall is to remain competitive in the regional tournament market and continue to build a resumé full of great guest experiences. This will help ensure that this positive economic impact continues, benefiting all parties involved.

“Staying competitive in the regional market is really good for our community. Of course there are World Series events, but those are rare and we are more interested in capitalizing on that regional market,” Alden says. In this value driven experience in the youth travel sports market, hospitality is key. From the moment a visitor steps into the sports complex, it is clear that the staff is passionate about the customer experience, ensuring that visitors are greeted and that the facilities are kept up well. Aside from property maintenance, partnership within the community is very important.

“We love working with our community partners to make the experience for these tournaments above and beyond anything visitors would expect. We have the fields and we use the fields, but our goal is to create an atmosphere and an experience so that when these teams and their families come in, it’s really something they remember,” Alden shares. “The fields are great, the memories of the game are fun, but we

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n e d r a t c G roje P Community

By Kayla Perla

The community garden project is a wonderful opportunity to

provide a fresh, nutrient-dense food source to people in our community

As of August 2020, Lake City has its first community garden, which is located at the Richardson Community Center. The purpose of the garden is to help solve the food shortage, provide fresh fruits and vegetables to families in our area who may not otherwise have access to them, and to teach the next generation how to grow their own food. The garden beds are built in a rectangular shape with enough space between them to allow a tractor to get in and work. There are currently nine beds in the ground, as well as three raised beds that can be accessed by a wheelchair. The gardens are not fertilized; instead, the gardeners are allowing the plants to come up naturally. It takes more patience this way; however, the end product will have improved health benefits since it will not be grown with pesticides. As the plants continue to produce and multiply, the goal is to be able to help more and 72 |

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more people within the community. In fact, there are already plans in place for two additional beds to be added for the spring planting. At this time, the food is grown for individuals by the gardeners; however, the goal is for people to be able to grow their own food. Individuals can come and learn how to garden from the on-site gardeners and then take that knowledge and begin growing in their backyard. Individuals may also choose to come and rent a free bed from the community garden project since not everyone has a space that they can grow in at home. “You have to give back; it’s the main reason I do it.” Gerry Murphy, a gardener, explains, “We want to show them that people care.” Individuals can register for how much food they will need and receive fresh food for free or at a reduced rate.

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The project began when Nutrien gave the Lake City Chamber of Commerce a $5,000 grant to start a community garden. As Theresa Pinto, the director of the Chamber, was looking into how to get a garden up and running, she was directed to the Richardson Community Center where they were also looking to start a community garden, so it was a natural fit. The Chamber cleared everything by Nutrien, since they had donated the money, and once the Chamber was given a green light; all of the planning and preparation started to take place. “There is a food desert here, as well as a considerable amount of health concerns, so we wanted to help individuals get access to quality food,” explains Theresa. “As the Chamber, we felt that we should be doing something about this. It costs more money to employ people with health concerns, so by giving people access to a good source of fresh food, it helps in reducing the health concerns and makes people more desirable to be hired.” Local businesses got involved by donating or discounting products to go towards the project. This is a true community project supported by several organizations. The project partnership is between Columbia County Recreation Department, Columbia County School District, Florida A&M Cooperative Extension, Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, Nutrien, Richardson Community Center/Annie Mattox North (RCC/AMN), University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension, Walmart Transportation, and locals who continue to volunteer their time. “A project like this is a great opportunity for a lot of diﬀerent people and organizations to come together and provide resources to raise quality of life in Lake City for everyone. Food insecurity is an ‘invisible’ issue that in a lot of cases, unless you are experiencing it, it is completely oﬀ our radar” explains Noah Walker, Rotary Club of Lake City member, “It’s important to voluntarily and altruistically take care of each other.” He says, “This garden isn’t huge in a physical space and is an awesome engine to feed the needful and hungry among us. The scope of something like this is literally bound by a community’s willingness to engage our imagination. Think about it—if every church, neighborhood, park, etc., used their medians, unused space and lot corners, etc., how much food we could produce and preserve.”

Alden Rosner, Abbie Chasteen, Noah & Chani Walker, Bill Sanders, Dave Cobb and Darrel Mathis

Gerry Murphy, Master Gardener receives assistance by the Lake City Rotarians

Harold Perry, head gardener; Willie Harris, assistant head gardener; and Gerry Murphy, master gardener. Harold and Willie will be in charge of planting and maintaining the community garden while Gerry is assisting with the startup and implementation of the community garden.

Harold goes out to check on the garden daily. If the sprinklers haven’t come on, he grabs a hose to water the plants. He wants to make sure that the plants The Community Garden at Richardson are doing well. “We are looking at this Community Center is honored to have the following gardeners helping with this project: project for the betterment of the

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community. This has been a totally community eﬀort; we are just happy to be a part of it,” says Mario Coppock, director of the Richardson Community Center. One of the goals of this garden project is to teach kids how to grow food, how to be responsible and self-sufficient. Not only that, but when the pandemic hit, there were a lot of people who had to go without. So the gardens are a way to help solve the food shortage on a local level.

The gardeners are enjoying getting out there and working with the kids. “We are able to assist students in teaching them to plant, pick, and process produce. We are teaching them to be self-sufficient and to be able to grow their own food instead of running to the store,” Harold, head gardener, explains. “My hope is that one day I will also be able to teach the kids how to cook the fresh produce.” Another vision for the garden is to be able to accept SNAP benefits, provide educational opportunities on how to grow your own food and more. One day they even hope to have a mobile farmer’s market. There is still time to get involved. The opportunity expands as far as the imagination can go. Everyone involved is excited to watch as this community garden continues to grow and help our local community get access to quality food. If you’re a local business and looking to invest and support the community around you, this is a wonderful opportunity. To truly achieve the vision of the garden, we need to continue coming together as a community and proceed in the planting and growing process.

The Rotary Club of Lake City exemplified their guiding principal of “Service Above Self” during this project.

There is opportunity to get involved by making a donation, allowing them to use your unused land, giving discounts on gardening material and more. If you’d like to get connected with what’s going on, make requests on what gets planted or you’d like to get some of the fresh

fruits and vegetables into your home, please contact one of the Richardson Community Center Gardeners: Harold Perry: 386-697-3364 Gerry Murphy: g.murphy52@yahoo.com

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FAMILY HISTORY If a parent or sibling has heart disease before a certain age—55 for men, 65 for women—your risk increases.

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HORMONES You’ve got a good supply of estrogen, which helps increase HDL (good cholesterol), reduce LDL (bad), and relax blood vessels for strong blood flow.

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Laritta encountered blood pressure issues around the age of 25. Through exercise and diet she is able to keep it under control.

KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR WAIST For women, a waist of 35 inches or more has been associated with an increased risk of heart disease. (For men, it’s 40 inches). Whittle your middle with high-intensity interval training (HIIT) twice a week. “It can jump-start weight loss and conditions your heart,” says Sharonne N. Hayes, M.D., founder of the Women’s Heart Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota Try alternating three minutes of walking with two minutes of running for a total of 20 minutes, and combine it with strength training twice a week, says Jennifer H. Mieres, MD, FACC, coauthor of Heart Smart for Women: Six S.T.E.P.S. in Six Weeks to Heart-Healthy Living. BLOOD SUGAR Your risk for type 2 diabetes goes up once you hit 45. And diabetes is more of a risk factor for women than men. (High blood sugar leads to hardening of the arteries.) Get your blood sugar tested at your annual checkup—if your numbers creep up, you can make exercise and diet changes to reverse the trend. STRESS You may feel the pressure of juggling work, family, and even taking care of parents. Research has shown that uncontrolled anxiety (and depression, too) can be an underlying cause of heart disease—in part by raising levels of cortisal, which enhances the buildup of plaque in your arteries. You might not be able to control when tension hits, but you can lessen the damage by weaving stress relief into your schedule, whether it’s listening to music, doing yoga, deep breathing or meditation.

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Women’s risk for heart disease goes up during menopause (around age 51) and begins to match that of men’s. So it’s especially important to keep the heart health conversation going with your doctor at your yearly checkups. Also watch for symptoms such as feeling unusually tired and short of breath during daily activities. KEEP AN EYE ON SLEEP Adults who net fewer than six hours per night can be more at risk for heart disease than those who log six to eight hours. If menopauserelated night sweats are part of the problem, keeping your bedroom at 68 degrees fahrenheit or lower can help.

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LESS STRESS A recent AARP survey revealed that happiness increases starting in your early 50s.

MORE TIME If you’re an emptynester or retired, you may find yourself with more free hours. Put them to good use and volunteer. Research shows that people over 50 who volunteer about for hours a week are 40 percent less likely to develop high blood pressure.

IMMUNIZATIONS When you’re older, having the flu can raise your risk of heart issues because it can affect your blood pressure and heart rate. Talk to your doctor about an annual flu shot. Adults 65 and older should also be vaccinated for pneumonia, so talk to your doctor about that also. VITAMIN D More research is pointing to vitamin D deficiency as a factor in heart disease, and older women don’t synthesize D as easily. Get your D levels checked yearly. ■

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Although chest pain is a main sign for both women and men, women are more likely to experience: • Pain in the shoulders, neck, jaw, upper back or arms. • Unexplained dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting, sometimes accompanied by palpitations. • Shortness of breath or trouble breathing without chest discomfort. • Clammy sweating that feels like sweating when you’re stressed. • Stomach pain, abdominal pressure, or nausea. • Unusual weakness, fatigue or inability to perform simple activities.

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