Surry Living Magazine - August, 2018 Issue

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CONTRIBUTORS

Rose Ayers

Gloria Brown

Gin Denton

Sheri Wren Haymore

The proverbial teacher and life-long learner, Rose dedicated 40 years to teaching music in Christian and public education. She taught in multiple locations in NC and TN. She grew up at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in VA with loving parents and grandparents who instilled the value of learning, appreciation of mountain culture, and preservation of our past. Rose currently owns Memories on Main Antiques and Collectibles in downtown Mount Airy, NC.

Gloria is co-owner of The Nest & Hive Shoppe, a home décor business in Fancy Gap, VA, as well as the co-host of The Vintage Southern Homemaker television show. Her musings on life growing up and living in the South have appeared in publications and on TV throughout the region. She is an expert antiques collector who grew up in the business and worked many years as a dealer in the Yadkin Valley area, where she currently resides.

Gin is the owner of Ginger Horse Studio. Her focus is lifestyle photography, covering horse shows, weddings, concerts, and doing on location portraits. Gin graduated from the University of Findlay with an Equine Business Management degree, where she also studied music and photography. She is a member of the Mount Airy Ukulele Invasion (MAUI) and the Granite City Rock Orchestra (GRO).

Gin resides in Lowgap, NC with her family on their small horse farm.

Sheri grew up in Mt. Airy, NC, and lives thereabouts with her husband. Together they run a couple of small businesses and plan their next vacation. A graduate of High Point University, her first job was as a writer at a marketing firm—and she’s been scribbling ever since. Sheri has several suspense novels in publication and Surry Living is proud to include sequential excerpts from one of her books in each issue.

Rynn Hennings

Carmen Long

Kristen Owen

Joanna Radford

Rynn is a writer and designer based in the Yadkin Valley region of North Carolina. She loves to share her ideas for adding simple beauty into hectic lifestyles. More than mere recipes, her mission is to offer practical shortcuts for food preparation along with visual tips for presentation. Rynn began her career in Aiken, SC, as a newspaper reporter writing feature articles about food, living, and the arts.

Carmen is an NC Cooperative Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences. Making quick, easy, healthy food that tastes great on a budget is a challenge.

Carmen and her husband have two grown children, both of which were involved in sports from grade school thru college. With busy careers and lots of time at sporting events, coming up with quick, healthy meals was a necessity.

Carmen shares ideas and recipes to make this tough job a bit easier.

Kristen Owen is a Digital Content Producer for Lowe’s Home Improvement. She grew up on a small family farm in Buncombe County and graduated from N.C. State University with undergraduate degrees in Agriculture Extension and Communication, and a masters degree in Communication. She has a passion for agriculture and teaching. She loves the mountains, reading, meeting people and going new places. She lives in Salisbury with husband Matt, an agriculture teacher at a local high school.

Joanna Radford is the Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent for the NC Cooperative Extension in Surry County with expertise in entomology, gardening, and pesticide education. She began her career with NC Cooperative Extension in Stokes County in 1995 as a 4-H Agent, later switching to Field Crops and Pesticide Education in Surry County. In 2012, she assumed the role of Horticulture Agent for Surry County. She lives on a farm with her husband and two teenage daughters.

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CONTRIBUTORS Contd.

Gary York

Sarah Southard

Larry VanHoose

Sarah grew up at Crooked Oak in the Pine Ridge community of Surry County. Raised in the agriculture world, she went on to earn degrees in animal science and veterinary medicine from North Carolina State University. She and her husband, Adam, currently live in Statesville with Oliver the house rabbit, a few cats, Blossom the donkey, and a flock of Katahdin hair sheep.

Larry is the Executive Editor of Surry Living Magazine and the Creative Director at Vivid Graphics in Galax, VA. With over 25 years experience as a writer, graphic designer, and commercial photographer.

Larry and wife, Trina, have four wonderful, grown children and live just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Fancy Gap, VA.

Gary resides in Pilot Mountain with his wife Charlotte at Vintage Rose Wedding Estate.

A 1965 graduate of Guilford College, he received his MBA from Bucknell in ’68. His early career included service at York Oil Company and Neighbors Stores.

His passion for celebrating community servants led him to begin producing People Doing Good For Others on WPAQ in 1998, which fueled his interest in local broadcasting and ultimately his purchase of 100.9 WIFM in February 2004.

Gary’s dedication to the community extends beyond the walls of WIFM to include a photo ministry, a monthly newsletter, “The Communicator,” and prior service as a Surry County Commissioner, member of the Mount Airy City Schools Board of Education, and service as a UNC-TV Trustee. He’s a member of the Surry County Educational Foundation and Board Member of the Elkin Rescue Squad.

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Pecan Pie – and Tattletales

How can anything beat family reunion eating? Listen, I had a family full of good cooks. Pick a side, either side, and I can name cooks that should have written books and had their own television shows. They were that good. No kidding.

Late July and all through August we had family reunions. Every other Sunday we went in one direction or another to meet and eat. It was as exciting as going to a theme park or something. There would be cousins to play with and too much food to even think about tasting it all. But, I felt it was my job to try. The last thing I wanted was to offend an aunt or grandma by having to admit I didn’t taste one of their dishes. I remember my eyes were always bigger than my stomach and I’d put more than a taste on my plate.

I distinctly remember one of the Brown reunions. I was probably six or seven years old. The food was spread out on makeshift tables of slabs over sawbucks, all covered with an assortment of printed cotton tablecloths. The kind of cloths people collect and pay top dollar for now. The bowls, plates, and platters had the slabs practically sagging. It was more food than any reasonable crowd could eat at one meal, but we were all willing to do our part.

My Aunt Katie Lee was a wonderful cook. She always brought a trunk full of food, and that Sunday she had baked a big ol’ pecan pie. It was a favorite of mine and she knew it. She cut me a wedge there was no way I could eat. So, being the quick thinker I was, I politely told her I was going to sit on the little foot bridge to enjoy it.

When I got out there, I put that piece of pie out on the ground for the birds to eat. I was sure that they would love it and it would be gone in no time. Therefore, everyone would be a winner. Me, for not having to eat it when I’d already stuffed myself to the point of sickness. Aunt Katie Lee, because I would sing her praises and make her feel good.

And, of course the birds, because they would get a real treat. Oh, my intentions were purely good.

Sadly my plan did not work out that way. I got into trouble for wasting food. Aunt Katie Lee thought I didn’t like the pie and the birds never got a bite of it. I still remember the scolding I got. And not just from Aunt Katie Lee and several other aunts, but also Grandmother Brown, and then my momma. Anyway, I came to understand the saying, “no good deed goes unpunished.”

After all, I did have the best interests of my aunt and the birds at heart. And I got punished.

I was certain one of my fifteen first cousins sold me out. Maybe it was revenge. Yes, I had tattled on cousin Tim for messing with Granddaddy’s tools.

Or maybe I’d told on one of the other cousins. I was the youngest and I loved reporting offenses. Or, some of my older cousins had children of their own who were only a little younger than me. Were they the tattletales? I will never know.

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home, farm, & garden ugly face would keep children away from the intoxicating liquid.

Besides milk and alcohol, poisons were stored in these jugs. It is believed that the skull and crossbones that mark poison containers in later years originated from face jugs.

By the early part of the nineteenth century, white potters began making these jugs. Potters from North and South Carolina as well as Georgia and neighboring states created face jugs in many sizes and shapes.

American Face Jugs

by Rose Ayers

On a beautiful day in April, my beau and I attended MerleFest at Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, NC. Being a music education major and a lover of folk music, I was enthralled by the music, but I loved the many artisan displays that we encountered as well.

In the Heritage Arts Exhibit area was a husband and wife pottery team, Glenn and Lula Owens Bolick, from Lenoir, NC. When I stopped to admire their pottery, I found face jugs among the wares.

The Santa and Wizard jugs pictured below were created by their son-in-law, Mike Calhoun., a fellow craftsman from Bolick and Traditions Pottery in Blowing Rock, NC. Tucked inside each jug was a brief history of face jugs in America. The nugget of information provided there prompted me to further research the history of these unusual jugs.

I found that various cultures have applied faces to pottery creations throughout history. Pots have been dated back to the early Egyptians and Mesopotamian times. However, there are many conflicting accounts of the origin of the American face jug. The folklore that surrounds these creations is just as colorful as the jugs are today.

One source lists an unknown potter in Massachusetts as the creator of the first American face jug.

Another account credits the first face jugs to the African slaves who worked on American plantations.

There are several theories why these often grotesque faces were applied to jugs. Legend says that the slaves created the faces to ward off evil spirits. Very early face jugs were sometimes used as grave markers. According to research from Chattanooga State Community College, a South Carolina potter whose roots can be traced back to slavery, stated that “the idea was that the face jugs would be ugly enough to scare the devil away from your grave so your soul would go to heaven.”

Researchers have also speculated that the pottery vessels may have had religious or burial significance.

Another theory founded in the African culture, and the one I learned from the Traditions Pottery information, was that the AfricanAmerican slaves used these jugs for storing milk. They thought the face or “spirit” would keep the milk from souring.

Face jugs were also used to store whiskey—with the hope that the

Modern-day potters produce not only human-like faces, but also jugs with animal faces. The beautiful yet “ugly” cat face jug pictured here is from North Cole Pottery in Sanford, NC. Sandy Cole created this pot in 2004, and it is valued at over $500.00. The next time you visit an antique shop, a local museum, or any of the North Carolina potters, be on the lookout for these marvelous creations!

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by Joanna Radford

Boxwood Alert

Every year the Extension Center receives calls from numerous homeowners with questions about anything and everything horticulture. Each call is something different, but this year there has been a trend. When the phone rings it is because the homeowner has one of three questions: What is wrong with my boxwood shrubs? What is wrong with my Leyland cypress trees?

Or, what is wrong with my grass? In this article, I am going to dive into the first question regarding boxwoods.

appear on the leaves of the bottom third of the plant and in time, the infected plant drops leaves but does not die. The time it takes for a boxwood to defoliate may be as quick as a couple of months.

It is one of the few plant diseases to show symptoms so quickly.

Of course, death may come—but only from repeated leaf loss or a secondary disease infection.

The fungus thrives in warm (64° to 80°F), humid, and shady conditions. Sadly, the fungus will never be eliminated from the plant. Fungicides are available but are expensive and time consuming as they must be repeatedly applied to suppress the disease or prevent it from spreading. The extremely sticky spores of the fungus are spread by wind, water, animals, birds, tools, and clothing. How long disease spores live on infected leaves is unknown. Research in Europe has reported up to fifteen known years.

Homeowners can protect existing boxwoods by examining plants before bringing them home, buying from a reputable nursery, and using only clean tools to prune. Sanitizing tools is important.

Homeowners should guard who prunes their boxwoods. Good sanitation practices must be used to help prevent the spread of the fungus. It is much easier to prevent disease from occurring than to eradicate it, and in this case, eradication is not an option.

If homeowners have questions regarding unhealthy boxwoods, they can contact their local county Extension Center for correct diagnoses and management options. If you see similar symptoms, do not assume the worse. There are other diseases that may share the same symptoms, and many of them are treatable.

276-236-4137 Boxwoods are in the genus, Buxus. They are slow-growing evergreen shrubs that have been dotting Surry County landscape for numerous generations. Many natives of Surry County may remember their parents or grandparents planting them as a retirement plan or college fund for their offspring, much like tobacco was back in the day. It was a good, decent way to earn money over time. If you visit the LowGap area you will still see fields spread across the landscape, although they are fewer than they once were. One can also see boxwoods in home landscapes across historical home landscapes throughout county. It is part of our heritage and they bring strong sentimental ties along with them.

That is what makes it so difficult when a homeowner calls with questions about their boxwoods. The rest of the story began some six years ago. A new boxwood pest was introduced into the United States, Cylindrocladium buxicola, commonly called boxwood blight. Boxwoods (including American and English) were found to be susceptible, along with species of Pachysandra (spurge) and Sarcococca (sweetbox). Europe was very familiar with the disease and most of our early knowledge of the disease stemmed from there.

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by Larry VanHoose

Their people, drained of power, are dismayed and put to shame.

They are like plants in the field, like tender green shoots, like grass sprouting on the roof, scorched before it grows up. (Isaiah 37:27) She is exhausted but not tired. She is cold but does not feel cold. How strange is that? Her lips are chapped and cracking, her thighs and armpits chaffed and stinging, her ears inflamed, her tongue swollen by salt water. Her limbs are numb, and her feet and legs kick on of their own accord. But her center is warm, even glowing, the embers protected deep within.

After joining the Women’s Swimming Association, Gertrude “Trudy” Ederle began to wow her teammates and coaches, particularly when she got out of the pool competitions and onto the open water of the ocean. She won gold in the 1924 Olympics, but on her first attempt to swim the English Channel in 1925, she became sick, disheartened, and disoriented, and had to give up.

Ederle’s second try was golden. Despite the heavy wind, rain and fog that set in during her 14-and-a-half-hour swim. In the thick of the storm, when deep ocean swells made it hard for the panicked support folks on the tugboat to keep Ederle in sight, they wanted her to quit. Someone shouted at her: “Come on out, girl!” Ederle, lost in her partial deafness and in the joy of swimming, took a while to respond. According to those aboard, she looked up, eventually smiled, and shouted back: “What for?” (An excerpt from Young Woman and the Sea by Glenn Stout, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) So, what makes a person keep going in the face of adversity. What power, what hope overcomes the obstacles of life? What force transforms the victim — into the victorious?

Consider Joshua. After 40 years on the run in the wilderness, his best friend and mentor had just died — and they still had not reached their destination. It would have been easy to be discouraged, to be afraid. But then, God said…

“No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.

Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. Be strong and very courageous.

Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:5-9) The Lord himself encouraged Joshua. It was the Lord who told Joshua not only what he wanted him to do and how to do it, but he also told him how to be. What two amazing commandments from God. Don’t be terrified and don’t be discouraged. By themselves, those words of instruction would be hollow and insignificant. After all, he had just told Joshua, an aide, to gather up the people, the former slaves of the Egyptians, and to go conquer half the Middle East! But the Lord didn’t leave it at that. He finished his commands with these important words: “for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

You may have heard that God says, “Fear not” or some form of “Do not be afraid” three hundred and sixty-five times in the Bible.

That is once for every day of the year! I believe it is God’s way of telling us personally, don’t be afraid, don’t be discouraged, don’t be disheartened. Peter tells us, “Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8). Collins English Dictionary defines disheartened this way: to weaken or destroy the hope, courage, enthusiasm, etc., of. If you think about it, doesn’t that sound a lot like the effect of a “roaring lion”? His intention is to strike fear into his prey, fear so intense, that the poor creature leaves its place of protection, gives up hope, and runs for its life. That is just what the roaring lion’s pack is waiting for—they are quick to catch and devour the unwitting victim.

The truth is that someday this life and its storms will get the best of your body. But your soul — your soul — is forever safe in his arms! Don’t give in to fear, don’t run from your protector, don’t be terrified or discouraged. Instead, stay close to the Lord and he will stay close to you. Don’t let his words depart from your mouth; meditate on them day and night. Be careful to do everything written there. Let him be the difference maker in your storms—turning you from the victim, to the victorious.

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Pinkeye in Cattle

Pinkeye is a generic term that refers to the redness and inflammation that results from irritation to the eye and surrounding tissues. While pinkeye can occur any time of year in any age animal, it is more common to see it in young animals during the summer months. Disease results from infection with various microorganisms in different species of livestock. In sheep and goats, the problematic bacteria are Chlamydia psittaci ovis and Mycoplasma conjunctivae. While viral, fungal, and bacterial organisms can cause ocular disease in horses, it is more commonly the case that conjunctivitis—inflammation of the tissues surrounding by Sarah Southard, DVM the eyeball — is due to an injury to the eye. In cattle, a single bacterial organism, Moraxella bovis, is almost exclusively the culprit.

Pinkeye in cattle, also known as infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK) is a disease with worldwide distribution and significant prevalence throughout the United States. Studies from Virginia Tech have estimated the costs associated with an outbreak of pinkeye in the US to be upwards of $100 per animal affected or $150 million per year industry-wide. These costs are realized through production losses (decreased weight gain, decreased milk production, etc.) and through treatment costs (medications, supplies, and labor). While pinkeye in cattle is usually a self-limiting disease and is rarely fatal to affected animals, there can be varying degrees of permanent damage to the eye. Some animals may fully recover with no obvious signs of past infection and with no loss of vision. With more severe infections, animals may have a permanent white area on the surface of the eye with varying degrees of limited vision. Total blindness in affected eyes is possible, and with the most severe infections, the eyeball can rupture leading to total loss of its form and function.

Moraxella bovis is harbored in cattle and is spread predominantly by cattle face flies (Musca autumnalis). Due to the infectious and contagious nature of pinkeye in cattle, it will commonly occur in an outbreak situation within a herd, with several animals becoming infected before full control is achieved. The incidence of disease typically increases through the spring, peaks during the summer months, and drops off in the fall, a pattern which follows the typical changes in the face fly population through the year. Other risk factors which can increase susceptibility to infection include increased exposure to bright sunlight, grazing amongst tall stubble or grass seed heads which cause damage to the surface of the eye, dust of feed particles damaging the eye when animals eat from overhead feeders or from whole round bales of hay, and animals with little or no pigment surrounding the eye. Breeds of cattle which have white eyelids are at increased risk of many different ocular diseases when compared to their counterparts with darkly pigmented eyelids.

Because IBK is a multifactorial disease, there are several ways in which we can decrease susceptibility to infection. Controlling fly populations is of paramount importance. Be certain to have a fly control program in place and ensure that your program targets multiple species of flies, particularly Musca autumnalis. Keep pastures clipped and bush hogged to eliminate tall stubble and decrease damage to the surface of the eye. Alter feeding methods if necessary when feeding hay. Also consider a vaccination program for Moraxella bovis. While no vaccination program is always 100% effective, when administered appropriately, vaccines greatly reduce the incidence and severity of disease. Talk with your herd veterinarian about the best vaccine option for your operation. Preventing an outbreak is much more rewarding than fighting to stop one.

Disclaimer: Surry Living does not provide medical or behavioral advice. The contents of this magazine, including text, graphics, images and

other material, are intended for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your veterinarian or other qualified animal healthcare provider with any questions that you may have regarding the medical condition of your pet. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that you have read in Surry Living Magazine.

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by Gin Denton

ONE STOP: Dinner and a Show

Dinner with a show is a great way to go out with friends or enjoy dinner with your significant other, and the Surry County area has some wonderful restaurants with entertainment!

Where can you find local food to treat the taste buds and local music to treat your ears, all in one?

Old North State Winery, Reeves Theater, and Creek Bottom Brews all offer a variety of experiences with dining and music.

You can get anything from a fine dining experience led by a chef to pizza delivered to your picnic table.

Chad Barnard playing at Old North State Winery

In downtown Mount Airy, NC, you can enjoy dinner and a show at Old North State Winery. The people who work there are welcoming, the chef is an artist, and the wine they make pleases every palate. ONS hosts music on Fridays and Saturdays from 9-11 PM throughout the year and additionally in the summer on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8-10 PM. Many musicians are singer/songwriters of the area telling you their story. Reservations are not needed but encouraged for dining.

My favorite is grabbing a seat at the bar, having a glass of Restless Soul wine, and enjoying the yummiest chocolate torte ever! (Check out the Surry Living cover story on fine dining to read more about ONS.) In Galax, VA, just a few miles up the road from Mount Airy, you can enjoy pure Americana food and music. Brick-oven pizza and slowsmoked wings are two of the most popular choices at Creek Bottom Brews. There are two Creek Bottom Brews locations: “Big Bottom” on 18 • SURRY LIVING Aug. 2018 Issue

Country Club Lane has a more extensive menu and more seating, but no regularly scheduled music.

“Lil Bottom” on Meadow Street has music on the weekends year-round and some weeknights. Grab a Photo Credit: Kristina LeBlanc flight of their crafted beer, Creek Bottom Brewing Company a pizza, and listen to some great music. Outdoor seating is available at both locations.

You may find a singer/songwriter or a full band. My favorite is enjoying music at the Meadow Street location, sipping the house brewed Hellgrammite, and eating pretzels!

The newest addition to our lively area is the dreamy Reeves Theater. Located on Main Street in downtown Elkin, NC, you can enjoy fresh, farm-to-table food prepped by Chef Leanne Freeman. Dinner and a show is different here. Come before the show (the Café closes at 6 PM) to enjoy a rotating menu of tasty local foods prepared by Chef Freeman. I suggest having a dessert. I have tried a couple of the chef ’s delicious treats but have yet to pick my favorite. Afterwards, grab a beer or wine from their stellar assortment of local and craft libations. Then, find your place in the comfy seats of the newly renovated theater with your drink in hand. The sound in this listening room is wonderful and the “fifty shades of blue” ambiance is relaxing. Order your tickets ahead of time or take your chances at the window. This facility constantly provides outstanding regional and national music.

All three venues are wonderful for dinner and a show. Go treat yourself and support these businesses. While you are there, thank them for hosting music! You can find show dates on each venue’s website: www.oldnorthstatewinery.com, www.cbbrews.com, and www.reevestheater.com. I look forward to meeting you out at a show!

— Happy Trails,

George Smith Band Performing at Reeves Theatre in February, 2018

Gin

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Kayaking, for many, is a way to escape the stress of everyday life and find peace and relaxation without having to travel too far from home.

Winding through the tree lined path that the river follows, witnessing some of North Carolina’s wildlife in its natural habitat, and spending time with friends and family are just a few of the reasons why kayaking is so enticing to adventurers and outdoor lovers alike.

In Surry County alone there are 100 miles of canoe and kayaking streams, four rivers, and 20 river access points. There is also an array of outfitters along the riverside who are there to make river activities accessible to all people by providing boats and equipment for their journey.

Hometown River Co., Jonesville Kayak & Tube Rentals, Roaring River Canoe & Kayak Rentals, Rocky Forest River Run, and Yadkin River Adventures are a few outfitters in the Yadkin Valley area that not only provide the equipment needed for a successful trip down the river but also outstanding customer relations and the drive to satisfy all river-goers.

Explore Elkin is hosting the second annual Family Flotilla with the cooperation of multiple local outfitters. Participants should plan to meet on Saturday Morning, August 25, at Crater Park at 8:30. We will return at approximately 1:00 pm Saturday afternoon.

Hometown River Co. suggests on their website that kayakers bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, plenty of water, a snack for your trip, and come ready to have fun!

To participate in the Flotilla, visit Natalie Eidson at G & B Energy at 667 N. Bridge St. to fill out a registration form and drop off payment. For more information, email exploreelkin@gmail.com .

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The Top Ten Fine Dining Venues of Surry County

by Rynn Hennings

Nestled in the rolling hills and lush green beauty of Surry County are several fine-dining restaurants. From a nationally recognized restaurant to smaller mom-and-pop type venues, each restaurant has its own personality. Although fine dining, most of the restaurants are kid friendly. There are steakhouses and three wineries on the list.

Some of the restaurants are in remodeled buildings, and one restaurant even looks like a ship. While many of the restaurants claim southern-style food, the food is not plain home-style.

The chefs reinterpret classic southern dishes to come up with new spins on old favorites. Not one for food adventures? Rest assured that you will find many foods at these restaurants that are familiar and comforting.

Some of the restaurants require reservations, while others suggest them; however, for large parties or busy weekends it is a good idea to call every restaurant to see if they can accommodate your party. The list, which is in alphabetical order, includes ten fine-dining restaurants but doesn’t include event restaurants or membership clubs with dining. And how did we come up with this list? Mainly word of mouth, reader feedback and well… our humble opinion.

13 Bones takes its name from the number of bones in a full

rack of baby back ribs. Operating in Mount Airy since March 2009, five friends opened this casual, family-friendly restaurant.

In addition to mouthwatering ribs, 13 Bones is known for their steaks, sandwiches, and seafood. They are located at 502 S. Andy Griffith Pkwy., Mt. Airy, NC, and are open TuesdaySunday. For more information, call 336-786-1313 or visit their website at www.eat13bones.com

Chase N Charli Restaurant By The River specializes

in American food. Their motto is “Good Food, Good Friends

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and Good Times!” They are known for their seafood including peel and eat shrimp, crab legs, and fish tacos. They also serve rib-eye steaks and southern fried chicken, as well as burgers, sandwiches, and salads. They are located at 1384 S. Main St., Mt. Airy, NC, and are open Tuesday -Saturday. For more information call 336-755-2010 or visit their website at www.chaseandcharli.weebly.com

Dodge City Steakhouse is known for hand-cut steaks and

pasta dishes. They have a variety of well-priced steaks, and their specialties include lasagna, jambalaya, and chicken with rice.

Their menu is varied and also includes burgers, ribs, and pork barbeque to name a few. They are a casual dining restaurant located at 201 North Bridge Street, Elkin, NC, and are open Thursday-Sunday. For more information call 336-258-2474 or visit their website at www.dodgecitysteakhouse.com

Harvest Grill at Shelton Vineyards is located on the grounds of Shelton Vineyards and specializes in sophisticated comfort food in a bistro atmosphere. Included on their seasonal menus are steaks, duck, fish, and pork. They also have a vintners four-course dinner with wine pairings. They use some local ingredients in their dishes and sell some of their foods to take home, including crab cakes, sauces, jams, and desserts.

They will alter foods when possible for food allergies. In 2017, they finished in fourth place for best winery restaurant in the USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice awards. The restaurant is located at 230 Cabernet Lane, Dobson, NC, and is open for lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday and for brunch on Sunday.

For reservations call 336-366-3590 or visit their website at www.sheltonvineyards.com/visit/harvest-grill Herrera Vineyards is known for American and Mexican food. They are a family-friendly restaurant with a children’s menu. They have several appetizers including, calamari, chicken, and steak nachos, crab and cheese dip. They specialize in Mexican dishes such as flautas and enchiladas as well as steaks, including NY strip and filet mignon. Their menu also includes salads, pizza, and sandwiches including burgers, chicken and crab. The restaurant is located at 231 Vineyard Lane, Dobson, NC, and is open Thursday-Sunday.

Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information call 866-313-8008 or visit their website at www.herreravineyards.com Old North State Winery is housed in a former hardware

store with the building’s original ceilings and floors still in place. The restaurant is known for their classic comfort foods including crab cakes, steak, pork, sandwiches, tacos, quesadillas, and flatbreads. On Friday and Saturday evenings, Chef Chris Wishart presents a chef ’s table prepared with local produce and paired with wine. The first Sunday of every month, they serve a brunch with creative breakfast and lunch items. They

out & about will accommodate food allergies if you notify them when you make a reservation. The winery and restaurant are located at 308 N. Main St., Mt. Airy, NC, and are open Monday-Sunday.

Reservations are required for the chef ’s table and the monthly brunch. For more information call 336-789-9463 or visit their website at www. oldnorthstatewinery.com

Southern on Main specializes in upscale southern food

and several dishes can be considered comfort food. The menu includes steaks, shrimp and grits, fried chicken, trout, and pork medallions. Appetizers include PEI mussels, Southern popcorn okra, and deviled eggs. They also have a “specials” menu, as well as designated nights for all-you-can-eat crab legs and build-your-own-burger. They are located at 102 E. Main Street, Elkin, NC, and are open Tuesday-Sunday.

They serve lunch and dinner through the week and brunch on Sundays. Reservations are encouraged on Friday and Saturday nights. For more information call 336-258-2144 or visit their website at southernonmain.com

Pirate’s Landing is located in a unique pirate-themed

restaurant that looks like a ship. It is owned by Greek immigrant Theofanis K. Kakouras, who also owns Theo’s Italian and Family Restaurant in Jonesville. Pirate’s Landing specializes in seafood including mahi mahi, tuna, crab legs, lobster tails, and fried seafood. Their menu also includes steaks, chicken, and ribs. They are a family-friendly restaurant with a fun, casual vibe. They are located at 161 Interstate Way, Elkin, NC, and are open Tuesday-Sunday. For more information call 336-3664151 or visit their website at www.pirateslanding-nc.com

The Depot at Cody Creek is a casual family restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere. Their menu includes steak, seafood, pork, and chicken entrées, including prime rib, sirloin, fried seafood, ribs, and pepper jack and blackened chicken. They also serve sandwiches and salads. On Sundays, The Depot has specials such as chicken pie, meatloaf, fried chicken, and several homemade desserts. They also have a children’s menu.

The Depot can accommodate large parties and is a great place for family celebrations. They are located at 112 Old Depot Lane, Dobson, NC, and are open Wednesday-Sunday.

Reservations are needed for large parties and are suggested for busy weekends. For more information call 336-386-8222 or visit their website at www.codycreek.org Putter’s Patio and Grill specializes in steaks including

NY strip, porterhouse, T-bone, ribeye, and filet. They also have a large appetizer menu including shrimp cocktail, buffalo wings, and blue cheese fries. Their salads are all served with homemade dressings. Their menu also has fajitas, pizza, burgers, hot dogs, subs, and sandwiches including a prime rib sandwich and club sandwich. They are a kid-friendly restaurant and have a children’s menu. They are located at 134 Twin Oaks Rd., Dobson, NC, and are open TuesdaySunday. For more information call 336-353-1075 or visit www.putterspatioandgrill.com SURRY LIVING Aug. 2018 Issue • 21

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Eldora and Ararat, NC These typical, rural North Carolina communities, equidistant from Dobson

by Gary York and Pilot Mountain and south of Mount Airy in Surry County, embody all that’s good and charming.

Eldora to the west of the Ararat River and Ararat to the east traverse the Ararat Road from Old US 52 to Siloam Road. The Ararat River, a tributary of the Yadkin River, is in the Pee Dee Watershed with its headwater near Ararat, VA. Local residents remember cutting blocks of frozen ice from the river to store in insulated caves – the ice would last until summertime.

The Ararat Post Office (27007) has 66 rented boxes. The Ararat Masonic Lodge #558 opened in 1908 and the Eldora Ruritan Club was chartered in 1961. Most social, civic, and recreational endeavors emanate around the former Eldora School that opened in 1926 and closed in 1961 with the consolidation of Surry County High Schools into North Surry, East Surry, and Surry Central. The school at 2078 Ararat Road is approximately 140’ x 100’, cost $6,200 when built, and had seven grades. Children living to the west attend Copeland Elementary, Central Middle, and Surry Central High Schools and those to the east attend Pilot Mountain Elementary, Pilot Middle, and East Surry High Schools.

The Eldora Ruritan Club is a vibrant community charity that provides a Little League and softball field, a meeting room with full kitchen, an auditorium and stage featuring the original crimson banner Eldora Ruritan Club and centered golden “E.” Auditorium seating for 400 guests slopes from the back to the stage offering excellent visibility. Original wooden seats and an open area for flatfoot dancing highlight the auditorium.

During World War II, events were held in the auditorium to sell War Bonds to fund the war effort. The Club, led by President David Key, has twenty dedicated members who meet and eat monthly to plan social, civic, and fundraising events.

Club fundraisers include ham shoots, ballgame concessions, and a gun raffle. Annual community outreach includes outdoor sports, a Christmas play, Pastors’ dinner, Veterans’ recognition, and a baked chicken dinner.

Junior Key, age 92, is the only living charter member and has served for 57 years. We salute the Club’s commitment to preserve the legendary Eldora School facility; only two of these treasures remain in Surry County.

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Charter Member, Junior Key, with members of the Eldora Ruritan Club

In 1985 the late Paul Key and Brent Simpson, parents of special needs children, established the Eldora Handicamp, a weekend respite offering overnight recreation and entertainment for campers held at the Homeplace Recreation Park every first weekend in August. Officers are Kevin Simpson, Steve Norman, and Heather Norman. Adult and teen volunteers exceed 100. Homeplace donates the campsites, RV owners donate the campers, Doyle Watson’s band entertains on Friday evening, and Pam Tilley takes pictures that are presented to each camper at Christmas. Close friend Steve Norman was led to the camp in 1993 by future wife Heather and says, “Our Christmas party is another opportunity to love the campers and our volunteers.”

An annual celebration since 1986 is the Ararat – Eldora Fourth of July parade along Ararat Road. A most unique feature is that it alternates starting between Old Hwy. 52 and Siloam Road. (It commenced at Old Hwy. 52 in 2018). Over 100 entries highlight the gala led by the Ruritans and the Fire Department that concludes at the Ararat Fire Station with todie-for hotdogs, Masonic Lodge BBQ, homemade ice cream, and live music.

The Ararat Volunteer Fire Department at 1415 Ararat Road was founded in 1983 and has 28 full-time members. Chief Wes Key, a twenty-year veteran, became its leader in 2011.

Emergency units include two engines, a tanker, a first responder unit, and a brush truck. In 2017, volunteers answered 275 calls. Constant training initiatives keep us in good hands.

Eldora Ruritan Club members who assisted with this article are Mickey Venable, Jeep Marsh, Junior Key, Gilmer Key, David Key, Mitchell Venable, Billy Smith, Jerry Johnson, Larry Key, and Donald Hutson. We praise these community advocates for their benevolence and servant hearts.

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The Sweet

with Rynn Hennings

T

& Life SAVORY

here’s a little gem of a restaurant at 102 E. Main Street in Elkin. Located in an old building loaded with charm, it is called Southern on Main and prides itself on “southern fare with artistic flair,” created by chef Marla Stern. When you walk into the restaurant, you have a choice of indoor dining or patio dining. It was a warm night on my visit, so I dined inside.

The main dining room has very tall ceilings and lots of wood: tables, chairs, and floors. A bar with seats is located at the back of the restaurant next to the kitchen. To the left is patio dining with about a dozen tables, some with red umbrellas – which was a nice touch since the restaurant logo is a red rooster on the outside windows. White lights were strung underneath an overhead canopy, giving a cozy ambiance. There was room on the patio for live music which is usually scheduled for some Wednesday and Friday nights.

salmon. It wasn’t too “tomato-ey” but instead was a light sauce that had me thinking that I would order it again. The grits were a southern touch of comfort food and the French green beans were just the right amount of crunch and tenderness. The entrée came with a choice of salad for an up-charge of two dollars. I chose the house salad which had the expected items of tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, cheese, and mixed greens. The tomatoes were cut into little pieces, the greens looked and tasted as though they had just been picked and the homemade balsamic dressing was the perfect topping. I also tried the Wedge salad which had delicious roasted tomatoes.

Next, I tried the braised beef short ribs with red wine reduction, braised red cabbage and mashed potatoes.

The cabbage had a pickled taste which was unexpected but interesting. The mashed potatoes were tasty skin-on potatoes. However, the braised beef short ribs were melt-in-your mouth delicious! They served a large portion of the most tender beef and the wine reduction kept it moist. There was enough on this plate for leftovers for two more meals. Each time it was reheated it was just as tender and delicious as when served at the restaurant.

To end the meal, I ordered the flourless chocolate torte with ice cream. It was served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and was just the right amount of chocolate and very satisfying.

This meal for two had very good price points for all the food ordered. The atmosphere at this restaurant is suitable for a date night, family or friends. It is casual, yet upscale enough to make it a special outing. Parking is available on the street in front of the building and there is also a parking lot behind the building.

The wine list included several offerings from Yadkin Valley vineyards, as well as several North Carolina craft beers and a handful of the restaurant’s specialty southern cocktails. The menu had a good variety of items to appeal to several different tastes including seared tuna, shrimp and grits, pasta, and steaks.

I sampled their “famous” pimento cheese with crostini appetizer.

I know why they call it famous. It was warm, bubbly, cheesy goodness that was the ultimate comfort food.

For Entrées, I sampled off both the “specials” menu and the regular menu.

I asked for a gluten free entrée and the kitchen was happy to oblige. I had the grilled salmon with tomato hollandaise, grits, and French green beans. I ordered the salmon cooked medium and I felt it was a little more medium well, but the tomato hollandaise, which I had never tasted before, was a perfect sauce for the

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Ten Table Tactics

by Carmen Long

For many of us, eating is more than what we do to sustain life.

Eating is a hobby. Trying out new restaurants and visiting favorite eating establishments is a growing pastime. With busy lives, eating out can make meal time less stressful. However, eating out too often can create other stresses if we aren’t careful.

Typically meals eaten away from home are higher in calories, saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars than the food you prepare at home. Many times we don’t eat as many fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and whole grains as we would eat at our own tables. Too much of a tasty thing can result in excess weight, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and numerous other dietary related diseases.

In May, calorie labeling became a requirement for restaurants and similar retail food establishments that are part of a chain of 20 or more locations. Use this information to your advantage. It does not mean that you should never enjoy your favorite entrées, just plan accordingly.

Be smart and use these tips from ChooseMyPlate.gov to think about ways to make healthier choices the next time you eat out.

EATING FOODS AWAY FROM HOME 1. Consider your drink: Choose water, fat-free or low-fat milk, unsweetened tea, and other drinks without added sugars to complement your meal.

2. Savor a salad: Start your meal with a salad packed with vegetables to help you feel satisfied sooner. Ask for dressing on the side and use a small amount of it.

3. Share a main dish: Divide a main entrée between family and friends. Ask for small plates for everyone at the table.

4. Select from the sides: Order a side dish or an appetizersized portion instead of a regular entrée. They’re usually served on smaller plates and in smaller amounts.

5. Pack your snack: Pack fruit, sliced vegetables, low-fat string cheese, or unsalted nuts to eat during road trips or long commutes. No need to stop for other food when these snacks are ready-to-eat.

6. Fill your plate with vegetables and fruit: Stir-fries, kabobs, or vegetarian menu items usually have more vegetables. Select fruits as a side dish or dessert.

7. Compare the calories, fat, and sodium: Many menus now include nutrition information. Look for items that are lower in calories, saturated fat, and sodium. Check with your server if you don’t see them on the menu. For more information, check the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) website (http://www.fda.gov/).

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8. Pass on the buffet: Have an item from the menu and avoid the “all-you-can-eat” buffet. Steamed, grilled, or broiled dishes have fewer calories than foods that are fried in oil or cooked in butter.

9. Get your whole grains: Request 100 percent whole-wheat breads, rolls, and pasta when choosing sandwiches, burgers, or main dishes.

10. Quit the “clean your plate” club: Decide to save some for another meal. Take leftovers home in a container and chill in the refrigerator right away.

Chicken served at a restaurant is one item that commonly is a larger portion than I need. Bring half home, refrigerating as soon as possible and use it as a pre-cooked ingredient in a recipe for another meal. Quick and easy Chicken Quesadillas are one of my family’s favorite. Remember, recipes are only guides. Adapt to suit your family’s taste preferences. Quesadillas are also a good recipe if you are only cooking for one or two. Divide ingredient amounts accordingly.

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

Ingredients • 1 cup chopped, cooked chicken • 2 tablespoons salsa • 1/4 cup chopped white onion • Non-stick vegetable cooking spray • 1/4 cup canned chopped green chili peppers (optional) • 1/2 cup Monterey Jack, Colby or other cheese, shredded • 4 (10-inch) whole-wheat tortillas Directions 1. Preheat electric skillet to 350° F. 2. Mix chicken, salsa, onions, and green chili peppers (optional).

3. Place 1/4 chicken mixture on half of a tortilla. Top with 1/4 cheese. Fold tortilla over mixture and seal edges.

4. Place in skillet sprayed with non-stick vegetable cooking spray.

5. Brown on one side at medium heat for approximately 3–4 minutes.

6. Turn tortilla over and brown other side.

7. Cut each folded tortilla into 3 wedges.

Nutrition information Per Serving: 240 calories, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 2.5 g, Protein 18 g, Total Carbohydrate 24 g, Dietary Fiber 2 g, Sodium 360 mg Sources ChooseMyPlate.gov; NC EFNEP’s Families Eating Smart, Moving More

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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Northern Birthing Center “I don’t care what you do to me; just get my baby out safely!” cried 28-year-old Jodi Gunnell to her obstetrician after many hours of exhausting labor and a continual monitoring of her unborn baby’s heart rate – which wasn’t returning to a normal pattern as promptly it should after each contraction.

But Dr. Michael Gentry, the newest member of Northern

a close eye on everything – constantly checking me and the baby,” says Jodi. “He explained what was going on with my baby’s heartbeat and eventually determined that he would need to get the baby out. He was right by my bedside the whole time – and was very patient, understanding and reassuring. You could tell he knew what to do and really cared.”

Following an emergency C-section on December 29th, 6-pound/8ounce Kazleigh Jewel greeted her mother and father, 26-year-old Blake, a strong and hardworking forklift operator and production specialist for a local foam company. “Once she was out safe and breathing, I could relax,” says Jodi. “Dr. Gentry had told me everything was going to be fine, and it was!”

For the next several days, as the proud new parents hosted their family and friends in their private Birthing Center suite, Jodi’s nurses attended to her every need … and that of her baby’s. “The nursing care was phenomenal and very personable,” said Jodi, who was also very appreciative of the extra attention and in“I remember being very tired and structions she received that Dr. Gentry kept a close eye on about breastfeeding.

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nions and peppers sizzled in butter, filling the small galley with aroma.

Through the raised hatch, Miki could hear the morning sounds of the waterfront: boats creaking in their moorings, sneakers stepping by on the boardwalk, dinghies motoring in for supplies, people laughing over coffee or Bloody Marys. She stood barefoot with a terry robe wrapped loosely around her, coffee cup in hands. She did not touch the chef, yet she didn’t appear out-of-place.

“You’re a master with that knife, Jack,” she observed as two plum tomatoes became neatly diced bits in seconds.

“Never thought about it. Just something you pick up when you bach it as long as I have, I guess.” With one swipe of the blade, he cleaned all the tomato bits off the chopping board into the pan.

“This used to be a fillet knife, I think,” he said, indicating with one finger that the knife had once been two inches or so longer than it now was.

“How big was the fish you broke it on?” she asked sarcastically.

“You’re quick. I bought it at a second-hand shop just as you see it.

My guess is it was used commercially and sharpened so many times it lost its length and curve. See how much wider the handle is than the blade?”

“Huh. Why don’t you buy a new one?”

“I had to furnish this yacht on a budget. Now I’m attached to the stuff; know what I mean?”

She didn’t respond. She watched him with fascination, taking in the way his nicely-kept hands maneuvered the kitchen utensils, the movement of well-toned muscles across his broad shoulders, the curl of thick dark chest hair, just touched with gray.

“You don’t talk much the morning after,” he observed.

“This isn’t exactly the morning after,” she said lightly. “It’s just too early for me, and besides, your couch sleeps like hell.”

“Too bad. My bed is big enough for two.” He cracked eggs into the pan with one hand. Jack Franklin had the look of a self-satisfied man, and Miki knew she was probably not the first young woman who had stood in his robe in his galley.

Noticing her wrinkled nose, he explained, “Sort of a scrambled omelet. I’m too lazy to make a real one.”

“It’s not that. I’m just not used to smelling eggs this early.”

He smiled, the lines of his face strong, the tan just right. “Well, I don’t want to send you home to face your boyfriend on an empty stomach.”

“Oh, Hunter’s easy. I’ll just tell him I didn’t want to disturb his sick grandma, which is partly the truth. Besides, he’s not exactly my boyfriend.”

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“So he won’t care you got blasted last night and had to crash on an old guy’s lounge sofa?”

“Well, he—I don’t know. It’s hard to predict what Hunter will care about.”

“So, what is he, if not exactly your boyfriend?” He dished the egg concoction onto plates and motioned for her to sit.

“Hunter is Hunter. He’s easy, like I said. Besides, he’s cute, and he may even be rich.”

His laughter was perfectly-timed, carefully friendly. “Well, you’d better not let that one slip away. Those qualities would be hard to duplicate.”

She laughed politely and began toying with her food.

“Eat hearty, there, my young friend. It’s hard to lie on an empty stomach.”

“I thought you said you were from Jersey. You have a Southerner’s preoccupation with food. And I can’t lie to Hunter. He has this uncanny way of getting at the truth eventually.” With that, she began to eat without offering more conversation. She quickly changed into the clothes she had worn the previous night, leaving his robe in a heap on his stateroom floor. When she left, it was with a distracted “thank you” and an impatient swing to her walk, not even glancing back at her host.

Jack Franklin watched her go intently, nothing distracting his dark gaze. She was young, and she thought she had the world by the tail. He remembered what it had been like to feel that way, to think you knew it all, to think there was nothing you couldn’t conquer.

Well, she knew nothing of life; she had no concept of the things of the world, of the tools life used to slice a soul, to destroy a heart.

Perhaps she would learn this summer. Perhaps Jack would teach her. * * * The Cat waited on the shore for the signal. To his right, the beam from the old Cape Lookout lighthouse sliced the night sky at prescribed intervals. Lights from nearby pleasure boats glowed and rippled on the black water. Low voices could be heard conversing on a nearby boat: a friendly gathering. Farther away on another boat, music blared and figures moved in silhouette against yellow light. A comfortable night for most, The Cat mused. A fatal night for one.

Thirty minutes before, he had watched from a sand dune as a cruiser approached from the open sea, passed the last day beam, and rounded the tip of land to slip into the sheltered bight. Its running lights were extinguished as soon as it anchored. As The Cat waited, he focused on the silhouette of the man behind the curtains in the dimly lit interior of the boat. He knew the man’s name. He knew where the man bought, where he sold, and what samples he was carrying tonight. He knew the color of the man’s eyes. In a few minutes, he would know how fear looked in those eyes.

all the rest The cabin door on the boat opened and closed, and a shadow moved toward the boat’s stern. The Cat ticked off the seconds with the fingers of his left hand, enjoying the anticipation. An executioner had to enjoy sending souls to hell, or what was the point? The knife was sharpened, openly visible in a holster outside his shirt. He was ready.

There. A match flared, a face was illuminated as a cigarette was lit, and the match remained lit eight seconds before dropping to the water. That was the final signal. The Cat gave the man credit for perfect timing.

He shoved off from shore in his launch and idled in the water for a moment, preparing himself. Luring this particular mark had required delicate negotiation. The man had his own profitable run from Venezuela to Miami, and he had come to North Carolina only under the promise that this market would be sweet and this contact could move his goods into the right hands. Cash up front, no snags, no trail left behind. The man had been assured that the contact was professional, a native who knew the water and the lay of the land. Yes, The Cat was a professional, all right. And the first ten seconds with the man would be critical. The man would either believe that he could do the job or blow The Cat’s head off.

He motored slowly, leaving no wake, cutting through the still reflections of the pleasure boats snugly harbored for the night.

He was a man at the top of his game. There was no rush. The bite of salt air against his face, the sparkling dance of black water and diamond light fed his anticipation. Excitement grew within his body, demanding as passion, cold as steel.

When he neared the boat, The Cat cut his motor and glided in. He had not yet seen the man’s face, and he did not look now. He let the man scrutinize him as he caught the boat’s ladder and tossed a mooring rope up to the deck. He let the man wonder about the cat. As the man secured the rope, The Cat reached inside the cage at his feet for the kitten. She sat hunched and still, her eyes narrow slits. Perhaps she was seasick. Perhaps she sensed what was about to happen and did not want to watch.

Without a word, the man stepped to the cabin door and opened it. The Cat boarded the boat with the kitten in one hand. He stepped down into the cabin and turned, letting the man see his face in the light, letting him see the knife. The man shut the door and sat at a table. The Cat sat close to him, taking the knife out and laying it on the table. The man drew a gun from a holster beneath his jacket and kept it in his hand. There were no pleasantries exchanged.

“What’s it for?”

“Luck.” The Cat stroked the kitten, his hands steady, deliberately sensual in movement. He was courting the man now, poised for conquest. He knew every nerve in his body by name, so heightened were his senses.

“A price was quoted to me. Cash. When will it be available?”

“The cash is always available,” said The Cat. “And the goods?”

“The goods are still three days away. I haven’t moved them.”

“The samples?”

The man reached beneath the table with his left hand, his right hand still holding the gun. He laid two small square packets on the table, powder in one, crystals in the other. Raw cocaine and crack.

A regular pharmacy.

“Hold the cat.”

For the first time, the man flinched. “Can it swim?” he asked.

“You don’t really want to find out.” The Cat extended the trembling kitten across the table, mid-air.

A dollar amount equaling the fiscal budget of a small country rode on the man’s response. The man cursed and took the cat. When the kitten strained to get away, he laid the gun on the table and held the cat with both hands, making it hunch down on the tabletop.

He did not rub it.

From his shirt pocket, The Cat produced a magnifying scope.

He picked up the knife and deftly slit the packet of powder, drawing out a small amount on the tip of the blade. Unhurried, he examined it under the glass, his hands steady. He did not sample the powder.

The cat was not purring. Shouts and laughter carried across the water from one of the boats. The man cleared his throat. A hum formed inside The Cat’s head. The knife fit his hand perfectly, the handle smooth. Struggling now, the kitten began to claw, twisting in the man’s hands.

The Cat set his face carefully as he looked the man in the eye. The man’s brown eyes were guarded, calculating. The clean-shaven face was tanned to leather by the sea; one tense jaw was scarred just where it angled into a prominent chin. His full lips appeared incapable of a smile, and yet, a short laugh sounded in his throat.

“Nice touch,” he said, nodding toward the kitten.

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all the rest “Two seconds more,” The Cat said in a soothing, Southern voice.

He set the magnifying glass on the table and returned the powder to the packet with the knife blade, his hands sure. His eyes were on the kitten, and his arm kept moving. The knife flashed one precise stroke as the arm behind it plunged it with power into the man’s throat.

The Cat watched the blood spurt red and red again as he sliced, carrying through the motion with his whole body, standing, his weight behind the knife, his left fist knocking the gun to the floor.

The man’s eyes were screaming fear, but his mouth was gurgling, blood drowning him.

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In wild hate, the kitten clawed the man’s hands until he let it go, and then the man clawed for the knife, but The Cat had both hands on the knife, one knee on the table, forcing the man down by his throat.

And he held him down, blood turning the chair arm red, until the gurgling ceased.

The Cat donned rubber gloves to wipe the blade clean before folding the packets inside a handkerchief. Garbage. His blood-soaked shirt was garbage. He had touched nothing inside the yacht. No one on the water cared about the lone launch that motored off into the night.

The boats would disperse the next morning. The body would bloat in the heat for three days. By then, the cat would be crazy with thirst. * * * Grayson Tucker coaxed the cat to cease its mad skittering about the cruiser and warily approach the dish of water. She finally lapped the water, trembling, eyes closed against the men who stared at her. It was now time for Grayson to reveal the cat secret to the state authorities who had called him to this death scene. This third murder fit the two in his own harbor with the added detail of claw marks on the victim’s hands. Grayson did not look at the body and did not search for clues.

He left that to the state guys. Let them figure out for themselves that there were none.

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In his boat, Grayson opened a small tin of tuna for the cat. He would check again with animal rescue folks, check the waterfront, but he knew the killer was too smart to have picked up the cat where he could be seen. The killer was too smart, period. And he was not through with Beaufort. Grayson felt certain of that.

Sheri Wren Haymore lives near Mt. Airy with her husband, Clyde, and has been scribbling her entire life. A DEEPER CUT is her second novel. To read the next installment in the book, pick up your latest edition of Surry Living Magazine. You can find A DEEPER CUT at Pages in Mt. Airy, Chapters in Galax or at your favorite online bookseller.

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DOBSON: UPCOMING EVENTS AUGUST 7: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 5 – 8 PM in Dobson Square Park: A fun & free community event that gives citizens the opportunity to interact with local law enforcement and emergency personnel in an effort to promote strong communities. Free hot dogs, chips, and drinks are provided. See emergency personnel in action with a staged accident extrication. Other fun activities will be available as well.

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