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Gloria Brown
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Gloria is co-owner of The Nest & Hive Shoppe, a home décor business in Fancy Gap, VA, as well as the former 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 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.
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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 whom 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.
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.
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Christmas Long Ago When I first pondered the magazine theme, “The Greatest Gift,” I was stumped. I studied and studied on how I could describe the greatest gift in this column. There is no gift in our world equal to the birth of Christ, but I worried and struggled as to exactly how someone as plain and simple as I am could describe what that gift has meant to me and my family. I fretted that my feeble attempts would not be adequate, and I settled on telling in a roundabout way. While Christ is the greatest gift in my life, I also thank God for the other gifts He has given me. One of my very favorites is that of a pretty good memory. As y’all know I am constantly looking back down my road and remembering the past. I can’t help it. I have so much to look back on. I thank God every day that I still have a mind to recall my many blessings. One such blessing was my great grandmother, Amelia Hutchens Sprinkle, who was my Ma Sallie’s mother. Grandma Sprinkle passed away when I was four, but I remember her vividly. We visited her all the time. She had seven daughters and one son. Needless to say, there was always kin coming and going. A visit with her usually meant seeing any assortment of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Grandma Sprinkle lived in Yadkin County on the Shacktown Road. Her house sat up on piled rocks. Huge field rocks were placed just so for her doorsteps. She never had indoor water or an electric cookstove. She did have an electric refrigerator and an electric iron in her later years. Her overhead lighting consisted of a lightbulb with a pull chain. I’m not exactly sure there was even a light in every room. Although she had a mantle clock, there were notches cut into the threshold of her back door that acted as a kind of sundial. At Christmas she always had a Christmas tree and Jack’s brand Christmas Cookies. One of her grandsons would go out and cut her a little cedar. Her tree would be simply decorated with a mixture of a few ancient glass ornaments and homemade ones. Running cedar and holly sprigs were on the mantels. Although very plain by the decorating standards of today, her home was always decorated for Christmas. More importantly, her house always felt like Christmas. Right before Christmas of 1964 was the last time I ever saw her alive. She went to be with the Lord just a few weeks later in early January of 1965. My last memory of her was a visit down to her house with my Ma and Pa. We all sat around the stove with her and talked. Right before we left, she offered me cookies. She took my hand and led me out into the kitchen. Opening a little cupboard, she took out a box of Jack’s Christmas Cookies, leaned over and told me I could have all I wanted. She smiled at me when I couldn’t decide which of the Christmas shapes to take. I thought that those red and green sparkly cookies were the prettiest I had ever seen. Since she had said I could have all I wanted, I decided that a couple of cookies in each hand ought to do it. Some for right then and some for later. The memory of that visit will be with me forever. Never a Christmas comes that I don’t think about that evening. I loved Grandma Sprinkle so very much. Not a Christmas comes that I don’t look for Jack’s Christmas Cookies. I haven’t been able to find them in years. If I ever find that the company has decided to bring them back on the market I will probably stand in the aisle of the store and cry. I’ll cry for joy and the memory of a little girl and a great grandmother who loved each other and cookies. And when my days on this earth are done, I’ll be reunited with Grandma Sprinkle – and maybe even share a Jack’s cookie with her – all because of our faith in the greatest gift, Jesus. 8 • SURRY LIVING Dec. 2019 Issue
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THE GREATEST GIFT
home, farm, & garden by Larry VanHoose
The sweat seemed to flow from the man’s entire body, his every pore. Worst of all, it flooded down his forehead, across his now-creased brow, and ran like tiny rivers and into his eyes. He squeezed them tightly shut, but he mostly failed to prevent the burning, nearly blinding salt-filled venom. He would’ve wiped it away with his arms or hands, but they were chained at his side. Always chained these days, he was helpless. For the thousandth time, he wondered, how did I come to this? The man had been an only child, the spoiled son of a moderately successful couple. He had been an adorable, tow-headed child, a natural at sports and with higher-than-average cognitive abilities, and quick-witted to boot. People gravitated to him when he was young, and he reveled in it. The only thing was that once they got to know him well, perhaps got a little bit closer than he really wanted, they’d realize that there was something missing in his character, something flawed, something disturbing, something hard to put a finger on. Despite his parents always attesting to his “good heart,” he couldn’t stop getting into trouble. His selfish nature manifested itself in all his decisions and choices. Soon his friends didn’t have time for him anymore. While they professed they missed him, loved him, and needed to get together soon, they kept their distance. The good times were fewer and further between. So now he was chained to a seat. All because his selfish choices had continued to weaken his character. His narcissism had no boundaries, and he did whatever necessary to get what he wanted, when he wanted, and at any cost. He realized too late that he had become all that he had done. He was a liar, thief, cheat, backstabber, adulterer, idolater, murderer, and possibly worst of all, a hater of all who had or did anything he didn’t or couldn’t have or do. If they had it, he would take it from them. He had heard of the Ten Commandments somewhere once, and he had made up his mind to be sure to break them all. The executioners were coming for him. He had forfeited his life, and the inevitability of it had finally sunk in. None of his lies, scheming, and controlling behavior could help him now. He heard them at the gate as they opened the locks; he heard the creak and groan as the door swung wide. Footsteps made their way towards his cell. Was that just one set of footsteps? That’s odd, they always came in groups of three or four – he was hard to handle. Without enthusiasm, he forced a grin. Finally, the footsteps stopped at his cell door and he knew the time had come. The door swung open and the lone guard stepped quickly to his side and unlocked his chains. “Good news. You’re free to go.” “Wha…? How?” he barely choked out the words. “Someone stepped in and is taking your place. The judge has ordered you set free,” shrugged the guard. “According to the judge, justice has more than been served. Follow me now, I’ll show you the way.” Stumbling though the hallways and myriad of locked doors and gates, he could only think of one question, one that resounded through his bewildered, addle-brained, semi-consciousness. He finally managed to speak, though barely more than a whisper. “Who? Who was it? Who took my place?” “What? Oh, they said it was an innocent, a child I think,” the guard spoke reverently as he gently nudged the now free man through the final door and into the blazing light of day. “An only son.” For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17 NIV Christ suffered for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for sinners to bring you safely home to God. He suffered physical death, but he was raised to life in the Spirit. 1 Peter 3:18 NLT SURRY LIVING Dec. 2019 Issue • 11
home, farm, & garden by Joanna Radford
What a Gift!
Have you ever thought of a pollinator as one of your greatest gifts? Pollinators come in many shapes and sizes. They can range from birds, bats, moths, flies, butterflies, wasps, and even small mammals. The most common and most efficient pollinator is the honey bee. Interesting enough, these pollinators do not even realize they are giving us a gift! They do not wake up raring to go pollinate squash or cucumbers, or even blueberries. No, they wake up with food on their minds. Pollinators search for flowers to drink nectar and to feed on pollen. As they feed from the flower, pollen grains attach to their bodies and move from flower to flower. This is how pollination occurs. Pollination is the process of a pollen grain moving from the anther (male part of a plant) of a flower to the stigma (female part of a plant). Once this happens, magic occurs, a seed, fruit, nut, or vegetable begins to develop. Without pollination many plants would not survive. Pollination does occur by wind in some cases, but most occurs through pollinators. In fact, pollinators are responsible for helping over 80 percent of the world’s flowering plants to reproduce. Over 150 food crops in the United States are dependent of pollinators. Now we are talking my language— food!
... pollinators are responsible for helping over 80 percent of the world’s flowering plants to reproduce.
Our diets would look very different without pollinators. Imagine not having jams and jellies to add to our morning biscuits. There would be no tomato sauce for our delicious Italian dishes. Fruits and nuts would no longer be given as thoughtful gifts during the holidays. Forget chocolate all together. And do not even think about ice cream. Yes, ice cream too would be gone. Many ingredients that make ice cream flavors must be pollinated (such as strawberries, coconut, etc.). Ice cream itself would be obsolete. Cows and goats feed on forages that depend on pollinators. And, if we are talking dollars, according to the US Forest Service, pollination of agricultural crops is valued at $10 billion in the United States and $217 billion globally. Worldwide, honey bees are valued at $3.5 billion. Pollinator numbers are declining. The decline stems from a loss in feeding and nesting habitats. Other contributing factors include pollution, disease, climate changes, and misuse of chemicals. In some cases, such as the honey bee, the reason for decline is undetermined. This is alarming. We need to do our part to help 12 • SURRY LIVING Dec. 2019 Issue
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Bringing J.O.Y. to Mount Airy Seniors This Holiday Season At RidgeCrest, a senior living community in Mount Airy, the holiday mantra “bringing joy to others” takes on a new meaning during this spirited season. RidgeCrest has developed partnerships with local youth organizations as part of their Joining Older and Younger (J.O.Y.) Program. RidgeCrest’s J.O.Y. program promotes intergenerational communication where both youth and seniors can connect and learn from each other. “The J.O.Y. events are wonderful during the holidays. The relationships that have been built through this program are heartwarming. The kids are excited to see their new friends and vice-versa,” said RidgeCrest Social Director, Jennifer Brown. “We have some groups who perform plays and others who sing or play instruments. It is exciting for our Members to watch them perform.” RidgeCrest’s J.O.Y. Program was recently awarded the Argentum “Best of the Best” National Award for Family and Resident Engagement, beating out other senior living communities across the country. The program is unique because it creates long-term partnerships rather than one-time visits. This allows RidgeCrest Members and the younger generations to continually connect through their life experiences, in turn creating a lasting impact on all participants and bridges the generational gap. This year, both parties are giving the “Gift of Time” as RidgeCrest has partnered with Cub Scout Pack 561, Mt. Airy Middle School Carolers, St. Andrew Lutheran’s choir, White Plains Christian School, the Highland Park Carolers, Unveiled Worship’s Christian Band and more. “The positive impact on both parties is what makes this program so special,” said Brown. “This program has opened the door to increased participation from both parties and created the opportunity to bond over an activity while connecting different generations outside of their close family and friends. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year.” To learn more about RidgeCrest or to schedule a tour, call their Lifestyle Advisor, Connie Hamlin at (336) 786-9100.
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Sometimes it is the gifts we don’t even think we want, much less need, that we actually need the most. Thirteen years ago this past summer, my mom agreed to take in a housecat that, due to no fault of her own, could no longer live a fulfilling cat life with her then-family. We had the proverbial zoo—sheep, cows, dogs, cats, chickens, rabbits, the occasional stray (seriously!) goat, or budgie. It didn’t seem too far a stretch to take in one more cat, especially if she was transitioned to live outside. Enter Buddy Jane, a twoor three-year-old, terrified Russian Blue. She was delivered in a carrier, and when the door was opened, she darted out and hid—in my bedroom closet. At the time, I was spending the summer at the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine learning all-things camelid. My summer housemate happened to have three cats, and one would routinely springboard off the bedpost and then my head in the middle of the night. Imagine my concern when Mama told me of our new houseguest. I was not looking forward to meeting our new family member upon my return home. When I got home, Buddy was still holed up in my closet. Occasionally Mama and Daddy would see her peeping out of my bedroom door, evaluating her new home, but she would quickly hide when they appeared. When I had a few minutes, I would sit on the floor by the closet door, just waiting and talking, trying to make Buddy feel comfortable and to gain her trust. Eventually she explored farther afield and figured out that we weren’t so bad after all. Over time, Buddy found her place and her person. It became clear through determining her personality and a few short trial 16 • SURRY LIVING Dec. 2019 Issue
runs that Buddy would not do well outside. We had a forever housecat. And while she was friendly with all of us, she was undoubtedly my mom’s cat. Buddy lived to be with Mama. She followed her around the house, was jealous and “talkative” when Mama was talking on the phone, and would sit in her lap or on the arm of her recliner tapping Mama’s arm with her paw (no claws extended) if she was not being petted enough. She came to love being combed to help with her shedding. She loved attacking and batting around a drinking straw or a piece of tissue paper. Early in the mornings, Buddy would run full speed ahead from one end of the house to the other. While she hated being picked up, and no one dared touch her paws or her tail, she understood that my niece was a toddler and never fussed about Anna touching her. Buddy learned the sound of the can opener being taken out of the kitchen drawer. Take anything else out of that drawer and she paid no attention. But get the can opener and she would come running from anywhere in the house to see if Daddy were opening a can of tuna and would give her the juice. In some ways, Buddy was much more a dog than a cat. In other ways, she was a cat’s cat for sure. In all ways, she was our cat. She worked her way into the hearts of some who never expected to be affected by her, changing hearts and minds for the better when we didn’t even know they needed changing. She was the best sort of gift: unexpected, unique, forever life changing, and life bettering. Buddy Jane, you brought more joy and companionship than we ever could have imagined. Your personality was one of a kind. We are all forever changed for the better because of you. Rest well, sweet girl. You always were, and always will be loved so very much.
She was the best sort of gift: unexpected, unique, forever life changing, and life bettering.
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out & about by Gin Denton
Why am I writing about a July music festival in the dead of winter? Because tickets just went on sale and they routinely sell out. Floydfest 2020 is a music festival held in Patrick County, VA. The venue is close to the Blue Ridge Parkway and is a short drive from Surry County. Next year’s festival, subtitled “Vision Quest,” is scheduled for Wednesday through Sunday, July 22-26, 2020. I attended FloydFest 19: Voyage Home this past July and found the amazing event to be more like a gathering of community, especially among the campers. I made many new friends, including some from as far away as Indiana, Louisiana, and New Mexico, Fire dancers perform at FloydFest as well as running into many local friends. One camping neighbor, Elizabeth, brought to my attention that nearly a quarter of the performers at the festival were woman-fronted bands. Let’s hear it for the ladies! Yes, I am still talking about a music festival, the biggest music festival in our area, but FloydFest offers even more. I had the opportunity to participate in a hands-on screen- printing class and a birdwatching class. FloydFest offers many different classes. Be sure to sign up early as they fill quickly. There are also beautiful hiking trails around the festival perimeter, a zipline through the woods, and art as far as the eye can see. Vendors sell pottery, art, clothing, toys, and so much more. There is even a row for nonprofits to share their missions and meet new supporters. Floydfest is family friendly. If you have kids, take them! The Children’s Universe area provides toys, costumes, and fun. One stage plays kid-friendly music during the day, and children have the opportunity to perform at an open mic event.
greats as Grace Potter, a woman who has proven to be a hardworking musician, and DownTown Abby & the Echoes, which was voted Floydfest 19’s best on-the-rise band. Tickets for 2020 are on sale now. Put it The band Los Chupacabras performs at FloydFest on your bucket list. Treat yourself, buy the VIP ticket, let them feed you fantastic food all weekend and enjoy some perks like sitting on stage to see your favorite performer up close. But whatever you do, buy your tickets before they sell out. Visit floydfest.com and Floydfest’s Facebook page for more information. Happy Trails! Gin
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With multiple stages going on simultaneously, music fills the air throughout the day and late into the night. My favorites from Floydfest 19 were the Motet, Keller Williams, and Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe. New favorites I was able to catch were the Broadcast, a band from Asheville, NC, and Los Chupacabras, from the Floyd area. Some of the big headliners of 2019 were Brandi Carlile, Phil Lesh, Tyler Childers, and Lukas Nelson (Willie Nelson’s son). The list of performers for Floydfest 2020: Vision Quest is available on their website. Currently, the lineup includes such 18 • SURRY LIVING Dec. 2019 Issue
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Northern Regional Hospital has established an innovative scholarship program designed to help eligible students achieve their educational goals in the pursuit of healthcare careers in the areas of nursing, pharmacy and other allied-health professions. Named in honor of Northern’s current Vice President for Patient Services & Chief Nursing Officer, the Robin Hardy Hodgin Education Fund is also a testament to the talents and leadership of the hospital’s top nursing executive – who has served for decades as a strong advocate for quality patient care, a champion for advanced and continuing healthcare education, a tireless mentor for young healthcare professionals, and an inspirational cheerleader for Northern Regional Hospital and the communities it serves. “This is a quadruple win for all key Northern stakeholders,” said Chris A. Lumsden, President and Chief Executive Officer of Northern Regional Hospital, in announcing the creation of the Robin Hardy Hodgin Scholarship Program. “This valuable program provides a much-needed helping hand to deserving students who have chosen to pursue fulfilling careers in healthcare; it recognizes and honors the distinguished … and ongoing … career of Robin Hodgin, one of the most gifted and committed nursing leaders we have; it helps ensure Northern’s ability to provide seamless quality care to patients; and it exemplifies the hospital’s longstanding commitment to giving back to the community.” The Robin Hardy Hodgin Scholarship Program has and will be funded through private donations – to be matched dollar-for-dollar -- by the Northern Regional Hospital Foundation. To date, more than $270,000 has been raised, exceeding the program’s original goal of $250,000. Starting
with the 2020 academic year, the Hospital’s designated Scholarship Committee will award annual scholarships, based on merit and financial need -- to approximately three-to-five eligible students enrolled in a health-sciences degree-granting program at an accredited college or university of their choice. Scholarships in individually-determined amounts will be awarded to prospective students who reside in Surry County or the surrounding region and aspire to a career in nursing or any recognized allied-health professions – including respiratory therapy, physical therapy, medical imaging technology, laboratory science, pharmacy, and others. Following their successful graduation, each scholarship recipient will agree to work initially at Northern Regional Hospital – should a position of employment be available that would make use of their newly-acquired education and training. Anyone seeking additional information on the Robin Hardy Hodgin Education Fund may contact Matt Linville, Director of the Northern Regional Hospital Foundation. www.choosenorthern.org
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out & about
Remembering the Moir Years
games, and his record at Mount Airy alone was 73-4. He also enjoyed a fabulous college career including a NCAA Division II National Championship at Roanoke College in 1972 and winning records at Tulane University and Virginia Tech. His college teams won 392 games with his greatest player, Dell Curry, playing in the NBA for sixteen years.
by Gary York
From 1950 through 1963 the Mount Airy High School Granite Bears Boys’ Basketball Teams were led by Sam Moir and his brother, Charles Moir. Sons of Samuel and Belle Jessup Moir, the boys were reared in the Francisco community of Stokes County, where the family owned a general store and a U.S. Post Office and raised tobacco. There was a baseball field on their farm, and Mr. and Mrs. Moir were adamant supporters of their sons’ legendary accomplishments as basketball and baseball stars. Sam and Charlie graduated from Appalachian State University and, while playing professional baseball in the summer, started incredible coaching careers. Coach Sam became head basketball coach at Mount Airy in 1950. His tenure culminated with the coveted NCHSAA 3A Basketball Championship in the spring of 1960 by devastating Kinston 64-41. The Granite Bears shot 56 percent from the field and held the ball the last five minutes to hold down the score. Sam accepted the Catawba College head job in April of 1960 and led the Indians to 549 wins over 34 seasons, retiring in 1994. His most notable players from Mount Airy were Tom Childress, Jim Sessoms, and Eddie Nester. Sam Moir is a member of eight Hall of Fames including the N.C. Sports Hall of Fame. He was a renowned Sunday school teacher and accepted the Lord at Mount Airy First Baptist Church. Coach Sam passed in 2018, but he and I had several endearing chats during his last years. Oftentimes he shared that most great teams were first great defensive teams. This sentiment was echoed during a Mount Airy High School sports reunion in 2019, when 1960’s star Mike Cooke, who played for Frank McGuire and Dean Smith at UNC, stated, “Before every game of our 25-0 championship season, we knew without reservation that point guard Tom Childress would totally dominate our opponent’s best guard and Trent Harkander would shut down our foe’s best forward. Our confidence soared as we knew Tom and Trent would predict our undefeated season. Childress was the best defender in the state.” Charles Moir’s leadership at Mount Airy High School was phenomenal. His 1961 quintet was 25-0, capturing the 3A State Championship by beating Kinston 57-54, and his 1963 team seized the state crown by beating East Forsyth 70-68. His teams at Stuart, West Jefferson, and Mount Airy won 224 20 • SURRY LIVING Dec. 2019 Issue
Left to Right, Coaches Charles Moir, Sam Moir, Page Moir
The Moir saga continued as Charles’s son Page coached teams at Roanoke College that won 429 games in 27 seasons. Page is the all-time winningest coach in the history of the NCAA Division III Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) formed on May 18, 1975. Today, he and his dad go to Chickfil-A for iced tea every weekday morning and go to Cincinnati for Reds games at least twice each summer. The total wins for Moir-led teams is 1770. Countless lives were influenced by the coaching of these dedicated servants. When we envision “Coach,” we immediately see Sam’s, Charles’s, and Page’s smiles, a deep sense of brotherhood, and the satisfaction and accomplishments that come from great teamwork, synergy, sacrifices, selfless commitment, and great coaching. We cherish the Moir years!
Top to Bottom, Left to Right, 2019 Mount Airy High School Sports Reunion attendees: Tom Childress, Eddie Nester, Wayne Childress, Mike Cooke, Pete Pyles, Gary York, Oscar Hill, John Sanders, Jim Sessoms, Ray Rodgers
Editor's Note: At press time, we learned that Coach Charles Moir passed at his home in Salem, VA, on November 15, 2019. Our sincere condolences are offered to the Moir family.
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Ingredients for Almond Cream Cheese Frosting • 1 8-ounce block cream cheese, softened • 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened • 1 tablespoon vanilla • 1 teaspoon almond extract • Pinch of salt • 3 tablespoons heavy cream • 4-6 cups powdered sugar, sifted
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Directions for Cake 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans and set aside. Cut two parchment paper rounds and place in the bottom of the greased and floured cake pans. 2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, sour cream, oil, and vanilla until thoroughly mixed. 3. Sift the cake mix into the egg mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix and do not skip the sifting step. The batter will be thick. 4. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Lightly tap the filled baking pans on the counter to force any air bubbles to the surface before baking. Then bake for 2527 minutes or until the centers spring back when touched. 5. Remove from the oven and let cool for a couple of minutes and then turn onto a wire rack to cool. Remove the parchment rounds.
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ed velvet cake makes a perfect Christmas dessert because this cake seems to have a lot more fans than many other Christmas cakes. Maybe it’s because red velvet cake has a little bit of cocoa in the mix and can satisfy both chocolate lovers and folks who aren’t such big chocolate fans. This recipe comes from cake baker Mandy Merriman, who says this is one of her most-requested cakes year-round. It has a delicious almond cream cheese frosting and can be dressed up for the holidays with sugared or plain cranberries.
Directions for Cream Cheese Frosting 1. Using a mixer with a paddle attachment, mix the cream cheese and butter together until well blended and creamy. 2. Add in the extracts and salt and blend to combine, scraping down the sides of the bowl. 3. Add the heavy cream and 1 cup of sugar. Blend. Continue adding the sugar one cup at a time until you reach 4 cups. Blend after each addition. 4. If you like the consistency after adding 4 cups of sugar, do not add any more sugar. If you want the frosting thicker, add sugar in ½ cup increments and blend and check after each addition. If frosting becomes too thick, add more heavy cream.
Savory Tips RED VELVET CAKE WITH ALMOND CREAM CHEESE FROSTING Servings: 12 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Ingredients for Red Velvet Cake • 3 eggs • 3/4 cup whole buttermilk • 2/3 cup sour cream • 1/3 cup vegetable oil • 1 tablespoon vanilla • 1 box Duncan Hines red velvet cake mix • Parchment paper 22 • SURRY LIVING Dec. 2019 Issue
For flat layers, use wet baking strips around the cake pans. You may have to add a few minutes of cooking time to set the middle of the cake because wet strips slow down the baking process. Another way to tell if your red velvet cake is done, is to use a food thermometer. When a red velvet cake reaches 205 degrees Fahrenheit in the middle, it is done. Cream cheese frosting is a soft frosting and doesn’t pipe into shapes as well as a stiff buttercream. Be careful adding enough sugar to stiffen it, as it can alter the flavor. This cake is perfect to decorate as a naked cake. Add frosting to the cake and then use a spatula to go around the cake to pull off some of the frosting. It is “naked” when some of the red cake shows through. Recipe adapted from the book Cake Confidence by Mandy Merriman.
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Holiday Traditions – Family, Food, and Fun!
CAROLE’S EASY YEAST ROLLS Crescent shaped rolls are easy and fun to make. When dough is ready to use, divide into three pieces the same size. A pizza cutter works great for this. Roll each section into a circle with a rolling pin and brush with melted margarine, butter, or oil. Cut each circle into eight triangles like cutting a pizza. Roll from the wide end to the narrow end, putting the point of the roll on the bottom when placing on the pan. •
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1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. warm water (115 degrees)
For my husband, Brent, his grandmother’s carrot cake is a holiday favorite. Granny Green did not go by a recipe when she cooked. She would use a handful of this and a pinch of that to create her delicious treats.
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¼ cup margarine or butter softened at room temperature or oil
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My mother-in-law and her sister (and the rest of the family too) are very thankful that they took the time to write down the carrot cake recipe while Granny was still alive. One day as Granny was measuring out the handfuls and pinches for her cake, they had her put each ingredient into an individual bowl before she mixed it together. After measuring out all of the ingredients into measuring cups and measuring spoons, they wrote it down in recipe form for future generations to enjoy.
In a large bowl, mix together sugar, yeast, and salt. Add the water and mix well. Let stand until yeast dissolves and foam covers most of the water, about 5 minutes. Add the margarine, butter, or oil, and egg. Mix well. Add the flour all at one time. Mix well but do not try to knead. The dough will be sticky. Place dough in a large greased bowl, cover and let dough rise until double in size, about 1-1 ½ hours. After dough has risen, place on floured surface. Knead two or three times, just until manageable. The dough will keep for 2-3 days in the refrigerator (cover bowl with plastic wrap and a cloth and refrigerate). When ready to use, let dough rest for 15 minutes and make into your favorite roll shapes using a small amount of additional flour, if needed. Butter rolls and allow to rise for 2 hours at room temperature. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Yield: 24-32 rolls.
Gatherings with family and friends are some of the special times of the holiday season. Food tends to make these celebrations even better. For many, a holiday food brings back memories of someone dear.
Growing up, my family always made lots of different kinds of Christmas cookies to enjoy and share with neighbors and friends. It is almost magical to turn the knob of a cookie press and to see the shapes appear. Listening to Christmas music, decorating cookies with sprinkles and colored sugar, looking in the window of the oven door while waiting for them to bake, the delicious smell, the anticipation of getting to eat one with a glass of milk— what special memories. As parents we have tried to create memories for our children, which they may wish to share with their own families one day. We have carried on holiday traditions from our youth and have developed others of our own that continue to evolve. Homemade yeast rolls have been added to our list of favorites, and they also make great holiday gifts. Siloam Extension and Community Association (ECA) club member Carole Simpson shared this recipe with me many years ago when our kids were young. Baking is a great family activity. Even small children can help with the measuring, mixing, and kneading. Food is a gift anyone can use. No need to worry about where the recipient is going to put it or if the color or size is right when giving food. This season think about what makes the holidays special for you and your family and strive to preserve those memories. If a food is involved, make sure you ask for the recipe or when possible, have the person show you how to make it. The time you spend together and the memories made are better than any gift you could give or receive. 24 • SURRY LIVING Dec. 2019 Issue
For cinnamon rolls – Delicious for Christmas morning! • Increase recipe sugar to ½ cup • Plus, prepare additional ½ cup sugar mixed with 2 teaspoons cinnamon After dough has doubled in size, divide in half and roll into two rectangles. Brush each with softened or melted margarine or butter. Sprinkle ½ of the cinnamon sugar mixture on each rectangle. Roll tightly long ways and cut into pieces with a serrated knife. Place on greased baking sheet. Parchment paper makes cleanup easier. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until brown. Frost with powdered sugar glaze if desired.
all the rest Find out how a harmless prank entangles two college kids with a serial killer in the next installment of A DEEPER CUT, a novel of suspense and forgiveness by Mt. Airy author Sheri Wren Haymore. Jack stepped off his yacht early the next morning to find Grayson Tucker sitting on the nearest boardwalk bench, legs crossed, arms folded across his chest. He looked relaxed, Panama hat pulled low
against the rising sun. “You don’t waste time, do you, Tucker? Might as well give you last night’s details, I guess.” “Mmm.” “There’s not much to tell. We got there a couple of minutes late for a bust. Just a couple of minutes, and we would have had him.” “Mmm.” Jack studied him. “What is this, pout time because you weren’t called? It was pretty much a rerun of the other homicides. You’ve read the report, I’m sure.” “No cat.” “No, but I have a theory.” “Let’s hear it.” Grayson scratched his ear and refolded his arms. “The door was open, and the screen not latched. Maybe there was a cat, and it ran away.” “Which door?” “The front,” said Jack. “So you think the killer ran out the front?” asked Grayson, shifting his position on the bench. He looked up at Jack, squinting into the morning sun, the creases deep around his eyes. “Could be. I’m going back now to look it over in the daylight.” “Where were you?” “What are you implying?” Jack asked, his voice cold. “How long did you watch the house before going in? How many minutes behind him do you think you were?” “It’s all in the report. Read it, Barney Fife,” Jack growled. “I did read it, and I just can’t figure out how you managed to miss somebody running out the front. Had to be a matter of seconds.” “Timing is everything. In this case, it was against us.” “Mmm.” “Look, I’m as sick as you are over this. I was this close to having him in my hands.” “Seconds,” said Grayson, still squinting up at him. “Hell, I can’t talk to you. I’m going to work.” Jack dismissed Grayson with a wave and started to walk away. “So you’re going to search Hunter Kittrell’s place again?” asked Grayson. “Huh?” “Well, there’s been another murder. According to you, Hunter or his father is involved. Now would be a prime time to search, if you’re going to.” “That’s been a dead end twice.” Jack’s eyes narrowed as he spoke. 26 • SURRY LIVING Dec. 2019 Issue
“Oh? Hunter had a knife in his kitchen. Straight, thin blade just like the coroner said was used in the first three murders. I didn’t see you take it for evidence either time you searched his apartment.” “Well, you confiscate it if you’re so smart,” Jack snapped. “I’m headed in other directions today, like the crime scene, where one would assume you’d want to be, instead of here harassing me.” “I’m guessing something happened to change your mind about Hunter.” “The boy barely left his place at all after we were there, if you must know.” “And nobody visited him? Maybe dropped something off with him?” “You’re losing your mind, Tucker. I can conduct this investigation alone while you try to find what brains you ever had again.” “Good.” Grayson pulled dark sunglasses from his pocket, put them on, and kept his seat. Jack stalked away without a backward glance. * * * Hunter slept later than usual. When he let himself in Granny Jen’s kitchen, hair tousled, shirt off, drawstring pants low on his hips, he was startled to see Aunt Winnie in her robe, sipping coffee. “Oh, hi. I thought you spent the night at the hospital,” he said, reflexively pulling up the pants. “She was sleeping well, so I came on in sometime after midnight.” She eyed him sideways, “Your light was still on.” “Yeah. Couldn’t sleep. I worked late on some drawings.” “Good for you.” She sipped her coffee. “You know, if your music hadn’t been quite so loud, you might have heard me come in.” “Oh, sorry. I’ll keep it down tonight.” He sliced a banana over his cereal, avoiding her eyes. “Mother may come home this afternoon.” “Great.” “She’ll be in a wheelchair for a few days. I’m going to need some help around here.” “Sure.” Hunter chanced a glance at Winnie. Even though she was still in her robe, her dark hair, peppered with gray, was smoothly brushed into a short, neat bob. “Who’s been doing your laundry?” she asked. He eyed her suspiciously. “Eloise? You know, Granny Jen’s maid?” “Well, I let Eloise go this morning. She had become sloppy in her work.” “Okay,” he said carefully. “So you see what I’m saying.” He smiled, slow and easy. “I’ll tell you what. You do the laundry, and I’ll do the cooking.” “Such a charmer. Just like your daddy.” He stared at her, cereal forgotten. “Why are you looking at me like that?” she asked. “Tell me about my father.” “Why? You’ve never asked about him before.”
all the rest “I have a sudden burning need to know,” said Hunter. “Have you seen him? Heard from him?” She studied him over her coffee. “Rob and I weren’t close. There was the age difference, you know.” Hunter studied her in return. He’d never thought about it, but she must be, what, fifty-five or older? Her grandchildren would be nearly teenagers by now. “Surely, in all these years, he’s called you,” Hunter persisted. She hesitated before answering, “No. But he did call Donnie a few times.” “Uncle Donald? He never told me that.” “He would tell you now, I think. Now that you’re old enough.” “Old enough for what?” She shrugged and set her coffee cup down. “Rob did ask about you. You and Mother.” “So, he knew I was alive. Why didn’t he ever send a birthday card? Or you know, like, graduation money?” His voice was carefully indifferent. “I can’t answer that. There was certainly no excuse for what he did.” She was silent. “So, how’s Uncle Paul?” “Don’t change the subject. I’m thinking how to say this.” “Just spit it out. It’s easier.” She laughed shortly. “Well, the last time he called was just before Donnie got sick. Seems he was in trouble with the law and wanted Donnie to hide him.” “Did he?” “No. Donnie begged Rob to turn himself in.” “Why? Why wouldn’t he help him?” “This is difficult, I know. What your father needed was a chance to start over, make things right. He didn’t need to perpetuate the life he was living.” Hunter wasn’t even aware he had closed his eyes until he felt Winnie’s hand on his arm. “Many people love you, Hunter. I know that doesn’t make up for your father, but it matters. You’re turning out okay.” “Yeah. I guess.” He stood abruptly. “Hey, I’ve got to go. Granny Jen must wonder where everybody is this morning.” “Wait, Hunter. Have you heard from your mother lately?” He sighed. “She’s left me several messages on my cell phone. She’s mainly pissed off that I managed to find a dead body.” He started out. “She’s just very worried about you, I’m sure,” said Winnie. “You should call her back.” “No thank you. She’s pissed off, just like usual, and I don’t want to hear it. See ya.” “Wait. Doesn’t she usually come down around your birthday in August? This is a big one coming up, isn’t it? Twenty-one?” “Maybe if I’m lucky, she’ll forget.” * * * 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 the latest issue 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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FUN!
Recipe Sampling!
Better Health!
Happy, Healthy Holidays! Come join us as we try new recipes and learn more about diabetes
FREE for You and Your Family! Wednesday, December 4, 2019 12 noon – 1:00 pm NC COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICE
LOCATION: At the new Surry Co. Government Services Building at 915 E Atkins Street, Suite 300, Dobson
Reserve Your Spot! Call 336-401-8025 Sponsored By: 336-401-8025
DECEMBER 6-12 IS NATIONAL INFLUENZA VACCINATION WEEK National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is a national observance that highlights the importance of continuing influenza vaccination through the holiday season and beyond. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends an annual influenza vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older to reduce the risk of illness and hospitalization. Now is a great time to vaccinate – to protect your family, friends and yourself. Medicare Part B covers one influenza vaccination and its administration each influenza season for Medicare beneficiaries. If medically necessary, Medicare may cover additional seasonal influenza vaccinations. Ask a SHIIP Counselor for more information.
Diabetes Education Program Surry County Health & Nutrition Center
336-401-8419
If you are a person with a disability or desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in thi s activity, please call 401-8025 during the business hours of 8:15 AM—5:00 PM at least two weeks before the event to request accommodations.
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N.C. Department of Insurance • Mike Causey, Commissioner 855-408-1212 (toll free) • www.ncdoi.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: NC COOPERATIVE EXT, SURRY CO @ 336-401-8025
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ELKIN EVENTS
ELKIN
For more area info, visit www.elkinnc.org DEC 6: LIGHT UP ELKIN Downtown Elkin. Light Up Ceremony at 6:30 pm at Yadkin Valley Heritage & Trails Center. Events and Fun for all! Santa’s Mailbox, Train Rides, Holiday Dancers, Kids’ Activity Zone, Santa and more! For more information, www.lightupelkin.com DEC 21: TIME SAWYER’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW SPECTACULAR 8:00, Reeves Theater & Café. A grassroots feel with heart-felt lyrics to put on an entertaining show. Songs land in that rootsy sweet spot where folk, alt-country, and rock gather for a good time. RevelWood Mission opens. Tickets $12-$18. For more info and tickets, visit www.reevestheater.com SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR THE REEVES THEATER & CAFE 129 West Main Street, Elkin. Call 336-258-8240 or go online
at reevestheater.com for more Info. Every Tuesday (excluding Holidays), The Reeves hosts open mic night and every fourth Thursday they host an Old-Time Jam. Free to watch and play. • DEC 5: LIVE AT FIVE AT THE REEVES 5:00 – 8:00 pm • DEC 7: BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 8:30 am. Breakfast in the cafe and photo opportunities. • DEC 13: SONGS OF THE SEASON WITH BRETT & ALLISON PARDUE AND TONYA SMITH 7:00 pm • DEC 14: ELIZABETH COOK WITH ANDREW LEAHEY 8:00 pm • DEC 19: CHATHAM COUNTY LINE 8:00 pm • DEC 20: DARIN & BROOKE ALDRIDGE 8:00 pm • DEC 21: TIME SAWYER’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW SPECTACULAR 8:00 • DEC 31: NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE REEVES 9:00 pm – 12:30 am
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year COOK INSURANCE GROUP LLC and Erie Insurance wish you a safe and joyful New Year. Timothy Cook COOK INSURANCE GROUP LLC 119 VALLEY DR JONESVILLE, NC 28642-2620 Fax: 336-526-2664
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PILOT MOUNTAIN
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PILOT MOUNTAIN EVENTS
Pilot Mountain Tourism, 124 West Main Street, Pilot Mountain. For more area info, visit www.pilotmountainnc.org DEC 6: HOOTIN’, HOLLERIN’, AND HOWLIN’ 6:30pm, Pilot Mountain State Road, Hauser Road Parking Lot. Meet at the Hauser Road parking lot to the Bean Shoals Access. Night hike to hear night creatures. We’ll call for Owls, Coyotes and maybe a bat or two. Please do not bring any pets to this program. Bring flashlights and courage. DEC 7: PILOT MOUNTAIN CIVIC CLUB’S INAUGURAL CHILI COOK OFF 2:00 pm, Depot Street, Downtown Pilot Mountain. Join the Pilot Mountain Civic Club in some Pre-Parade FUN as we host our first annual Chili Cook Off. Local businesses will be squaring off to see who has the Town’s BEST chili!! DEC 7: CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AND CHRISTMAS PARADE Downtown Pilot Mountain. Saturday, 5:30 pm till 9:30 pm. The annual tree lighting ceremony with a special program and music from local school chorus groups. The parade will be held rain or shine! All proceeds from the Christmas Parade will go towards the “Give a Family a Christmas Fund.� DEC 14: MISTLETOE MARKET 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Downtown Pilot Mountain. Merry Christmas Shoppers! This is the perfect opportunity to find that one of a kind gift. 50+ vendors offering antique, vintage, handcrafted and unique one of a kind pieces. Food trucks will be on hand to keep the hunger at bay while you shop the day away! DEC 14: JOMEOKEE HIKE 10:00 am, Jomeokee Trailhead. Summit Parking Area DEC 15: JOMEOKEE HIKE 10:00 am, Jomeokee Trailhead. Summit Parking Area DEC 21: FIRE ECOLOGY HIKE 10:00 am, Jomeokee Trailhead, Summit Parking Area DEC 28: WINTER BIRD WALK 9:00 am, Pilot Creek Access DEC 29: JOMEOKEE HIKE 10:00 am, Jomeokee Trailhead. Summit Parking Area JAN 1: FIRST DAY HIKE 10:00 am, Jomeokee Trail, Summit Parking Lot
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NEARBY EVENTS
276-236-4137
NOV 28 – JAN 1 (GALAX): HIGH COUNTRY LIGHTS Award-winning light show featuring thousands of lights choreographed to Christmas tunes on 95.9 FM. FREE light show is at Felts Park in Galax. Starts at 6:00 pm nightly and ends at 10:00 pm Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 pm Friday & Saturday. For more info, visit www.highcountrylights.com/
108 S. Main St. Galax, VA Mon. - Sat. 9 AM – 5:30 PM
A Family Owned & Operated Full-Service Jewelry Store Established in 1977
DEC 5, 6, 12 & 13 (PINNACLE, NC): “CHRISTMAS BY LAMPLIGHT” 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm or 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm at Horne Creek Living Historical Farm. Experience the warmth of a rural turn-of-thecentury Christmas. This is not a program recommended for children under 11 years of age. For further info call 336-325-2298. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Visit https://historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/horne-creek-farm DEC 7 (PINNACLE, NC): “A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM 10:00 am – 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm at Horne Creek Living Historical Farm. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Visit https://historicsites.nc.gov/ all-sites/horne-creek-farm DEC 7 & 14: CHRISTMAS AT CAROLINA ZIPLINES 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, Carolina Ziplines – Bring your family and friends for photos with Homer the Donkey and Santa. 4 Long Zips for $20. Hayrides, crafts, refreshments and more! For more information call (336)972-7656.
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Is it a STROKE?
Be Fast.
ANY ONE OF THESE SIGNS COULD MEAN A STROKE
B alance E yes F ace A rm S peech T ime
Watch for sudden loss of balance
Check for vision loss
Look for an uneven smile
Unlike a heart attack, most strokes are painless. Even if the initial symptoms dissipate they must be taken seriously.
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Check if one arm is weak Listen for slurred speech
Call 911 right away
Unlike a heart attack, most strokes are painless. Even if the initial symptoms dissipate they must be taken seriously.
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