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July-August 2024
Volume 25 Number 1
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Sharee Parker
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“The Yadkin Valley is a wonderful place to live!”
Barbara Norman, Yadkin Valley Living Magazine, September-October 2000
When buying a magazine, I have found, there is quite an assortment of things that come with the purchase. Miscellaneous promotional items like coffee mugs, mouse pads and chip clips. Plastic and metal racks for displaying and distributing magazines. A Yadkin Valley Magazine van that my daughter has named Maggie, the Magazine Van.
My favorite things, though, are surely the three-ring binders that over the last twenty-five years Barbara Norman diligently filled with hard copies of Yadkin Valley Living Magazine and Yadkin Valley Magazine (yes, there was a name change a few years ago). Although I conveniently have digital copies of recent issues, holding those physical copies-like holding a book instead of a device-is my preference . I certainly haven’t read them all yet. But I have spent considerable time with the first issue from September-October 2000.
Twenty-five isn’t such a big number. But definitely a milestone for Yadkin Valley Magazine. I can’t take much credit, since this is the first September-October issue that I have had anything to do with. John and Barbara Norman, on the other hand, were responsible for 24 of them. One of them was a digital issue only due to John’s heart attack a couple of years ago. Many of them were 100 pages long, or even longer. But that first issue was 40 pages. I can only imagine what desktop publishing was like in 2000. I am certain those 40 pages were painstaking to create and lay out compared to the software John has introduced me to. If you would like to see that issue for yourself, during September and October you can read it at yadkinvalleymagazine.com.
With the current issue, we kick off a year of celebrating twenty-five years and taking a peek back at the legacy of Yadkin Valley Magazine. From a repeat of Pilot Mountain on the cover to advertisers who have been with us from the very start, you will find some backward glances along with new content. Even the “What IS That?” item is a repeat from the first issue!
Much has changed since that first issue. In September 2000, Yadkin County was still waiting for the Surry Community College Yadkin Center, the Yadkin Family YMCA, and for Highway 421 to be four-laned. Everyone has seen changes in their family and in their community, but the Yadkin Valley continues to be a wonderful place to live. May each of you find something of interest inside the pages of this and future issues.
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Thank You for the Opportunity to Share
The twenty-one years I’ve been a contributor for Yadkin Valley Magazine have flown by. My columns have become a record of my journey as an artist and a diary of precious memories.
I remember meeting Barbara at a Home & Garden Show in Salisbury, NC. I had a booth representing my art. At the time, I was painting commissioned watercolor house portraits. She shared her magazine with me. I told her I loved to write. She encouraged me to submit a narrative and here we are.
Every artists knows there are ebbs and flows to creating. During the ebbing times, the bi-monthly deadlines kept me on track. I may not have been as productive without them.
The opportunity to write about my art and share personal experiences related to friends and family has enriched my life. During the writing process, layers of deeper meaning are usually revealed which has helped me understand myself and others better.
I have been most touched when my paintings were selected for covers. Thank you John and Barbara for your initial encouragement years ago and for providing a venue for me to share my art and my life experiences.
Visit June’s website at: www.junerollins.com
John and Barbara Norman Community Enrichment Award
On January 23, 2024, John and Barbara Norman received the well-deserved Community Enrichment Award at the Annual Meeting of the Yadkin County Chamber of Commerce in Yadkinville, NC. Their plaque has the following inscription: In recognition of your outstanding contributions to enriching the lives of the citizens of Yadkin County and the Yadkin Valley.
John and Barbara were operating Davis Brothers Store, built in 1913, in East Bend, NC in 1999. They created a newsletter to advertise about the store. They came up with the idea to convert the newsletter into a magazine format and also wanted to let people know about interesting places and events in Yadkin County and the surrounding area.
sure to visit with John and Barbara at their new location.
Yadkin Valley Living magazine was born in September of 2000.
In March 2017 the name changed to Yadkin Valley Magazine.
For 24 years John and Barbara provided a high quality magazine that contained valuable and interesting information. Readers always looked forward to the many recipes shared from our areas best cooks. They also learned a great deal about local history, gardening, health and wellness, interesting people, music, local events, inspirational articles, etc. Thanks to the many great advertisers that promote their businesses in the magazine, the publication has always been free.
John and Barbara announced their retirement and November/December 2023 was their final issue of the magazine.
They have been operating Cherry Street Farmhouse at 413 Cherry Street in East Bend for several years. I visited the store in late June and was very impressed with the vast selection of gift items available – everything from coffee mugs, kitchen accessories, tee shirts, candles, note cards, enamelware, history books, jams, jellies, coffees, etc. In the fall of 2024 they will be moving the store back to its original location near their home off of Mill Hill Road. The name of their new store will be JTE Norman’s. Be
John and Barbara are pleased to announce that the magazine is now owned by Leah Williams and her first issue was in January/February 2024. We all wish Leah success in her endeavors to carry on the 24-year tradition of high quality publishing of our areas gem of a magazine – Yadkin Valley Magazine.
Happy retirement John and Barbara and thanks for the memories! Happy 25th Anniversary to Yadkin Valley Magazine.
John & Barbara Norman Yadkin County Chamber of Commerce Banquet
January 23, 2024
Sharee Parker contributing writer
Thank you, John and Barbara Norman, for 25 years of Yadkin Valley Magazine! Here are some comments from advertisers and contributing writers to show what an impact you and your magazine have had on them and their businesses.
John and I met in the 70's working in radio in Yadkinville. Early on I knew we would be lifelong friends and here we are in 2024 seeing one another every couple of months. These visits include a good Southern meal, storytelling and laughter which often makes tears roll down our faces. John and Barbara have done what many of us could not fathom, working with a spouse. Their work ethic, connection with clients, dedication and passion for our community and their craft made it inevitable that success would follow any venture they entered. The creation of Yadkin Valley Magazine has been a blessing to our area. Decades later we all continue to look forward to each new issue. Barbara is the best thing that ever happened to my friend. They are a strong, salt of the earth team and time with them reminds me there are “good people” in this world and I have the privilege of calling them friends.
Danny Hall, 100.9 WIFM
John and Barbara, We just wanted to express our deep gratitude for all the wonderful years of service. We truly enjoyed working with you and have missed seeing you come by bringing our cases of magazines. We're hoping that y'all are enjoying your retirement.
Thank you from the staff of Arlene's & Friends Melissa, Arlene, Regis, Kristi, Vicki, Heidi, Benjie, Summer, Kathy, Katlyn, Bronda
Yadkin Valley Magazine is a legend in the area. All our customers want a copy. It has kept our community informed of new and small businesses for 25 years. Let's keep a good thing going. Thanks to John and Barbara Norman for this unique vision.
Debbie Gough, Books & Brew
John and Barbara are a very kind couple. They always did what we needed for our business. Thank you!
Lee & Pete, Mount Olympus
"Thank you John and Barbara for all the wonderful articles, photos, and recipes that you have shared with your readers over the years. Our customers looked forward to every edition. You knew your audience and kept your articles focused on them. Thank you. Blessings to you in your retirement.
Warmest regards, Your friends at Daniel Furniture and Electric in Mocksville. Johnny, Betty, Will and Melissa”
John and Barbara will be truly missed by all the people that have met them through the Yadkin Valley Magazine. We always looked forward to seeing John and Barbara coming thru our shop doors----with new magazine issues in hand. And as always, they had just a few minutes to "chat" they would say. But as usual,the chat lasted more than just a few minutes.
Thank you for your dedication to the magazine, to local businesses, to the communities and a special thank you for your friendship. You will be missed.. Enjoy your retirement.
Otis and Jo Ann Church, A Baby Celebration A Baby Celebration
John and Barbara have brought joy to a lot of people in our community through Yadkin Valley Magazine. Everyone loved their articles on local topics and the recipes in each issue. My residents love to get a new Yadkin Valley Magazine every other month. Like many other people, my grandmother would never throw them away because of a recipe or picture that she wanted to save. After her death, we found stacks of old issues in her closet!
Crystal Watkins Yadkin Nursing Care
Our residents always look forward to receiving the new issues of Yadkin Valley magazine. The content is interesting, and the photos are a window to the surrounding area they call home. We love talking about the recipes, reading about local folks, and reminiscing about country life. Thank you Yadkin Valley Magazine for 25 years of great publications and we are hoping to be reading more for years to come!
Cheri Malek, Vienna Village
I began advertising with this “dynamic duo”years ago as Connie’s Curtains. If I missed a deadline or a payment were late, they never once complained or called me out on it!
They are genuinely kind, gentle, fun-loving folks who care deeply for Yadkin and its people. Thank you, John and Barbara, for a fine product in YVM!
Connie Key, Whispers & Wings
I never had the opportunity to meet them in person but John and Barbara were always kind, appreciative, and a pleasure to work with on the magazine.
Thank You,
Lisa Prince · Executive
Director North Carolina
Egg Association
I didn't know them super well. However, I can say that this is the only magazine we advertise in that I have customers coming in to check (on a regular basis) if we got new copies for the newest addition yet. I even have some people that aren't regular shoppers here, that know we receive the magazine, and pick it up for loved ones that are homebound, sometimes it's the small things that mean so much to our older customers. They enjoy it!
Brenna Chandler Store Manager
Forsyth Medical Supply
I would like to thank John and Barbara for their huge part in getting my shoe repair business started- in the midst of the COVID pandemic.
Patti-Patti’s Leather and Shoe Repair
Barbara and John came to our Poinsettia Open House in 2007. They took pics and used them for the cover of the Nov.- Dec. issue of the YVL. T Beroth from Stokes Tire commented that he and his tires had never been put on the cover and he had been advertising with them for years. I told him that his product wasn’t as beautiful and he laughed. His product was one that we can’t live without. I miss T. He was always good to us and a good neighbor. Good memories!
Judy Mitchell
Mitchell’s Greenhouse and Nursery
The “idea” of Barbara and John Norman for a magazine for the Yadkin Valley area, has become an integral part of the marketing campaign for many businesses. It’s not unusual for folks to stop in the advertisers/distribution locations to ask “is Yadkin Vally magazine here yet”. The magazine shares stories of local people, interesting places in the area to visit, historical information that you may not have known existed right around the corner from your home, and last but not least, the recipes. Yadkin Valley magazine is a “friend”, someone to sit and share a cup of coffee with or a glass of sweet tea. It’s the local version of Southern Living! Thank you Barbara and John for sharing your love of history and for the people of the Yadkin Valley.
Patti Ann Lynch PAL Marketing, Inc.
Thank you!
Our advertisers make Yadkin Valley Magazine possible, and we appreciate each one. We give a special thanks to the ones who have been with us since the first issue in September-October 2000.
Catching Up... with Patti Ann Lynch
Giving…that’s what animals do. Whether it’s the beautiful red cardinal or blue bird sitting on the feeder, a strong and mighty horse grazing in the pasture, or your cat or dog lounging by your side. Animals give us joy. For many years, I have had the opportunity to take my dogs and visit at schools, rehab facilities, assisted living facilities and sometimes just a one on one visit for somebody that needed to see a smiling face and a tail wagging friend! Some of my dogs have been certified as therapy dogs through TDI (Therapy Dog International). The dogs and their owners attend classes and train to be able to adapt to different situations that may include the noise of an elevator, distractions of medical equipment such as walkers and wheelchairs, and even the atmosphere
of being with a large group of people who the animals are unfamiliar. Upon completion of the classes and testing, the dogs are given their certification as Therapy Dogs, and many times this “opens the door” for special visits.
My husband and I believe strongly in animal rescue, and all of our pets have been adopted from local rescue groups or animal shelters. We all deserve a second chance and it’s amazing how these animals know they have been given that opportunity for a warm home, meals, and lots of love and attention. I encourage you to adopt a pet, and if interested in “giving of yourself and your time”, consider a pet that shows the potential to be a therapy pet, animals enjoy “giving love”. Your rewards for adopting an animal and sharing that animal with others are immeasurable. It’s all about giving.
ABOVE: Patti Ann Lynch, owner of PAL Marketing, and her dog Yogi were featured in the very first issue of Yadkin Valley Magazine. You can read the entire article at yadkinvalleymagazine.com.
LEFT: Patti Ann Lynch with her current sidekick, Annie Belle, who is named after Patti Ann’s great aunt.
On the Cover
For the very first cover of what was then called Yadkin Valley Living Magazine, John and Barbara Norman chose a photo of Pilot Mountain. John took the picture, and Pilot Mountain has graced other covers through the years. Certainly the most recognized and most visible landmark in this part of North Carolina, I thought it was fitting to showcase it once again on the cover of the 25th Anniversary Issue.
While I enjoy photography and sometimes take a decent photo, this one needed to be fabulous. Enter Dylan Hazelwood. I had been acquainted with him for a couple of years, but only found out that he was a landscape photographer about the same time I made the decision to buy Yadkin Valley Magazine. I asked him if he would consider allowing me to use his photos from time to time, and he quickly agreed. When I contacted him about a Pilot Mountain picture for the cover, he assured me that he would love an excuse to go take some!
A lifelong resident of the Yadkin Valley, Dylan told me that he became interested in photography while helping with his high school yearbook. He is mostly self-taught, and sells his prints at area events and on his website. While many of his prints are of local spots, he also enjoys traveling to take photos, especially to the western United States. Check out his website to see more of his beautiful prints!
Pumpkin Bars
Flavors of Fall
The following recipes are reprinted from the September-October 2000 issue of Yadkin Valley Living Magazine
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup Crisco oil
3 eggs
1 (15-ounce) can of pumpkin
1 package yellow cake mix
3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 can cream cheese frosting
Heat oven to 350 degress. Grease and flour pan. In large bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs, and pumpkin and beat for 1 minute at high speed. Add cake mix and spice. Blend until moistened and beat for 2 minutes. Pour into pan. bake for 25 to 35 minutes. Store in refrigerator.
Denna Brown Haynes, Hamptonville Pumpkin
Roll
2/3 cup cooked pumpkin, mashed
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3.4 cup plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup nuts, chopped
FILLING: 1 cup powdered sugar-2 small packs soft cream cheese-1/4 cup soft butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla
Sift flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg; set aside. Beat eggs until pale yellow; gradually beat in sugar. Stir in pumpkin. Add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture. Pour batter into greased and floured jelly roll pan, spreading evenly. Sprin kle with nuts. Bake at 325 degrees about 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle powdered sugar on a towel; invert cake onto towel and roll up. cool completely. Combine filling ing redients. Unroll cake and spread with filling to within 1/2 inch of edges. Re-roll and store in refrigerator.
Carolyn Woodruff, Boonville
Pumpkin recipes from Yadkin County’s River RationsRecipes & Recollections of Rural Living.
Horne Creek Farm’s Fried Apple Pies
Dough
3 cups plain flour
1 cup lard or shortening
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons ice water
2 tablespoons vinegar
Mix thoroughly. Roll into ball the size of a ping-pong ball. Store in refrigerator.
Filling
Place dried apples in a large saucepan. Cover with water, simmer till tender. You may add sugar and/or cinnamon to taste.
To make the pies, roll a ball of dough out on a pastry sheet until it is thing and about 5 to 6 inches across. Place approximately 1 to 2 teaspoons of apple mixture in center of dough. Fold one side over, front to back. Fry in a small amount of oil on medium heat until lightly brown.
Chelsea Johnson
WRITER & PHOTOS
Chelsea Johnson
FCS Agent, Yadkin County Cooperative Extension Chelsea_Johnson@ncsu.edu
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Preparing for a Successful School Year: Tips for Parents
As summer comes to an end, it's time to start thinking about the new school year. For parents, this can be a hectic and stressful time as they try to get their children prepared for the transition back to school. To help make this process a little smoother, here are some back-to-school tips for parents.
Establish a Routine: During the summer, many children's routines can become quite lax. Start transitioning your child back to a school-friendly routine by gradually adjusting their bedtime and wake-up time to align with the school schedule. Setting a consistent routine will help them transition into the school mindset and prepare for the new school year.
Prepare in Advance: Take advantage of any back-to-school sales and start shopping for school supplies and clothing early. This will help you avoid the last-minute rush and ensure that your child has everything they need for the first day of school.
Get Organized: Create a designated study area at home where your child can do their homework and study. Help your child organize their backpack and school materials to keep everything in order. Having a well-organized space will help your child stay focused and on top of their schoolwork.
Communicate with Teachers: Reach out to your child's teachers to introduce yourself and open up lines of communication. It's important to establish a positive relationship with your child's teachers from the start, and it's good to know who to contact if you have any questions or concerns throughout the school year.
Encourage Healthy Habits: Emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle to support your child's overall well-being. This includes packing nutritious lunches, encouraging physical activity, and ensuring they get enough sleep each night.
Be Involved: Get involved in your child's school life by volunteering for school events or joining the parent-teacher association. Being involved in the school community will not only allow you to stay informed about your child's education but also show your child that you are invested in their academic journey.
Talk to Your Child: It's important to have open and honest conversations with your child about the upcoming school year. Address any concerns or anxieties they may have and let them know that you are there to support them every step of the way.
By following these back-to-school tips, parents can help set their children up for success as they begin a new academic year. Transitioning back to school can be a smooth and positive experience with the right preparation and support from parents.
Chelsea Johnson
Yogurt and Berry Parfait
One healthy and delicious after-school snack idea is a yogurt and berry parfait. This simple recipe is not only tasty but also packed with nutrients.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup of granola
- 1 cup of mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries)
- Honey (optional, for added sweetness)
Instructions:
1. In a glass or bowl, start by layering 1-2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt at the bottom.
2. Add a layer of mixed berries on top of the yogurt.
3. Sprinkle a layer of granola over the berries.
4. Repeat the layers until the glass or bowl is filled, ending with a topping of berries and granola.
5. Drizzle a small amount of honey on top for added sweetness, if desired.
This yogurt and berry parfait provides a good balance of protein, fiber, and vitamins, making it a great after-school snack to keep kids energized and satisfied until dinnertime. Plus, it's easy to prepare and can be customized with different types of fruit and toppings based on personal preferences.
It’s fall and the leaves are changing –
Books and Brew will be making some changes too. Come by the coffee shop to check out what we are doing! Country Ham & Sausage Biscuits every morning
Bag Salads for lunch or snack. Cottage cheese cups; Yogurt cups; cheese and nut snacks; Lunchables; Guacamole Dip with Bagel Chips.
Quick - if you are in a hurry. We are trying to make life easy for you!
And of course, our regular brewed coffee and numerous coffee drinks plus LOTUS energy drink complete with popping pearls.
Pumpkin Spice Latte to celebrate fall.
Lisa Prince
WRITER & PHOTOS
Lisa Prince, Director, NC Egg Association
Fueling Your Day with Eggs!
Affordable and easy to prepare, eggs are a key ingredient for a successful day. Eggs help you feel fuller longer because they have 6 grams of highquality protein. Eggs also help the body absorb nutrients like vitamin E and carotenoids that are found in plant foods, making them the perfect partner for vegetables. They are also one of the best sources of choline, supporting lifelong brain health at every age and every stage, including memory, mood, and more. For a fresh start every day, fuel up by cracking an egg.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9”x9” baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Add bell pepper, onion, and zucchini. Sauté until tender, then add garlic and spinach. Cook until wilted. Beat the egg in a bowl and add the vegetables, cheese, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Bake 25-30 minutes, until fully set. Allow to cool.
Cut into 7 strips, then down the middle to create 14 pieces.
Serve and refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
To freeze, place cooled frittata fingers in a freezer bag and lay flat until frozen. When ready to eat, microwave 60-90 seconds, or until warmed.
Preheat oven to 350° Prepare a standard muffin tin with paper liners. In a bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, mash banana and avocado together. Add applesauce, egg, and milk. Stir to combine, then stir into flour mixture. Fold in blueberries and divide batter into prepared muffin tin. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Allow to cool completely. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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1 lb ground beef
1 can chicken broth (Swanson chicken broth is gluten free)
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes
1 can white corn undrained
1 can Mexicorn undrained
1 small jar Picante Sauce
1 tsp sugar
Pepper to taste
Dash of minced onion
Pinch of seasoned salt
Grated cheese
Tortilla chips (corn chips such as Scoops or Fritos are gluten free)
Cook hamburger in large soup pot. You may also substitute ground chicken. Drain. Add all other ingredients. Simmer for 30 minutes on low. Serve with cheese and tortilla chips. I usually make a double batch of soup, freeze the extra and put in freezer Ziploc bags. Soup can be thawed overnight in the refrigerator. Avoid thawing in the microwave if you use Ziploc bags due to chemicals being released into the soup from the bag. It makes for a quick, easy and delicious meal.
Potato Soup
8 slices bacon, cut up (Smithfield original bacon or Great Value Hickory Smoked bacon is gluten free)
1 cup onion chopped
5 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup water
1 cream of chicken soup (Great Value gluten free or Campbell gluten free cream of chicken soup)
1 ¾ cup milk
1 cup sour cream
½ tsp salt
Fry bacon; remove; sauté onion in bacon drippings; remove and drain; cook potatoes in water until tender; add all ingredients; heat through but do not boil.
Fall arrives on September 23rd. I love fall and the cooler weather. The dog days of summer are behind us and we can look forward to a beautiful season ahead. My favorite trips in fall are to the mountains to see the spectacular leaves and to the beach to enjoy the cooler temperatures. Fall reminds me of cool, crisp mornings, fires in the fireplace, fields of pumpkins, layers of clothing, new crops of apples, shorter cozy nights and soup simmering on the stove.
October brings lots of local festivals. One of my favorites is The Autumn Leaves Festival in downtown Mt. Airy. There is so much delicious
food with great craft vendors and popular local musicians. Most of the stores in town are open to the public for shopping. It is held the second weekend in October, this year from Friday Oct 11th - Sunday October 13th. Another of my favorites is the Brushy Mountain Apple Festival in Wilkesboro that is held the first Saturday in October, this year on Saturday October 5. There are many varieties of local apples available with an abundance of arts and crafts, food vendors, and toe tapping music. Prefestival activities begin on Friday night October 4th with the main festival on October 5. When driving to the
festivals, enjoy the beautiful leaves and shop the local businesses. When we shop locally, we recycle money back into our communities where it continues to be reinvested. That is what keeps our communities strong.
Recipes this month are taco soup, potato soup and sweet buttermilk cornbread. If you are cooking gluten free, I have included gluten free brands I use in parentheses. Put a pot of soup on the stove with some homemade buttermilk cornbread in the oven and enjoy a comforting meal.
Happy Fall! Blessings
Sweet Buttermilk
Cornbread
1 ½ cups buttermilk *
2 large eggs
½ cup granulated sugar
1 Tbsp honey
1 cup all purpose flour (I use King Arthur Measure for Measure gluten free flour)
1 ½ cups cornmeal (I use Bob’s Red Mill gluten free cornmeal)
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
½ unsalted butter, melted
Preheat oven to 425 degrees and grease an 8” x 8” pan or cast iron skillet. If using spray, the original Pam is the gluten free spray I use. Be careful to make sure it does not contain flour or it will not be gluten free. In a large bowl beat together the eggs, sugar and honey. Add the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and mix together until combined. Pour in the melted butter and buttermilk * and mix until fully combined. If making gluten free, let batter sit for 20 minutes, stir, and then proceed. If using an iron skillet, I like to heat the greased skillet in the oven while it is preheating to create crustier edges. Pour batter into greased pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until tester comes out clean. Leftovers can be stored in an air-tight container, or can be frozen.
*If you do not have buttermilk, put 1 tablespoon of white vinegar in a measuring cup and add regular milk to make 1 ½ cups. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Carmen Long
WRITER & PHOTOS
Carmen Long
Family and Consumer Agent
N.C. Cooperative Extension Surry & Alleghany county centers.
Double Duty - Cook Once, Eat Twice
Work, family activities, church, hobbies, school events, it seems like there is always someplace to be and something to do. Where do homecooked meals fit into this picture? How can we make our food delicious, nourishing, economical, quick, and easy? Double duty meals to the rescue!
Cook Once-Eat
Twice was the first article I wrote for Yadkin Valley Magazine in the spring of 2013. At that time, our daughter was in college and our son was in high school. Both were playing basketball, so we were spending many hours in a gym and in the car traveling to games. I thought things would slow down once college sports ended, but somehow, that hasn’t happened. 11 years later, my schedule is full of different opportunities and obligations and these ideas and suggestions still make life easier.
As empty nesters, my husband and I don’t need as many servings at mealtime, but preparing food to fuel our body can still be a challenge. The phase you are what you eat sums it up. Many of us have been told by our health care providers to increase the fiber in our diet, eat more fruits and vegetables, watch our sodium intake, or limit our carbohydrates and unhealthy fats just to name a few. Cooking food at home gives us control of what goes into the food that ends up on our table.
What can we do to make our meals come together a little bit quicker when preparing? Cooking once and eating twice…or more, is a wonderful timesaver. These preplanned food ingredients are not leftovers. We are planning, prepping, and preparing ahead to work smarter so we don’t have to work harder. Try some of these tips to make simple, less stressful meals in your kitchen.
Think about all of the different recipes which call for browned ground beef. Chili and soups, casseroles, pizza,
tacos, taco salad and pasta dishes, and the list goes on. Having already cooked ground beef is a wonderful way to save time when making meals. Not only do you reduce the cooking time, but also the amount of time it takes to clean up, only one dirty pan to wash.
Purchase meat when it is on sale in larger quantities and avoid having to pay full price for the item during the weeks when it is not on sale. Cook the meat, drain the grease, and then package the portion you would use for the recipes you prepare in freezer bags or containers. Freeze for up to three months for best quality. Take the container out of the freezer the day before you plan to use it and place in the refrigerator to thaw. The meat could also be defrosted in the microwave or thawed as part of the cooking process in a dish like chili. Cook onions, peppers or any other ingredients you choose with the meat to take another step off of your recipe at the time of preparation.
Use this same technique with all types of meats. Buy chicken breast when they are on sale and either bake, grill, or boil them to have chicken on hand for chicken salad, chicken casseroles, quiche, quesadillas, or soups.
Roast and tenderloin also work great for cooking once and eating twice. I love to put a roast which is larger than we would eat in one meal and some vegetables in my slow cooker before I leave for work. It is wonderful to walk into a home and smell a delicious meal. Make a quick salad and you are ready to eat. Add some barbeque sauce to some of the remaining meat and have BBQ sandwiches another night with steamed vegetables and a fruit salad. The rest of the roast can be frozen and used when you would like homemade vegetable soup. If there is liquid from when the meat was cooked, pour it in container and refrigerate. When cool, there will probably be a layer of solid fat on the top. Skim off the solid fat and freeze the remaining broth. Use the homemade broth to give your soup even more delicious flavor with less sodium than you will find in broth purchased from the grocery store.
Cook once eat twice works great to save time with any item which has a long cooking time. Try it with brown rice which freezes really well, cooked dried beans and even steel cut oats. Package the food into appropriate portions for the size of your family and you have a convenience food waiting in your freezer.
Remember that food will last indefinitely in the freezer if it is frozen correctly, but the quality decreases the longer it is stored. Mark your packages with the date you put them in the freezer and practice the first in, first out method to make sure you rotate your stock and use the older items first.
Try this slow cooker recipe for beef roast that can be served in a variety of different ways:
Favorite Pot Roast
Ingredients
3-4 pound beef roast with fat trimmed
½ teaspoon seasoning salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon instant minced onion
1 cup beef broth or 1 beef bouillon cube dissolved in 1 cup of hot water
Directions
Combine seasoning salt, black pepper and paprika in a small bowl.
Rub all sides of meat with the spice mixture.
Place seasoned beef, onion and beef broth or bouillon in a slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
Remove from slow cooker. Let rest for 15-30 minutes and slice.
Notes
If instant minced onion is unavailable, substitute 3 Tablespoons of fresh chopped onion.
Vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, onions, and celery can be cooked at the same time as the meat. Put vegetables in slow cooker first under the meat. Use leftover meat in sandwiches, burritos, or soup.
Source: Cook Smart, Eat Smart
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ShaRee H. Parker
WRITER & PHOTO
ShaRee H. Parker
One thing I enjoy about North Carolina is the changes in the seasons. I’ve enjoyed the fresh fruits and vegetables this summer, but as fall approaches it will be soup weather. Pasta e Fagioli is one of my new favorites.
Pasta e Fagioli Soup
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
4 medium carrots, sliced
4 stalks celery, chopped
14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes with basic, garlic, & oregano
28 oz. can diced tomatoes
10.75 oz. can tomato soup
3 cups chicken broth
15 oz. can great northern beans, drained
15 oz. can pinto beans, drained
2 tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp Dash seasoning
1 Tbsp dried basil
1 cup Ditalini pasta
Brown ground beef and onions in a large stock pot, breaking apart ground beef as it cooks. Drain off fat.
Add all the remaining ingredients to the stock pot except the pasta. Simmer on low-medium heat until the vegetables are tender, approximately one hour, stirring often. Increase heat to medium and add pasta. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, stirring often.
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Elisa Phillips
WRITER & PHOTOS
Elisa Phillips
Family and Consumer Sciences Agent
NC Cooperative Extension Wilkes County
Local Food Spotlight: New Castle Farm
Nestled down a sunny gravel driveway in Clingman, North Carolina lies New Castle Farm, a 70-acre “you-pick” strawberry and pumpkin farm that also offers seasonal farm share boxes, a produce honor stand, and occasional farm-to-table events. New Castle Farm, which started operations in 2019, is owned and operated by DeAnna and Dillon Prevette.
In an effort to stay home with her two young children, DeAnna was considering a new line of work outside her former role as a teacher. While visiting a strawberry farm in April of 2019, she thought to herself, “Oh, I could do this.” That fall, she and Dillon were standing in a strawberry field again, but this time they were planting strawberry plants in a field of their own.
The following spring, DeAnna and Dillon harvested their first strawberries.
If you’re keen on timelines, the spring of 2020 may be memorable for you as well. New Castle Farm’s first strawberry harvest and market season took place during the nascent stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Our row covers that we used [are] made out of the same materials as N-95 masks,” DeAnna shared. “And of course everyone was making those, so our first [row covers] were very expensive.”
When asked about her proudest moments as a farmer, DeAnna said, “I think really our first season, the fact that anything grew. I was so amazed – we actually grew strawberries.” After overcoming challenges such as
deer eating their strawberry plants “down to the nub,” the couple picked their first small basket of strawberries. But they still questioned whether anyone would want to buy them. DeAnna said, “We thought, ‘what if nobody wants these?’”
“We stuck them out there on our little honor stand, and the next day they were gone,” she said. For DeAnna, that was an impactful moment: “I thought, ‘wow, we can really do this.’”
It also makes DeAnna and Dillon proud to watch their children grow up on a farm, where they can learn about the origin of their food and develop a strong work ethic. She noted how excited her preschool-age son was to plant pumpkin seeds over the summer, approaching the task with newfound excitement each day even though “we just did that yesterday,” she laughed.
More broadly, DeAnna appreciates the opportunity to teach the general public about where their food comes from, commenting that adults are often excited to learn too. “I’ve had adults come here and say, ‘I didn’t know that strawberries came from the flowers,’” she said. “Those are moments I’m really proud I’m teaching someone something.”
Educating the public about agriculture is important since there are many misconceptions surrounding farming. DeAnna shared, “We have some friends from the city, and we’ll talk to them about things… and they’ll say, ‘I had no idea. I just assumed farming should be x, y or z’ because they hear all these fun buzzwords that you’ll hear online… If you’re growing a little garden bed of strawberries, you’re going to treat that differently than acres and acres and acres.”
To combat these misconceptions, DeAnna noted how important it is for people to have opportunities for onfarm experiences. “I just think the more we can get people out on farms, the more the farming community has a chance of survival.”
She is also teaching the community that women can farm too. “I have highschool groups that come out here and… they think it’s weird that I’m a woman,” she says with a smile. “I’m like, ‘hello, I’m the farmer.’ They think a man’s going to show up usually for the talk.”
Her advice to these young people, whatever their aspirations may be, is to “find someone who is doing it better than you and older than you, and just ask them all the questions. The worst they do is say no, and you start back at square one. The best they do is sit down and teach you.”
DeAnna remembers the first strawberry farmer who took the time to explain things to her. “Finally, I found this one guy, and he talked to me for like, two hours that day. He really guided us, and it was so helpful. If he wouldn’t have done that, I don’t know that we would have had strawberry tips our first year.”
In addition to the farming mentors in her life, DeAnna shared that their local North Carolina Cooperative Extension center has been “amazingly helpful” in navigating the challenges a new farm faces. She noted that since New Castle Farm was one of the first farms to grow strawberries in Wilkes County, the extension agents supporting the farm had to learn alongside her.
“They’ve invested their time to learn, so they can come back and help me even more each year,” she said. “We’re always learning.”
DeAnna mentioned that she has also found local support through the Wilkes County Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers group and the Wilkes County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee.
When reflecting on the challenges particular to their geographic location, DeAnna shared, “It gets cold. We have a lot of microclimates. We watch the weather channel and it says it’s going to pour the rain and we don’t get rain here.”
New Castle Farm is also unique in that it is one of the few farms in the northwest region of the state that grows strawberries, so the farm is heavily reliant on row covers to prevent frost damage in the colder months. “We want [our strawberry plants] to grow as fast as possible and to get as big as possible before frost hits,” DeAnna said. “Sometimes that’s in November, sometimes in October,” she shrugged. “You never know.”
When asked about a typical day on the farm, DeAnna smiled and laughed: “The word ‘typical’ doesn’t exist around here.” However, the farm does experience seasonal rhythms.
During strawberry season, an average day in-
cludes an early morning readying the children and dropping them off at school before DeAnna returns to the farm and Dillon leaves for his off-farm job as a Physical Therapist. Once back on the farm, DeAnna’s tasks might include checking on employees and coordinating schedules, taking photos and updating the farm’s social media, preparing invoices for farm share boxes, picking strawberries, or planting in the vegetable garden, to name a few. Afternoon tasks typically include preparing the farm store and selling produce until 5:30 or so in the evening. After dinner with family, DeAnna and Dillon are back out on the farm for evening chores.
“We work until sun down, whatever that looks like,” DeAnna said.
DeAnna acknowledged that there is a growing niche of people who are interested in knowing more about where their food comes from. She is hopeful that New Castle Farm will continue to provide fresh produce to the community, as well as an opportunity for people to learn about their food’s origin and the farming process.
“The future of small farming in Wilkes County is based on community. If we continue to get community support … and people wanting to shop straight from the farm, I can see it still going and growing.”
To learn more about New Castle Farm, you can visit their Facebook page (www.facebook.com/NewCastleFarmNC), Instagram (@New.Castle.Farm), or website (www.newcastlenc.com). Be sure to check out their youpick pumpkins and gourds, farm store, and farm-to-table dinner this fall.
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Christi Pate
The Sweet Shack Bakery
111 West Main Street Boonville, NC 336-467-0963
Turtle Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients:
1⁄4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. Caramel Ice cream topping, divided 1 graham cracker pie crust
1⁄2 cup plus 2 tbsp. chopped pecans, divided 2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
Pour 1/4 cup caramel topping into crust: sprinkle with 1/2 cup nuts. Beat dry pudding mixes, milk, pumpkin and spices with whisk until well blended. Stir in 1-1/2 cups cool whip, spoon into crust.
Refrigerate for 1 hour. Top with remaining Cool Whip, caramel topping and nuts just before serving.
Although leaving summer is depressing for some, each year I’m always eager to see this seasonal shift. Seeing firm apples on bowed tree limbs or heaped in paper bags at the vegetable stands nudges me to turn the page and embrace an entirely different kind of cinnamon-scented warmth.
But when it comes to apples, things are different. Cooking apples in the fall makes me happy, because almost everyone that loves to cook and bake seems to be on the same page as me.
If you love to bake, THIS CARAMEL PIE IS A MUST ….
“I don’t know if it’s the crisp breeze or the changing leaves, but I just feel so alive in the fall.”
I’m a 50-year-old mother of five boys (three of my own and two stepchildren) and I’m simply mad about autumn; it’s my favorite time of the year to bake.
Fall has the perfect weather for taking walks in cozy sweaters, warm campfires, and hayrides. I am obsessed with warm spices, so baking in the fall brings me so much joy.
But beyond just baking, I find it particularly rewarding to share what I whip up with friends and family, as a display of affection.
This sentiment goes back to my earliest childhood memories of being in the kitchen with my mom. I would watch her whip up batches of fruit cake, fried apple pies and popcorn balls.
I can still recall the smells and the happiness that it brought to folks in our community. That’s what stuck with me, that baking isn’t just the mechanical part, or a skill set but the love in a product that you can share with others.
To me, warm spices represent the scents and flavors of fall. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and closes are three of the most beloved spices of the season. They make you feel cozy inside. It’s like a warm hug.
I recommend doubling and, sometimes, even tripling the cinnamon in typical fall baking recipes. Don’t be afraid to add warm spices to all your desserts.
Just a reminder, don’t skip the cloves. Although this spice is not as widely used as cinnamon, it is an essential part of fall flavoring. Anytime I use cinnamon, I add an eighth of the amount of cloves. A little goes a long way, and you will notice the difference.
Fall is all about the fruit! Apples, cranberries…and did you know that pumpkin is actually a fruit??
One of my favorite fall recipes, that carries over into the holidays is, “Turtle Pumpkin Pie.” I am asked to bring it to every family get together with my in-laws. It’s simple and fast and will become one of your favorites.
Christi Pate
Caramel Apple Pie
Ingredients:
1 double pie crust
6-7 large apples peeled and sliced (about 8-10 cups)
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup caramel sauce divided
1 egg beaten
1 Tablespoon water
Coarse sugar for topping
Preparations:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Roll out the bottom crust on a lightly floured surface. Transfer it to a 9-inch pie plate and set in the fridge to stay cold while working on the filling.
To make the filling, peel and slice the apples into ¼-inch slices. Toss them in a large bowl with the flour, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg until evenly coated.
Transfer the apple pie filling to the bottom crust, mounding the apples slightly in the center. They will bake down as they cook. Drizzle ½ cup of the caramel sauce over the top of the apples.
Roll out the top crust to cover the pie. You can use a solid crust with slits cut into it to vent or cut the top crust into strips and weave into a lattice crust.
Beat the egg with a tablespoon of water, then brush the egg wash over the top crust. Sprinkle with coarse sugar, if desired.
Bake for 20 minutes, then decrease the oven temperature to 375 degrees F and continue to bake for another 40-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling inside. If the top crust starts getting too dark around the edges, cover them with aluminum foil or a silicon pie protector if you have one. Let the pie cool for at least 4 hours before serving so that the filling has time to set up.
To serve, drizzle the whole pie or each slice of pie with additional caramel sauce.
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Daniel Furniture Est. 1936
Daniel Furniture in Mocksville is celebrating 88 years in business, a milestone that very few businesses reach. Established in 1936 by Armand T. Daniel, the business has continued to be known by the name he gave it. The first and oldest furniture and appliance store in Davie County, much of Daniel Furniture’s early business was refrigerator sales. The first ones sold were powered by kerosene until electricity became more widely available. A newspaper story written in a 1976 edition of the Davie County Enterprise Record about the business shared this memory from Johnson Marklin:
“A lot of times we had to sell a refrigerator and the man’s payments would be what he paid for ice per month. Many times the payments would be as low as $2.00 to $4.00 per month.”
Mr. Marklin was an original employee of Mr. Daniel. He returned to Mocksville after his World War 2 service and bought an interest in the business in 1946. He and his wife, Loyce, were complete owners of the business by 1953. Still family owned, the couple’s son, Johnny and his children, Melissa Rollins and Will Marklin have kept the furniture and appliance business strong. They rebuilt after a 1985 fire devasted the business, and have since expanded Daniel Furniture sells both new and used appliances. They have a great selection of furnture, including pieces made in North Carolina!
Daniel Furniture is located at 848 South Main Street in Mocksville. Be sure to check them out!
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Home & Garden Maintaining Your Lawn
Kellee Payne
WRITER/PHOTOS
Kellee Payne
Commercial and Consumer
Horticulture Agent
N.C. Cooperative Extension
Yadkin County Center
kellee_payne@ncsu.edu
Facebook @YadkinCountyHorticulture
Do you want to know how to maintain a healthy lawn? This article will discuss ways to maintain an established lawn through irrigation, mowing, and fertilization. A lawn is considered established after it has been mowed three times.
Irrigation
Let’s talk first about how to properly irrigate a lawn. Some questions may arise when you are thinking about irrigating your lawn such as, When should I water my lawn? or How much water should I apply? You should irrigate your lawn when a reasonable portion of your lawn is showing signs of moisture stress. Also, you may see indications of the turf turning a dark blueish-gray color, having footprints remain after walking, and leaves that may be wilted, folded, or curled. Established lawns should be watered to a soil depth of 6 to 8 inches to encourage deep rooting, so 1 inch of water per week sho. This amount of water should be applied over a three or four day period by applying 0.5 inches of water each duration. What time of day should you water? Early morning is the best time, if possible, as this time of day helps reduce the risk of disease, water loss through evaporation, and improper water distribution.
Mowing
An important part of maintaining your lawn by mowing is to keep your equipment maintained. To give your lawn the cleanest cut is to keep your mower blades sharp and balanced. If your mower blades are dull, this will cause them to tear the blades of grass which can quickly wither,
bleach, and create an easy entry point for disease, further reducing the quality of your lawn. Maintained mower blades can also help in the reduction of mower vibration, extend mower life, and reduce fuel consumption. How often should you mow your lawn? This is determined by the desired grass height and the amount of growth. The amount of growth depends on temperature, fertility, moisture conditions, season, and natural growth rate. Turfgrass should be cut often enough so that less than one-third of the leaf surface is removed with each mowing. See Table 1b for “Characteristics of principal lawn grasses grown in the North Carolina Piedmont” which includes information on mowing frequency. During rainy and wet seasons, your turfgrass may get past the desired height, so you may need to raise the mower and cut off one-fourth to a half of the present growth. Then a day or two later you want to make sure to lower your mower down to the proper height and mow again. What do I do with grass clippings? You can leave grass clippings on your lawn to decompose whenever possible. The clippings will quickly decompose and release valuable nutrients. Leaving clippings is not harmful to the lawn and will not create a buildup of thatch. Thatch is “made up of roots, stems, and the lower portions of leaves that are below the mower blade.” Thatch buildup can be reduced by frequent mowing, mowing when dry, and properly fertilizing. Homeowners will want to rack, bag, and remove clippings when mowing is delayed such as during prolonged periods of rainfall. Clippings that are collected can be used as mulch around trees and shrubs or added to compost. Do not apply if your lawn was treated with an herbicide that may harm what you apply it to.
Fertilizing
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The first task before you purchase fertilizer is to obtain a soil sample test. Every two or three years, a soil sample should be taken to “determine the amounts of lime, phosphorus, and potassium needed by your established lawn.” If you are having a problem area in your lawn, you should sample to check for any nutrient deficiencies. Do not take a soil sample immediately after applying fertilizer, lime or compost. Soil sampling is completed by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services-Agronomic Division. From April-November, soil testing is free of charge. During the peak season, December-March, there is a $4.00 fee/sample. You can obtain soil sample forms and boxes from your local County Cooperative Extension office. See Table 3b for “Suggested maintenance fertilization of established lawns in the piedmont” to see a month by month application rate. Soil pH for turfgrass should be between 6.5 and 7.0 for optimum nutrient availability. Lime application is often needed as most soils in North Carolina are acidic and it will sweeten the soil. When should you apply lime? Apply lime based off of your soil report anytime of the year but it is best during the winter as the lawn is receiving less traffic. During the winter, gentle rains minimize runoff, plus alternate freezing and thawing helps incorporate lime into the soil. What type of equipment can I
use to apply lime and fertilizer? They should be applied uniformly with a centrifugal (rotary) or drop-type spreader. You should apply half the fertilizer in one direction and with the other half move at right angles to the first pass you made to ensure uniform coverage.
Learn more about maintaining your lawn by visiting the following NC State Extension Publications:
Carolina Lawns: A Guide to Maintaining Quality Turf in the Landscape: https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/carolina-lawns
Water Requirements of North Carolina Turfgrass: https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/water-requirements-of-northcarolina-turfgrasses
Our office is an equal opportunity provider, so if you have any questions related to the maintenance of your lawn or other horticulture questions, please contact Kellee Payne at kellee_payne@ncsu.edu or 336-849-7908.
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Derek Morris
WRITER/PHOTOS
Derek Morris
Horticulture Technician
N.C. Cooperative Extension Forsyth County Center
PASSION FOR AMERICAN PERSIMMON
Our native persimmon is a fruit that many are downright passionate about, and I think with good reason. Persimmons are soft and very sweet when ripe and have a spicy rich flavor that to me is the very essence of fall. Persimmon pudding is a staple for many at Thanksgiving and Christmas and is enjoyed by many throughout the fall and winter.
The persimmon which botanically is known as Diospyros virginiana can be found growing wild throughout NC and is in fact native throughout much of the eastern US. The tree has small white blossoms in spring and appear once the leaves have unfurled. A tree in full bloom will be covered with bees which seem especially fond of these blooms. Once the flowers have been pollinated, the small fruits will soon start to form. Persimmon fruit typically grows to about an inch across although some are known to get larger and up to two inches in diameter. Although occasionally one can find a few fruits that are seedless, most will contain anywhere from two
to six seeds each. The hard light brown seeds are bean sized but flatter and should be discarded before consuming.
An old wives tale: frost is required before persimmons are ripe. This is simply not true. Frost has nothing to do with persimmon ripening. It is true many trees or clones may not ripen until after there has been a frost but this many times depends on the location. Pe simmons in our area of the piedmont ripen from the end of August through December. Most will ripen in September and October and some trees will be rid of their succulent sweet fruit long before any frost has occurred. It bears repeatingfrost has nothing to do with persimmon ripening.
These days there are many selected and named cultivars of American persimmon and these trees are propagated by grafting and are known for having large and high quality fruit. Many are selected for having fewer seed than the average tree found in the wild. A few of the
best cultivars are 'Early golden', selected from the wild in the 1880's. This one still wins taste tests. 'Yates', 'Dollywood', and 'Elmo' are a few other great cultivars among many others. Most persimmons are a beautiful shade of rosy orange when ripe but some trees can produce fruit more bluish or purplish in color. If you are thinking about planting your own tree, keep in mind it is one of the best fruiting trees you can grow since it requires no spraying. However, keep in mind falling fruit, if not harvested, can make a real mess so you would want to keep it away from driveways and sidewalks. The tree can grow 60 to 70 foot tall over much time but more typically stay around 25 to 30 foot tall at maturity. With heavy pruning they can even be kept shorter. They are not fussy about soil but should be planted in as much sun as possible if you are interested in fruit production.
Knowing when fruit is ripe is quite important since an unripe persimmon is full of tannins. Eating an unripe persimmon will leave your mouth feeling as though you have been chewing on a wad of cotton. Captain John Smith of Jamestown fame wrote that eating a ripe persimmon is as pleasurable a gustatory experience as eating an unripe fruit is horrible. He went on to say that a persimmon is as delicious as an apricot. Many youths from the country are especially fond of trying to get an unsuspecting person to eat an unripe persimmon. A prank I would not recommend.
It is quite easy to know when the fruit is ripe as it will naturally drop from the tree and the fruits will be fully colored and soft. A good ripe persimmon will feel as though it is full of jelly. This is one fruit you do not want to cut or pull from the tree. Let them drop naturally then simply pick up the soft orbs from the ground making sure they are soft. Once picked, persimmons need to be used soon. They can also bedried or frozen for future use as the fruits will not keep very long. They can keep up to 3 or 4 days if kept in the fridge. Persimmon, which is in the ebony family has very hard wood. Its wood was once utilized for golf clubs and other small articles. The seeds were dried, roasted and ground to use as a coffee substitute in earlier times in the south and the young leaves, fresh or dried, can be brewed into a delicious and healthful tea. The fruits were highly prized by many native cultures throughout the persimmons native range and many dried the fruits into cakes with cornmeal.
The tree itself has pretty bright green to blueish green foliage, turning yellow or orange in the fall before dropping. Some clones may turn bright red in the fall. The bark on more mature trees develop blocks that remind some of alligator hide and is very distinctive. It is best to do any pruning during the dormant season although persimmons do not require much pruning at all. Persimmons can easily be grown from seed but if one is after fruit quality it is best to purchase a grafted tree of known quality. I can think of no better tree to plant for wildlife. Not
only do the bees and other pollinators of spring find the blossoms irresistible but the fruit is relished by most birds and mammals. In fact deer are so fond of the fruit that hunters are known to plant persimmons on their land to attract them. Others highly fond of the fruit are bear, opossum, raccoon, skunk, fox, and turkeys. The leaves are a favored food source for the larvae of the beautiful and rarely seen luna moth. While ripe honey sweet persimmons are quite good eaten out of hand, they can also shine in many kitchen applications. Pudding is probably the best-known dessert made with native persimmons but they are also great in breads, cookies, ice cream, and preserves. They also make great wine and beer. There is a brewery in Durham that makes a seasonal beer with persimmon and they sell out quickly every year.
Edible Landscaping nursery in VA and Stark Brothers nursery in MO carry a number of American persimmon cultivars.
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You have probably heard you can plant trees and shrubs in spring. Well, that is correct. You surely can. However, that only gives your plants a little time for the roots to get established before the summer droughts and heat impact their growth. You want to avoid planting them during and right after the summer heat gets cranked up unless you plan to diligently water them thoroughly. That said, planting trees and shrubs in the fall will be the best. Fall planting will give your plants enough time to establish roots before spring and will be better prepared for the droughts of the summer.
Why fall is better
The fall weather provides a balance of warm and cool temperatures, offering ideal circumstances for your plants and shrubs to get their roots established before going dormant for the winter. Having the roots established before the winter will give your new transplant a head start when spring arrives.
Fruit Trees
Where to plant your fruit trees
Fruit trees need full sun to ensure the best quality, quantity, size, and color. Be sure your trees are well-spaced so they are not casting shade on each other. Plus, you want to avoid placing them in the shadows of different trees. You will need good soil drainage where you plan to plant your fruit tree. A simple way to test the drainage of your soil is to dig a hole about 2 feet deep. Then, fill the hole with water. If standing water is still in the hole after waiting 24 hours, you have a drainage problem. Poorly drained soil may result in the death of your tree, or it may be stunted and grow irregularly.
The ideal site will be a downhill slope, allowing drainage and keeping cold air from pooling around your trees. Also, you don't want to plant too close to structures such as buildings or fences that may obstruct airflow.
When will you harvest fruit?
It usually takes three full growing seasons to produce a good quality crop. The NC State Cooperative Extension recommends removing blooms and small fruits in the first two years. This process allows your tree to use all of its energy and nutrients to grow into a more robust plant so that it may support a good future harvest. Also, if you don't do this and allow your fruit tree to produce early, it may affect your tree's growth and make it hard to deliver quality and quantity in the future.
Temperature requirements differ from one variety of fruit to the next, so don't assume you can plant all fruit trees together. For example, peaches are especially susceptible to freezing in the early spring frost as their fruit sets on early. Apples require a period of cold before harvest, but mature fruit may fall victim to an early fall frost. Do your research and check the temperature requirements and timelines for each fruit you choose to grow. Then, plan accordingly. It sounds more complicated than it is, but if you follow the guidelines, you should have no trouble with fruit production.
Planting
Planting Fall Flowers
As you prepare your garden for the fall season, consider adding vibrant flowers alongside your fruit trees. Not only do they add a splash of color, but they also attract beneficial pollinators that can help your garden thrive. Here are a few favorites:
Pansies
Pansies are known for their bright, cheerful colors and ability to withstand cooler temperatures. They are perfect for adding a touch of color to your fall garden and can bloom through winter and late spring. Plant them in well-drained soil and make sure they get plenty of sunlight. Be sure to feed them.
Violas
Violas are another excellent choice for fall planting. These hardy flowers can handle frosts and will continue to bloom through winter and late spring. They come in various colors and can be used in garden beds, containers, or ground cover.
Mums
Chrysanthemums, commonly known as mums, are the quintessential fall flower. They come in various colors: yellow, orange, red, white, and
purple. Mums thrive in cooler temperatures and can provide a stunning display in your garden. Plant them in a sunny spot with well-drained soil, and water them regularly to keep them looking their best.
Planting Fall Vegetables
Fall is also an excellent time to plant vegetables that thrive in cooler temperatures. Here are some top choices to consider for your autumn garden:
Broccoli
Broccoli is a cool-season vegetable that flourishes in the fall. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Plant your broccoli seedlings in late summer to early fall to ensure they mature during the cooler months. Harvest the central head before the flowers open to enjoy fresh, homegrown broccoli from your garden.
Cabbage
Cabbage is another robust fall vegetable that grows well in cooler temperatures. It can tolerate light frosts, which often enhance its flavor. Cabbage requires fertile, well-drained soil and consistent watering, and plant them in a sunny location for the best results.
Yadkin County Community Foundation
The Yadkin County Community Foundation presented over $19,000 dollars on June 26 to area organizations. The money goes to local organizations that support the community, such as Hands of Hope Medical Clinic and Yadkin County Special Olympics. Scholarship recipients were also recognized. The Foundation is a philanthropic network that helps build community assets by creating permanent endowments, making grants, and leveraging leadership and partnerships to benefit the residents of Yadkin County. Board president Mark Diachenko is proud of the work that they do and the support that is given to the community.
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4-H Youth Livestock
WRITER/PHOTOS
Madaline Jones
4-H Agent
Yadkin County madaline_jones@ncsu.edu
Through the months of August until late October, youth from all over our state are gearing up for livestock shows. This is not something these kids take lightly either; this is a project that means much more than meets the eye. Showing livestock as a youth helps develop life-skills that will last much longer than just during their adolescence. Participating in this project area has many benefits, but here are the top five.
Teaches Responsibility
Raising livestock is truly a huge responsibility. You have the animal’s life in your hands at all times. This is not like the simple household responsibilities that most children have such as keeping their room clean, taking out the trash, doing homework, etc. If you do not take care of your livestock, it can have very bad consequences. Youth learn that they must clean after, feed, work them to be show ready, clean them, house them properly, and so much more in order to have their livestock show ready. Showing livestock requires children to put the lives of their animals at the forefront and I cannot think of a better way to learn responsibility than this.
How to take care of Something
We can teach youth how to take care of their technology and room like stated above, but taking care of another living being is a big deal. By youth raising livestock, they are learning how to care for something other than themselves and provide them with the love that they need. This also helps youth realize that others have needs other than themselves. This is a big realization for most kids and helps teach them about others needs.
Financial Knowledge
It’s probably no surprise that raising livestock is expensive! You have to pay for their food, shelter, vet visits, and more just to maintain the care of the animal. That’s not it though,
you are also expected to pay for any of your travel expenses for shows, entry fees, show clothes, and all of the gear needed to have your animal show ready. This project teaches youth how to budget and plan for these expenses. In livestock shows, youth also have the opportunity to make money and this gives them a chance to see if they were profitable in this project. Whatever happens, this is an amazing way to experience real life financial situations.
Gain a Healthy Sense of Competition
Yes, competition can be good for kids! When youth are competing with other kids their age, they can learn from one another. They can find out what their strengths and weaknesses are and how they can do better next time. It is an important skill in life to learn how to win or lose, gracefully. This is how life works after all and showing livestock helps youth learn this lesson early on. Being humble when you win and eager to do better next time if you lose are skills that will always be needed.
Leadership Skills
Lastly, showing livestock helps build leadership skills. This can be seen in a lot of different ways such as taking leadership on making sure your animal is in top shape or being able to practice good showmanship. Another way youth can show leadership is through teaching others. We see this all of the time in the livestock world through the older youth teaching the younger youth how to show to even youth livestock members helping disabled/special needs children how to show livestock in a ring.
Although this article listed a lot of ways showing livestock can help youth develop important life skills, there are certainly more skills gained from this special project. Time for most livestock shows have passed, but if you are interested in seeing some local livestock shows you can visit Carolina Classic Fair, Mountain State Fair, and NC State Fair websites for more information on when they are having livestock shows. You can also contact your Cooperative Extension Livestock or 4-H Development Agent to find more information on how to get started in this project area. NC Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity provider and welcomes all to come learn about our programs. Visit ces.ncsu.edu to learn more about NC Cooperative Extension by clicking on the “County Centers” tab and selecting your home county.
Surry County Events
Moonshine & Racer’s Reunion
September 14,Mount Airy
Mayberry Days
September 23-29, Mount Airy
Pumpkin Festival
September 28, Elkin
Autumn Leaves Festival
October 11-13, Mount Airy
Wellness
Director, Yadkin County Human Services Agency Medical Clinic and Wic jwall@yadkincountync.gov 336.849.7588
Fall is a time of year of transitions. One of the ones that comes to mind the quickest for me is going back to school. That’s probably because I have two children. One of which is starting middle school this year. Talk about transitions! When children are going through things that are new or different, we should be paying them extra attention and being move observant. Maybe it’s a new school, a new friend group, or new activities they are trying. Or even just that their brain and bodies could be changing if they are in their teens. Being a teenager is inherently difficult at times on its own. They are no longer a child, being given more responsibility and higher expectation, but still not an adult. Overall, this is an important time in their lives for their parents and those around them to be aware and knowledgeable about mental health issues and how to add extra support and encouragement.
The American Academy of Pediatrics, along with partner organizations, declared youth mental health a national emergency over two years ago. And if you stop and think about it, you could easily see why. On top of the “normal” things that come with being a teen, these children are on the other side of a global pandemic, which
Teen Mental Health
changed how they live and learn for months. Teens have to juggle school, relationships, and maybe things like sports. Maybe they are seeing bullying, or worse, they are a victim of bullying. Add fears and concerns about things around them like social issues or poverty and it can lead them to feel overwhelm quickly.
You may be asking yourself, “but how can I tell if my teen has something going on? Something more than the average concerns that come from being a teen?”. The first thing would be to think about what is your child’s “normal”. I put this word in quotations, because it can really vary from child to child. Are you seeing things that are outside of that norm? Are there behaviors you wouldn’t normally expect? These could be signs there is more going on. Other changes could be physical such as sudden weight loss or gain, or different eating or sleeping patterns. They may stop doing things they would normally enjoy or spend more time alone. You could see changes in how they are doing in school. And there could be more obvious issues like them starting to use or abuse substances, risky sexual behaviors, or even signs of self-harm.
Talk with your teen! Communication is very important. This is the best way to learn what their normal, or baseline, is. This establishes good communication before so if something starts to show up or you have a concern, you can talk with them. We should all work to make talking about mental health safe and normal. It’s important to remove the stigma around talking about mental health concerns and needs. This can also include talking to them about topics that can be more difficult like dangers around substance use or other risky behavior. And equally important is the use, and monitoring of, social media. With smart phones, youth have more and more access to information. Teens are regularly engaging in social media. These are places where they can be bullied or hear negative things or get misinformation. These can lead to mental health issues.
If you are wondering how you can have these
WRITER Jessica O. Wall, MPH
conversations with your teen, the American Academy of Pediatrics shares the following pieces of advice: Creating a safe space for your child to talk about tough issues. Let them know you are there and willing to talk about these topics and that you care. Try to listen more than talk. Don’t turn these moments into lectures, but really try to have a back and forth dialogue with them. Remember to consider things from their perspective Think beforehand about the actions or phrases that could
make them defensive. Work to speak in fact, not in opinion or in generalities
Don’t be scared of silence! Sometimes we get nervous or embarrassed and we fill silence with more words. And reassure them that they can think on it and come back to the conversation. If they don’t, gently bring it up again after giving them some time.
As mentioned, there is still some stigma that exists around mental health. Teens may be weary to talk about their feelings if they think it makes them
“weird” or “different”. We’re all different! And, mental health is part of overall health. It is part of being human. There is no place for blame or negative talk. Address mental health like you would physical health. If you have a concern, talk with your child’s pediatrician. They can talk to you about local resources, medications and other options. Your teen is not along and neither are you. Encourage them to reach out for help and encourage the same for yourself.
Building & Restoring Family Heirlooms
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Aesthetix Laser and Medspa offers comprehensive Aesthetic and Laser skin care in Yadkinville that give our clients the anti-aging and youthful appearance they desire.
We at Aesthetix Laser and Medspa are dedicated to making our clients feel their most beautiful self. We offer the highest level of service with a personal touch. We strive to listen and make each of our clients services feel unique and individualized. We seek to make you feel comfortable and at ease while providing the safest and highest quality aesthetics treatments. Our ultimate goal is to have you walk away feeling more youthful, confident and with the highest self-esteem.
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What is a Medspa?
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What are the Services provided at Aesthetix?
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Preparing for Your visit with us
Before visiting us, it's important to research and understand the services you're interested in. During your consultation, we will discuss your goals, examine your skin, and recommend a customized treatment plan. We encourage you to ask questions about the procedures, expected outcomes, and any potential side effects.
Medspas offer a perfect blend of luxury and medical expertise, making them an excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance their appearance with minimal downtime. Whether you're aiming to reduce wrinkles, eliminate stubborn fat, or achieve a radiant complexion, there's a Medspa service that can help you achieve your aesthetic goals.
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Owners Patty Williams and Teresa Diggs
Celebrating 20 Years of Yadkin Valley Wines!
On Saturday, October 19 Yadkinville will be bustling with visitors for the 20th Annual Yadkin Valley Grape Festival! If you haven’t had a chance to visit all of the wineries on your bucket list, wines from more than a dozen area wineries will be available to taste and purchase.
In addition to great wine, the event will feature live music from Incognito and Camel City Yacht Club so bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the entertainment. Vendors and food trucks will round out the fun, so that you can make a day of it. You can do some holiday shopping while you are there!
Admission to the event is free, but tickets for wine tasting can be purchased in advance ($20) or at the gate ($25) with valid ID. Military Appreciation tickets will also be $20 at the gate with your active or retired military ID. In addition to wine tasting, you will also receive a
souvenir wine glass with your ticket purchase. Coming with a group? There is a discount for groups of ten or more. You can find more information at yvgf.com or contact the Yadkin County Chamber of Commerce at 336-679-2200.
The event will be held rain or shine, and there will be plenty of free parking nearby. You can also contact the Yadkin County Chamber of Commerce for information about limited shuttle service from area lodging. Call the Yadkin County Chamber by October 17 to reserve your spot or for more information.
Be sure to follow the Yadkin Valley Grape Festival on social media for updates about the festival and come out for a great event!
Admission is Free Wine tasting tickets at the gate are $25. Save $5 by purchasing tickets in advance. A souvenir wine glass is included. Military Appreciation tickets at the gate are $20. Age ID Required
Shuttle service provided to the festival from local lodging at no cost. Contact the Chamber to sign up for festival transportation.
The Stokes Partnership for Children is a non-profit working to provide families with the support they need to help young children to be as prepared as possible for success. In addition to administering programs like Smart Start and NC Pre-K, the partnership provides programs and resources to benefit children from birth to age 5.
One of those resources is the KidSource Lending Library. Here, families who reside in Stokes County can access books, games, puzzles and other early literacy materials. These items can be checked out to take home, allowing children opportunities to explore. These items are available for early childhood professionals who work with young children as well, and parents and caregivers can find books on parenting topics.
In addition to the lending library, the Partnership gives away new and gently used books at events in Stokes County.
Building Foundations for Young Children
The Partnership has also provided a Book Walk at King Central Park. These allow children to enjoy a story while also moving around. They hope to install more Book Walk projects at other locations in Stokes County.
These projects and others are funded in part by an annual event, BBQ for Books With a Side of Bluegrass. This annual event is scheduled for Friday, October 4 this year. It will be held at Nana-Mac Meadows in Pinnacle. In addition to delicious BBQ and live music from Unspoken Tradition, live and silent auctions will offer unique items. Games and activities will keep the fun going through the evening. Visit www.stokespfc.com for tickets or more information.
Come out on October 4 to enjoy good food and live bluegrass while helping to support programs that benefit young children!
Stokes Partnership for Children is celebrating 30 years of supporting families and young children.
Kidsource Resource Library
Book Walk, King Central Park
Mainstay on Main Street
The N. L. Smithey Building, located at 38 S. Main Street in Sparta, has been a mainstay of downtown retail activity since 1936.
Nike Smithey started his business ventures in Wilkes County, North Carolina, and eventually built a chain of 17 stores in the northwest section of North Carolina, and parts of Tennessee, and Virginia, including a location at 38 S. Main Street in Sparta. Smithey's sold clothing, household goods, groceries, and even had a cafe. Farm families came to Sparta on Saturdays to trade, and Smithey’s was a gathering place. It has been said that some families spent their entire day in the store! The Smithey's chain closed in the 1990s with the death of Mr. Smithey's son-in-law who had inherited the business.
and timely gift items.
Like many towns in the northwestern region, Sparta saw change over the years, but the Smithey Building remained a popular spot where you could find good food, unique gifts, and handcrafted items from local and regional artisans. It continues to evolve and expand including anchor business A Touch of Grace Boutique, with friendly faces offering familiar brands, unique accessories,
The new season has brought new additions to the Smithey Building including Beauty & the Budget Events, a full-service wedding and event planning company, and Pretty Petals Floral Design, offering gifts and a full range of florist services, specializing in weddings and events. Head through the building toward the back staircase exit to find the Little Seed Kitchen & Bakery, described by owner Stephen Harrington as a bakery and “adventurous” kitchen.
Smithey’s is also a great place to do some Main Street people watching in the shade. Plenty of benches for a rest or as a meetup spot. And, it’s just around the corner from the Chamber of Commerce public restrooms and the breezeway to a large parking area accessible from Jones Street!
Just like in the good old days, The Smithey Building is a mainstay on Main Street. If you are coming to Sparta, meet you there!
Barb, (Babs) Collins is a happily retired writer and marketing professional. She loves mountaintop life and introducing authors to the region through book events like the Writers Road Show Author Tour, sponsored by the Northwestern Regional Library System.
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You Are Never Too Old For Toys!
The 6th Yadkin Valley Farm Toy Show will be held this year in November. Vendors from North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Ohio will fill the Myers Auction House with collectibles as well as with toys that are meant to be played with. The original Yadkin Valley Farm Toy Show began in the late 1980s in Jonesville was organized by the late Brent Hunter and his wife Leshia.
In 2019, Mark Williams and Dustin Calloway brought the show back, continuing with the original name. Many of the vendors-and customers-have been a part of the show from the beginning. Each year, someone recounts the story of the Blizzard of ‘93, which occurred during the show when it was held at the Holiday Inn in Jonesville. When I-77 was shut down because of the snow, travelers were put in the hallways of the hotel, one of the few in the area at the time.
Definitely one to remember!
Be sure to come check out the show,
Mark Williams, one of the show’s organizers, got an early start collecting farm toys! He sure wishes he still had those!
Yadkin Valley Collectors
whether you are a collector or have a little one who needs a toy. It is a great place to shop for Christmas gifts, but remember that cash is king. Most vendors do not accept other forms of payment. Admission is $5, but children. under 12 are free with a paying adult.
Food by Smokin’ H will be available both Friday night and Saturday at the show, Make plans to attend!
You will find a variety of farm toys, but some vendors really like green ones!
Myers Auction Services 1105 Flint Hill Road East Bend, NC
BUY - SELL - TRADE
Open to the public!
Farm Toys, Pedal Tractors, Construction Toys
Admission: $5 - Children under 12 free w/adult
For more information, check out the Yadkin Valley Farm Toy Show Facebook page, or contact Mark Williams, 336-469-4980 Dustin Calloway, 336-469-0420
You are never too big for a farm toy!
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What can insurance do for you?
It’s probably not on your calendar, but September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. And it’s indeed a pretty good idea to be aware of what life insurance can do for you.
Life insurance can help you in two main ways. First, life insurance policies offer a death benefit that can assist your family if you’re no longer around. And second, some types of life insurance offer the chance to build cash value, which can work for you during your lifetime. Let’s look at the death benefit first. If something were to happen to you, your life insurance proceeds could help your family meet at least three major needs:
Paying a mortgage – The biggest expense many families face is their monthly mortgage. If you weren’t around, could your family continue paying the mortgage? Or would they have to move? With a sufficient life insurance death benefit, they could remain in their home, meeting the monthly mortgage payments, or perhaps pay off the loan entirely (although this might not be in their best financial interest).
Paying for education – If you have young children, you may already be saving for their college education — because you know college is expensive. Without your income, would college, or some other form of post-secondary education or training, still be realistic? Again, the proceeds from an insurance policy could make the difference.
Paying off debts – You might have a car loan, credit card debt or other financial obligations. If your surviving spouse is a joint account holder for these debts, they could still be liable for paying them off. But insurance proceeds could be used to retire the debts immediately, or over time. All life insurance policies offer a death benefit. But permanent insurance, unlike term insurance, also offers the chance to build cash value — which can be a valuable
supplement to your IRA and 401(k) or other retirement accounts.
A cash value policy such as whole life also can provide flexibility for changing financial needs or emergencies in retirement. And here’s another key advantage: Because this type of policy provides fixed, guaranteed returns, it is not dependent on the performance of the financial markets and is thus insulated from the market downturns that can happen while you’re retired. So, taking money from the cash value of your whole life policy may help you avoid selling investments that have temporarily declined in value.
Keep in mind, though, that the premiums for a cash value policy will generally be substantially higher than those for term insurance. That’s why some people choose to “buy term and invest the difference” rather than purchase a permanent life policy with cash value. Whether this strategy is right for you depends on a few different factors, perhaps the most important of which is your ability and willingness to consistently invest the money you would have otherwise placed in a cash value policy.
In any case, should you choose cash value insurance, you generally have three ways to get at the money: withdrawals, loans or surrender of the policy. You’ll want to weigh all the factors involved — including taxes and the effect on the policy’s death benefit — when deciding on how to access the cash value.
Life Insurance Awareness Month ends on Sept. 30. But your need for life insurance, and the potential benefits it provides, can last a lifetime.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC
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Paul J. Bunke, Sr., AAMS™, CFP®
Financial Advisor
124 W. Kapp Street, Suite C PO Box 407 Dobson, NC 27017
Aaron L. Misenheimer, CFP®, ChFC® Financial Advisor
1530 NC Hwy 67, Suite A Jonesville, NC 28642
336-258-2821
aaron.misenheimer@edwardjones.com
Andi Draughn Schnuck
Financial Advisor
496 N. Main Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-789-1707
andi.schnuck@edwardjones.com
Dale Draughn, AAMS™ Financial Advisor
140 Franklin Street Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-789-0136
dale.draughn@edwardjones.com
Logan Draughn
Financial Advisor
492 N. Main Street Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-789-3323
logan.draughn@edwardjones.com
Kody Easter, AAMS™, CRPC™, CFP® Financial Advisor
304 East Independence Blvd
Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-789-2079
kody.easter@edwardjones.com
Randy D. Joyce
Financial Advisor
136 W. Lebanon Street Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-789-6238 randy.joyce@edwardjones.com
Tammy H. Joyce, AAMS™ Financial Advisor
136 W. Lebanon Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-789-6238
tammy.joyce@edwardjones.com
Tanner Joyce
Financial Advisor
752 S. Andy Griffith Pkwy, Suite 400 Mount Airy, NC 27030
336-245-9112
tanner.joyce@edwardjones.com
Mike Russell
Financial Advisor
106-B South Depot Street, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
336-368-2575
mike.t.russell@edwardjones.com
Michael Warren
Financial Advisor
101-D Shoals Road, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
336-368-0782
michael.warren@edwardjones.com
Christopher L. Funk
Financial Advisor
128 South State Street • PO Box 790 Yadkinville, NC 27055 • 336-679-2192
chris.funk@edwardjones.com
Left to right: Tanner Joyce, Logan Draughn, Audra Cox, Paul Bunke, Aaron Misenheimer, Michael Warren, Andi Schnuck, Frank Beals, Barry Revis, Dale Draughn, Mike Russell, Kody Easter, Tammy Joyce, Christopher Funk
pictured: Randy Joyce, Nathan Sturgill
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Closing Devotions Fresh Start
I used to love the first day of school because it was always a fresh start for me. I had a new book bag, new classes, and all the grades from the last year were wiped clean. The first day of school was the only day when I had straight As. Once you become an adult, there are no more first day of schools (exhale of relief). Do we ever get a fresh start? Do we ever long for a new beginning? Wouldn’t it be nice to able to wipe the slate clean?
We hear the ultimate story of starting over in John 8. It is referred to as the story of the adulterous woman. The woman in this story had fallen as low as you could go. She was caught committing adultery and was taken to the Temple with no trial, no defense, and immediately condemned to death. The Pharisees and the scribes didn’t think she deserved a second chance.
The Bible says that Jesus bent down and wrote with his finger on the ground. Wouldn’t you love to lean over his shoulder? Just to take a peek at what he was writing? Scripture doesn’t tell us what he is writing. There is a tradition that he was writing the sins of the men who were condemning the woman. I like to think that was what he was doing. He was writing in the dirt: Tom lied to his wife this morning. Larry steals money from the Temple treasury.
Jesus simply says “Let any one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” When they heard it, the angry mob went away, one by one, beginning with the elders. We like this story because Jesus prevails. If this story took place today, where would you fit into it? I think we have all at least one time in our lives been the victim of a stone throwing mob. Perhaps someone told a rumor about you or someone said something so painful that it made your heart hurt. I also think we have all at least one time been the bully. We have all been guilt of throwing a few stones in our lives and neglecting to see the other person as a child of God.
We would all like a fresh start in our own life and we can be part of helping another person get the fresh start they long for, too. We all need Christ-like eyes. Eyes to see not just who this person was, but to also see who she could be.
There are no more first days of school for adults. However, every day is an opportunity for a fresh start. That is who we are as a church when we are at our best. We are a place to give new life. We are here to remind people that their sins do not define them. To tell the story of Jesus who came so that all may have life, and have it abundantly. To show the love of God to those who don’t feel lovable, who are struggling, or who do not have hope. We want to tell people that you don’t have to go it alone.
We are sometimes guilty of watering down the message of Jesus Christ until all it means is that you need to be a good person. What message from Jesus did the adulterous woman hear that day? I believe she would say that Jesus forgives, gives you a fresh start, a do-over, an opportunity for a new beginning. I am so grateful that God gives us all the chance to begin again. No matter who we are, or what we’ve done.
Rev. Dr. Heather Kilbourne spends her days helping rural churches dream Godsized dreams for their communities. She is the founder and Director of Faith in Rural Communities at the NC Rural Center. She is an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church and served churches in Yadkin and Burke Counties. She can be reached at hkilbourne@ncruralcenter.o rg.
Care South, Inc. is a locally owned and respected agency that has provided more than 20 years of In-Home Aide Care to individuals who require assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
To inquire about services for you or a family member or employment opportunities for:
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Mission
To deliver exceptional Personal Care Services (PCS), allowing the client to live safely and comfortably in their own home and to provide leadership in which employees have faith and confidence.
What Programs are Provided through the Agency?
• Community Alternative Program for adults (CAP/DA)
• Personal Care Services (PCS)
• Veterans Administration (VA)
• Temporary or Long-term Care
• Chore Respite
• Private pay
Summary of the Service Provided:
• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) (i.e., eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and grooming)
• Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (iADLs) (i.e., light housekeeping, meal prep)
Practices and Staff:
• Licensed and bonded in North Carolina.
• RN Supervisor conducts quarterly visits to the home.
• CPR Instructor
• Staffing Coordinators provide 24/7 On-Call Services.
• Caregivers complete monthly in-services, maintain C.P.R., and perform skills competency verification by the R.N.
• Comprehensive background investigation of all caregivers (i.e., criminal background)
