Yadkin Valley Magazine May-June 2019

May-June 2019

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3rd Annual

Fish Fry Held by the

Union Grove Amish Community

WHEN:

Saturday, May 11th, 2019 Starts at 11AM *Rain or Shine*

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If you are unable to attend and would like to contribute, please send your donation to: Home Acres Fine Furniture 6224 Winsor Road Hamptonville, NC 27020

Payable to: Union Grove Amish Church The Union Grove Amish Church is working with the Amish Community in Catamarca, Argentina, SA.

The proceeds from the FREE will oerings from this year’s Fish Fry at Homes Acres will be used to help with this work.

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52 Yadkin Valley Wine Festival

102 Mount Airy’s Whittling Wall

96 RG Absher, Director of the Yadkin Valley Greenway

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Home & Garden 32 Farmers’ Markets Season 78 Bulbs for all the Right Seasons 80 & 107 Gardening Opportunities 82 Family of Green Thumbs 84 Herb: Fennel 86 What’s in the Garden?

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Throughout this issue, you’ll find a wealth of fun discoveries to fill your Yadkin Valley Weekends.

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Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-3pm Call Ahead for Holiday and Special Event Hours (July 1st – 6th we will be closed for renovations)

People & Celebrations 50 Wine Etiquette 52 Yadkin Valley Wine Festival 69 YV Jobs: Sara Smith, Arts Director 70 YV Jobs: Ronnie Boles, Fireman 72 YV Jobs: Hannah Williams, Forester 73 YV Jobs: Liz Eagle, Author 74 YV Jobs: The Hamptons, Missions 94 Farm Fest 96 Inaugural NC Trail Days 99 The Yadkin Valley: A River’s Gift 102 Mount Airy’s Whittling Wall 104 God & Country Celebration 127 Shelf Life: Fireball Summer

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all about PETS 112 Off the Shelf: What Your Cat Knows 112 canine café 114 Hook, Line and Sinker 115 Backyard Pigs 116 Dr. Brock: Trailriding Opportunities

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Health & Wellness 60 Be Food Healthy 76 How Can I Help: Community Involvement 88 Kids Need a Summer Break 90 Summer Sun-Safety 92 What is a Stroke?

in every issue...

12 editor’s letter 22 Our Recipe Box 18 beginnings 118 What Is That?

120 Collectors 122 Business Section 127 Shelf Life 128 Sandra’s closing devotion 10

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just a note from Barbara

I’ll see you on the road!

Thank you to Carroll Signs in King for a nice touch of make-up.

NC blue birds...we love to see them and to make a wish...wherever that theory came from, though it’s a fun thing to do and it’s optimistic. We have learned we have a couple of blue birds nesting on the roof of our bay window.

Sunshine rarely hits the north side of our home flanked with 100 year old oaks and a variety of other hardwoods so it is prime property for dampness and vegetation that thrives in those conditions. Don’t judge me, but the roof of the bay window is gorgeous in its luxurious moss covering...I realize it’s bad for the structure but paradise for critters with feathered wings and viewers like us. Unfortunately, it seemed important this morning for “Daddy” to fight his reflection in the bay window. Something new that is easy to resolve with tacking strips of curled paper ribbon at the top of the window frame...curtains? Sure but when your only neighbors are trees they aren’t needed!

Early summer in the Yadkin Valley is fresh air, sun touched smiling faces, allergy sniffles, an abundance of blooms to capture, new vacation friendships and socially relaxed times. To summarize, we are on the short path to NC’s sultry, brow-wiping days, best festivals and activities of the year. The kids will soon be 12

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out of school and farmers’ markets are opening everywhere. Farm Fest is one of our staunch events with parades, activities, foods, oh, you name it and you’ll find it at this May family event in Mount Airy. While in town check out the Whittling Wall.

New this year is Elkin’s Trails event.

Happiness Starts with Good Health: If you have kids, The Outdoor Cure is a must read article. No matter your age, know stroke symptoms.

Yadkin Valley wineries celebrate their new seasonal releases at multiple wine festivals across the state this time of year. Join them for food and music… we can help you with winery etiquette from a pro.

It takes all kinds of jobs to keep our world running; enjoy meeting some Yadkin Valley folks and the work they do.

Is there any meal that a true North Carolinian would angle up their nose at if BBQ is on the menu? You know the answer…NC’s Southern BBQ is hard to beat. in foodsandflavors, we found delicious restaurant made BBQ, cornbread sticks, donut hush puppies, sides of yummy red and green slaw and even ice cream sundaes to polish off the meal!

Our state does very well growing potatoes, too. Often overlooked by dieters,

potatoes, both white and sweet, still have good stuff inside for us. Let’s cook and season a bushel to please!

Summer—the perfect time to have the world on a string and a camera in your hand poised to capture a once in a lifetime photo. Make plans, change plans—this issue of Yadkin Valley Magazine is filled with things to do, places to go, yummy foods to satisfy even the pickiest of tastebuds and fine Yadkin Valley folks to meet.

Take a moment to show your pride and support of our young men and women in the military and their families, all volunteers, working every day to keep us safe by celebrating Memorial Day and the upcoming Fourth of July.

We strive to produce a Yadkin Valley magazine that makes a difference in your life and the lives around you.

As we close this issue, saying good-bye to our loyal readers until the next issue, we also say farewell in tribute to the passing of our longtime Yadkin Valley Magazine contributor and dear friend, Betty P. Cooper.

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All story ideas should be submitted by mail to: 413 Cherry Street, East Bend, NC 27018.

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Enjoy all our of Yadkin Valley Magazine is a publication of Cherry Street Media,LLC. 413 Cherry Street East Bend, NC 27018 336-699-2446 May-June 2019 Volume 19 Number 5

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If This Painting Could Talk

June Rollins

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I’ve been painting for 20 years. There’s been a dedication to different mediums, from watercolor to alcohol inks to a current focus on traditional oils, but the intent has remained the same, authentic expression.

I’ve also had a growing desire to write, not only narrative essays as for this column which I enjoy immensely, but fiction. It’s an overwhelming concept and I haven’t gotten off dead center except for a few very rough drafts hidden deep in my computer files. What if someone ever saw my feeble attempts?

In spite of my self-doubt, a niggling, nudging desire to write fiction persists.

I turn 63 this year and it’s beginning to feel like it’s now or never. I’m proud to have made a bold step a few months ago to enroll in three fiction writing classes. Wish me luck.

When beginning a new medium or subject in art, I work small. Could the same approach work for writing fiction?

Dare I share with you a drabble? A drabble is a short form of fiction that is exactly 100 words, not including the title. The inspiration for this one is from one of my recent oil paintings.

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He handed the runt back and left.

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All rights reserved. Reproduction of our created advertising materials and design work are strictly prohibited. Yadkin Valley Living, Yadkin Valley Magazine, Yadkin Valley Weekends, Best Yadkin Valley Cooks are trademarks of Cherry Street Media LLC, 413 Cherry St., East Bend, North Carolina 27018.

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The contents of advertising and articles do not necessarily represent the views of the publisher.

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22 Best YV Cooks: Allen’s Cheese Ball 24 Best YV Cooks: Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

28 Lisa Prince: Breakfast Treats 34 Dessert Tray: Tres Leches Cake 36 Cookbook Collector: The Harvey House Cookbook 38 Zucchini, Zucchini, Zucchini

42 In Amanda’s Kitchen: Cheesecake Bars 44 NC’s BBQ 48 Underground Staples: Potatoes 52 Yadkin Valley Wines: Tasting Etiquette 58 not a lot of sugar for two 60 Seasonings for Vegetables 64 Grill Like a Pro 65 One More Last Bite: Cherry Cookies 80 The Herb: Fennel

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Gail Chaney says her husband Allen likes to tinker in the kitchen with recipes. Allen who grew up with a mother, sisters, wife and four daughters…agrees, he knows how to cook!

This recipe is the result of Allen’s kitchenwork. It has been a hit at family gatherings for many years. "Our children and grandchildren look forward to it. Christmas would not be Christmas without it.”

“It’s quick, simple and delicious,” says Allen. I can vouch for that statement, I got to sample. Sounds like a good prospect for a picnic basket!

—Barbara

ALLEN’S GREAT CHEESE BALL

Gail and Allen Chaney

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1 (8-ounce) block of cream cheese, softened 1 (12-ounce) block of sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup Duke mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce 1 Tablespoon grated onion 1/2 to 1 cup chopped pecans Mix all ingredients together.

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Best Cooks Replay In the March-April issue we missed typing in a step in making the cake.

Don’t forget to fold in the egg whites like we did!

Brenda Oakley’s German Chocolate Cake

1 box Baker’s German Sweet Chocolate 2 sticks margarine, room temperature 4 eggs, separated 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon slat 1/2 cup boiling water 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup buttermilk

Coconut-Pecan Frosting 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk 4 slightly beaten egg yolks 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans 2 cups coconut or more if you would like; makes frosting thicker 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 sticks margarine

Melt chocolate over water; set aside to cool.

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Beat margarine and sugar until well blended.

Add egg yolks one at a time beating well after each addition.

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Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk.

FOLD in egg whites.

Pour into well greased/floured 8-inch cake pans.

Bake 40 minutes at 350°F or until cake tests done.

Mix milk, egg yolks, sugar, margarine, vanilla in a sauce pan.

Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened.

Remove from heat.

Stir in coconut and pecans.

Let cool before frosting cake.

Note: Brenda makes the frosting first so it will be cooling while she makes the cake.

“It cuts down on time!” Thanks for the tip, Brenda.

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Janet G. Wolfe sent a special, to her and her family, recipe because it was passed on to her from a dear lady from her church.

She made this recipe many times for showers and social events at church where members enjoyed and requested it again and again, ...her stuffed mushrooms.

Janet says, "Now the recipe is a favorite of my family that is requested at all our family events. I feel blessed my friend shared her recipe with me."

SAUSAGE STUFFED MUSHROOM APPETIZERS 48 fresh, whole portabella mushrooms 2 large, whole eggs, slightly beaten 1 pound pork sausage, cooked, crumbled and cooled 1 cup (4-ounces) shredded Swiss cheese 1/4 cup mayonnaise 3 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons minced onion 2 teaspoons horseradish mustard 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Remove mushroom stems.

Set caps aside.

Combine remaining ingredients.

Refrigerate one hour or more.

Once chilled, stuff filling into mushroom caps.

Place in two 13x9-inch baking dishes or mini-muffin tins.

Bake uncovered at 350°F 16 to 20 minutes or until heated through.

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These delicious recipes include fresh North Carolina blueberries, strawberries, red bell pepper and zucchini.

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Blueberry Pancakes 1 cup fresh NC blueberries 2 eggs, separated 1 ½ cups sifted flour 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder 3 Tablespoons sugar ¾ teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 3 Tablespoons butter melted In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff and set aside. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. In another bowl, beat egg yolks then add buttermilk and melted butter. Stir egg mixture into the flour mixture and mix until smooth. Fold in the blueberries.

Fold in the stiff egg whites. Heat griddle or frying pan to medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray. Pour 1/3 cup batter onto hot pan and cook until air bubbles begin to form, then flip and cook 1-2 minutes on the other side.

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Muffin Frittatas 6 eggs ½ cup milk ¼ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese ¾ cup chopped zucchini ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper 2 Tablespoons chopped red onion Pre-heat the oven to 350°F. Beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper in medium bowl until blended.

Add cheese, zucchini, bell pepper and onion.

Mix well.

Spoon evenly into 12 greased muffin cups, about ¼ cup each.

Bake in 350°F. oven until just set, 20-22 minutes.

Cool on rack 5 minutes.

Remove from cups; serve warm.

Lisa’s Notes: These are great to bake the night before and refrigerate. Quickly re-warm in the microwave in the morning for breakfast on the go. You can also add other ingredients like bacon, ham, Swiss cheese, green pepper, etc.

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Shannon Holden

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Spring time is here and members of local Farmers Markets are planning for the upcoming market season. There are several markets within the surrounding counties. Be sure to check them out to find farm fresh produce. Not only do you get the fresh produce but you get the interaction with the farmer who grows it. You can also learn good tips from farmers about growing, preparing and processing your food. Some markets open in April but most are open by May and close around October or November.

Common items available in early spring are onions, lettuce, greens, salad mix, kale, broccoli, hydroponic tomatoes, turnips, herbs, snap peas, radish, and Swiss chard. Other items that are popular throughout the season are farm fresh eggs, flowers and pet treats. Some markets have handmade wooden crafts, baskets, homemade soaps and different cuts of meat (beef and pork). Some markets may offer other hydroponic produce such as peppers and cucumbers. You can search on the internet and on social media for farmers markets located near you. Some markets even hold special events.

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Here is a list of some of the local markets in our area: Bermuda Run (formerly the Peachtree Farmers Market), Hickory, Mocksville, North Wilkesboro (see ad page 45), Statesville (Rotary Downtown and The Evening Farmers Market at Pecan Park), Surry County Farmers Markets (Elkin and Mount Airy), Thomasville and Yadkinville.

The Yadkin Farmers Market is located at 1141 Tennessee Street off US 601 North in Yadkinville, behind the Yadkinville Town Park and Papa Johns Pizza. It will open Tuesday, May 7 and will be open Tuesday afternoons from 3p to 6p and Saturday mornings from 9a to p. The Yadkin Farmers Market will close October 12th. The Yadkin Market holds a monthly basket drawing for customers. A lucky winner is drawn and receives a basket full of farm fresh produce donated by the vendors. (see Yadkin Farmer’s Mkt ad page 48) Now is the perfect time to encourage local growers to be a part of the market, especially young people who want to get experience growing for market. The Yadkin County Center of Cooperative

Extension, (there’s an extension office in every YV county) can be of help to anyone who wants to know how to get started with growing for markets. There are many planting schedules online from seed companies.

With the assistance of Cooperative Extension, applications to sell at the farmers market will be accepted anytime. They can be reached at (336) 849-7908 and are located in the Agricultural Building behind the Yadkin campus of Surry Community College on Hwy 601, just north of Yadkinville. The website is https://yadkin.ces.ncsu.edu. Information for the Yadkin Farmers Market is found at the bottom of the Local Foods page. You can also find more information on the Yadkin Farmers Market Facebook page.

From my experience and time I’ve spent being a part of the market has been a great experience for sure. I’m learning new things each time whether it’s from another grower or customer or about a fruit or vegetable.

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1 box (16.25-ounce) white cake mix 1 ¼ cups water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 4 large whole eggs 1 ½ cups strawberries, chopped 1 cup canned sweetened condensed milk 1 cup canned fat free evaporated milk ¼ cup low fat milk

1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 ½ Tablespoons granulated sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 12 sliced strawberries for garnish

Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray 12 four-ounce ramekins with non-stick cooking spray.

Set aside.

Combine cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs in large bowl.

Whisk to combine ingredients.

Fold in strawberries.

Pour mixture into prepared ramekins.

Bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Let cool completely.

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Poke holes in the mini cakes thoroughly using a fork.

TOPPING DIRECTIONS Whisk together condensed milk, evaporated milk, low fat milk in a medium bowl for the milk topping.

Poke holes in the cakes thoroughly using a fork.

Spoon 4 Tablespoons of mixture over each cake.

Cover with aluminum foil.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to overnight to allow the liquid mixture to soak in.

Place whipping cream, sugar, vanilla in bowl of a stand mixer.

Whip until stiff peaks form.

Spread evenly over top of the cake.

Garnish each cake with 1 sliced strawberry.

Spoon 4 Tablespoons mixture over each mini cake.

Loosely cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for 2 hours to overnight to allow the liquid mixture to soak in.

Garnish with whipped cream and sliced strawberries Serves 12

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foodsandflavors~™ cookbook collector with Caroline Donalson Oh, definitely my favorite cookbook has been bumped for a new one…The Harvey House Cookbook, Memories of Dining along the Santa Fe Railroad. After viewing a mini-documentary on Fred Harvey and his Harvey Girls, I realized the influence these women had helping to settle the West.

In the late 1860s, post Civil War, more adventurous souls traveled west to start a new life. They traveled by train, of course. There weren’t decent eateries along the way; that’s where Mr. Harvey got his idea in 1876 of establishing high quality dining rooms along the Santa Fe Railroad line. The American West was changed—fresh food, well-groomed chefs, fine china, Irish linens and the Harvey Girls—never ever called waitresses. The ad read,”Wanted 18 to 30 year-olds of good character, attractive and intelligent." They were polished, uniformly dressed servers in black with crisp white aprons, hair tied with regulatory white ribbons, no makeup and a year long contract in their pocket. “Their mystique still lingers.” A dash of vintage photographs prove their style.

A word of advice, this is not a novice's cookbook. Here are a few of the 200-plus menu offerings excluding the cookbook’s breads, sandwiches and coffee.

The Harvey House Cookbook is by George H. Foster & Peter C. Weiglin; $16.95, pb.

BREAKFAST—Harvey Girl Special Little Thin Orange Pancakes Henry Stovall, St. Louis Union Station, Missouri 1 cup pancake mix 1 cup orange juice 1/4 cup diced orange sections Juice of 1/2 an orange 1 teaspoon granted orange peel (1/2 orange) Combine all ingredients.

Bake small pancakes on hot griddle, 1 Tablespoon batter for each pancake.

Serve with maple syrup, honey or jelly.

SOUP—Cream of Wisconsin Cheese Soup Stanley S. Hamilton, Chef, St. Louis Union Station 3 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese 1 quart beef or chicken broth 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 Tablespoons butter 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 cup light cream 1/4 teaspoon pepper Melt cheese in 2 cups broth, stirring constantly.

Add remaining broth; simmer until smooth.

Melt butter, blend in flour.

Add to first mixture with Worcestershire sauce and cream.

Simmer 15 minutes, stirring constantly.

Additional milk may be added if desired.

Season with salt, if needed, and pepper.

Serve with hot toasted crackers.

SALAD— Caruso Salad Charles Zuellig, Chef, Alvarado Hotel, Albuquerque, New Mexico So simple yet flavorful!

Lettuce Tomatoes Pineapple chunks (no liquid) Mix and top with French dressing.

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ENTREE—Plantation Beef Stew on Hot Biscuits John Darde, St. Louis, Union Station, Missouri 1 1/2 pounds beef cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 1 quart hot water 1/2 cup diced onion 2 cups diced potatoes 1 clove garlic, minced 6 green onions, chopped 6 3-inch biscuits 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon coarsely/freshly ground pepper

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Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

Add one cup potatoes; cook for 1 hour until potatoes become mushy.

Add remaining vegetables and seasonings.

Cook until 20 to 25 minutes until tender.

Serve over split hot biscuits.

RICE & PASTA—Risotto, Piemontaise Louis Sogno, Chef, Union Station, Los Angeles, California

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1 small onion, chopped fine 4 Tablespoons butter 1 cup rice 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, heated to boiling Grated Parmesan cheese Sauté minced onion in butter to a golden brown.

Add uncooked rice; stir constantly.

Continue heating about 10 minutes, until browned.

Add salt and boiling chicken broth.

Cover, reduce heat; cook slowly for 18 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender and excess liquid has evaporated.

Top or mix with parmesan cheese.

DESSERT—Oatmeal Cookies George Burnickel, Chef, California Limited 2 cups sugar 1 1/3 cups butter 4 eggs 4 cups sifted pastry flour 1 1/3 teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons cornstarch 4 cups rolled oats 2 cups shredded raisins 2 cups chopped nuts 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Stir sugar, butter, eggs until light and creamy.

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Zucchini, Zucchini,

Carmen Long

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Zucchini!

Carmen Long

Zucchini is one of the first plants that goes into my garden each spring and one I can normally grow with success. Sometimes I buy plants. Other years I plant seeds and transplant them outside once the danger of frost has passed. Finding those first zucchini of the season hiding under the leaves of the plant is so exciting. Knowing how delicious they will taste once they make it to my kitchen is an added bonus.

According to the Wellness Encyclopedia of Food and Nutrition, zucchini is the most popular summer squash in the United States. Summer squash have a tender, light colored inside and are picked while still immature, so the outside shell is also soft. Winter squash are not harvested until mature, so the outside is hard, and the inside is darker and firmer.

Zucchini seem to have a magical way of growing to the point of being too large overnight. The big ones work well to grate and use in zucchini bread. The small ones are most tender and are my favorite to use in recipes. When shopping for zucchini, select the size you prefer and look for those that are glossy with no signs of shriveling, nicks or bruising.

Store summer squash in the refrigerator. Place fruits and vegetables in separate, perforated plastic bags and store in difCME4HAM ferent produce drawers in the refrigerator. Separating fruits and vegetables will reduce the decaying effects of ethylene produced by the fruits on the vegetables. Use within 1 to 3 days for maximum flavor and freshness.

Old Fashioned Always keep produce separate from raw meat, poultry and Sugar Cured seafood. Rinse produce under running tap water immediately and bins full of prior to use, including those with skins and rinds not eaten.

Country Ham old-fashioned candies There is no need to use detergent or bleach which is meant for non-porous dishes and surfaces, not food. Refrigerate all cut, peeled, or cooked fruits and vegetables within 2 hours.

Growing up, most of the zucchini we had was fried.

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1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups frozen green, red, yellow peppers, onion mix diced 2 cloves garlic, minced or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste (optional) 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 (15-ounce )can vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth 1½ cups hot water 1 teaspoon dried basil or marjoram 1 (6- to 9-ounce) package refrigerated or frozen cheese (or meat) tortellini 2 cups diced zucchini, (about 2 medium) Freshly ground pepper to taste Heat oil in a large saucepot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Add pepper-onion mix, garlic, crushed red pepper (if using) and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

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Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.

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Return to a boil.

Cook until zucchini is crisp-tender and tortellini is done according to package directions.

Season with pepper.

Serves 8.

Make Ahead Tip: Put soup in a shall container so it will cool quickly. Refrigerate. Leave soup uncovered and stir frequently to speed up the cooling process.

Once cool, cover and refrigerate for up to three days.

Thin with broth before reheating, if desired.

Zucchini Carrot Muffins 1 pkg. carrot cake mix 1 egg ½ cup unsweetened applesauce ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 ½ cup shredded zucchini ½ cup raisins ½ cup chopped pecans (optional) In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, egg, applesauce and oil; mix well. Stir in the zucchini, raisins and pecans.

Fill greased or paper lined muffin cups ¾ full. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the muffin comes out clean. Makes: 16 muffins Note: Can substitute some grated carrots for part of the zucchini.

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Zucchini Medley From the kitchen of my mom, Alice Sturgill 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 4 teaspoons of cornstarch 1 Tablespoon sugar 1 Tablespoon chopped onion 2 teaspoons prepared mustard ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon garlic salt Pepper to taste ½ cup water ¼ cup vinegar 4 cups sliced zucchini 1 cup celery 2 tomatoes quartered

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In a medium skillet, stir oil, cornstarch, sugar, onion, mustard, salt, garlic salt and pepper.

Add water and vinegar.

Cook and stir until mixture thickens and boils.

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Cook covered 7 to 8 minutes; until vegetables are tender crisp.

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foodsandflavors~™ in Amanda’s Kitchen When I bake, my ingredients work better together when they are at room temperature. I find if I grease my baking pan and then line the dish with parchment paper followed by lightly greasing the parchment paper before putting the batter in the pan it makes for an easy lift out for cooling and eventually cutting.

Be adventurous...I'm betting a sugar cookie mix would be just as tasty!

I have had my young nieces, Rylee and Lilah, help me make these bars and their favorite part is helping to decorate with candies and sprinkles! Oh, and please don’t get confused about 3 eggs: one goes into each box of mix per box instructions and the third is combined with the cream cheese.

This is an easy one-pan wonder dessert. Great for picnics and easy enough that the kids can help. Make it seasonal by topping with sprinkles or mixing M&M candies in with the cookie mixture!

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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars 2 bags of chocolate chip cookie mix 2 sticks of butter, softened 3 whole eggs

1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 (8-ounce) bar cream cheese

Prepare cookie mix to the bag instructions.

Press half the mixture into a 9x13-greased pan.

Reserve a small amount of cookie mixture for topping.

Combine cream cheese, sugar, one egg and vanilla.

Spread cheesecake mixture over cookie already in the pan.

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As far back as George Washington, recording in his diary notes of eating “barbicue,” it has been called Barbicue, Barbique, Barbecue, Bar-B-Que, Bar-BCue, Bar-B-Q, BBQ, Cue and simply Q. No matter what it is called, renowned NC foodie and barbecue aficionado, Bob Garner in his 2012 book, Bob Garner’s Book of Barbecue, says, “Around the Tar Heel State, barbecue is a noun that nearly always refers to chopped or pulled pork. Barbecue has always been the food of celebration in NC.” Man has been eating this delicious meat in one form or another to satisfy his carnivorous appetite with this threehundred-year heritage. It’s simply meat slow smoked over hardwood coals

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doused with a sauce tasting of vinegar or tomato depending on which part of the state is doing the cooking. The task takes some experience. Sounds simple but it’s hard work, ask any pitmaster.

Truly a barbecue event is saved for social occasions. It headed our son’s rehearsal dinner menu along with baked beans and both kinds of slaw and hushpuppies, (fried cornmeal for newbies).

Not to be overlooked is the world of Southern politics where often voters were earned with barbeque. Other states have been known to order NC barbecue for political rallies!

History tells us hogs survived the New World’s 1500s better than cattle and were domesticated by the time of

the War Between the States. So pork became the principal meat of the South— equivalent with Southern barbecue. Did you know the first barbeque eatery was in our NC town of Lexington, a barbecue nucleus of some of the best today?

John and I like barbecue so this assignment was not a sacrifice! We do differ on our slaw though; I prefer my slaw with mayo while John enjoys his red— slaw tossed with barbecue sauce. We set out looking for barbeque cooked on site and each eatery had their own specialties. There are some really good barbecue places in the Yadkin Valley. As North Carolinians, barbecue affords us a tasty cultural distinction!

Camel City BBQ A look at BBQ in a totally different environment is really good.

Gander at the Factory low-n-slow hand pulled pork plate cooked for 10 hours and served with white or red slaw, hushpuppies and a choice of 13 sides…my choice sweet potato waffle fries with a sweet/lemon dipping sauce. Loved the huge chunks of pork.

John tried a half rack of ribs cooked in a 3-step-smoking process that makes for fall off the bones BBQ! Sensitive tummy? The red slaw had some heat and the potato salad also had some kick.

Open Now thru September Two Days a Week...

Every Tuesday 3:30p-5:30 and Saturday 7:30a-12noon at the Yadkin Valley Marketplace in downtown North Wilkesboro

Enjoy Wilkes Grown

Camel City BBQ 701 N. Liberty St. Winston-Salem, 27101 336-306-9999 Open 11a to 10p Sun. to Thurs.

And 11a to 11p Fri. & Sat.

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Stratford BBQ 2 630 S. Main Street King, 27021 336-983-0623 Hours: 5:30a to 8p, Mon to Fri Sat 6a to 9p and Sun 7a to 2p We’ve eaten at Stratford BBQ for more than 20 years, at least once a week.

We keep wanting to try new things.

People keep telling us about the breakfast, but we can’t help ourselves, the chopped pork BBQ gets us every time. It’s flavorful, moist and the tanginess of the BBQ slaw sets up the perfect taste.

,Above: Chop sandwich at Stratford BBQ with BBQ slaw.

Below: Generous helping chopped plate, BBQ slaw and fries topped with that basic Southern food group: LOTS of ketchup. Comes with great donut shaped puppies.

We were just going to include three BBQ offerings, but then we realized we have to include Deano’s BBQ in Mocksville. The BBQ is great, but forgive us for bragging on the baked beans. This is another great chopped sandwich with BBQ slaw!

Deano’s Barbecue 140 N. Clenet St. Mocksville, 27028 336-751-5820 Hours: Tues-Saturday11a to 8p Closed Sun. & Mon.

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Crank up that grill and create some fond memories and full bellies! Of course, it depends on which part of NC you are from which BBQ sauce on shredded pork you prefer. Similar to an artist a chef adds his/her own perks and you learn how to appreciate this original BBQ flavor. A good Southern BBQ varies because of its unique slow cooking, tender, tasty goodness. Nothing beats BBQ on a warm summer day—wet or dry, eastern or western, NC BBQ is the best!

Want to try something totally different? When I told a friend I was working on a BBQ article, she shared a recipe that never crossed my mind would work though it sounds just as tasty as any pulled pork BBQ. Let me know what you think!

NOTE: If you are one of NC’s serious BBQ cooks and cook it from the very beginning over an open fire, you already know the smoking wood gives the very best flavor if it is one of the fruit woods such as apple, pear, cherry or maple for milder, sweeter taste to the meat.

Ham Barbecue

Eastern NC BBQ Sauce...If you are from the eastern part of NC, cooks typically use the whole hog and dress it with a thin vinegar sauce.

2 cups apple cider vinegar 3 Tablespoons lemon juice 1 1/2 Tablespoons brown sugar 1 Tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 Tablespoon hot pepper sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper

2 onions, finely chopped 1 small Bell pepper, finely chopped 3 to 4 stalks celery, finely chopped 2 Tablespoons cooking oil 1 (10 1/2-ounce) can tomato soup 1/2 cup chili sauce 3 Tablespoons brown sugar Dash Worcestershire sauce 3/4 to 1 pound shaved ham Sauté onion, green pepper, celery in oil until browned.

Drain.

Add remaining ingredients to veggies.

Simmer until heated through.

Serve on hamburger buns.

Serves 8 to 10.

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.

Simmer 25 to 30 minutes before serving.

Can refrigerate after cooling.

Shake vigorously before serving.

Western NC mostly uses the shoulder. It’s cooked anywhere from 7 to 8 hours.

Then its served alongside a thick, tomato-based sauce.The Foothills folk like a lighter tomato based sauce.

Western NC BBQ Sauce

1 cup ketchup 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup lemon juice 3 Tablespoons butter 1/4 cup minced onion 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.

Bring mixture to a boil.

Simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.

After cooling, refrigerate for up to several days.

Not to overlook the taste of BBQ on unshredded meat.

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Why make a rub, when you can choose between 13 different rubs at Farmhouse Spits & Spoons, 225 North Main Street, Mount Airy. www.farmhousespitsandspoons.com

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Underground Staples for your Table In Robert Morgan’s book, Deep Gap, a couple in the Appalachian Mountains grew their own food to last until the next planting season. Their winter was long and hard and the only thing they had left to eat until spring was potatoes and they survived.

One of the most versatile veggies to grow in our NC soil, potatoes, white and sweet, can be cooked in a variety of ways. Dieters try to avoid them …we have been taught they can put pounds on us, but they are also good for us, especially sweet potatoes.

Surprise your family with some easy, unique savory homecooked white and sweet potato dishes to enhance your menu.

Parmesan Potatoes

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Now thru October 13

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2 pounds new potatoes cut into quarters 1/3 cup olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup 100% grated Parmesan cheese Heat oven to 400°F. Toss potatoes with oil, seasoning and garlic.

Add cheese and mix lightly.

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Sweet Tater Pone!

6 medium sweet potatoes, cooked 2 cups granulated sugar 1/4 cup melted butter 3 beaten eggs

1 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon orange zest 1 cup golden seedless raisins

Peel and slice potatoes.

Put in single layer in buttered 2-quart shallow casserole.

Combine sugar and butter.

Stir in eggs, spices and raisins.

Pour over potatoes.

Bake at 250°F. 1 hour.

Serve with sour cream or whipped cream, if desired.

Foil Packet of Cheesiness

Foil Packet of Cheesiness After years of scouting, I still look for ideas to combine veggies and cook on the grill. Using heavy-duty tin foil is important. Check out this idea!

8 ounces sharp process American cheese, cut 1/2” cubes (In a hurry? Buy pre-cubed American cheese)

3 large baking potatoes, pared, sliced thinly 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 slices crisp-cooked bacon, crumbled 1/2 cup butter (I melted the butter to pour slowly over potatoes and sink in between slices) 1 large Vidalia onion, sliced thinly Pepper to taste

Place sliced potatoes on double thickness of heavy-duty foil.

Sprinkle with salt, pepper and bacon Add onion, cheese, drizzle butter on potatoes.

Close foil allowing space for expansion of steam.

Fold edges of foil.

With cover down, cook in gas grill on low 45 minutes.

(Conventional oven on 350°F. for 45 to 60 minutes depending on your oven.)

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foodsandflavors ~™ Yadkin Valley Wines

“Tasting Room Etiquette”

WRITER & PHOTO

Carrie Bryd

‘Tis the season for weekend wine outings! These can be fun, relaxing and educational when shared with friends but they can also take a turn when guests are inexperienced (or intoxicated). Having worked in a tasting room, I used to work part time in two different tasting rooms in the Yadkin Valley and would like to offer a few tips to make the experience better for everyone—including both sides of the tasting bar.

In no particular order, here are some suggestions: Think of the tasting room as you would a restaurant. If you are part of a large group, call ahead to make sure they can accommodate you. Large groups can often overtake the bar and change the atmosphere for patrons and staff alike.

Loud chatter, cell phone use, selfie-taking and “photo shoots” can prove disruptive, so try to keep this to a minimum. Also, if you have a very large group, it is a good idea to have one person pay for all the tastings to streamline the process.

Respect the tasting room staff. They have information to share about the wines you will be tasting. Try not to interrupt.

Keep an open mind and an open palette. It’s okay if you aren’t crazy about a certain varietal but try it and let the staff explain it—its origin, flavor profile and pairings. You might just learn to like something you never thought you would enjoy.

Pace yourself and be careful not to over-consume. Remember that if you appear to be intoxicated, the tasting room staff reserves the right not to serve you.

Don’t wear strong perfume or colognes as the scent may interfere with the tasting experience.

Wear comfy shoes as you will most likely be standing for the tasting experience.

Be sure to eat beforehand and hydrate in between.

Those small sips can add up quickly.

Don’t be afraid to dump. Your tasting staff will not be offended and will understand. It is not considered rude to dump the wine whether you like it or not.

Do not bring in any outside alcohol.

It is illegal in the state of North Carolina and could result in a winery getting shut down.

Each tasting room has their own rules and ways to handle the tasting of their wines. Be sure to check with the tasting room manager in advance to know how they do things. A simple call ahead will most time save everyone involved a lot of time.

Cheers!

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Upcoming Yadkin Valley Wine Tours

Join us on our Wine Tours to learn more about vineyards and the art of making great wines.

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May 11 Mothers’ Celebration Wine Tour 10a to 6p While this tour is not quite on Mothers’ Day, we take time to celebrate all Mothers this month with a wine tour that starts at Elkin Creek Vineyards.

Lunch stop will be Skull Camp Brewery and Smokehouse. Next stop is Adagio Vineyards to taste wine and do a winery tour. Last stop we visit the beautiful Midnight Magdalena Vineyards.

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June 15 Fathers’ Day Wine Tour 10a to 6p

Round up those dads for a special and unique tour they will never forget. This tour’s focus is on what dads like—wine, beer and whiskey. Round Peek is our first stop for a wine or beer tasting (dads choice) and a winery tour. Lunch will be at Skull Camp Brewery and Smokehouse. Next stop is for a bourbon tasting and the last stop will be Medaloni Cellars.

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Sulying the heart of your home To book your tour or learn more: John & Carrie Byrd Yadkin Valley Wine Tours yadkinwinetours.com 336-408-3394

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18 t h AN N UA L

take exit 82 or 85 off I-77 and follow signs

What goes perfect with Yadkin Valley Wines? Great music and friends.

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The Yadkin Valley Wine Festival—18th day of May, 18th Come hungry and enjoy fantastic food vendors and food year of celebration of Yadkin Valley wines. Admission is trucks with all the favorites: BBQ, Crab Cakes, Kettle Corn, FREE…but if you decide to do some tastings, purchasing, 50s-style hamburgers/fries and ice cream to whet your appossessing you know the drill, be prepared to petite. Covered picnic tables area for festival whip out your drivers license to prove you Wine tasting tickets are purchased foods. Or munch as you shop fes$22 in advance are of age to get your wristband and buy a tival vendors on the grounds the likes of the $30 at the gate ticket for $22 in advance and $30 at the gate.

Hat Man and his walkabout hats and listen There is a $20 ticket for Military, active and $20 Military at the gate to all day music. The popular Grape Stomp retired, at the gate and VIP tickets are $100. is sponsored by Basin Creek Realty. The cov$100 VIP Sample delicious wines from over 20 vineered stage will host entertainment from the Tickets on sale yards made in the Yadkin Valley and wines Legacy Motown Revue and featuring The at the Yadkin Valley produced by vineyards outside the Valley but Catalinas.

Chamber Office from grapes grown in the Yadkin Valley.

Something new this festival…some 257 Standard Street, wineries are offering a discount if you visit With Spring’s new leaves and blossoming flowers, what better time of year to celebrate their winery on Sunday, MAY 19…must Elkin from 11a to 5p. Elkin Municipal Park is the bring your Yadkin Valley Wine Festival or Eventbrite.com perfect site, secluded, shaded, aesthetically wristband to get your discount: pleasing by a melodious creek to sit by. Take the time to cruise Adagio, Elkin, 10% off per bottle down Main Street for some beautiful vintage store fronts and Carolina Heritage, Elkin, 20% off per case shops but don’t be gone too long because from noon to 4p, Piccione Vineyards, Ronda, 10% per bottle hourly festival drawings give you a chance to win free wine! Sanders Ridge, Boonville, 10% per bottle, A note from Van Coe, owner of Stony Knoll Vineyards in Weathervane, Lexington, buy one get one wine tasting.

Dobson that this is a great time to taste their dry red wines.

“Everyone needs to be very proud of what the Yadkin Valley has accomplished for people to enjoy.” Roaring River Vineyards in Traphill is bringing and pouring its newest wine, a 2016 Chambourcine.

Good things to know: Take exit 82 or 85 from I-77 and follow signs that will guide you to Elkin, the Municipal Park and the Festival.

Parking is handled by the Rescue Squad and proceeds go to the Rescue Squad.

To comply with state alcohol laws and health guidelines, no outside alcohol, coolers, pets or firearms will be permitted on Festival grounds.

Shuttles run, $5/person, all day from area hotels provided by Hometown River Adventures: Fairfield Inn, 336-353-2008, Hampton Inn 336-835-1994 (Elkin), Hampton Inn 336-353-9400 (Dobson), Best Western 336-8335-6000, Days Inn 336-526-6777 and Elkin Inn 336-835-7780.

Grape Stompers in action at the festival!

The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce, is available for any questions at 336-526-1111 or visit yvwf.com

The Yadkin Valley Wine Festival is one of North Carolina’s premier events, where you can meet the wine makers, taste and discover their latest releases.

The Catalinas (left) and the Legacy Motown Review are performing at the YVWF.

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the lights, the look the feeling...

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Open Now thru September Two Days a Week...

Every Tuesday 3:30p-5:30 and Saturday 7:30a-12noon

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at the Yadkin Valley Marketplace in downtown North Wilkesboro

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Ella and Bill Rhodes have been folks we like to consider good longtime Wilkes friends.

As diabetics, Ella strives to keep sugar at a minimum for both she and her husband as she prepares desserts. She creates lots of her own recipes with that concept in mind.

Delicious Cobbler

“A friend at Church told me how to make a

I have used fresh or frozen strawberries, cherries, peaches.”

1/2 cup margarine or butter 1 cup self-rising flour 1/4 cup Splenda or sugar 3/4 cup milk Mix 2 cups of fruit with about 1/2 to 1 cup Splenda or sugar, depending. on the sweetness of the fruit used and about 1/2 cup water Preheat oven to 350°F. Put melted margarine or butter in bottom of a square baking dish.

Combine flour, sweetener, milk.

Pour over melted margarine.

Put fruit over this.

Bake for about 45 minutes.

NOTE: I have also used mixed berries.

We finished a strawberry cobbler tonight after supper!

Not a lot of sugar added Well... not counting what we sprinkled poured on top!

Sorry Ella.

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

How to make this...

“I have been using berries and rhubarb from my freezer, making room for fruit this summer.”

1 pint frozen strawberries 1 pint frozen rhubarb 1 cup Splenda 2 Tablespoons margarine A sprinkle salt About 1 Tablespoon tapioca Pinch of soda (all you can hold between thumb and first finger) Heat all ingredients in a sauce pan.

Use a top and bottom pie crust.

Bake at 375°F. for 30 minutes or until crust is light brown

OK, When we made this pie, We added a dusting of granulated sugar to decorate! ....Barbara

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Walking is an easy, cheap way to get aerobic exercise. Some experts say 30 minutes, three days a week and others say 20 minutes or more of brisk walking EACH day is a great way to get in shape and stay that way.

Don’t dodge potatoes or the pastas—just skip the butter, sour cream, cream sauce or gravy on the top!

Baby your taste buds and cut back on your salt intake by gradually decreasing the amount you use.

Engage in the 4 B’s cooking low-fat meat: Bake, Broil, Boil or BBQ. Allow yourself an occasional slide off the regimen, just not daily!

Breakfast is healthy…not to be skipped to lose weight.

Ask your doctor about taking a daily multiple vitamin/mineral supplement with your orange juice.

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Beets: Marjoram, mint, story, thyme.

Broccoli: Caraway seed, dill, mustard seed, tarragon.

Brussels sprouts: Basil, caraway seed, dill, sage, thyme.

Cabbage: Caraway seed, celery seed, dill, mint, nutmeg, savory, tarragon.

Carrots: Allspice, bay leaves, caraway seed, dill, ginger, mace, marjoram, mint, nutmeg, thyme.

Cauliflower: Caraway seed, dill, mace, rosemary, tarragon.

Cucumbers: Basil, dill, mint, tarragon.

Eggplant: Marjoram, oregano.

Onions: Caraway seed, mustard seed, nutmeg, oregano, sage, thyme.

Peas: Basil, dill, marjoram, mint, oregano, sage, rosemary, savory.

Potatoes: Basil, bay leaves, caraway seed, dill, chives, celery seed, mustard seed, oregano, poppy seed, thyme.

Spinach: Basil, mace, marjoram, nutmeg, oregano.

Squash: Allspice, basil, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, mustard seed, nutmeg, rosemary.

Sweet potatoes: Allspice, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg.

Tomatoes: Basil, bay leaves, celery seed, oregano, sage, sesame seed, tarragon.

Baking Q & A Question What is the difference between yellow cake and white cake?

Answer Both are butter cakes, made using the creaming method.

Both contain butter, sugar, flour and milk.

The difference is that a yellow cake contains just the egg yolks, whereas a white cake contains whole eggs.

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One of the ways we’ll be celebrating our 20th Anniversary is with publishing a long awaited Cookbook featuring recipes and food stories from our Best Yadkin Valley Cooks Feature.

The Winning recipe will be chosen by our food staff and featured in our September/October 2019 magazine and in the Best Cooks Cookbook as we kick off our 20th year.

Winning Recipe Entry receives $100 cash prize!

Mixer winner chosen at random from all entries.

You may enter as many recipes as you like.

Previous Best Yadkin Valley Cooks are also eligible and are automatically entered in the contest.

20 Runner-up winners will be chosen at random and awarded a selection of our logo kitchen gifts.

Contribute a family favorite recipe and you could win a...

KitchenAid Stand Mixer!

The contest is FREE to enter.

Deadline to enter July 15, 2019 Your entry must include: Your name, mailing address, email & phone number Your recipe should include all the preparation steps, pan/dish sizes, timing and ingredients.

Please tell us a bit about the recipe and why it’s special to your family.

(See the Best Cooks feature in this issue and on-line for entry examples)

Mail your entry(s) to: Best Cooks Mixer/Yadkin Valley Magazine 413 Cherry Street, East Bend, NC 27018 email your entry(s): bestcooks@yadkinvalleymagazine.com

Complete rules are listed on yadkinvalleymagazine.com on our Best Yadkin Valley Cooks page.

By entering the contest you give us permission to use your recipe in a cookbook and/or the magazine.

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grill like a pro It is important to preheat your grill for about 15 to 20 minutes. In addition to sanitizing the grates, it will help create a good sear on contact and help prevent sticking.

Food properly seared will increase in flavor and aid in retaining moisture.

For those grillers who choose to use a charcoal grill, a chimney starter is a great investment. Place a ball of newspaper in the bottom of the chimney starter, light the newspaper with a match or lighter and in about 20 minutes you are ready to go.

When grilling meats such as chicken or steak it is important to leave it alone. If you go to flip it and it is resisting, let it go for a little while longer. If you try to flip the meat too early it will cause tearing. Remember to pull meats such as steak off a little early. Carry over cooking will occur when you pull the meat off of the grill. Pulling it off a little early will help prevent overcooking.

Use heat zones when grilling.

This can be accomplished both with charcoal and gas grills.

For charcoal, pile the coals in the middle. Sear foods directly over the coals and then move foods off to the sides where it is cooler.

For a gas grill, keep one side on high for searing then finish foods on the other side being kept on medium.

Both techniques will help prevent charring and burning.

Adding a touch of smoke will boost the flavor! In most supermarkets you can purchase various woodchips such as apple, hickory and mesquite. Be sure to soak the chip n water for a bout 20 minutes prior to use. Loosely bundle the chips in tin foil and place over the flame or charcoal.

The longer you leave the food exposed to the smoke, the deeper the flavor.

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As we leave our food section there’s just time for...

one last sweet bite From our sweet desserts, grandkid pleasing cookbook, here’s a favorite ready to perk up a one young ones day, as they’re off the bus and into grandma’s kitchen.

White Chocolate Cherry Cookies 2/3 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (6-ounce) bag dried cherries 2/3 cup white chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 375°F. Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar together in a medium mixing bowl until light and fluffy.

Add eggs, mixing well after each egg.

Combine oats, flour, baking soda and salt in a separate mixing bowl.

Add to butter mixture in several additions mixing well after each addition.

Stir in dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.

Dough will be heavy. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto UNgreased cookie sheets.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool on a wire rack.

Note: All ovens vary, especially considering an older recipe.

For my oven, it only took 8 minutes to cook and brown my cookies.

Best to test-bake a couple cookies from a vintage recipe first!

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Can you remember your first job?

Ya d k i n • Va l l e y Most folks don’t find that first job to be their dream job but a source of money and that means freedom when you are a teenager! The more different jobs tried the clearer it becomes what is the most pleasing.

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After all, most of us have to work our entire lives and it’s important to realize upfront you work to live, not necessarily live to work. You’ve seen it over and over...those folks who work, work, work and reach a degree of success. Yet deep in our hearts we all realize it is more healthy, physically and mentally, to work hard when we work and play hard when we play...good old balance in life is rather nice if you can do it.

It takes all kinds of jobs and careers to keep our society running as smoothly as we hopefully need it to. We want to introduce lots of people who work at a job they love, where they find success and enjoy being every day of the week.

Honestly we all know some jobs pay more than others, some jobs are voluntary but they are still jobs. While some careers take years of preparation to come to fruition, there lots of jobs out there where a person can climb up the proverbial ladder to reach their own successes and ultimately happiness.

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We welcome Sarah Smith as the new Yadkin Arts Council Executive Director. Sarah defines her job as an opportunity to grow in the arts field.

Her goals for the organization include broadening its reach to the community inside Yadkin County and beyond by expanding types of programming and partnerships with other Triad arts organizations and community partners.

With under a year at her desk in the downtown Yadkin Cultural Arts Center, Sarah is getting to use her vast experience with the Forsyth County Arts Council through her knowledge of facilities, theater, and events management. She has also been able to use her degree in graphic design to help with the marketing and promoting of the Yadkin Arts Council.

Her position as Executive Director oversees the entirety of the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center whose umbrella covers the Willingham Theater, the various gallery spaces, events spaces, the new Willingham Performing Arts Academy, and The Center Bistro (now serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner – as well as free live music on select Friday evenings). Also included in this umbrella is the Yadkin Arts District consisting of artist studios and features monthly art classes.

Needless to say, this all keeps Sarah busy, busy.

It is also safe to say that in addition to managing the arts, Sarah enjoys art as well. She is a lover and creator of abstract art, as her office walls clearly display.

Living in a Winston-Salem loft apartment, Sarah shares her home with her two Chihuahuas, Louie and Sophie, “My city dogs,” as she describes them. Don’t be surprised to be greeted by all as you enter her office.

New eyes, new ideas and talent for the continued development for one of the Yadkin Valley Arts Councils.

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The Very Heart of a Community What would we do without them?...our firefighters. It doesn’t matter if they volunteer or are on the payroll, they wear many hats in every community, large or small.

Ronnie Boles was named NC Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year for 2018.

How proud the folks of tiny East Bend are of him! He grew up watching his rural neighbors, solely volunteer firefighters, rush to calls 24/7.

After high school Ronnie was accepted in the Civil Engineer program at Guilford Tech but before classes started, he changed his major to Fire Protection with his grandfather’s blessing, “Money isn’t everything,” he told him as Ronnie started his 24-year tenure. He continued his training going on to Liberty University for Fire Adminstration.

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fighters on duty. “My home away from home,” he calls Kernersville. Locally he served as Fire Chief from 2012 to 2018 and is still volunteering, now as a Captain working with Cadets.

“The Cadet Program started during the tenure of Chief Gary Martin in the late 1990s. Being in charge of the Cadet Program is a new challenge for me and I am honored to carry on a legacy that Retired Chief Gary Martin helped establish.”

One of his most valued accomplishments is earning recognition for ISO 2018, (Insurance Service Office) for his hometown.

That translates into lower insurance rates for the community’s homeowners. The East Bend department is now in the top 100 fire departments out of NC’s 1,580 plus fire stations.

As with any public servant, military, police, highway patrol, firemen, the family needs recognition too. They too are on call 24/7...no matter if it’s a kid’s ball game or a wedding...the family will respond when their fireman does. Christina, (in the Women’s Auxillary) and Ronnie have two boys, fine young men, also planning to give to their community through their volunteer fire department. Caleb, 16, is already participating in the Cadet Program. As soon as Logan is 14, he says he will join the Cadets too! ”You can see the excitement and passion in their faces in training and when there is a call. Sixteen-year olds can attend selective calls,” commented a proud dad.

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Hannah Johnson Williams, Forest Ranger

Meet people person, Hannah J. Williams. Hannah loved being outside hunting with her sister and dad; even her mom sometimes joined them. “I just wasn’t sure I could ever see myself doing anything indoor constantly.”

After high school, she received a degree in Forestry at Montgomery Community College in Troy and then went to Haywood Community College in Clyde to complete a degree in Fish and Wildlife Management. She competed in both colleges in all timber sports from speed saw, Jack ’n Jill to ax throwing and log rolls. While at Montgomery, she was the only girl up until that point to win top Woodsman of the year.

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A forest ranger since 2007, she has worked in Lincoln and Johnston counties. Background jobs were with the NC Wildlife Commission and NC State Parks and Recreation.

Now Hannah heads up the Forestry Department of Forsyth County. This job requires urban forestry requests and time is spent evenly on fire suppression and water quality inspections as well.

“The fire departments in the county are absolutely the best bunch of guys and gals; they make our jobs so much easier,” states Hannah.

Hannah has assisted with wildland firefighters in the west: as an aircraft base radio operator/take off and landing

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When the Dixie Classic Fair rolls around in the fall, Hannah has a 10-day Forest Service booth to manage. “The booth will be larger this year. Look for us near the barns. Smokey and the rangers will be there to see you. Public education is one of our stronger points here as we interact with the public so often—great or small, we love to do our best to make a difference.”

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Liz Eagle, Davie County Fiction Author If you have found yourself a fan of TV show “Bull” and other court room dramas you will enjoy a book called Blood is Thicker Than Wine, (NOTE: suggested for adult readers only) Author Liz Eagle, retired United States Probation officer from the Middle District of North Carolina after 21 years in law enforcement, has released the first mystery novel of a trilogy.

Living with her husband Chris and their dog in Mocksville, Liz values time with her two children and two step children. She enjoys reading fiction, a must for a burgeoning writer's talent. Relaxing at Cherry Grove, a coastal town she uses in her novel, traveling to western New York and Winston-Salem have taken second seat to sharing the joy ya d ki n va l l e y ma gazi n e.co m

writing has brought her.

Liz grew up in the quaint town of Warsaw, New York, another location she uses in her novel during the 40s era.

The theme is about a family mystery, a cold case unsolved for 73 years that revolves around homemade wine. Lil’s father in the novel is modeled after Liz’s father, a lawyer in real life for over 50 years and the fictional Lil’s husband, Joe, is based on Liz’s husband Chris.

The book starts with the gruesome killings of two young women, the murderer, if alive, still walks free.

Lil, the protagonist, coincidentally a probation officer, inherits multiple boxes of documents on this specific case from her father’s estate upon his death.

Other strong characters and their

histories are woven in gradually. The story becomes more and more dramatic—someone stalks Lil, breaks into her home and even attempts to kill her as her own dramatic past life mingles simultaneously.

With her learned expertise and support help from forensic experts, Liz cleverly pulls together a conclusion to Blood is Thicker Than Wine, prepping the reader to the upcoming sequel.

That passionate smile! It never left her face as she talked about her love of writing and her first book. Liz’s career background and dedication to facts has resulted in a spine teaser. And, it’s the first of more to come.

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Following A Path PEOPLE

Bill and Carole Hampton’s Charis, Christian Books & Gifts

The road to Mount Airy for Bill Hampton and wife, Carole, was a winding one. When they finished their careers in retail sales management and customer service, they had no real plan in mind about what to do next. Always involved with a church, they were simply looking for something more. With grown children living their own lives, Carole says, “I’m refired for the Lord; we don’t believe in retirement!”

A year in the Tennessee mountains helped their direction. They enrolled in the Charis Bible College in Colorado where the couple participated in mission work. Upon graduating, they drove to Charlotte for a week long Tent Meeting and a visit with their grandchildren. It was at this gathering that a participant invited them to come to Mount Airy every Tuesday evening to teach a Bible study.

The commitment would be for a year—a weekly drive from Pineville to Mount Airy. About half way through that year, Bill and Carole discovered they had found something they really liked...a really nice community, good people and a path God wanted them to follow.

The Hamptons began the Charis Ministry of the Foothills mainly for aiding seniors in the community, providing rides to doctors, grocery shopping and whatever was needed. They chose the name Charis, because it was the name of their college, and they love the meaning, “grace” in Greek.

Their Christian Book & Gift Shop is part of an outreach mission for the couple. “We believe everyone should be able to own a Bible in their home,” says Bill, “and that’s why we sell all our Bibles at large discounts.” The shop carries a huge selection that includes multiple different versions. Actually all the shop’s books are sold off retail prices, including inspirational titles. Using their retail experiences, they stay on top of merchandise. Lots of new things arrive weekly. “But Bibles are our specialty,” says Carole, “They are our best sellers, that includes words of love, that’s needed for people, regions and the world.”

From tee shirts imprinted with positive thoughts to yard signs their selection of gifts that profess a belief in living a Christian life line the walls of the shop.

If a good cup of coffee is in your plans, well that is just another reason to visit. Profits go back into the store and fund Charis mission projects.

As they banter around thoughts about expanding, they are planning to renovate the upstairs floor of their store to offer a meeting space.

Bill and Carole, always listening for God’s direction, to be a source of strength for others, to share in others’ burdens and help celebrate the joys of life.

God blesses those who bless others.

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How Can I Help: Community Involvement WRITER

Wendi Hartup PHOTOGRAPHS Courtesy NC Sierra Club Foothills Group Have you ever heard of John Muir?

Often referred to as the "Father of the National Parks," he was and still remains one of the most influential naturalists in America. In the mid 1800s he wrote hundreds of articles that inspired national attention of nature's beauty and ecological importance. He was such an eloquent writer that he influenced President Teddy Roosevelt and US Congress to conserve Yosemite as the first national park in 1890. Two years later he cofounded the Sierra Club, the first environmental organization in America.

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Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act. The North Carolina Chapter of the Sierra Club advocates across the state and in our capitol, from the mountains to the coast, for a clean, healthy North Carolina safe for both current and future citizens.

Locally the NC Sierra Club Foothills Group was started in 1973. The Foothills Group covers Surry, Stokes, Forsyth, Yadkin, Davie and Davidson counties. In the early years, they worked to preserve the New River, successfully lead the fight to acquire lands to make Stone Mt. North Carolina's largest State Park and waged a battle with Duke Power over plans to build a nuclear power plant in Davie County near Mocksville. Their present-day focus is on climate change—ultimately wanting to see the proliferation of renewable en-

ergy sources and the jobs that come with it. They currently have a membership of 1253 members in these six counties.

The mission of the NC Sierra Club Foothills Group is to explore, enjoy and protect the wild places of the earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystem and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.

The Foothills Group has monthly program meetings and all kinds of events families can get involved with depending on the activity of interest. The Group regularly meets on the second Thursday of each month (except July, August and December) at the Family Services Building, 1200 Broad St., Winston Salem. The free meetings start at 7p with short updates on issues concerning the group and upcoming events followed with presenters who share their knowledge on topics to inform and stimulate attendees to become more involved. In January, the speaker talked continued on page 110 yad kin valleyma gaz ine.com

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By Adrienne Roethling, Garden Curator of Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden adrienne@pjcbg.org

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FOR ALL THE RIGHT SEASONS When we think of bulbs, our minds automatically go to tulips, daffodils and other spring bloomers.

There are often underused bulbs that provide gardens with color from January to December.

Weather depending, of course.

This topic could go on for several pages but here are some easy to find bulbs, easy on the budget and are star performers for the Southern gardener.

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Consider waking your gardens up earlier in the season with splashes of color from the use of these winter performing bulbs. In the piedmont region of NC, one can expect blooms as early as late January or in some cases, sooner.

Crocus will be the dominant early performer and flowers are brightly colored shades of purple, yellow and white.

Some are large and small while others have two colors in one. They are not as costly as other bulbs so consider planting large masses. Another bulb that appears early are the winter aconites or Eranthus. Though, they cost a bit more, when happy, they will spread by seeds.

Small rosette of leaves produces a buttercup-like flower. Hardy cyclamen is another spreader by seed when happy bulb. Heart shaped leaves give rise to little, pink or white nodding flowers.

Spring is the season where most bulbs outshine other plants in the garden. Tulips are the queens of flowers while daffodils with their Alice-in-Wonderland like features brighten the day.

With so many varieties of spring blooming bulbs to choose, one can achieve color, texture and form. Snowdrops provide a delicate finish with their nodding, pure white flowers. Ornamental onions such as Allium giganteum provide height as well as the early blooming glads…Gladiolus communis. Most ornamental onions and the species glad bloom in May which makes a good bridge between spring and summer bulb season.

cyclamen & eranthis

Gladioulus daleni- “Halloweenie”

If you think about it, there are a lot of perennials with bulbous roots, alstroemeria, canna, elephant ears and dahlias have roots with the same energy storing system. A garden full of summer flowering bulbs will always be a vibrant garden.

Good drainage or not, sun or shade, no problem, there are bulbs for every condition it seems. If you are looking for something unusual but equally stunning, look at the varieties of lilies, especially the martagon and recurved forms. Flowers hang upside down while the petals curve backwards, like little umbrellas. A summer garden is a must for the, should I say it, hurricane lilies or nekked ladies or surprise lilies. It doesn’t matter what you call them, but Lycoris pop up in places often forgotten. You plant them one year and they flower maybe 5 years later. Lycoris radiat seems to flower year after year with no problem. Another stunning and reliable performer are the oxblood lilies or Rhodophiala. A great Southern bulb with outward having trumpets of red or pink flowers. Standing at just 6” tall, they are perfect for smaller or rock gardens. yad kin valleyma gaz ine.com

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Lycoris radiata A few late season bulbs to offer one last hurrah before the dead of winter sets in includes another hardy cyclamen. Cyclamen hederifolium begins flowering in late summer and will last for about 3 months. Nodding flowers of pink and white sit above the spear-shaped leaves. I bet you never imagined a gladiolus flowering during the Halloween holiday. Gladiolus dalenii ‘Halloweeni’ does just that. Reaching 3’ tall, blue, narrow leaves give way to stems with orange and yellow flowers.

And, don’t forget to finish the growing season with fall blooming crocus and colchicums. Crocus sativus which produces saffron show off their vibrant blue flowers and the colchicums look like dancing waterlily like flowers.

Rhodophiala

There you have it, a year of bulbs, and an opportunity to expand the garden with color. If you visit Brent & Becky’s Bulbs website, they guide you on proper planting time. The winter and spring bulbs will be shipped and ready for planting now while summer and fall bulbs will be shipped and ready for planting in spring.

My suggestion is to avoid the box stores as the chilling period has been dramatically altered which may cause bulbs to rot. I know it’s tempting as prices are usually minimal, but you’ll get better quality with a reputable business.

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A Family of Green Thumbs

Above: Michelle, Joe and April. Below the nursery sales center on Lasley Road

It’s an enjoyable experience to stroll through rows and rows of fresh growing things at Joe’s Landscaping—an 85 acre dynasty of shrubs and trees—all under the management of sisters Michelle and April. There are 37 greenhouses, five full-time employees and four seasonal workers and their father, Joe, founder of Joe’s Landscaping & Nursery, who still doesn’t hesitate to jump in a tractor trailer to go get a load of pine needles.

Joe worked at RJR as a finished carpenter and worked at landscaping on his own. In 1964, Joe and his wife, Esther went into landscaping full time.

They began as a landscaping company and added a nursery division to sell additional plants to fellow landscapers. As the years progressed, the nursery division grew larger and began to accommodate residential customers also.

Eventually the landscaping division was phased out to focus total attention on the public and their nursery needs.

Both Marion girls grew up working in the family business that is now 55 years old. Joe shared, “The girls worked in every aspect of the business.” After high school Michelle attended UNC-Greensboro for merchandising and worked with Piedmont Airlines/US Air for a decade before returning to the nursery.

April studied banking and finance at Forsyth Tech. They realized working for themselves at the nursery was more suitably with their lifestyle of home and family. Michelle does billing and payroll since her mother's retirement and April deals with the sales office. Tommy Phelps, Michelle’s husband, manages the “growing” operation of the nursery.

We were completely impressed listening to Michelle and April conduct business and participate in the interview at the same time. The phone calls were continuous as customers came through the door wanting specific plants, trees and mulch/pine needles, fertilizer…

Michelle offered honest advice on planting to every eager spring gardener…warning them to wait a few more days to avoid the possibility of a late spring frost that would nip buds and blossoms. Sure enough we had a freezing 32° one morning that week and snow the very next day!

The phone calls wanted to know when specific plants would be put in the retail area and the sisters told the

callers, “When Joe’s plants are out— you know it’s time to plant!”

Today, labor has turned out to be one of the biggest hurdles in the business of growing plants. Nursery work needs folks who like being outside in any season and don’t mind getting their hands dirty, their brows sweaty, but love seeing their hard work blossom into something beautiful.

Joe's Landscaping & Nursery is run by two sisters Michelle and April who serve the customers daily in their roles as bookeeper and sales manager and “plant” managers! And of course, Dad is still involved in the everyday and big picture details.

It wasn’t necessary to ask the sisters’ favorite part of their work…it was obvious as they worked with their customers that they love what they do.

Being behind the counter or heading out to the nursery beds to help pick out the just right combination of plants, offering advice on planting and sharing knowledge on care, means those plants born and raised at Joe’s come with some mighty “solid” roots.

You can’t miss the nursery as it parallels US-421 outside Lewisville.

Growing plants waiting for their time to head to the sale center.

Joe’s Landscaping & Nursery Co. 705 Lasley Road, Lewisville 336-766-6513 Monday-Friday 7:30-4:00 Saturday 8:00-12:00 (April–June till 4:00) www.joeslandscapingandnursery.com ya dki n va l l e y ma gazi n e.com

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Fennel WRITER

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Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a flowering plant in the carrot family. Native to the Mediterranean region, fennel is one of Italy's most popular vegetables.

Most fennel available in American markets is grown in California. The type you'll find (Florence fennel) has a bulblike base, stalks like celery and feathery leaves resembling Queen Anne's lace.

A tall plant that can grow five feet high, fennel has hollow, blue green stems, flat umbels of greenish yellow florets and feathery foliage. Fennel is a tricky herb to grow, but its edible seeds, leaves and stems make it worth the effort. Fennel can be grown from seed and then after the growing season, dig up the taproots and put them in sand in a cool cellar. Then next spring, trim the roots a bit and replant them about a yard apart.

The feathery leaves and the seeds have a sweet anise flavor. It is high in vitamin C, vitamin B-6 and is also a good source of calcium, fiber and potassium.

Fennel seeds are used in teas and tinctures as a digestive aid, expectorant, and a tonic for the spleen, kidneys and reproductive system. Fennel has been used by the Cherokee to soothe digestion in infants, and was also given to woman during childbirth. The Pomo Indians 84

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used fennel as an eyewash, a digestive aid and the Hopi used fennel as a tobacco substitute for smoking.

An evaluation published in the "Journal of Enthnopharmacology" found that fennel contains estrogen-like compounds which can have a notable effect on human hormones. They noted fennel has a long history of use as a treatment for lactation problems, infertility and pregnancy complications. Fennel also contains Choline that helps with sleep, muscle movement, learning and memory.

Fennel has a crunchy texture and mildly sweet flavor, making it a pleasant addition to any dish, whether eaten raw or cooked. To prepare fennel, cut the stalks off the bulb at the base where they sprout and slice the bulb vertically. Prepare the fennel leaves, stalks and bulb in a variety of ways, including: soup stock, crisp salads or roasting with vegetables such as onions, celery and carrots. Fennel stalks can take the place of celery in soups and stews. Use fennel seeds to flavor meat dishes, breads or enjoy a cup of fennel tea after a meal to aid in digestion.

Apple Fennel Salad 1 fennel bulb, core removed 1 apple (preferably Granny Smith), thinly sliced 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 Tablespoons olive oil Thinly slice (approx. 2 mm) fennel and put into iced water for a few minutes to add crispness. Remove the fennel from the water and add sliced apple, vinegar, olive oil and a touch of your favorite sweetener (we prefer honey). Toss and enjoy!

NOTE: In this recipe we used thinly sliced fennel and apple. As an alternative method, you can slice them again, creating more of a stick texture. You can also add orange slices or pecans.

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Spring has sprung and the world is coming alive! What a wonderful time of year it is. It seemed the winter would never end and now the birds are singing. The peep frogs are peeping and the crickets are chirping. Life is good! Now is the time of year that all that cold weather work outside really pays off. Now you can actually start to drop those seeds and plant your plugs and get this garden party started.

Our vegetable garden should be calling out to us about now. It is longing for its usual capture of tiny seeds that it will nurture and grow. Deciding what to plant can be based on your preferences or your needs. Either way you can put those seed directly into the ground now with all the confidence that the tiny, tender plants that will soon emerge, are safe.

Tomatoes are a staple that we find in just about every garden. They are easy to grow and give us enough fruit to provide for our family and usually some neighbors too. These are also good options for your patio plot or container garden. You can grow these from seed that you put straight in the ground but you may find greater success if you start them indoors, acclimate them to sunshine, and transplant the seedlings to your garden. Or you may simply buy young plants from your local nursery or garden center. That is the easiest way. Loose, well-drained soil is best for these plants and they thrive in full sun. Consistent moisture in well-drained soil is a must. You will need to stake or cage your tomato plants and do not remove any leaves that may be shading some of the fruit. Follow these simple guidelines and you will have fresh tomatoes in no time. There is nothing quite as delicious as a fresh tomato sandwich on a hot summer day, unless it is one with basil leaves on top.

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should have plenty of peppers to pick. Peppers are not frost tolerant and need warm soil, so they definitely need to be planted after the threat of frost, which in our zone, zone 7, is usually around the middle of May. The plant itself is an attractive addition to any garden. Some smaller peppers such as banana peppers or jalapeĂąo peppers are often used in pots for their ornamental properties as the peppers will turn to bright red on the vine if not harvested in their green stage.

Lettuces can be sown straight into the ground and fare much better through the early season than in the hottest part of the growing season.

However, you can still grow this crunchy favorite nearly all year long with properly timed re-sowing of new seeds. This leafy lovely will attract critters to your garden so you may need to take some precautions such as fencing or netting to keep the nibblers away. Or this can be put into containers and grown quite successfully.

Cucumbers while some will use a trellis or even wooden stakes and some twine. Whatever you choose for your cucumbers, it is good practice to keep the actual cucumbers off of the ground while they grow. This will prevent premature rot and allows the cucumber to grow uniformly. The key to an abundant cucumber crop is consistent watering.

These are just a few of the available choices for your vegetable garden.

But what about the flowers? Maybe you prefer blooms to veggies or maybe you are a gardener of both! Either way we could not talk about spring gardening without mentioning the bloomers.

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are not frost tolerant at all you want to make sure you don’t get them outdoors too soon. These beauties love full sun but they do appreciate a reprieve in the evenings, especially in hotter climates.

They like their soil a bit on the dry side.

After a thorough watering they appreciate fast draining soil. Pinching them back will keep them looking bushy and not so leggy. The blossoms also need to be broken off as they fade. Most people grow this plant in containers. In the right spot though, they can be planted into the ground and either pulled up at the onset of cooler weather or you can take cuttings to start for next year. Keep in mind that in zone 7 this is not a perennial plant.

Let’s hear it for impatiens! Who doesn’t love these gems of the garden?

For a few years they were not seen as often due to a wide spread disease issue.

Now, with new varieties that have been bred to resist disease we expect to see a rise in their popularity again. They will produce an abundance of flowers if they

are placed in filtered light or morning sun where they can spend part of their day in the shade. These are excellent container flowers or if placed in the right location they make very dramatic border plants.

One of my favorites is the petunia.

These are some of the easiest flowers to grow. They complement any porch or landscape. These summer bloomers will tolerate some shade but really show off their blooming power in full sun. If you will remove the fading blooms, your petunias will be encouraged to produce many more. This plant will produce blooms into early fall with regular watering and a water soluble fertilizer.

Some of the newer varieties such as Supertunias, don’t need the dead blooms picked off.

Finally, the one plant that really needs to be in your plans whether you choose vegetable gardening or flower gardening or both, is the marigold.

These come in many different varieties and are certainly beautiful, but what

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makes them so beneficial is their ability to deter pests of all sorts. While it is their scent that deters some nibblers and suppresses nematodes, it is their attractiveness that draws Japanese beetles and slugs to them. Providing a food source so that they leave the other members of your garden family alone. A beautiful sacrifice from a beautiful plant.

These are only a tiny portion of all the possibilities for your garden and every garden is as unique as the gardener. When we finally make it to these first days of the planting season, it seems to stir a joy in our hearts that only gardening can. My hope is that each of us can reach for a tiny hand and look into some very young eyes and pass this joy right along, as it is the future of our world that lies beneath the soil and the roots of our families that lie just beneath our skin. When the two come together it builds a hope for the future and memories for all time.

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Lauren Urrea, PA-C

Do you remember what it was like to sleep until you naturally wake up, slide out of bed, eat breakfast at your leisure, and emerge outside with nothing planned but outdoor summertime fun in the sun? Me neither. It’s a distant memory, now blurred by the constant and ever growing list of responsibilities that come with adulthood. I do, however, live it vicariously through my children each year. What had been 10 months of “hurry up…get dressed…stop talking and eat!”quickly turns into a more leisurely routine for them, and their relief is almost tangible.

With the end of the school year and beginning of summer, my clinic also sees the end of all the quickly spreading illness

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that spreads like wildfire in the schools.

The flu and strep throat have for the most part retreated, most of the upper respiratory viruses have dwindled down, and even allergies have started to calm.

No longer restricted to a germ-laden classroom with four cement walls, children can finally get some fresh air and return to the outside world of imagination for weeks at a time. As a practitioner at a Family Practice, that is exactly what I recommend. It can be easy to let them stay indoors glued to a screen, but being outside offers so many more benefits to their overall health.

For example, the sun is the most natural source of Vitamin D, which is absorbed through your skin. Vitamin D can help

improve fatigue, muscle aches, wound healing, immunity, etc. I still recommend using appropriate sunscreen if your child plans to be outdoors to help reduce their risk of sunburn, and more importantly to help prevent skin cancer in the future. If you apply sunscreen correctly, you should be applying it about every 30 minutes. If time passes and they wind up looking like a red tomato despite your efforts, you should immediately apply aloe vera (straight from the plant would be ideal, but there are other over the counter creams/gels). If this is not helpful, I recommend calling your doctor’s office to see what therapy they may be able to offer to help. For severe sunburn, your child needs to be evaluated.

Being outdoors also improves your child’s health by promoting them to be more active. With the rates of childhood obesity ever increasing, I frequently advise parents in our clinic to be creative about ways their children can get more exercise in the summer time, especially if they have otherwise been mostly sedentary during the school year. I am biased towards swimming, as I swam competitively for about 12 years, but I highly recommend it because of the total body workout that it provides. It improves strength, endurance, lung capacity, etc. yad kin valleyma gaz ine.com

More than anything, I recommend trying to be active together. Your children are watching you daily and it influences the way they will one day make decisions about their own health. If they see you making efforts to be active and have fun outdoors, they will often want to do it as well. Consider making it a nightly routine to walk or ride bikes together!

I’ve also noticed with summer there is an improvement of mood and mental illness. Most of the patients I treat for depression will admit their symptoms improve as summer approaches, but then worsen during the winter time. I’m sure not having school is a primary factor for children, but I also think there is something to be said about the way increased outdoor activities can improve their overall mentality. This is especially true for the ways outdoor organized sports teams help children grow socially by teaching them how to work in groups toward a common goal.

In the past I have seen other parents joke about the dread of summertime because of the added stress of having to find ways to keep children entertained all day. I can relate to that stress and have joked about it myself, however, I think we can all agree that the joy summer brings for our children is worth it.

This summer, try to look forward to the ways that extra time will improve your child’s health. I think you may be surprised by the ways it will subsequently also help yours! I can honestly say that after a long day at work, there are few things as precious to me as sitting on the back porch watching the kids chase fireflies. If that isn’t good medicine for the soul, I don’t know what is.

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Summer Sun-Safety Protect Yourself & Your Family from the Sun’s Damaging Rays My worst sunburn ever was from laying out on an overcast day. I didn’t expect to get much of a tan, let alone sunburnt, given the conditions. I was especially unconcerned since I couldn’t see any color change at the time. But by evening, my skin was pinkish-red and the pain set in. I couldn’t wear clothes and had to call in sick for two days.

Aside from a series sunburn, there are other equally important reasons to take extra precautions in the sun, especially during the hot summer months.

Skin cancer is the most widely recognized health problem resulting from sun exposure. To reduce your risk, avoid afternoon sun. Apply sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher at least 15 minutes before you go out and then reapply every two hours. Look for products carrying the Skin Cancer Foundation’s blue seal of approval. Wear clothing that cov90

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The sun’s rays also damage our eyes.

Exposure can cause cataracts as well as damage to part of the retina, cornea and lens. Cheryl Khanna, M.D. of Mayo Clinic recommends wearing sunglasses that block 99 to 100% of UVA and UVB rays. Also, some sunglass designs offer better protection. The best designs to block out as much UV rays as possible are wrap around or close fitting glasses.

The risks of dehydration and heat exhaustion also increase during warmer months. It’s important to drink several glasses of water every day of the year, but especially during the summer months. If you’ll be in the sun or heat for any length of time, carry plenty of water with you. Better yet, carry sports drinks, since they contain electrolytes.

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Now, some special considerations for babies. Sun exposure also increases the risk of cancer to children. This is of particular concern for babies because of their sensitive skin. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, a sunburn on a baby can be much more serious and result in high fever, dehydration, blistering and heatstroke.

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The Headache & Neck Connection Patients with headaches also commonly complain of neck pain. This relationship is the rule, not the exception and therefore, treatment for headaches must include treatment of the neck to achieve optimum results. The term “cervicogenic headaches” has been an longtime accepted term because of the intimate connection between the neck and head. there are many anatomical reasons why neck problems result in headaches: • The first 3 nerves exiting the spine in the upper neck go directly into the head penetrating the muscles at the top of the neck, near the attachments to the skull.

Any excess pressure on these nerves by the muscles or spinal joints will result in irritation and subsequent pain.

• Problems located in the upper neck will often result in pain radiating up from the base of the skull/upper neck over the top of the skull to the eyes and/or face.

• Injury anywhere in the neck can result in spasm and pain in these large muscle groups.

• Other interconnections between the 2nd cervical nerve and trigeminal/5th cranial nerve include communication with the 7th cranial/facial nerve, the 9th cranial/glassopharyngeal nerve, and the 10th cranial/vagus nerve. These connections can affect facial muscle strength/movements, taste, tongue and throat movements and stomach complaints such as nausea from these 3 cranial nerve interconnections, respectively.

When patients seek treatment for headaches, a thorough examination of the neck, upper back and cranial nerves is routinely performed for the above reasons. It is common to find upper cervical movement and vertebral alignment problems present in patients complaining of headaches. Tender points located between the shoulder blades, along the upper shoulders, on the sides of the neck and at the base of the skull are commonly found. Pain often radiates from the tender point over the top of the skull when pressure is applied in the upper neck/base of the skull area. Tenderness on the sides of the head, in the temples, over the eyes, and near the jaw joint are also common.

Traction or pulling the head to stretch the neck is often quite pain relieving and is often performed as part of the chiropractic visit. It can be applied at home with the use of a home cervical traction unit.

Chiropractic adjustments applied to the fixated or misaligned vertebra in the upper neck often brings very satisfying relief to the headache sufferer. Exercises that promote movement in the neck, as well as strengthening exercises, are helpful in both reducing headache pain and in preventing occurrences, especially with stress or tension headaches.

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What Is a Stroke?

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Jessica O. Wall, MPH

Sometimes it takes a tragedy for something of importance to really get the attention it needs. The passing of actor Luke Perry at the age of 52 came as a shock to many. His cause of death: a massive stroke.

This came as a surprise, mostly, because preconceived notions are that stroke victims are older and less active. So when a younger, active person suffers a stroke, it gets our attention. Even more so if the stroke is severe enough that they pass away.

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What is a stroke? How does it damage the brain? There are two types of stroke. The first is when something blocks a blood vessel, which prevents blood from getting to an area of the brain. The other is when a blood vessel bursts, and blood cannot be carried to an area of the brain. In either case, the brain will begin to lose function without the needed oxygen carried within the blood.

The area of the brain not getting the needed oxygen will be damaged or will die.

You may begin to wonder how common strokes are. Actually, pretty common. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), “Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of serious disability for adults.” About 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke each year, which equates to a stroke occurring every 40 seconds. Worse yet, for us North Carolinians, according to the American Heart Association, “The country’s highest death rates from stroke are in the southeastern United States.”

May is National Stroke Awareness month. The purpose of this health intervention initiative is to shine a light on the ways stroke can be prevented and how to respond quickly if you or someone you know is showing signs and symptoms of a stroke. With a stroke, time is very important! Both prevention of and response to strokes can be easily remembered with these simple acronyms:

ABCs and FAST. The ABCs of stroke prevention include: Aspirin: Aspirin may help lower your risk for stroke.

But do not take aspirin if you think you’re having a stroke.

It can make some types of stroke worse.

Blood Pressure: Control your blood pressure.

Cholesterol: Control your cholesterol.

Smoking: Quit smoking or don’t start.

Other things you can do to prevent stroke and lead an overall healthier lifestyle include better nutrition, getting regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding alcohol. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or heart disease, be sure to keep these in check and to take your medications as prescribed.

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According to the CDC, the following may be signs of a stroke: -Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.

-Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech.

-Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.

-Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination.

-Sudden severe headache with no known cause.

If you think you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, call 9-1-1 right away. Acting fast can prevent death or permanent disability.

The acronym FAST has been developed to educate people on what to look for. This simple test includes:

Face: Ask the person to smile.

Does one side of the face droop?

Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

Time: If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

If you are concerned you or someone you know is having a stroke call 9-1-1 so EMS can arrive and transport you or them to the hospital.

Like is mentioned above, time is very important. EMS can begin to evaluate the symptoms and can administer emergency care in route to the hospital. They may even determine you need to be transported to a certain type of facility based on your symptoms and response to treatment.

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Mark your calendars for the annual Mount Airy Farm Fest, where you and yours can experience the rich agricultural history of Surry County and surrounding areas, while sampling tasty treats, shopping for handmade items from a variety of vendors, playing games, listening to musicians jamming on the street and checking out tractors of all makes and models. Clogging and square dancing will also be part of the line-up.

The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Office in Dobson is teaming up with the Mount Airy Downtown Business Association headed by Philip Marsh and with Gail Hiatt of Mount Airy Tractor Toyland to make this a truly magnificent experience for everyone. “In past years our Farm Fest event has really grown and this year will be bigger and better than ever,” Marsh explained. “We definitely appreciate the support of our local farmers.”

“Farm Fest pays homage to our farming heritage and allows people to experience a simpler time,” Hiatt said. “It reminds us of the way things used to be.”

Sponsored by Scenic Automotive Group, Rogers Realty, Southern States, and a grant from the NC Arts Council, this family fun event has something for children of all ages. You won’t want to miss the mechanical bull, pony rides, cakewalks, face painting or the watermelon seed-spitting contest. Of course, the live animals will allow you the opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with everything from chickens to horses to cows and pigs. Plants will be for sale on Main Street. Numerous

organizations will have handouts and demonstrations, and the stores downtown will be open for business as usual.

The festivities begin on Friday, when the town closes off the streets for a one-of-a-kind parade, beginning at 6p.

Dozens of tractors will roar down Main Street with the children’s tractor parade bringing up the rear. “We anticipate as many as 60 to 80 tractors in the parade. The children are encouraged to ride their toy tractors, cars and bikes, as well,” Hiatt said. There’s no entry fee for the children. Every child with a riding toy is welcome to participate.

In addition to tractors, craft and food vendors, music and dancing, there will be all sorts of activities to pique your interest. For example, the folks from Indian Trail are setting up a booth where the children can make their own teddy bears.

The Mount Airy Museum of Regional History’s Junior Docents will be on hand in the museum’s courtyard to teach and play old-time games, with Master spinner Hannah Smith of Durham demonstrating fiber spinning. Be sure to visit the quilt display and the blacksmith exhibition.

Did I mention there will be fresh made donuts and BBQ and funnel cakes and ice cream? There’s plenty of free parking and public restrooms are available.

At 7p on Saturday evening, the Whitetop Mountain Band will be performing at the Earle Theatre. Admission to the concert is $10/$12.

“This is one great and wonderful event for family and friends,” Marsh concluded.

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NC Trail Days is a brand new festival debuting in Elkin and the Yadkin Valley May 31 to June 2, jam packed with something for everyone. Spend the day or the weekend. Hike, bike, climb, run, paddle and explore local food, heritage and culture. Come out and be a part of this grand opening event.

Festival Director Denise Lyons says, “NC Trail Days is an opportunity for our community to come together to celebrate the wonderful trail network that so many volunteers and land owners have created here. We are fortunate to be at the confluence of several important trails. The NC Mountains to Sea Trail, the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail and the Yadkin River Blueway Trail all coming together in downtown Elkin. In addition to those, we have built so many fantastic spur trails and a destination-worthy single track mountain bike trail just off Elkin's Municipal Park that we feel we can now show them off and invite everyone in the region to come and see what Elkin and the Yadkin Valley has to offer.”

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community undertaking by Elkin,” explains Mayor Sam Bishop. It will bring in thousands of visitors and provide us the opportunity to showcase our trails and the entire region. People will see the gem of a place we have here.”

Dr. Bill Blackley, whom I call a the Trail Warrior, told me about the trail momentum in Elkin, “The Elkin Valley Trails Association, (EVTA), and community citizens have been busy as bees building a hive...giving four to five thousand volunteer hours per year in building a unique trails system for hikers, runners, walkers, paddlers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, paddlers, stroller pushers, anglers, birders, wildflower aficionados, trail art enthusiasts and more over the last eight years as we have developed the greater Elkin/Jonesville area in Wilkes, Surry and Yadkin between Stone Mountain and Pilot Mountain State Parks into a trail town and haven for outdoor adventures to add to wineries, breweries, culinary arts, music, antiques, a cool arts scene all enriching what's happening all around in this area.”

The EVTA has played a significant roll in creating this event that will no doubt transform Elkin and the region into a national trail hub. RG Absher, Director of the Yadkin Valley Greenway, noted, “The EVTA is very visible in the community and took the initiative to pull this together, working with many other organizations. Their leadership in trails, with the ability to provide workshops and recruit volunteers, has made them successful. As a result we have many trail partners and sponsors working together.” Absher pointed out the event is already getting national attention and is registered as an official part of National Trail Day. He added, “People don’t realize 39 different trail systems have been identified in the Yadkin Valley Heritage Corridor. All these trails help promote and give opportunity for children and adults to get out, explore their surroundings, find their history and culture, experience nature.”

The oldest recognized trail in the area is a National Park trail most agree should take front and center stage in securing recognition as a National Trail Commu-

nity: The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. The Wilkes-Surry Chapter of the Overmountain Victory Trail Association, a friends group of the OVNHT will be setting up a living history encampment for visitors on Friday and Saturday under the oaks at the Heritage and Trail Center. This area was known as the Surry Muster Fields in 1780 when local citizen soldiers gathered before marching to Kings Mountain.

Chapter President Taylor Osborne shared what motivates this group to volunteers to set up camp, sleep in tents and cook over open fires, “This Trail is important to the community because Elkin is home to a National Park, yet many don’t know that. Nationally the story of the Overmountain Men is key to our history because in the world of British General Sir Henry Clinton the Battle of Kings Mountain was “The first link in a chain of evils that led to the total loss of America.” We will be setting up a living history encampment that will focus on the events leading up to, and somewhat after the battle of Kings Mountain, as well as a focus on the battle itself. There are so many aspects of the Kings Mountain Campaign that are overlooked, like how if effected civilians, how if effected the main armies both British and Patriot, as well as what it was like to be a Loyalist at this time. Friday, May 31st will be a school program for local high schools with different period demonstrations and activities like colonial dancing and musket firings. Saturday, June 1st will be a public living history day with period demonstrations and history talks. Planning this event gives me, as well as the Wilkes/Surry Chapter, the chance to bring the local Revolutionary War history to life. There is so much more to the story of the Wilkes and Surry Militias that is overlooked, that we as a chapter want to get out to the public.”

The late Joe Hicks was one of the most faithful and ardent ambassadors for the Elkin trails system and particularly for the Overmountain Trail. He said, “This means a lot because of the importance of these trails. I am so glad to be a part of them. I love it—the whole thing—and to see this great gathering focusing on history as well as great outdoor adventures. So many people working together including the Sons of ya dki n va l l e y w ee ke n d s .co m

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the American Revolution, (SAR). I’ve been involved with the OVTA since they first started doing programs here and the EVTA , (Elkin Valley Trails Association) and the Mountain to Sea over eight years.” It is worthy to note that one of Joe’s ancestors, at just age 16, mustered here and went with the Surry Militia to Kings Mountain.

Right next door to the encampment site is the new Heritage and Trail Center, Office of the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce and Headquarters for the NC Trail Days.

During festival time the Center will display a quilt show featuring local quilters in addition to a NC quilt measuring 9x18 feet, made by quilt guilds from all across the state. Chamber President, Myra Cook says, “This region is full of treasures waiting be experienced like the quilts. Visitors coming to the festival will see what a lovely area we live and work in. There is plenty of keep folks busy, like wineries, antiquing and theater.”

One activity Dr. Blackley will be leading is a hike to the Piedmont Village

Native American Dig where Eric Jones, Wake Forest Archeologist, will be talking about original Americans in this area, showing artifacts found in the area, talking about history, culture and there may be an opportunity to shake a pottery shard sifter. Participants should meet at Hometown River Co. in Jonesville at 2p on Friday, the 31st. The trail length is about 1.5 miles.

Lyons, a founding member of the Elkin Valley Trails Association has been involved in trail development in the Elkin area since its inception. She and another EVTA member, Bob Hilliard, have both had experience with Appalachian Trail Days in Damascus, VA. which they helped organize in 1999. The two both knew what trails and a trail festival could do for Elkin. “When Explore Elkin offered to partner with the EVTA last year, we knew we would have the support to make NC Trail Days a reality.

We inspired each other and have kept the passion alive for building our trail network. NC Trail Days has grown out of that passion and I am honored to be

the first Festival Director.” She encourages everyone to come out with their friends and family to experience this exciting event.

NC Trail Days will include, mountain biking, fly fishing for kids, Saturday Farmers’ Market, Trail parade, talks on long distance hiking, yoga, Mountain to Sea Trail, Yadkin Valley Greenway, 12 guided trails, horse trails, food trucks, vendors, kids nature workshops, wine trails, art, canoeing and a fun family flotilla on the Yadkin River Sunday morning. Meet amazing volunteer citizens, savor our restaurants, wineries/breweries, feel the energy we feel, take in some music at the Reeves and learn about our paddle opportunities, hiking, biking—see how beautiful a place we have to live, work and play.

To learn more about Trail Days and view a full schedule of events visit NC Trail Days.com or stop by the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce located at 257 Standard Street, Elkin, one block south of the Elkin Library, open Monday through Friday, 9a to 5p.

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Yadkin Valley Magazine—through both print and website—reaches many readers. These readers, though, may not know much about the significance of the magazine’s name. Many in NC, even long-time residents, see the Yadkin River and its basin only from the numerous bridges crossing its meandering path starting with the headwaters near Blowing Rock, NC. Even fewer stop to think in terms of the Yadkin, NC’s second largest river, forming a defining boundary for the NC counties of Wilkes, Surry, Yadkin, Forsyth, Davie, Davidson, Rowan, Staley, and Montgomery before becoming known as the Pee Dee River rolling into South Carolina.

The Yadkin’s journey ends as it spills into the Atlantic Ocean near Georgetown.

The Yadkin grows as it flows. Small, local streams form creeks. Area creeks join with the Yadkin. Following the path of least resistance, the nature of water is to run downhill. The Yadkin has thereby carved into NC’s central heart a rich history dating back hundreds of thousands of years, a heritage that has influenced, and continues to mold, the lives of plants, animals and humans. From the distant past of the early hunter-gathers to the arrival of European immigrants, and into our modern-day present, the Yadkin and its valley have gifted people with drinking water, food, travel routes, recreation, beauty and a place to call home. Like a wonderful genie bestowing favors, the Yadkin River keeps on giving.

Fortunately, for a healthy water supply and enjoyable recreational opportunities throughout the Yadkin Valley, the river has both an organization and a person, the Yadkin Riverkeeper. The Riverkeeper serves as the voice for the river, a watchful guardian and a cheerleader for the river’s health, safety and enduring gifts. This writer, curious to know more about the Yadkin River valley, contacted Dr. Brian Fannon, the Yadkin Riverkeeper, to have a spicy chicken BBQ lunch, talk about his job and learn about the Yadkin River and its valley.

Brian, a burly man with lots of salt-and-pepper hair and beard, along with an avuncular sense of humor and quick wit, speaks passionately, eloquently and knowledgeably about the Yadkin River and the Yadkin Valley. Rightly so, for Brian has a Bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University in Biology, a Master of Science in ya d ki n va l l e y ma gazi n e.co m

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Historical Geography from Appalachian State University and a PhD in Physical Geography from UNC-Greensboro. Coupled with several years of work in Alaska as a fisheries biologist, experience as a natural and cultural preservationist, the Education Director at Allison Woods Outdoor Learning Center, Statesville, NC, and periods of university teaching in the US and Kenya, Brian is a guy who knows a river when he sees one.

As Brian talks about his chosen profession and career, he gives accounts of numerous serendipitous life events uniting him with a stream of educational and employment opportunities. The listener hears a man who has arrived at a job destined to be his. It’s easy to understand how Brian views his life’s path flowing like the Yadkin. The man and the river share the unique gift of a meaningful bond.

Brian grew up fishing and playing in the creeks and streams around Boone. From his early youthful adventures on and in the water, he developed a deep respect for the recreational, historical and life-sustaining gifts provided by the Yadkin.

Brian’s workweek is not your typical 9 to 5. His office is officially open Monday-Friday. As the Yadkin Riverkeeper, though, he is often on call and traveling to points near and far. Not only is he collecting water samples and maintaining a watchful eye over a huge amount of NC real estate, he conducts educational programs for grades K-12, colleges, churches and community programs in the Yadkin Valley area.

He’s also on the river, canoeing and checking first-hand how storms, human interactions and environmental pressures affect the Yadkin.

Brian’s latest project, Re-Connect, is getting kids and families actively acquainted—right in their own neighborhoods— with how trickles of water grow from small streams to creeks that merge to become a river. He is working with one community now and wants to expand Re-Connect across the Yadkin basin in the future. He considers getting youngsters linked to learning/caring about the waterways near their homes as a stepping stone to the same adventures and fun he had growing up as a “water kid.” Brian believes understanding is best accomplished through hands-on and feet-first experiences. Thus stomping around in the water, murmuring “ooohs” and “aaahs” over Nature’s miracles and laughing a lot while making new friends inspires learning to become an exciting gift.

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a special bonus not found in typical classroom settings!

Brian invites Yadkin Valley Magazine readers to refer to the Riverkeeper website (http://www.yadkinriverkeeper.org/) for information about boat launch locations, designated familyfriendly picnic areas with ample parking and restrooms, miles and miles of water for fishing, kayaking, canoeing and frolicking in the water. As an educator, Brian appreciates opportunities to talk with folks about the Yadkin, its ancient history and importance to NC, and the need for every NC generation to understand the Yadkin and its vital necessity for the welfare of the state.

Because there is only one Brian, the Riverkeeper, volunteers for all sorts of activities are needed and appreciated. Anyone with time, a curiosity about the Yadkin River Valley and a love for the outdoors, ought to think about reaching out to Brian through the Riverkeeper website. Volunteers are folks who may have a special interest in aquatic plants and animals and others who love history and geography. Artists and photographers would have ample opportunity to nurture their creative souls while working for the good of the river. Teachers and grandparents could offer expertise and life experiences to assist in growing the Re-Connect program in their own communities. Church groups and Scout troops could think in terms of service projects.

Truly, the old African proverb about needing a village to accomplish great good can be applied with the same intent and spirit in caring for the Yadkin River.

Get acquainted with the entire Yadkin Valley. Put together a picnic basket filled with all sorts of yummy dishes using Yadkin Valley Magazine recipes, of course. Head out to explore the Yadkin Valley region. Visit the Yadkin Valley businesses and tourist sites cited in each issue to meet folks who love calling the Yadkin Valley home. Look for upcoming fun-filled festivals and/or community events in every issue. Take along a fishing pole, something that floats, old sneakers, your camera for either serious or silly photos, a sketch pad or good book and head for the river. Pack towels and plan to get wet splashing in the water or skipping stones.

Those of us gifted by the Yadkin River love calling our special valley home, for as a Greek philosopher noted, no one can ever step in the exact same river twice. Join us and share the river’s everchanging gifts located along the highways and byways of the Yadkin Valley.

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MOUNT AIRY’S WHITTLING WALL Voted Best Outdoor Space Improvement at North Carolina Main Street Conference 2019

If the Whittling Wall on West Oak Street in Mount Airy could talk, what might those immortalized in brick and mortar have to say to passersby? In the early days, men would gather at that very spot to whittle, chew tobacco and swap stories, while their wives busied themselves downtown. Today you will find a masterpiece depicting eight “extraordinary ordinary” people chosen by the community to represent the real Mount Airy.

Just saunter down the sidewalk along West Oak Street to view the figures selected to honor the folks who played major roles in forming the foundation of America’s hometown. First up is the whittler himself, the wall’s namesake, looking like he might have a tantalizing tall tale to share if you lean just a bit closer.

Next are the three music men, known all over the world for their contributions to the Round Peak and old-time music.

There’s Tommy Jarrell and Fred Cockerham, legendary oldtime fiddle and banjo players and singers. Beside them is Ralph Epperson, the founder of WPAQ, the AM radio station devoted to preserving and promoting the mountain music of this region. Listen. Is that “Sally Ann” I hear? Ralph is sure to be signing them up for next week’s Merry-Go-Round, the station’s live radio show.

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childhood spent right here in Mount Airy. Her hit song, “Happiest Girl in the Whole USA,” was one of her many songs to go to the top of the charts. I’ll bet you could hum a few bars.

Educator and community leader L.H. Jones sits with text in hand, ready to address teachers and students at J.J. Jones High School (named for his father) or perhaps to study the minutes for a North Carolina Board of Elections. “To succeed, you must have a strong work ethic,” he’ll advise.

Local icon and businessman Flip Rees is straightening his tie. “May I help you?” he might ask. “Service to our customers and our community comes first.” Mr. Rees has played a key role in the revitalization of downtown.

Lastly, seated at her sewing machine and working tirelessly, is the seamstress. Back-in-the-day there was a thriving textile industry in this area. Many local residents were employed by the various factories and devoted their lives to producing quality merchandise. What’s on her mind while she completes her project? Will this piece pass inspection? “You’ll love the sock factory,” she might say.

Visit the Whittling Wall and get to know the Mount Airy story. Learn about those who changed the world by contributing their time and talent to their community. Be encouraged and inspired to do something bigger than yourself and make your world a better place. You’ll be glad you did.

WHITTLING WALL FACTS Created by Reidsville artist Brad Spencer, the purpose of the statues on the Whittling Wall is two-fold. The wall not only beautifies downtown, it honors important local figures. According to Lizzie Morrison, Main Street Coordinator for Mount Airy Downtown, the toughest part was deciding who to represent on the wall. “We held several meetings to talk about who should go on the wall and why, and then surveyed the public allowing for nominations,” she explained. “It was important to us that the figures on the wall represented the real people of Mount Airy, and it was a difficult process because there are so many wonderful and deserving people who could go there.”

Work began on the wall in the spring of 2017. The sculptures were installed in November and December of that same year. The wall, along with landscaping, plaques, sidewalk and lighting, were completed in the spring and summer of 2018. A celebration event was held in September 2018.

Funding was provided largely by a downtown revitalization grant from the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Mount Airy Downtown, Inc., the City of Mount Airy and donations from private citizens.

“The most rewarding part of the process was to see the family members standing so proud with their loved ones while remembering the people on the wall,” Morrison said. “The smiles on their faces and the pride in their voices as they spoke at the Whittling Wall Celebration Event... I will never forget that.”

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Lizzie Morrison and family members of characters featured on the wall spoke at the wall’s dedication.

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Shirley Flood, event coordinator, said: "There have been a few changes in the routine of the God & Country Celebration. As usual, it will be held the Saturday before the 4th of July, this year June 29. The Parade still starts at 9:30a at the intersection of Fairgrounds Road and Main Street.

What’s really new and exciting is the post-parade celebration continues at the new East Bend Town Square (across from the Town Hall) instead of behind the elementary school. This is the new site for Veteran’s Recognition, food/craft vendors and live music with “The Distractors.”

Be sure to bring a chair and get there early to claim your roadside/shade tree spot to watch the parade! Our parade participants are generous with their candy so you may want to bring a bag.

Parade participants will meet in the same area…Classic vehicles will line up

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on Martin Acres’ road. 4-Wheelers etc. will line up near the intersection of Martin Acres and Fairground roads. The fire trucks, EMS, etc. still meet on west Main Street Antique tractors will assemble by Deer Trail Road. The floats and marchers will line up on Fairgrounds Road in assigned spots and the parade will begin at the old library intersection of Fairground Road and Main Street.

Per usual, horses will be pulling up the end of the Parade. The Parade travels down Main Street and will end at the East Bend Senior Center.

This year food vendors are limited to non-profit groups to provide increased opportunity for their fundraising. The usual stipulation of no food duplicates will remain but this year their space usage is free and 100% of the proceeds are retained by the non-profit organization.

Opening ceremony will be held at 11:15a with Veteran Recognition. En-

tertainment will end at 2p. A large tent will provide shade but you need to bring your own chair.

There will be a water slide for the kids to stave off the heat of the day.

Shirley announced, “The Grand Marshal this year is David Shore, Commander of the American Legion Post in East Bend." She and other event volunteers will have a booth with event booklets and assorted East Bend Children’s T-shirts to buy! This is a great place to discuss volunteering for next year’s 30th event (hint hint).

The Evening Worship begins at 6:30p in the East Bend School Auditorium; admission is FREE. The service is planned by the Community Ministerial Association with live music by the Community Choir.

Fireworks will happen at dusk behind the East Bend Senior Center.

PILOT MOUNTAIN May 10 through 12 is Mayfest commercial/retail booths, fun games and activities for kids, great local musicians/performers with yummy festival foods. Mayfest is hosted by the Pilot Mountain Civic Club and admission is FREE! Farmer’s Market, every Saturday, downtown until autumn.

June 22 Pilot Mountain Pig Out: Food Truck Rodeo & Beer Garden 11:00 to 7:00 Event admission is FREE. To enter the Beer Garden admission is proper ID and $5 for a wristband for purchasing.

FREE Movies on Main May 18: Star Wars, the Last Jedi and June 15: Jurassic Park. Begins at dusk, (around 8:30) Bring a chair or blanket. $1, concessions on site.

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May 18 “What a Working Woman She Must Have Been,” 10:30a to 12:15p.

Admission is FREE, donations are appreciated.

Women of the early 20th century worked equally as hard as their husbands on their family farms.

Come and learn about the skills they had to employ to run a successful household and farm.

What a Working Woman She Must Have Been June 8 “Third Annual Horne Creek Farm Rust and Dust Show,” 10a to 4p.

Horne Creek’s volunteers and staff will have a variety of old hit-and-miss engines on display and in operation ranging from 3/4 horsepower to 12 horsepower. See tractors, a Maytag washing machine, ice cream freezers, wood saw, grist mill and a ’49 Willis Jeep. Please no pets other than service dogs for everyone’s safety.

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Black Cat Railroad Station Open House May 11 & June 8. Huge Model Railroad HO Scale with more than 10 trains running at once. Also two layouts of Thomas the Tank for the tykes to run themselves. Hours are from 10a til 2p at the Club: 800 Elizabeth Street, North Wilkesboro, 28659.

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The third annual Yadkin Valley Food Truck and Vendor Event will be on June 1st 11am-4pm in downtown Yadkinville. Food Trucks, Vendors, Music and activities for the entire family. Money raised goes to Relay for Life of Yadkin County.

May 30 East Bend Cruise Night 5-9pm Live music, food, car show Last Thursday of the month (rain date June 6) No event in June due to God & Country Celebration Town Square, Main Street, East Bend Opportunity for Garden Lovers May 31 the Arboretum and Gardens at Tanglewood Park “Herbs in Your Garden.� Learn to grow herbs for your kitchen, bees, butterflies and birds with Rosemary L.Dippert, Forsyth County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer and the Where Garden Forks Meet Table Forks. FREE admission. Bring your lunch; noon to 1:00p. Call 336-703-2850 to register.

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Mount Airy Museum of Regional History Museum Summer Hours: Tues through Sat. 10a to 5p Thurs. extended hours to 8p.

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Beginning May 27, open Mon. 10a to 5p Beginning May 24, Fri. and Sat., 8p, Historic Mount Airy Ghost Tours.

90 minutes, lantern-lit walking tour. Meet at Museum, wear comfortable shoes and bring a camera. Tickets $15.

Pre-paid reservations required.

Call 336-786-4478.

Traveling Exhibit - Fractals: Mathematics and Science as Art continues to run through mid-June. FunDay on May 11.

FREE with $6 Museum admission.

Museum Farm Fest Docents. Below: Kids at camp

May 18 Junior Docents will be on hand in Museum’s Courtyard to teach/play old-time games and enjoy a fiber spinning demonstration by Hannah Smith of Durham as part of the Farm Fest event.

June Summer Camps begin, for ages and fees call 336-786-4478 for all the details: Nature Explorers Summer Camp and Animal Discovery Summer Camp.

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The club leads outings throughout the year which can be anything from a stroll along the creek to bird watching, an exhilarating hike or a trash pickup as part of an Adopt-A-Highway project. They hold a Camporee once a year in the summer and encourage people new to camping to give it a try. They even have gear to loan so newcomers can try before they buy. They offer activities during Forsyth Creek Week, participate in the Piedmont Environmental Alliance's Earth Day Fair and they are a Green Drinks partner.

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Hook, Line and Sinker one man’s fishing stories WRITER

Scott Lewis

Sacrifice Anyone who has ever done any fishing or hunting realizes pretty quick that hunting and fishing are lessons in humility!

We are simply out mastered in the wild. As a life long fisherman and hunter, I always think I can out smart the fish or deer like many others do.It makes no difference whether it’s squirrel, turkey, deer or fish, nature is 100% better than we are.

God’s creatures can better brave the weather and can certainly outsmart us. When we are able to hit on a good day, it’s usually because Nature’s drive for food or mating let’s us sneak in. Most of us have studied hours upon hours, days upon days of practicing and have lots of experience in fishing and hunting, but still Nature rules. There are those far and few between “great surprises of first time out” experiences and lots of them you’ll hear people say, “You’ve got to be kidding me, you got that on your first try!”

Well, we all keep trying, we continue to go after the “big one.” All of this takes planning, as mentioned in a previous article. Whether it’s fishing or hunting, I pack and repack, getting everything ready to go. Recently, I had been planning a trip for several months; I was packed and ready to go, all I had to do was wake up, get dressed and walk out to the truck.

The ice was in the coolers, my tackle boxes and rods were strapped down, I was ready…I thought. The boys would be waiting for me at our meeting location, it was a perfect plan.

But...the day before I stopped by the pharmacy to get the second shot in the series of the “new” shingles vaccine. No big deal, the first one was no problem, and I had been waiting months for the pharmacy to get this vaccine in stock. My good luck, just stopped by and they said they had 2 left. I got mine and headed out the door, within three hours, the best plans went down the drain, literally! I came down with a fever that lasted about 12 hours and had to call the guys at 4 a and tell them to go without me. That was a killer, I am not sure which was worse, being so sick or knowing they were headed

Scott Lewis down the road without me. Thankfully, in 24 hours, I was better, and I had to tell myself one day of feeling bad or months of shingles pain and no fishing at all. Everything works out and I immediately planned another trip and a week later, we are headed to the water.

Upon arrival, the air was still cool so the fog was rising.

We were on the lake early and I looked around and counted eight gators staring at us. I told my buddy there you go, mess up and you are breakfast. They really don’t like you any better than you like them, so unless you are in the water or near their beds, you are okay…I hope! That’s what some nut told me one time or I made it up, either way I am sticking with it.

The wind starts blowing pretty good, so much that we moved to a cove, which was shielded from the wind and much safer from the high waves. This cove was full of lily pads and cypress trees with overhanging moss. We had been fishing there for about an hour, catching a few small ones and there he come “Old Sneaky Snake!” My buddy asked if I had a gun, I said, “Sure do, one under your seat and one in my pocket.” I told him as long as it doesn’t try to get in the boat don’t worry about it. Well, Old Sneaky Snake crawled up an old cypress tree to sun himself, as it was still fairly cool. We kept an eye on him. I backed off a little from the tree because if old Sneaky had tried to get in the boat, it would have been alligator bait. I decided years ago the Cotton Mouth is the meanest, baddest snake I ever encountered and I don’t want anything to do with them. They are known for getting in the boats and you are having to knock them out with your fishing rods or pushing your best buddy near them and he scares them out.

Whichever works best at the time!

That at the end of the day we were loading up and everyone wanting to see what each other had caught. It was a good day for several guys, there were three fish weighing in at seven pounds and one at eight. We had a fair day but not the day

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we had hoped for, but tomorrow is a new day and we will be after them again, if the Good Lord lets us get up and go. If he doesn’t, I will be in the best fishing hole ever.

I sure hope Old Gator gets Sneaky

Snake before morning. My buddy does too, as he knows I will sacrifice him, if I have to!

Good luck fishing. I want to remind you, pick up your trash and take a kid fishing or hunting. It will keep them out

of mischief and it just might make a change in their life and yours. And if I have mentioned Old Sneaky Snake before, forgive me, but you know how us fisherman are, it’s hard to keep all our tales straight!

Backyard Pigs

WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHS

Shannon Holden,

Associate Degree in Applied Animal Science Technology from WCC In the process of obtaining the Associate Degree in Horticulture Technology.

In the last issue I touched a little bit about how pigs are better and more productive in a controlled environment with slotted flooring and automatic feeders and waterers. This issue I’ll focus more on just a backyard setting.

Pigs are messy and I think we all know that. They are just big and sloppy so it makes us work a little harder to keep their environment as clean as we can. You have to work with the kind of environment you have because you can’t always have the greatest building or facility. Automatic feeders and waterers will help reduce labor but if you can’t afford those, doing it by hand is just fine. Be sure they have clean water and fresh food.

A shed-type building with three solid sides to help with the weather and wind is a good protection for pigs. It’s best to let them have access to a pasture if you have the land and area. Be sure to have good fencing and border. Fencing and keeping them inside a facility is very important. Naturally, they will try to “root” or dig out of any area they are in. A good tip that I have learned is to put one strand of electric wire inside the pen. Make sure it’s at ground level so it will keep the pigs from digging at the fences.

There are several different things you can use for bedding but I think either straw or pine shavings are your best bet. Just ya d ki n va l l e y ma gazi n e.co m

be sure it’s soft and clean. Be sure the pigs have their hooves trimmed on a regular basis to prevent hoof problems.

It’s important to be able to tell your pigs apart. An identification method that helps you know which pig is which is using a system called ear notching—a good way to keep them separated and to tell them apart from each other. The pig’s right ear is for the litter number while the pig’s left ear is for the individual number.

It seems like more and more pigs are becoming pets and staying inside like dogs. They are very intelligent and can be easier to train than dogs. A really popular type of pig for a pet is a pot-belly pig. They are popular because they don’t get as large as a regular breed. They can get up to 200 pounds when they reach maturity and live 12 to 18 years. There is also a miniature pot-belly pig. It can grow to be 30 to 60 pounds.

A good feed for your pigs are pellets—high in fiber, low fat and low protein. You can also give them a little alfalfa hay for fiber. Don’t give them lots of table scraps, dog, or cat food.

If you have an area outside, you can scatter the food around so they can hunt for it. They tend to overeat and can get overweight.

Remember, they are “hogs” about food!

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Yadkin Valley Horseback Riding Trails & Camping Robin Brock, D.V.M. Last week, someone asked me exactly where it was I went when I went camping with my horses. It occurred to me that I am apparently privy to some well kept secrets. Here in the Yadkin Valley of the North Carolina Piedmont, we are fortunate to have quite a few places to camp with horses within a two hour drive. If we expand the drive another hour or so, we have even more opportunities. Horse camping opportunities vary from primitive camps which require you to take water for both you and your horses to camps with all the amenities including hot showers for you and a barn with wash pits for your horse. The cost to camp in each place varies with the amenities offered. I thought I would give you a brief synopsis of some of the places available here in North Carolina with a couple of light stretches across the state line.

South Mountain State Park near Morganton is one of the higher end sites in the area. The park boasts all electric camping sites and a barn for your horse.

South Mountain has 33 miles of horse trails which are usually well maintained.

Watering spots for the horses are fairly abundant with wide creek crossings along many of the trails. Unfortunately, you can no longer ride your horse to the waterfall

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but they do provide hitching rails at the head of the hiking trail to the waterfall.

If you have someone in your group willing to stay behind and watch the horses, I highly recommend the hike down to the falls. The 80 foot water fall can be best viewed from a viewing platform about half way down. You will share most of the trails at South Mountains with hikers and bikers so it is good to have a horse that is not easily spooked.

If you decide you want to try a more primitive approach to South Mountain, they do maintain one back country campsite for horses complete with tie stalls at Jacob Branch campsite. It is about a 7-10 mile ride (depending on which trails you take) to pack into the campsite. From Jacob Branch camp, you can make a nice loop ride to the north one day and a loop ride to the south the next covering the majority of the bridal paths in a long weekend. If you stay at the horse camp, you can still cover the trails in a long weekend but your rides may be a little longer. Trails at South Mountain are mostly beginner to intermediate level rider trails which are typically well maintained.

Heading east from the Yadkin Valley is Uwharrie National Forest. This forest boasts over 40 miles of “recognized”

horse trails ranging from beginner to difficult. There are also many “user created” trails which are not on the map.

These trails, along with the fact that several Forest Service designated trails are all blazed with the same color, can cause confusion for visitors to the Forest. The Forest Service is working on a project to consolidate and rehabilitate designated and user created trails in order to have a more sustainable trail system. I am hoping their changes will also include more color options for their trail markings to prevent confusion. Since many of the horse trails travel along either Baden Lake or the Uwharrie River, there is an abundance of great views. One place to definitely visit is the “Big Rocks.” This area was said to have been a place Native Americans took refuge in the Forest.

You can climb up on the rocks for a picnic and imagine what it might have been like to have been an Indian scout sitting on these rocks as a lookout.

Uwharrie offers two campsites, one primitive, known as the “Old Horse Camp” and a developed horse camp called Canebrake. Camping facilities at Canebrake are similar to South Mountain with the exception of the horse barn. At Canebrake, poles are provided to accommodate high lining your horse.

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High lined horses don’t have the advantage of a bedded stall to lie down in at night. However, since horses get most of their sleep standing up, this does not present a problem for just a few days. Canebrake provides nice bath houses with hot and cold water and a wash area for your horse. The “Old Horse Camp” provides no water or bath houses. It is a truly primitive camp which is basically a parking area near the road with high line posts. Many day users also use this parking area. If you plan to camp, arrive early in order to secure a site.

If you head north into Virginia, you can visit Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. This area is abundant with hundreds of miles of horse trail including 67 miles of the Virginia Highlands Trail. Most of the trails at Mount Rogers are pretty rocky so be sure that your horse is well shod or is sporting a very good pair of boots before you head out. Just south of Mount Rogers National Recreation Area is Grayson Highland State Park. Many of the trails that start in the Park continue into the Recreation Area. Grayson Highland has a developed camping area with a horse barn, very similar to South Mountain.

North of Grayson Highland, the National Recreation Area boasts four primitive horse camps. Fox Creek is the best maintained and thus the one most used by primitive campers. It has a nice wide creek running through the center of it so there is plenty of drinking water for your horses but there is no drinking water for people. The site does have portable toilets, high line posts and a manure pit.

If you prefer to head south, just across the line into South Carolina is King’s Mountain State Park. This park offers 30 miles of equestrian trails and 15 sites in their equestrian primitive campground. The campground is well maintained and has a vault toilet and a pitcher pump for water. The horses have very nice outdoor 10x10 stalls to stay in at night. The trails are well groomed and travel through a pretty historic area. Many say the Battle of Kings Mountain was a turning point in ya d ki n va l l e y ma gazi n e.co m

the Revolutionary War. There is a hitching rail just across from the Battleground Museum for those who wish to check out more history. There are several picnic areas along the trails that have picnic tables, hitching rails and mounting blocks.

One more horse camp which I would like to mention is Anita Alta Horse and Youth camp near Lenoir. This place is special to me because I attended 4-H camp there back when I was a young budding equestrian a few decades ago. The camp was abandoned as a 4-H camp but is now managed by an equestrian group called Blue Ridge Horseman’s Association (BRHA). BRHA rescued the camp and trails surrounding it from years of neglect back in 2009 when NC State University agreed to lease the camp to the club. Much work was put into reclaiming the lost trails in the National Forest which surrounds the campground. These trails are now considered “user created” trails since they are not part of the recognized trail system. BRHA and its sister organization Back Country Horsemen of Blue Ridge (BCHBR) are currently working with the Forest System to create a multi-use sustainable trail system. The current system including recognized and unrecognized trails includes about 44 miles of trails. The campground is a large field divided by a beautiful creek. The creek has a small passenger vehicle bridge but trailers must cross through a rocky ford. A portable toilet is maintained at the camp year round. You can day ride with a member as a guest but to camp, you must join BRHA. More information about BRHA and Anita Alta can be found on their website www.BRHA.us.

I am afraid space did not permit discussing all of the horse camps in North Carolina. You can travel westward and find more horse camping in both the Pisgah National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park or eastward and visit Croatan National Forest whose horse camping area will be ready soon.

Where ever you horse camp, remember to bring a pitchfork to clean up after your horse. Most of the developed horse camps have a manure area to dump your “horse apples” into. If one is provided, be sure to use it. When no horse waste station is provided, scatter the waste away from the camp and high line area into wooded areas. Please do not leave your horse’s mess for the next camper to have to deal with. Likewise, be sure not to leave your own trash behind unless trash cans are provided. Now all you have to do is find a horse hauler and something to sleep in and head out!

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Pushing my baby in her stroller in the defunct Glade Valley General Store, it was a treat for me to find “Nemo,” (#35 is 5 1/2” tall)…who still guards my paper clips after all these years. It was the launch of a new gnome collector. A volunteer manned the store and shared that Dr. Tom Clark, a former Theology professor at Davidson, now an internationally known Lexington artist, had donated several of his figurines to the non-profit store. I learned he created his first figurine of a friend in 1978…the accidental beginning of his Woodspirits and Gnomes.

Clark always stamps a model number, a T/C logo and a coin to help define the Gnomes’ heritage. Some collectors bought only #1s and wanted all their pieces to have Clark’s signature. As he traveled across the country, I, too, stood in lines to get my newest piece signed.

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Recent Nativities are much smaller.

Clark did not create animals. Another artist in Cairn Studios designed teddy bears and small forest critters.

In the 1990s, Clark began sending his figurines out of the country to be painted. I also heard rumors some unpainted pieces were taken out of the studio, painted and sold as originals. Both are fairly easy to spot because the paint is different—much duller and little, if any patina. You will find small collections scattered around antique stores now and of course, eBay has an abundance of figurines…shop carefully. Replacements Unlimited (Greensboro) has quite an impressive list of Clark’s pieces…a good place to check for going prices while searching for a specific item.

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Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?

If you work for a business that offers a 401(k) plan, consider yourself fortunate, because a 401(k), with its tax advantages and variety of investment options, is a great way to save for retirement. But what if you need to tap in to your plan before you retire? Is it a good idea to borrow from your 401(k)?

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SAVE MONEY ONENERGY COSTS However, you’ll also encounter some “cons” when taking out a 401(k) loan, particularly concerning taxes. If you had not borrowed from your 401(k), the money you took out could have been growing on a tax-deferred basis, assuming you used pre-tax dollars to fund your plan, and your withdrawals will only be taxed once. But when you borrow from your plan, you will have to repay it, along with interest, with money you’ve earned – and been taxed on – and then, when you withdraw it later, you’ll pay taxes on it again.

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Points To Ponder

Here is short list of concerns we tend to all think about as we take a peep over the horizon of our financial lives. It’s a good practice to take time and do a little check up to see where we’re at and what adjustments and changes we may need to make.

Longevity risk: Will my money last as long as I do? Is it possible using monies I already have to create a paycheck that will last a lifetime even after I retire? Have I reviewed my life insurance to make sure the beneficiaries are who I want them to be? Do I need to review my life insurance to see if what I have or don’t have meets the needs of the stage of life I’m in?

Health: Will I face a significant health event that impacts my lifestyle, financial or otherwise? Who will take care of my family and pay the bills when I die. Is it time now to get that will and other legal documents completed? Who will take care of me if I end up not being able to take care of myself?

Loss of a spouse: What happens when one of my social security checks stops once my wife or husband dies? How do I replace that income? Will I be okay if I can’t replace that income? What happens to my social security check if my wife or husband dies before I do?

Taxes: If tax laws or property taxes change due to government action, how will I handle the additional expense?

will my income keep up?

Interest rates: When interest rates change how would that impact what I buy or how I save? Would it impact me at all?

Market Risk: If I have money in the market, how is it invested and what will I do when the market takes a sharp downturn? Would I pull out, invest more, don’t know?

Unexpected Risk: How would I handle a major unexpected expense like a new sewer system, new roof or replacing the transmission in my car? How would I pay the bills if one of the wage earners in my household lost their job?

Debt: Do I have too much debt in my life right now? How do I know if I do or don’t? What is the best way to trim and eliminate my debt?

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Historic Civil War era Richmond Hill Law School, home of NC Chief Justice Richmond Mumford Pearson, will offer tours on May 18 and June 15.

The Open House is open 2p to 4:30p with docent guided tours of four period furnished rooms.

There are two picnic shelters with restrooms available by reservation (fee returned if area is left as it was found) and rugged trails are open for tough-shoe primitive hiking.

BEFORE

Fireball Summer is a semi-autobiographical novel targeting young readers and is published by Mascot Books available for purchase online or by contacting the publisher at 703-437-3584.

If you would like to meet the author or get an autographed copy, James Lynn Durham will be attending Mayberry Farm Fest, May 18th in Mount Airy.

AFTER Quality Craftsmanship…

Custom Woodworking every step of the way Chair Caning, Wicker Repair, Lathe Work

Richmond Hill Law School A Yadkin County Heritage Site Listed on the National Register

4650 Law School Road, East Bend Call 336-840-7902 for information on group tours or to reserve a shelter.

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The Power of Forgivene

Closing Devotions WRITER

Sandra Miller

“We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive.

Sandra welcomes you to contact her if you need prayer for salvation.

You can also order her book “When Mountains Move” and music CDs at sandram4324@gmail.com. or 4324 Mt. Bethel Ch. Rd., East Bend, NC 27018. Phone: 336-699-3757

He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The natural response when we’ve been hurt is to get revenge. But God says that’s his job and we should surrender that desire to him. After all, only he knows the intent of the heart and from where he’s sitting he has amuch better view. Resentment grows into bitterness and bitterness harms the body. When hate is allowed to enter the heart, it will eventually consume us. It hinders spiritual growth, divides families, and splits churches. Unforgiveness is a heavy weight for one to carry. It kills, steals, and destroys something we all need—peace!

But what if the offender doesn’t ask to be forgiven? This may be hard to swallow, but that doesn’t come into the equation. God says we forgive because he forgives us, and that’s the bottom line. If you really consider the ramifications of unforgiveness, you have to admit that it affects more people than yourself, but forgiveness heals. Someone said that forgiveness is a gift to future generations. It reminds me of the proverbial Hatfields and McCoys. I wonder if the next generations even knew why they were feuding.

Forgiveness frees us to move on, to get unstuck from the mire of bitterness. We can’t stop the fact that we get hurt, but we have the choice to not become offended.

Just because you are hurt doesn’t mean you have to put yourself in chains. Confront the person who hurt you, if you feel it necessary, but only after you give it to the Lord and can do it in love. Don’t be mistaken into thinking you can forgive in your own strength. We forgive by faith in God’s ability, not our own. Learning to control anger and forgive quickly are the keys to real peace.

Joyce Meyer says, “Unforgiveness is like taking poison hoping your enemy will die.” That’s pretty strong! Sometimes the person you need to forgive is yourself.

Only you can prayerfully discern that. Forgiveness transforms depression, anxiety, and rage into inner healing and peace. Forgiveness is the biggest form of love. It takes a strong person to ask for forgiveness a stronger one to forgive. Colossians 3:13 NIV says, “Bear with each other and forgive each other if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”

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Care South, Inc. Our agency provides in-home aide services though programs such as: Community Alternatives Program for adults (CAP/DA)

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