Yadkin Valley Living Magazine Jan/Feb 2015

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contents foodsandflavors™ 14 Chili 22 Snacks Re-invented 25 Dining Divas 26 Savory Side Dishes 30 Chef Robert’s Tips on Searing Meat 32 Wineguy: Support Local Wines 34 Wine Cook: Ox-tail Stew 36 Mulled Wine 37 Best YV Cooks: Chunky Veggie Soup 40 Cookbook Collector: Eat & Explore NC Yadkin Valley Gardening

42 Master Gardener Program 108 Free Gardening Seminars

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Yadkin Valley Living Magazine is a publication of Creekside Communications, Inc. Post Office Box 627 East Bend, NC 27018 January/February 2015

Happy New Year!

At any age, happiness starts with good health. In our wellness issue, find some new interesting facts from our qualified specialists. Most doctors and health experts agree—nothing is healthier than daily walking—try the Elkin Valley Trail and you may want to try Jess’s running tips in a 5K race!

Space allowing, it isn't unusual to find a love seat or an easy chair or two in the kitchen. What other spot in your home is as snug, toasty and appetizing?

You start your day there and end it there with an evening mug of something steaming hot. The comfort of a happy kitchen provides the backdrop for foodsandflavors and warm, satisfying recipes to keep any kitchen busy! Find your matching heart on February 14th with a Valentine's Day a bowl of Ginger’s spicy chili, a sampling of Catherine’s mulled wine, a rich stew, a Best Yadkin Valley Cook’s chunky vegetable soup, some of Lara’s warm side dishes and a healthy snack idea from Carmen.

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Best wishes for this new year! Read with us about musicians, home and gardens in our March/April issue with an early Yadkin Valley spring.

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Volume 15 Number 3 Publisher/ Editor Barbara Krenzer Norman Advertising Sales John Norman Denice Beauchamp Ken Knight Contributing Writers Mary Bohlen, Robin Brock, D.V.M., Chris Burcaw, Miranda Burgin, Eunice Call, Colleen Church, Caroline Donalson, Bayley B. Groce, Ruth Henderson, R. Bruce Heye, Kandis Ingram, Ginger K. King, Carmen Long, Cindy Martin, Sandra Miller, Robert Penry, Tavi Petree, Lara Stone Potts, Catherine Rabb, June Rollins, Vivian Seal, Kelly Shumate, Alexis Scotece, Mark Stubis, Eva Tomko, Dr. Bill Virtue, Jessica Owens Wall, MPH, Marilyn C. Wells, Anna Wood.

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Sometimes It’s Okay To Force The Issue Forcing bulbs to bloom will provide fresh flowers, fragrance and inspiration during cold, winter months. Have an ongoing supply of fresh flowers by staggering over the next few months. Two easy, quick choices are Paperwhites and Amaryllis because they don’t require a chilling period. Below excerpt from The New York Botanical Gardens, Home Gardening Center Tip Sheet: Bulbs for Forcing by Sonia Uyterhoeven.

Paperwhites (Narcissus tazetta cultivars) do not require a chilling period. To grow paperwhites all you need is water, pebbles, and a bowl or pot that is at least two inches deep and can hold between 3 and 12 paperwhites. Fill container half way with pebbles.

Place bulbs close to each other, but not touching. Add more gravel until 1/3 of the bulb is covered. Fill with water until it comes just up to the base of the bulbs (pull gravel away from one bulb to see water level). It is often best to keep in a cool, darker room (60–65°F for several weeks until they are well-rooted before moving it to a sunny location. Either way, the bulbs will flower in about 3 to 5 weeks.

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) do not require a chilling period. Plant them with at least one third of the bulb above the surface and leave one inch between the bulb and the edge of the container. Water your amaryllis in well when planted, but then keep the soil on the drier side until you see the flower stalk emerging. Once the flower stalk appears, start watering on a more regular basis. Amaryllis need a well-lit, warm place to grow until the buds begin to open. Then it can be moved to a cooler shadier location where the blooms will last longer. After the bulb finishes blooming, cut the flower stalk close to the base. Grow the plant in a sunny location and add houseplant fertilizer regularly.

Stop watering and feeding in August, and allow the plant to dry out completely. It generally will need an eight week resting period. In late September, cut back foliage and re-pot the bulb in fresh potting soil. Place in a sunny location and water sparingly until growth begins again.

I love seeing newly emerging green this time of year. It gives me hope to visualize all the bulbs dreaming and growing, hidden under the snow. Go ahead and force the issue! Create beauty!

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Marilyn C. Wells Family and Consumer Agent N.C. Cooperative Extension, Yadkin County Center

History of Chili The humble bowl of chili has a long history that dates back to the 16th century. In 1598, explorer Don Juan de Onate entered into what we know as New Mexico and brought with him the green chile pepper, which is the namesake of our chili today. Food historians tell us that the only certainty of the origin of chili itself is that it did not originate in Mexico. In 1618, the American Indians of the Southwest credit the first recipe for chili con carne (known as chili) to a nun, Sister Mary of Agreda of Spain. Sister Mary was known as La Dama de Azul or the Lady in Blue to the Indians. The recipe that she wrote called for venison or antelope meat, onions, tomatoes, and chile peppers.

The legend says that Sister Mary allegedly went into trances that lasted several days. When she awoke, she told of her out of body experiences traveling into faraway lands where she preached Christianity to the natives.

King Philip of Spain and others believed she was the figure known by the Indians of the American Southwest as the Lady in Blue.

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later known as San Antonio. This group founded the first civil government known as San Antonio which was the first municipality in the Spanish province of Texas. Historians tell of the creation of a spicy stew that is similar to chili.

An 1850 document found by a Dallas millionaire, recorded that the first chili mix was made by Texan cowboys as a staple for traveling around Texas and California. Trail cooks came up with a mix of dried pounded beef, fat, pepper, salt, and chile peppers together and formed it into “chili bricks” that with the addition of water could be boiled in pots along the trail.

The Texas prisons lay claim to creating chili. The prison system made such good chili that freed inmates often wrote back for the recipe, saying that a really good bowl of chili is what they missed most.

In 1880, San Antonio became a cattle town filled with cowboys and soldiers especially at night. Women nicknamed, “Chili Queens,” made their chili at home, loaded it onto colorful wagons, and transported their chili wagon to Military Plaza Mercado.

They would build fires, hang colorful

lanterns and dish out chili to customers who sat on wooden stools. All classes of people could be found eating side by side at the popular chili wagons. In 1937, the “Chili Queens” were required by the health department to have the same standards as indoor restaurants. They were unable to provide bathroom facilities so overnight the chili wagon culture died out.

By 1893, the Texas chili went national when Texas set up a San Antonio Chili Stand at the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago.

Texas soon became known for their all meat-no beans chili.

In 1894, San Antonio credits William Gebhardt, a German immigrant, with inventing chili powder.

During this time, chile peppers were only available after summer harvest.

Gebhardt opened a factory in San Antonio which produced 5 cases a week. He then sold it from a wagon as he drove through the town.

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town that didn’t have a chili parlor.

Most were small rooms or sheds with a counter and some stools. It was said that “During the depression years, chili joints meant the difference in starvation and staying alive. Chili was cheap and crackers were free.” Jesse James, outlaw of the Old American West, refused to rob a bank in McKinney, Texas because that was where his favorite parlor was located.

In 1908, William Gebhardt is credited with producing the first canned chili. Lyman Davis of Corsicana, started to can chili in the back of his market and named it after his pet wolf.

Today the Wolf Brand Chili still has a picture of a wolf on the label.

Cincinnati Style Chili was created in 1922 by a Macedonian immigrant, Tom Kiradjieff, and is very different from the familiar Texas version. He created a chili which could be served a variety of ways: served over a mound of spaghetti, with a “five way” choice of either chopped onions, kidney beans, shredded cheese and oyster crackers.

Chasen’s Restaurant in Hollywood became one of the most famous chili recipes in 1936. Dave Chasen, owner and ex-vaudeville performer, kept the secret recipe entrusting it to no one.

He would come in on Sunday while the restaurant was closed to privately cook up a batch and freeze it for the coming week. He believed the chili was best reheated. Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of the 32nd President of the U.S., asked for the recipe but was refused.

She was sent a complimentary order.

While Elizabeth Taylor was filming Cleopatra in Rome, she ordered 10 quarts of chili to be shipped to her on dry ice.

At the Texas State Fair in Dallas, in 1952, Mrs. F.G. Ventura won the Texas State Fair contest for the first ever “World Champion Chili Cook.”

She held this title for 15years.

The most famous chili cook-off took place in Terlingua in 1967 which ended in a tie because the tie breaking judge, the mayor of Terlingua, spat out his chili, declaring his taste buds were “runt.” The contestants were reporters from Dallas and New York, competing by preparing their “best” recipe. The New York recipe was prepared with ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

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Chili Queen Chili beans and the other without because true Texas chili does not have beans.

In 1977, the chili manufacturers of Texas lobbied the Texas legislature to have chili proclaimed the official “state food” of Texas “in recognition of the fact that the only real ‘bowl of red’ is that prepared by Texans.”

People of Springfield, Illinois take their chili very seriously, even spelling it differently than the rest of the United States. The spelling for their chili is “chilli.” Illinois State Senator Karen Harasa introduced a resolution to the Illinois General Assembly to proclaim Illinois as the “Chilli Capital of the Civilized World.” This resolution passed unanimously which outraged Texans!

U. S. President Lyndon Johnson was a big chili lover. His favorite “bowl of red” was known as Pedernales River chili after the location of his Texas ranch. He preferred the leaner venison meat in his chili. The White House received numerous requests for the chili recipe, so Lady Bird Johnson, the First Lady, had the recipe printed on cards to be mailed out.

Chili lovers from the U.S. have developed an organization called the Chili Appreciation Society International to raise money for various charities as well as promote American red chili. The organization is run by a Board of Directors consisting of 11 members, elected by local affiliate clubs or pods internationally. They support over 500 chili cook-offs each year on a circuit system much like golf or tennis tournaments. These cookoffs serve as qualifying events for the Terlingua International Chili Championship which is held on the first Saturday of November each year.

On February 26, 2015, join the clubs in celebrating National Chili Day which is always held during the coldest month of the year. The following will provide you with old and new chili recipes to try. As Harry James, band leader and trumpeter, put it, “Next to music there is nothing that lifts the spirits and strengthens the soul more than a good bowl of chili.”

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This recipe would be similar to the Chili Queens of yesteryear but with a healthier, more convenient list of ingredients.

1 lb ground sirloin ½ c chopped onion 2 T minced garlic 28 oz (2 cans) stewed tomatoes with green chiles 15 oz beef broth 1 t chili powder 1 t ground cumin In large soup pan, add ground sirloin, onion, garlic. Brown together; pour off fat. Add tomatoes, broth and spices. Cook over medium to a low boil. Lower temperature to simmer; cook for 10 minutes. Serve hot.

Guide to Symbols c = cup t = teaspoon T = tablespoon lb = pound pkg = package oz = ounce qt = quart

Cincinnati Chili Cincinnati chili lovers order chili by number, Two, Three, Four or Five Way. Two-Way Chili: Chili served on spaghetti Three-Way Chili: above plus topped with shredded cheddar cheese Four-Way Chili: above plus topped with chopped onions Five-Way Chili: above plus topped with kidney beans Oyster crackers are often served in a separate container on the side.

1 lge onion, chopped 1 lb lean ground beef 1 garlic clove, minced 1 T chili powder 1 t ground allspice 1 t ground cinnamon 1 t ground cumin ½ t cayenne pepper ½ t salt 1 ½ T unsweetened cocoa 15 oz can tomato sauce 1 T Worcestershire sauce 1 T cider vinegar ½ c water 16 oz uncooked spaghetti noodles Additional toppings: Cheddar cheese, onions, kidney beans In a large frying pan sauté onion, beef, garlic, chili powder until ground beef is slightly cooked. Add spices and other ingredients except for spaghetti. Reduce heat; simmer on low, uncovered, for 1 ½ hours. Cook spaghetti noodles just before serving. Serve hot chili over the spaghetti with the desired toppings. ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

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Chasens’ Chili When the Hollywood hangout, Chasens, closed its doors, the long kept chili recipe was printed in the Arizona Republic newspaper.

1 ¼ c dried pinto beans 3 c cold water 28 oz canned tomatoes 2 T canola oil 3 c chopped onions 1 lge chopped green pepper 2 T minced garlic

½ c chopped parsley 4 oz butter 2 lb ground beef 1 lb ground pork ½ c chili powder 1 ½ t black pepper 2 t cumin

Look over beans; remove any debris. Place beans in a large saucepan with water to cover. Boil for 2 minutes; remove from the heat. Cover; let stand for at least an hour or overnight. Drain off water. Rinse beans again; add enough water to cover beans. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer. Cover with a lid; cook until tender. In a large skillet, heat oil and sauté green pepper for 5 minutes. Add onions; cook until tender. Mix in garlic and parsley. Pour all vegetables in the bean pot. Melt butter in the same skillet as the vegetables; brown the meats.

Drain off fat. Add to the bean pot with the spices. Bring mixture to a boil.

Reduce heat; simmer for at least an hour while covered. Uncover; cook to a medium consistency. Serve with sour cream, onions, cheese and crackers, if desired.

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Pedernales River Chili This recipe is originally from President Lyndon Johnson’s family cook, Zephyr Wright. The Johnson’s Texas ranch was the namesake for this recipe that Lady Bird Johnson had printed on cards for the thousands of people who requested it from the White House.

4 lb coarse ground meat, venison preferred 1 lge onion, chopped 2 minced garlic cloves 1 t dried oregano 1 t ground cumin 6 t chili powder 32 oz whole tomatoes 2 c hot water Salt to taste Brown meat, onion and garlic in a large Dutch oven. Add rest of ingredients; bring to a boil.

Lower heat, cover and simmer for about an hour. Skim off grease before serving. ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

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Mrs. F.G. Ventura’s First Place Chili 2 1 2 4 4

lb ground beef T shortening t ground cumin T chili powder T chopped garlic

1 T salt 3 c water 2 T flour ¼ t black pepper

Melt shortening in a large skillet or pan. Drop ground beef and garlic in the hot grease. Cook slowly for 15 minutes. Add chili powder, flour, cumin. Stir and add water with salt and pepper.

Cook for another 15 minutes before serving.

Springfield Chilli The Illinois version of chili is spelled with an extra “L” and this recipe includes ground turkey.

1 bacon slice, finely chopped 2 ¼ c finely chopped onion 2 minced garlic cloves 1 lb ground turkey breast ½ lb ground sirloin 12 oz beer 3 T chili powder 1 t Worcestershire sauce ½ t kosher salt

¼ t ground cumin 14 ½ oz diced tomatoes, undrained 8 oz tomato sauce 15 oz pinto beans, rinsed, drained ½ c shredded cheddar cheese Oyster crackers, optional.

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Ribs and Beans Chili

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

For a twist, try this version of ribs and beans.

The Yadkin Cooperative Extension Staff prepared this recipe for the annual Chili Cook-off for county employees.

2 lb beef or pork ribs 1 T olive oil 1 lge onion, chopped 4 minced garlic cloves 48 oz navy or northern beans (drained) 16 oz medium salsa 14 oz beef broth 1 t ground cumin 1 t chili powder Dash of cayenne pepper 2 c shredded Monterey Jack cheese

2 onions, chopped 1 ¼ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts 15 oz great northern beans 15 oz navy beans 15 oz corn (drained) 1 envelope taco seasoning 10 oz Rotel 10 ¾ oz condensed cream of chicken soup 14 oz chicken broth

In a large Dutch oven, brown ribs in olive oil with the onions. Add garlic, beans, salsa, beef broth, cumin, chili powder. Cover and simmer on low for 2 to 3 hours or until meat is tender. Season to taste with spices; serve with cheese. This recipe can be placed in a slow cooker on low for 4 to 5 hours. Brown meat and onions as directed.

Chop up 1 onion; place on the bottom of a 4-quart slow cooker. Place chicken on top of onions. Top with beans, hominy and corn. Mix in a separate bowl: taco seasoning, Rotel, soup, chicken broth. Pour over chicken and vegetables. Chop up the 2nd onion; place in on top. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. Before serving, remove chicken; break it into pieces. Mix back into the cooker.

Serve with cheese, sour cream or jalapenos.

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myself to be a procrastination snacker. If there is something I really don’t want to do, eating a snack is tempting way to put the task off a little bit longer. Try drinking a glass of water and waiting a few minutes before you actually snack to see if you are still hungry. Use the wait time to complete a chore around your home or office you may have been putting off doing. Make some phone calls, write a note, pay bills, sweep the floor, pick-up clutter or wash a window. Exercise would be another option. Get on that exercise bike or treadmill or take a walk and burn some calories while you are waiting. If you are still hungry after 15 or 20 minutes, then select a healthy snack.

Watch the portion size of your snack. Even a healthy snack will result in too many calories if we eat multiple servings at one time. For items with a label, count or measure out what is considered to be a serving. Make your own “100 calorie” snack packets by reading the food label on the item and measure accordingly.

When we eat from the package, we tend to eat more than we planned.

Fresh fruits and vegetables, don’t require a food label in their natural form.

These items are nature’s fast foods. They are wrapped in their own individual packaging and are ready to go—just wash and enjoy. Clementines are my new favorite snack. Perfect to stick in my bag and eat on the run or at a sporting event.

Clementine taste great, the fragrance is wonderful and they are full of nutrients.

A much healthier choice than a candy bar considering you would need to walk an extra 5500 steps or approximately 2.75 miles to burn off the 275 calories from just one regular size bar.

If you don’t have access to fresh fruits and vegetables, canned foods provide a

Family and Consumer Agent N.C. Cooperative Extension Surry County Center After a few months full of cookies, candies and cakes, the New Year provides a new opportunity to think about how we snack. Many of us plan to make more time to exercise, get more sleep, lose any extra weight we gained over the holidays and eat healthier as we move into 2015. For young children or people who don’t eat large quantities of foods at meal time, snacks are a key part of our daily food plan.

Healthy snacks provide a way to incorporate some of those important foods we need to consume each day but may not eat as part of a meal. Fruits, vegetables, low fat dairy and whole grain foods make great snacks. Take time to include some of these delicious treats in your snack plan.

ChooseMyPlate.gov is a wonderful tool to help us think about the foods we need to include in our diets to be healthy. Select snacks based on your plan. Before eating a snack, ask yourself if you are really hungry?

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Snacking Re-invented great option. January is canned food month and a good time to remember some of the positive benefits of canned food items. Stock up on canned foods when you find them on sale. Safe for approximately two years after it is processed, practice FIFO (first in, first out) with the storage of your canned items. Put newly purchased cans at the back of the shelf and move older items forward so they will be used first.

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1 16 oz jar salsa 1 15.5 oz can black beans, drained, rinsed 1 15.5 can corn, drained or 1 1/2 cup frozen corn 1 14.5 oz can chopped tomatoes, drained 2 T lemon or lime juice 1/4 t garlic powder 2 T chopped fresh cilantro or 1 t dried parsley 1/2 t ground cumin Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and chill 30 minutes before serving. Serve with chips or as a vegetarian side dish.

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When you hear the name, Which Wich, you think, what? It stands for which sandwich do you want. Which Wich started in Dallas, Texas in 2003 and now has made its way into North Carolina.

If you want a superior sandwich, this is where you need to go. It’s fun to stand back and watch everyone figure out what they want. There is all the scrambling of which bag to choose; although ordering is really quite simple. Look on the board menu and decide which meat (turkey, ham, beef, etc.) you want. Each meat has a number. Grab one of their red pens located near the bags—pick the brown paper bag having that number of the meat you want.

After selecting, circle your meat choice, type of bread, what condiments you want. Put your name on the bottom of the bag. Sandwiches come: small (7”), medium (10.5”) and large (14”).

On a diet, no problem! Order the skinny—they scoop out the middle of the bread, saving 90 calories. Sandwiches are either hot or cold. Give the bag to the cashier and watch it go down the line to be filled. If you don’t want chips, tell the cashier. Your name will be called and your sandwich is in the original bag you filled out.

Our group tried the crab, ham, turkey and roast beef sandwiches. All were delicious. I personally had the turkey on a white roll with provolone cheese, honey mustard, 1000 island dressing and candied walnuts, served hot. It was wonderful.

We all enjoyed the meal—the small sandwiches were large enough to share.

Prices are very reasonable, ranging from $5.25 for a small to $10.50 for a large sub. A Kidwich is available, including drink and snack for $3.75. Salads, cookies, ice cream cookie sandwiches and hand-dipped milkshakes are on the menu. You can call in or order online. Catering is available.

On a scale of 1 to 5 forks (5 being the highest), the Dining Divas rated Which Wich a 5 fork for its sandwiches.

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The group of ladies that comprise The Dining Divas has been meeting monthly to eat and share fellowship for years. Most of the gals have food related careers but what they all have in common is the pure joy of each others company and experiencing new dishes from all the varieties of Yadkin Valley restaurants.

The Dining Divas keep a running list of places they want to try and then they anonymously rate the food, service, and atmosphere of the eatery.

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ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH 1 lge butternut squash (seeded & cut into 1-inch pieces) 1 T olive oil ½ t salt 1/3 t black pepper

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheets with foil. Toss squash with olive oil, salt, pepper. Bake for 30 minutes; turn squash over; bake about 25 more minutes. Since the squash makes so much, I mash half of the cubes, add 1 T butter and tell my family it is mashed sweet potatoes! The squash is so sweet, they do not notice the difference. However the other night, my parents came over for dinner. My dad keep commenting on the roasted butternut squash saying it tasted just like a sweet potato. I had mashed some and told my husband I had made him mashed sweet potatoes since he does not care for squash. Needless to say my dad was about to give away my secret.

SPINACH QUICHE CUPS 1 pkg frozen leaf spinach (9-10 oz) 3 eggs ¾ c shredded Colby & Monterey Jack cheese 1/3 c green bell peppers, diced 1/3 c onion, diced 5 drops hot sauce (optional) 12 cubes of Colby-Jack cheese

Preheat oven to 350°F. Microwave spinach for 3 minutes.

Squeeze, drain out excess liquid. Use kitchen shears to cut up spinach. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray or you can line the cups, but they will need to be sprayed as well so the quiche does not stick to the liners. Combine eggs, shredded cheese, green peppers, onions, hot sauce and spinach in a mixing bowl. Stir until mixed. Evenly divide mix between the 12 cups. Put the cubes of cheese in the center of the cups; bake 20 minutes. You might need to bake longer, depending on your oven and how much liquid you removed from the spinach. The edges will turn a little brown when it is ready. The cups can be frozen and reheated in the microwave easily.

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Mom would rarely make a quiche when we were growing up. She, dad and I enjoyed the quiche, but it was not something we had often. We grew up in the generation that was concerned about consuming uncooked eggs.

Mom wanted to make sure the quiche was fully cooked so we would not get sick. She is a great mom! I remember the recipe to take a large amount of baking time. This recipe is not the same as the quiche you or I had growing up, but it is simple and it helps incorporated one wonderful leafy vegetable into your family’s diet.

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Green Beans & Caramelized Onions 3 T butter 2 sml onions ¾ - 1 lb green beans Salt and pepper to taste.

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Slice your onions to make pretty rings. Heat 2 T butter in a sauce pan over medium heat; add onions; about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally until golden brown. Trim green beans; boil green beans in pot of boiling, salted water. Cook 4 to 6 minutes. Drain; return to pot.

Add remaining butter, salt pepper to green beans. Transfer green beans to plates; top with onions. If you do not have time to trim and boil your green beans there is another option. I have on more than one occasion not had any fresh green beans so I used 2 cans from our pantry. Drain liquid; place beans over medium heat in a sauce pan. Cook, stirring occasionally until warm, usually 5 to 7 minutes. Maybe not as pretty as fresh green beans, but when your hungry family has places to be you learn to improvise often!

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Stuffed Onions 4 medium onions, peeled, hollowed ½ c chicken broth 1 T butter 4 slices bacon, cooked, diced 2 slices sandwich bread, torn 4 oz Gruyére or Swiss cheese, shredded 2 T flat-leaf parsley, chopped Salt and pepper.

Preheat oven to 450°F. Peel onions; use a melon baller to hollow out most of the insides. You want about 2 layers of the onion remaining or about ¼ inch. Arrange onions cored side up in an 8x8-inch baking dish. Pour chicken broth in bottom of dish; cover with foil. Bake for 25 minutes. While onion walls are baking, put butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Cook onion shavings for about 10 to 12 minutes until golden. Remove from heat; add diced bacon, bread, cheese, parsley. Mix well; add salt and pepper to taste. When onions are done in the oven, remove broth from the dish. Let them cool for a few minutes so you can work with them. Place the cheesy, onion bacon mixture into the hollowed out onion with a spoon. Use the back side of the spoon to press the mixture against the wall of the onion. Pack tightly; place back in oven for 20 minutes uncovered.

This looks very nice and yummy, yet it is not hard to accomplish at all. I have always enjoyed onions, but I had never had them stuffed before. This was a tasty surprise.

Zucchini Cakes 5 medium zucchini ¾ t salt 4 eggs ¾ c all-purpose flour ½ c grated Parmesan cheese ¼ c onion, chopped fine ¼ t black pepper Shred zucchini; toss with salt. Place in a colander. Put a plate over the zucchini and place cans on top of the plate to help squeeze out the liquid. Let it sit for about 15 to 20 minutes. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in flour, 28

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cheese, onion and pepper—only until the batter is moist, you want it to be lumpy. Stir in the zucchini. In a lightly oiled, hot skillet scoop 1 T of batter and spread to about a 3-inch circle.

Depending on how big your skillet or griddle depends on how many you can make at one time. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes per side. The pancake will be golden brown.

The more juice you drain out of the zucchini the crisper your pancake will be. If you like this recipe, it will freeze very well, up to 3 months. Layer the cakes in a freezer safe container with wax paper in-between the layers. To reheat, bake in a 425°F oven, single layer on a greased cookie sheet for 8 to 10 minutes.

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Tomato & Basil Linguini ½ lb linguini 2 medium tomatoes, diced ½ t garlic salt ¼ t black pepper ½ T white wine vinegar 1/3 c basil leaves Shredded Parmesan cheese Dice tomatoes; place in a large bowl so you can add the cooked linguini.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Add table salt to season the linguini.

Add linguini; cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. While the pasta is cooking drain the excess liquid out of the diced tomatoes. Add garlic salt, pepper, white wine vinegar and basil leaves to the bowl of tomatoes and mix. Drain pasta well; place in the bowl of tomato mixture.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

This is a wonderful paring with grilled chicken or shrimp. The great thing about this tomato mixture is it can be used to top toasted French bread too.

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Searing Meats

1. Before searing meats such as pork or beef roasts, pull the roast out of the refrigerator about 15 minutes before searing. By bringing the roast closer to room temperature, it will allow the fibers to relax and the natural moisture to reabsorb in the muscle.

2. The most important part of searing is having the pan hot (almost smoking!) and using the right amount of fat. In most cases, you only need a small amount of fat to coat the bottom of the pan. Once you place the protein in the pan, leave it alone. Constant flipping causes the meat to stick/tear and will hinder the browning process.

3. When searing meats, you want to use fats with a high smoke point such as vegetable or canola oils. Butter is indeed more flavorful but it is not able to withstand the high heat needed to sear.

4. Marinating and brining meat is a great way to impart flavor. If your marinade or brine contains sugar, you must keep a close eye on the meat when searing. The sugar can burn very quickly at such a high temperature.

5. After you finish searing meat there will be little brown bits left in the pan. These little bits are known as “fond” and are full of flavor so do not throw them away! Deglaze the pan with a small amount of liquid such as stock (broth) or wine, scrape the brown bits from the bottom with a spoon, and you have the start to a delicious sauce/gravy.

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The Buy Local Movement

by R. Bruce Heye Over the past few years more supermarkets and restaurants have been promoting buy local programs as a way to get fresher foods to the public while reducing transportation time and costs.

Many will use the name of the local producer to emphasize to the consumer that their business is doing as much as possible to support the local economy.

However, how many of our local restaurants are offering their patrons the opportunity to buy local when it comes to wine? Many restaurants offer no North Carolina wines! Why is this?

Ask a restaurant owner about North Carolina wines and they will tell you they just aren’t as good. Of course, this simply is not true.

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life as a chef and features local produce and weekly visits to local farmers and producers. One week she traveled to a local dairy farm to get the freshest milk and cream in order to give her patrons the best possible meals. Her restaurant The Chef and the Farmer offers wine and even does wine classes, but she has never mentioned even one North Carolina wine producer. Does the restaurant wine list even have any of our local wines?

Last year I was asked by Steve Shepard, then President of the North Carolina Winegrowers Association, to offer two programs at the Blue Ridge Wine Festival in Blowing Rock. These would feature our local wines versus comparable wines from major wine growing regions around the world.

My first presentation was for restaurants only and there was no charge for participation. Thirteen restaurants signed up but not one attended. Perhaps since it was without cost each decided they had better things to do. My belief was they chose not to learn the truth about North Carolina wines. This might have changed their perception. Since I had prepared the afternoon event and had twelve bottles of wine already opened, we gathered anyone walking by who was interested and did the consumeroriented program for them.

The second day I did the same tasting for consumers who had to pay to attend. Here we had 100% of those signed up attending. Each participant was interested in learning about our local wine industry and sampling the wines without knowing which of the two wines offered came from North Carolina and which came from another well-known wine growing region. We did a total of six styles of wine and each participant got to vote on which they thought was better. I also voted since

once the wines were placed in paper bags I didn’t know which wine was from a local North Carolina producer.

What were the results of this experiment—34% of the votes over the two days were in favor of the North Carolina wines, 9% of the votes could not express a preference and 57% percent voted for the other regions. This was clear proof to me that our local wines are competitive with world-class wines, priced about the same, and coming from highly regarded regions.

While I was in Blowing Rock for several days, I visited five different restaurants and not one had any North Carolina wines on their wine list.

Perhaps this explains their reluctance to learn more. Had they attended they would have learned that the celebrated Angus Barn Restaurant in Raleigh has had North Carolina wines on their list for over 20 years. This is meaningful because the Angus Barn has the finest wine list in the state and has been recognized by Wine Spectator magazine for having one of the finest wine lists in the world. Could it be that the Angus Barn’s management knows something other restaurants haven’t recognized yet?

We can all do our part to support the North Carolina wine industry by visiting North Carolina wineries and purchasing North Carolina wines. But I encourage everyone to question why North Carolina wines are not included on wine lists in the restaurants we patronize. After all, these wines have lower shipping costs than bottles from Europe or California and good North Carolina wines compare favorably with wines shipped in from out of state.

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Sixth Annual

Yadkin Winter Reds Food & Pairing Event January 31 - February 1 & February 28 - March 1

The Sixth Annual “Yadkin Winter Reds” wine event will be held January 31 - February 1 and February 28 March 1. Enjoy two weekends of wonderful wine and food in Yadkin County.

Looking for a day trip or a weekend getaway? Enjoy the Annual Yadkin Winter Reds Event sponsored by the Town of Yadkinville and Yadkin County

Tourism Development Authorities—a great opportunity to visit Yadkin County wineries and taste the excellent wines being produced.

All Yadkin County wineries will feature their "Winter Red" (2 ounce pour) paired with a 4 ounce serving of a tasty food item. Hours are Saturday, noon to 5p and Sunday, 1p to 5p. Ticket price to

attend will be $20 per person per weekend. Each ticketholder will be assigned to a starting winery to receive a souvenir glass and a map. Ticket is good for both days on the selected weekend you choose, one visit per winery.

Check out our calendar of events for additional activities happening the weekend of the Yadkin Winter Reds!

Menu for January Weekend (Tickets must be ordered by January 28, 2015) Allison Oaks Vineyards will feature Country Ham & Smokey Gouda Pimento Cheese Slider paired with Ms. Mimi.

Cellar 4201 will feature Herb Roasted Pork Loin paired with Sangiovese.

Divine Llama Vineyards will feature Chocolate Cake made with In a Heartbeat paired with In a Heartbeat.

Flint Hill Vineyards will feature Chili paired with Tres Cerise.

RagApple Lassie Vineyards will feature Lamb Meatballs paired with Syrah.

Sanders Ridge Vineyards will feature Mini NC Grass fed Peppercorn Encrusted Beef Sliders paired with Big Woods.

Sweet Home Carolina Winery will feature Sweet Home's Creamy Potato and Sausage Soup with Home Baked Bread and paired with Wild Thing.

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Sometimes you just want to continue enjoying those wonderful days of autumn whose mornings by right are splendid relief from the oppressive humidity of summer paired with afternoons full of falling leaves and mid-seventy degrees. By this time of year, that is but a memory and we've all moved on to turtle neck sweaters and gloves but we are longing for the recent days of warm wine and sunshine. A simple feeling of being comforted by the warmth of the sun while having the cool mornings and nights that allow us to snuggle in. In the colder more dreary weather months we seek warmth from fires, hot beverages, hearty soups and stews.

In the winter when you come home at night after a long day's work, to a cool, dark house, it's nice to have something warm and filling waiting for you in the slow cooker. Add a couple of simple sides or toppings and your evening meal is complete and ever so comforting.

It's the time of year that screams, warm bowl, hot liquid please. That seems to cure just about anything besides some health issues and a broken heart, but a warm supper will help in either of those cases as well. For my household the Author Ginger K. King favorite is chili with beans. We have a standard recipe and while it isn't top secret, there are a couple ingredients you might be surprised about—celery is one, wine is the other. While neither ingredient is imperative to making a quality bowl of steaming hot chili, one adds a depth of flavor familiar from pot roasts and the other a richness unique to red wine. Red wine with a warm dinner is just delightful at this time of year.

A new favorite in our house is OXTAIL STEW. Growing up in the country our extended families familiarized us with their expert use of neck bones. The meat next to these types of joints and systems are succulent because of the gelatinous transformation that occurs to the joint gristle during long slow cooking methods such as braising. The oxtail is full of this type of gristle and a fair amount of really lean meat which of course is not good to cook quickly but becomes a jewel when slow cooked over hours in a great braising liquid that of course, includes a really great wine.

I hope you share a warm bowl and a nice glass of your favorite red GINGER’S CHILI among your family and friends when you prepare recipes from my second 1 1/2 to 2 lbs ground beef, 80/20 cookbook. Look for ways to introduce 1 medium onion, roughly cut-do not finely dice a quarter cup of your favorite wine 2 medium bell peppers roughly chopped into your personal soup and stew 2 lge stalks of celery, strings removed, finely diced recipes. I think you'll be surprised at 2 cans chopped tomatoes how much it can add to a dish.

1 can tomato sauce Have a great winter and cud2 T tomato paste dle up with a hearty bowl of stew to 1 c Syrah stay warm.

1 can chopped green chiles 1 can pinto beans (drained and rinsed) 1 can dark red kidney beans (drained and rinsed) 2 t ground cumin These two recipes came from 2 T chili powder Ginger K. King’s second cookbook 2 t garlic powder in her series.

2 t each salt and pepper Turn your slow cooker on high; allow the cooking surface to get hot as you For more information on brown the meat and vegetables. Placing hot food into a cold piece of crockery Ginger K. King’s Carolina Wine can break it. Add the ground beef to a large skillet over medium high heat.

Cooking, Volume I and II, Sprinkle meat with salt and other spices. Break meat up as it cooks. Do not visit www.gingerkking.com and drain. Add vegetables; cook until softened. Deglaze pan with the wine. Pour carolinawinecooks.wordpress.com contents of the pan into the cooker; stir in all remaining ingredients.

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OXTAIL STEW 4 to 6 large oxtail portions 1 T black pepper 1/4 t salt 1 lge yellow onion, roughly chopped 1 c carrots, cut 1-inch pieces 1 c celery, cut in 1-inch pieces 1/2 c North Carolina honey 1/4 c red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon) 2 c beef broth 1/2 t olive oil Season the oxtail portions with salt and pepper. Heat a non-stick or enamel pot to medium high, add oil and then the oxtail. Brown on all sides lightly, remove and add vegetables. Once they are coated in the oil, brush oxtail with honey on all sides. Deglaze with the wine. Add remaining honey; return oxtail to the pot; cover. Reduce heat to simmer.

Cook for 1 1/2 hours. Check after 30 minutes to be sure enough liquid remains. If not, reduce heat a bit and add more stock. Try this in your slow cooker. It will do well on low for 4 to 6 hours but beyond that will become too tender, and best used in soup.

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Catherine Rabb

MULLED WINE

Catherine Rabb Senior Instructor College of Culinary Arts Johnson & Wales University Charlotte 801 West Trade Street Charlotte, NC 28202 980-598-1450 catherine.rabb@jwu.edu

The smell of spiced wine takes me right back to my childhood. My mother would make a recipe from her Swedish grandparents that she called Gløg: red wine simmered on the stove with oranges, cloves and cinnamon. A cold weather holiday treat, warmed spicy wine is an easy, and lovely, addition to family gatherings, holiday parties, or just simple evenings at home around the fire.

Sipping a warmed spicy wine has been enjoyed for centuries, on just about every continent, and by most civilizations. Everywhere wine is made, someone has added spices to it. This was done for many reasons; to serve as medicine, to extend the life of the wine, to enhance the flavor, and to provide both comfort and calories. Flavor additions are often baking spices like cloves, cinnamon or nutmeg. However, our wine drinking ancestors have also added citrus like lemon or orange, or honey, raisins, nuts, lavender, cardamom, saffron and ginger.

Spiced wine has a rich history, with origins in ancient Egypt, where spiced wine was medicinal, and prized both in life, and the afterlife. Documented reports of spiced wine during the Roman Empire were included in the writings of authors like Pliny the Elder. During the 14th century, the term mulled wine was coined.

The literal definition of “mull” means to heat up and add spices. A delicious warm drink, full of flavor, was a treat that crossed continents and cultures.

Mulled wine became a winter staple in many places in Europe, and was prized in the Middle East. In each place mulled wine was made, regional variations developed. Some locations added cream, honey or sugar, others used more herbs than spice, and most countries developed signature spice combinations.

Charles Dickens is credited with promoting mulled wine as a holiday drink, and its inclusion in his classic novel “A Christmas Carol” cemented mulled wine as a traditional holiday accompaniment.

Mulled wine is almost ridiculously easy to make and serve. And a big plus; it’s a super affordable drink for a crowd. I like to put the ingredients in a crockpot on warm, and let the aromas fill the house before company arrives. Mulled wine just feels festive, and pairs well with just about anything from spicy chili on game day to holiday cookies.

For this recipe, I choose an inexpensive fruity wine. This year there are a ton of affordable red wines on the market that are a blend of grapes, and they make a perfect base. It’s not necessary to use a pricey or special wine for this drink, go for cheap and cheerful. The recipe below is just a starting point, so feel free to add other flavors. It’s just about impossible to make a bad version, and it is fun to try different spices, herbs and sweeteners. The recipe also uses a little bit of brandy, which helps round out the flavors.

Mulled wine (this recipe serves about 6, just multiply for a bigger group) 1 bottle red wine 6 whole cloves 2 oranges, sliced into rounds 1 lemon, sliced into rounds

2 cinnamon sticks 6 whole cloves ½ c sugar or honey ¼ t grated nutmeg ¼ t grated ginger 6 oz brandy

Combine ingredients in a large saucepan or crockpot, and slowly warm (but don’t boil), stirring occasionally. Serve in a pretty mug.

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In large pot cook ground chuck until done and broken up into small pieces.

Pour into strainer and let the grease drain off. In the meantime return pot to stove; sauté the chopped onion in 1 tablespoon of butter until tender; add the drained ground chuck back into the pot. Add seasoned salt, pepper, beef stock, tomato soup, crushed tomatoes and pasta sauce and stir to combine. Let simmer. In the same strainer pour in all 3 cans of vegetables; rinse and drain then add to beef and tomato mixture. Stir well to combine and bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low and simmer anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 hours. ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

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Thanks to David for fielding calls at his home about the recipe, and for his wonderful winning entry in our Apple Recipe Contest.

Here’s another look at David’s

FRESH APPLE COFFEE CAKE WITH HONEY BEE GLAZE Preheat oven to 350°F using a 13x9-inch pan Peel, core and finely chop 3 medium Granny Smith apples, (1/4” to 3/8” chop).

Enough to make 3 cups of chopped apples. Place in a medium bowl; add 1/4 cup sugar, 2 T lemon juice, 1/2 t cinnamon, stir; set aside to juice about 20 minutes.

In a mixing bowl, sift together 2 cups all purpose flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 t baking powder, 1/2 t salt. Cut in 1/2 cup cold butter to size of small peas.

Break into a measuring cup: one egg. Fill with buttermilk—enough to make 1 cup—beat and stir into the dry ingredients with 1 t vanilla and 2 cups of chopped apples (Dip out apples with a slotted spoon). Pour batter into a greased 13×9-inch pan and cover with Honey Bee Glaze.

To make glaze. Stir and bring to boiling point over low heat in a sauce pan: 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup honey, remove from heat.

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The Eat & Explore cookbook series is spectacular, one state at a time. It's subtitle is Favorite Recipes, Celebrations & Travel Destinations so it makes for good reading and making plans for warmer weather as well as some great mountains to coast recipes!

Friend, Ann Garwood of the Brushy Mountain Ruritan Club, has shared a copy of the new Eat & Explore North Carolina edition the club is using as a fundraiser. Besides nine apple recipes from the Brushy Mountain Ruritan group there is a description of the Brushy Mountain Apple Festival. Pick up your copy at Oakwoods Grocery, 1639 Brushy Mountain Road, Wilkesboro or directly from Great American Publishers and fine bookstores.

Ann's Recipe for BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND APPLE SOUP, p. 69.

2 T butter 1 very large onion, chopped 3 stalks celery, sliced caddy-cornered; cut to add interest 2 heaping T curry powder 1 heaping T honey

4 to 5 lge apples, peeled, chopped 8 c butternut squash, peeled, coarsely chopped 8 c chicken stock 1 t salt 1 t black pepper

Melt butter over medium heat in large soup pot. Add onion, celery, curry powder, honey; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in apples and squash.

Add stock, salt, pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer about 35 minutes or until squash is tender. Serve with a little sprinkle of freshly ground pepper or nutmeg on top.

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Melt butter over medium heat in large soup pot. Add onion, celery, curry powder, honey; sauté 3 minutes. Stir in apples and squash. Add stock, salt, pepper.

Bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer about 35 minutes or until squash is tender.

Serve with a little sprinkle of freshly ground pepper or nutmeg on top.

PEACH BREAD from Shawn Dezern, and the NC Peach Festival, July in Candor.

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eggs 1/4 c oil c sugar t vanilla

2 c self-rising flour 2 t cinnamon 2 c slice peaches

Beat eggs, oil, sugar and vanilla until blended. In another bowl, combine flour and cinnamon. Stir mixtures together. Fold in peaches. Bake in a large bread pan for 50 minutes or small pans for 25 minutes in a 350°F oven. Done when a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

HONEY ALMOND SWEET POTATOES from the Honeybee Festival, August in Kernersville.

1 c cooked sweet potatoes, sliced 1/4 c honey 1/4 c orange marmalade 3 T water 1 t salt 1/3 c butter 1/4 c blanched slivered almonds Place sliced sweet potatoes in a singe layer in greased baking dish. combine honey, marmalade, water, salt. Bring to boil, reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Pour over potatoes. Melt butter, add almonds; toast over low heat until golden brown.

Sprinkle over potatoes. Bake at 325°F for 30 minutes or until glazed, basting occasionally.

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story & photo by Colleen Church Colleen Church is the County Extension Director and Horticulture Agent for North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Yadkin County. Colleen earned her B.S. and M.S. in Horticulture Science from North Carolina State University. A native of Wilkes County, she lives with her husband and two daughters in Clingman.

She enjoys gardening, cooking, crafts and spending time with her family.

Become an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service partners with communities to deliver education and technology that enrich the lives, land, and economy of North Carolinians.

Cooperative Extension utilizes a vast network of volunteers to carry out its mission and deliver research-based information from its parent universities, North Carolina State and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State, to the public.

In 2013 alone, 69,108 Extension volunteers contributed 656,054 hours of volunteer service across the state.

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The many years I have spent as a Horticulture Extension Agent, have made the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer program especially dear to me. Extension Master Gardener Volunteer is a national educational and volunteer service program. The program first began in Washington State in 1972 and the first North Carolina training was held in Wake County in 1979. The program has expanded across North Carolina with a program in almost every county today.

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A variety of activities are available for completing the volunteer component, such as conducting youth and adult gardening programs, assisting with demonstration or school gardens, staffing exhibits and plant clinics, and much more. Continuing education opportunities are available at local, state, and national levels for Extension Master Gardener Volunteers.

Debra Edwards, Yadkin County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, explains what the program means to her...

“It was 2009 when I first enrolled in the North Carolina Master Gardener Program in Alamance County, and I’ve been active all but one year since then.

I commend the program to anyone who loves gardening and wants to meet others who do also.

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The lifelong friendships are by far the best perk. We share our knowledge with each other, travel to interesting horticultural venues, and have many opportunities to teach others as we serve the Cooperative Extension as volunteers.

The Yadkin County program will begin its second year in 2015. Come and join us if you are a gardener, a gardener want-to-be, or a property owner who dreams of making a pretty and productive landscape around your home.”

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MT. AIRY ROTARY’S INTERACT: Students Making a Difference

by Cindy Martin Mount Airy’s Rotary sponsors INTERACT, an organization for youth ages 12 to 18 who join together to serve the community through hands-on service projects, local as well as international. Mentors Regina Edwards, Barbi Manchester and Beth Pequeno serve as advisers to the student groups.

“To see how these students have become leaders and are accomplishing great things makes your heart come out of your chest,” Beth Pequeno proffered.

The INTERACT Organizations at Mount Airy, East Surry, Surry Central and North Surry High Schools are already forging ahead with this year’s projects. To date, they’ve planned a Habitat for Humanity Event, where the students will assist with the building and/or landscaping of a Habitat Home; a Food Drive to help needy families during the holidays; a Lupus Butterfly Walk/Kickball Tournament to raise awareness to Lupus in our area; a Literacy Project in which INTERACT members will read to students in elementary schools and help raise funds to buy books for students and school libraries; and, perhaps most importantly, the Purple Pinky Day, an international event where Rotarians work together to eradicate polio worldwide.

Donations are accepted and contributors’ pinkies are painted purple as a sign of support. Last year INTERACT raised $7000 for the cause, meaning 7000 children in underprivileged countries received a polio vaccine.

“I’m really excited about INTERACT in our high schools and our community,” Dr. Travis Reeves, Superintendent of Schools commented. “I’m extremely proud of the service our students have demonstrated to others and the example they’re setting for our younger children.”

For the last decade we’ve celebrated local Yadkin Valley Music and Musicians from old time singers, jazz, bluegrass to gospel.

The tradition continues in our March/April 2015 issue.

Look for your copy beginning the first week of March.

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Tom Cowden loved the outdoors and shooting through the Davie County 4-H Shooting Sports Program.

Now other youth have the opportunity in the Shoot Hunter Education through Davie County 4-H and Lyndsie Young, 4-H Youth Development. Tom’s father, Nelson, established the Tom Cowden Memorial Davie 4-H Shooting Club aka Davie County 4-H Shooting Sports Club (a non-profit association) in 2012 after he lost Tom to cancer at age 15.

Nelson designed the 100-yard Rimfire Rifle Range with a shelter and five bench-rests. The site also has a biodegradeable outhouse! Kids, 9 to 18, can use their own guns, a donated gun or one from a NRA grant. Fundraisers make purchasing other supplies possible. Currently club membership is 20.

The kids also learn how to do a formal club meeting with minutes, reports and community projects.

Nelson, an assistant principal at Parkland High School is the Shooting Club leader, who volunteers his time with Lyndsie and her 4-H'ers.

Watching club members you can notice his calm yet serious personality affect the kids. They are a confident, poised and dedicated group. He is NRA certified in Rifle, Shotgun and Pistol as well as a NRA Certified Range Safety Officer. Nelson is 4-H certified and certified as a Hunter Education Instructor. "It's safety first," says Nelson. "We load for younger shooters and stay within arm's reach." Two other adult volunteers are certified in Shotgun and Archery.

If you are interested in volunteering or donating, call Lyndsie at 336-7536100. State approved training is required of all volunteers as well as background checks.

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The Best is Yet to Come Nick Poindexter is 31, a college grad, a husband, father and Teaching Paster at his Collide Church in downtown Yadkinville. Homegrown in Yadkin County, Nick is content to live with his wife, Twinkle and two boys, Blaise and Justice in his home county.

While attending Lenoir-Rhyne University, he studied Computer Aided Graphic Design and Family Ministry.

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Design. With experience in printing techniques from Lenoir-Rhyne, screen printing has become the main core of his business. Even so, "My top passion has shifted from art to ministry," said Nick. "The idea of planting a church was something God spoke to my wife and I years back to Impact Yadkin, 2011. Around the same time, God pursued a minister friend, James Reavis.

Nick served along side some incredible people over eight years at Richmond Hill Baptist Church as its Youth Minister. As time passed, we realized delayed obedience is disobedience. After much prayer and planning, Collide Church opened its doors. "I am extreme-

ly grateful to have my wife with me during this journey—not only for her support, but also because of the vocal talents she brings to our worship band."

The mission of Collide Church: connecting a hurting culture to a healing God through hope in Christ equates to modern worship, a casual atmosphere and the relevant message—to reach the unchurched of the area and disciple them into a growing relationship with Jesus.

"We are excited to see what the future holds. As we like to say at Collide, 'The best is yet to come!'"

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Blah, are you ready for summer yet? I know I am, but we have to make it through those cold, indoor days first!

If we have a winter like we did last year, it will be perfect snowman making weather. There are so many cute ideas to get your kids thinking creatively when building snowmen.

Make a snowman head, then hollow out a bowl shape in the top of the head. Fill the head with birdseed and do some bird watching. This will make for some great photo opportunities as well. Make a snowman family with personalities to match each member. My mom and I had a great time doing this last year, see picture. If you don’t want to get outside in the cold, and want to make an indoor snowman, try making a snowman in a jar kit. Grab a wide mouth mason jar, and fill it with small sticks you have picked up outside,

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FUN with kids

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three different sizes of styrofoam balls, a wooden skewer to thread the styrofoam balls onto, an orange painted stick for the nose, brads for the eyes, mouth and buttons, and a piece of fabric for the scarf. If you want your snowman to last, paint the styrofoam balls with mod podge, and even sprinkle some glitter on them. Let them dry before you place all items in the jar for your kit.

Do you have some old, wooden paint stirrers lying around? Paint the stick white, with a black top for the hat.

Glue a small piece of black chenille stem directly under the black paint for the brim of the hat, and draw or paint a nose, eyes and mouth. With a sharpie, draw inch marks up the side of the stirrer and stick your snowman outside for a cute snow measuring tool.

When February rolls around, we think of Valentine’s Day, try this cool activity to measure your pulse. Stick a toothpick in a small marshmallow, then place the marshmallow on your wrist. Keep moving the marshmallow stick around until it starts to slowly move up and down. You have found your pulse!

Incorporate some writing into your Valentine’s Day activities by placing candy conversation hearts throughout a piece of writing. For instance, you might write a sentence that said, “I woke up frantically to the phone ringing with a message that said, ‘Call Me.’” The conversation heart writing is sure to get some chuckles out of your kids.

Conversation hearts can be incorporated into science as well.

Predict what will happen to a heart candy when it is dropped in various solutions such as vinegar, water, salt water, and honey.

Record your results and compare the shape of the hearts.

Stay warm and safe and have a Happy Heart Day! Spring is right around the corner.

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Rose M. Haynes: From Sharecropper’s Daughter to Author

story and photo by Eunice Call Mrs. Rose M. Haynes has been on an incredible journey since the day, 80 years ago, in Rose Hill, VA, she exited her mother’s womb. From a sharecropper’s humble beginnings, she endured poverty, hunger, hard work, and strict discipline.

When the crops came in, they had plenty of vegetables, but when the fresh and stored vegetables ran out, there was sometimes no food. “We ate whatever we could get,” she said. “Mom cooked possums, rabbits, squirrels, groundhogs, and chickens. When 14, Rose quit school to look for work. She found housekeeping and babysitting jobs until she was 18 and could work legally for hourly wages.

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Detroit, MI to Hays, NC in the spring of 1959, where they raised two children. Now, as a high school graduate, former Holly Farms (Tyson) employee and author of two published books, Mrs. Haynes has reached goals she set for herself long ago. She was working at the Holly Farms Poultry plant and already working on her first book when Dr. Fay Byrd of Wilkes Community College initiated high school and GED classes at the plant. Mrs. Haynes happily signed up, and her secondary education journey began. Two and a half years after she enrolled, she had a high school diploma.

She freelanced for Wilkes County’s Journal Patriot for nine years and has written articles for Our State, Winston-Salem Journal and Jefferson Times. At 74, she finished Searching for Home, an autobiography that takes the reader through an incredible, sometimes humorous and often heartrending lifelong journey.

“I wrote that book for my children and grandchildren and later decided to publish it,” she said.

Her latest project, The Ore Knob Mine Murders: the Crimes, the Investigation, and the Trials, took many years to complete. “I was shocked when I heard about those people being shoved into that copper mine in 1981. I wanted to bring awareness to the corruption and violence of illegal drug activity,” she said.

Mrs. Rose M. Haynes enrolled in classes to enhance her writing skills and called upon friends and family for help. She said she appreciates Barbara Pless, her teacher and mentor, for continuous support. Thirty years after beginning, The Ore Knob Mine Murders was published by McFarland Publishing.

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Kevin Heape photo and story by Mary Bohlen Wilkes County is a “great fit for me,” says Kevin Heape who relocated from California in 2011 to launch his new position as Operations Project Manager of W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir.

On a clear blue Carolina morning Kevin and I sat at a picnic table on the deck of the Visitor Assistance Center overlooking the Kerr Lake and talked. My first question, “How did you get here all the way from the west coast?”

Kevin says he had a plan to come back East. “I wanted to be near my family and I like this area.” His family is in Florida and Georgia. His wife, Cindy's family is in West Virginia.

“Here, we are about midway between the two.” Music, mountains and trout fishing were a big draw too. “Music is a huge part of my life. Ever since high school I've loved bluegrass—the tempo, you can feel it. Alison Krauss, Doc Watson, ‘Old and In the Way’ are favorites.” What better place can you think of if you like fishing and bluegrass?

In a way you could say Kevin is reconnecting with his Southern roots. He was born in middle Florida and spent some of his childhood there before his family moved to California. After earning a degree in Natural Resources Management from Chico State, he entered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1999. His previous work environment at Lake Mendocino in northern California closely parallels W. Kerr Scott in terms of project management and staff size.

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like the one with the Friends of W. Kerr Scott, are very important to the operations and future development of the site. The lake project covers 5,500 acres and includes miles of trails, three campgrounds, hiking, fishing, archery, boating, swimming and outdoor amphitheaters.The Brushy Mountain Cyclists Club hosts an average of eight bike races annually, with hundreds of participants selling out in a matter of hours.

Kevin pointed out the main purposes of the lake are to provide flood control, a dependable water supply for Wilkes County and Winston-Salem, wildlife management and recreational opportunities for the public. In the not too distant future, the county has plans to install a water intake in the lake, and a private company is currently exploring hydropower options, a wonderful source of renewable energy.

The Heapes are happy about their move and have established a small farm in the Hays section of Wilkes. “It's beautiful and we have really good neighbors. We love animals.

Our farm is both a hobby and an investment. We're growing strawberries, raspberries. We have fainting goats and cashmere goats, chickens, angora rabbits and alpacas. My Cindy is really into fiber and knitting.”

We welcome Kevin and Cindy to the Yadkin Valley and hope they hang around for a long time. When you're up at the lake stop by the Visitor AssistanceVisitor and say hello to Kevin. Enjoy the Environmental Education Center and browse the gift shop. Kevin and his staff will give you a hearty welcome!

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The EVTA Story

Hikers on the Stone Mountain/Mountains-toSea Trail between Elkin and Stone Mountain State Park ( top of Wells Knob).

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If every community project had the enthusiasm, dedication and loyalty of the EVTA (Elkin Valley Trails Association), what a wonderful world this would be! After meeting with EVTA chairperson, Dr. Bill Blackley and Denise Lyon, creator of the organization's impressive newsletter, it no longer puzzled me how the EVTA group has accomplished so much in such a short period of time—building Elkin's part of NC's Mountains-to-Sea Trail. "We are two of hundreds making it happen," said Blackley.

In two years with $350,000 in donations, EVTA is halfway and headed to a connection to neighboring Stone Mountain. A new year brings excitement with ongoing and new development. The second major pedestrian foot bridge on the E & A Rail Trail, (Elkin & Alleghany Rail Trail)/Stone Mountain Trail will be built within the Elkin City limits this year. EVTA is committed to developing a walkable trail on the other side of the second bridge by the time it is installed.

The Wells Knob 3-mile segment of the Stone Mountain/Mountains-to-Sea Trail is near completion. The Grassy Creek section of trail is progressing with the addition of a footbridge across Grassy Creek with 40-foot beams over a 36-foot stretch built by volunteers. Ultimately these two sections will create the most awesome trail in our region.

Led by a 12-member Governing Group and several Steering Committee members, the EVTA's mottos are clear and to the point: "No whining allowed—come with a solution! " and "No obstacles, only opportunities!"

The EVTA’s projects will touch Surry, Yadkin and Wilkes counties.

When completed, communities can enjoy hiking, cycling, mountain biking, horseback riding trails, running, a native wildflower garden as well as walkways, picnic areas, birding and historical markers. Dr. Blackley says, "This is about more than a trail—it involves a lot of the greater Elkin Valley comya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

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The near future holds aspirations for The Vineyard Loop (Camino de Vino) connecting Elkin's wineries to the current in-town bike and walking trail and the developing Stone Mountain Trail.

Major fundraisers include the autumn Insane Terrain 5K foot race, the Duck & Turtle Regatta in conjunction with the Pumpkin Festival weekend, Tour de Vino, a spring road bike ride and Trails Boogie in the summer.

To stay abreast of this inspiring group, subscribe to Denise's spectacular digital EVTA newsletter by joining the EVTA email list at www.elkinvalleytrails.org To volunteer contact EVTA Volunteer Coordinator, Bill Blackburn at billblackburn@rivercto.net To make a donation use the website elkinvalleytrails.org and click “donate” or send checks to: EVTA POB 91, Elkin, NC 28621

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by Cindy Martin After five years of retirement from Lord’s Chapel, Father Tim and Cynthia have come home, at last, in this long-awaited addition to Jan Karon’s Mitford series. Already occupying the number two slot on the New York Times bestseller list and receiving rave reviews, fans can’t wait to catch up on the happenings in the lives of their favorite cast of characters.

Father Tim is at a crossroads, having to decide if he wishes to return to his role as priest at Lord’s Chapel, or perhaps, pursue his passion for books and reading.

He thoroughly enjoys helping out at Happy Endings Bookstore while Hope, the owner, is on complete bed rest to save her unborn child. Dooley, Father Tim and Cynthia’s adopted son, is also struggling with his love for beautiful Lace Turner and his desire to become a country vet. Still suffering from being abandoned by his mother as a child, Dooley’s brother, seventeen-year-old Sammy, wreaks havoc on the neighborhood, destroying one of Father Tim’s most prized possessions.

There’s never a dull moment as the Turkey Club gathers at Wanda’s Feel Good Café to discuss spray tans, articles in “The Muse,” the election of town mayor, Internet dating and whether or not Mitford takes care of its own. This book will not disappoint.

Published by Putman, the text is 511 pages. Somewhere Safe With Somebody Good is available for purchase at Pages and other local independent booksellers, as well as online for $27.95.

Mmm-mmm Says Bob John F Blair Publisher has just released Foods That Make You Say Mmm-mmm

by Bob Garner, a trusted North Carolinian and authority on North Carolina cuisine.

He is considered a connoisseur of the best eating in the Old North State. Garner's trademark "mmm-mmm" is a well-known indicator of when he loves what he's eating!

This book is equal parts food memoir, North Carolina culture guide and Southern cookbook with a smattering of actual recipes.

An attractive book, it contains 70 color photographs. Garner takes readers to North Carolina culinary traditions such as livermush, Brunswick stew, fig cake, Hatteras clam chowder, banana pudding and collard greens. He also tells the history of commercial foods founded in the old North State: Krispy Kreme, Texas Pete Hot Sauce and Mt. Olive Pickles.

Foods that Make You Say Mmm-mmm is the perfect gift for hungry travelers or former North Carolina folks who find themselves missing home or North Carolina foodies just wanting to learn more. Hardcover, $26.95 at fine bookstores; available as ebook.

This title is based on a true family tale passed down through of Angela R. Adams' great, great Granny Chappell of her encounter with a mountain lion when homesteading in Kansas. Adams teaches science at Elkin Middle School where she was recognized for her first children's book, Henry the Mountain Lion.

Henry the Mountain Lion is for a young reader. It's colorful and active with nostalgic, accurate illustrations by Ginnie Conaway, who teaches watercolor and acrylic classes privately and for Forsyth Tech. Community College in Winston-Salem.

Especially impressive is Adams scientific influence in injecting two pages of information on "panthers, cougars, catamounts, pumas and mountain lions" and their place in the eco-system to satisfy the most inquisitive young mind. Currently Adams is working on a sequel, Henry's Mischievous Adventures. She, her husband and son live on the family farm in the NC foothills near the creek on Hemric Mountain.

You can purchase Henry the Mountain Lion by emailing angelaradams.com. This paperback is $13.95, published by Secondwind Publishing.

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The Cloud is Drifting Slowly Across the Sky Paul W. Norman, Sr. has a DBA from UNC-Pembroke. Currently Paul is a pastor of a rebuilding church in King, First Baptist of Saura Valley. "The Bible tells us our days are like a cloud crossing the sky and slowly disappearing," related Paul.

In his book, The Cloud is Drifting Slowly Across the Sky, Paul takes us back to his youth where the cloud first appeared and in 93 pages, records his many exciting, funny, sometimes naive or risky, sometimes both and youthful adventures as a college student. Even if you were around in the 30s, you will marvel at his 75-year-old recollections of his sister's death and weak medical practices of the day that didn't save her, going "...to the Indian side of the Dairy Queen," a smattering of his poetry, stringing tobacco, a healing service in Greensboro, several break-ups with Jennie, Julie, Jackie, Rhonda and more but finally finding the love of his life in his wife, Linda.

Published by Xlibris, The Cloud is Drifting is available in hardcover, $20 paperback, $15 and eBook formats. Orders@Xlibris.com

THE GHOST WILL SEE YOU NOW "I know ghosts. Ghosts know me," says author and "ghostlorist" Randy Russell, who has believed in ghosts since he was 12, when he took out the trash one night and was chased back to the house by something in the darkness.

YVLM has already introduced you to Randy's Ghost Cats of the South and Ghost Dogs of the South. "This time, he turns his skills to the human variety of ghosts and highlights patients who can’t quite check out and doctors whose long hours are now eternal." Meet his newest book, The Ghost Will See You Now: Haunted Hospitals of the South.

NC is included with the 13 Southern state-by-state guide to 40-plus ghost stories—Highland Hospital, Asheville; CherryPoint Naval Hospital, Havelock and Cherry Hospital, Goldsboro. Randy concludes each state with a list of additional sightings in Aberdeen, Banner Elk, Charlotte, Durham, Jefferson, Morganton, Oteen, Raleigh , Roxboro and Statesville. Twenty-six black/white photos enhance the 248-page book of scares! $19.95, hardcover, John F. Blair, Publisher, available as an ebook and where ever books are sold

Here is another read from Yadkin Valley author Sarah Marin Byrd.

You met her in 2013 with her book, Manger Mouse, a touching children's book about a tiny mouse's big role in the Christmas story.

A versatile writer, now Sarah tells of fictional Callie, orphaned at eight and her life with her grandmother in the Blue Ridge Mountains in the 1940s. The New River is one of the oldest rivers (second only to the Nile) in North America and its natural history is woven into The River Keeper.

Based on actual events, the story tells of the 13-year battle to protect the New River from development. Sarah invested hours in research and dedicates The River Keeper to the late Bob Pate, aka River Man, her inspiration. Published by Ambassador International, $14.99 in pb. ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

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CHLOE FITCH AND THE SIXTH GRADE POWERS, A Middle Grade Novel by Maggie Riggans; read by Cindy Martin For emerging author Maggie Riggans of Dobson, the ability to put a pen to paper and create a story is a God-given talent. “I always want to thank Him for allowing me to write,” she said in a recent interview. Sixteen-year-old Maggie began her literary journey as an eighth grader in Katelyln Padgett’s writing group. It was there she was inspired to write her first book, Chloe Fitch and the Sixth Grade Powers, where we are introduced to Chloe Fitch, whose homeschooling life has ended and her public school adventures have begun. Not only must Chloe juggle class schedules, homework, and boyfriend issues, she has to come to grips with her new-found ability to control objects through mental telepathy and her capacity to heal her injuries instantaneously! Considered by reviewers as an excellent book for a first time author, middle-grade readers will delight in Chloe’s escapades.

Chloe Fitch and the Sixth Grade Powers is available for purchase at Amazon and other on-line booksellers for $11.69. Her second book, Monsters, which premiered in November, is also available.

Reporter’s Note: Maggie wanted to share her mantra with our readers: “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in the sight, O LORD, my strength and my redeemer.” Psalms 19:14.

Valerie's Vow by Ashley M. Carmichael is a powerful little novel, a surefire pleaser for females. In 187 pages, this young author successfully uses multiple literary techniques to bring the reader the challenges of losing a loved one, trusting God, living a worthy life and it has a hopeful ending—a must for readers.

Valerie loses her best friend Beth to an untimely death by cancer. Flashbacks provide the background the reader needs to know Valerie's promise to Beth on her deathbed—to let go and live life to its fullest. Valerie begins to know herself in spite of or maybe because of all the love interests she encounters along her journey.

Ashley M. Carmichael lives in Winston-Salem. She earned her BA in English from UNC-Wilmington, is a NC Teaching Fellow Alumna and currently teaches high school English. Looking forward to more novels in the future from Ashley—I couldn't put this one down!

Valerie's Vow is published by Second Wind Publishing, $ 11.95, pb.

Affliction,

A Collection of Short Stories About Bullies read by Cindy Martin

In this debut young adult work of fiction, Mount Airy native and Surry Community College instructor, James Penn, presents a compilation of five short stories portraying real-life scenarios where the protagonists experience the social, emotional, and physical aspects of bullying and emerge victorious from victimization. The illustrations, paired with the graphic content and language, present a powerful text intended to educate and increase awareness of this evergrowing problem. Situations such as a student being ridiculed, punched, and stuffed in a locker after band practice; a boy being subjected to abuse from a grieving parent while being repeatedly singled-out and attacked on his way home from school; and a girl who is tormented by a clique of her peers through social media, are but a few of the examples of bullying Penn brings to light in this insightful manuscript.

Affliction is available for purchase at Pages Bookstore in Mount Airy, in addition to Amazon, ABE Books, and other on-line booksellers. Price is $7.95.

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Staff, left to right: Annie Vorys, Ashley Wall, Cheri Timmons.

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Heartstrings in coordination with

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Above, Heartstrings’ volunteers make things happen.

Coming up on January 29th, fundraiser, Raising Hope with Heartstrings will feature keynote speaker Olympic Silver Medalist Noelle Pikus Pace at the Greensboro Country Club, (410 Sunset Drive), 5:30p to 7:30p. Noelle will speak on her Olympic journey, including her greatest life challenge—the loss of her third child. Tickets are $50 and include light hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.

A 501(c) 3 organization, Heartstrings provides compassionate validation, bereavement education and hope to families who have suffered a loss.

"Heartstrings provides support to families spanning the Foothills, Piedmont and even Southern Virginia," says Annie. ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

Heartstrings, a non-profit organization, was founded by bereaved mother Tracey Holyfield of Greensboro in 2004. It started with the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group. Over the past 10 years, Heartstrings has expanded to offer one-to-one peer support, subsequent pregnancy support, in-hospital staff training on bereavement, child loss support and multiple annual memorial events.

Today Heartstrings offers six 12week support groups annually with over 60 trained support parents. "Our goal is to be recognized as the foremost pregnancy, infant and child loss support organization partnering with families, medical personnel and the community to provide peer-based grief support and education to bereaved parents," stated Annie Vorys, Director of Advancement.

Annual fundraising events include Walk for Remembrance & Hope in mid-October, and the Holiday Remembrance Tree in December at the Greensboro Cultural Center.

If you want to offer some helping hands or make a donation go to the website, www.heartstringssupport.org.

Donations ensure the continuation of Heartstrings support programs.

You can also call 336-335-9931.

Heartstrings is located at 233 W. Mountain St, Kernersville, and the mailing address is POB 10825, Greensboro, NC 27404.

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Your Wedding Day Your wedding day is uniquely yours—a day you will always cherish...

Every bride-to-be has daydreams of her nuptials but traditions are constantly changing and the choices can be overwhelming— the concept of an event coordinator can help the bride's (and everyone else’s) elation not turn into a panic.

Weddings 2015 photo by Josh Wilmouth

More and more we hear of couples swaying away from the traditional weddings...opting out of showers, parties and receptions as well as forgoing gift registries and pleading with guests to donate to the bride and groom's favorite charities.

It's not unusual for a bride to forgo bridesmaids and groomsmen and making the center stage just for her and the groom.

Here's a neat idea... plan a family and friend gathering of casual mingling after the couple returns from their honeymoon. Food, live music, fireworks, lots of dancing, a booming bonfire, an abundance of s'mores with bunches of guest interaction.

INTRODUCING PANDORA’S 2015 VALENTINE’S DAY COLLECTION.

In other words, your canvas is blank for whateveryour romantic heart, imagination and budget can allow...

Always best wishes from all of us!

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Introducing – Pilot Mountain’s New Premier Barn Wedding Event Center...

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Here’s what Absolutely Country offers: • • • • • • •

The Bride’s Room.

The Loft and a look inside the barn

Unique one of a kind hand built and crafted barn Spectacular bride’s room Groom’s room Catering room with fridge, sink, etc.

Huge, gigantic loft in barn for lighting and band, 8,000 square foot covered arena 1,500 square foot small arena great for bar area, amazing fire pit • Gorgeous oak tree that sets the stage for tranquility and peace.

• A beautiful place to say your vows, 1/2 mile long driveway that could be used for bride’s entrance • Plenty of parking and space for any wedding or event • Pilot Mountain as your back drop • Beautiful sunsets. Plenty of trees • Lighted roped poles, leading from barn to arena

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Below: the beautiful firepit

Email absolutelycountrync@yahoo.com or call us Monday–Saturday 9-5 at 336-577-7369 (you can even text by phone) to set up a time to talk about your exciting wedding barn event.

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Ethereal is the buzzword for spring 2015 bridal.

Lots of layered tulle and other “floaty� fabrics are making an appearance in all of the 2015 bridal collections. Texture will play an important role, including lace, ruffles, and appliques, but all in a very soft and feminine way. Illusion is being added to a variety of necklines including; V-neck, sweetheart, Sabrina, and one shoulder. The illusion will give the bride just that; the illusion of a higher neckline, meaning the bride can still have the look of a sweetheart, but with the comfort of more coverage.

Cap sleeves, and even a few long sleeves made of the most delicate lace are showing up in every collection for the bride that wants a sleeve without being too covered up. Vintage glamour is another strong trend for 2015, with draped backs, caplets, and lots of sparkly beading. Color is also being brought back to bridal in soft greys, blues, mint and more. Not so much as an accent as we have seen in years past, but in the layering of the fabric; for example a soft grey satin with an ivory lace overlay.

As far as silhouette, the ball gown, and of course the classic a-line are still prevalent for this season, but we are seeing, what I call, a modified fit and flare being brought to the market. This is a dress that has a fit and flare style underskirt with a fuller sheer overlay, often accented with beaded and lace appliques. You will also see a lot more natural waists on brides in the coming months; this is a trend that is taking over the dropped waist that we have seen so much of the last few years.

Brides still love their trains too, although in shorter versions; sweep, court, and chapel lengths will be what you see most on brides in the coming season.

Pastels are going to be the reigning color choices for bridesmaids this spring and summer. Dusky blues, the barest pink, aquamarine, and lavender to just name a few. Grey will remain the perfect color to pair with just about any other color you choose.

Chiffon, or perhaps satin mixed with lace, will be the best fabric choices, keeping with the ethereal feel that brides are wanting for their weddings. We will also see illusion necklines, keyhole backs, and different sleeve options for the bridesmaids, and the number one length choice will continue to be knee length.

Here, we have pointed out some of the most prominent trends for this upcoming wedding season.

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Lots of Yadkin Valley brides are choosing barns, rustic venues and out-ofdoors themes.

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Yadkin Valley brides are setting trends of their own and gradually stepping away from the ever popular strapless gown. Here is an example of a convertible custom strap creation from Bridal Traditions—the strap can be worn off shoulder for the ceremony and on the shoulder for the reception and dancing!

Below is an example of a stationary over the shoulder lace strap.

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Photo ops abound at The Barn at Blueberry Hill.

Sandra Luffman’s granddad would sure be surprized to see the barn he built back in 1949.

What was a dairy barn with it’s basement milking parlor is now four stories of wedding barn and special events center.

Rustic but classic, Sandra and husband JR have lovingly repaired, restored and repurposed the massive building. Sandra says, “It’s truly a recycled building. We tore down, insulated and rebuilt using old wood from the barn, doors from other farm buildings, even doors from a neighbor’s old home place.

Today the barn offers a large inside space with heat and air, including huge TVs for slide shows and presentations.

Sandra’s grandpa’s blacksmith shop has become a prep kitchen. Other areas have been transformed into bathrooms, storage, the bride’s room and meeting space.

Prefer an outside wedding? Not a problem, there’s the area that Sandra calls her “outside church” overlooking Blueberry Hill. You enter through the front doors and the first thing you notice is the really tall, sky blue ceiling. ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

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37 Things to Say to Your Spouse

by Steve Stephens “A healthy marriage is a safe haven where we can relax and recuperate from the tensions of everyday life. We need to hear positive things from our mate. Just as I gathered together some friends to tell me what they would like to hear from their spouse.”

"Good job!"

"You are wonderful."

"That was really great."

"You look gorgeous today."

"I don't feel complete without you."

"I appreciate all the things you've done for me all these years."

"You come first in my life, before kids, career, friends anything."

"I'm glad I married you."

"You're the best friend I have."

"If I had to do it over again, I'd still marry you."

"I wanted you today."

"I missed you today."

"I couldn't get you out of my mind today." "it's nice to wake up next to you."

"I love to see your eyes sparkle when you smile."

"As always, you look good today."

"I trust you."

"I can always count on you."

"You make me feel good."

"I'm so proud to be married to you."

"I'm story."

"I was wrong."

"What would you like?"

"What is on your mind?"

"Let me just listen."

"You are so special" "I can't imagine life without you."

"I wish I were a better partner."

"What can I do to help?"

"Pray for me."

"I'm praying for you today."

"I prize every moment we spend together."

"Thank you for loving me."

"Thank you for accepting me."

"Thank you for being my partner."

"You make every day brighter."

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27 Things NOT to Say to Your Spouse

by Steve Stephens

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“There is nothing more painful than having unhealthy communication with the one you love. It is through communication that we connect and our spirits touch. If that connection becomes contaminated, it is only a matter of time before the whole relationship is poisoned. In the process of communication, wisdom is knowing what not to say rather than what to say...

Therefore, I gathered together some close friends and asked them what not to say to your spouse. Here is their list.”

"I told you so."

"You're just like your mother."

"You're always in a bad mood."

"You just don't think."

"It's your fault."

"What's wrong with you?"

"All you ever do is complain."

"I can't do anything to please you."

"You get what you deserve."

"Why don't you ever listen to me?"

"Can't you be more responsible?"

"What were you thinking?"

"You're impossible!"

"I don't know why I put up with you."

"I can talk to you until Im blue in the face and it doesn't do any good."

"I can do whatever I like."

"If you don't like it, you can just leave."

"Can't you do anything right?"

"That was stupid."

"All you ever do is think of yourself."

"If you really loved me, you'd do this."

"You're such a baby."

"Turnabout's fair play."

"You deserve a dose of your own medicine."

"What's your problem?"

"I can never understand you."

"Do you always have to be right?"

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Three Generations of Wedding Dresses

Left: My Mom, that’s me in the center, and my daughter Amy on the right.

by Mary Bohlen

A bride's wedding dress is a cherished heirloom that symbolizes love, happiness and hope for a bright future.

Three of our family treasures are now in my care.

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My wedding gown is stored in the cedar chest, my daughter's has been professionally boxed up and rests on the top shelf of the closet, and my mother's dress is on a hanger in-waiting

for me to decide what to do with it.

Mother was married in 1946 just after the war. It was a simple ceremony in the church parsonage. Her family was country folks and there was not a ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

large purse for wedding luxuries. Mama said finding a dress and trousseau items were difficult because the war had created shortages on many items. A family friend knew someone who worked at a fine department store and she was asked to assist my mother in finding a dress and accessories.

We have only one wedding picture of my parents and it is not a very good one but I can see that Mama was a beautiful, classy bride. She wore an elegant one piece light blue afternoon dress embellished with large buttons, an ivory wide brim open-top hat, a string of pearls, gloves and a white clutch handbag in arm and open-toed pumps.

When I was little girl I would go the to attic rummaging around looking for things to play with. Mama's hat was there and I remember trying it on but it would not stay on my head. Her dress was neatly folded and stored in an army trunk. Many times I saw it but for some reason I never used it for playing dress up.

Mama and Daddy were married 64 years. The dress is faded but well intact. It embodies the character of my mother and her commitment and devotion to her marriage. After writing this I will have it cleaned and preserved. One day a great granddaughter may want it as a keepsake My homemade wedding dress was classic 1960s—the

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Jackie Kennedy look. I picked out Simplicity pattern # 7084 for the price of 75 cents and then purchased the candlelight satin, organdy and lace material. With some sewing advice from mother, I made the empire A-line dress on my portable Kenmore machine. With needle and thread I stitched the silk illusion mantilla trimmed with ivory lace. Making my own wedding outfit was meaningful. It was exactly what I wanted and it saved me the expense of a store bought dress.

Mine was a small church wedding and there was hope and happiness in the air. Although that did not last for me, I still hold my dress as a beloved treasure because it is a part of me. Every now and again I take it of the Lane Cedar Chest and hold it in my hands.

When my daughter was planning her wedding we went to a bridal shop and found her “fairytale” dress. It was gorgeous and something far beyond what her mother or grandmother had worn. Amy chose a flowing Dupioni satin gown with long tapered sleeves covered with lace and beads and a

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Amy was married in the First Baptist Church in North Wilkesboro.

There was stringed music, flowers, ribbons and a beautiful tiered wedding cake. There is nothing more stunning than a happy bride.

Every bride wants that “special” dress for her marriage. Some choose long flowing gowns like Amy's, some prefer less fancy dresses like mine and some favor elegant afternoon dresses like my mother's. All of them hold a moment in time and memories that forever stay in the heart of the bride.

Our dresses mark a time line: the 40s, the 60s and the 90s. If we take care of them, then maybe several generations down the line our granddaughters will have them to remember their grandmothers of long ago and treasure them as we do today.

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For a Healthy Life Your Guide to Health, Wellness & Fitness

Which Massage Suits YOU? by Dave Schocker, RN photos by Adrianne Johnson

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Left: Dave Schocker begins a Hot Stone Experience with prayer. Above: Dave and Roxy, both Certified, Licensed Massage Therapist perform a massage.

Insert: Mary Kathryn Key performs a Deep Tissue/Sports Massage.

Since the beginning of time, when mankind suffered an injury, the first reflex and treatment was to touch it, to rub it to make if feel better. Be it shoulder, back, hip or knee, our first instinct is to rub the pain away. Hippocrates, the father of western medicine said, "It is good to rub the body."

Types of massage vary, as do the needs of those who seek massage. At Journey To Wellness NC, we believe the body to be a temple and touch to be sacred. Our most requested massages are:

physical touch from partners, family or friends. In difficult times for example, after the death of someone close or when living under severe pressure, the need was more pronounced and Touch Massage seemed to be more important.

The research summary statement is, "Touch Massage could be useful as a compliment to other medications in the health care settings for minimizing suffering and improving mental well being." The standard length of time for this treatment is an hour with a health investment of $60.

Swedish/Touch Massage is a classic massage for stress relief, pain relief and boosting of the immune system. It consists of many long smooth strokes and is noted for gentleness, calming as well as lowering cortisol levels, (stress hormones), by 31% on average and increases serotonin, (anti-pain hormone), by 28% and boosts the ability to fight off pain. This therapeutic combination of smooth gliding strokes to relax soft tissue followed by gently squeezing, rolling and kneading of underlying musculature helps to increase blood flow and even break down scar tissue. Studies published in the Journal of Holistic Nursing describes this type of massage as an "essential need."

Touch was described by participants as something essential in life and impossible to live without while some described Touch Massage as a kind of concentrated touch that could either complement or be a compensation for lack of ordinary

Deep Tissue/Sports Massage uses a variety of approaches giving attention to still trouble spots in the body. It is not as rhythmic as other types of massage and uses deliberate focused pressure on muscles, tendons and other tissues deep under the skin. This massage can be quite therapeutic for relieving chronic patterns of tension, helps to promote flexibility and prevention of injuries as well as addressing trigger points (tender muscle points), circulation, nerve compression, postural issue and some problems caused by repetitive movement injuries. The standard length of time is about an hour, generally a little longer, with a health investment of $60.

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and breast recesses so the client can lay face down and breathe easier than if a on a waterbed. Once the client is on the table, several wedges are placed on either side of the trunk to stabilize the body. The arm rests then are attached.

Warm clay packs are placed on the knees to further the relaxation response. Every hot stone experience begins with prayer. The client's forehead and left hand are held while asking out loud for God's blessing, the room to be filled with angels and protective white light to surround the table.

Special headphones are placed on the client and they are treated to hemi-sync music designed to synchronize the brain waves in each hemisphere of the brain facilitating rhythms of the theta or even delta range of relaxation akin to where the Dali Lama meditates. A full set of 32 heated stones are used in concert with lotion and massage to create a truly heavenly experience. This is a wonderful mixture of Swedish/Touch Massage and Deep Tissue massage. The stones melt the tissues and soften the muscles so that only a gently pressure is needed to get deep tissue results—the perfect massage for arthritis, fibromyalgia and just about any malady known. this one and a half to two hour experience is a health investment of $120.

Reflexology and Ionic Foot Detox is a wonderful combination for a specialized massage of the feet. It begins with a 30 minute ionic foot bath in which the feet are immersed in warm water to which salt is added along with an ionizing element. Toxins from the entire body are removed through the soles of the feet. A client states she has increased liver function based on lab tests from her doctor on the benefits of regular detoxing. Next, a 30 minute or longer (in most cases) reflexology treatment to the feet provides a total body treatment. The specific parts of the body along with organ systems are reflected by acupressure points located in the foot so when receiving reflexology, in effect, the whole body gets a massage. Essential oils and aroma therapy are combined with this treatment to make this a scentsational bit of "me time." This hour or so of treatment is a health investment of $45.

As licensed and certified medical professionals at Journey To Wellness NC, we are uniquely suited to medical massage. All the staff function at rehab facilities in Elkin as either licensed or certified caregivers. Research in Massage Therapy Journal supports massage for pre- and post joint replacement therapy. Working with a wonderful group of physicians who believe in the healing benefits of massage for pain relief, decrease in edema (swelling) and overall well-being and health of their precious patients, you and your loved ones are encouraged to consider massage from medical personnel licensed in massage for professional results. Half hour sessions are available for the health investment of $30. For additional services and information visit: JourneyToWellnessNC.com

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What is a carbohydrate? Is it evil? Will it make me gain excess weight and never want to get off the couch? NO! There is a common misconception in our current culture that needs to be debunked. Carbohydrates (carbs) are not bad for you. In fact, carbohydrates are a necessary nutrient the body needs to function. Glucose, which is the building block for carbs, is the main fuel source for the brain and many other vital organs in the body.

The idea that carbs are bad more than likely stemmed from the belief that carbs only come from refined white breads and desserts. This is simply not true. Carbohydrates can be found in health promoting foods like the following: • whole grains (an excellent source of fiber), • dairy (a great source of calcium) • starchy vegetables like peas, beans, sweet potato and winter squash,(a great source of carotenoids,1 an antioxidant) • fruit (a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants) It is unnecessary and dangerous to cut out all sources of

carbohydrates as the body cannot function without them. If you do not consume enough carbohydrates, your body is forced to produce its own glucose. This causes a lot of stress on the body and can leave you feeling tired and unable to focus. Not having enough glucose also makes it difficult for you to have enough energy to be physically active.

Besides, if you wanted to decrease the amount of carbohydrate in your diet, you should start with the brownie, not the apple.

In addition to being a major source of energy, carbohydrates also provide many phytochemicals, vitamins, and minerals. Phytochemicals are beneficial plant nutrients only found in plant foods and reduce cancer risk. Examples of phytochemicals include antioxidants, flavonoids and carotenoids. Vitamins and minerals are integral to the function of every cell in our bodies.

Healthy Carbs to Try in 2015

by Alexis Scotece The key to a healthy diet is not to deprive yourself of entire food groups but to increase the variety within food groups. The healthiest diet you can have is full of many colors, shapes, and sizes. With this variety come energy, good health, and the proper ability to focus.

Here are some recipes that encompass this philosophy and utilize healthy carbs. Resolve to include these powerful nutrients in 2015!

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Feel Full Black Bean Salad Black beans, corn and quinoa are all sources of healthy carbs!

1/3 c corn (frozen or canned) 1/3 c black beans 1/3 c quinoa, cooked 1 T torn cilantro 1 t garlic powder 1 t lemon juice Hot Version: Heat corn until soft. If using canned black beans, drain and rinse until the water runs clear; then heat.

Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Add all ingredients to a medium bowl and mix.

Cold Version: Drain or thaw corn; put into medium mixing bowl. Drain and rinse black beans until the water runs clear; add to corn. Cook quinoa according to package instructions and refrigerate until cool. Once cool add to corn and beans.

Add all other ingredients and mix. Serves 2.

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Cold Pea Salad Peas and apples give you the healthy carbs in this savory recipe!

1/3 c peas (frozen or canned) 3 t shredded parmesan 2 strips turkey bacon 1 T apple chunks 1 t of dill Drain and rinse or thaw peas. Cook turkey bacon until crispy either in the microwave or on the stove. If on the stove use a small frying pan, place strips flat on the bottom flip if necessary; cook on medium heat until crispy. If microwaving place paper towel on the bottom of a flat microwavable plate— one paper towel over the bacon; cook for 1 minute or until crispy. De-core the apple; cut into small chunks. Finely chop dill. Mix ingredients in a medium bowl and serve. Serves 2.

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Is Your Child in the Clear?

When to Keep Your Child Out of School/Daycare

by Anna Wood

Last night your toddler was running a slight fever and actually asked to go to bed, which is not her usual MO. By the morning, she woke up fever free, scarfing down her breakfast, and running around outside playing with the dog.

What are you to do? You are torn…should I send her on to school or does she need to stay home?

The vast majority of working parents/guardians admit to having sent their kids into school when they are not in tip top health, with most saying they only send their children in with mild symptoms of illness. Workingmoms.com conducted a survey and of the over 450 parents/guardians who participated, some 36% said they had sent their children into school with mild symptoms such as colds or coughs and 31% had sent them in with a mild temperature. Another 27% said they had sent their children in sick, but did not specify the nature of the illness, while only 6% said they had never sent their children to school when they were ill.

Sometimes a child’s symptoms are so apparent; the decision is clear, but more often than not, that is not the case.

Let’s take a look at some of the most common aliments we see in our children and when we should give them the green light to carry on with their typical day.

Fever Good to go: Your child is good to go if he’s over 4 months old, has a temperature below 100.4, is receptive to drinking fluids and doesn’t appear to have had any major adjustments to their everyday routine.

Too sick: If your child is 4 months old or younger, call the doctor when a fever is indicated or you witness a sudden change in behavior; and daycare is OUT. Older children should stay home if their temperature rises above 100.4. A feverish child is not only considered contagious, but they are also most likely not feeling well enough to learn and participate in all of the expected undertakings they will inevitably face at school/daycare. Keep your child home until he has been fever-free for 24 hours and is feeling like their normal self.

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Anna Wood Health Educator/CCHC Yadkin County Human Services Agency

Vomiting Good to go: She heaved only once in 24 hours. It’s not likely she has an infection, nor is she at risk for dehydration.

Sometimes children can throw up because mucus left over from a cold has drained, it’s also not worthy of a sick-day.

Too sick: If your child has vomited two or more times in 24 hours, she’s benched. It is important to watch for signs of dehydration as well; urinating less than usual, her urine is dark yellow, she doesn’t produce tears when she cries, or her lips and gums are very dry and are not emitting bubbles between them. To fend off dehydration, offer small amounts of fluid frequently, increasing the amount as tolerated.

Red Eyes Good to go: When the white part of the child’s eye is only slightly pink and the discharge is clear and watery, he likely has a school-safe allergy.

Too sick: His eye is stuck shut, bright read, and/or oozing yellow or green discharge. This likely indicates the highly contagious bacterial form of pinkeye (conjunctivitis). He should stay put until he has been on antibiotics for 24 hours or until the goopiness dries up.

Diarrhea Good to go: Your child’s stools are only slightly loose and she is acting like her typical self. Some children can develop “toddler’s diarrhea,” which can be triggered by too much juice; as long as the poop isn’t excessive, she has the all clear.

Too sick: Kids who has 3 or more diarrhea episodes and/or have stool so watery it leaks out of the diaper need to stay put. They likely have an infection that can be spread to other children. As with vomiting, it is important to watch for any signs of dehydration, in addition to, any blood or mucus in the stool. If any of the 3 symptoms occur it is a good time to give your child’s pediatrician a call.

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Colds Good to go: If your child is fever-free and isn’t hacking up a storm, the coast is clear. After all, if a child with a snotty nose was excluded, the schools/daycares would be empty.

Too sick: Junior is staying home if he has a persistent, phlegmy cough and seems cranky or lethargic. He’s also couch-bound if his cold symptoms are accompanied by a fever or wheezing.

All of the previous information is pediatrician-approved by: Tanya Remer Altmann, M.D., a spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics.

When your child falls into the “too sick” category it can lead to a challenging day. For instance, some children struggle to relax and take it easy, even when they do not feel well. Others, may want to lay there and not get off the couch, but complain about being bored. Overall, keeping kids occupied until they feel better can make life easier for your child and yourself. Try some of these sick-day diversions: Movie Madness: When they’re well, we try to limit screen time, but sick days present a rare opportunity for kids to doze away the day in front of the tube. Plug them into an old familiar favorite-so no one gets upset if they sleep through the good parts.

Beach Party: Stuffed up kids will feel better with a little steam therapy, so haul out the swim suits and snorkel masks…it’s time for some deep-tub-diving.

Add animals, bubbles, or souvenir seashells to really set the mood. No sunscreen required.

Glam It Up: Turn sick day into a spa day. Slather on flavored lip balm (for chapped lips), don a lavenderscented sleep mask, and snuggle with a heating pad (as long as there is no fever involved). Glam up a boring box of tissues with stick-on gems or fancy stickers.

A plain bowl of chicken noodle soup offers a basic sick-day lunch, so make it a fancy occasion with good china, candles, and cloth napkins.

Picture It: Dig out old photo albums, the laptop or the iPad and tell your ailing kiddo about the good ol’ days. Use a glue stick and a bag of googly eyes to create silly magazine or family photos, or spice up dollar store picture frames with glitter, stickers, and other décor.

Zookeeper: Pull out all of the stuffed animals and make your kid Chief Zookeeper. Create habitats from boxes and look after the animals in your insta-zoo.

Send a sniffly lion or a feverish giraffe to the doctor.

Or surpass all of their sick-day expectations and pitch a blanket tent, grab some cardboard tube binoculars and go on a safari in the living room.

Art Attack: Collaborative drawing is an exciting activity for kids of any age. Start with a squiggle and take turns adding to the line until your desired outcome is accomplished.

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Book ‘em: Whether your sickly child has the sniffles or something more serious, a day reading in bed can be a precious luxury. Pick a picture book or chapter book and snuggle up together for a read-aloud encounter you both are bound to cherish. Here are some great reads for wee ones: Llama Llama Home With Mama, Bear’s Loose Tooth, Katie Catches a Cold, When Daddy Had the Chicken Pox, The Sick Day, James and the Giant Peach, Pippi Longstocking and The Phantom Tollbooth.

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A Matter of Health: Hypertension

by Kandis Ingram, Surry Health Center

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, affects more than 65 million adults in the United States.

Blood pressure is the measurable force your heart exerts against the walls of your blood vessels and is expressed as two numbers (for example, 120 over 80 is written as 120/80 mmHg). The top number is referred to as systolic blood pressure which refers to the amount of pressure exerted each time your heart beats (contracts). The bottom number is referred to as diastolic and measures the pressure in the arteries between each heartbeat when your heart is at rest.

A common yet dangerous disease, hypertension is associated with increased risk of heart disease and stroke.

Often, hypertension is referred to as a “silent disease” and diagnosis is confirmed without any physical signs or symptoms.

If left untreated, hypertension can result in severe health complications.

However, the good news is that in most cases, hypertension is manageable and you can significantly reduce your risk of hypertension by eating a sensible diet and maintaining a physically active lifestyle.

Hypertension is diagnosed by a blood pressure reading that may fluctuate based on many different factors including emotional state, dietary intake of caffeinated foods or beverages, physical activity and medications.

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measure your blood pressure at different times; preferably when you are at rest in order to get a baseline reading.

Hypertension is diagnosed by three consistently high readings.

To know if you are at risk, there are certain factors to be aware of such as your current medical condition, lifestyle and family history—all can increase your likelihood of developing high blood pressure. Common factors include: smoking, family history of heart disease, obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Many people can reduce the risk and prevent hypertension by making small changes to their dietary and physical activity habits. Making gradual changes will help you build new, healthier habits over time. Eat a variety of healthful foods. Include daily servings of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products. Reduce your salt intake. Avoid adding extra salt to your foods and eat fewer processed foods such as potato chips, frozen meals, bacon and deli meats. Be active—spend

at least 30 to 60 minutes most days of the week doing exercise you enjoy.

Prioritize your health. Schedule regular check-ups with your primary care physician. Manage your stress. Learn to relax for a few minutes several times per day. Maintain a healthy weight—losing just 10 pounds can reduce your blood pressure. Watch your waist. Carrying too much weight around your waist can increase your risk. Men with waist circumference greater than 40-inches and women with waist circumference greater than 36inches are at greater risk of hypertension. Avoid tobacco smoke. If you smoke, enroll in a smoking cessation program.

Change your life, one step at a time—changing your habits is the key to prevention as well as management of hypertension. By changing your lifestyle, over time, you may avoid, reduce or delay the need for medication to manage your blood pressure. Old habits can be hard to break. If you are interested in making behavioral and dietary changes, contact the Surry County Health and Nutrition Center Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Program or a similar program in your county to learn more about how to reach your health goals with the support of a registered dietitian.

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Want to Run a 5K? You Can Do It!

by Jessica O. Wall When people learn my husband, Mark, and I run 5K races, more often than not, they react with both surprise and respect. I am always quick to tell them they can do it too! A 5K race is equivalent to 3.1 miles. This may sound like a lot but, with the right training and choosing the right race, this goal is achievable.

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Jessica and Mark at the FCES race.

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Most people are intimidated by the idea of entering and running a race.

And if you aren’t a regular runner, it might not be a good idea to just up and run a 5K race. You can, however, train for one using a 5K training program.

This is a great way to get you exercising a few days a week. Most beginner 5K training programs are designed for people who do not regularly run in, or train for, races. For example, the Couch-to-5K program from www.CoolRunning.com is stretched over a 9-week time frame. The goal of a training program will not be to get you there fast, but to get your body trained in running long distances. If you try to do too much too fast, you aren’t likely to stick to the program and reach your goal: cross that finish line!

Most beginning runner programs are going to include workouts 3 or 4 days a week and they will only last approximately 30 minutes. At the very beginning, you may only jog a few hundred yards. You will spend most of the program training through a walk/run pattern. You will start off jogging, then walk a short distance/time, then run again. The pattern doesn’t change, only the amount of time you spend in each pattern. The program will train you to be able to run the full 3.1 miles without stopping to walk.

When you are training for a race and trying to better your results, choose to either to focus on time or distance. You may want to see how long you can jog without walking, and try to push this amount of time higher over the course of your training. Or you can see what distance you are able to run without walking, and keep pushing that distance. Once you have gotten to the point where you can run the whole 5K without walking, then you are ready to increase your overall time. A great thing about these programs is their flexibility. If you need to repeat a week, you can do that. If you have an injury or don’t feel ready for the next step, you can back up your program. Even how you set your goals and measure yourself is totally up to you.

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you can use to find a local 5K. Some examples of those are: runnersworld.com, active.com, or roadracerunner.com. Just give basic information like your address or zip code. You can choose how far out from your home you would like to search, the date range, or even the distance of the race.

At a race, you will be given a “bib” (a piece of paper with a number) which you wear during the race. Most races now use what is called “chip timing.”

The bib will have the chip timing device attached or you may tie the device to your shoes laces. This records your time from when you cross the start/finish line at the beginning of the race until you cross back over at the end.

Most races give prizes or medals to top finishers in each age group. These will vary from race to race. Races will also vary routes, with some being more difficult than others. Get as much information about the race as possible.

Many will have websites where you can get information about the race location, route, parking, etc.

Another bonus to running 5Ks, outside of the physical activity, is the race’s support of local charities and civic organizations.

Here in the Yadkin Valley, some examples of races supporting local efforts include the “Tour de Mayberry” supporting Mountain Valley Hospice, the “YVEDDI 5K Walk and Run for Meals on Wheels,” “Mistletoe Half Marathon, 5K and Fun Run” organized by the William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA, which targets childhood obesity, or the “Race for the Cure” in support of Susan G. Komen breast cancer awareness and research.

Keep in mind that your training and 5K races can be what you want them to be. They can be a way to compete and push yourself to earn medals and finish before others, a way to get yourself active and healthy, or just a way to spend time together as a family. There are many different ways to approach training and a variety of events you can participate in. Just find the right program and race for you and your family.

See you at the finish line!

Top: Jessica gets ready to compete in the Glow the Distance Race.

Lower: Jessica and her husband Mark at Balloon Race.

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Hugh Chatham Urgent Care The Right Care At The Right Time

by Chris Burcaw If you have a child, you know accidents can and will happen. As an adult, you may fall ill, or just fall! It’s just part of life, but sometimes it is tough to know when you or a loved one may need Emergency Care, or if you can get the care you need without going to the E.R. Hugh Chatham Urgent Care, which opened on January 5th on 526 Winston Road in Jonesville, may just be the

How quickly do you need care?

Follow these rules to ensure you get the right care at the right time. Go to an emergency department or call 911 for help for problems such as: • Trouble breathing • Passing out, fainting • Severe chest pain or pressure • Pain in the arm or jaw • Unusual or bad headache, especially if it started suddenly • Suddenly not able to speak, see, walk, or move • Suddenly weak or drooping on one side of the body • Dizziness or weakness that does not go away • Inhaled smoke or poisonous fumes • Sudden confusion

answer you need when an unexpected medical issue happens.

“Hugh Chatham Urgent Care is a comprehensive healthcare facility,” says Dr. Joseph Zastrow, the Urgent Care’s Medical Director. “We are outfitted with x-ray and on-site lab equipment to diagnose and treat any number of common acute injuries or illnesses.”

With extended and weekend hours and no appointment necessary, Hugh Chatham Urgent Care is a larger extension of the Express Care office that opened in September on Bridge Street in Elkin.

“One of Hugh Chatham’s main goals is to make healthcare accessible and affordable to everyone who needs it when they need it,” say Paul Hammes, Chief Executive Officer at Hugh Chatham. “A high percentage of people who visit our Emergency Room do so because their regular doctor isn’t available. With extended day and weekend hours, people can receive the care they need when they need it.”

Hugh Chatham Urgent Care can also be a cost-effective alternative to the E.R. for the treatment of non-life-threatening medical situations such as cuts, sprains, simple bone fractures, flu or fever, insect bites, minor burns, infections, etc.

“We charge on a fee-for-service basis, and we accept most private health insurance plans,” says Dr. Zastrow. “For most people, the E.R. co-pay is significantly higher than visiting either our Urgent Care or Express Care offices. If you’re unsure, contact your insurance provider.”

The kinds of problems an urgent care clinic can deal with include: • Common illnesses, such as colds, the flu, earaches, sore throats, migraines, low-grade fevers. and minor rashes • Minor injuries, such as sprains, minor cuts and burns, or minor broken bones

• Heavy bleeding • Possible broken bone, loss of movement, especially if the bone is pushing through the skin • Deep wound • Serious burn • Coughing or throwing up blood • Severe pain anywhere on the body • Severe allergic reaction with trouble breathing, swelling, hives • High fever with headache and stiff neck • High fever that doesn’t get better with medicine • Throwing up or loose stools that don’t stop • Poisoning or overdose of drug or alcohol • Suicidal thoughts • Seizures

If you are unsure about what to do, call Hugh Chatham’s Healthcare Hotline: (336)527-CARE (2273).

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MENTAL HEALTH, A STATE OF CRISIS

by Vivian Seal Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Specializing in Adult Internal Medicine, Blue Ridge Medical Group

Vivian Seal, FNP-BC Mental Health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community. It is defined as a medical condition that disrupts a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning.

A person struggling with his or her behavioral health may face stress, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, addiction, ADHD or learning disabilities, mood disorders or other psychological concerns.

Mental illness can affect anyone.

Persons at all levels of functioning and intelligence may experience mental illness. Mental illnesses are as prevalent as other medical illnesses and constitute a major public health problem.

World Health Organization reports suggest nearly half of the world’s populations are affected by mental illness with an impact on their self-esteem, relationships and ability to function in everyday life. Emotional health can impact physical health and poor mental health can lead to problems such as substance abuse.

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health disorders, even wealthier countries such as the United States have competing priorities and budgetary constraints.

Mental illness, disability and suicide are ultimately the result of a combination of biology (genes) environment and access to and utilization of mental health treatment. Most people diagnosed with mental illness can experience relief from their symptoms by actively participating in an individual treatment plan. Numerous treatments and services for are available. The choice and combination of treatment and services selected depends in most cases on the type of mental illness, the severity of symptoms, the availability of options and decisions determined by the individual, often in consultation with their health care provider and others. Most people with mental illness report that a combination of treatments, services and supports works best to support their recovery.

In 2001 the state of North Carolina embarked on mental health reform that has seen turmoil in the state ever since.

The major change was a shift to privatization of mental health services. The result was that local counties and regions no longer directly controlled the provision of services, but instead were responsible for managing provider contracts. The result of this shift was loss of highly trained mental health care workers who left the field; a fragmented system with negative

impact on the quality of services provided; some mental health services were no longer even available to clients; many providers focused on highly profitable community support services that could be performed by low-paid, unlicensed personnel and left seriously ill clients without the more costly care they needed. As a result of the lesser treatment offered by private providers the number of North Carolinians with mental illness who ended up in emergency rooms or jails significantly increased; and the budget for Medicaid funded services was not adequately managed and continued to grow at a high rate each year.

In North Carolina, suicide is the eighth leading cause of death among adults aged 45 to 54. The rate is higher for individuals aged 15 to 25. Despite the increasing availability of effective depression treatment, the level of unmet need for treatment remains high. Thoughts and behaviors related to suicide is the most common psychiatric emergency.

In some communities there are limited mental health practitioners available.

Physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants are the front-line of care for many with emotional and mental health disorders. Many primary care practitioners do not feel adequately trained in the pharmacological treatment of mental and emotional disorders.

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cure mental illness. However, they can often significantly improve symptoms and help promote recovery and are recognized as first-line treatment for most individuals. Psychiatrists are trained in medication management for mental emotional disorders. However, checks of phone books show private psychiatrists are mostly located in the larger metropolitan areas. It is very difficult to find a psychiatrist in smaller towns and communities. When you do find them, they are generally booked weeks to months in advance.

Despite the lack of state funding in mental health services in North Carolina, there are outstanding advocacy groups. National Alliance on Mental Illness – NC, (NAMI-NC), and local mental health associations are strong advocacy groups for improving both public and private access to mental health care. Having available, affordable, and adequate mental health services in North Carolina is an extremely important issue that the citizens of this state need to address.

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A Good Trail Dog

Patrick Place mounted with a dog on a lead.

Getting from ground to horseback, that is the next step. But first, we should review the first two steps. In the first article in this series, we talked about what attributes a good trail dog should have. The good trail dog should stay close to the horse he is accompanying and should respond easily to voice commands from the rider. The dog needs to learn these voice commands well in advance of his first trip down the trail. The last article in this series discussed how to get a dog to learn these commands. Time and repet92

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itiveness are the keys to training a good trail dog.

Our dog trainer, Patrick Place, continues with his advice: “Transition from groundwork to saddle is relatively easy.

Have dog at Heel…..take horse’s lead rope and go for a walk. Ask the dog to follow the exercise already established until he is comfortable around the horse. Once confidence is established, step up on the horse and repeat the drill. Ideally there should be compliance from the foundation training but don’t hesitate to put the dog on a lead

rope from horseback if its responses are not prompt.” I will interject a word about ropes and horses at this point.

Most horses are accustomed to ropes extending in front of them with a person at the other end, however, a rope trailing behind them with a dog attached to it may not be something to which they are accustomed. It would probably be a good idea to acclimate your horse to ropes slapping around his legs. This can be done easily enough by simply tapping his legs with the end of the lead rope. It is important to be gentle with the rope so that it does not startle or cause injury to the horse.

What you are trying to do is simply to desensitize your horse to the rope slapping him on the legs. Soft cotton ropes are best for this type of work. Once the horse is comfortable with the lead rope hitting his front legs, try the longer rope that you plan to use with your dog. You can gently slap your horse’s back legs with the longer rope. Make sure that the horse is quite comfortable with the rope before you add a dog to the end of it.

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Patrick demonstrates walking a dog with a horse. the need arise. The electronic collar is very handy at this point if the dog has been previously conditioned to it” Although some frown on the use of the electronic collar, it

may be safer for all parties if your horse is flighty with ropes around his legs. Remember that you can’t just decide to use the collar without including it in previous training. If it becomes necessary to use it and your dog has not been trained to it, then you must back up in your training and make sure your dog understands what the collar is all about before using it from horseback.

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This little semi-hardcovered book, The Dog Behavior Answer Book, fits perfectly in a handbag or backpack.

It has solutions to every problem you will ever face and answers to to every question you will ever ask about your dog's behavior. Author Arden Moore has published her commonsense expertise in more than a dozen books on cats and dogs including Real Foods for Dogs, Happy Dog, Happy You and the The Cat Behavior Answer Book.

She shares her home with two dogs and two cats.

Chapters cover the nature of being a dog, communicating with your dog, dissecting your dog's habits and quirks, doggy discipline, harmony at home and away and parting ways through death, divorce and more.

Matt Ambre's charcoal illustrations are wonderfully heartwarming and add so much to The Dog Behavior Answer Book. Find your copy at J.T.E. Norman's Store, 336-699-2446, East Bend, Storey Publishing for $14.95.

A native of High Point, Susie, a pit bull mix, has been chosen out of 135 candidates across the USA to be the country's top therapy dog. Susie overcame a terrible ordeal but went on to bring hope to both people and animals.

The American Humane Association, (AHA), presents this award annually.

Susie was only a puppy when her owner beat her savagely and set her on fire, leaving her for dead in a park in Greensboro. She was nursed back to health and adopted by Donna Lawrence, who had ben the victim of a terrible dog attach that nearly killed her and left her unable to have children. Together Susie and Donna helped each other recover and helped

Animal Stars

by Mark Stubis Since the dawn of Hollywood, animal actors have played some of the most unforgettable characters ever seen on the silver screen. Their characters have charmed and delighted moviegoers and television audiences for generations, and now, American Humane Association, (AHA), is pleased with its new book, Animal Stars: Behind the Scenes With Your Favorite Animal Actors. Written by AHA's President and CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert, Allen and Linda Anderson, founders of the Angel Animals Network and Dr. Marty Becker, DVM, Animal Stars offers unprecedented access to the fascinating world of animals, animal trainers and human stars in today's film and television industry.

From Joey in "War Horse" to the wolves in "Game of Thrones," what we see on-screen is only the tip of the iceberg. "This book is my love letter to Hollywood's beloved animal stars," said Dr. Ganzert. Animal Stars has received rave reviews and New World Library made the e-book edition available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple, Google Play and Kobo. For more information about Animal Stars and "No Animals Were Harmed Program," please visit www.animalstarsbook.com 94

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HERO DOGS pass "Susie's Law in NC, calling for harsher penalties for convicted animal abusers. The two visit hospitals, schools, nursing homes to inspire people never to give up. "We hope that Susie's story will inspire people to realize healing power of the human-animal fond," says Dr. Robin Ganzert, President and CEO of AHA. Another dog winner is JJ Krawczk from Apex in the Service Dog category. This small shelter dog was rescued, trained and partnered with a young girl suffering from Mastocytosis which ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

Susie and her adopted mom, Donna Lawrence can cause severe reactions for the child. The dog's keen nose can detect when reactions are about to occur, alerting the parents the child's life may be in danger. When the girl recently required surgery, doctors requested the dog be present in the operating room to help keep the girl alive.

To see these NC hero dogs in action view: 2014HeroDogAwards_JJ_SERVICEand 2014HeroDogAwards_SUSIE_THERAPY

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Winter Cat Treats Homemade pet snack recipes can be risky—the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine suggests your recipe be created by a board-certified veterinary nutritionist, in other words work with your pet's veterinarian not with any citizen who posts a recipe on the Internet.

Cats can be finicky eaters and then there are continual debates on feeding them milk and garlic for just two controversial foods. One thing cats must constantly have is water, especially as they eat. How about a catnip tea recipe? Snacks should never take the place of the usual daily diet so it's a win-win with something to drink. Boil one cup of water and mix it with one tablespoon of dried cat nip. Allow the liquid to cool and serve to your cat!

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You can make your own healthy kitty treats at home.

Here is a recipe to help you find a way to your cat's heart:

SAVORY CHEESE TREATS 3/4 c white flour 3/4 c shredded cheddar cheese 5 T grated parmesan cheese 1/4 c plain yogurt 1/4 c cornmeal Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine cheeses and yogurt.

Add flour and cornmeal. If needed, add a small amount of water to create a nice dough. Knead dough into a ball; roll to 1/4 inch. Cut into one inch sized pieces; place on greased cookie sheet. Bake for 25 minutes.

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AKC #1, Again, It’s the Labrador Retriever For over 20 years the most popular dog in the U.S.A. is the Labrador retriever—a family-friendly dog and/or a great tracking nose and temperament for search-and-rescue work.

Some of the qualities that keep the Labrador retriever so popular is the breed's versatility. American Kennel Club spokeswoman Lisa Peterson said, "They do so many things so well: They're great company and a great family dog, but also work in law enforcement, bomb and narcotics detection, sear and rescue and as hunting dogs who come in three colors!"

Black, yellow or chocolate—it's your choice for a sunny, smart and hard-working canine. His work includes retrieving for hunters, assisting the handicapped, competitively showing just to mention a few of his attributes.

Males when full grown can reach 80 pounds, sometimes more depending on the individual build. Growing up with two imported Irish retriever puppies, it was interesting to know the grown male, a short-haired, stocky, even tempered boy while his female littermate had longer, finer hair and bones for a lankier conformation and also a flightier disposition but I loved them both! ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

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U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook says there are roughly 70 million pet dogs and 74.1 million pet cats in the U.S. Most hotel owners understand the impact of these numbers and are working hard to attract guests who appreciate a pet-friendly culture.

As a pet owner, use your Internet to get up-to-date help identifying the most pet-friendly hotels. Companies like GoPetFriendly.com and PetFriendlyHotels.net are resources for choosing the best places to stay when traveling with furry friends. Also, travel sites like TripAdvisor, Expedia and Travelocity offer "pet friendly" options and reviews when making reservations.

Ask if pets are welcomed without added fees, regardless of size or weight. Are pet beds, food and water bowls, snacks or other amenities offered? Choice Hotels offers an updated list of the best dog-friendly cities, local dog parks and associated travel tips. Happy travels!

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A Good Trail Dog with little training and let them learn on the job. The end result can be perfectly acceptable or it might turn out badly. Training the dog before hitting the trail saves time in the long run and provides for good manners‌making life a lot easier and safer for all concerned.� And safety is where we all got started with this. Horses are prey ani98

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mals and dogs are predators. Although they can be great traveling companions, not all dogs like horses and not all horses like dogs. A horse spooking on the trail and dumping his rider because of an uncontrolled dog is not a good situation. For the safety of everyone on the trail, take the time to train your dog before taking him along on a ride.

Other riders on the trail will appreciate your Good Trail Dog. Many thanks to my friend Patrick Place from Michigan for his assistance with this article. Patrick now resides near Harmony, North Carolina and can be reached by email at patrickjplace@gmail.com. ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

Be prepared, plan ahead and pay attention to cold-weather warnings.

Most cold-weather episodes and winter storms are “shelter in place” events, so pet care needs should be planned for inside the home.

Keep your pet preparedness kit wellstocked and ready—in a winter storm, you may not be able to leave your home for several days. (Visit www.americanhumane.org/petpreparedness for information on preparing an emergency kit for your pets.)

Leave your pets’ coats a little longer in the winter to provide more warmth.

That summer “short cut” from your groomer should be avoided during cold weather. If you have short-haired breeds, consider getting them a coat or sweater that covers them from neck to tail and around the abdomen.

When you bathe your dogs in cold weather, make sure they are completely dry before taking them outside for a romp or walk.

When walking your dogs during bad weather, keep them on leash. It’s easier for a dog to become lost in winter storm conditions. More dogs are lost during the winter than during any other season. And don’t forget to microchip and put ID tags on your dogs and cats!

Leash your pets if you have frozen ponds, lakes or rivers nearby, as loose pets can break through ice and quickly succumb to hypothermia before trained ice-rescue personnel can arrive. Never try an ice rescue of a pet yourself— leave that to trained professionals.

When you are working on housebreaking your new puppy, remember puppies are more susceptible to cold than are adult dogs. In cold conditions or bad weather, you may need to opt for paper training your new pet rather than taking the pup outside.

Keep your pets inside, both during the day and night. Just because they have fur doesn’t mean they can withstand cold temperatures.

If dogs are left outside, they should have a draft-free shelter large enough to stand and turn around in, yet small enough to retain body heat. Use a layer of straw or other bedding material to help insulate pets against the cold. A dog house with the opening off to the side and not in the center offers more protection from winter winds.Make ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

BABY, IT'S COLD OUT THERE! WINTER SAFETY TIPS TO KEEP PETS SAFE AND WARM sure the entrance to the shelter faces away from the direction of incoming wind and snow.

Keep your cats indoors. Cats can freeze in cold weather without shelter.

Sometimes cats left outdoors in cold weather seek shelter and heat under the hoods of automobiles and are injured or killed when the ignition is turned on.

Banging loudly on the hood of your car a few times before starting the engine will help avoid a tragic situation. (This is true for wild animals in cold weather as well).

When taking your pets out for a bathroom break, stay with them. If it’s too cold for you to stand outside, it is probably also too cold for your pets.

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Getting Into the Game:

Collecting Sports Cards and Memorabilia

by Miranda N. Burgin It is probably safe to say almost every collector of sports cards can recall and recount the feeling of anticipation that comes with selecting a new pack of cards, carefully tearing open the wrapper and anxiously eyeing the contents with hopes of scoring the perfect card. Whether searching for a favorite player's rookie card or looking for the one card you need to complete a series, it is the thrill of the chase that keeps sports fans collecting.

For Gary and his sons, Robbie and Charlie, collecting is a family affair. Robbie and Gary enjoy collecting Major League baseball and NBA basketball cards and autographed memorabilia. Gary's younger son, Charlie, is building his own collection of sports cards but is currently an avid Pokémon collector.

Robbie's interest in sports collecting began at age seven when a cousin gifted him with a shoebox full of baseball cards. Over time, his collection and knowledge of sports statistics and trivia has grown tremendously.

“Robbie enjoys getting packs of cards and being surprised by the players he gets,” Gary explains. “He has one collector’s album that holds about 2,000 The staff of State Road Antique Mall wants cards. He’s spent hours organizing them to say THANK-YOU for your support this by teams and Hall-of-Fame players, and past year and wish everyone a perusing the pages, learning each player’s statistics. You don’t want to play this 11-year-old in Sports Jeopardy!”

Organization and proper storage is an important part of collecting any type of trading cards. Robbie recom1229 US Hwy 21, State Road, NC mends organizing and storing cards in in the former Wolfe Bros. Furniture Bldg. three-ring binder albums containing Monday-Saturday 9:30 to 5:30 acid free, transparent plastic sleeves.

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while special limited edition sets within the series are referred to as “insert cards” or “parallel cards” if they contain hologram stamping or other techniques that modify the base card image.

Gary maintains that the investment in sports collectibles yields benefits that far outweigh any monetary value.

“I enjoy looking at the items and seeing the joy on Robbie’s face as he tunes out the rest of the world and focuses on his love of sports,” says this proud father. “It is fun to watch as Charlie gets involved and we are able to enjoy the activity as a family. Collecting, sorting and organizing has definitely added to our bond because it’s one-onone time together.”

While finding valuable cards is always a treat, this isn’t a source of motivation for their collection. “We collect for the fun and the surprise each pack of cards brings,” says Gary.

One of Robbie’s most memorable packs of cards contained 100 basketball cards for only $5. The pack contained a Chris Webber card and the prized LeBron James rookie card, which Robbie says is one of his all-time favorite collectibles. “In that pack alone, he got more than 20 NBA Hallof-Fame players,” recalled Gary. “That was an exciting day for him.”

Like the game of baseball, sports cards collecting is one of America’s greatest pastimes; uniting families and friends in an activity that creates and forms lasting memories. As Gary puts it, “Collecting is a good way to get the family around the table enjoying a simpler way of life.”

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Pancake Warmer This lovely dish was handed down from a cousin in Buffalo and has moved with my family across several states. We had lots of guesses it possibly could have been used for, but we have always known it to keep our pancakes warm until Mom could join us at the table for a family breakfast. The first correct guess drawn and winner of $100 is Jane Hartman from Clemmons. Winners of a $10 gift certificate to Yadkin Valley General Store in Downtown Elkin are Brenda Bailey, Mocksville and Cathy Smith of Stokesdale.

Brenda and numerous other guessers knew the holes were to release the hot stem of the hot off the grddle pancakes.

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The Business Section

Your Edward Jones Financial Advisor are, left to right: Paul Bunke, Doug Draughn, Tammy Joyce, Dale Draughn, Frank Beals, Barry Revis, Deanna Chilton, Christopher Funk

What Does 2015 Hold in Store for Investors?

If you’re an investor, you probably had a pretty good year in 2014. But what’s in store for 2015?

It’s essentially impossible to make precise predictions about the performance of the financial markets — but it is possible to identify those economic conditions and market forces that may help shape outcomes in the investment world for 2015. By paying close attention to these conditions and forces, you can gain some valuable insights as to what investment moves might make sense for you.

Here are a few of these moves: Consider adding stocks. With stock prices having climbed higher and higher for more than five years, you might be wondering if it’s time to scale back on your ownership of equities.

After all, no “bull” market lasts forever. Still, some factors point to continued strength for stocks over the long term.

First, we are seeing signs of improving economic growth; employment gains and low oil prices are giving consumers more confidence, leading to a boost in spending. Second, corporate earnings — a key driver of stock prices — were quite strong in the second half of 2014, and companies appear poised to show more good results in 2015. Third, stocks — at least large-company stocks — are still reasonably valued, as measured by their price-to-earnings ratios (P/E). Given these factors, you might want to think about adding quality stocks to your holdings — assuming, of course, these stocks can help meet your needs for a balanced portfolio. And be aware that even the most favorable conditions can’t assure a continued run-up in stock prices, which can and will fluctuate.

Prepare for rising interest rates. For several years, inter-

est rates have been at, or near, historical lows. Given the strengthening economy, and the decreased need for stimulus, the Federal Reserve may well raise short-term interest rates in 2015, perhaps as early as this summer. But long-term rates may start rising even before then, so you may want to take a close look at your bonds and other fixed-rate investments. As you probably know, when interest rates rise, the value of existing bonds typically falls because investors won’t pay full price for your bonds when they can get newly issued ones that pay higher rates. One way to combat the effects of rising rates is to build a “ladder” consisting of short-, intermediate- and long-term bonds. With such a ladder, you’ll be able to redeem your maturing short-term bonds and reinvest them in the new, higher-paying bonds.

Look for investment opportunities abroad. Although economic growth has been slow in parts of the world, especially China, many countries have now initiated policies to spur economic growth. These actions can create opportunities for international equity investments. Keep in mind, though, that international investing involves particular risks, such as currency fluctuations and political and economic instability. So if you are considering foreign investments, you may want to consult with a financial professional.

There are no guarantees, but by following the above suggestions, you may be able to take advantage of what looks to be a fairly favorable investment environment for 2015. While you should make most of your investment decisions based on long-term considerations, it’s always a good idea to be attuned to what’s happening in the world around you — and to respond appropriately.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

See page 13 in this issue for a list of the Edward Jones Offices near you.

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Check List Update for 2014

by Rose Speece Enrolled Agent, ATA, ATP North Iredell Records, Inc.

Christmas is over, 2015 has arrived and it’s time for those dreaded tax filings. Quarterly reports, payroll taxes along with W-2’s and 1099’s must be filed and sent out by February 2, 2015. If you are a farmer and farming is your primary income, your 1040 return is due by March 2, 2015. Corporate (C and S) returns are due by March 16, 2015 and all regular 1040 returns are due by April 15, 2015.

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Remember you can file an extension, but the best policy is to ensure you meet all filing requirements before the above deadlines.

I recently read an article where the writer gave examples of an event and the kind of documentation needed to prepare a complete and accurate return. Whether you file your own or have it professionally prepared, I hope this information will benefit you and your family.

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When Cold Winter Winds Blow

FREE Adult Classes at Arboretum and Gardens, Tanglewood Park.

Please register for these free classes by emailing coop-ext-registration@forsyth.cc or call 336-703-2850.

All classes are held from 11:00a to noon at the Arboretum.

January 14 SHADE GARDENING:

We’re really good at helping keep your family comfortable all year long!

Scheduling a BI-ANNUAL TUNE-UP for your heating and cooling system is as easy as calling K&V Heating and Air Conditioning today at 336-699-2088.

A little money spent in preventative tune-ups can save you big money and stress for emergency repairs when temperatures soar and dip.

Our services also include: UV Lights Digital Thermostats Air Filtering Systems Humidifiers Duct Balancing

Seal Ducts Carbon Monoxide Detectors Preventive Tune-Ups

Bill Colvin, Forsyth County Extension Master Gardener volunteer will present a program on how to create a lush, inviting retreat using low light tolerate trees, shrubs, flowers, ferns and mosses.

February 18 MONARCH WAYSTATIONS: Harriet McCarthy, Forsyth County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, will present a program on developing a Monarch Waystation so you can help boost population numbers and help maintain the annual migration of theses iconic wanderers.

March 18 PRUNING:

Scott Welborn, Horticulture Agent & Director of the Arboretum and Gardens at Tanglewood will be sharing proper pruning practices for many different types of plants.

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January 31 “Angels In America,” a gripping Pulitzer-prize winning play by Tony Kushner and produced by the UNCSA School of Drama at 7:30p in the Willingham Theater, Yadkin Cultural Arts Center, 226 E. Main St., Yadkinville. $10/individual ticket/FREE to Season Ticket Holders. ya d ki n va l l e y l iv i n g . co m

yadkin valley planner Mount Airy Regional Museum of History January 13 Docent Training Class, 4:00p to 5:00p.

January 17 MLK Program at 7:00p.

January 31 Genealogy Swap Meet, 10:00a to 5:00p.

The Surry County Law Enforcement History exhibit closes on...

February 14 with an informal social gathering of officers, open to the public at 2:00p.

February 15

5th Annual African American Read-In at noon, it’s FREE.

February 28 is the grand opening of the Smithsonian’s Museum Traveling exhibit of “Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America.”

Call 336-786-4478 for more info.

PILOT MOUNTAIN STATE PARK will help you walk off the holiday overeating and its all FREE:

January 1, 3, 10,19 Jomeokee Hike - Summit area parking lot to hike the Jomeokee Trail and discuss the park’s history, geology, local flora and fauna.

January 8 - View from the Little Pinnacle - Little Pinnacle Overlook with a park ranger to discuss the view of peaks and skylines, learn to use a spotting scope, BYO binoculars or personal optics at 3:00p.

January 15 - Fire Ecology Hike. Meet at summit area parking lot at 3:00p to learn about plants and animals and the benefits of fire. Hike is 1-mile moderate level.

January 17 - Winter Bird Walk will meet at 8:30a to 10:30a at the Surry line road corridor lot. For directions: ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/pimo/directions.php or 336-325-2355.

January 29 Frog Watch! Meet at South Yadkin River section canoe launch at 5:30p to celebrate The Year of the Amphibian listening to frogs and toads.

Consider weather; call 336-325-2355 to make sure event is still planned.

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The Wilkes Wedding Expo Sunday, March 8, 2015 at the John A. Walker Center on the WCC Campus from 1:00p to 4:00p Among our exhibitors: Bridal and Formal Wear Catering Venues Transportation Florist/Decor Planners Cakes Entertainment Photography And more

presented by Bridal Traditions Wedding & Prom Attire See the latest in wedding attire with a strolling fashion show through out the day Admission $5 per person in advance $8 at the door All admission proceeds help sponsor the 2015 St. Jude Benefit Ball

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Stokes County Arts Council will sponsor STOKES WINTER DINNER THEATRE. Call the Arts Council at 336-593-8159 for dates and play offerings.

February 13, 20, 21 at 7:30p/$20 and on

February 14th, Gala at 6:00p/$60/includes the gala wine dinner and the show “Stompin’ at the Savoy” at the Willingham Theater in the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center, 226 E. Main St. in Downtown Yadkinville.

Seating is limited. Reserve now!

Call: 336-679-2941 or for tickets.

“Stompin’ at the Savoy” is a high-stepping, smoky production featuring the timeless music of Gershwin,Goodman, Ellington, Cole Porter and Billie Holiday. Written and directed by Ron Stacker Thompson.

Empty Bowls...A Community Effort

by Ruth R. Henderson Yadkin Christian Ministries “Empty Bowls” project is an annual event held this year on March 24th, 11:00a to 2:00p at the Yadkin United Methodist Church on Hwy 601 in Downtown Yadkinville. You can buy your ticket in advance or at the door; the price is the same $20 that includes a piece of pottery, lunch, a drink and dessert. All monies raised are used to benefit Yadkin Christian Ministries.

Once you enter, your ticket allows you to select the piece of pottery of your choice of mugs, plates, bowls and more. It is then hand-wrapped and bagged for travel and you are ready to select homemade vegetable-beef soup or homemade chicken stew! Celebrity servers, all volunteers, (local business 110

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Later you are served a homemade dessert from a vast array of choices donated by area churches.

Many donated items and baked goods from individuals and area businesses will be auctioned. From pieces of art, pottery, collectibles, antiques, household items and accessories, to personal items of cosmetics, toiletries, small

appliances, to home baked items, almost anything you may want is available to purchase for your highest bid!

Enjoy meeting master of ceremonies, Cameron Kent, the fellowship and help the community fundraiser to help feed people who may be down on their luck and without means to buy sufficient food to feed their families.

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An easy guide to help you access great resources.

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The hereafter seems to be a subject that the majority of Christians speak of with reservation. We refer to our departed loved ones as being in heaven, where we will eventually join them—a place of perfect bliss, where Jesus and angels abide—but regarding the chronological events depicted in the book of Revelation, many of us seem to be in a mist.

Deciphering End Time events is not an easy task, but there are people who have devoted their lives to studying the prophetic books in the Bible and can help us decode future events. So with the help of a couple of Bible scholars I trust, I’d like to address the future judgments. Dr. Robert Jeffress’ book Perfect Ending (Why Your Eternal Future Matters Today) is one of the most understandable books I’ve read. I also rely on Jack Van Impe’s Prophesy Bible on a regular basis.

It contains a verse-by-verse commentary on Revelation and an A-to-Z index of prophetic terms.

I’ve heard the Great White Throne Judgment referred to as a general judgment where believers and unbelievers will be judged. This is a confusion that, with Jeffress' and Van Impe’s help, I hope to unravel.

Great White Throne. Revelation 20:11 talks about a “great white throne” where the dead stand before God and are judged from the “book of life.” At this judgment Jesus sits on the throne to judge the unsaved dead who are presently occupying Hades, the place of their abode since Christ’s ascension to heaven.

The Great White Throne Judgment will take place after the Millennium (the 1,000 years when Christ returns to earth with the saved to set up His kingdom) and has two parts.

The Book of Life contains the names of every believer who has trusted in Christ for the forgiveness of sin. Rev. 13:8 and 17:8 reveal that the names of every believer was written in the Book of Life before the world was established. This is an example of the sovereignty of God— He knew who would receive His gift of salvation, but He did not predetermine some to be saved and some to perish. He sent Jesus to die for us all, but gave each one of us a free will. If anyone’s name was not found in the Book of Life, he was cast into the lake of fire (Rev. 20:15).

The second part of this judgment involves what Jeffress calls “The Life and Times of (Each Name).” Those not found in the Book of Life will give account of their works, which will determine the kind of eternity they will experience.

Both writers suggest degrees of punishment based on works and how many times one rejects God’s grace.

Judgment Seat. This judgment, also referred to as “the bema seat,” is where believers will be judged. Paul said in 2 Corinthians 5:10, “We must all stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ.” Note, we’re not saved by works, and (praise the Lord) those who received Christ on earth won’t be judged for sin—Jesus took the sins of every blood-bought believer and nailed them to His cross. But we will be judged by our works. So does how we live determine the type of eternity we will experience? Absolutely! In 1 Corinthians 3:13-15 Paul explains how our works will be judged by fire and if anything survives, we will receive rewards.

If you’re thinking you’ll just be happy to make it to heaven and you won’t worry about rewards, think again. God keeps records for a reason. Our works (and motives) after we receive Christ are hugely important to God. The Bible tells us about crowns we can receive in heaven: crown of glory, crown of life, crown of righteousness. These specific crowns will give us access to special places and treatment in heaven. Matthew 25:21 says when we are faithful on earth, Jesus trusts us to be in charge of things in the new heaven and new earth. And when we finally see Jesus face to face, we will be ashamed if we don’t have crowns to lay at His feet.

Every believer should desire to understand their future. With the help of reliable sources, future events can come alive so we can share them with others who may still be in a mist.

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 sandram@yadtel.net. or 4324 Mt. Bethel Ch. Rd., East Bend, NC 27018. Phone: 336-699-3757

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