Yadkin Valley Living September/October 2016

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September/October 2016

Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival Brushy Mountain Apple Festival Richmond Hill Civil War Authors Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival ...fill your Yadkin Valley Weekends with

Fall Festivals Fairs & Events yadkinvalleyliving.com

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Enon Baptist Church Fall Festival,

Come enjoy the fun at...

Sunday, October 30, 4:30 pm including chicken stew, Silent auction, and Trunk or Treat.

If life has played a nasty trick on you, with an unfortunate accident, we can help turn it into a treat by giving you cash for your wrecked vehicle!

The JDRF event is October 22, 2016

at BB&T Field 499 Deacon Boulevard Winston-Salem, NC 27105 October 22, 2016 Check-in: 9:00 AM Starts: 10:00 AM Length of walk: 2 Miles

Like to learn more, visit: http://www2.jdrf.org

We encourage you to support your local charities and the good works they do.

We’re helping the environment by

recycling wrecked vehicles.

5600 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem, NC 336-765-2362 Monday - Friday 8 - 5

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New Arrivals Daily! Jewelry & Handbags, Men’s, Women’s & Children’s Apparel, Shoes and Home Decor discount on regular price merchandise, sale items not included

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What Makes a real Moravian Cookie?

"Always look for my name and my picture on your Moravian cookies!"

If the label says, "Mrs. Hanes" then your Moravian Cookies are authentically Hand-Rolled, Hand-Cut, Hand-Packed.

Only our bakery can make that promise.

Evva Hanes

“Come visit our cookie factory…”

Coming to see our cookies being Hand-Rolled, Hand-Cut and Hand-Packed has become a tradition for so many families.

We invite you to visit our cookie factory and start your very own family tradition.

We make our delicious cookies in ginger, sugar, lemon, black walnut, chocolate and butterscotch

MONDAY–FRIDAY 7–5, SATURDAY 9–2 (Come before 2 pm, MONDAY–FRIDAY if you want to watch our bakers roll)

TEL (336)764-1402 TOLL-FREE (888)764-1402 FAX (336)764-8637 www.HanesCookies.com e-mail: hanes@HanesCookies.com

Economically priced small and large cellophane bags are available for bakery pick-up. You can also call ahead and place your order and we will have it ready and waiting.

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On the cover:

September/October 2016

The Hardy Family graces the cover of our fall issue.

Michael, historian, author of 20 books, Civil War reenactor will bring his books, including The Capitals of the Confederacy, his lovely wife and daughter and will lecture at the Second Annual Civil War Author’s Gathering at the home of Richmond M. Pearson, NC Supreme Court Justice and law instructor, Historic Richmond Hill, East Bend, October 15th, 2:00p to 4:30p.

Richmond Hill Law School 4641 Law School Road East Bend, NC 27018 336-473-1853

contents home and family 58 Fun with Kids 62 Shelf Life: Life on the Hollar Farm, and Aries 77 Civil War Authors: Clint Johnson & Chris Hartley 98 Vintage Southern Homemaker 102 caring hearts: Square Dancing!

103 YV Person: George Childers

Yadkin Valley Weekends Start on page 63 for Fall weekends filled with bazaars, exhibits, festivals, Yadkin Valley County fairs!

Celebrating Life’s Special Moments Custom Engagement Rings Treasured Gifts for Anniversaries Birthdays Special Occasions Choose from the area’s best selection and Lay-away for Christmas

B&L Custom Jewelers Open Tuesday–Saturday

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401 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC www.mtairyjewelers.com 336-786-1100 yad kin valleylivin g. com

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79 22 49 Garden

Health & Well-being

75 Garden Events 90 Fall Planting Guide 94 Long Blooming Flowers 96 Planning for Winter Color

60 It’s OK to be a Mama/Papa Bear!

104 The Benefits of the Stevia Plant 109 Makeup Brushes 110 Food Safety

Tires • Auto Repairs Computer Diagnostics Computer Alignments

East Bend Auto Clinic & Tire 136 East Highway 67, East Bend (336) 699-2130 Monday–Friday 7:30am–6pm

100 My Passion for Horses 114 Update on Flea & Tick Products 116 Dog Biscuit Recipe 116 Mookie, Famous Dog Model 117 Blessing of the Animals

in every issue...

18 editor’s letter 20 beginnings 120 What Is That?

124 Business Section 128 Sandra’s closing devotion

HIGHEST PRICES PAID For Your Old Gold, Class Rings, Jewelry & Silver Coins

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Classic & Unique Styles for your wardrobe!

102/104 E. Dalton Road, (Downtown) King, NC Tel: 336-985-5464 daltonscrossing.com M-F 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-3pm

Call ahead for holiday & special event hours.

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OUR RECIPE BOX

37 foodsandflavors™ 22 Autumn Picnics 25 Whole Grains for Health 42 Chef Rabb and Pumpkin Spice 44 Cookbook Collector: LRB Cooks 48 Jan Kelly’s Fall Flavored Desserts 52 Kids’ Snack Attack!

54 Chef Jeff’s Helpful Hints: Fried Festival Foods 56 Wine Guy/Yadkin Grape Festival 86 Short Trip: 1776 Log House Restaurant

46 Esther Harmon’s Pumpkin Butter and Pumpkin Fruitcake 47 Willie Sue Stachnick’s Frozen Parfait Pumpkin Squares

Amaranth Banana Walnut Bread Amaranth Blueberry Porridge Baked Oatmeal Barley Beef Soup Barley Stuffed Peppers Beer Boiled Shrimp Broccoli & Rice Casserole Brown Rice with Tuna Buckwheat Bacon Pancakes Carrot & Raisin Salad Corn Dog Muffins Creamed Corn in Crockpot Creamy Herbal Dip Easy Fruit Salad Frozen Parfait Pumpkin Squares Fruit & Nut Brown Rice Maple-Apple Sponge Custards Nibbles Noodle Pudding with Apples Overnight Oatmeal Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole Pumpkin Bread Pumpkin Butter Pumpkin Fruitcake Pumpkin Pie Pancakes Pumpkin Pie Spice Pumpkin Pie Spice Butter Quinoa Pilaf Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini Roasted Brussel Sprouts Venison Jerky Whole Wheat Bread Whole Wheat Waffles Wild Rice Chicken Casserole Wild Rice Pilaf Share one or more of your favorite recipes and become a Best Yadkin Valley Cook.

Details on the foods page at yadkinvalleyliving.com

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Call or visit today.

Frank H. Beals Financial Advisor

965 North Bridge Street Elkin, NC 28621 336-835-4411 frank.beals@edwardjones.com

Paul J. Bunke, Sr., AAMS Financial Advisor

124 W. Kapp Street, Suite C PO Box 407 Dobson, NC 27017 336-386-0846 paul.bunke@edwardjones.com

Deanna S. Chilton Financial Advisor

When it comes to meeting your financial goals, you really only need to see one person. At Edward Jones, we strive to meet all your financial services while providing exceptional personalized service.

Because we serve individual investors and business owners, all of our energy and resources are dedicated to helping you reach your long-term financial goals. That’s why we live and work in the community. We meet with you face to face to discuss the key steps to creating your financial strategy.

You talk, we listen and get to know you.

Estate Considerations

Fixed Income Investments

Business Retirement Plans

Education Savings Strategies

Individual Retirement Accounts Retirement Plan Rollovers and Consolidation

Insurance Annuities

For more information or to schedule a complimentary financial review, call or stop by today. www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC

104 Heatherly Creek Drive Pilot Mountain, NC 27041 336-368-2575 deanna.chilton@edwardjones.com

Dale Draughn Financial Advisor

140 Franklin Street Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-789-0136 dale.draughn@edwardjones.com

Doug Draughn, AAMS, CFP Financial Advisor

697 West Pine Street Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-789-1707 doug.draughn@edwardjones.com

Christopher L. Funk Financial Advisor

128 South State Street PO Box 790 Yadkinville, NC 27055 336-679-2192 chris.funk@edwardjones.com

Tammy H. Joyce, AAMS Financial Advisor

136 W. Lebanon Street Mount Airy, NC 27030 336-789-6238 tammy.joyce@edwardjones.com

Barry Revis Financial Advisor

1810 North Bridge Street, Suite 101 Elkin, NC 28621 336-835-1124 barry.revis@edwardjones.com

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20th Annual

Saturday, September 24 9am until 4pm Main Street, Historic Downtown Elkin

Crafts, Food, Children’s Events Activities & Downtown Shopping PLEASE, NO PETS

Nationally Sanctioned Southeast Great Pumpkin Weigh Off

Located on Standard Street - includes Pumpkins • Gourds • Watermelons Registration 8 to 9:30am Weigh Off Starting 10am

For more information call: (336) 526-1111 or visit yadkinvalley.org

Sample the finest North Carolina Craft Beers & Ciders From every corner of the State

at the inaugural BIG ELKIN BREWFEST

Food Truck Vendors • Local Foods • Entertainment

Saturday, September 24 • 3 to 9 pm

Elkin Municipal Park • 399 US Hwy 268 West

General Admission for non-tasters $5 Kids 12 & younger free Tasting Tickets $20 in advance at Eventbrite.com $25 at the gate Tickets include (15) 2-ounce beer tasting tickets and a special tasting cup with logo $50 VIP tickets include unlimited tasting, a tasting mug with logo, special parking, BREWFEST t-shirt and signature commemorative pint glass To learn more visit BigElkinBrewfest.com; Facebook or call the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce at 336-526-1111

Visit page 73 in this issue to discover more about this event.

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Our NEW Hardware Store is OPEN & STOCKED

Landscaping Supplies Over 60 Choices of Bulk Dyed & Natural

Mulch,Decorative Stone & Gravel Sourced from over five states

Visit our Outdoor Living Hardscape Patio We even offer Outdoor Living Hardscape Kits, great for do-it-yourselfers NOW IN-STOCK Caps & Tees

HUGE Selection of

FARM TOYS! Sippy cups to Prestige collector!

IH, New Holland, Ferguson, John Deere Pedal tractors, Wagons, Bikes, even vintage Farm Toy Collectibles

Propane Refilling Station Sherry Johnson invites you to shop at FARMER’S

FARMER’S MULCH & ROCK Inc.

Visit The Chicken Coop... inside Farmer’s for Antiques, Country Decor & Treasures

Phone: 336-386-0883

Cell: 336-366-0662 eewoodproducts@ymail.com farmersmulchandrock.com Open: Monday-Saturday 7:30a-6p

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just a note from The Coming of Autumn Brings Change to the Yadkin Valley.

As summer yields to autumn, our Yadkin Valley world undergoes many changes in temperature, humidity and the length of daylight. As each day shortens and temperatures drop, the Yadkin Valley experiences a transformation providing great beauty for us to appreciate while its true function is to harvest and prepare for the winter to come. Of course, the most familiar change is leaf color. Amazing is the variety of fall colors—reds for the maples and sourwoods, yellows for the hickories and birches, maroon and browns for the oaks and beeches.

Be sure and check out some exciting fall gardening planting tips, demonstrations and plant sales in the Garden Section.

Other changes include migrations of species to winter territories. Humans, on the other hand, will migrate TO the Yadkin Valley for fairs, festivals and events to fill a calendar with Yadkin Valley Weekends.

Congratulations to Chef Robert Penry on receiving his MBA. Best wishes and huge appreciation for years of his expertise. He returns to his admissions position at Johnson & Wales and has sent Jeff Harris to continue the Helpful Hints feature for Yadkin Valley Living Magazine. Jeff is 23, a recent graduate of J&WU with a BS in Culinary Arts and Foodservice Management. Originally from Erie, PA, he resides in Charlotte. Jeff is a Culinary Demonstrator for Admissions at J&WU. He enjoys all Asian cuisines; Thai and Vietnamese at the forefront. Hobbies include learning about nutrition, biomechanics, how the body works, hiking and anything outdoors. His Helpful Hints: Fair-time Fried Favorites is perfect for this festival/fair time.

Welcome Laura Mathis and an article on Stevia. She lives in Farmington, raising herbs and teaching baking using herbs and spices. She and husband Kenneth, have two grown sons.

Guest contributor and long-time friend, Emily-Sarah Lineback takes us on a trip to Omni Grove Park in mountainous Asheville to chill!

With the holidays upon us, Jessica’s well-timed article, “Food Safety is Important!” reminds us to eat mindfully and make good holiday choices without feeling guilty. Autumn’s favorite flavor is pumpkin; Chef Rabb and both Yadkin Valley Best Cooks share something sweet and pumpkinish!

Keep this festive issue with you on day trip days and enjoy, but also save some time to exercise your right to vote.

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Yadkin Valley Living Magazine is a publication of Creekside Communications, Inc. 413 Cherry Street / Post Office Box 627 East Bend, NC 27018 Toll Free 1-866-280-4664 September/October 2016 Volume 17 Number 1 Publisher/Editor Barbara Krenzer Norman Advertising Sales John Norman Ken Knight, Denise Conrad Contributing Writers Robin Brock, D.V.M., Gloria Brown, Miranda N. Burgin, Colleen Church, Caroline Donalson, Carrie DuPre, Chef Jeff Harris, Ruth R. Henderson, R. Bruce Heye, Jan Kelly, Jane McAllister, Emily-Sarah Lineback, Carmen Long, Marty Marshall, Cindy Martin, Laura Mathis, Sandra Miller, Judy Mitchell, Tavi Petree, Chef Catherine Rabb, Adrienne Roethling, June Rollins, Karen Snow, Lisa Turney, Jessica Owens Wall, Marilyn C. Wells.

Photographs & Photographers John & Barbara Norman, June Rollins, Miranda N. Burgin, Cindy Martin, Tavi Petree, Jan Kelly, Carrie DuPre, Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden, Mitchell’s Greenhouse & Nursery, Ryan Guthrie Photography Horne Creek Historical Living Farm Distribution Ken Knight, Cindy & Wayne Martin YVLM Test Kitchen Chef Amanda Joyner To inquire about advertising in Yadkin Valley Living Magazine (336) 699-2446 (866) 280-4664 advertising@yadkinvalleyliving.com Yadkin Valley Living assumes no responsibility for unsolicited materials. Entire contents copyright © 2016.

All rights reserved. Reproduction of our created advertising materials and design work are strictly prohibited. Yadkin Valley Living is a trademark of Creekside Communications, Inc., PO Box 627, East Bend, North Carolina 27018. Proudly printed in the USA. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in Yadkin Valley Living. We assume no responsibility for changes in schedules, prices, hours or information. Before traveling long distances, it is always wise to use the contact numbers included in the magazine to confirm that the events you wish to enjoy are still on schedule. The contents of advertising and articles do not necessarily represent the views of the publisher.

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DISTRIBUTION. YVLM is available free at locations throughout the Yadkin Valley.

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For advertising information, please call toll free at 1-866-280-4664.

Information about advertising is also available at: yadkinvalleyliving.com/advertising Health and educational articles included in Yadkin Valley Living Magazine are for education purposes only. Be sure to consult your personal physician before you begin any diet, medicine or course of treatment.

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June Rollins

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with June Rollins Visit June’s website www.junerollins.com

Honoring Hand-Crafted

“The Potter,” 5x5, Acrylic, Gessoed Panel, © June Rollins For many of us, Labor Day marks the end of summer fun and back to school routines. Cooler mornings and fresh, crisp apples ease us into Autumn. While attending fall festivals and marveling at the labors of fine crafters celebrate the transition.

The dedication and hard work that goes into hand-crafted work and original art is amazing. The opportunity to meet the artisan behind the work, enlightening.

If celebrating and supporting the labors of local artisans by attending fall festivals this year, here are a few etiquette tips to keep in mind: 1. Remember the work is hand-crafted. The mugs aren’t going to be the same size, color or height. They’re supposed to be different. If wanting a perfectly matched, manufactured set, shop Wal-mart.

2. Imperfections are part of the beauty of hand-crafted. A bubble of glaze, a slub of yarn, a blob of paint that you perceive as a flaw, isn’t.

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3. Even though they may make it look effortless, it’s not. Often, years of experimentation and fine-tuning have gone into the works of art. This isn’t something you or your sister Sue can go home and just whip up too.

And even if you could, you shouldn’t.

4. Hand-crafted, original art is copy-righted. The creator/artist owns the copyright. If wanting to create your own, let the work inspire you towards your own unique interpretation.

5. Above all else, please remember you are not at a used car lot or bargain basement sale. The artist has more than likely spent the last several months painstakingly creating inventory. Respect their well-deserved, hard-earned skill and talent by not quibbling price.

Wishing all a wonderful Autumn. May you find or create the hand-crafted treasures of your dreams. yad kin valleylivin g. com

As the weather cools, it’s the perfect time to brighten up your yard with new plants and lots of color!

At Joe’s we carry… a large selection of trees and shrubs, complete line of soil amendments, pine needles, mulch and bark, grass seed and fertilizers for yard and shrubbery beds Don’t miss our Encore Azaleas Family owned and operated

705 Lasley Road, Lewisville 336-766-6513 Monday-Friday 7:30-4:00 • Saturday 8:00-12:00 (April–June till 4:00)

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Friend

2Friend Boutique

320-E East King Street, King, NC

Monday-Saturday 10-6 (336) 985-5667 www.friend2friendboutique.com Friend2Friend is a locally owned boutique specializing in apparel, children's clothing and toys, jewelry, handbags and unique gift and home accents. We have recently expanded to add more space to bring you more new and exciting products!

Come visit us today!

Mark your calendar now for our

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foodsandflavors~™Carmen Long

Fall Picnic Fun

by Carmen Long Family and Consumer Agent N.C. Cooperative Extension Surry County Center

The place where great cooking begins!

Just wait till you taste our very own Homemade Pimento Cheese The area’s most complete Pennsylvania Dutch Bulk Food Store!

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There isn’t anything quite like enjoying a meal in the great outdoors with family and friends. Food just seems to taste better. We often think about picnics as being a summer activity, but just because we are moving to fall, picnics are definitely not out of season. The cooler fall temperatures and beautiful autumn colors are a perfect backdrop to an outdoor meal.

You can enjoy a picnic in your own backyard or at one of the many wonderful parks and recreation areas in the Yadkin Valley. In the past week, I enjoyed picnics at Pilot Mountain State Park and Yadkin Memorial Park with 4-H youth. We hiked the trails at Pilot Mountain and kayaked on Lake Hampton. Both sites are beautiful and provide wonderful picnic facilities. How lucky we are to live in the Yadkin Valley!

At both parks I met people visiting from out of the area who were so impressed with our resources. It is sad that sometimes we get so caught up in our busy schedules, we don’t take advantage of what is in our own communities. Feeling stressed?

Spend a few hours at one of our local parks or recreation areas getting some fun physical activity, soaking up the peacefulness and beautiful views and savor the flavors of a delicious picnic for a mini vacation from your daily routine.

A mini vacation from your kitchen does not mean you can take a vacation from food safety. Use these tips to help your friends and family take home wonderful memories, not a food borne illness from their picnic adventure.FightBac.org September is Fruit and Veggies month. Enjoy a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables with these easy recipes that would work great for a picnic or at home.

Creamy Herb Dip ½ cup fat-free sour cream ¼ cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt ¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise ½ tablespoon fresh parsley or ½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes ½ tablespoon fresh dill or ½ teaspoon dried dill weed ½ teaspoon dried minced onion ½ teaspoon Mrs. Dash seasoning ½ teaspoon sugar 1/16 teaspoon of black pepper Combine all ingredients in a bowl until well blended.

Chill at least one hour. Serve with fresh vegetables or crackers. yad kin valleylivin g. com

The Place Where Great Cooking Begins!

Owners Phillip and Jean Lyles invite you to the area’s most complete

Pennsylvania Dutch Bulk Food Store,

Yadkin Valley General Store 302 East Main St.,

Historic Elkin

At the intersection of Main St. and Standard St.,

Stop by during The Pumpkin Festival!

(336) 835-1426

NEW ITEM!

Open Mon–Sat, 9am–6pm

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Caramel Pecan Apple Butter

We accept EBT and all major credit cards.

Just wait till you taste our very own

We have the healthy, organic foods and whole grains you look for:

Homemade Pimento Cheese Special Prices on our DAILY SAMPLE ITEMS Enjoy a Taste Test and Save!

Raw Sugar Wheat Bran Spelt Flour Quinoa Steel-Cut Oats

Buckwheat Flour Oat Bran Millet Whole Wheat Pastas

Offering a HUGE choice of spices, hard-to-find baking ingredients, muffin mixes, snacks and old-fashion candy.

NEW FALL CANDIES ARE HERE! Specialty Cheeses and Gourmet Crackers We buy in bulk and divide them into smaller quantities, so you can take advantage of lower prices and still purchase the freshest, highest-quality ingredients.

Holy Cow Cake

Try this customer favorite...

You’ll find more customer shared recipes in store.

1 - Chocolate cake mix, baked as directed 1 - 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk 8 oz jar of caramel topping

contributed by Suzanne Ray

4 to 5 Butterfingers, crushed 1 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened 3/4 c cold milk 3/4 c whipped topping mix

Prepare cake as directed on package. Blend caramel and sweetened condensed milk. After removing cake from oven poke holes into cake top. Pour caramel mixture over cake. Sprinkle half of crushed candy bars over warm cake. Chill. Whip cold milk with whipped topping mix.

In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese; fold in prepared whipped topping mix.

Spread over cooled cake. Sprinkle with remaining crushed candy bars. Keep refrigerated.

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Easy Fruit Salad 1 (20 oz) can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained 1 (15 oz) can fruit cocktail in juice, drained 2 small bananas, sliced 1 (8 oz) low-fat yogurt (try Greek yogurt for extra protein, can use vanilla or lemon flavored if desired) Drain pineapple and fruit cocktail. Wash, peel and slice bananas. Mix fruit and yogurt together. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Instead of the canned fruit, you can substitute 1 cup seedless grapes, halved; 2 cups cantaloupe cut into bite sized pieces; 1 cup strawberries, quartered or 1 apple cut into bite size pieces.

Carrot and Raisin Salad 2 cups packed shredded carrots Âź cup crushed pineapple, packed in juice, drained 1 teaspoon sugar Âź cup raisins 3 Tablespoons vanilla yogurt Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate.

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foodsandflavors~™Marilyn C. Wells

Understanding Whole Grains Nutritionists advise for all people, grains are a necessity and whole grains should be half of our daily diet. It is recommended to have six servings per day and three servings being whole grains.

What are whole grains? Grains are the seeds of grasses which are usually ground to make flour to be used for breads, cereals, crackers, pasta, etc. Whole grains contain 100% of the original kernel with the bran, germ and endosperm intact.

The bran is the outside layer with the endosperm in the middle and the germ is the center. You may already be eating whole grains since they are grains like amaranth, barley, buckwheat, corn, oats, quinoa, rice and wheat. Whole wheat is one kind of whole grain, but not all whole grains are whole wheat.

Grains are an important source of dietary fiber which is known to reduce cholesterol levels, lower risk of heart attack, obesity and type 2 diabetes. Several B vitamins are present (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folate) which convert food to fuel, form red blood cells and develop nerve function. The minerals in grains (iron, magnesium, selenium) help oxygen in the blood, bone health and immune system. A well balanced diet is important because each food has a variety of nutrients. Whole grains have some valuable antioxidants not found in fruits and vegetables.

Whole grains have 80% more fiber than refined grains. Refined grains have the bran and germ removed, leaving the starchy white endosperm. This refined or milled product is done to give grain a finer texture and improve their shelf life thus removing dietary fiber, iron and many B vitamins. Most refined grains are enriched, meaning certain B vitamins are added back after processing. Check the product ingredients to be sure you are buying “enriched” grains. Examples of refined grains are white flour, de-germed cornmeal, white bread and white rice. To be sure you purchase whole grains, look for the word “whole” at the beginning of the ingredients list.

The following recipes feature a variety of whole grains in alphabetical order with a brief description. There are more whole grains but these are more readily available in our area.

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Wild Rice Pilaf ½ cup butter 1 cup uncooked wild rice ¾ cup uncooked brown rice 6 green onions, chopped 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced ½ cup slivered almonds 1 can condensed French onion soup 1 can beef consommé Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.

Melt butter in the baking dish and stir in the wild rice and brown rice.

Cook and stir for 5 minutes.

Stir in the onions and cook 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in the mushrooms and almonds.

Pour soup and consommé over the rice mixture.

Cover with a lid or aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Stir before serving.

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Amaranth Blueberry Porridge A breakfast recipe created by Chef Eric Stain, instructor, Johnson & Wales University of Culinary Arts.

1 ½ cups amaranth 2 ½ cups water 2 ½ cups milk 2 Tablespoons butter 1/3 cup heavy cream ½ cup blueberries 4 Tablespoons maple syrup Combine amaranth, water, milk and butter in a medium sized saucepan over high heat.

Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the mixture becomes very thin and the grains are cooked through.

Stir in the heavy cream and blueberries. Divide into 4 bowls and drizzle with maple syrup.

Barley Stuffed Peppers This barley recipe from the National Barley Foods Council, calls for cooked pearl barley which can be cooked in abundance and refrigerated for 1 week or frozen. For best results, bring refrigerated barley to room temperature before adding to soups, casseroles and salads for extra flavor and fiber.

To cook pearl barley: In a saucepan with lid, bring 3 cups water to a boil.

Add 1 cup pearl barley; return to boil.Reduce heat to low, cover; cook 45 minutes or until barley is tender and water is absorbed.

1 pound ground beef or turkey ¼ cup onion, finely chopped 3 Tablespoons Italian seasoned bread crumbs 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 ½ cups cooked pearl barley 3 bell peppers, cut in half and seeded 2 jars prepared pasta sauce Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine meat, onion, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, pepper and cooked barley. Divide meat mixture into 6 portions. Press each portion into each pepper half, forming mixture to the shape of the pepper. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray; place filled peppers into the dish. Pour pasta sauce over peppers; tightly cover with aluminum foil. Bake peppers for 1 hour and 15 minutes. To serve, arrange peppers on a platter, spoon sauce over each pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

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Barley Beef Soup

Barley is one of the oldest cultivated grains. Egyptians buried mummies with necklaces of barley. It is a staple food of the Middle East but mainly know to North Americans as a soup ingredient. Barley has a tough hull, which is difficult to remove without losing some of the bran. Hulled barley is very slow cooking but the newer varieties of hull-less barley are becoming available. Lightly pearled barley with some bran missing, is not a whole grain but it’s full of fiber and still healthier than a fully-refined grain. Some experts think the barley fiber can lower cholesterol even better than oat fiber. ½ pound lean ground beef 2 large fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 celery stalk, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 2 teaspoons flour 3 – 14 ½ ounce cans beef broth 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced

2 potatoes, peeled and cubed ½ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 1/3 cup pearl barley 1 can evaporated milk 2 Tablespoons tomato paste

In a large saucepan cook and stir beef, mushrooms, celery, onion until meat is no longer pink. Drain off any liquid.

Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add in broth, carrots, potato, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil; stir in the barley.

Reduce heat; cover. Simmer for 45 to 50 minutes or until barley and vegetables are tender. Mix together milk and tomato paste. Add to the soup and heat thoroughly.

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BRUSHY MOUNTAIN RURITAN CLUB 39th Annual Buckwheat Bacon Pancakes Buckwheat was one of the earliest crops grown in North America and buckwheat cakes were a staple food until the 20th century when corn and wheat took over our farmlands and our diet. Buckwheat is a cousin of rhubarb but its nutrients, nutty flavor and appearance have put it in the grain family. Studies show buckwheat improves circulation and prevents LDL cholesterol from blocking blood vessels. It is the only grain having high levels of the antioxidant rutin.

4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled ½ cup buckwheat flour 1/3 cup whole wheat flour ¼ cup plain flour 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 1 Tablespoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 Tablespoons melted butter 2 teaspoon vanilla extract Cooking spray In a large bowl, combine flours, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon. In a small bowl combine milk, egg, butter, vanilla; mix into dry ingredients. Add crumbled bacon and stir. Heat a skillet or electric griddle over medium heat.

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Oats have a sweet flavor, a favorite for breakfast cereals.

When you see oats or oat flour on the ingredients list, you are eating a whole grain. In the U.S., oats are steamed and flattened to produce old-fashioned or regular oats, quick oats or instant oats. This helps oats cook quicker and become softer. If you prefer a chewier, nuttier texture, consider steel cut oats—oats sliced once or twice to help water penetrate and cook the grain. Scientific studies have shown oats and barley have fiber that effectively lowers cholesterol. Oats also have an antioxidant to help protect blood vessels from damaging LDL cholesterol.

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Baked Oatmeal This recipe can be prepared ahead and adapted to your taste.

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3 cups oatmeal 2 eggs, beaten 2 ripe bananas, mashed 1 cup milk 1/2 cup white sugar ¼ cup oil ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup applesauce 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder ½ cup chopped apples Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a square baking dish; set aside. Stir together all ingredients until combined.

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Brown Rice and more Rice is the staple food for about half of the world. It is also one of the most easily digested grains which makes it ideal for those who are gluten intolerant or on a restricted diet. Most frequently served is white rice which is a highly processed brown rice—stripped of its bran and a lot of nutrients. You find short and long grain varieties. Short grain tends to be more sticky and long grain is more fluffy. Converted rice is parboiled before refining which drives some of the B vitamins into the endosperm so they are not totally lost when the bran is removed. Converted rice is healthier than regular white rice but it still lacks the nutrients found in brown rice.

Brown rice is always whole grain which accounts for the long cooking time. It is preferable because it is unrefined and high in B vitamins and fiber. There is a quick cooking brown rice which has been partially cooked and dried so nutrients are not lost. Brown rice is often paired with wild rice which is a grass eaten as a whole grain. It has twice the protein and fiber of brown rice, but less iron and calcium so a mix makes for a healthier and tastier dish.

To cook brown rice in a saucepan, bring 1 cup brown rice, 2½ cups water and a pinch of salt to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low and simmer for 40 to 50 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Let the rice sit for 5 minutes and fluff with a fork before serving.

To bake brown rice in an oven, preheat the oven to 375°F. Spread 1 ½ cups rice into a square baking dish. In a saucepan, bring 2 1/3 cups water and 2 teaspoons olive oil to a boil. When boiling add in 1 teaspoon salt and pour over the rice. Cover the baking dish tightly with a double layer of aluminum foil. Bake for one hour or until tender. Let rice stand 5 minutes and fluff with a fork.

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Whole Wheat Bread We could not leave out wheat in a whole grain discussion!

Whole wheat flour is processed less than all-purpose flour and it contains four times more fiber and provides more potassium, magnesium and zinc. It has a coarser texture because it is ground from the entire wheat kernel. All-purpose flour and whole wheat flours are milled from hard red wheat berries containing wheat’s endosperm, while whole wheat flour also contains bran and germ making it more nutritious.

There is a White whole wheat flour which has a lighter colored, sweeter tasting flour milled from a white berry— same nutritional value but a milder flavor. You can replace part of all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour to get the added benefits but it could have a coarser texture and less volume. The general rule is to swap out 50% to 100% of the allpurpose flour with regular whole wheat or the milder white whole wheat in sturdier baked goods such as bread and pizza 3 cups warm water (110°F) 2 packages active dry yeast 1/3 cup honey 5 cups bread flour 3 Tablespoons. butter, melted 1/3 cup honey 1 Tablespoon salt 3 ½ cups whole wheat flour 2 Tablespoons butter, melted

dough. For tender baked goods such as cookies, cakes and pie crusts use whole wheat pastry flour in place of 50% all-purpose flour. Whole wheat pastry flour is milled from a softer wheat for more tender results.

In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast and 1/3 cup honey. Add 5 cups white bread flour; stir to combine. Let set for 30 minutes or until big and bubbly. Mix in 3 Tablespoons melted butter, 1/3 cup honey, salt. Stir in 2 cups whole wheat flour. Flour a flat surface; knead with whole wheat flour until not real sticky—it will pull away from the counter but still sticky to touch. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat surface of the dough.

Cover with a dishtowel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

Punch down and divide into 3 loaves. Place in greased 9x5-inch loaf pans; allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch. Bake at 350° F for 25 to 30 minutes.

Lightly brush tops of loaves with melted butter to prevent crust from getting hard.

Cool completely before slicing.

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Quinoa Pilaf Quinoa is an ancient grain from the Andes, where it has long been cultivated by the Inca tribe. This grain is lower in carbohydrates and higher in complete protein than most grains. Quinoa is packed with fiber, B vitamins, iron, zinc, calcium and vitamin E as well as gluten free. This small, light-colored round grain, is similar in appearance to sesame seeds. Before cooking quinoa, it must be rinsed, to remove the bitter residue of saponins, a plant defense that wards off insects. It cooks in about 12 to 15 minutes and creates a light, fluffy side dish that works well in soups, salads, side dishes and baked goods.

1 teaspoon olive oil ½ onion, chopped Salt Pepper 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well

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Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and ¾ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper for seasoning. Cook, stirring frequently, until soft and starting to brown. Add the quinoa and 1½ cups water to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until the water has evaporated. Fold in the broccoli and raisins into the saucepan, cover and cook for 8 to 10 more minutes or until broccoli is tender. Remove from the heat and fold in almonds, green onions and ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Serve as a side dish to any meat or seafood.

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Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini ½ cup quinoa 4 medium zucchini 1 - 15 ounce can white beans 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered ½ cup almonds or pecans, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 Tablespoon olive oil Preheat oven to 400°F. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until tender and the water is absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Arrange in a large baking dish, cut side up. Fluff the quinoa and fold in the beans, tomatoes, almonds, garlic, ½ cup cheese and 3 tablespoons oil. Spoon the mixture into the zucchini.

Top with the remaining oil and ¼ cup Parmesan.

Cover with foil and bake until the zucchini is tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until golden, 8 to 10 more minutes.

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Wild Rice Chicken Casserole 6 ounce package long/ wild rice mix 2 Tablespoons butter 6 mushrooms, sliced 2 Tablespoons olive oil 12 to 16 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces Salt and pepper to taste Garlic powder to taste 1 - 15-ounce can Alfredo sauce, divided 1 sleeve buttery crackers, crushed 1 Tablespoon melted butter Parsley, chopped for garnish Cooking spray Preheat oven to 350°F; spray a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Prepare rice according to package directions.

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Pumpkin Pie Spice

I love everything about fall. The start of a new school year, a bit of welcome chill in the air, and watching the leaves on the trees change color. And scoff if you will, but I’m also one of those who loves all the pumpkin pie spiced drinks and snacks that appear every year. Pumpkin pie spiced latte? Yes, please! Pumpkin pie spice is a simple blend of spices, super easy, I love everything about fall.

The start of a new school year, a bit of welcome chill in the air, and watching the leaves on the trees change color. And scoff if you will, but I’m also one of those who loves all the pumpkin pie spiced drinks and snacks that appear every year.

Pumpkin pie spiced latte? Yes, please! Pumpkin pie spice is a simple blend of spices, super easy, and more affordable to make than to buy. Cute little ribbon-wrapped jars of it make a perfect holiday hostess gift. The blend can be easily adjusted to enhance just about any recipe. It gives the whole house a welcome smell when it is spice mixing day.

Pumpkin pie spice can be used when making pumpkin pie, but it is also delicious in tons of other applications: drinks, a sprinkle enhances coffee or hot cider.

For a real treat, use a bit when making homemade whipped cream to top off that coffee. I fold it into pancakes and waffles. A pumpkin pie spiced and glazed pound cake is fantastic. Try it sprinkled over popcorn for a cool evening snack. A dusting of the blend on a mix of slow roasted fall vegetables makes a memorable side dish.

Adding a dash to your favorite spiced nut recipe can make it addictive. Try making a pumpkin pie spice rub for a pork tenderloin by adding a bit of oil, black pepper and brown sugar to the spices before grilling. Really, the possibilities are endless, and it’s just more fun to experiment with a spice you’ve created.

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PUMPKIN PIE SPICE You can easily adjust this recipe both in volume, and in the amount of any individual spice; simply mix together 4 Tablespoons cinnamon 4 teaspoons nutmeg 4 teaspoons ginger 1 ½ teaspoons allspice 1 ½ teaspoons cloves

PUMPKIN PIE PANCAKES I’ve cooked this pancake recipe for brunch at my restaurant for over 20 years, and it is my most requested recipe. It makes a family sized batch, and I’ve never been able to scale it back successfully, so when I make it at home, I just cook all the batter and freeze leftovers. Reheating just takes seconds in the microwave, and a homemade pancake is a treat on another morning.

5 eggs ½ gallon buttermilk 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 Tablespoons baking soda 1 Tablespoon salt Whisk all ingredients together then add: 5 cups flour 1 to 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice (recommend you do a bit of taste testing to see how spicy you like yours) Batter will be a little lumpy, but that’s fine. Griddle pancakes as you like.

PUMPKIN PIE SPICED BUTTER FOR PANCAKES AND WAFFLES For a little extra treat, either make whipped cream with a bit of the spice and a dash of vanilla, or top with this decadent butter. ½ pound butter ¼ cup honey or maple syrup ¼ cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice Whip in a mixer until the butter looks like frosting.

Note: this will keep for ages— excellent on toast with apple butter, or a kettle-corn take on popcorn.

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foodsandflavors~™cookbook collector with Caroline Donalson Roasted Brussel Sprouts submitted by Michael Ryden, page 43 1 pound Brussel Sprouts 1 to 2 Tablespoons olive oil Juice from 1/2 lemon Salt to taste Slice Brussel sprouts in half. Toss with olive oil; sprinkle with salt. In shallow roasting pan or baking sheet, rub olive oil to grease pan. Spread Brussel sprouts on sheet.

Bake 30 to 40 minutes in a 350°F oven, turn occasionally.

Place in serving bowl; toss with lemon juice.

Salt and pepper to taste. Serves 4.

Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole submitted by Patti Sturdy, page 74 6 cooked chicken breasts 2 cans cream of chicken soup 16-ounce sour cream 3 sticks Ritz crackers 3 Tablespoons poppy seeds 3 sticks butter

Pull chicken into small pieces; mix with soup, sour cream, poppy sees.

Melt butter and crumble crackers; mix together.

Put 1/2 cracker mix in bottom of casserole dish then pour in chicken mixture.

Spread remaining cracker mix over top.

Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.

Broccoli & Rice Casserole submitted by Ron Arend, page 37 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup cooked, drained rice 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 (20 ounce) frozen chopped broccoli, cooked & drained 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers 1 stick butter Sauté onion in 1/3 of the butter; mix with rice, soup, broccoli and cheese in casserole dish.

Brown crackers in remaining butter; sprinkle over top of mixture.

Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until brown and bubbly.

Serves 8 to 10.

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Beer Boiled Shrimp submitted by Joan Borick, page 52 1 quart cider vinegar 2 cans beer 1/2 cup salt 1/4 cup black pepper 1/8 cup red pepper 1 to 5 pounds fresh, unpeeled shrimp 1 stick melted butter Bring first 6 ingredients to boil in a large stock pot.

Add half shrimp; bring to a boil.

Remove with slotted spoon.

Add next batch of shrimp to boil.

Can use this pot for up to 5 pounds of shrimp.

Serve as a peel/eat with melted butter for dipping.

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Esther Harmon, Banner Elk, makes these two recipes her own by “tweaking each one to her family’s liking.” Esther graciously shared her pumpkin butter recipe she uses in her cake.

Pumpkin Fruitcake

1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 pint jar of pumpkin butter* 1/2 cup oil 2 well beaten eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Mix above ingredients together well.

2 cups self rising flour 1/2 teaspoon each: nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger Sift together and combine with first mixture; mix well.

Stir in: 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped nuts of your choice 1/3 cup gum drops (each cut in fourths) 6 ounces butterscotch chips 1/4 cup water-only if needed to thin the batter Bake in a well greased and floured Bundt pan for 65 to 75 minutes in a 350°F oven.

Turn out onto a clean kitchen towel to cool.

*Esther’s Pumpkin Butter Cook cubed pumpkin in a heavy pot with just enough water to keep it from sticking. when able to pierce easily with a fork, run through a blender until smooth.

To every 2 cups pureed pumpkin, add 1/4 cup each Splenda Blend and Brown Sugar Splenda (if using regular sugars-double the amounts), 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves.

Mix all well in crock pot; cook on high for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

Can in 1/2 or 1 pint jars; pressure cook 15 minutes at 10 pound pressure.

“I like to can in 1/2 pints for gift giving or to use on toast and in pint jars for using in recipes,” says Esther.

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Willie Sue Stachnick, King Sue has been cooking since she was 12. She was raised on a tobacco farm and would go home at lunchtime to cook for her family’s dinner.

She has been collecting recipes for years. Sue’s first husband’s mother was a good cook and she gave Sue a lot of good cooking tips that make Sue a good cook too!

Frozen Pumpkin Parfait Squares

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup melted butter 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 1 quart vanilla ice cream 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/8 teaspoon cloves Combine crumbs, butter, granulated sugar, nuts.

Press mixture firmly against sides and bottom of a 9-inch square pan.

Bake at 375°F for 8 minutes; cool.

Soften ice cream to custard consistency.

Stir in mixture of pumpkin, brown sugar and spices.

Pile into the cooled crumb crust.

Freeze until hard.

Remove from freezer 20 minutes before serving.

Cut into squares.

Garnish with whipped cream and top with additional chopped nuts, if desired.

Serves 9.

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PUMPKIN BREAD MIX...to make or gift For Dry Pumpkin Bread Mix 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans 1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

For Making the Bread Cooking spray 1 container Pumpkin Bread Mix 1 cup canned pumpkin 1/4 cup butter, melted, cooled 1/4 cup orange juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 large eggs

For Dry Pumpkin Mix, combine all ingredients in a clear 2-quart container with a tight fitting lid. Cover with lid.

Store in a cool dry place until ready to give as a gift.

recipes and photos from Jan Kelly

For Bread,preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray; set aside. Place dry mix in a large mixing bowl. Stir in canned pumpkin, butter, orange juice and vanilla until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 15 minutes. Gently run a metal spatula around edge of bread. Carefully remove bread from pan; cool completely. Wrap in plastic wrap; store in a cool dry place. Makes: 16 servings TIPS: Substitute the same amount of currants in the dry mix for the raisins. Dry mix can be prepared and held in container up to 2 weeks before giving as a gift.

Give baked bread within 2 days of making.

Noodle Pudding with Apples

A first place NC Egg Association winner, Felice Bogus 12 to 16 ounce package, medium egg noodles 10 ounces unsalted butter, softened 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 5 eggs 1 cup sour cream 4 crisp apples, peeled, cored, diced 1/4 cup sliced almonds Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Cook noodles according to package directions.

Drain and rinse immediately in cold water. Let drain well; transfer to large bowl. Cream together butter and cream cheese. Beat in honey, vanilla and cinnamon; add in eggs, one at a time. Beat in sour cream. Pour over noodles; mix well. Add apples; toss to coat. Pour into prepared pan; sprinkle with almonds. Bake 45 to 60 minutes or until set and golden brown. Let cool some before cutting into squares, (knife works best) and serve warm.

Maple-Apple Sponge Custards

Noodle Pudding with Apples

1 1/2 cups chopped, peeled crisp apple such as Granny Smith 1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar, according to taste 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 egg YOLKS 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 Tablespoons butter, melted 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 3 egg WHITES, room temperature 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar Heat oven to 350°F. Divide apples evenly for six 6-ounce, greased custard cups, reserving a few pieces for garnish.

Place cups in 13x9x2-inch baking pan.

Mix sugar and flour in medium bowl.

Stir in egg yolks, milk, syrup, butter, vanilla until blended; set aside.

Beat egg whites with cream of tartar in mixer bowl with whisk attachment on high speed until stiff but not dry; just until whites no longer slip when bowl is titled.

Gently but thoroughly fold yolk mixture into whites.

Pour over apples, dividing evenly (about 2/3 cup each).

Place pan on center rack of oven; pour very hot water into pan to within 1/2 inch of top of cups.

Bake until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove cups from water bath at once; cool on wire rack at least 10 minutes. Can serve warm or refrigerate until cold.

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Customer Appreciation Cookout How fast time flies! It’s their second anniversary and Home Acres Fine Furniture is celebrating what has been a great year. Now Home Acres wants to say Thank you by inviting you to their Second Annual Customer Appreciation Cookout.

The Cookout is planned for Saturday, October 8 from 11a to 4p, rain or shine, or until the last dog is gone. That’s right, come join in the fun of a Summer time Cookout with hot dogs fresh off the grill, chips, drink and a cup of cold Wholesome Country Creamery Ice Cream. It’s all good and it’s all FREE as Home Acres way of saying Thanks!

This is also a Saturday that will be perfect for Holiday Shopping.

Too early for Christmas purchases? Not at all. Just remember that handmade higher quality furniture takes longer to make (10-14 weeks) so special orders need to be in-house soon to assure Christmas delivery. You can also choose from the in-stock selection. What makes it even better is Home Acres will be offering day of specials through out the store! Now top that off with special financing for qualified buyers. Visit the store for all the details.

No place to store those holiday purchases, a down payment will hold your purchases for Christmas lay-away. Speaking of Christmas, a perfect gift idea is the beautiful new bedroom suite,The Brooklyn. Be sure to make time to see it. Add on one of their handmade mattresses and you have a combination that assures a good nights rest for years.

When you first arrive at the store, the huge selection of outdoor furniture invites you to enjoy the beauty of Fall days. Discover chairs, gliders, swings and more.

Worried about how you’ll get your new purchases home. Delivery is available from Home Acres. Though it’s not your typical furniture delivery. What makes it different? They don’t just drop your furniture at the curb, their white glove service puts your purchases into your home, with any set up needed, so all you have to do is enjoy.

Come join the celebration! The date is Saturday, October 8 for the Home Acres Fine Furniture Customer Appreciation Cookout.

Cookout: Saturday, October 8 • 11a to 4p Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:30a-4:30p

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Nibbles 4 cups air-popped popcorn 2 cups honey Teddy grahams 2 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch 1 package each (6 ounces) dried blueberries and cranberries Butter-flavored cooking spray 1 Tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 cup yogurt raisins

Kids’ Snack Attack for Young & Old Combine first 3 ingredients plus dried fruit in large bowl; mix lightly.

Place in ungreased 15x10-inch jelly-roll pan.

Spray mixture generously with cooking spray.

Combine sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in small bowl.

Sprinkle half of mixture over popcorn mixture; toss lightly to coat. Spray mixture again. Add remaining sugar mixture; gently mix. Bake snack mix 10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes. Cool completely in pan on wire rack before adding raisins; mix lightly.

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foodsandflavors~™Chef Jeff’s Helpful Hints Fair-time Fried Foods

by Chef Jeff Harris Admissions Classroom Presenter-Culinary Johnson & Wales University Every year, around this time, you can find fried foods in abundance at all of the local festivals and state fairs. From fried Oreos, brownies and Reese’s peanut butter cups, to fried pickles, zucchini and mozzarella, you can deep fry pretty much anything to make it taste even better. Here are a few helpful hints for those of you who would like to try your hands at this at home.

Choosing the Right Oil:

Drop it when it’s hot!

When choosing an oil to fry with, you want something with a high smoke point. The smoke point is the temperature at which the oil starts to breakdown (Burn). When frying, you will cook at a high temperature, so choose an oil with a smoke point higher than 375°F, such as: Vegetable, canola, soybean oil. These will typically be your most economic choices as well.

Since it is a rapid process, temperature matters when it comes to deep frying.

You want the oil to be very hot before you start to fry. If you have a thermometer, somewhere between 350375°F works best. If you do not have a thermometer, you can gauge the temperature of the oil by the bubbles.

When you drop the food in the oil, it should start to bubble up indicating the pan is hot enough. If you find that the pan starts smoking, or that the batter burns on the outside before the inside is fully cooked, drop the heat and wait for the oil to cool.

The Pan Makes all the Difference:

The pan that you use for frying should be tall enough to account for the rise in oil level and bubbling that will occur when you add the food. It should also have a heavy bottom for easier temperature control. Pans with a thicker bottom will take longer to heat up and cool down lowering the chance of sudden fluctuations that lead to greasy or burnt foods.

Battered or Breaded?

Here is the ultimate question when it comes to deep frying. Use pancake batter as the perfect medium for sweet treats like fried candy bars, cookies, or brownies. Flour that has been seasoned with a bit of old bay, Cajun seasoning, and ranch powder works great for fried pickles.

Draining and Drying:

Once your batter is golden brown and floating to the top, scoop it out of the oil and let it drain for a few seconds before transferring it onto some paper towels and seasoning with salt to absorb all of the extra grease.

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foodsandflavors~™Yadkin Valley Wines Yadkin Valley Grape Festival, 2016

Saturday, October 15

Taste the wines and meet the people behind them at 2016 Grape Festival.

Enjoying food, wine and music under the trees.

Great memories to be made include photos with friends!

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It’s that time of year when the streets of downtown Yadkinville come alive for its one-of-a-kind Yadkin Valley Grape Festival touting the delicious wines of over 20 Yadkin Valley wineries and their products.

The annual Grape Festival will include wines poured by a new vineyard: Piccione Vineyards, of the Swan Creek AVA in Ronda. The event is on Saturday, October 15 from 11:00a to 5:00p, rain or shine.

Admission is free to the Festival grounds. For wine tasting tickets, a photo ID is required. Advance tickets are $20; tickets are $25 at the entrance gate the day of the Festival.

Groups of 10 or more are offered a special discount for tickets purchased in advance. Call the Yadkin Chamber to make group arrangements, 336-679-2200.

Retired and active military personnel with appropriate ID get a ticket discount at the gate for $20.

All tickets include a complimentary souvenir wine glass. To order tickets visit yvgf.com or call toll free 1-877-492-3546.

Have the time of your life with a live musical line-up of Big Daddy Mojo, Larry Wishon and Brandon Snow on the Music Stage sponsored

by Carolina Carports. Look forward to a variety of tasty food offerings and specialty vendors.

Returning this year is the ever popular Souvenir Booth with supplies of Yadkin Valley Grape Festival caps, Tshirts, sweatshirts, wine glass holders and more to make additional memories of your day. Plus, the free photo booth with photographs taken by Brook Moxley Photography will be close by. With its festive backdrop you will have the perfect keepsake of your visit to the Grape Festival emailed directly to you.

For your convenience and as a courtesy of the Festival, there is a Wine Check area so you don’t have to carry even one bottle of wine as you taste others, eat, shop and buy during festival hours.

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Following the Festival, relax and enjoy the WineDown with more food, wine and live entertainment sponsored by the Yadkin Arts Council at the Yadkin Cultural Arts facility from 5:00p to 7:00p.

Yadkinville is easy to access from Interstates 40, 421 and 77. You’ll find lots of free parking at the Festival. The Yadkin County Chamber of Commerce offers free transportation to the Festival from the hotels in Yadkinville, Boonville and Jonesville.

Call the Chamber office in advance to make those arrangements: 1-877492-3546.

Main sponsors are Yadkin County/Yadkinville Tourism Development Authority, Indera Mills and Yadkin Bank.

Saturday, October 15 11am–5pm

Downtown Yadkinville Wine Tasting and Sales Great Food • Entertainment Specialty Vendors

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Sample wines from over 20 Yadkin Valley Wineries!

Entertainment by Big Daddy Mojo Larry Wishon and Brandon Snow Great Line-up of Food Offerings Free transportation to the Festival from the hotels in Yadkinville, Boonville and Jonesville.

Call the Chamber office to make arrangements: 336-679-2200

Attending wineries: Brandon Hills Vineyards Carolina Heritage Winery Cellar 4201 Chestnut Trail Vineyards Divine Llama Vineyards Flint Hill Vineyards Grassy Creek Vineyards Hanover Park Vineyards Laurel Gray Vineyards Lazy Elm Vineyards Native Vines Winery Piccione Vineyard RagApple Lassie Vineyards Sanders Ridge Vineyards Shadow Springs Vineyards Slightly Askew Winery Stony Knoll Vineyards Surry Cellars Weathervane Winery Windsor Run Cellars Yadkin Valley Wine Company *new winery this year! ya d kin va l le y livi ng .com

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Free Admission to Festival Grounds

Caps • T-shirts & more!

Wine Tasting Tickets at the gate: $25.00

Save $5.00 with advance purchase!

Souvenir wine glass is included Military Appreciation Ticket at Gate $20.00 Show your Active or Retired ID proof of age ID required

Group discount for 10 or more, contact Chamber office in advance

To order tickets visit www.yvgf.com or call 1-877-492-3546

Major sponsors include Indera Mills, Yadkin Bank, Yadkinville / Yadkin County Tourism Development Authority

Tavi has a BA in Psychology, MA in Teaching, and is a fourth grade teacher at Poplar Springs Elementary, a Title 1 School in King.

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I don’t know about you, but I sure do miss the long days of summer. I hope your school year got started off smoothly. For this issue, I am focusing on some new organization and spelling centers that can be implemented at home or school. Each year, I try to implement new ideas I have worked on during the summer to keep things fresh and new not only for my students, but for myself as well.

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Back to School!

and replace with 12 new centers after the Christmas break. Reverse chalk writing, pool noodle spelling, spelling exercises and coffee filter words are some of my new centers for the year.

For reverse chalk writing, students cover a small chalkboard with chalk, then dip a paintbrush in water and write the spelling word over the chalk to create a colorful way to practice words.

Take a pool noodle and cut it up into small segments. Write each letter of the alphabet with a Sharpie on each segment of pool noodle. The object is to find the letters to spell the word and stack the noodles in a tower without falling over. How about connecting some physical activity to practicing those words?

Assign a short exercise to each letter of the alphabet. For example, the letter A could represent five jumping jacks, B could be touching your toes for five seconds and stretch to the sky for five seconds for C. As the word is spelled out, the corresponding exercises that match the letter can be completed.

Colorful organization is my new goal for my classroom this year. I do rotations in math and reading and wanted a new and improved colorful way to display my rotation boards so the students know where to go during these activities. I purchased pizza pans from the

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Dollar Tree, drilled two holes on the lip of the pan and hung them with colorful ribbon. Anything can be magnetized to place the student’s name on the pan.

I found clear, flat, circular stones at the Dollar Tree and cut out a colorful circle to match the bottom of the stone. I then wrote the student’s name on the paper and mod podged the circle to the bottom of the stone. Let it dry, add a magnet to the back and now you can add your stone to your pan to make for a clear, colorful way to move your students’ around in groups. Try this idea at home to create a rotation board for chores, afternoon schedules or just an organization command center with the week’s activities.

Do you have random markers or crayons lying around? Paint an empty vegetable can with the corresponding color of the marker to place those extras lying around in. You can also glue the bottom of several different colors of cans to a lazy susan for a colorful spinner to capture loose markers and crayons. Try spicing up everything from the edge of filing cabinets to binder clips, which I use as bookmarks, by covering with washi or colorful duct tape.

Just like the beautiful fall colors that surround us, I hope you are able to add some color to your organization whether it be at home or at school!

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4-H is a global network of youth organizations “engaging youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development.” Through hands-on learning, kids build not only confidence, creativity and curiosity but also life skills such as leadership and resiliency to help them thrive today and tomorrow.

4-H Cloverbud programs are available for children 5 to 7 and youth programs cover ages 8 to 18.

Contact your Cooperative Extension office to learn about 4-H clubs, camps and after school programs in your county.

Here’s a great opportunity to volunteer as a mentor or instructor.

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by Jessica O. Wall, MPH Assistant Director Yadkin County Human Services Agency Medical Clinic and Animal Control

It’s Okay to Be a Mama (or Papa) Bear If you think about it, it’s pretty crazy that the doctors and nurses at the hospital just hand you a baby and send you home, without much knowledge, after they are born. Unless you were raised in a family with a ton of other siblings, you probably don’t have a lot of experience with raising kids, especially when things might not go along with the textbook.

Add to that the current state of our healthcare system. We have come a long way in learning signs and symptoms, determining a diagnosis, and developing treatment plans. But this scientific mindset that has brought us so many advances can also present parents with a challenging situation.

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all those words the doctors are using? How about knowing what questions to ask at routine check-ups and milestones or when getting a vaccine? Or worse, what if your child doesn’t follow the textbook curve or has an illness. Are you going to be able to have a positive conversation with your child’s medical team?

Parents are a great source of information for the doctor. Be upfront and honest in symptoms you have seen. Let them know if your child is missing milestones.

One of the best pieces of advice my husband and I got from our pediatrician was to write observations/concerns down so you can bring the information in to the next visit. Of course, this should not fall completely on the parent. The medical team that you choose should be your partner. Choose a provider that talks in terms you understand. Find someone who asks you what question you have, and pays attention to your non-verbal cues. Even if you are not saying anything, your body language gives away worry, concern, confusion and mistrust. These are things your provider should pick up on. Our doctor flat asked us if we were comfortable with the treatment plan they had laid out! This opens the door for good communication and provides an opportunity for you to take ownership in your child’s care.

But what if you don’t feel comfortable or you aren’t getting what you need?

Is there a weird feeling you have (mother’s intuition)? Do you feel like you can ask your doctor anything? Do you really feel in charge of your child’s care? You should! Your child’s medical team is smart and they have a wealth of knowledge and abilities at their disposal. But your child’s care and the decisions that are made in their care are ultimately your call. You need to feel comfortable in the direction the treatment is going. If they order a test, ask what it’s for. What are they hoping to learn from that test? How do the results change your child’s treatment plan? If medicines are prescribed, you may want to ask if there are possible side effects or if there are non-pharmaceutical options you can try.

We have an infant son, Owen. His doctors wanted to run some rather routine bloodwork, just to check some things out. When the phlebotomist came in, she had 6-8 adult-size tubes to fill with blood! I was taken aback, he was only 10 pounds. I got that gut feeling and after a couple minutes had to speak up. I very politely told the tech that we wouldn’t be doing those blood draws. I wanted to talk with the doctor about other options before moving forward. Now, don’t get me wrong, you don’t want to keep your child from getting the care they need.

When I spoke with the doctor, I told them my concerns and asked if there were other things we could do. She was understanding, and said that most of the tests could wait until he was older, and other information they were hoping to gather was available in my own medical records. I had to find confidence in hitting the pause button so we could talk and fully understand each other before moving forward. And we found a good compromise.

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tioned earlier. It’s the communication between you and your doctor that is going to provide your child the customized care they deserve and need.

An important side note to include: be careful of the internet. There is so much information out there, and some is accurate but others are not. Use the internet as a reference tool, not a medical professional. Be an informed consumer, but let your doctor be a doctor! I hope what you have gained from this is that it’s all a balance. It’s a healthy, open relationship between you and your medical team. They need you as much as you need them, so don’t be afraid to be a mama or papa bear and stick up for your child!

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written by: Cindy Martin

Aries “Evil hides in the light just as easily as in the darkness.”

Lara Giesbers

Inspired by the likes of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkein, and Stephen King, Lara Giesbers has produced a tale of fantasy and dark fiction in her debut novel, Aries.

The book begins with the Apostles laying hands on chosen individuals and bestowing spiritual gifts and special talents to protect mankind until Christ’s return. Although these members of the Craft attempt to remain anonymous, the protagonist Nafaria, daughter of Lord Jason Mauldon, finds it difficult to maintain her anonymity while using her gift of healing to help others. She fears for her safety and for the well-being of those around her.

Just as Eve was tempted by the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden, will members of the Craft be drawn to the Dark side and betray their own? Will Nafaria be reunited with Nathaniel, her one true love? This compelling story of intrigue, suspense, and romance will keep readers turning pages from beginning to end.

A resident of Mount Airy, Lara Giesbers is a wife, mother and waitress at a local restaurant.

This is her first book.

Aries is available for purchase in hardback, paperback, and e-book format at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other online booksellers.For more information visit Giesbers’ website www.booksofthecraft.com.

LIFE ON THE HOLLAR FARM 1913 – 1957 “My memories of growing up on our family farm have sustained me throughout my life.”

Cleve Hollar November 2, 2015 What might have been the main dish for supper on the Hollar Farm when author Cleve Hollar was just a boy? Why, squirrel heads and gravy, of course, with his Mama’s homemade biscuits on the side.

In his memoir, Life on the Hollar Farm 1913-1957, retired Yadkin Valley school superintendent Cleve Hollar reminisces about growing up on a tobacco farm in a time when folks were self-sufficient. “About the only items bought were salt, sugar, and sometimes coffee. . .food was preserved either by canning, drying, or salting.”

By sharing his experiences and memories, Cleve hopes to preserve his family history for future generations and pay homage to his parents and their steadfast faith, hard work and determination.

Jecholiah Dinkins, Cleve’s mother, married his father, Arthur Hollar, when she was 12 years old. She, herself, had only a third-grade education, yet she instilled in Cleve, her youngest, and his 11 brothers and sisters, a love of learning and insisted they complete high school. Four of them earned a college degree.

Cleve’s Papa was a 6-foot 2-inch tall, big strong man, who was known for being a good, kind husband and father, one who always provided for his family. His money crop was tobacco, but he did occasionally make moonshine to meet his family’s needs. According to Cleve, no one ever saw his Papa smoke or chew tobacco or take a drink of whiskey.

Complete with photos and newspaper clippings, Life on the Hollar Farm gives a comprehensive insider’s look of what life was like back-in-the-day. Cleve’s vivid details make the story come alive and fuel the imagination: “Since we didn’t have an indoor bathroom until the year I left for college, I would take a bar of soap and towel to the pond as early in the spring and as late in the fall as I could stand it, and take baths. The soap was Ivory, since it would float.”

Many stories have happy endings, but for Cleve Hollar, Life on the Hollar Farm 1913-1957 was only the beginning.

For more information, email cleveglenda@yadtel.net, call 336-463-2300, or visit TheBookPatch.com.

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Our location, close by to multiple vineyards, makes Frog Holler Cabins a perfect respite during your Yadkin Valley visit.

Ask about our In-Cabin Massage Therapy Our one-bedroom cabins are spacious with spectacular views of Big Elkin Creek.

Cabins are equipped with all linens, WiFi, satellite TV, complete kitchens, gas fireplaces, air conditioning, and hot tubs on the back deck overlooking Big Elkin Creek.

Everyone needs time for leisure and recreation following the workweek. Day-tripper or weekender, folks are visiting a site, trying out new local eateries, shopping and then returning home refreshed and renewed.

The Yadkin Valley offers lots of adventures with its wineries, museums, gardens, B&B’s, state parks/campgrounds, rivers, historic sites and trails, breweries, greenways and quaint entrepreneurial shoppes.

Plan for a weekend overnight or two to experience everything in one of our Yadkin Valley towns. We want to help you by listing kid and family events for you to enjoy. Once in awhile we’ll step out of our Yadkin Valley boundaries for our adventures, but it will be for a trip sure to make memories.

Our next printed Yadkin Valley Weekends arrives in Spring of 2017. Look for discovery packed three-day weekend stories of things to see, do and enjoy. Before then visit the new YadkinValleyWeekends.com for adventure ideas.

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September 8 Rotary Club of King Dinner fundraiser. Dinner for two, 6:00p, West Stokes High School, 1400 Priddy Road, King. Tickets are $100 for dinner and a chance to win $5,000! Contact Steve Carroll 336-983-4995.

Tour of Farmington September 10 New for 2016!

The Farmington Challenge is a “First Back to the Barn” optional challenge for those riding the 63-mile route. the 63-mile racers start at 9:00a.

Cyclists participating will pay $20 additional entry fee on the morning of the event that will be part of a 50/50 winning pot and a special “yellow jersey” for a year’s bragging rights!

Visit Active.com or contact Garry Steele, 336-244-1080, gasteel@yadtel.net or Allyson Sawtelle, 336-655-2700, sawtelle@yadtel.net All proceeds to benefit the Farmington Community Bicycle/Nature Trail.

Meet at the Farmington Community Center, 1723 Farmington Road, Mocksville, (27028) for the 7th Annual bike Event on September 10. Registration opens at 8:00a on site or register on Active.com Routes go from 13, 23, 43 to 63mile treks through Davie County. $35 includes free T-shirts for the first 150 riders, SAG support on each route, free breakfast and lunch. yad kin valleylivin g. com

Come to the Farmington Community Center, 1723 Farmington Road, Mocksville, (27028) for the 7th Annual bike Event The 5th Wilkes Amazing Race is set for September 10th from 11:00a to 6:00p,10 pit stops and challenges are throughout Wilkes County. Visit the website WilkesAmazingRace.com for more information on meeting location, race registration and photos from previous Wilkes Amazing Races.

September 15, The Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden, 215 S. Main St., Kernersville presents “Preserving Historic Design Intents at Biltmore” by Parker Andes, Horticulture Director at Biltmore Estate, 5:30p to 7:00p.

A/$30 includes hors d’oeuvre, beer and wine. Call 336996-7888 or cienerbotanicalgarden.org Friday, September 16th from noon to 6:00p and September 17, 7:00a to noon, check out The Huge Community Yard Sale at the East Bend Public Library. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the East Bend Public Library—very nice items for the best prices! Donations for the sale accepted on Friday, September 16th. Rain date September 24th.

Saturday, Sept 17th is Shine to Wine at 1p to 7p at the Yadkin Valley marketplace downtown North Wilkesboro. Live music from the Splash!

Band starts at 2:00p. Tasting tickets $20 in advance and $25 at the gate.

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Civil War Authors’ Gathering at Historic Richmond Hill Law School Site, East Bend October 15 2:00p to 4:30p

-Pearson lecture by Michael C. Hardy (pictured here) -Book signings/sales by authors Clint Johnson, Chris Hartley and Michael C. Hardy -Period music/storytelling/Pamala Branscum -Reenactors of Commander Greg Cheek & the Yadkin Gray Eagles SCV Camp 1765, Yadkin Stars & Yadkin Boys of the 28th NC Troops will be on hand.

Admission is free; donations are always appreciated for continuous restoration at the 1860 National Register site.

*This event is presented through the courtesy of the YADKIN ARTS COUNCIL *Become a Friend of the Hill!

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This year marks the tenth anniversary of B&L Jewelers and Brandt Scholtz production of a custom Mayberry Charm in honor of Mount Airy’s Mayberry Days.

Every year a new charm is the result of hours of design and prep work. How does Brandt decide on a theme for each year? He listens to customers for suggestions, the number of requests for a certain item, the relevance to the show and well, it’s a process. For instance, in the works for a future charm is one based on Barney’s Motorcycle and Sidecar. But after all the ideas and thoughts it comes down to some serious jewelry craftsmanship to get to the actual charm. But that’s next year, maybe.

This year, for the tenth charm, it’s (drum roll please) a slingshot. You know this episode! Andy makes Opie raise the young birds who have become motherless at the hands of Opie’s slingshot. There are so many parallels to raising your kids and becoming, pardon the phase, “empty nesters” that what parent can not help but love this story. To paraphrase, it all leads to a reluctant Opie releasing the birds to go out on their on, with words of sadness, “Paw, the cage sure does look empty,” to which Andy replies, “Yes son, but don’t the trees sound full.”

Yea, that slingshot! As in past years, the very first charm each year is constructed of 14 karat gold. That, at the request of one of the original Mayberry Days visitors.

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Above: The popular Sheriff Star Charm. Right: Brandt Scholtz, B & L Jewelers Lower right: Another Charm, Barney’s Bullet Brandt talks about how he looks forward to these first charms buyers Mayberry Days return visits as they’ve grow well beyond just being customers to become good friends. That means hours visiting and a Mayberry dinner out.

While you too can have a 14 karat gold version, most of the charms each year are made of sterling silver. Over the years, Brandt says the most popular charm has been the Sheriff ’s Badge.

If you are a fan of Mayberry Collectibles then a charm is certainly one to consider. The charms are released on the first day of Mayberry Days. While most are made for preorders, and supplies are limited, Brandt says, “We make sure we make enough for Mayberry Days visitors too!”

You’ll find Maybery Charms that can be used on a braclet or necklace exclusively at: B&L Custom Jewelers 401 North Main Street, Mount Airy 336-786-1100 • mtairyjewelers.com Tuesday - Friday 10:30 to 5:30 Saturday 10:30 til or by appointment

27th Annual Mayberry Days in Mount Airy September 21-25, 2016 Sponsored by Surry Arts Council More details at: Surry Arts Council 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy 336-786-7998 • surryarts.org

September 10, 9:30a to 6:00p and 11, 11:00a to 5:00p is the 42nd Festival on the Dan, Moratock Park in Historic Danbury.

Food, music, dancing, arts and crafts and history. Sponsored by the Stokes County Arts Council, admission is free and open to the public.

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The 22nd Annual Mountain Heritage Festival in Sparta is on September 17th. The festival begins with the opening ceremonies at 10:00a and concludes at 4:30p with the crowning of the Possum Queen. Experience te heritage of the Blue Ridge Mountains while celebrating the area’s unique music and crafts—a NC celebration

like no other! The festival is an exhibition of the rich history and culture of the Alleghany County area. There will be food and craft vendors, live music and many other attractions lining Main Street. Headline events for the Mountain Heritage Festival include the crowning of the Possum Queen, the Jubilee Dancers and a variety of musical

September 17 Community Festival, 9:00a to 2:00p with live entertainment, Kid's Tractor Pull, Local Singing Groups, Local Vendors, Services, Crafts, $1 ticket raffle/homemade Quilt, Country Store, Aunt B's Bakery, Frozen Casseroles, Chicken Pies, Yard Sale, Fish & Fries by Bethlehem AME Zion Church. Breakfast: scrumptious biscuits, country ham, tenderloin, sausage, bacon, eggs served 7:00a to 10:30a. Lunch from 11:00a to 1:30p serves up BBQ, hotdogs, fish & fries. 6274 Yadkinville Road, Pfafftown, NC, 336-945-3029.

performances throughout the day. You will find something for everyone as the expertise of the craftspeople ranges from jewelry to woodcarving and the food vendors will be sure to satisfy a wide array of tastes. children will like the many treats on hand as well as the fun activities and rides planned to keep them entertained.

Join us at Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden, 215 S. Main Street in Kernersville on Thursday, September 22, 2016, 6:30 pm for a Concert on the Lawn featuring Asheville, North Carolina’s award winning group, Town Mountain.

Tickets are $15 per person. For more information, visit our News and Events Page at www..cienerbotanicalgarden.org or call 336-996-7888.

40th Annual Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival is on September 17th in downtown Yadkinville from 10:00a to 4:00p and will happen, rain or shine, for the usual 8,000 plus spectators. Admission is free.

Lots of new venues will greet you such as Mystic Sunshine, a new food vendor highlighting the scene with Caribbean food. Your sweet tooth will be happy, happy with vendor Green Mountain Maple offering maple syrup, maple candy and maple cream...yum!

R&D Amusements will be providing a combo bounce house, a Gyro, the Tub of Fun and a super trackless train for kids/parents to ride around the Festival and adults will like a new vendor called The Bustling Boutique. Farm, garden and preservation tips will be on hand from the NC Cooperative Extension Services, live, heritage craft demonstrations plus a BeerGarden and Yadtel Sports Lounge in the Front Yard Plaza...fun for all!

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The 4th annual Race More for Macemore 5K Run/Walk will meet in downtown Yadkinville to honor Austin Macemore, who passed away at the age of 19 after a courageous race against cancer. On his inspirational legacy and passionate spirit to help others, Big A Ministries was founded. Please make every effort to register early (by noon) on Monday, 9/12; or Sep.17 at Collide Church 7:30 to 8:30a. Pick up your race packet Friday evening, 5:30 to 7:00 at Collide, Main St. Registration for, 5K Run/Walk, 16+/$30; 15-/$25 includes an awesome newly designed Tshirt. Queries? call Rob Snyder 336679-3821.

Immediately following the race, stay and enjoy the Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival!

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One of the vendors you’ll find at this year’s Harvest Festival The first ever Bark for Life Puppy Parade will start at 11:30a. Yadkin County Bark for Life has partnered with Relay for Life, American Cancer Society. The inaugural Bark for Life event is November 5th in the Lone Hickory Arena; 11:00a to 3:00p. A professional stage will host a lineup of live entertainment featuring Smitty and the JumpStarters performing at 11:00a to 12:15p; The Phase Band - 12:45p to 2:00p followed

by Lion Tracks Reggae Band - 2:30p to 4:00p. The Foothill Cloggers of Wilkesboro will perform twice on the plaza stage: 12:20 and 2:05.

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Downtown Elkin during Pumpkin Festival

September 24th marks the 20th Annual Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival in Historic Downtown Elkin. Traditionally the Festival begins with the annual Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off—part of the Nationally Sanctioned Southeast Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off brings in gigantic pumpkins and their cousins watermelons and gourds from up and down the East Coast with the weighing to be held at 10:00a on Standard Street. Some monsters will weigh-in at an excess of 1,000 pounds with hopes of placing in the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth top ten. Registration for weighing is from 8:00a to 9:30a.

Expect crafts of all kinds, antiques, non-profit organizations will be doing pumpkin related activities, a variety of food vendors so if you crave a chicken sandwich and the best milkshake around look for Chick-fil-A’s inaugural set up as well as local venues. Youngsters will enjoy mini-carnival rides and more.

Myra Cook, president of the Yadkin Valley Chamber invites you to enjoy the family oriented Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival, visit the unique shops and eateries of Historic Downtown Elkin on Main Street and to stay around for the inaugural evening BIG ELKIN BREWFEST at the Elkin Municipal Park.

For more information call the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce, 336-526-111 or yadkinvalley.org

The inaugural BIG ELKIN BREWFEST will be held on Saturday, September 24 in Elkin’s Municipal Park, 399 US Hwy 268 West from 3:00p to 9:00p. You can enjoy live music with Luke Mears Band 3:00p to 4:30p, Big Daddy Mojo 5:00p to 6:30p and Electric Darling 7:00p to 9:00p.

Sample the finest North Carolina craft beers and ciders, eat delicious food truck fare as well as local venues. As a sampling, 13 Bones, Mount Airy, will offer BBQ/ribs; Herrera from Dobson will have hamburgers/sandwiches; Putters of Dobson will have Brats/chicken.

General admission for non-tasters is $5. Kids 12 and younger are free. Tast-

ing tickets are $20 in advance through Eventbrite and $25 at the gate. Tickets include (15) 2-ounce beer tasting tickets and a special tasting cup with logo. Pints can be purchased for $5 at the event directly from each brewery. $50 VIP tickets include unlimited tasting, a tasting Septem ber/Oc tob er 2 016

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$5 at the event directly from each brewery. $50 VIP tickets include unlimited tasting, a tasting mug with logo, special parking, BREWFEST t-shirt and signature commemorative pint glass.

At press time, the following confirmed breweries attending are Angry Troll, (Elkin); Skull Camp, (Elkin); Big Boss Brewing,(Raleigh); Westbend, (Lewisville); Foothills, (Winston-Salem); Lost Province,(Boone); Catawba,(Asheville); Hoots, (Winston-Salem); Four Saints, (Asheboro); 26 Acres Brewing Company, (Concord); Nickelpoint, (Raleigh); Sugar Creek, (Charlotte) and Bold Rock Hard Cider, (Asheville). Pure Intentions Coffee will also be on hand.

Jeff Yockel, Chairman of the BIG ELKIN BREWFEST, shared some history on the BEB committee first meeting in February. Elkin, known for the last 16 years for its annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival in May, also is home to two breweries: Angry Troll and Skull Camp. “With the growing customer appreciation for Craft Beer in North Carolina, our state is now ranked #3 in the country for fastest growth in microbreweries. It just made sense for us to have a beer festival in September,” says Jeff.

The unique thing about the BEB is the participating breweries come from every corner of the State. “ In addition, we have mature, established breweries and ciders as well as three recent start-ups who have brewing experience and are introducing their brews to the public

Elkin’s beautiful Municipal Park will be home to the BIG ELKIN BREWFEST. in Elkin for the first time.”

Jeff says, In addition to the BREWFEST that day, Elkin is also hosting the annual Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival from 9:00a to 4:00p and a cruise-in. “We encourage and welcome all to enjoy a great day in Historic Downtown Elkin on September 24th!”

For more information and tickets for the BIG ELKIN BREWFEST, visit BigElkinBrewfest.com; Facebook or call the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce at 336-526-1111.

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M o n u w n o t t n A w o DNow is the perfect time to visit!iry 2016 Forsyth County Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale is scheduled for September 23 and 24 from 9:00a until 2:00p each day. This year’s sale will be held indoors at the Forsyth County Cooperative Extension Office at 1450 Fairchild Road, Winston-Salem, so you can shop rain or shine for those hard-to-find native plants you’ve been wanting for your garden.

The sale also offers Herbaceous Perennials, Flowering Shrubs and Trees. Be sure to visit the Garden Boutique for some incredible buys on gently used garden accessories and tools.

This event is the major fundraiser for the Master Garden Program. Proceeds from your purchases help maintain the Extension Demonstration Garden and fund the “Forks on Friday” garden lecture series held in the spring and fall. Shop early for the best selection.

For additional information, call 336-703-2850.

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Free Seminars at Tanglewood Park’s Arboretum Office— register by email: coop-ext-registration@forsyth.cc or call 336-703-2850 two weeks before the program.

September 21 is the Fascinating World of Ferns with Lisa Gould, ecologist, to discuss life cycle and natural history of ferns and those that do well in NC. October 5 is a Native Tree Identification and Forest Walk with Toby Bost, Bost Consulting, will discuss characteristics of native trees on the walk.

December

3 Downtown Sidewalk Sale 17 Mayberry Cool Cars and Rods Cruise In (1970s Theme) 21-25 27th Annual Mayberry Days Festival 14-16 50th Annual Autumn Leaves Festival 22 Mayberry Cool Cars and Rods Cruise In (Halloween Theme) 29 5K Zombie Run 29 Boo Bash (Old North State Winery) 31 Downtown Halloween Celebration 4 Public Art Banjo Crawl Auction and Concert 11 Ladies Night Out Downtown 26 Christmas Parade "Miracle On Main" & Small Business Saturday 1 Christmas Tree Lighting 3 Holiday Artwalk Holiday Open House Tour of Homes

Learn more about these fun events at:

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Fall Lunch and Learns at Ciener Botanical Gardens in Kernersville October 13 is Gardening for Hummingbirds with Kim Brand, Bird-Friendly Community Coordinator, Audubon, NC at noon, $2, free to members.

Downtown Business Association November 10, also at noon, Spring Bulbs and Beyond

by Adrienne Roethling PJCBG Curator, $2, free for members.

Registration is required, bring your lunch and PJCBG will provide drinks: cienerbotanicalgarden.com

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September 21- Venison 101: Wild Game Prep with Debbie Cox

On Saturday, September 24th, rain or shine, the Extreme Reach the Peaks fundraiser co-organized by the Friends of the Sauratown Mountains, Hanging Rock State Park and the Stokes Arts Council will happen!

Reach the Peaks is a single day hiking challenge over the strenuous 11mile 5 Peaks in Hanging Rock State Park. Plan on using approximately half a day to complete the hike over the five major peaks of the Park: Moore’s Knob, Cook’s Wall, House Rock, Wolf Rock and Hanging Rock.

Sometime during your day, particularly 2:00p to 5:00p party and check out the Hanging Rock Visitor Center Gallery for music, food trucks and vendors in the parking lot area.

Meet for registration at 1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury. The first 500 hikers sign up beginning at 8:30a, 9:00a and 10:30a. Advanced registration is $25 that covers a stainless steel water bottle and fruit. Day of registration is $35 per hiker. Hiker gets a hiking event T-shirt, trail map and on completion of the hike, an event patch, post-hike meal and trail comfort/hospitality.

If you feel extra well conditioned, try the timed running challenge. Check in starts at 7:00a. Registration fees are the same but NO dogs are allowed on the trail running portion of the Reach the Peaks Challenge Only well-behaved dogs are welcomed and ALL dogs are required to be leashed during the entire event. Registration is $15 per dog including a Reach the Peaks bandana.

For additional information contact: reachthepeaks.org, Stokes Arts Council at 336-593-8159, Hanging Rock State Park: 336-593-8480.

and Jim Cowden, NCECA and NC Wildlife officer D.J. Woods 6:00p to 8:00p.

Sample venison as sausage, jerky, sticks, BBQ plus take the recipes home! Free admission.

King Public Library is on 101 Pilot View Drive, King, 336983-3868.

Venison Jerky

Shane Williams' recipe for

2/3 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoon seasoning salt 2/3 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 teaspoon Accent 2 teaspoon onion powder For marinade mix ingredients together well. Place 3 pounds of venison strips in marinade and marinade overnight in refrigerator.

Shane’s father, David, another avid hunter, and nephew Devon Hodges make a different version of

Zesty Venison Jerky

that can be prepared in your oven or a food dehydrator.

1 pound boneless venison roast 4 tablespoons soy sauce 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring 1 tablespoon ketchup 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion salt 1/2 teaspoon salt Slice meat into long strips, 1-inch wide and 1/8-inch thick. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine seasonings. Place meat in bag and seal. Refrigerate overnight. Knead occasionally to evenly distribute marinade. Preheat oven to 160°F (70°C). Place a pan on the bottom of oven to catch drips, or line with aluminum foil. Place meat strips on a rack so they do not touch each other.

Dehydrate for 6 to 8 hours or until desired consistency is achieved.

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Clint Johnson is a native Southerner whose Scots-Irish and Welsh ancestors first settled in North Carolina in the 1730s and 1760s. One of those ancestors owned more than 100 acres on Manhattan Island, New York in the early 1760s, which he leased to the island’s government for 99 years.

When a grandson tried to reclaim the land for the family, those New York Yankees claimed their deed book had been lost in a fire and they would not honor the legitimate claim.

As late as the 1920s, members of Clint’s family were trying to sue New York City for the return of their property. Clint counts Confederate soldiers from Florida, Georgia and Alabama among his more recent ancestors.

A native of fish Branch, Florida, Clint knows his unmapped community of orange groves, cypress bayheads, cattle ranches, panthers, bobcats, alligators and friendly neighbors. Fish Branch is what Florida was before Walt Disney World. He now lives in the mountains of North Carolina with his wife Barbara.

As an American author, Clint has written nonfiction, primarily about the American Civil War—a topic he has been fascinated with since childhood and has compiled eight books on the subject as well as two corporate biographies and hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles on business, history and travel.

Clint says, “I’ve been studying the Civil War since my fourth grade teacher in Arcadia, FL, Miss Frances Pooser, told the class during Florida History Class the exciting story of the Battle of Natural Bridge. A force of old men in the Home Guard and teenaged boys from the West Florida Seminary joined a handful of regulars to beat back three regiments of trained Union troops. It excited every 10-year-old boy in the class. I’ve just kept that excitement for 50 years. I later wrote about that battle for some Florida newspapers. My first book was Touring the Carolinas’ Civil War Sites in 1996. I’m still looking for projects, but not working on anything right now.”

You can meet Clint and Chris and learn more about their writings at Historic Richmond Hill Law School and Nature Park’s 2nd Annual Civil War Authors’ Gathering on October 15, 4641 Law School Road, East Bend, NC 27018.

336-699-3921 or 336-473-1853.

Chris J. Hartley, Wilkesboro native, now residing in Pfafftown, west of Winston-Salem, Civil War historian, speaker, historical periodical writer and author will feature his books Stoneman’s Raid, 1865 and Stuart’s Tarheels: James B. Gordon and his NC Cavalry at the Civil War Authors’ Gathering at Historic Richmond Hill on October 15, Stoneman’s Raid, 1865 published by John F. Blair Publisher won the 2011 Willie Parker Peace Prize from the NC Society of Historians and was a finalist for the Ben Franklin Award in History from the Independent Book Publishers Association. His research took him to 34 repositories in 12 states, incorporat-

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ing more than 200 books and newspapers into his book.

Stuart’s Tarheels: James B. Gordon and his NC Cavalry received the United Daughters of the Confederacy’s Jefferson Davis Award.

Hartley grew up in the shadow of lots of historical markers denoting the largely-forgotten events and that gave rise to his passionate Civil War research since his youth. He is now working on a new study of General D.H. Hill, who organized NC’s first military instruction camp and saw a plethora of the Civil War’s famous battles to return home and pass from stomach cancer. He is buried in Davidson.

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Weaving deomonstration.

A.S.U’s Steely Pan Steel Drum Band performs at noon on the Baptist Church stage

September 24 brings us the 35th Annual Hiddenite Celebration of the Arts.

This one-of-a-kind, arts and cultural heritage festival on Church Road in Alexander County from 9:00a to 4:00p. Admission is free for this street festival featuring unique, family friendly arts and cultural heritage activities for all ages. Shop for fine arts, handmade crafts and jewelery, fiber arts, regional pottery, commercial and food vendors.Hands-on demonstrations are in the Celebration Folk Life Pavilion, Native American heritage with a Cherokee Pavilion, music and dance on four stages, tour the Lucas Mansion, watch Eddy Hoots, chainsaw artist.

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October 1 Join the Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden staff for their Fall Plant Sale, 9:00a to 1:00p.

215 S. Main St., Kernersville.

Call 336-996-7888 or cienerbotanicalgarden.org

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Black Cat Station Over 700 feet of model HO scale railroad layout track; five tracks and 10 trains in continuous operation open for the public on the second Saturday each month, 10:00a to 2:00p and admission is free!

Naturally for continued growth the Black Cat Station graciously accepts donations. You will see steam and diesel, passenger and freight as well as two Thomas & Friends hands-on tracks for your youngest engineers.

Currently there are 36 dedicated Yadkin Valley Railroad Club of Wilkes County volunteers managing Black Cat Station.Try your luck on a handmade quilt with a railroad theme for $1/ticket or 6/$5. Black Cat Station is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Mark your calendar for a September 24th parking lot sale at 800 Elizabeth St., North Wilkesboro. ya d ki n va l l e yl iv i ng.com

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Black Cat is a terrific location for a birthday party or Scouting adventure.

An HO scale layout was created by this railroad club for the Wilkes Heritage Museum mainly depicting the town of Ronda in the 50s with track traveling from Elkin into Ronda and on to North Wilkesboro.

Want to join other Black Cat Station volunteers? Fees are $30/first family member; $10 for each additional member; $15 for students, $10/Junior membership (remit to: Yadkin Valley Railroad Club of Wilkes County, Inc., 181 Oakwoods Lane, Wilkesboro, NC 28697).

Work sessions are scheduled on weekdays and the Board meets quarterly.

Be sure to check blackcatstation.com, for special events as well as facebook.com email: blackcatstation@charter.net

The cast members of Woods of Terror, are you scared yet?

This Ain’t Your Grandma’s

Haunted House!

A very busy Eddie McLaurin, owner of North Carolina’s premier Haunted House talked with us about his Woods of Terror.

Q. If you’ve never been to Woods of Terror what can you expect to see?

A. You’ll see a Haunted House like no other. The days of the Jaycee haunted houses with black plastic—that’s not what is here. Here we have huge moviequality sets sitting on about 20 acres. Most of our buildings have 2 and 3-story facades and once inside the detailing is over the top.

What really sets it off is, I have some of the best actors around, easily the best actors in three states. On top of that, on October 13, we’re bringing in from Texas what I consider to be the best haunted house actors in the United States.

With the quality of actors and movie sets, you’re just going to be blown away if you’ve never seen it.

Q. There 10 different sets or venues that visitors move through?

A. My show is linear so I give it to you in the order I want you to receive it.

Once you start, you’ll go from show to show. You start with Arachnophobia which is spider based. Once I get you inside, you are in pretty much a black maze. All kinds of air scares—wiggly things are touching your arms.

You go through the corn field to the Vampire House. Every attraction has its own show; its own eight to ten actors, music, costumes and make-up.

Q. Your cast members make-up looks so incredible—do you have a make-up staff?

Black Cat Station 800 Elizabeth Street North Wilkesboro

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How’s this for incredible make-up? came back to teach the other members of the crew. I have four supervisors on make-up since there is so much training over the year. But we do all the make-up and costumes in house.

We go to a big trade show in Saint Louis and another in Ohio, with seminars and training classes every year.

The industry constantly comes out with better products that go on faster and last longer. Most make-up is made for the movies, not for haunted houses.

photos courtesy of Evil Light Photography/JWL & Woods of Terror on Church Street We put all that together—it’s organized chaos. We have 100 actors—60 of those in make-up and they get ready in about an hour. They come in at 5:30p and we’re starting the parade at 7:00p, so they have to roll!

Woods of Terror on Church Street Haunted Theme Park 5601 North Church Street Greensboro, NC woodsofterror.com

A family-oriented festival in a beautiful natural setting Free admission, free parking, and most activities are free.

Saturday, October 1 • 10am to 5pm King Central Park, 302 Kirby Road, King, North Carolina

Live music at two Music Stages Fun activities include heritage craft demonstrations, horseshoe competition, a cruise-in classic car show, inflatables, ballon artists, McDonald’s Kid’s Olympics, and many other features to provide a day of family entertainment. Plenty of food!

Ride the Express Train sponsored by Allegacy Federal Credit Union.

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Good reasons, as far as the eye can see to attend the Brushy Mountain Apple Festival on October 1 in Downtown North Wilkesboro.

The 39th Brushy Mountain Apple Festival on October 1 is an award-winning, largest one-day arts and crafts event in the Southeast. The festival is owned, organized and managed by the Brushy Mountain Ruritan Club.

This free admission event if the club’s largest fundraiser with all proceeds donated to the community and the event goes on, rain or shine!

Enjoy the free open-air music stage Friday night at the Apple Jam on the corner of 10th and Main streets in downtown North Wilkesboro at the Brushy Mountain Ruritan Club’s Brushy Mountain Apple Festival Park. Bring your own chair!

Over 100 civic, church and other non-profits engage in the day’s festivities starting on Saturday along with over 425 arts, crafts, 100 food vendors, four music stages of bluegrass, country, folk, gospel, Appalachian Heritage, clogger, folk dancers, rope skippers and square dancers.

Of course, there are loads of la pomme, la manzana the apple, found in all manner throughout the event, the likes of apple cider, dried and a variety of fresh apples.

Bring your camera to enter the Snapshot Contest for photos the Festival can use for PR in 2017. Prizes to be awarded for color photos. First place prize/$100; 2nd/$50; 3rd/$25; 4th, 5th, 6th/$15 each. Check the website or call 336-921-3499 for more information.

Entry deadline is November 15th. Winners will be notified by February, 2017.

To learn more visit: applefestival.net or call 336-921-3499

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We’re extremely excited to announce the addition of embroidered merchandise ot our amazing inventory!

Buy from us or bring in your own items for us to embroider.

Connie's Closet, Fine Ladies' Consignment Clothing—our quality/prices can not be touched!

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

October 15 Yadkin Valley Grape Festival Downtown Yadkinville It’s that time of year when the streets of downtown Yadkinville come alive for its one-of-a-kind Yadkin Valley Grape Festival touting the delicious wines of over 20 Yadkin Valley wineries and their products.

The annual Grape Festival will include wines poured by a new vineyard: Piccione Vineyards, of the Swan Creek AVA in Ronda. The event is on Saturday, October 15 from 11:00a to 5:00p, rain or shine.

Admission is free to the Festival grounds. For wine tasting tickets, a photo ID is required. Advance tickets are $20; tickets are $25 at the entrance gate the day of the Festival.

Groups of 10 or more are offered a special discount for tickets purchased in advance. Call the Yadkin Chamber to make group arrangements, 336-679-2200.

Retired and active military personnel with appropriate ID get a ticket discount at the gate for $20.

All tickets include a complimentary souvenir wine glass. To order tickets visit yvgf.com or call toll free 1-877-492-3546.

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Beautiful fall weather will soon give way to cold, windy winter days. Don’t be disappointed when you turn on the heat that first cold morning.

Scheduling a BI-ANNUAL TUNE-UP for your heating and cooling system is a 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

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Saturday, October 17th is the 22nd Annual Hillbilly Comedy & Variety Show at 7:00p in the Alleghany Community Auditorium. Located at 450 N. Main Street in Sparta, call 336-372-7284 for more information or visit on Facebook. ya d ki n va l l e yl iv i ng.com

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Grove Park Inn: A Perfect Place to Chill What is it about Asheville’s Omni Grove Park Inn that puts a stay there on so many people’s wish lists? My husband, son and I visited for the first time and found the answer to be simple and malleable. The simple part owes itself to the inn’s stately beauty and heritage, to say nothing about the property’s lovely surroundings with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Where things become illusively pliable is that this place magically morphs into the individual’s perceived form of perfection.

Built in 1913, some people come for the history—both of the place itself as well as its storied visitors. The main inn was finished in just under a year by 400 men who worked six days a week, 10 hours a day (for a tidy $1 each, which was twice as much as workers were paid for the same amount of labor at the Biltmore House construction site).

Edwin Wiley Grove, known as the “Father of Modern Asheville,” was the inn’s visionary. Working in pharmaceuticals, Grove formulated a tasteless quinine to prevent malaria, a life-threatening disease that permeated the South in the 19th century; by the late 1890s, Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic sold more bottles than Coca-Cola. Suffering from bouts of bronchitis and exhaustion, his doctors recommended Asheville’s clean mountain air for rest and recovery…and this inn became a place for his rejuvenation as well as countless guests through the years.

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written by Emily-Sarah Lineback Crum, the inn’s director of public relations and community outreach. “Personally, I find the history and majestic appearance of the inn intoxicating. I can easily get lost in story after story of our past …”

“I’m beyond intrigued with all the people who have walked these halls over the decades,” says Mary Joines, who as a local has popped in throughout the years to enjoy the onsite restaurants, shops, and spa. “I stayed here with my late husband several times, and each visit built on the previous one while giving me this tradition that still makes me smile.

For me, the magic lies in the total package of this spectacular place and also being able to choose what strikes your fancy in the moment.”

The moment’s fancy for her on the day we talked was an impromptu meal at EDISON craft ales + kitchen, an inventive bar and restaurant within the inn that focuses on a local food vibe amid expansive indoor and outdoor seating featuring breathtaking mountain views. It’s one of five restaurants, three bars and a café, all available without leaving the property. (Be sure to enjoy the Art of Breakfast. It’s the most outstanding and varied breakfast buffet we have ever experienced. Two large rooms are filled with a huge array of options, including a yogurt bar, doughnut buffet and tasty gluten-free choices.)

“The EDISON was named after Thomas Edison,” Joines tells us in a lowered voice, as though she’s sharing a secret piece of history not widely known. Thomas Edison and his yad kin valleylivin g. com

“vagabonds” (Edison, Harvey Firestone and Henry Ford) were frequent visitors back in the day; guests can still walk by signage and an antique automobile that make the past seem not quite so far away.

While some guests get swept up into historical fancy, others come squarely for the present. I suggest you treat yourself to a visit at the subterranean spa, which features a sauna, steam room and terrace, although what you might remember most—besides the pampering—is the cavernous rock walls, arches and tunnels. The setting makes the spa itself feel luxuriously secretive, as if you’ve stumbled upon hidden treasure. Two therapeutic waterfall pools immediately slows a hurried pace to one of more peacefulness and gratitude. One of the coolest features is its lap pool that sports 6,500 fiber-optic stars and the sounds of crystal-clear underwater music. It’s easy to see why Conde Nast Traveler named it one of the “Top Resort Spas in the U.S.” in 2014. For those who want to take their wellbeing more into their own hands, a gym is available as is a separate indoor heated pool. (This was one of our son’s favorite places during our stay.)

One of my own favorite spots is The Great Hall with its enormous 36-foot wide stone fireplaces, complete with strategically placed rocks that offer up wisdom. Grab a rocking chair and sip on a drink or wander outside and take in the views that make anything seem possible.

And perhaps that is exactly why so many people include a visit to the Omni Grove Park Inn on their life bucket lists: When you’re there, you absorb the magnificence of the setting and all who have roamed its halls, and as a result, the unmistakable belief that your dreams are also doable sinks into your pores. The end result is the absolute knowledge that life is indeed sweet— and, as it was for Edward Grove, it might be your destiny to help make life better not only for yourself, but also for others.

To plan your stay, visit www.omnihotels.com/hotels/Ashevillegrove-park or call 1-888-444-OMNI.

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"For those who want to take their wellbeing more into their own hands, a gym is available as is a separate indoor heated pool. (This was one of our son’s favorite places during our stay.)" That's him in the background.

be sure to see our huge selection of

Mayberry Collectibles ...many exclusives you just won’t find anywhere else!

128 N. Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 336-789-2260 www.specialtygifts.com just across from Snappy Lunch

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Quick trip adventures—impromptu or planned, a short trip with a meal in mind, can be something special to remember and talk about for months.

John and I want to share our short, fun and relaxed jaunts across the Yadkin Valley and its neighboring areas...

The 1776 Log House Restaurant On our first trip to Wytheville,VA we were anxious to find the 1776 Log House Restaurant but it was easily recognizable, a statuesque house nestled on the top of a knoll in downtown Wytheville. Old it is, with exposed wall logs as wide as 12” in our dining area. It’s rustic, some would say rickety, and eclectic at the same time but with enough atmosphere to make you think of a return trip soon. Ample parking leads to a brick sidewalk flanked by every type of flower you could name.

Allow plenty of time for your meal—everything is cooked fresh—(a reservation for evening dining is helpful) for indoor or outside dining. Outside you’ll see caged doves, rabbits, lots of diverse gardens and two gift shops offering unique gifts.

My “Surprise” open-faced sandwich was served with chips, $6.99. Its pumpernickel roll had a first layer of a blue cheese spread, next was deli ham (or you can choose turkey) and then topped with asparagus wrapped in provolone, served heated and delicately melted. John had a cold ham and Swiss cheese, also on a pumpernickel roll spread with a Dijon mustard, labeled as spicy and it did have a bite! Dessert is made fresh and is different daily. Our treat was a Buttermilk Custard pie drizzled with a red raspberry fruit sauce.

520 East Main Street, Wytheville, VA (276) 228-4139 • Monday-Saturday 11a-3p • 4-10p

Chastity Jones, Hostess

It’s a good day for a...Cornshucking Attend the 25th Annual Cornshucking Frolic at Horne Creek Living Historical Farm in Pinnacle. Saturday, October 15th (from 10a to 5p) will be a fun-filled day for young and old alike that showcases the site at its very best.

“From the settlement of the colonial frontier to the middle of the twentieth century “cornshuckings” or “huskings” were held annually on family farms throughout North Carolina’s Northwest Piedmont region,” said Site Manager Lisa Turney. “Cornshuckings accomplished a given task and provided an opportunity for rural families to socialize.

As shucks and ears of corn were separated, folks shared gossip, began courtships, ate plates of chicken and dumplings and other good food and listened to tall tales and fiddle tunes.

Horne Creek began the Cornshucking Frolic as a means of paying homage to an activity which was once considered a highlight of the traditional farm year, but has disappeared due to advances in corn harvesting technology. We have also expanded it to showcase a number of herya d ki n va l l e yl iv i ng.com

itage skills from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.”

So, just what can you expect to see at the 25th Annual Cornshucking? How about molasses making, quilting, blacksmithing, cooking on a woodstove, shucking, shelling, and grinding corn, crosscut sawing, plowing and an additional 40 or so demonstrations.

The Model A Restorers Club of the Piedmont will also have 10 to 12 antique cars on display.

If you like Traditional, Bluegrass or Gospel music, we've got that covered too. Two of six music groups returning this year are Carson Peter's Band and Zephyr Lightning Bolts. Bring a lawn chair, kick back and relax or put those dancing shoes on and dance a reel or two. Need some food? How about chicken stew, pintos and cornbread, fried pies, BBQ, hamburgers, hotdogs and roasted corn?

Once you're charged back up, go check out the Wildlife Rehab folks. You just might encounter a hawk, barn owl or any number of other interesting crea-

tures. Your children will be fascinated by them. Need to run off some of their energy? We've got games from the 1900era to keep them busy.

Before leaving the site, stop by and look at the wonderful goods available in the Horne Creek Farm Country Story or the items offered by our vendors.

There is something sure to please everyone. And finally, don't forget to become a "Friend of the Farm" and help support educational programs at the site.

Sound like a good day? You bet it’s going to be!

Fee: $8 Adults/$5for Children Small fees for parking and some craft activities •No pets allowed, other than service animals.

•Cancelled in the event of heavy rain.

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Counties’ Fall Fairs:

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Or more fun for that matter when it comes to North Carolina fairs. We are fortunate to have both small, local fairs and their much bigger sisters, the multi-day fairs. It makes no difference. the size or length, almost all the usual fair fare can be found in your own backyard or neighboring county.

Sep. 2-10

Sep. 9-18 Sep. 10-17

Sep. 13-17

Sep. 19-24

Sep. 20-24

Sep. 23-Oct. 1

Sep. 26-Oct. 1 Sep. 27-Oct.1

Sep. 30-Oct. 9 Oct. 13-23

Iredell County Agricultural Fair, Kiwanis, Statesville NC Mountain State Fair, Fletcher Surry County Agricultural Fair, Mount Airy Stokes County Agricultural Fair, King Davidson County Agricultural Fair, Lexington Lenoir County Agricultural Fair, Fairgrounds Rowan County Agricultural & Industrial Fair, Salisbury Rocky Mount Fair, Rocky Mount Wilkes Agricultural Fair, North Wilkesboro Dixie Classic, Winston-Salem NC State Fair, Raleigh

Advertise your B&B, event, restaurant or destination in Yadkin Valley Weekends Now at YadkinValleyWeekends.com and beginning next Spring in a Free standing print publication.

Call 866-280-4664 to learn more.

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Shop Early for Best Selection!

Christmas Open House Sale Furniture Makers Showroom

November 4 Friday 9am-4pm • November 5 Saturday 9am-4pm

After Open House Factory Store will be open limited hours Friday & Saturday 9-4 thru 12/23

Come see Shaker & antique reproduction furniture & accessories made in the shops beside our Log Cabin Showroom Store

All of our furniture is handmade in the USA! New Finishes • New Designs

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Carolina Country Furniture 4017 Friedberg Church Rd Clemmons One mile north of Mrs. Hanes’ Moravian Cookies

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Mark Your Calendar NOW For Our Annual

with Us Come Celebrate wship Good Food, Fello s and Festivitie

Friday, November 4th 9am–7pm Matthew 25:35 For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in

Bring in 5 cans of food and receive A FREE Christmas Rose Canned food to be donated to Local Charities

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, November 5th 9am–3pm

FREE Balloons & Refreshments Register for Door Prizes Each Day Every Customer Receives a Gift

Personalized Christmas Ornaments Available

Visit with artist Barbara Terwilliger and view her keepsake jewelry on display made with your flowers from that special occasion.

Vote for your favorite Christmas Tree

Come see our beautiful floral showroom overflowing with holiday decorating ideas & lights

Talley’s Flower Shop 322 South Main Street • King (336) 983-9265 Mon-Friday 9-5 • Saturday 9-3

Teleflora

Serving and Delivering to: East Bend, Tobaccoville, Pilot Mt. King, Winston-Salem, Pinnacle, Pfafftown, Rural Hall & surrounding areas

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in the garden

by Adrienne Roethling, Garden Curator of Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden

After a hot and dry summer, I’m anxious to get back out there and reinvigorate the garden by taking advantage of the cool temperatures that fall will bring. The fall season is a great time for planting and while the cool nights are quickly settling in, fill your garden with additional color, texture and form.

Whether it’s a flat of pansies and Johnny-jump ups or containers of beautyberry and winterberry hollies, fall is opportunity to give your garden a fresh look.

Fall is for Planting

When planting, prepare a hole twice the pot size so that there is plenty of room for the loosened roots as well as amended soils. If planting in heavy clay, additionally, score or break up the walls and the bottom of the hole with a shovel or soil fork. By breaking up the clay, compost will fill in the gaps which will allow the roots to grow beyond the designated space. Be sure to loosen the roots of the plant with your hands or soil fork to the point that the roots no longer take on the shape of the pot.

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Place the roots in the hole and back fill with the amended soils. Do not pack the soils, rather take your fingers or a fork and tease the soils under and around the roots. The soil line should be level with the root flare or crown of the plant. It is better to place the crown and amended soil slightly above the garden surface as the plant will settle. The root flare is the point where the roots meet the stem. Do not allow the roots to be exposed to the air which will then cause them to dry quickly.

Fall weather sometimes bless us with much needed rain. However, it the dry air still persists, make a plan to hydrate newly establishing plants multiple times for proper root establishment. Additional irrigation or watering will be required for several weeks to prevent the plant roots from drying. Even though, compost and mulch keep soils on the moist side, it is often fall winds that could additionally contribute to dry roots.

Water once planted and follow –up often during the first few weeks. For larger plants, create a water well or berm with packed soil one foot from the trunk to prevent run off. After a month, watering can be reduced to once a week or once every ten days. Herbaceous plants will more than likely desiccate once frost hits and lie dormant all winter. But trees and shrubs will need periodic watering yad kin valleylivin g. com

even during the winter months. Winter moisture is just as important, especially for evergreen plants and conifers. Repeat watering next spring and summer for trees and shrubs if dry weather continues.

Most gardeners are quick into thinking that fallen leaves need to be raked, bagged and set out to the curb. But leaves are the most economical form of compost or mulch. Instead of discarding them, use a bag mower and dump the bags of shredded leaves throughout your gardens surrounding the roots of smaller trees, shrubs or herbaceous perennials. Always use shredded leaves as whole leaves collect water which encourages mold. Shredded leaves are also a good source for keeping the roots of some tropical plants warmer throughout the winter months. Elephant ears, angel’s trumpet and palm roots benefit from a blanket of leaves which could increase their chances of survival during cold winters.

This is also the time of the year to look for discounts. Most of us make purchases based on the plant’s appearance. However, it is the quality of roots that makes or breaks a plant. Don’t be discouraged by yellowing of the leaves or dropping of the fruit. Cruise the discounted areas and follow the above recommendations to improve your garden for years to come.

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Flowers I love this time of the year! The weather is cooling and hopefully we are getting some rain, but not the record breaking rain we had last year in October. Pansies and violas are my favorite flowers. There are so many colors of them! Yellow will brighten any yard. I have heard that if you want to sell your house, plant yellow flowers. Yellow pansies are more fragrant than other colors. Orange and black pansies will enhance your Halloween decorations. I love a mixed color bed to view up close to see how many are different. Red and white pansies or violas are pretty and they will also look like Christmas. Light blue mixed with lemon will make a pretty show and will look like spring.

Be patriotic and plant red, white and blue. Show support and plant in your school colors. Pansies and violas bloom in a rainbow of colors except green.

Pansies always bloom better in spring if you plant in the fall.

Violas seem to bloom a little more in a cold winter than pansies. Their blooms pop out faster after a cold snap.

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frozen. The soil also dries even when frozen. Most of the winter, the ground isn’t frozen. They will even bloom under a light layer of snow. They are tough! I usually don’t grow the giant pansies because they don’t hold their faces up as well as some slightly smaller, especially when it rains. Support your local farmer by buying from a grower. Pansies and violas will not go through transplant shock if they have been grown out-

doors instead of in a greenhouse. I fertilize them with a timed release fertilizer in the fall when I plant them and again in March. They like to eat just like we do. They are the only plant I fertilize in the fall. I don’t fertilize trees and shrubs, because you don’t want them growing and getting frost bitten over the winter months.

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Homestyles Tips for Winter Color in the Garden

by Colleen Church, County Extension Director/Horticulture Agent for North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Yadkin and Davie counties.

As fall approaches with cooler temperatures and shorter days, it is time to plant for winter color in the garden. Pansies and violas are a staple for winter color and should be planted in fall to enjoy all winter and spring. They are a cool season annual plant and do not take the heat of summer.

In the Piedmont, plant cool season color beds and containers as we start to cool in early to mid-October. The key it to plant them while the weather is still warm enough for growth before the cold of winter. When the plants grow and fill out before winter sets in, the garden will have a nice color display all winter long.

For beds, good soil preparation is critical. Ideally, the soil is light and well drained. Heavy clay soils will benefit from amendments of organic matter to improve the soil as well as provide for a slightly raised planting area. A bed amended and raised 6 to 10-inches will improve drainage and the visibility of the bed. Soil test the area to determine lime and fertilization needs.

For containers, a good quality, lightweight potting mix and drainage holes in the container are vital to success. Do not use soil from the ground or skimp on a heavy, sandy potting mix. Water absorbing polymers are also available to mix with potting media to improve its water holding capacity. There are especially helpful in summer months. Be sure to follow mixing directions, as too much can make a jelly-like mess.

Pansies and violas come in range of beautiful colors to suit any liking. Consider incorporating spring flowering bulbs in the bed or container at the time of planting for a beautiful spring display.

The flowers of violas and pansies are edible and make lovely additions to salads and other dishes. Pansies and violas prefer full sun to partial shade. Plant beds in a triangular pattern at 6, 8 or 10-inch spacing. The tighter spacing will fill in faster, but plants may become overcrowded increasing susceptibility to insects, mites and diseases. Many sizes of transplants are available. Larger transplants have better developed root systems and are generally preferred. Use a fine textured mulch to finish the beds, such as ground pine bark mulch. Simply apply a light layer by hand and gently brush off the plants. Research as NCSU has shown pine needle mulch inhibits growth and quality of pansies. This is not the case for other annual flowers.

Be sure to water at planting, through establishment and during dry spells. Do not overwater and keep the soil too wet or soggy. Do not allow plants to dry out in severe cold. Healthy plants can survive short periods down to single digits without protection. When air temperatures are forecast to drop below 20°F for a prolonged period, a 2 to 4-inch layer of pine needles or straw will protect plants from freeze injury. Frost blankets also provide protection. Be careful to not over fertilize or provide too much nitrogen. They respond well to light, water-soluble fertilization. Practice deadheading, or the removal of spent flowers, to encourage continued flower production.

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Here is a list of other plants to consider for winter color beds and containers. For more information or questions on soil testing, gardening or plants contact your local NC Cooperative Extension Center.

Accent Plants: Cynara cardunculus - cardoon Yucca spp. - yucca Agava spp. - agave, century plant Brassica oleracea - ornamental kale & cabbage Beta vulgaris - Swiss chard Helleborus orientalis - lenten rose Heuchera sanguinea - coral bells Rosemarinus officinalis - rosemary Lavandula angustifolia - lavender Buxus spp., Ilex spp,. Picea spp., Thuja spp, - small evergreens Cornus sanguinea red twig dogwood Cornus sericea - yellow twig dogwood Fillers: Viola x wittrockiana - pansy Viola tricolor - Johnny jump-up, viola Senecio cineraria - dusty miller Petroselinum crispum - parsley Carex spp., Ophiopogon spp., Miscanthus spp. ornamental grasses Crocus spp., Narcissus spp., Tulipa spp. - bulbs Trailers: Hedera helix - English ivy Vinca minor - lesser periwinkle Ajuga reptans - ajuga, bugleweed Gaultheria procumbens wintergreen, teaberry Rubus calcyinoiden creeping rubus

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Memories of Fall Vintage Southern Homemaker with Gloria Brown We are fast approaching my favorite time of the year. I know I say that at the change of every season, but I do believe this really is my favorite time of all. Autumn is more beautiful in our area than anywhere else I know. The sky is at its most beautiful shade of blue. There is a riot of color everywhere you look.

The air feels, sounds and smells better too with the smell of tobacco curing, mingled with the aroma of a wood fire built to knock the cold off a chilly morning. The fire dies out by mid-morning, giving way to a hot, dry afternoon. From your rocking chair on the porch, you hear a cacophony of buzzes, drones and chirps as nature hurries to prepare.

I know I’ve mentioned before how much my Ma and Pa (my maternal grandparents) loved to get ready for the oncoming winter. Fall certainly was their busy season. Pa’s whole family prepared like squirrels. His brother, Walter, loved to lay things by as good as Pa did.

Uncle Walt liked to make molasses the old-fashioned way. I don’t remember all the particulars of it. What I do remember is Ol’ Kate, the mule going round

and round in circles, hitched to a long pole turning some other contraption in the middle. I most keenly recall being curious as to how ol’ Kate got so smart.

After all, she knew how to pull tobacco sleds, how to plow and how to pull a skid piled high with wood down to the woodshed. She knew how to be gentle with children who sometimes climbed on her back three or four at a time. And now here she was, making molasses!

I totally believed in ol’ Kate and her capabilities. I would not have been surprised if she had started talking just like Francis, the talking mule. I was not the only one who held her in high esteem.

The whole family did—she was steady, dependable and (mostly) agreeable, just what you’d want in a good friend. She died when I was about 12; she was 32.

To this day she is remembered fondly in our family. That’s me for you, I remember the mule more than the molasses.

I loved ol’ Kate, but I dearly loved my Uncle Walt. He was as steady, dependable and agreeable as his mule. He was the quite sort, although he did have a right funny, dry sense of humor. He

worked hard and long and loved to cut wood when it was freezing cold. In his prime, he was said to have had the strength of a mule. Walt married later in life but he and wife, Della, never had children. Yet, I can tell you for certain, he had children who loved him. He had dozens of nieces and nephews right on down to great-great nieces and nephews who adored their Uncle Walt.

There are certainly times when I do wish I had paid better attention in my life to how, when and where certain things where done and said. I wish I had taken better notes, asked more questions, taken more pictures and made more visits. But just as I’m about to really give myself the what-for, I stop and consider…maybe I did alright after all?

Because not only can I remember how it all looked, but I also remember the sounds, smells and how it all felt.

Ahhh, my sweet memories of fall.

Gloria Brown and her daughter, Laura Pack, are Yadkin County natives who operate The Nest & Hive Shoppe in downtown Yadkinville. They can also be seen on Yadtel TV7 as hosts of the Vintage Southern Homemaker show.

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PEOPLE We feel very fortunate when we have someone share their thoughts on a subject they feel very passionate about.

This is Surry County’s Karen Snow....

...in my own words- horses “As a little girl, owning a horse was always a dream. I did not get one until I was an adult. The gratification, freedom, peace of mind and love for these magnificent animals was well worth the wait. I have owned some wonderful horses. I have lost two that were very near and dear to my heart. The love of a horse is like no other.”

“Horses are amazing animals with a lot of love and huge hearts.

Bonding with a horse is the best feeling in the whole world. I have experienced the happiest and most memorable times in my life with my horses and horseback riding friends—horse lovers have a special bond that can make lifetime friendships.”

“One spring day I needed some peace so Dez, my horse and Sam, my great Pyrenees and I took off. As we crossed the river, a flock of turkeys flew up in front of. Farther up the mountain we saw a bear and her three cubs. We watched them play until they left. As a thunderstorm storm brewed in front of us, we got to watch it move down the valley—nature in all its glory. At the bottom of the mountain, I saw a crane.

In the Indian medicine world, “crane” means self reflection.

It was a day I will always cherish.

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I have encountered many animals while trail riding: bear, coyotes, deer and snakes. On one ride I encountered many snakes in one area—snake mating time— and I was on ‘snake ridge!’”

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“Going through some difficult life-changing events, I loaded my horse and drove to Mississippi for a few days with friends and family.

‘Laughing’ tothis day we still have Mississippi mud on our minds. My bucket list dream trip was to Eminence, Missouri and it was awesome. Do buy a tee-shirt!

My brother gave me a week-long ride in the Sand Hills of South Carolina.

I love the adventure of going and the surprise of not knowing what we’ll see on the trail—waterfalls, fields of daffodils, animals, spectacular views.

My horse loved water, especially the ocean. He would swim out as far as I would let him with the waves crashing over us. It was almost magical.”

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Left to right: Sarah Hauser, Harold Browder, Nancy & Michael Carmichael, Judy & Melvin Long, Lynda & Jack Bryant, Marty Marshall, Athalee Dinkins, Dare & Dub Reich. Absent from photo: Joyce & William Gibson.

25th Anniversary for the Centennial Squares submitted by Marty Marshall The Centennial Squares is an Appalachian, old timey, square dance group who have been entertaining and performing for 25 years. When King celebrated its Centennial in 1988, several people were asked to entertain with old timey square dancing and the Virginia Reel. Elaine Speas (Mock) was in charge of coordinating the dance. After the celebration, the group continued to dance together for fun, fellowship and to learn new figures.

In 1991, my husband Bill and I coor-

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dinated for the group who desired to perform at different functions. The group has performed at the Dixie Classic Fair, (for 20 years!), senior events including Senior Games, weekly retirement/resthome performances, picnics, birthday parties, mall events, private parties, Dollywood, Andy Griffith Reunion Festivals, Pilot Mountain Mayfest and more events covering our four neighboring states. We have competed at the N.C. State Fair earning the Ruth Jewel Trophy in 1994 for best overall in

the dance category.

The Centennial Squares were featured in the movie, “Lost Stallion-Journey Home� starring the late Mickey Rooney and his wife. The movie was filmed mainly at the Hicks Farm in Walnut Cove and other sites around Stokes County.

For more information and/or to book an event call Marty Marshall: 336-924-4574 or email at marsqdance@aol.com

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Imagine yourself years and years ago, talking to George Childers, an avid historian, with a subdued Southern voice relating historical discourse and you could imagine you were talking to the late Shelby Foote narrator of the Civil War series by Ken Burns.

Born in North Wilkesboro, George has lived extensively across North Carolina. He met his wife, Gwen, in Littleton. When they married and started a family, a move back to Wilkes County was in order. After a decade of partnering in a grocery store, George began a new career in law enforcement where he has done just about everything in the detective division, SWAT team and retired as Prison Department Program Supervisor in 2006.

The Wilkes Heritage Museum Board recruited George as a volunteer in 1993. By 1999, he became president of the Board. He has served as vice president for the last six years.

George was literally on the ground floor with the restoration of the vacant county courthouse that now houses the Wilkes Heritage Museum. Early on the

group vowed to have a new or enhanced existing exhibit every year so visitors see something different when they tour. In 2015 a one-room school house exhibit opened. A religious room will open for the 2016 annual Christmas free admission open house.

An active volunteer also for the historic jail, George donated a display case filled with his personal law enforcement memorabilia of letters, newspaper articles, badges, handcuffs and much more.

Besides his dedication to the Museum that he shared with his late wife, George loves Alabama football and attends all of Lenoir Rhyne’s games because of loyalty from each of his children graduating from there as well as his grandson, currently a member of Lenoir Rhyne’s baseball team. He’s hoping his granddaughter will now follow the Lenoir Rhyne tradition.

Once again George has agreed to take the role of president for the Museum Board of 33 members and together you can bet new ideas for exhibits will be plentiful!

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The Benefits of Stevia written by Laura Mathis

By now, many of you have either heard about or seen products in stores containing stevia. It has become the new “popular” sugar substitute and is widely talked about as being a healthier alternative to other sugar substitutes linked to cancer and other health issues.

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because it was linked to cancer in lab animals. Congress stopped the ban, but products containing saccharin were required to carry warning labels. In more than a dozen studies over the past decade, stevia has never been shown to cause any adverse effects. So, what is Stevia and is it really healthier?

Stevia rebaudiana, also known as “sweet leaf ” or “candy leaf,” is a small perennial herb belonging the Asteraceae family, which includes sunflowers and chrysanthemums. It grows 18 to 30 inches tall with gray-green oval leaves and, periodically, small white flowers. Grown in sub-tropical and tropical America (mostly South and Central, but some North), stevia prefers plenty of sunshine and a sandy or loamy soil kept moist, not wet, with mulch or compost. Hardy in Zone 8. In Zone 7a stevia dies back to the ground in winter, but will grow back in spring. If you live in Zones 7b and colder, you will need to grow stevia as a garden annual or in a pot, which you could move indoors for winter. Set plants outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. In Davie County where I live, stevia dies back when those frosty nights begin in late fall and then returns in June when the temperature remains in the 80s.

A unique herb, stevia is perhaps most valued for what it doesn't do. It doesn't add calories and it does not raise blood insulin levels. Stevia extract is 200 times sweeter than sugar, making it an excellent sugar substitute. Unlike other sugar substitutes, stevia is derived from a plant, which makes it a healthier choice.

In order to enjoy the health benefits of stevia, just as with any other herb, the closest it can remain to its natural state, the better. You can grow stevia yourself or purchase dried stevia leaves in bulk. When harvesting your own stevia, wait until it’s almost time for the herb to flower then choose an early morning or a cloudy day to harvest your stevia. Pick medium size leaves (the large ones may have a strong taste) being careful to only pick a few at a time from each plant. This is true with most herbs as you do not want to put the plant under too much stress. Fresh leaves can then be dried and stored in an airtight container for future use. To store, place it in yad kin valleylivin g. com

it in cool, dark, humid free place where it will stay fresh for several months.

To use, simply put the leaves in a tea ball and steep them along with your tea—you will have naturally sweetened tea. You can also steep the stevia alone, making a sweet water to be used for lemonade or other drinks.

Remember to use dried stevia in small proportions, as it is nearly 30 times sweeter than cane sugar. Roughly, one teaspoonful of dried leaves or 1/3 cup stevia powder is equivalent to one cup of sugar; therefore, use it in small quantities adjusting the amount to achieve your desired levels of sweetness.

I encourage you to give stevia a try—buy your own plant starting September 17 at my plant sale/swap 8:00a to noon. Try out different forms of stevia until you find one that’s just right for you.

Look for “Mrs. Laura’s” next article in the November/December issue when she will feature Rosemary.

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The Holidays Cometh, Be Prepared!

Getting prepared for the holidays means working around the numerous holiday traditions, several involving food. Studies show that the average American gains one to two pounds during the festive days. Often healthy eating and exercise are pushed aside during the hustle and bustle of the season. during this harvest/holiday part of our year, we would rather party than watch a strict diet. By eating mindfully and making good choices with the help of some healthy tips, we can enjoy the holidays without a feeling of guilt.

Shop for healthy food by planning your menu to make fruits and vegetables the center of the meal. Add more simple dishes to the menu instead of dishes with heavy sauces and cheeses. Remember to choose low-fat dairy and soups when preparing casseroles.

Open your celebration with light appetizers, ie. fruits, vegetables, lean meats, seafood, whole grains and low-fat dairy products. Use your imagination to cut calories and fats. Be aware of your guests special diets. Offer to bring a healthy dish to gatherings. the hostess will appreciate the help and

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you can better control the needs of your family. To save calories and fat, use the roast or grill methods for cooking lean meats, seafood and vegetables to bring out the natural sweetness and flavor in foods.

At buffets, it is hard to resist trying some of all.Take small servings, wait 20 minutes to realize how full your stomach is before making a second trip to the buffet. You can help fill your stomach by drinking more water to feel full and ultimately you will eat less. To avoid lots of calories, pass on those sugary beverages such as eggnog, cider and alcoholic drinks. And then there are the desserts. Serve your guest strawberries dipped in chocolate for a colorful and delicious dessert. Prepare desserts with half the fat by adding other the half with applesauce, bananas or pumpkin.

Choose a sugar substitute. If you are

making pie, prepare with low-fat milk and top with a fat free topping. Choose foods that are special and unique to the season. Often a small bite will be enough to satisfy the longing for desserts.

Always stay active to exercise off any indulgences. The best part of the holidays—being with family and friends.

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Perfect Makeup written by Ruth R. Henderson, BeautiControl EVIP

Do you ever wonder why your makeup that you took lots of your valuable time applying each day looks blotchy or uneven, even after you have followed every step recommended for flawless makeup? Well, the answer could possibly be that you are not using the proper tools to apply your foundation, eye shadow, blush and lipstick. We will look into these areas and hopefully shed some light and information on how to improve the application of all those daily products we use to make us look better and feel much better about ourselves.

How many of you use your fingers to apply your makeup? If you answer this question with a “yes,” that is one of the major reasons your makeup may not be smooth and flawless when you are finished. Your fingers can cause streaks, and you will end up using twice as much of the foundation as you should. Another reason is the skin on your fingers will absorb some of the moisture from your makeup, so it will make it streak and it will be necessary to apply even more to be layered on. Instead, if you use a good quality sponge or brush, you will achieve a smoother, more air-brushed looking finish.

Begin by selecting your favorite color of foundation and apply a small dab right under both eyes, on each cheek, on end of nose, on the forehead and chin. Blend from the middle of your face outward, so the color is more sheer around your hairline, ears, jawline, and neck.

Smooth it all out evenly with your makeup sponge or a foundation brush made of high qual-

ity bristles to give that smooth flawless even finish.

After the foundation is accurately applied, use a fuller round brush to apply a light application of blush to the apple of your cheeks and blend evenly over cheekbones upward toward hairline.

Next apply eye shadow. If using a trio of complimentary coordinated colors, dust the neutral shadow from the lash to your brow line with the blending brush. Then blend the mid tone shade into your crease with the contour brush. Next sweep the darkest shade along your upper and lower lash line with the angled brush for precise application and blending. Finally blend all the colors thoroughly for the perfect finishing touch for your eyes. Always brush in circular motion rather than back and forth using round sweeps for best results.

Lip brushes are great for applying lipstick. You may contour your lips by applying lip liner to the center of your upper and lower lip for a different look. Lip liners also help prevent fading, minimizes feathering and seeping into the creases around the mouth. Once you are finished with the lip liner, then utilize the lip brush to fill in liberally with your favorite lip color. You may apply a hint of gloss to the center part of your lower lip to reflect light and obtain a great look.

After each of these applications meet your standards and satisfaction, you may sweep loose or compact powder using a large powder brush over your nose for that finished flawless look. This helps to set your work of art that you have just completed and helps it to last throughout the day.

Do not be afraid to try different application techniques, colors of eye shadows and lipsticks, different formulas of foundation and blush until you find the best products and techniques to fit you and your unique personality. There are no two people alike, therefore, our skin and make up needs are unique and different.

The tools you use to apply your makeup really do make a difference in the appearance of your finished product. Proper brushes and/or sponges give a perfect smooth application and flawless look to your face. Contact me to purchase our high quality BeautiControl brushes (individual or set) and/or makeup sponges as well as different types of foundation and all color products, skin care products and anti-aging products.

I probably have in stock the products you need and perhaps you will not have to wait for the perfect product to be ordered.

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Food Safety Is Important!

written by Jessica O. Wall

You may not have ever heard this, but September is National Food Safety Month!

Most of us probably go into restaurants and grocery stores and eat and choose foods without much thought. And we may continue that lack of thought and care when getting home with our fresh meats, fruits and vegetables. But there is a national observance because food safety is very important. I’m sure most of us have heard stories of illness outbreaks in areas of the country from contaminated or improperly handled food. This is true from the time the food is grown and/or harvested until it is prepared and eaten or stored. The National Food Safety month observance is brought to us by the National Restaurant Association—food safety isn’t just about when we eat out, it’s important at home too!

So, what can you do? What’s your part in keeping you and your family safe? www.Www.FoodSafety.gov is a great and simple resource. This is a project partnering the White House, the Department of Health and Human Services, the US Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institute on Health. This website pairs food safety down to four simple steps: clean, separate, cook and chill. Let’s take a look at each step closely.

Clean:

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Germs that cause illness can live in a variety of places and environments. Be sure to wash everything that will come in contact with your food, including your hands. Washing your hands should always be your first step in food preparation. Make sure all your equipment and tools, like cutting boards are properly cleaned. Also make sure your work surface, like you counter, is clean too!

Always pre-wash fruits and vegetables before cutting or preparing, but don’t go so far as to clean them with soap or other cleaners. You may not get all of it off, and it’s not safe to eat. Just rinse under cool running water. However, you should never wash meat, poultry or eggs! Washing meat before cooking or preparing them actually increases the chance of spreading germs.

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It’s important to keep raw foods like meat, poultry, and eggs away from ready to eat foods like fruits and vegetables.

How? From the very beginning, at the grocery store, keep meats, poultry and eggs away from other foods. You should continue to keep them separate in the refrigerator, too. Meats should be stored in something to prevent leaking.

Also, you should store eggs in their original container and not in the door. Wait, there’s a special place for them there!

The door doesn’t keep temperature as well as other areas of the refrigerator because it’s opened and closed so much.

Continue this separation during prep.

Have a separate cutting board for the two different types of food. This prevents contaminating the fruits and vegetables with any germs that may be on the meats. Only mix raw meats with fruits or vegetables if the recipe calls for it when cooking things like stews, roasts or in the slow cooker. Once you are done marinating food, throw out the marinade; don’t use it on cooked or ready to eat foods!

Cook: Always think about temperature.

Food should be stored in the refrigerator below 40°F. Forty to 140°F is referred to as the “danger zone” in food prep. This is a range where the bacteria can begin to thrive and the temperature is not high enough to kill it. Cook foods to at least 140°F and keep hot foods hot. Allowing foods to cool brings the temperature back into the danger zone, where bacteria can begin to thrive again.

When reheating food, it is recommended that you get the food up to 165°F. Keep a meat thermometer on hand to make sure you have reached the recommended cooking temperatures for your meal.

Chill: Refrigerate your food promptly.

According to www.FoodSafety.gov, “Illness-causing bacteria can grow in perishable foods within two hours unless you refrigerate them (when temperature is 90˚F or higher during the summer, cut that time down to one hour).” So get your leftovers and food

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set out for consumption back into the refrigerator within two hours. Also, never thaw or marinate food at room temperature. Your best chance at decreasing food illness is to thaw meats in the refrigerator. Sometimes, “For faster thawing, you can put the frozen package in a watertight plastic bag and submerge it in cold water. Be sure to change the water every 30 minutes and be sure to cook the food immediately.” Another quick option is thawing, or defrosting, in the microwave.

These foods should be cooked immediately as well. And lastly, you can always cook food directly from a frozen state. This may increase your cook time, but will eliminate waiting for something to thaw. You should also know when to throw food out! www.FoodSafety.gov has a Safe Storage Times chart that you can reference.

You can’t always tell by look or smell if food is still safe to consume.

All these food safety steps may feel like extra work, but it’s in the best interest of you and your family. Food-

borne illnesses are very serious and can even be deadly. Children, elderly and those with a weakened immune system are more at risk, but anyone can accidentally ingest something that could make them very sick up to being admitted to the hospital or even death. These are just some small things to do to protect yourself and others!

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FLEAS AND TICKS,

THE NEXT CHAPTER

Robin Brock, D.V.M.

The article in our last edition discussed the hidden dangers of fleas and ticks. It mentioned the topical flea and tick products which have become very popular and are now widely available. There is a new chapter in flea and tick control that warrants addressing. The new delivery system is not topical, on the skin but oral, through the mouth. These products are not really so new but more of them are now on the market and they have stood the test of time and safety.

The first oral flea medication came on the market a little over ten years ago. It was called Capstar. The idea behind the medicine was that the active ingredient, nitenpyram, was a neurotoxin that only affects insect nervous systems, not mammalian systems. That is, it would kill the flea in very low doses but even relatively high doses would be safe in animals. This drug was not designed to be long lasting. It only stayed in the animal’s system for a short time so basically, it only killed the fleas which were on the animal the day that the drug was administered. While it was touted as being safe enough to give every day, the expense of daily administration would prohibit its use that way. The patent for Capstar expired this year in April and generic medications with the same active ingredient rapidly hit the market.

Because Capstar only killed the fleas which were present on the day it was administered, its makers, Novartis Animal Health, started looking for a way to make it better. They came up with another medication which could basically sterilize the

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flea, preventing the hatching out of flea eggs. This would break the life cycle of the flea on the dog or cat and then the Capstar could be used as needed to kill adult fleas. This second product was called Program and the active ingredient was a drug called lufeneron. The concept of sterilizing the flea to decrease the flea population on the dog was a good one. The only problem was that it did not kill adult fleas. Lufeneron is still available as Program and in a combination product that also prevents heartworm and controls some intestinal worms called Sentinel. Sentinel is only available for dogs while Program is available for both dogs and cats.

Sentinel did a pretty good job of flea control for dogs with a controlled environment but the fact that it did not kill adult fleas meant that dogs and cats could still get fleas. Periodic use of Capstar helped but the Capstar had to be given over and over again. In 2008, a new oral flea pill was released that kills fleas for a full month. That product was called Comfortis. A few years later, the active ingredient in Comfortis, called spinosad, was combined with milbemycin, a popular heartworm and intestinal worm preventative, to create the product called Trifexis. Trifexis continues to be one of the most popular heartworm and intestinal worm preventatives because it also kills fleas for a full month. Trifexis is only available for dogs while Comfortis is available for both dogs and cats.

Up until a couple of years ago, the oral parasite killing drugs only attacked fleas, heartworm and intestinal worms.

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There was no oral medication that killed ticks. That changed with the release of two new drugs around the same time a little over two years ago. Nexgard, a product containing the drug afoxolaner, is a beef flavored chewable that kills both fleas and ticks on dogs for a full month. Another product called Bravecto, containing the active ingredient fluralaner, boasts being able to kill fleas and ticks in dogs for up to 12 weeks. Rumors are that one of these two drugs will soon be combined with one of the heartworm and intestinal worm killers in order to produce a product that can control all of these animal parasites with one monthly pill. So far, the flea and tick pills can only be used in dogs. Cats present a more difficult challenge because they are generally more sensitive to medications so it sometimes takes longer to find a safe medication level for them.

Medication safety is an important issue in our pets.

What makes these oral medicines safe to use is the fact that the drugs use target systems in the parasites which are different from these same systems in our pets. Therefore, the drug kills the parasite while having no measurable effect on the pet. While I was as skeptical as any and more skeptical than some when these products first hit the market, the fact that they have been used for years without significant adverse side effects makes me comfortable in recommending them to my patients. Yes, we worry about potential side effects of any medication.

But when it comes to fleas and ticks, the hidden dangers of the parasites makes keeping them off of our pets worth the slight risk of the side effects. Flea and tick season is not quite over yet. Ask your vet how you can safeguard your pet with the next generation of flea and tick protection.

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Dog Biscuits

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Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine all dry ingredients. Cut in drippings.

Mix in egg. Add enough ice water for mixture to form a ball. Pat out to 1/2-inch thick. Cut out with your favorite cookie cutter.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes.

Remove from cookie sheets/cool on wire racks.

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Mookie left the Humane Society of Davie County adoption center last spring to join his forever family when Kleege Video and Photography came to take photos of the available pets.

Mookie’s “mother” said, “Bringing Mookie into our home has impacted our lives in a wholesome way.

We didn’t expect to fall in love with him when we volunteered to photograph animals at the adopting center but he seemed to form an attachment to my husband, Sam and chose us.”

“Mookie,” she continued, “is the biggest lapdog, best feet warmer and always up for cuddle time. He gives all of himself, 110% every day; love and energy.”

Besides enjoying a home full of playtime and love, Mookie is modeling. He has the honor of modeling for Lowe’s Food social media pages. The posts promote health and wellness of dogs in addition to promoting brands supporting local rescues. Mookie shows people black dogs can be as cute, sweet and photogenic as any other dog!

“Words just can’t describe how much happier we’ve been to have Mookie in our lives.”

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Just Like Family!

Blessing of the Animals Jane McAllister, President of the Humane Society of Davie County, invites you to join the annual Blessing of the Animals service courtesy of the congregation of St. Clement's Episcopal Church, 3600 Harper Road in Clemmons (2/10 mile north of I-40 exit 182), on Saturday, October 1. The HSDC will have several pups available for adoption. Mark your calendars to come out and enjoy this special gathering from 12:30 to 1:30.

Participants are asked to bring donations for the adoption center: paper towels, bleach, white distilled vinegar; new or used towels/ blankets; Finish dishwasher detergent, new or used small, medium, large collars and harnesses; Purina Kitten Chow and Adult Cat Food Salmon Flavor, “scoopable” cat litter; Pedigree Puppy, Adult Dog Food and Small Bites; cat/dog treats and cat/dog toys.

“The Blessing service is a favorite for me. Everyone of my dogs over the span of 30 years has received a blessing.

The service provides a wonderful time for reflection on the precious gift our pets represent. Appreciation to Saint Clement’s for upholding this tradition to benefit HSDC and the many pet owners who come to participate,” says Jane.

Recently I read a fascinating article compiled by Tanya Gazdik, using the National Pet Owner Survey, concerning statistics of pet owners. The majority of pet owners describe their pets as family: 79% of dog owners/77% of cat owners consider their pets to be a furry part of their family. Statistics continue to say 77% of dog owners/68% of cat owners enjoy purchasing pet products to pamper their dogs/cats to keep them happy and healthy as long as possible into the pets' old age, when bonding has become especially deep.

Surveys reveal almost 50% of pet owners would rather spend money on pet toys, food, supplements, veterinary care, pet insurance and other products over purchasing things for themselves.

The preponderance of pet owners are convinced pet ownership is mutually beneficial for animal and human alike—helping overall general health. Data shows 85% of dog owners/82% of cat owners agree pets have a positive impact on mental health. Similarly, 80% of dog owers/74% of cat owners agree pets have a positive impact on their physical health.

The bond between humans and their pets continues to strengthen—here's hoping that bond also includes the responsibility of neutering.

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Collectors Pour On the Pattern written by Miranda N. Burgin Whether it is an ice cold glass of sweet tea, a cherry Coke, or just plain ice water, odds are that your beverage of choice will taste better in a real glass rather than a disposable cup. I find that when that glass is vintage with pretty printed designs on the outside, life is better all the way around!

Popular in the 1940s – 1960s, before throw away cups became the norm, these sturdy but beautiful drinking glasses were found in most American homes. Some common patterns are fruit, flowers, geometric designs, tea and coffee pots, and birds or animals. From quaint juice

glasses to drinking glasses, bar glasses in every variety to over-sized cocktail shakers, these practical collectibles were all the rage.

For years I have been picking up individual pieces or multiples whenever I run across a design I love. Because they were everyday glasses and would have been used by the whole family, breakage would have been inevitable. This means individual pieces are easier to find and sets are more highly valued.

Most of my collection is mix and match. I find as long as I collect within a unified color palette, the different de-

If you love collecting then you’re going to enjoy a visit to LuRosa Atkins Manor. This is a home that owners Ed and April Atkins have opened for public touring. They charge a small fee for the tour, but by the end of your visit, you’re

going to be thinking, that was a lot of conversation, shared one on one and a lot of fun to learn. April loves to talk and she loves to share stories and everything in this house has a story!

Your tour is a very personal one that weaves its way throughout the restored and renovated family home. It is packed with items from dolls to china to furniture and history.

Get April to share the axe story and see if the hair on the back of your neck isn’t standing on end when she finishes.

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signs go together quite nicely. My collection focuses mainly on glasses featuring pink, white and green designs. I most enjoy floral patterns but also collect geometric patterns. In addition to the pastel palette I adore, I collect glasses that feature red, white, blue and green motifs. I have only one complete set of four glasses purchased together— these are a 1960s variety with sweet little green and white flowers.

Collecting vintage printed drinking glasses is extremely easy and affordable.

Usually, thrift stores will offer single glasses for $1 or less. At antiques malls, prices usually increases to a least $3 per single glass or higher depending on the popularity of the design. Pairs and full sets fetch considerably higher prices in antiques malls and via online sellers.

Pairs can range from $8 to $15 and full sets of six or more glasses can bring upwards of $30 depending upon the set and depending upon the seller.

Part of the charm of collecting these delightful patterned glasses is that they are easy to use and incorporate into daily living or entertaining.

At our Fourth of July family gathering each year, I like to bring out a few of my favorite vintage glasses printed with unique floral or geometric designs in red, white and blue. I pair them with vintage printed table cloths, blue willow china and simple flowers to complete the theme. Those same red and white glasses could just as easily be used in a Valentine’s Day or Christmas themed celebration.

Vintage printed drinking glasses are collectibles sure to add charm and style to any occasion!

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craftsman who is busy restoring church windows at the moment. But before he started that job, he created beautiful stained glass designs on each side of the home where they catch the morning and afternoon sun. Plus the kitchen counter tops are finished in a most unusual way, yes, you guessed it, in stained glass.

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Unusual it is. Interesting it is and the Atkins are fun to talk with. Theirs is a personal story of overcoming health adversity and then living every moment of life they’ve been given anew.

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It’s an easy day trip to Mount Airy, and a fun suggestion for a church group or Red Hat Ladies or anyone who just enjoys...life.

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Opening its 50 year, the October 14-16 Autumn Leaves Festival will once again amaze you with over 200 artisans and craftspeople, Food for the Soul consisting of ham biscuits, collards, cornbread, BBQ, ground steak, Amish donuts, pretzels and more from local civic and service groups. This is a music festival also with double digit bands performing bluegrass, old-time and gospel favorites on the downtown stage every day, all day.

Event hours for the Autumn Leaves Festival in America’s Hometown of Mount Airy are 9:00a to 9:00p on Friday and Saturday; noon to 6:00p on Sunday.Admission is free.

Shuttles run all three days, every 15 to 20 minutes.

Sponsored by the Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce, if you need more information call: 336-786-6116, EXt. 204 or 800-948-0949

Here are more fun Downtown Mount Airy Events in October...

22 Mayberry Cool Cars and Rods Cruise In (Halloween Theme) 29 5K Zombie Run 29 Boo Bash (Old North State Winery) 31 Downtown Halloween Celebration

October 29 St. Paul/Mountain Grove Bazaar and Quilt Show is 9:00a to 2:00p. St. Paul UMC Fellowship Hall and Sanctuary on 2708 Buck Shoals Road, Hamptonville.

More info: Pastor Claudia Harrelson, 336-468-4548 or email: charrelson@wnccumc.net The Bazaar consists of handmade items, baked goods and a canteen for hot dogs at lunchtime. The quilts are only for exhibition and are not for sale. Most of the quilts, 50 in 2015, were made by women who have attended St. Paul and Mountain Grove or by their relatives.

Learn more about these events at:

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Casino Night is October 29th at Holy Family Church in Clemmons to benefit Active Minds Charity—a mental health advocacy college campus group with 12 chapters in NC educating students on mental disorders, heightens awareness of professional resources available, conducts seminars, speakers, panel discussions, stress relief activities and suicide prevention workshops.

Located at 4820 Kinnamon Road, Family Center doors of Holy Family open at 6:30p and tables open at 7:00p. Tickets are $35/adult in advance; limited tickets at the door are $40.Included are heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, soda, wine, beer.

Casino games, door prizes, raffles, silent auction items, how much more fun could it be?

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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

Are You On Track to Meet Your Financial Goals?

October is Financial Planning Month. And now that you know it’s Financial Planning Month (just in case you didn’t know before), why not take the opportunity to determine if you’re on the right path toward meeting your financial goals?

Consider taking these steps: Identify your goals. To know if you’re making progress toward your goals, you first have to identify them. Of course, you’ll have a variety of goals in life, such as helping pay for your children’s college educations. More than likely, though, your most important long-term financial goal is to build enough resources to enjoy the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. But we all have different ideas for how we want to spend our retirement years. Some of us may want to stay close to home, volunteering and pursuing our hobbies, while others want to visit the vineyards of Bordeaux or explore the pyramids of Egypt. So, name your goals and, as much as possible, put a price tag on them. Once you know about how much your retirement is going to cost, you can create an investment strategy that may

ultimately provide you with the income you will need.

Don’t underestimate your cost of living. Even after you’ve identified some of your retirement goals, and estimated their costs, you still haven’t developed a complete picture of your future cost of living. You also need to take into account other potential major expenses, such as health care. Once you’re 65, you’ll get Medicare, but that won’t cover all your medical costs – and it might cover only a tiny portion of those expenses connected with long-term care, such as a nursing home stay or services provided by a home health aide. A financial professional can help you explore specific methods of dealing with these types of long-term care costs.

Locate “gaps” – and work to fill them. After you’ve had your investment strategy in place for a while, you may see that some “gaps” exist. Is your portfolio not growing as fast as it should to help you reach your goals? If not, you may need to review your asset allocation to make sure it is aligned with your risk tolerance and portfolio objective. Do you find that you own too many of the

same types of investments? This overconcentration could be harmful to you if a downturn affects one particular asset class, and you own too much of that asset. To help prevent this from happening, be sure to diversify your dollars across a range of investment vehicles. Keep in mind, though, that diversification can’t guarantee a profit or protect against all losses.

Protect yourself – and your family. Saving for your ideal retirement is certainly a worthy goal, but you have other ones – such as providing for your family in case you aren’t around, or if you become ill or incapacitated and can’t work for a while. That’s why you will need adequate life insurance, and possibly disability insurance, too. Your employer may offer you both these types of coverage as an employee benefit, but it might not be enough – so you may want to explore private coverage as well.

Financial Planning Month will come and go. But by following the above suggestions, you can create some strategies that will bring you a lifetime of benefits.

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

Edward Jones does not provide tax or legal advice.

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

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80 Years of Family Business

The family members behind Mocksville’s Daniel Furniture and Electric Company left to right, are Betty and Johnny Marklin, daughter Melissa Rollins and son Will Marklin.

The good old days of an attentive salesperson acquainting you with the latest made in America stove or refrigerator and a business with its own service for the products it sells plus a considerate delivery staff are not totally a thing of the past.

At Daniel Furnitre their inventory also sets the store a cut above: you can still buy mattresses you can “flip,” extending the mattresses’ life; the majority of upholstery is made in the USA, specifically NC; and both Hot Point and Speed Queen appliances are also manufactured in the USA. The key word being quality.

You’ll find all the basics for turning your house into a home. Bedroom suites, recliners, sofas, Troutman Rockers for the front porch, along with the latest state of the art appliances.

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80 years is a life time span by anyone’s standards and now Daniel Furniture Company is celebrating its anniversary this year as one of the few remaining mom and pop furniture appliance stores.

It all started in 1936 when Daniel Furniture and Electric Company was founded by Armand T. Daniel. One of the store’s first employees was W. Johnson Marklin and according to him the first refrigerators sold were run by kerosene. By 1937, R.E.A. was established and refrigerators were operated by electricity. Marklin recalled refrigerator payments, “...a lot of times would be as low as $2 to $4 a month.” Yeh, those were the good old days!

For insight into the store’s 80 years, it’s time for a look at some family history.

In 1941 Johnson Marklin married Loyce Myers. During World War II, many companies manufactured only war materials so buying appliances and

furniture became sparse. Leaving Mocksville, Johnson and Loyce went to work in defense plants in Maryland.

In 1943 William Johnson Marklin, Jr was born. After the war the family returned to Mocksville and in 1946 purchased an interest in Daniel Furniture.

The Johnson Marklin and Armand Daniel partnership continued until January of 1953 when Johnson and Loyce bought the company.

Their son Johnny joined his mom and dad in the business in 1963.

Today, Johnny Marklin, wife Betty and their children Will and Melissa work side by side taking care of customers.

By the way, Johnny Marklin has a fondness for vintage appliances and kitchen utensils and some of each from his collections sit in the store and make great conversation starters!

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Home Furnishings, a business he operated from 1998 until 2003. Many Yadkin County families where introduced to the Marklin brand of customer service during those years and have followed Will to Mocksville.

Melissa has worked full time in the store since 1989. Both Will and Melissa grew up working in the store before college years.

During the summers, the grandkids help out so it looks like another generation of Marklins will be trained and ready to continue to serve.

With any business there are some bumps along the road, in 1984, on Friday the 13th, the store burned to the ground. Brave firemen saved the account books and the next day a resilient family business resumed operating from the store’s warehouse.

A year later, the company was back in its current building. By the way the daily accounting/business records were “kept” by Grandma Loyce who worked in the store until she was 91.

A small portion of the store’s furniture display space.

Mocksville is home to the Marklins and Daniel Furniture and as family, they have staff that is like family, for example, Barbara Crotts has been with the store since 1979. They continue the tradition of community loyalty by supporting local organizations, churches and

The building that today houses Daniel Furniture and Electric Company is the original store building and has quite a history of its own.

Before it was home to the furniture store it was built

by John S. Daniel, John Cartner and Hampton C. Jones in 1923-24. There was a cotton gin to the rear of the building! A few years later E. Pierce Foster bought the cotton gin, store building and property.

George Hendricks operated a store in the building for

schools.

While mindful and looking forward to another 80 years, Daniel Furniture is focused on today, making sure that customers are always greeted with a kind word, treated like family and are pleased with the quality purchases they make.

himself for a short time. Also, in the early 1930s, Hauser Brothers operated a feed store in the building.

The building was purchased by Armand Daniel from Pierce Foster in 1936 and Daniel Furniture and Electric Co. began.

Daniel Furniture & Electric Co. Inc. 848 South Main Street, Mocksville 336-751-2492 danielfurniturenc.com

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There’s a season for everything in our lives and in America every four years we get the privilege to vote for who will become Commander and Chief of this great land for four more years. But I am shocked at the number of people who call themselves Christians who don’t vote! According to The Providence Forum, only 50 % of Christians in America are registered and only 50% actually show up at the polls.

We talk about how our country is declining morally. We blame this politician and that particular group, but yet only 25% of the Church cares enough to do something about it. We pray in our church meetings for God to bless America again, but we fail to stop our chattering long enough to go to the polls and put legs to our prayers. And really, with the advantages provided by our local Board of Elections, mobility issues and other handicaps are no excuse. There is something called an absentee ballot available to anyone who needs it. I use it myself and it is as easy a phone call and a stamp.

So why have Christians become so complacent? The old cliché that “my one vote won’t matter” is actually pretty pathetic. You might think, well, I don’t like either candidate, so I won’t bother to vote. The truth is, if you don’t cast a vote, you will be voting by default for whoever gets elected. Neither should we assume that God’s will for our country will automatically happen without saved people getting involved in the process. We may long for the country to turn back to God, but wishing and hoping, even prayer alone, is not enough.

2 Chronicles 7:14 says, “If my people (the saved), which are called by my name (the name of Jesus), shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways (yield to God’s ways, pray earnestly, seek God’s will and not our own, and give up sinful behavior), then will I hear from heaven (God’s will be done on earth as in heaven), and will forgive their sin (not hold you accountable), and will heal their land.”

The Biblical qualifications to get our land healed then are: 1. Believe in Jesus and become a full-fledged child of God, 2. Humble ourselves before God, 3. Earnestly pray, 4. Seek God’s will, and 5. Repent.

Sir Edmund Burke said, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” We cannot afford to stick our religious heads in the sand and assume everyone else will get the job done. The farmer’s vote is as important as a bureaucrat’s. History should remind us of how we stood by and let one atheist woman take prayer out of schools. Who would have thought we would even live to see some of our Christian values cheapened as we are today? Are we just supposed to drift along without a fight for what’s right because we feel overwhelmed?

I happen to think my grandchildren’s futures are more important than that. Men and women have given their lives to preserve our right to worship the true God in a free land. The least you and I can do is cast a vote!

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

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