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Gardening 78 Kids Love to Help 80 Poinsettias...a flower with a past 82 Fragrance in the Winter Garden

110 home and family 75 Shelf Life: Jacob’s Bell, A Christmas Story and A Night of Great Joy 76 Shelf Life: Military Wives and Widows Tell Their Stories 77 Remembering William Liebenow 86 Is Your Closet Ready for Winter?

88 Christmas Train Ride to Grandmother’s 91 Common Cents: Avoid Unnecessary Debt 93 Bah! Humbug! Ghost of Technological Past, Present and Future 108 Mount Airy Tour of Homes 110 Every Year is a Christmas Miracle: Decorating Tips 114 Clay Artist: Bill Johnston

Health & Wellness 95 High Chatham’s Women’s Services 96 In a Pickle with a Picky Eater?

98 E-cigarettes and Vaping: New Teen Troubles 101 Happy Teeth Tips

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8 Our Recipe Box 10 editor’s letter 16 beginnings 122 What Is That?

124 Business Section 128 Sandra’s closing devotion

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all about PETS 116 Dr. Brock: Packing in the Smokies, Part 6 118 Christmas Doggie Treats 119 Hook, Line and Sinker 120 My Daisy and Coonhound Paralysis 121 Blue Ridge Boxer Rescue

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60 foodsandflavors™ 26 Cookbook Collector: Recipes from the Heart 28 Cookbook Collector: Beautiful Bounty 32 In Amanda’s Kitchen: Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies 34 dessert tray: Elegant Puddings 38 Made in the YV: Circle J Beef Jerky 40 Turkey Traditions 46 Cookies for Santa!

50 Holiday Stress-less Buffet 56 Herb of the issue: Cloves 58 Holiday Side Kicks for Your Menu 60 Hot Holiday Beverages 62 Wine is Made to Pair with Food 63 Just for Christmas 64 Sweet Potato or Yam or Both Quiz 68 One Last Sweet Bite, Twice!

69 One Last Sweet Bite

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20 Best YV Cooks: Fruited Pound Cake 24 Best YV Cooks: Red Beans & Rice 36 Best YV Cooks: Spicy Cinnamon Apples (or pears!)

Bacon & Cheese Dip Candied Christmas Mix Caramelized Brussel Sprouts Chicken Stars Chocolate Drops Chocolate Mocha Pudding Christmas “Perk” Punch Christmas Relish Christmas Salad Cinnamon Cookies Coconut Brownies Corn Dog Bake Crab Melt-Aways Cranberry Tea Creamy Beef Dip Crunchy Snowballs Double Chocolate Mint Cookies German Coffee Ham & Cheese Blitz Hawaiian Dip Laura’s Healthy Russian Tea Herb Roasted Salmon Fillets Holiday Sweet Bites Honey Drops Mocha Mix *Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Pasta Pie *Peanut Butter Cookies Peanut Puffs Poppyseed Chicken Casserole Pork Chop Casserole Pork Chops & Rice Pumpkin Protein Pudding Salmon Ball Salsa Bites Salsa-Turkey Soup Sausage Wraps *Snickerdoodles Turkey Reuben Turkey Tetrazzini Veggie-Turkey Bake Wild Rice Medly Zesty Turkey Breast

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Warm greetings…welcome to the most powerful celebration season of the year…the season of colorful holiday happiness. Our goal is to help you get in the holiday spirit knowing you can actually get lost in the holidays as they stir up distinct emotions for all of us.

In Colonial times, the family farm turned into a food factory in December.

That was when hogs were butchered, hams smoked, sausages and bacon prepared. Plum puddings and rich fruitcakes made ready and carefully stored for the season ahead.

We do much less work in the kitchen today; however we do still bake cookies, make fudge, cook meats and have fruit cakes on hand, whether we buy or make them! Try the Best Yadkin Valley Cook’s fruited pound cake on page 20.

Your family dinner may happen on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day—it depends on your family tradition. Appreciate your menu as it continues to evolve as new members join your family—the basic traditions will remain cherished and will forge memories of the favorites they were for family members no longer at the table. I distinctly recall one uncle who owned a restaurant in New York, could not abide sage in his stuffing (yes, we stuffed in those days) so my mother 10

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would always take out a dish of dressing and keep it separate for Uncle Irv. Her oldest brother, a chef at a Miami Beach hotel, detested turkey so there were always nicely browned pork chops for him. As an observant teen, I thought no other family could be that crazy!

Oh, yes, truly the kitchen IS the heart of the home; radiating the warmth of the holiday aromas, welcoming family and friends. In foodsandflavors, our contributors have shared holiday recipes to go along with their menu. Carmen says there is something special about Thanksgiving and turkey offering recipes and healthy advice on handling that favorite bird before and after he hits the platter. Try some new appetizers, beverages, side dishes and desserts.

After dinner and dessert when your table becomes a peaceful place, linger there a bit longer, delight in this precious time with those you love most and don’t get to visit with often enough.

Look into their eyes, listen to their voices and the yarns they share. You will never know the memorable recollections you have gained.

Be sure to mark your calendar for November 11th and ring a bell, any bell, to recognize Veteran’s Day in the 100 N.C. counties for 11 minutes at 11:00a.

Books make the perfect gifts and cookbooks are no exception for the cook and/or the reader—Yadkin Valley Magazine now has two cookbooks of its own and also features one created at an assisted living facility to honor a very special lady they worked with and one more cookbook from visiting a neighboring state.

Author John Snyder of Mocksville has recently released his second Christmas book, Jacob’s Bell, A Christmas Story, an engaging novel of a man searching for his family’s forgivenesss for Christmas and Cindy shares a fave title of her’s.

For me, the holiday season begins in the autumn and ends with a promise of a new year. Tis the season for family, friends, good food, red decorations and greenery—faux or real from your yard— with the love of my life and the seven other loves of sons, daughters and grands.

The Yadkin Valley Magazine staff looks forward to sharing 2019 with you all.

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Gathering for the Holidays Yadkin Valley Magazine is a publication of Cherry Street Media,LLC. 413 Cherry Street East Bend, NC 27018 336-699-2446 November-December 2018 Volume 19 Number 2 Publisher/Editor Barbara Krenzer Norman Advertising Sales John Norman Ken & Denise Knight Sue Harrison Contributing Writers Mary Bohlen, Robin Brock, D.V.M., Colleen Church, Caroline Donalson, Wendi Hartup, Shannon Holden, Amanda Joyner, Jan Kelly, Delores Kincer, Scott Lewis, Carmen Long, Jim Lyall, Cindy Martin, Laura Mathis, David L. May, Jr., Sandra Miller, Dwaine Phifer, Adrienne Roethling, June Rollins, Lauren Urrea, Jessica Owens Wall, Marilyn Combs Wells.

For the Marklin Family the holidays are filled with years of time honored traditions and the start of new ones. Especially those memories filled with joyous family gatherings, like time spent with grandkids.

From our family to yours, happy holidays and Merry Christmas.

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You know how songs can get stuck in our minds?

Recently, “All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth,” came to mine and prompted me to do a little research.

In 1944, Donald Yetter Gardner and his wife, taught music at a local elementary school in Smithtown, NY. During the holiday season, when Doris had a baby, Don took over her second grade class and was also given the task to come up with a song for the second graders to perform at the school’s approaching Christmas Pageant.

One day he asked the students, what they wanted for Christmas. Each used the same beginning phrase, “All I want for Christmas...,” Don noticed 16 of the 22 students were missing their front teeth and the resulting lisp in their answers. Inspired, he wrote the song for the school pageant in thirty minutes. According to his wife, Doris, “It brought down the house.”

Don left teaching to work for a textbook company, who turned the song down when he offered it to them for free. It could have ended there, but each year, the Smithtown students continued to sing the song at the school Christmas Pageant.

In 1947, a woman attended the concert who was an employee at Witmark Music Company. She introduced Don to her boss who told him, “It might sell a thousand copies, but it will never be a hit.” At this point, Don told a little white lie, he had already received an offer on it. As he walked out the door, the published called him back.

The song was originally recorded on Victor by Spike Jones & His City Slickers and was released in December 6, 1948. It reached the top of the pop charts in 1948 and 1949. The December 13, 1948 Record Bulletin headline read: EXTRA! EXTRA! Jones’ “Two Front Teeth” Rocks U.S. With Loads Of Laughter And Gales Of Sales!!!

Over the years, the song has been recorded by numerous others, including: Ray Stevens, George Strait, The Platters, Nat King Cole, The Chipmunks, The Andrews Sisters, the Sesame Street cast, Mariah Carey and the Boston Pops. Don’s favorite was Cole’s jazzy version.

Why do I tell you the backstory of Don Gardner’s, “All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth?” Because it’s a wonderful example of how inspiration is present in the day to day. It also shows how our dreams and goals often take time to develop and sometimes need a little nudge.

In 1995 Don told the alumni newsletter of his West Chester University School of Music, “I was amazed at how that silly little song was picked up by the whole country.” Don received royalties on his song until the day he died at age 91, but more importantly, he lived knowing, as a local newspaper printed, “ Gardner captured a universal moment in childhood and turned it into a lasting memory.”

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Bobbie Tennant has learned the key to making a good fruitcake is not to make a fruitcake!

Start with a pound cake and add any combination of fruits and nuts that you and your family enjoy.This recipe started out as a Christmas bread over 40 years ago and I kept adding dried fruits until it’s one of the best Holiday cakes you’ll ever serve.

1 cup butter, softened 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 4 whole eggs, beaten 2 1/4 cups flour, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup chopped candied pineapple

Fruited Pound Cake

1/2 cup chopped candied red cherries Grated rind of one lemon 1/2 cup golden seedless raisins 1/2 cup chopped dates 1/2 cup chopped pecans Confectioner’s sugar Decorate with cherries, pecans, candied pineapple

Cream butter and cream cheese. Gradually add sugar.

Beat until light and fluffy and sugar is dissolved.

Add eggs one at a time, beat well after each addition.

Combine 1 3/4 cups flour and baking powder.

Gradually add dry to creamed mixture.

Beat until well blended.

Dredge rind, candied fruit, raisins, dates and pecans in flour left.

Stir to coat well. Stir into batter.

Spoon into greased/floured pan.

Bake at 325°F 1 hour/20 minutes.

NOTE: Using 4 to 5 mini-loaf pans?

Bake at 325°F 35 to 40 minutes.

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Bobbie Morris of Mocksville likes to cook, that’s for sure…when we were making arrangements to print her recipe for a Red Beans and Rice dish, she had several other recipes she offered to share.

I hope to try all of them. Did try my hand at this recipe and enjoyed it very much, thanks Bobbie!

Bobbie says, "The recipe is one of my own...it is one of my husband's favorites and I make it year round but mostly in the winter. We will be celebrating our 55th wedding anniversary in February, 2019, and he says his favorite restaurant is Home! I made the red beans and rice last night!"

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foodsandflavors~™ cookbook collector with Caroline Donalson Recipes from the Hearts of Family and Friends is a collection of recipes put together with love to honor June Littlefield by her family and friends at Yadkin Nursing Care Center.

Staff recall June's four year battle with pancreatic cancer, her strength and continued faith. She was the one who decorated the halls for holidays.

June compiled her family’s cookbook. When she passed, employees combined June’s family recipes with staff and resident recipes to make Recipes from the Hearts of Family and Friends. They dedicated the finished product to June who passed only days after getting to see the new cookbook published in her honor.

The proceeds have been earmarked for the Center’s library—named and dedicated to the much missed June Littlefield.

You can buy a copy of Recipes from the Hearts of Family and Friends at the “General Store" inside the Yadkin Nursing Care Center in Yadkinville, Hwy. Old 421W for $10. Recipes is dotted with photos of June and others as dividers. The 3-ring binder format is wonderful to work with.

When you tire of turkey and ham, try some of these recipes for variety.

Poppyseed Chicken Casserole submitted by Audrey Nowlin, Therapy Department 3 chicken breasts 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream 1 stick margarine 1 to 2 sleeves of ritz crackers 1 Tablespoon poppyseed Cook chicken in crock pot 4 to 6 hours.

Shred chicken/place in oven safe bowl.

Mix soup and sour cream.

Place on top of chicken.

Melt margarine.

Mix with 1/2 to 1 sleeve crackers.

Place over top of chicken; mix.

Sprinkle poppyseed over dust, Bake at 350°F 30 minutes.

Can top casserole with crumbled crackers.

Herb Roasted Salmon Fillets submitted by Terri Hemric, RN 4 salmon fillets (6-ounces each) 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried, crushed rosemary 1 Tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Preheat oven to 425°F. Place salmon in greased 15x10x1-inch baking dish. (skin side down) Combine remaining ingredients.

Spread over fillets.

Roast 15 to 18 minutes or til salmon is flaky.

Be sure not to overcook.

Pork Chop with Rice submitted by Nancy Gray, Dietary 4 to 6 pork chops 1 cup rice 1 can mushroom soup 1 can cream of celery soup Salt and pepper to taste 1 can water Combine all ingredients except meat.

Put in medium casserole dish.

Place meat on top of rice.

Cover with foil.

Cook at 250°F 4 hours or 350°F 1 1/2 hours.

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foodsandflavors~™ cookbook collector with Caroline Donalson Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church, Taste and See that the Lord is Good

Beautiful Bounty is a collection of recipes from the UMW of the church and surrounding area. Cooks from Dandridge, Tennessee, that’s correct, that’s Bush’s Bean territory and factory with a fantastic store/eatery offering, yes, the newest sampling of New Bush’s Beans. This was my second trip and I enjoyed the shop (inside the Bush’s Visitor Center) just as much as the first trip with a hands-on museum and theatre showing a biopic movie of the Bush’s family business. Outside are two free wooden cutouts of Jay and Duke for cute photo opps.

Tours of the actual factory don’t exist, but you’ll find the movie is better!

Beautiful Bounty is a very appealing cookbook with my preferred sturdy, wide plastic binding. The variety of recipes will give you lots to add to your family’s menu. It costs $13.99 and is available from the church: 865-509-7851 or the Bush’s Beans gift shop: 865-509-3077.

Corn Dog Bake...this is a quick

Pork Chop Casserole

Pasta Pie

and appealing recipe to add to your kids’ repertoire of meal possibilities.

The more cooking opportunities you share with your kids, no one in your family will ever go hungry! And when they go off to college, you can rest easy, if they have the ingredients, they can impress their friends with a satisfying, healthy meal.

1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup 1 cup water 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can beef broth 1 (6-ounce) box long grain/wild rice 6 thick pork chops, rinsed & left damp

1/2 pound sausage 1 small box pepperoni 1 small onion, chopped finely 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped 1 jar Traditional Ragu Pizza Quick Sauce 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 pound Penne pasta 1 packet Italian seasoning

1 box Jiffy corn muffin mix 1/2 cup milk 1 pound hot dogs Vegetable spray Preheat oven to 425°F. Mix cornbread mix and milk.

Cut hot dogs into bite-size pieces.

Stir together. Bake in a non-stick sprayed square dish until browned, approximately 20 minutes.

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Preheat oven to 350°F. Place flour in a shallow dish; add pork chops; turn to coat.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown chops for 5 or 6 minutes on each side.

Combine the remaining ingredients in a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Place browned chops over the rice mixture.

Cover dish with aluminum foil.

Bake for 1 hour or until no pink remains in the pork chops.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta according to box directions. Cook sausage and drain.

Sauté peppers and onions. Drain pasta/put in a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Stir in sausage, pepperoni, peppers and onions. Pour in pizza sauce. Rinse jar with small amount of water; add to dish. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.

Stir all together; top with cheese. Bake to bubbly and cheese is melted.

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On the cover of our latest cookbook, One Last Sweet Bite! you see our handsome first born grandson. Dylan, now almost 5, is devouring his mom’s homemade peanut butter cookies. A nice warm peanut butter cookie would hit the spot right now, wouldn’t it? the recipe is inside the cookbook!

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one Last Sweet bite!

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foodsandflavors~™ in Amanda’s Kitchen This is a super easy and inexpensive holiday treat! Make several for Christmas gifts for your friends - a small cello bag and a festive bow is all you need, or keep on a serving plate Christmas morning for the kids!

Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

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Amanda Joyner 1 (17.5-ounce) bag of double chocolate cookie mix 1 egg 1 stick of butter 3 drops of peppermint extract 2 cups of white chocolate peppermint chunks

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Combine cookie mix, egg, and room temperature stick of butter.

Once combined, add peppermint extract (be careful not to add too much, it's strong!)

Add chocolate peppermint chunks easily with a spatula.

By hand roll into 12 equal balls.

Put on a parchment lined baking pan.

Bake at 325°F for 10 to 12 minutes.

Take out of the oven.

Gently slam the pan on the counter to loosen cookies.

I usually add a few extra chocolate peppermint pieces by hand to the cookies!

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foodsandflavors~™ Jan Kelly Quick and Easy, But Elegant, Desserts!

Jan Kelly

WRITER & PHOTOS

Jan Kelly NC Egg Association

We all are looking for something a little special for the holidays. But with time constraints, we would really like something quick and easy to prepare. So how about using the blender for a couple of quick and easy desserts? Pumpkin Protein Pudding and Chocolate Mocha Pudding will both make a statement and get rave reviews from friends and family.

Both desserts can be enhanced with whipped cream and garnished with nuts, and served in all sizes and shapes of dishes, depending on how "fancy" you want to get. As an added bonus, since Pumpkin Protein Pudding is only semisweet, it could actually be served as a side dish (without the whipped cream) Think baked turkey, roasted chicken or succulent pork with a side of pumpkin instead of sweet potatoes. And if you insist on adding those mini marshmallows for a broiled topping, go for it!

Holidays are fun times to experiment in the kitchen and bring smiles to everyone at the dinner table. You may even find these two recipes in demand later in the year as well!

Chocolate Mocha Pudding Yield: 4 servings

1 (6-ounce) package real semisweet chocolate chips 3 Tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup coffee 4 eggs 1/2 teaspoon EACH vanilla, rum or brandy extract Whipped cream, optional Pulverize chocolate chips in a blender or food processor. Stop blender once or twice to scrape sides.

Put coffee, sugar and eggs in a saucepan, stirring constantly while you heat to steaming.

You don't want to scramble the eggs, but if they accidentally form soft curds, that's OK, the blender will take care of them.

Add the coffee/sugar/egg mixture to the pulverized chocolate chips.

Blend well.

Add the extract to the chocolate mixture; mix.

Pour into individual containers (wine glasses work well.)

Chill a few hours or overnight.

When chilled, the pudding will be as thick as baked custard.

It may be served with whipped cream and garnished with chopped nuts, if desired. Also, recipe can easily be doubled.

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Pumpkin Protein Pudding Yield 6 custard cups or one 9" pie/casserole 1/3 cup chopped nuts 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 4 eggs 1 (5-ounce) can evaporated milk 1 (16-ounce) can pumpkin Whipped cream garnish, optional.

Additional chopped nuts for garnish, optional.

Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Spray bakeware with non-stick cooking spray.

Spoon chopped nuts into bottom of baking dish or custard cups.

In small bowl, combine sugar and the four spices.

Add sugar and spice mixture to blender with remaining ingredients. Cover and blend at low speed for 1 minute, scraping down sides as necessary.

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Pour 2/3 cup mixture into custard cups or casserole over the nuts.

Bake 35 to 40 minutes for custard cups or 50 to 55 minutes for casserole, until knife inserted near center comes out clean.

Serve warm or cover and refrigerate until serving.

Garnish with whipped cream and nuts if desired.

Tony Hamby’s SPICED APPLES 2 cups water I use this during the holidays, ¾ cup red-hot candies especially Christmas events.

1/3 cup sugar 6 medium tart apples, peeled and quartered In a large saucepan, over medium heat, bring water, candies and sugar to a boil, stirring constantly until candies and sugar are dissolved. Reduce heat and carefully add apples. Cook uncovered until apples are tender.

Cool slightly. With a slotted spoon, transfer apples to a serving dish; pour sugar syrup over apples.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

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Steve Potts and Dwayne Stanley in front of their dehydrator.

Made in the Yadkin Valley

Family Recipe – Good Business Dwayne Stanley and Steve Potts worked together in a small-town hospital.

Steve for 35 years and Dwayne with 20 years of service when the hospital was closed.

Both men moved on to new work so it was a nice surprise when they decided to start a business of their own. “Who would ever have thought that sharing a bag of my dad’s deer jerky would spark the idea? Well, it did!”

Dwayne recalls.

In 2015, while enjoying some of Dennis Stanley’s deer jerky, he, Steve and Dwayne agreed his jerky was very good and would be good made out of a good cut of lean beef. Experimentation started with 100% top round beef.

Steve and Dwayne worked to perfect just the right marinade to make this high-protein snack.

Then came the research on starting a small business. Requirements for preparing food for human consumption was “Astounding!” Dwayne declared.

“Even the recipe, labels and bags had to be approved by the NCDA,” said Steve. After months of trial and error and with the help of the University of Wisconsin, Circle J Beef Jerky became a reality. Into the picture came Donna Marie James as plant manager, product manufacturer and your contact person. Every process of marinating and dehydrating to the final product is closely scrutinized by state inspectors.

Currently Circle J Beef Jerky comes in three flavors: Original (a warm recipe from Dennis), Teriyaki and Hot (very!).

Future plans call for more flavors and more distributors.

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Delicious strips of top round beef, marinated for 24 hours, await packaging to head for store shelves as Circle J Beef Jerky.

You can find Circle J Beef Jerky at the following Yadkin Valley stores: The Hitchin’ Post, Dobson; Cutters, Yadkinville; Combs Butcher Shop, Elkin; Courtney General Store, Yadkinville; DJ Galaxy, Boonville;

Dishers Meat Packing Co., Yadkinville; Foothills Grocery, Thurmond; Sadie’s, Mocksville; Galaxy, Mount Airy; 601 Convenience Store, Yadkinville.

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foodsandflavors~™ Carmen Long

Turkey Traditions Carmen Long

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Carmen Long Family and Consumer Agent N.C. Cooperative Extension Surry & Alleghany county centers.

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The sight and smell of a juicy, lightly browned turkey says the holidays are here and it is time to eat! In many families, ours included, it just wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without a turkey on the table surrounded by all the traditional side dishes.

One of our family’s favorite Thanksgiving stories happened when we were hosting an exchange student from Germany. Our student, Gordon, loved to eat and at 6’8” tall, he had lots of space to fill. Turkey is not as common in Germany so it was a treat which Gordon really liked. After everyone had served themselves and some had gone back for seconds, Gordon picked up the turkey platter and asked, “Anyone want any more?" We looked at each other with surprise as he proceeded to rake the remaining turkey from the platter onto his plate and ate every bite.It was a lot of fun and made us especially appreciative of our forefathers, their courage and sacrifices to share our first Thanksgiving and the many traditions with someone who had never previously celebrated the holiday.

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When life gives you scraps–make a quilt!

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More and more often I hear people talk about going out to eat for Thanksgiving. It is easier to eat out than to cook but I would miss one of the best parts of the holidays, leftovers. I really like opening the refrigerator after a holiday meal and seeing it filled with delicious foods. I enjoy the opportunity to eat many of my favorite things another time.

Some of them even taste better the second time and when I am not feeling as stuffed as the turkey.

Our family does eat turkey more than just during the holidays. A turkey breast doesn’t take long to cook and is a versatile healthy protein. Of course you are aware of fresh pre-stuffed turkeys but keep in mind if not handled properly, any harmful bacteria that may be in the stuffing can multiply very quickly. The USDA recommends only buying frozen pre-stuffed turkeys that display the USDA or State mark of inspection of the packaging. These turkeys are safe because they have been processed under controlled conditions. DO NOT THAW before cooking. Cook from the frozen state. Follow package directions for proper handling and cooking.

For optimum safety, stuffing a turkey is not recommended. For more even cooking, it is recommended you cook your stuffing outside the bird in a casserole. Use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature of the stuffing. The stuffing must reach a safe minimum internal temperature of 165°F. Once your turkey is cooked, for quality, let the turkey stand for 20 minutes before carving to allow juices to set. The turkey will carve more easily.

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Tips on storing your leftovers suggest you— Discard any turkey, stuffing and gravy left out at room temperature longer than 2 hours; 1 hour in temperatures above 90°F. Divide leftovers into smaller portions, refrigerate or freeze in covered shallow containers for quicker cooling.

Use refrigerated turkey, stuffing and gravy within 3 to 4 days.

If freezing leftovers, use within 2 to 6 months for best quality.

NCSU Cooperative Extension Med Instead of Meds curriculum suggests eating healthy protein such as turkey or chicken two times a week. The following recipes, which use pre-cooked turkey, make meal prep so easy.

You can substitute your extra turkey in any recipe which calls for chicken, making delicious sandwiches, soups, salads and casseroles.

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Turkey Tetrazzini 1 (7-ounce) box of spaghetti, cooked (can use whole grain) 1 Tablespoon olive oil ¼ cup chopped celery 2 Tablespoons chopped onion 2 Tablespoons chopped pepper (yellow, red or green) 2 cups chopped turkey (can substitute chicken) 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 cup reduced fat milk 1 small can of mushrooms, drained

Sauté celery, onions and pepper in olive oil.

Mix together soups and milk.

Stir in cooked vegetables, spaghetti, turkey and mushrooms.

Put into a greased casserole dish Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.

Note: Use reduced sodium soups to lower sodium content.

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Zesty Turkey Breast 1 turkey breast 1 Tablespoon pepper 1 teaspoon curry powder 2 teaspoon. garlic powder 2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 2 teaspoon celery seed 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon ground mustard ¼ teaspoon ground allspice 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth Combine all spices.

Mix well.

Place turkey in a roasting pan.

Use a rack for turkey.

Rub with spice mixture.

Add broth to the pan.

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Baste every 30 minutes.

Bake uncovered at 350°F 2 to 3 hours.

(Or until a meat thermometer reaches 165°F.) Let stand for 20 minutes after removing from oven to allow juices to set and to make carving easier.

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Turkey-Vegetable Bake 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced ¾ cup red or yellow sweet pepper, chopped ½ cup onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tablespoons olive oil ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 cups fat-free milk 1 (10-ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain 2 cups cooked brown or white rice 2 cups cooked turkey or chicken, chopped ½ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (2 ounces)

Easy Turkey Salsa Soup Just mix all the ingredients together and heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste and top with grated cheese if desired.

In a 12-inch skillet cook and stir mushrooms, sweet pepper, onion and garlic hot oil over medium heat until tender.

Stir in flour, salt, thyme and black pepper.

Slowly stir in milk.

Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.

Stir in spinach, rice, turkey and ¼ cup of the Parmesan cheese.

Put into a 2-quart rectangular baking dish.

Sprinkle remaining cheese.

Bake, covered, at 350°F 20 minutes.

Uncover; bake 10 minutes (heated through).

Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

6 serving

1 (16-ounce) jar (2 cups) mild, chunky salsa 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained

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2 cups chopped, cooked turkey 1 quart (4 cups) low sodium chicken broth Salt and pepper (preferably freshly ground pepper) Grated cheddar cheese (optional) Use a Dutch oven.

Combine salsa, corn, black beans, turkey, chicken broth.

Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat.

Simmer for 5 minutes.

Salt and black pepper to taste.

Top with grated cheddar cheese.

For best safety and quality, eat within 3 to 4 days.

Can be frozen.

Avoid leaving at room temperature more than 2 hours.

Reheat leftover soup until it is steaming hot throughout (165F.) Recipe makes about 2 quarts or four 2-cup servings.

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Turkey Reuben 2 cups packaged shredded cabbage with carrot (coleslaw mix) 2 Tablespoons bottled reduced-calorie clear Italian salad dressing or white wine vinaigrette salad dressing 2 Tablespoons bottled reduced-calorie Thousand Island salad dressing 8 1/2 - inch thick slices rye bread ½ pound of sliced, cooked turkey breast 4 slices provolone cheese (4 ounces) 1 medium tomato, sliced Cucumber spears (optional)

In a medium bowl, combine coleslaw mix and Italian salad dressing; set aside.

Spread Thousand Island salad dressing on one side of each bread slice.

Place four of the bread slices, dressing sides up, on a work surface; top with turkey,

cheese, tomato, and coleslaw mixture.

Top with remaining bread slices, dressing sides down.

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If desired, serve with cucumber spears.

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Cookies for

Santa

It just wouldn't seem like Christmas if we didn't have cookies to leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve…for the kids, of course! Cookies are fantastic to have on hand when folks drop in, to decorate the tree or to give in gift baskets during the holidays. If you are planning a gathering, there’s nothing more festive than a favorite platter filled with a variety of sweet things to serve with egg nog, coffee or tea.

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Cinnamon Cookies

Coconut Brownies

Peanut Puffs

1 cup margarine 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 3/4 cups plain flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar Maraschino cherries Mixture for rolling…

2 Tablespoons granulated sugar 1 Tablespoon cinnamon

1 1/2 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs, beaten 2/3 cup melted butter 2/3 cup flaked coconut 1 teaspoon almond extract 3 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted

3/4 cups margarine 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar 2 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup salted peanuts, finely chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla Confectioner’s sugar to roll cookies

Cream margarine and sugar.

Add eggs; beat well.

Sift dry ingredients; add to mixture.

Roll into balls; walnut size.

Roll balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Bake at 400°F on ungreased pan 10 minutes.

Remove from oven.

Top with quartered cherry slice.

Return to oven to brown.

Sift dry ingredients together.

Add sugar to eggs, beat well.

Add butter; blend.

Add dry ingredients.

Pour 1/3 of batter into a bowl.

Add coconut and almond extract to 1/3; hold.

Add melted chocolate to other 2/3 batter.

Spread in greased pan.

Drop teaspoonfuls of coconut mixture over chocolate.

Spread into a thin layer.

Bale at 350°F 35 minutes.

Cool and cut into squares.

Cream shortening, peanut butter, salt.

Gradually add 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar.

Blend well.

Add vanilla, nuts.

Mix well.

Blend in flour.

Mix thoroughly.

Pinch off bit of dough.

Roll into small ball.

Bake at 375°F 12 to 15 minutes.

Remove from oven.

Roll in sugar.

Roll in sugar again when cool.

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Chocolate Drops…"rich and delicious"

Honey Drops

3 cups light brown sugar 1 cup shortening 4 eggs 4 squares bitter chocolate 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon vanilla

3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1/4 cup honey 2 1/4 cups sifted flour

Cream sugar and shortening.

Add eggs, one at a time, mix well after each addition.

Sift flour and soda together.

Add to shortening mixture; mix well.

Add melted chocolate and vanilla.

Blend well. (Batter will be thin) Drop by teaspoon on ungreased sheet.

Bake at 375°F about 15 minutes.

Cool on wire rack.

Cream butter and sugar thoroughly.

Beat egg yolk and orange rind.

Blend in honey.

Sift dry ingredients together.

Beat dry and butter mixtures gradually.

Drop by teaspoons on cookie sheet 2” apart.

Flatten with floured fork.

Brush with egg white.

Sprinkle with red or green colored coconut.

Bake at 350°F 8 to 12 minutes.

Remove from sheet; cool on wire rack.

NOTE: A cup of chopped nuts may be added to batter if desired.

2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and mace 1 egg white, slightly beaten Shredded coconut

NOTE: To color coconut, sprinkle a few drops of red or green food coloring over coconut. Toss with fork until evenly colored.

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The holidays are upon us and the gatherings and parties will soon be, too! Do you hustle and bustle about trying to prepare every dessert and appetizer imaginable?

Does the stress of having a perfect Norman Rockwell setting create a tense and often exhausting holiday?

Let’s break that mold and work towards a simpler, less time consuming gathering that will still bring back good memories for years to come.

Start with rethinking your menu and choosing foods that require less time for preparation and less hassle in clean-up.

For a simpler party, buffets are a good way to serve everyone in a casual, relaxed atmosphere and give you extra time to decorate your table

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Try the following easy and quick recipes for a new twist on entertaining.

Many of these appetizers can be prepared ahead.

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4 to 6 English muffins, sliced into quarters 1 stick margarine, softened 1 (7-ounce) jar cheese spread 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 12 ounces crabmeat Grind crabmeat in food processor.

Mix ingredients together.

Spread on muffin wedges.

Broil until they bubble, (slightly browned-10 minutes).

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Spray mini-muffin pan with non-stick spray.

Fill muffin cups with salsa mixture.

Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until center is set.

Let cool in pan 5 minutes.

Remove.

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Spread tops with a small amount of sour cream.

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Ham and Cheese Blitz 1 can pizza crust 1 (8-ounce) can crescent rolls 1 (6-ounce) package thin sliced smoked deli ham 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Ranch dressing Pizza sauce

Roll out dough.

Arrange the slices.

Top with cheese.

Roll into a log shape.

Bake at 400°F for 25 to 30 minutes.

Let cool and slice.

Serve with choice of dressing or sauce.

Chicken Stars

Sausage Wraps 2 (8-ounce) cans crescent rolls 48 fully cooked, small smoked sausage links

1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cooked and shredded 1 cup ranch dressing 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon chili powder 1 chopped red Bell pepper 1 (8-ounce) package shredded Mexican blend cheese 24 Wonton wrappers

Combine all ingredients except wrappers.

Spray a mini-muffin pan.

Fill with wrappers.

Bake empty at 350°F 5 minutes.

Fill with chicken mix.

Bake 5 more minutes.

Heat oven to 375°F. Separate dough into 8 triangles.

Cut each triangle lengthwise into thirds.

Place sausage on shortest side of each triangle.

Roll up from shortest side to opposite point.

Bake on ungreased cookie sheets 12 to 15 minutes.

Remove from oven when golden brown.

Serve warm with honey mustard or barbecue sauce.

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excellent dip for any kind of fruit 1 cup sour cream 1 small box instant vanilla pudding 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, UNDRAINED 1 cup milk 2 cups shredded coconut Mix all ingredients together.

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Salmon Ball

1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened 1 (16-ounce) can red salmon, DRAINED Worcestershire sauce to taste Parsley flakes Chopped pecans to taste

Blend softened cream cheese with salmon.

Season with Worcestershire to taste.

Shape into a ball.

Cover with plastic wrap.

Refrigerate.

Mix parsley flakes and pecans.

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1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened 1 (8-ounce) sour cream 1 (3-ounce) jar dried beef, rinsed and chopped 2 Tablespoons green Bell pepper, chopped 1 1/2 Tablespoons minced onion 1 teaspoon garlic powder Pepper to taste

1 (16-ounce) sour cream 1 package ranch dip/dressing 1/2 to 3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese 2 cups pre-cooked bacon pieces Mix all ingredients together.

Chill.

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Place in a 1-quart baking dish.

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Remove from heat when bubbly.

Serve warm/crackers or raw vegetables.

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foodsandflavors ~™ Laura Mathis

Laura Mathis

cloves WRITER

Laura Mathis

Cloves are the aromatic buds of from the evergreen tree family. Eucalyptus is another well known member of this group. Cloves were named from the Latin word “clavus,” which means “nail” as dried cloves feature a head with a tapered stem, resembling a nail. The evergreen plant grows in tropical and subtropical conditions and is commercially harvested in areas such as Bangladesh, Indonesia and India. Cloves are available throughout the year due to different harvest seasons in different countries.

People use various parts of the plant, including the dried bud, stems and leaves to make medicine. Oil from cloves is famous for its medicinal properties. Early research shows applying clove oil or clove oil gel directly to the skin can repel mosquitoes for up to 5 hours. As with most essential oils, it is best to mix the oil with a carrier oil such as coconut or olive oil before applying to the skin, unless otherwise directed.

Several other health benefits from using cloves are because it contains high amounts of antioxidants, which are ideal for protecting the organs from the effects of free radicals, especially the liver. Cloves also possess anti-inflammatory and painkilling properties, which is why they aid in reducing tooth pain.Cloves also work as an expectorant, loosening mucus in the throat and esophagus so you can cough it up. An easy way of doing this is by making a batch of homemade Russian Tea. Warm it and sip it throughout the day when you’re suffering with cold symptoms.

Nutritionally, cloves are an excellent source of manganese, as well as fiber, vitamin K and C, calcium and magnesium.

(It is always wise to clear with your doctor taking any substances besides your prescribed meds to avoid any conflicting and possible side affects) Used in toothpaste, soaps, cosmetics, perfumes, cloves are also used in cigarettes.

Clove cigarettes, also called kreteks, generally contain 60 to 80% tobacco and 20 to 40% ground clove.

We enjoy a homemade room spray using clove essential oil. I use a small spray bottle and fill it 2/3 full of water, 1/3 with rubbing alcohol and then add 15 to 20 drops of pure clove oil. Sometimes I add cinnamon oil for added fragrance. The spray acts as a natural room deodorizer and disinfectant with no added chemicals.

When cooking with cloves, use the spice sparingly. Cloves are known for its intensity, which means you will need to be careful with how much of it you use.

Cloves will continue to release volatile oils throughout the cooking process. The result of cooking cloves for too long can be the same as adding too many cloves to your dish. When using whole cloves to flavor your dish, remember to remove them before serving.

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4 cups water 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 cup orange juice 2 Tablespoons honey

1 cinnamon stick 2 teaspoons whole cloves 4 black tea bags

Combine the water with lemon juice, orange juice, honey, cinnamon stick and cloves in a saucepan.

Bring to a boil.

Remove from heat.

Add tea bags.

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Pour through a strainer.

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Holiday Sides Are you up to trying new exciting recipes with your holiday menu?

Be brave—step out of the box with tradition and add something other than traditional mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes with marshmallows and green beans! If your family would disown you without white potatoes on the Thanksgiving or Christmas table try this potato casserole.

Caramelized Brussel Sprouts with Lemon 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 cups Brussel Sprouts, rinsed, trimmed, halved lengthwise Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 Tablespoons water 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice Lemon zest Heat 3 Tablespoons oil in a large skillet.

Arrange sprouts, single layer, cut side down.

Drizzle with remaining oil.

Sprinkle with salt & pepper.

Cover; cook 3 minutes until slightly tender.

Remove cover; increase heat slightly.

When cut sides are carmelized toss with lemon juice.

Sprinkle with more salt, pepper to taste.

Sprinkle with lemon zest.

Roasted Vegetables It’s easy to double or triple this recipe depending on the number of people you will serve.

The more different veggies the better—turnips, onions, peppers, beets, carrots, potatoes the more flavorful the mix.

4 cups of chopped or sliced veggies 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tablespoons powdered ranch dressing mix 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary Line a large cookie sheet with foil.

Spray the foil.

Spread out the veggies.

Toss to be sure each has some olive oil coverage.

Bake at 425°F 45 minutes to 1 hour or until tender.

Potato Casserole 4 pounds potatoes 1 (8-ounce) block soft cream cheese 1 (8-ounce) sour cream 2 teaspoons salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup chopped chives 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 Tablespoon butter

Cook potatoes, drain and peel.

Cream potatoes.

Add cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper, chives.

Pour into greased baking dish.

Dot with paprika and butter.

Bake at 350°F 30 minutes.

Wild Rice Medley… quick, easy and delectable!

1 box wild rice 1/2 to 3/4 cup dried cranberries 1/2 to 3/4 cup pear preserves 1/2 cup pecans Prepare wild rice according to directions.

Substitute low sodium chicken broth for cooking water.

When rice is done, toss in cranberries and pear preserves.

Finally, toss in chopped pecans.

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Cranberry Tea

3 cups unsweetened pineapple juice 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 cups cranberry cocktail juice 2 cups brown sugar 1 stick cinnamon, broken up

1 pound fresh cranberries 2 quarts water 6 cinnamon sticks 4 whole cloves 1 (12-ounce) can frozen orange juice 2 cans water 1 (6-ounce) can frozen lemonade 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

delicious for any day 2 1/2 cups instant hot chocolate 2 cups non-dairy creamer 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup instant coffee granules 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 to 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cloves Pinch of salt is optional Mix all ingredients together.

Store in airtight container.

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Fill with boiling water.

Combine ingredients except spices in a percolator.

Put spices in the basket.

Allow percolator to go through “perk” cycle.

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Combine all ingredients.

Until ready to use, store tightly sealed.

Can be frozen.

Use 4 Tablespoons for 6 cups of coffee.

Combine cranberries, 2 quarts water, cinnamon and cloves.

Boil until cranberries pop.

Strain into large container.

Add frozen orange juice & 3 cans water.

Stir.

Add frozen lemonade and sugar.

Stir until dissolved.

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foodsandflavors ~™ Yadkin Valley Wines Wine is Made to Pair with Food...

Tasting wine is great, Sipping wine is better, Pairing wine with food is the best!

WRITER & PHOTO

John Byrd

The essence of a good wine is to be paired with a great meal. This is, of course, a subjective topic in that everyone has different taste preferences and different foods they like to consume.

Many grape varietals create the same basic tasting characteristics regardless of which wine region they are grown. This makes it easier to comment on some basic pairing ideas for food.

Below are some ideas for Varietal pairings: Chambourcin: Lighter meats, great with smoked meats, BBQ Chardonnay: Fatty Fish or Fish in rich sauces such as Alfredo Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blends : Juicy Red Meats such as steak, lamb, and prime rib Pinot Grigio, Pinot, Gris, Light White Blends: Light Seafood dishes with shrimp, scallops, light white fish Sangiovese: Traditional red sauce pasta dishes and pizza Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier: The salad and cheese wines Riesling, Vouvray, Lightly sweet white wines: Spicy Thai food, or Indian dishes

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Finally, my down and dirty wine pairing tips I share on our wine tours: The wine should be more acidic than the food.

The wine should be sweeter than the food.

The wine should have the same intensity of flavors as the food.

Red wines pair best with bold flavored sauces and meats.

White wines pair best with light intensity meats such as fish or chicken.

Dry wines are best balanced with fat.

It is better to match the wine with the sauce than the meat.

Remember as I said at the beginning, it’s your taste buds that dictate what wine you will like with which foods. Plan your meal in advance and buy your wine to match the food. Then all you have to do is sip and savour your meal.

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Candied Christmas Mix 5 cups Rice Chex cereal 5 cups Corn Chex cereal 4 cups Wheat Chex cereal 4 cups Oats & Honey granola 3 cups Honey Teddy Grahams 1 pound pecan halves 1 cup butter 3/4 cup light syrup 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup honey Combine first ingredients in roasting pan.

Mix butter and remaining ingredients in Dutch Oven.

Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat.

Simmer for 5 minutes, stir often.

Pour mixture over combined cereals.

Toss to coat; bake 1 hour at 325°F. Stir every 15 minutes; pour on wax paper to cool.

Gently separate with a spoon.

Store in airtight containers.

Christmas Salad…with beautiful colorful layers.

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1. I am a tuberous root with sweet moist flesh.

2. I am originally from Africa and am hardly sold in U.S. markets.

3. I am super sweet and can grow over 7’ in length.

Sweet Potato, Yam or Both Sweet potatoes and yams are constantly confused for one another, but the truth is what you even call a yam is most likely a sweet potato.

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4. My skin can range from thin and pale to dark and thick.

5. I am toxic when eaten raw, but perfectly safe when cooked.

ANSWERS 1. Both! Sweet potatoes and yams are considered tuberous roots and both are sweet and delicious.

2. Yam. Are you surprised? Yams grow in tropical climates, primarily in South America, Africa and the Caribbean.

3. Yam. They have a higher sugar content than sweet potatoes and can grow to be enormous.

4. Sweet potato. Paler skinned sweet potatoes have whiter flesh which is not as sweet and moist as the darker skinned, orange flesh sweet potatoes.

5. Yam. Unlike the sweet potato, yams must be cooked to be safely eaten. Preparation is a time-consuming process involving several minutes of pounding and boiling to remove toxins.

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A Night of Great Joy REVIEWER Cindy Martin With colorful illustrations and simple storytelling, artist Mary Engelbreit celebrates the Christmas season in this delightful picture book about Jesus’s birth. The story unfolds as the local elementary school prepares for the annual school Christmas pageant. The children take center stage and recreate that historic night in Bethlehem. From Mary and Joseph’s arrival to those gathered to gaze upon the Christ child, this inspiring tale paints a picture of the holy night Christ was born.

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Jacob’s Bell, A Christmas Story REVIEWER Barbara Norman It was a pleasure to hear Mocksville author, John Snyder, had released his second novel in October. His first novel was the popular The Golden Ring, A Christmas Story that he has since written a screenplay.

Jacob McCallum is the protagonist in the mid-40s. Once successful, he becomes a man who has lost everything—his wife, children, wealth and position. He relies on alcohol for over 20 years but ultimately decides he needs his children’s forgiveness. With the help of a dedicated pastor at the Salvation Army, Jacob is introduced to the Salvation Army Bell Ringers—all volunteers with purpose to help others. A little girl connects with Jacob as he stands on his corner. You walk with Jacob as he struggles to give up his addictions and regains his faith as the story deepens dramatically with an ending you will not see coming. You won’t want to put this one down until you finish reading it.

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Remembering William Liebenow WRITER/PHOTOS

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With eyes brimming with tears, family, friends and folks from all over the world gathered to bid a final farewell to Lieutenant Commander, United States Navy, William Frederick “Bud” Liebenow (1920 -2017) as he was laid to rest with full military honors on August 23, 2018, at Arlington National Cemetery.

On the unseasonably cool day with blue skies and sunshine, the mourners followed the caisson, a horse-drawn carriage bearing Liebenow’s ashes, to his gravesite located on a grassy knoll. It seemed only fitting Liebenow’s final resting place would be less than a mile away from his former Navy tent mate and friend, President John F. Kennedy, whom he rescued during the PT-109 incident.

Everyone was silent as the chaplain spoke. The 21-gun salute rang out, followed by taps. It was a particularly poignant moment when Lieutenant Danielle Garburino presented the folded American flag to Lucy Liebenow, Bud’s wife of nearly 75 years.

A reception for family and friends followed at the Holiday Inn at Ballston. Liebenow’s daughter Susan, son Mike, and author-friend Bridge Carney, spoke of his life and legacy.

“I’ve had many heroes in my life,” Susan recalled. “In addition to my father, there were stars like Elvis and Ricky Nelson. But as it turns out,” she continued, “they all had feet of clay. My dad was the only hero who never let me down.” “Dad enlisted in the Navy three weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor,” Mike explained. “Just before shipping out to the South Pacific, he married my mom and then he was off to war.”

Liebenow not only rescued Kennedy and his crew, he ran secret missions conveying spies and underground fighters between England and the French shore. Prior to the invasion of Normandy, his PT-199 escorted the main communications ship with the likes of Generals Eisenhower and Patton to their destinations. He also rescued 60 plus men from the sunken USS Corry during the D-Day Invasion. “Two of those men had to be resuscitated,” Bridge confided. “And the grandson of one of those men is here today.” For his valor, Liebenow earned a Bronze and Silver Star, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, and the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal.

When the war was over, Liebenow put all that behind him and really didn’t talk about his military career. “I was just doing my job,” he’d say.

This humble, brave man will forever be remembered for his military service, as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. Always, he will be our hero.

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There are more than enough activities kids can do to improve the environment throughout the year. Here are some activities you can do with your kids this winter season that can add up if we all start doing them.

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Just like humans, wildlife need food, water and shelter to live. Why not provide wildlife with two of their needs with the added benefit of cleansing the air and providing a sense of accomplishment for your kids? Trees and shrubs can still be planted in November and December as the ground is not typically frozen yet and the plants are going through dormancy. Dormancy means a plant drops leaves and flowers to spend energy on root development rather than growth above ground. Essentially they go to sleep from what we see or they may look dead.

Research shows planting bare root (yep, those sticks with tiny roots) or small pots up to a gallon are great sizes to install as those will have time to adjust to soil conditions and have better success in future growth. They’re also easier for your kids because they can dig smaller holes and before you know it in 2 to 3 years that tree or shrub will have a growth spurt. I remember one winter we planted a Japanese Maple in our woods. It’s now 10 to 15 feet tall. Another year we got a bunch of the neighbor kids to help dig a giant hole and planted a Christmas tree.

Unfortunately, it did not make it because it was a dry winter and we forgot to water it at least once per week.

For all those tree planters that love Dr. Seuss' Lorax, I made a Lorax face using a pumpkin stencil from the movie website and glued it to a beanie hat I made (http://www.theloraxmovie.com/pumpkin/lorax_pumpkin_stencil05.pdf) Fave plants that provide winter food: trees (Eastern Red Cedar, Oak, Sycamore), shrubs (Beautyberry, many Viburnums and Hollies), flowers (Coneflowers, Asters, Coreopsis, Goldenrod), grasses (Indian Grass and Bluestem). You can usually find these at local nurseries and garden stores. For more choices check out NC State’s Going Native website (https://projects.ncsu.edu/goingnative/index.html). N.C. Cooperative Extension has an urban wildlife series with all kinds of ideas for attracting butterflies and birds with native plants as well as providing natural habitat for amphibians and reptiles.

Since winter is the time when birds need seed the most, we’ve melted peanut butter onto pine cones and then rolled them in birdseed. Then we hung them up in our trees with colorful yarn. We’ve also poured melted peanut butter on the ends of evergreen branches and sprinkled birdseed onto it so it’s easy for birds but squirrels and chipmunks fall off. We’ve strung plain popcorn and orange slices on string and put on our shrubs, too.

Our leftover Christmas trees we stack up against the edge of the woods for wildlife shelter. It does look a little unusual on some of the branches in our front yard but I think by now my neighbors are used to some of the different things I do in my yard for wildlife or fun for my kid. If you have to worry about impressions, then find some places in the backyard. Wildlife will find a way to get to it. yad kin valley ma gaz ine.com

This is a great time of year to rake all the leaves and jump in them repeatedly.

Make a book of leaf types and try to identify them. We once made a tunnel out of weeds and fencing while another year we made a teepee with duct tape and bamboo we found on the side of the road (threw a tarp over the top). Then when you get tired of that, start a compost pile with all the organic materials.

Composting is something the whole family can do. You can use fancy containers but I prefer the ‘heave it and leave it’ in a pile method. Dead garden plants, spent perennials, grass clippings and fall leaves are excellent, abundant choices. Turning the pile in the winter is not necessary, since it may result in a loss of heat from the middle of the pile.

You can provide extra insulation by surrounding your bin with black bags of leaves, hay bales or covering with a tarp.

Start a pre-compost bucket by using a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid like a plastic cat litter container. Place inside vegetable scraps, egg shells, shredded bills and coffee grounds. You can add these materials to your outdoor bin whenever convenient or before your pre-compost bin gets too heavy.

Energy conservation helps your bill and use of the grid. Your kids can change out light bulbs or use a funky looking contraption that helps you clean refrigerator coils as well as inside of the drier. Kids can help find air leaks and drafts around windows and doors.

I’ve had my son help seal leaks with caulk rope or weather stripping wearing all the appropriate safety equipment.

There is also pre-formed foam insulation that goes behind switch plates and electrical plug in plates; very inexpensive and easy to install with a screw driver. Lastly we’ve added foam pipe insulation around any exposed pipe.

These activities were fun to do and improved energy efficiency.

I approach some of our mundane chores with a light heart and work on making it fun so kids often won’t notice they’re doing work. I know after about 30 minutes when my son has realized he was doing work and is now done. That’s okay, he contributed and I appreciate what he could do.

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Poinsettias...a flower with a past WRITER Delores Kincer PHOTOS Poinsettias have been a favorite for Christmas for centuries. But have you ever asked yourself how these magnificent flowers came to be? After all, it’s not like you see them growing everywhere. So where do they come from?

Well, let me assure you that its not a magical thing. Poinsettias grow natively in South America and Mexico as small trees. However, they are called “Cuetlaxochitl”. A name given by the ancient Aztecs. They only came to be here in America in the 1800s. That is when the first ambassador from the United States to Mexico, Joel Roberts Poinsett, became quite enamored with this beautiful plant during a visit to the Taxco del Alarcon region of Mexico. Poinsett had several greenhouses on his plantations in South Carolina and sent plants back

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to be propagated in 1825. After Poinsett returned to his home he began to send these plants to friends and botanical gardens. One of these friends was John Bartram. Bartram presented these flowers at the first Philadelphia flower show.

This is where Robert Buist first encountered the flower and became the first person to sell them under their botanical name “Euphorbia Pulcherrima” as cut flowers. It was then they became commonly known as the Poinsettia after the man who first brought them to the United States.

In the early 1900s, the Ecke family of southern California began to sell these beloved flowers as whole plants for landscaping and pots. Immigrating from Germany and starting a dairy farm and orchard, the Ecke family soon be-

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Through the years, grafting methods have been improved and are giving way to more hybridized species of the flower.

Today the poinsettia is not just a beautiful red Christmas bloomer. It comes in a wide variety of colors from pink to white and even some more novelty marbled colors. The poinsettia is the highest selling potted plant in the U.S today. Coming in at more than 34 million sales per year, 4.3 million of those are sold right here in North Carolina making our state the second largest producer in the country. With most of these sales taking place in the six weeks prior to Christmas. This

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according to the USDA Floriculture Statistics report in 2013.

The poinsettia has a very rich history and side stories too numerous to be included in one article. But the one story of the poinsettia that seems to be universal and perpetual is the story of Pepita. A poor Mexican girl who had no gift to present to the Christ child at Christmas. Not knowing what to do, she knelt by the roadside and gathered some weeds. Pepita was saddened and embarrassed at her humble offering and fought tears of shame as she entered the small village chapel. She remembered the words that her cousin Pedro had told her “even the humblest gift, if given in love, will be acceptable.” She felt her spirits rise as she laid the bouquet at the foot of the nativity. Suddenly the bouquet burst into beautiful blooms of red and all that witnessed were certain they had just seen a Christmas miracle right before their eyes. From that day on, the bright red flowers were known as the “Flores de Noche Buena” or “Flowers of the Holy Night” as they bloomed every year at Christmas time thus the legend of the poinsettia or “Christmas flower” was born.

So, this year as you contemplate your poinsettia purchase remember its humble beginnings. And it’s ties to famous names in history.

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Fragrance in the Winter Garden Often you want to hear or read about plants that give you four seasons of interest. When you think of winter, you think of plants with evergreen leaves or plants that offer interesting texture and form. Sometimes flowers are mentioned but rarely, do you see plants that provide fragrance during winter. I mean winter, not early spring, or late fall, I’m talking the months of January and February.

Chimonanthus praecox or wintersweet is probably a plant you never heard of.

It begins flowering as early as late December and lasts well into February. It’s a small to medium sized shrub reaching 15’ tall by 10’ wide. Clear green, oval to elliptical-shaped leaves are deciduous and turn yellow in fall. The leaves are arranged in an opposite pattern along the stem. It’s a rather boring looking plant during the summer months. But, come winter, buds open giving way to 1” waxy, soft yellow flowers with a hint of red in the center. The fragrance is heavenly. The cultivar, ‘Lutea’, comes in a much richer yellow color. Visit the Patio Terrace here at the garden to see the species in full bloom.

Most of us have heard of or are growing Edgeworthia chrysantha, paper plant.

A native to Japan, the fibers just under the bark layer are strong and are used in making banknotes or mitsumata paper (Japanese paper). Here in the states, we treat paper plant as an ornamental shrub. The small deciduous shrub naturally grows to the shape of a mushroom maturing at 5 to 6’ tall and wide. Little, yellow tubular, fragrant flowers are held upside down in clusters beginning in early to mid-February and lasting for a couple of weeks. In spring, soft green, donkey ear like leaves emerge offering an attractive addition all summer long.

Hamamelis is a small group of plants known as witchhazels with four species native to North America and one species native to Japan. On average, they will grow 15’ tall and wide. They offer a loose, open branch habit on v-shaped shrubs.

Most species have yellow or copper colored, spider-shaped flowers with purple and red hitting the market more recently. You know Spring is approaching once these gems finish flowering. Colleagues at the Scott Arboretum in Pennsylvania ranked the fragrance of the different species and cultivars. Of their findings, Hamamelis mollis ‘Wisley Supreme’ ranked high in fragrance. Whew! That is one of the chosen plants in the 200 foot border of the Mosaic Hedge confining our parking lot. yad kin valley ma gaz ine.com

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In keeping with the yellow theme, another fragrant, winter flowering plant is the Mahonia. There are 70 species native throughout the world. Be sure to do research as some have become garden thugs while others are garden prizes. Common names include Oregon grape, hollyleaved barberry, Oregon holly grape, Oregon holly and simply, mahonia. Mahonia x media hybrids are the more common varieties growing in the Piedmont of North Carolina. Place them in the back of the border and smell from a distance as the leaves often come with spines. Their upright, sweetly fragrant flowers are held above the leaves and glow in the woodland garden. Expect plants to reach 6’ tall and half as wide. To see a wide selection of Mahonia, visit the Miriana H. Qubein Botanical Garden & Arboretum throughout the campus at High Point University.

Winter can take a beating on all parts of the plants, especially on plants such as Camellias when budded or in bloom. In the Piedmont of North Carolina, temperatures fluctuate causing plants to flower prematurely only to be blasted by cold again. There are several species of plants with winter interest but it’s more amazing when they produce fragrant flowers and can withstand the harsh environment.

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As the air has become chillier and the days so very much shorter… we know winter is upon us. As we transition from sundresses, short sleeves and sandals to sweaters, gloves and boots, a closet cleanup is in order so your wardrobe will be ready for the next season.

Clearing out clothes that don’t fit or that you don’t like anymore will make it much easier to see what you have, identify gaps you should fill and make the whole process of getting dressed in the morning much simpler.

When was the last time you actually cleaned the closet itself?

Don’t forget to give a little love to the place that houses your favorite jeans, sweaters, handbags and shoes: Take everything out of the closet-put it on your bed or a hanging rack to cull unwanted things.

Wipe the closet walls, door, baseboards with a damp microfiber cloth.

Use a long-handled duster to dust the ceiling, walls and door jamb.

Clean the light fixture and switch plate in your closet.

Storing in plastic bins? Empty them; wipe them down as well. Make sure they are totally dry before refilling.

Vacuum the floor, including corners and molding. Actually mop hard flooring.

Now that the closet is clean, let’s fill it again. You know the drill: separate clothes into piles to keep, alter, clean or donate. Be honest!

If you are keeping items because of guilt or nostalgia—don’t! They’re using up space that could be taken up by things you’ll actually wear. Finally, move off-season clothes to storage or another closet.

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Christmas Train Ride to Grandmother’s WRITER

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It was the wee hours of the morning at the Waycross, Georgia train station.

We were waiting for the north bound Champion, going to Richmond to see Grandmother Bohlen for Christmas.

This would be my first train ride and the excitement was almost more than I could stand. Impatiently I asked my parents twenty questions. When will it be here? Is it on time? What time is it now?

Which way is it coming? How many questions can a 10-year old ask? I paced back and forth under the platform lights listening for the sound of the horn. My eyes searched the darkness hoping to be the first one to see the engine light in the distance.

Suddenly, with a thrill I could hear it and I could see the flickering light. Yes! She was rolling in with a roar, bell ringing. Looking up at the huge purple engine and string of cars passing in front of me I could feel a lump in my throat.

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“they don’t stop for long.” Someone helped us up into the silver coach and ushered us to our reserved seats. We had a set of facing chairs, perfect for my parents, little sister and me.

It was December, 1958 and I was riding the East Coast Champion to see my Grandmother. What a Christmas gift!

Not long after pulling out of the station a dining car attendant came by to take our breakfast order and give us our reservation time for the diner. Much to my dislike, Dad ordered oatmeal for all of us. My parents had hot coffee and we girls had orange juice. Thank goodness we had some toast to go along with our oatmeal. The dining car was wonderful with white tablecloths and shiny dishes.

I sat next to the window.

Further on up the line daddy took me to see the “observation car.” It was the last car on the train and had lots of windows and pretty seats. Watching through the oval windows at the very end of the coach, the rails we left behind faded into a long line of ribbon. I could hear and feel the click and rhythm of the

wheels and although I may not have realized it at the time, my love of trains had begun.

Grandmother’s house was beautiful—pretty floral pink and green wall paper, tall ceilings, oriental rugs and a elegant staircase. What I especially remember about her Christmas tree was that it had bubble lights and silver tinsel.

Daddy told me those lights were the kind he had when he was growing up.

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We only stayed a few days. Uncle Elwood drove us to the station late in the evening to catch the south bound train.

It was a night ride—so much of what I could see were lights from towns and houses. Daddy and I walked back to the rear of our coach and stepped out onto the platform between the coaches. Looking out into the cold night with wind in our faces we could see patches of snow along the tracks. That was quite an experience for me because only once in my life had I ever seen snow which I could barely remember.

Back at our seats, sleep fell over me till I was nudged.

The train would soon be arriving at Waycross and we needed to gather our belongs and move toward the exit door. The magic of this trip was over but the memory has lasted. Never underestimate what a simple life experience can mean to a young child. My parents and my grandmother, probably, without even giving it a thought, gave me one of the best Christmases of my whole life.

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COMMON CENTS

No charts, graphs or fancy words. Just common cents.

WRITER David L. May Jr. No charts, graphs or fancy words. Just common cents.

Take a look at the three simple guidelines below.

I’ve found them to be helpful in my financial life over the years.

• Avoid unnecessary debt • Live and give Generously • Spend Less than you make

AVOID (RUN FROM) UNNECESSARY DEBT

I’ve lived long enough now that I could write many pages and tell countless stories on this subject. Yes, I’m older and hopefully a little more discerning than I was in my younger days. I’ve also experienced the pain of debt and it is not fun!

I speak from experience here, so listen up please. I’m the government and I’m here to help. Just kidding, I’m not the government, but I do want to help.

First of all, what is debt? It’s what you owe someone else that you are obligated to pay. That’s just what comes to my mind when I think about debt. How do you get debt? You buy stuff and obligate yourself to pay back somebody else for stuff you couldn’t pay 100% for when you obligated yourself to somebody. Somebody could be your uncle, your dad, the bank, the credit union, the mortgage lender, the car lot, the furniture store, the list goes on. By the way, it’s real hard to live and give generously when you owe so many other somebodies! Well you can live, but it’s very stressful.

What’s unnecessary debt? You know, that debt I said to run from. I mean run as fast as Usain Bolt. And man let me tell you, that guy can run! Let me go back to my stories.

There will be no charts and graphs to look at in this article, just like I promised.

Let’s take a close look at John and Debbie. (Not their real names) John and Debbie were madly in love and wanted to get married. They had known each other for years and had graduated from the same high school. Sweethearts they were from the beginning to end. John was an automobile mechanic working at a well known car dealership in town knocking down about $45,000 a year. Not bad for a single fellow with no obligations. He was living at home with mom and dad, with no rent to pay and all the laundry he wanted done.

Thanks Mom! Yep, he had some jingle in his pocket on paydays. Now the lovely Debbie was working at a department

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store in the mall bringing home about $375 a week after the tax man got his share. She too was living at home, free from all electric bills, rent and the like.

They planned a June wedding at a fancy venue with a pristine lake as a back drop, the works. Needless to say, John and Debbie’s parents were a little nervous. But hey, this is a big deal! Spare no expense is their motto for their “babies.” John and Debbie were sure happy with it. Especially since they were not asked to write any checks or lay down a credit card of their own.

Well all is well as they were married in June and took that silver bird to that wonderful honeymoon paradise in Hawaii.

It was awesome, but fast forward a couple weeks.

Now they are back at home. John still has his job and she has hers. The blue skies and palm trees blowing in the breeze are wonderful memories. The tans are already starting to fade.

The difference is the obvious. They now have to go back to the job and start paying their own bills.

Let’s take a look as the story unfolds…

They wanted a nice place to live in and as convenient to their work as possible. It had to be in the same neighborhood as all the other people they knew. It had to be big enough for them and big enough for the little ones who might be coming along. Debbie wanted a nice nursery room and John really wanted a man cave so his friends could come over and watch the games. After all, that seemed reasonable. They both took a look at the checking and savings accounts and realized they didn’t have much money available to them. Where had it all gone? No matter, they both had a couple of credit cards they could use, if they needed to.

Debbie’s car was kind of old and John was getting tired of having to fix it all the time. Maybe they could get her something a little newer. She was tired of that old car! What would

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her friends think if she kept driving that old dented up car. Matter of fact, John really wanted a new truck. The truck he was driving now was given to him by his dad. He was confident he could get a good trade in at the dealership. The sales guy at the dealership where he worked had been all over John for months to trade his in and get that brand spanking new truck loaded to the hilt.

John had to admit it was sharp. It had leather interior a stereo system that was off the charts, navigation system and a big powerful engine. Wow, just what he was looking for! Only $675 monthly for 72 months and it was all his! They even threw in 0% financing. What a deal!

They told him he was going to get the employee discount. He worked hard and he believed the salesman when he shouted “You deserve it, John!”

How many of you could write the rest of this story? How many of you will say, this is my story! How many of you know people, even loved ones that are part of this story right now, today?

If I had a $1 for every real life John and Debbie I’ve worked with and tried to help, I’d book my next trip to Hawaii!

Let me finish this one for you… They bought a larger house in a neighborhood they couldn’t afford. They did it because the lender told them they more than qualified for the loan. John traded in his paid for truck for the shiny new truck at $675 monthly for 72 months. John picked up Debbie a new car at the same dealership. He was able to lease this one for $300 a month. First of all, do these decisions constitute unnecessary debt for these two love birds? If you answered no, please read this article 10 times and re-read for effect and application.

Let’s continue. About year later Debbie was with child and had to quit her job at the department store because of the morning sickness. This eliminated $1,500 from the family budget. Guess who picked up the slack?They also wanted furniture for the new house.

They were able to get a no interest loan for a whole house full of new furniture!

Their first payment was three years down the road. They figured they would pay off the loan before the first payment was due. Wow, what an awesome deal.

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As you are reading this true story, is it possible they paid it off before the interest and payments were due? Nope, it didn’t happen.

Unnecessary debt is a killer. The stress on the marriage between John and Debbie was enormous. Their relationship suffered. The new baby was in the house, but the home was not joyful.

Constant arguments about money and the lack of money were constantly ringing through the rooms of the new home.

John started working overtime to bring in more money. Debbie complained he was never home to help out with the baby. John and Debbie’s parents were worried. It was stressing them. They offered to give them money and help out.

A little help for all of us is nice and appreciated when we need it.John and Debbie were married now and wanted to make it on their own without con-

stant support from the parents.

They gave in and began accepting money from their parents. Soon enough, the parents were questioning every dollar they spent, where they were going, what they were doing and where they were spending their time. Debbie couldn’t even buy a pair of shoes without getting the third degree from her mom.

Now relationships were strained on all sides of the equation.

Unfortunately, they lost the house, the furniture, the cars and more importantly their marriage. What about the precious child that is in the middle of all this? Yes, unnecessary debt is a killer, in more ways than one.

John started missing work due to all the stress at home, got fired and moved out of the home. Debbie ended up at her parents with the baby. Could this have been avoided? I believe it could have

been, for sure.

John and Debbie were both great people from nice families. Unnecessary debt ruined their lives. They should have turned off the wants and focused on their needs.

Both of these young people had good jobs with a future. No, the cars were not new, but they were getting the job done. A less expensive home or a nice two bedroom apartment in a decent neighborhood close to work would have provided a nice safe place for the family at a reasonable cost. Some used functional furniture would have been more than sufficient. What would all my friends say? If they were really your friends, they would compliment you on how smart you are at being frugal and planning for the future. You don’t and shouldn’t have it all today all at once.

Just because someone says you’re qualified to buy, doesn’t mean you should.

And, if you qualify for $200,000 home look at buying at say $150,000. If you go to the very edge of the cliff, you might just slip and fall.

There’s something satisfying knowing you are not over extended and can pay your bills. You know if the refrigerator goes out or the battery dies in that 10 year old car, you can buy another one without a piece of plastic. Debit plastic is great by the way.

Don’t stop reading. I’m not going into all the same tried and true financial advice about budgets and emergency funds. There are plenty of other resources out there that cover those areas.

Good stuff, but I promised none of that from me.

Here’s the update on John and Debbie. They really loved each other and wanted to stay together as a family.

Maggie, their sweet baby girl was now walking and talking. The grandparents were heartbroken and wanted to see this precious family reunited.

John went out and got a job as a mechanic at a local garage owned by his dad’s best friend. He wasn’t making the same money, but it was a supportive work environment with a steady pay check. Debbie went back to work in retail sales as grandma agreed to take care of Maggie while she was at work. yad kin valley ma gaz ine.com

John and Debbie agreed to get back together and rented a two bedroom apartment, not too far from John’s parents. John turned his truck back into the dealership. It was painful and embarrassing, but the weight of the payments lifting off his back made him feel like he had wings to fly with. He also turned the leased vehicle in. They took a financial hit doing so, but at least the $300 monthly lease payment was eliminated.

They both got aggressive and paid off the furniture in less than a year! They still needed transportation for both of them for work. John was given a reliable car from his boss that a customer had abandoned at the garage. It wasn’t shiny and nice, but it was reliable transporta-

tion. A little elbow grease and some minor repairs got him on the road!

Debbie and John looked and found an older mini-van from a local car lot that suited her just fine.

John, Debbie and Maggie were a family again. They were together and that was all that mattered to them. The money arguments went away, because it was not the focal point of their relationship. They now spent their time being a family, supporting and loving each other. The home they made together was now happy and content.

This particular story ends well, because John and Debbie decided that they as a family were more important than any amount of stuff. They quit thinking

about what all their friends were thinking and saying. I wished all these type situations ended this way, but sadly they do not.

John & Debbie learned the hard way from their mistakes and decided to apply the principle of avoiding (running) and detaching themselves from unnecessary debt.

Young and old fall into this nasty unnecessary debt trap. There is no discrimination by this killer. It normally doesn’t happen all at once. It’s slow, steady destruction until you are fully engulfed. Be aware, watch and listen. Get good counsel from those they have been down this dark road already. Above all, run as fast as you can from unnecessary debt.

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Bah! Humbug! Ghosts of Technological Past, Present and Future WRITER

Dwaine Phifer

November and December are major holiday months. Children and adults alike focus on family traditions, special religious services, holiday recipes, snuggling up indoors, vacation time, the excitement of giving and receiving gifts.

With technology holding us fully in its grasp, holiday digital gifts certainly occupy—along with visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads—lots of winter wishing and hoping. From tiny tots to seasoned seniors, there's excitement. Techno gizmos are prize gift choices whether of the “given” or “received” variety.

Living with electronic gadgets, however, is fraught with love-hate relationships. As the holidays of 2018 draw near, let's consider, with a modern-day twist, messages found in the time-honored Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.

Malfunctioning electronic gadgets, whether in our computer past, present or future, offer lots of Ebenezer Scrooge “Bah! Humbug!” parallels.

My inner techno Scrooge definitely has a haunted Computer Past. Rollercoaster learning curves, ever-changing operating platforms and defunct storage options over the years did nothing to sweeten my dour Ebenezer attitude. With each leap in annoying technological gimya dki n va l l e yma gaz ine.com

mickry, my “Bah! Humbug!” irritations festered.

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fully backing up my data, arrived with a flash. Although I had a surge protector, it failed. Only a bit of functionality sur-

Computer Present visited this summer.

During a violent storm, a power surge “fried” my desktop hard drive. My cantankerous Scrooge Computer Past, one not built upon disciplined habits of faith-

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troublesome bells and whistles became my most expeditious option.

Thus, like good ole Ebenezer, I now must change my dysfunctional ways. Imagine the ghost of Computer Future offering the following useful advice: At the bare minimum plug your computer or technological devices into a good quality surge protector. It can handle a small power hiccup. Before buying a surge protector, though, do some homework. Understand what “joules” in electrical lingo means. Use this insight and get the most protection possible. Surge protectors age and lose effectiveness; they need to be replaced periodically. None can handle a huge, sudden surge however.

A much better, though slightly more costly, option, according to several computer techies I contacted, is an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) device. This type of protector maintains an emergency reservoir of power that keeps the system operating normally if external power is lost. The computer does not suddenly stop operating without an opportunity for safely shutting down. Unlike surge protectors, this type of system offers a higher level of protection from sudden outages caused by high winds or winter ice storms that break limbs or fell trees. If the power does go out, shut down your computer immediately using the stored UPS power and unplug the UPS and computer from the outlet. A direct lightening hit on a power supply system, though, will overwhelm UPS protection.

For the most security, contact a licensed electrician and check out a complete electrical grounding system. The overall cost will be greater than the first two options. However, from this writer's personal experience, the cost will probably be much less than replacing an expensive “fried” computer and, additionally, better protect all electrical home appliances. Avoiding the agony of forever losing valuable photos, data, and hours of hard work, through a computer crash, is priceless.

Always protect your data by frequently saving it in a named file while you work. Most importantly, develop organized, meaningfully labeled storage folders on your computer and back them up often on external storage.

Luckily such devices—even a 16 or 32 G “thumb drive”—protect huge amounts of important information for low cost. A 3TB storage capacity portable external drive can handle huge files easily. No-longer-needed folders can be deleted, opening up new storage space. Always close all files, “eject” your external device, unplug it from your computer,and store in a protective case. Remember “removable” and “frequent storage” are the key words here!

Finally, the least expensive and most dependable option: Fully log off and shut down your computer system after each use. Be absolutely sure the device completely shuts down by watching the power light go out and checking to ensure the computer is inactive. Next, unplug the device from the electrical outlet. Before using the computer again, plug the power cord into the outlet, wait a moment, then press the start button. A hassle? Yes. Assurance that your device is safe from power surges, a sure ghost buster!

Therefore, with the 2018 holiday season upon us, consider the valuable messages about life—and by imaginative extrapolation, computer use—we find in A Christmas Carol. If we live purposefully and intentionally in each moment of the present, there will be far fewer past regrets and a much brighter future.

To quote, Tiny Tim, “God bless us, every one.”

Happy Holidays

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Health & Wellness Hugh Chatham Women’s Services Brings Top Notch Care to our Region Offering a comprehensive women’s health program close to home, Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital is proud to be the top choice of women throughout our region. Hugh Chatham offers the latest in imaging services, obstetrics and gynecology, including the award winning Birthplace, as well as The Breast Clinic to women of all ages throughout the Yadkin Valley.

At the Hugh Chatham Women’s Imaging Center, we provide a beautiful, state-of-the-art imaging and diagnostics center in a private setting that allows are patients to experience a more patient focused, one-on-one experience.

Services there include breast ultrasound, stereotactic breast biopsy, bone density scanning and our newest technology – 3D Mammography. This 3D Breast Tomosynthesis utilizes x-rays to produce far more detailed images of breast tissue with multiple slices at all different angles. This allows radiologists to view the breast in 1-millimeter slices. Research also indicates that 3D more accurately interprets results in dense breast tissue, leading to fewer false-positive readings.

Dr. Tucker Jennings of Hugh Chatham Surgical and Medical Director of The Breast Clinic, is a board certified general surgeon with special interest and experience in diagnostic and surgical breast procedures. Remember that 9 out of 10 women who go for extra testing do not have breast cancer. If you do have cancer, however, finding it early gives you many more choices and better treatment results.

Hugh Chatham Women’s Center offers patients a comprehensive approach with their highly trained team of providers, which include Drs. Beverly Byrd, Natasha Spencer, and John Venus and nurse practitioner Teresa Tharpe. The highly skilled and compassionate staff of Blue Ridge Women’s Center look forward to taking care of women of all ages in our communities.

The Hugh Chatham Birthplace has a reputation for providing the best available single room maternity and continuous mother-baby care. Integral to this experience is that the mother is able to labor, deliver, and recover in the same room, called LDRP. The Birthplace has a state-of-the-art security system, second to none that utilizes centricity electronic fetal monitoring.

The free well-baby visit 48 hours post discharge and lactation consultation bring peace of mind for the new family.

New to the Birthplace just this year, are childbirth and childcare education classes. Taught by our qualified and caring staff, this instruction brings a sense of added knowledge and wellness to the complete birthing experience. A favorite class is that of the Brand New Sibling Class. Siblings learn what an important part they can play in the caring for their new brother or sisters. Siblings visit The Birthplace and learn everything from the importance of hand washing to diapering, bathing, and simply how to hold the new baby. And the highlight—every sibling receives an adorable stuffed animal at the completion of the course.

We are extremely proud of the reputation enjoyed by all of our women’s health services at Hugh Chatham. Our greatest honor is that we know more women continue to choose Hugh Chatham for their care.

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In a Pickle wh a Picky Eater?

Health & Wellness

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The Mac n’ Cheese is too cheesy, but the broccoli better be swimming in it. The rice has way too much salt, but the peas aren’t salty enough. The chicken doesn’t have enough bread, but the sandwich has way too much. Only the squishy blueberries taste good, but the grapes that are too soft are the worst. Elbow pasta noodles are fantastic, but once they are shaped like rotini or shells, forget about it. If there is an onion in it, no matter the size, it will be found and then the food is deemed unworthy to be eaten.

These are just a few of the ways my children complicate meal prep in our home, so with all honesty I can say that I have experience living with picky eaters. I know I am not alone because I frequently have parents in my office express to me their frustrations over feeding their picky eaters. In a country with an ever sky-rocketing rate of childhood obesity, it can become quite the overwhelming task just to find foods that are considered healthy by today’s standards, let alone find foods that your children will consume.

By no means do I think I have the perfect answer for the pickle of having a picky eater, however, I do have some suggestions that may help take the tension out of meal time. It starts at the store and ends at the table.

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•MAKE A LIST TOGETHER AND PERIMETER SHOP TOGETHER: I consider myself to be a type-A person. I live off prepared lists! (I may or may not write my shopping lists in the order in which the items are found in the store). Making a list with your child is a good way to start the discussion about what foods would be good for your body versus the foods that aren’t healthy. You ultimately have control over what goes on the list and ends up in the basket, but children respond well when they feel their opinion matters. Encourage healthy choices throughout the shopping experience by doing perimeter shopping as best as you can. This means shopping around the outer edges of the store where the fresh produce, meats and dairy items are found and limiting the amount of items you get from the actual aisles. These are mostly processed foods. Encourage your child to look for and find a few new (and therefore, exciting) foods to try from each of the perimeter sections. I found with my own children that if they choose the food, they are much more likely to eat it.

•PREPARE THE MEAL TOGETHER: I am a huge fan of taking as many opportunities to teach my children as possible. Preparing a meal together is a great way to continue the discussion about food choices and how to plan a well balanced meal. Again, as the parent, you are the one who ultimately decides what should be on their plate. If it were solely up to my children, their dinner would likely consist of rice with pasta and bread; basically, any carbs with a side of carbs and more carbs for dessert. Having this discussion about what should be on a plate at mealtime will help create good eating habits so that your children will know what they should be eating when they are away from home. For example, when they are eating at the school cafeteria where food choices may not be the best. I recommend aiming to have a source of protein (meat, fish, beans, etc.) with multiple servings of fruits and vegetables daily while minimizing the amount of processed foods and carbohydrates. I recognize that some sweetness is good for the soul, so I do try to let my own children indulge in a treat from time to time. yad kin valley ma gaz ine.com

•CELEBRATE THE VICTORIES: If your child tries a new food item and expresses that they like it, be excited with them. If they see that you are equally enthusiastic about this discovery, they will be more likely to continue trying new foods and expanding their diet.

My oldest daughter was so picky at one time that I had to create a “new foods” chart for her. Each time she tried a new food, she would get to write the name of the food on the chart and put a sticker next to it. That way, even if she decided she didn’t like the food, she was still rewarded for making the attempt. This may vary from situation to situation. It’s important to figure out what motivates your own child. I am not endorsing the philosophy that children should be rewarded for everything. This was just one idea that worked well with my daughter.

•MOVE ON FROM THE FAILURES: If your child decides that the new food item is the worst of the worst and refuses to eat it, let it be. I try not to persistently force my children to eat

things that they particularly hate for two reasons: this makes meal time miserable for everyone involved and my oldest child has one of the most sensitive gag reflexes I think I’ve ever seen. Finishing all her broccoli is not worth the mess.

That being said, if your child decides they don’t want to eat what has been prepared, do not offer them anything and everything just to feed them. Establish the rule that if they don’t eat what has been prepared, then they will not eat until the next meal time. This doesn’t mean you should starve your child. Trust me, they will eventually eat!

This way you are preventing the mentality that they will always, at every meal, get something they love to eat.

There will still be many days that, despite your best effort, the food will just not meet your picky eater’s standards. It’s quite the pickle trying to balance nutrition with satisfaction, but I can assure you of one thing; they will not turn into an adult whose diet consists only of chicken nuggets and mac n’ cheese. Your best efforts will eventually

pay off and one day you won’t have to prepare two or three separate dinner plates. Eventually you will get to spend that extra time sitting together at the table discussing much more pressing issues than whether or not the pepper flakes on the chicken are actually pieces of dirt.

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E-cigarettes and Vaping: New Teen Troubles

It has been 20 years since the major tobacco companies settled a lawsuit requiring changes to marketing campaigns and providing funding for tobacco education and cessation (the process of quitting). Much work has been done during this time to provide targeted education to teens so they will never start smoking. The negative health effects of smoking and tobacco are more widely discussed than ever.

There are many smoke free places including bars and restaurants, school campuses (including two and four year colleges) and most recently public housing.

With all the progress that has been made over two decades, you might think our youth tobacco rates are low to non-existent. Recent data shows this is not the case. Based on the 2017 NC Youth Tobacco Survey, teen tobacco use increased by 1.2%, up to 28.8% across the state since 2015. When looking at the western region of NC alone, the youth tobacco rate jumps to 27%. In addition, the 2017 NC Youth Tobacco Survey shows 16.9% of NC teens report using e-cigarettes, compared to 11.7% from the National Youth Tobacco Survey.

So what’s the big deal? Many people use e-cigarettes and vape as an alternative to smoking. Some say it helps people quit smoking and it’s not really bad for you, right? According to the N.C. Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch (TPCB), “Nicotine is highly addictive, and poses health risks, particularly for young people.

Pregnant women can transfer nicotine to their developing fetus, which can be toxic.

The evidence is also suggestive that nicotine exposure during adolescence may have lasting adverse consequences for brain development.” This last statement is based on an article from the American Journal of Preventative Medicine. North Carolina has regulated these products by including age purchase restrictions to e-cigarettes to match those of traditional tobacco products and also taxes the sale of the consumable nicotine solution (this is sometimes referred to as “e-juice”).

As e-cigarettes and vaping is relatively new, the research is still somewhat mixed as to the long-term health effects. However, there are concerns about the addictive nature of nicotine and that this use may lead to dual use (using both e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes) or to outright smoking or use of other tobacco products. Also, there is little research supporting the helpfulness of e-cigarettes in stopping smoking.

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Different Headaches and Chiropractic Care Adults may experience many different kinds of headaches. A primary headache is a one not a part of another disease process. Secondary headaches can come from a poor eyeglass prescription, diabetes, flu or even a brain tumor. The most common primary headaches are tension-type, migraine and cervicogenic (from the neck).

Tension type headaches feel like a tight band around your head.

Stress seems to aggravate them. Women tend to get this type of headache more frequently. Females are also more affected by migraine headaches.

There are two types of migraine: classical and common. The classical migraine headache may start with nausea or sickness in the stomach and proceed to an intense throbbing pain on one side of the head. The common migraine lacks nausea and is more common.

In cervicogenic headache, neck function is prominently disturbed.

In addition to neck pain, there are usually tight neck and shoulder muscles and a limited range of motion.

Recent research shows the three above described headaches can also overlap with one another. In chiropractic, we look to the spine as an often overlooked factor in headache treatment. By objectively analyzing spine function, the doctor will identify the joints restricted in range of motion or show abnormal posture and alignment. Many patients on x-ray or through external postural analysis from the side, can show forward head posture.

This is where the neck seems to arise from the front of the chest rather than back over your shoulders. The head is very heavy and with this poor posture, the muscles at the back of the neck must contract to restrain this heavy load.

There isn’t one particular bone treated for these different types of headaches, the premise being the headache is a symptom of another problem in the spine.

Chiropractic care has an excellent safety profile. Several studies have shown patients with headaches positively respond to chiropractic care without the side effects often seen with drug treatments. Chiropractic care is one of the most researched non-drug options available for patients. Unfortunately, many patients choose over-the-counter and prescription medications and don’t consider more natural approaches that may get at the cause of the condition rather than just its effects. **Please mention coupons when making your appointment. Insurance accepted.

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there is growing evidence secondhand exposure is hazardous and should be treated like secondhand smoke of traditional cigarettes. Some concerns include that same nicotine levels as cigarettes, and toxins in the vapor such as formaldehyde and may trigger heart attacks and be toxic to cells. TPCB goes on to say “e-cigarettes currently have no scientific evidence pointing towards their safety. Furthermore, e-cigarettes are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, meaning there is no standard for safety for these products. E-cigarettes vary by brand and manufacturer, meaning the chemical make-up of the “e-juice” changes from e-cigarette to e-cigarette. This means that some may be more toxic than others.”

You may be asking how teens are even aware of these products or are getting their hands on them. What we see is there is very loose regulation of the sales of these products and establishments may be selling to those under 18 without asking for identification. Also, many teens report someone in their family or friends are using these products and this is where they are being introduced. Similar to the ads targeting youth by the large cigarette manufactures decades ago, some e-cigarettes companies appear to be targeting teens with ads geared to a younger market. Your teen may have these devices and you are not aware, as they can look similar to other products like a USB drive or a MP3 player.

Have a conversation with your teen about e-cigarettes. Are they using them? Are their friends? Ask your child’s doctor about the health risks of e-cigarettes and vaping.

Do your research about what the devices look like and how they can be accessed by those under the age of 18.

We don’t have any reason to believe these products are healthy. The use may lead to the use of further and more harmful substances. And research may show how risky and harmful these products are.

If your teen is already using them, it may be too late.

For more information, visit the Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch of North Carolina website at https://www.tobaccopreventionandcontrol.ncdhhs.gov/. There is a link for more information about e-cigarettes on the left hand side.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also has great information on their page at https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_in formation/e-cigarettes/index.htm.

As with any new product or fad or movement, be a smart consumer and do you research and talk with your health care provider.

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Davie Craft Association 49th Annual Craft Village The 49th annual Davie Craft Association’s Craft Village will be held inside the Brock Gymnasium located on N. Main Street in Mocksville.

This year’s event will include over 50 talented local artisans, both familiar and new, featuring traditional, contemporary and unique items handmade by the Davie Craft Association members.

The show will include beautiful handmade work: pottery, photography, fused glass, florals, crocheted, felted and knitted wearables, soaps, holiday ornaments, home décor, jewelry, baskets, woodworking, paintings and more.

The artisan members of the Davie Craft Association represent many counties such as Davie, Davidson, Forsyth, Iredell, Surry, Rowan, Stokes and Yadkin. Plan on coming out to purchase some wonderful items for yourself and for your holiday shopping. Nothing beats a quality handmade item by a local artisan.

Our bakery once again offers lots of fabulous options for your enjoyment or gift giving pleasure. Take a break from your kitchen and purchase a delicious array of homemade goodies such as homemade cookies, pies, cakes and breads.

During all three days of the show, Tim’s Catering will be serving up delicious food—the menu will be different every day!

By shopping local you are helping to support an individual artist as well as the local economy. The Davie Craft Association gives back to the community by supporting local charities with a portion of the funds raised at the door; admission is $1.00 (cash please) for adults and children over 12. We look forward to seeing you at this event and you’ll be glad you came.

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The Boonville Business and Downtown Development Association, Inc., will host its Annual Small Town Christmas Saturday, December 1st.

Gather your family and friends to enjoy anearly evening of holiday activities in downtown Boonville.

Begin by shopping local at Boonville’s downtown businesses as you listen to holiday music. Grab a cup of hot chocolate! From 2p to 4:30p see Santa. Have pictures made by the Christmas tree and take a horsedrawn carriage ride for a fee. The Christmas tree lighting will be at 5p to launch the twilight parade beginning at Woodruff Road — traveling down Main Street and ending at the former school on River Road.

All parade participants should meet at Woodruff Road by 3:30p.

For more information about the event, contact Shari Allen: 336-631-9708 or Debbi Cooper at 336-250-7134.

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Christmas Light Display Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day William Bottomley invites you to his 13th light display—High Country Lights—award-winning animated show featuring thousands of LED light choreographed to your favorite tunes. Admission is FREE. Located at Felt Parkin Galax. Opens at 6p until 10p Sunday through Thursday and closes at 11p Fridays and Saturdays. Thanksgiving thru New Year’s Day.

American Legion Post #123 is presenting its annual 3rd

Christmas in the Park in Mount Airy. This is a walk-through event where churches, schools and organizations set up a Christmas scene, December 1st through December 24th. Everything is FREE but donations are accepted. All monies go for gifts for the area special needs children.

Enjoy FREE coffee, hot chocolate, cookies and cakes. Veterans will be on hand to drive folks through the scenes in golf carts.

Music every evening, bands and/or school choral groups. With other proceeds Veterans cater a supper to needy folks with a live DJ and a Santa photo opportunity. Direct queries to Curtis Sunday, 336-648-7500.

Christmas in Sparta is a project spearheaded by a dozen community volunteers under the direction of the Sparta Revitalization Committee (SRC). Main Street will be illuminated with thousands of silhouette lights, figurine scenes by local organizations, painted cutouts and kick off the season with a Courthouse tree lighting. The Rotary Club will be serving cider and hot chocolate.

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Christmas Events at Horne Creek Living Farm in Pinnacle December 1st, offers kids’ activities at two times. The first activity is from 10a to 12:30 and the second activity is from 1:30 to 3p for A Child’s Christmas on the Farm. Tickets are $15 plus 7% sales tax per child. Children can enjoy caroling, making a craft item, enjoying a period Christmas story and refreshments. Space is limited; tickets must be purchased before the event. Call 336-325-2298 for reservations.

December 6th & 7th is the traditional & memorable “Christmas by Lamplight.”

Experience the warmth of rural turn of-the-century Christmas with music and food of the era. Reservations must be made for one of the following times: 5:30p to 7p or 7p to 8:30p. Fee per person: $22.50, plus 7% sales tax.

“This is not a program recommended for children under 11 years of age.”

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December 1st & 2nd are the much anticipated Mount Airy Christmas Tour of Homes. On Saturday tour times are 11a to 5p and on Sunday tours are open from 1p to 5p. Your ticket allows you to tour six houses and a church. Each ticket is $20 and with that ticket comes the sites to tour and directions to get to them. You can purchase your ticket at the Mount Airy Visitors Center in downtown Mount Airy: 236-786-6116 and 800-948-0949. photos by Cindy Martin

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Christmas Miracle Tis the season to get ready for the holidays. There is the normal hustle and bustle of finding gifts, preparing meals, planning the perfect gathering and then there is the decorating. There is never enough time for all those finishing touches.

Unless of course, you have jimmy L’s interiors on your wish list. Every year Jim is hired to customize homes and decorate trees for the holiday season. Last year Jim and his team transformed 17 homes and 26 trees in time to greet the night before Christmas.

A backdrop for a memorable holiday is a beautifully decorated tree and home providing a place to gather for pictures with friends and family. Jim’s secret? He loves Christmas! He finds the best helpers who love Christmas for his clients who love Christmas.

With many, decorating is a family tradition and that is part of holiday memories. But there are numerous reasons why some people need assistance with decorating at Christmas. With many families, both parents work and there is a lack of time. Other families want a beautifully decorated house for Christmas but lack that certain creative flair. There also comes a time when at a certain age clients are no linger comfortable climbing a ladder to place all the decorations.

Sometimes a second home in the mountains or on the coast may be the setting that needs decorating for a family holiday destination. In these situations, who would not love for someone to decorate for them allowing the extra time to tend to other holiday tasks. This is when you reach out to jimmy L’s interiors for his Christmas assistance.

Every holiday project is uniquely different. It could be as simple as a fireplace mantle or dining room table or perhaps a table top tree to be decorated. Other projects are a complete interior transformation with many rooms and multiple trees some 18’ feet tall. A smaller project can take half a day while others can take up to a week to materialize. Decorations can be full of family memories brought out of storage every year while; others require a shopping spree to find those perfect ornaments for a completely new and fresh appearance.

When preparing a home for the holiday season, keep in mind that sometimes guests will visit several different families. It is important that every jimmy L’s holiday home is creative, distinctive and memorable.

The most difficult aspect of preparing for Christmas decorating is not the hard work it takes to complete each house, but the short time frame to decorate so many homes and trees. Clients sometimes want their home decorated the day after Thanksgiving while others want their home decorated starting the first week in December. The rush is always on to get everything finished the week before Christmas.

Jim says, “All the planning, organizing and hard work is worth it every time I see the look of amazement on my clients’ faces when they walk in and see the finished product. Their happy faces and smiles make every moment of decorating their homes significant. I have clients say, ‘I love coming home from a distressing day at work to flip on the lights to see a perfectly decorated house.

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December 2 is a Sunday afternoon Christmas program sponsored by the Stokes Arts Council and the Town of Danbury from 2:00 to 5:00p. In downtown Danbury you can greet Santa for photographs as well as hear Christmas carolers, artist’s demonstrations, a tree lighting at sundown and the Apple Gallery will be open with live music to shop by. Call Felicia at the Arts Council for more information: 336-593-8159.

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Serving sausage and country ham biscuits along with fried apple pies for breakfast. There will be homemade pies, cakes, candy, cookies, bread, rolls, cheese balls, crafts, canned vegetables, pickles and jellies. Check out the Christmas reruns and bargains section. When you don’t have time to cook, stock up on the sale of frozen homemade chicken pies - ready to pull out of the freezer for dinner.

Call 336-983-5405 for more information.

November 17th Enjoy a free tour of the greenhouses at Mitchell’s Nursery & Greenhouse 1088 W. Dalton Road in King. Get a preview of the poinsettias on that Saturday at 11:00a. The Mitchells will show and explain the innovations that help them grow better plants while conserving water and energy. See the poinsettias and other plants being grown for Christmas. Plants will be ready for purchase and can be custom wrapped. Orders for churches and businesses are due at this time.

Call 336-983-4107 for additional information.

November 17 is a Soup in a Bowl event.

That’s a handmade bowl by local artists! Call Felicia at the Stokes Arts Council right now to reserve one of the bowls: 336-593-8159 for $25.

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“The Triad Woodcarvers of Winston Salem, NC is a nonprofit organization of 42 woodcarvers from throughout the Yadkin Valley – with a mission of promoting the art of woodcarving to the general public. The Triad Woodcarvers are a club committed to giving back to the community and, once again, they will be displaying a 7.5 foot Christmas Tree with over 200 hand carved ornaments at the Sawtooth School for Visual Arts. These beautiful Christmas Ornaments will be available for purchase during the Sawtooth School’s “Deck the Halls” festivity for three weeks beginning in early December. As the club did in 2017, approximately 50% of net profits will be donated to the Sawtooth School’s Youth Scholarship Program.

The Triad Woodcarvers promotes the art of woodcarving and welcomes new members to our weekly carving sessions. Free woodcarving instruction is provided to new members. Check us out on www.triadwoodcarvers.com or contact Ray Branch, Chair, Public Relations/Membership at 704-577-8619.

Mark your calendars for the

Poinsettia Open House at Mitchell’s Nursery & Greenhouse at 1088 W. Dalton Rd. in King, NC 27021. It will be Sunday,

December 2 from noon to 4:00p.

“We are growing over 9,000 plants of 92 different varieties this year. You will enjoy seeing new varieties, voting on your favorites and free refreshments. Poinsettias may be purchased and custom wrapped.” yad kinvalleyw eekends .com

Elkin Community Chorus Christmas Concert will be held Sunday December 2nd 2018 with two concerts at 4p and 7p at Elkin First Baptist Church, 110 Gwyn Avenue, Elkin, NC 28621. FREE to the public.

"His Story," Christmas Outdoor Drama Dates: Friday, December 7th and Saturday, December 8th Rain date: Sunday, December 9th Presented by the Arlington First Baptist Church 345 South Main Street Jonesville, NC. Time: 6:30p - 9:00p Watch from your vehicle.

Christmas Open House at Wilkes Heritage Museum on

December 8th.

Think about Christmases of the past with decorations, refreshments, live music in the Museum and open hearth cooking in the Cleveland Cabin with Mary B. Bohlen who will be making boiled pudding.

Deck the Halls of Pilot Mountain November 24 from 10a to 6p Diane Blakemore tells us this is the fourth year for this event. "It has truly been a community event in that several organizations have joined together to make it happen, including the Pilot Mountain Tourism Development Authority, the Pilot Mountain Woman's Club, the Pilot Mountain Area Business Association, the Pilot Mountain Civic Club, Pilot Mountain Unites, plus many businesses and individuals. Deck the Halls has grown each year, adding more activities for families to enjoy. This year the Main Street Committee is taking the lead on the event, and we hope it will be more successful than ever.

The day will include Small Business Saturday goodie bags, tractor pulled hay rides on Main Street, Snowman Story Walk sponsored by the library, a card making station for all ages, voting on our annual window decorating contest, holiday music playing throughout town, and photos with Santa in Town Hall, all FREE to the public. In addition, there will be a variety of special sales, snacks and activities offered by our downtown businesses. The day is meant to be a community celebration for families to ring in the holiday season." ya dki n va l l e y w ee ke nd s .com

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Bill Johnston – Clay Artist Bill Johnston is a Wilkes County native. He began his working career with American Drew, his family’s furniture manufacturing business. Bill later branched out to Greensboro where he built his own retail furniture store called Johnston Designs and worked there for nine years. After retirement, Bill took evening classes with Wilkes Community College’s Sara Mills, pottery instructor.

That is 20-year old history, Bill now has his own studio and showroom in Greensboro — open by appointment only. You can view and purchase his work on exhibit at the Wilkes Art Gallery through December 22nd, open Tuesday through Friday 10:00a to 5:00p and Sat.10:00a to 2:00p.

His use of bright, bold color—deep greens, vibrant blues, dark shades of Chinese red and golden tan—makes his work fit into any room.

His one-of-a-kind objects are both beautiful and functional as his pottery has a food safe glaze. As a member of the Northwest Artist League, you will find his “hobby” extremely pleasing.

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PACKING IN THE SMOKIES PART 6 Robin Brock, D.V.M. We are halfway through the second day of our pack trip into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Tragedy has struck and Kitty, our pack horse has flipped over backwards and tumbled off the trail down the side of a mountain. She is on her feet but we have not yet reached her to evaluate her injuries. We scrambled down the side of the mountain to where she is lunging back and forth trying to find a way back up. Patrick got to her first. As he reached for her lead rope, she turned and bolted in the other direction. She is frightened and panic stricken. I followed her as she leapfrogged over fallen debri on the hillside. She seemed to be moving pretty well, but she was going in the wrong direction. She was heading downward along the hillside instead of back up towards the trail. I followed her across a small branch and into a rocky area where she hesitated and turned back towards me. She had reached the edge of a precipice and could go no further. I grabbed her lead rope and she stopped.

Her eyes were wide open and her nostrils were flaring. She was still in a state of panic. I had to calm her down and then evaluate her. It was time to take a deep breath, move past the frantic horse owner and become the veterinarian.

The first step in evaluating an injured animal is assessing from the outside.

Kitty was putting weight on all four legs.

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significant bleeding injuries. There were only small nicks and abrasions. From an external view, she appeared to have been very lucky. The heavy packs which had helped to pull her over and off the trail actually acted as padding to protect her back and torso as she tumbled. Still, the impact of the fall could have caused internal injuries. A quick look at the color of her gums would help evaluate her.

Normally, the gums around the teeth are relatively pink. If they had been pale or white, this could have indicated blood loss from internal injuries or decreased blood flow due to shock. Another test of blood flow is to press on the gums until they blanch in color and then count the number of seconds until they turn pink again. This is called capillary refill time.

A normal capillary refill time is less than 2 seconds. A slower refill time indicates poor blood flow to the gums. This can occur with dehydration, shock, or internal bleeding. Fortunately, Kitty’s capillary refill time was less than 2 seconds and her color was relatively pink. Both of these were good indicators.

Getting Kitty and her gear back up the hill was a bit of a challenge. Everything but the saddle came off to lighten her load and she was able to scramble back up the slope the same way that Patrick and I had come down. It was quite a relief to get her back up onto the trail. It took a little coaxing and Patrick’s horse Doc as a leader but eventually, she took the path up and around the fallen tree that had started this whole mess.

Once on the other side of the tree, she was happy to rejoin Jose, her pack leader. In his saddle bags was what she needed next. Remember the horse first aid kit? While Kitty did not sustain any significant wounds, she did suffer knocks and abrasions which would certainly lead to pain from swelling. Limiting the swelling by controlling the inflammation early on will make a big difference later.

In Jose’s pack were also some of those delicious apples. A small anti-inflammatory pill from the first aid kit was easy to hide in one of them. I am sure that those little pills are what allowed her to continue and finish the pack trip. Patrick and I would need our own anti-inflammatory medications later after trudging up that hillside carrying Kitty’s gear. By the time we finally got it back up the hill, under the tree and loaded back onto her saddle, Kitty’s anti-inflammatory pill had time to work. She was able to continue the day’s walk without even a noticeable limp.

We had not traveled five minutes more down the trail until we encountered another impassable tree (at some point we remembered that a hurricane had clipped the Smokies a couple of weeks before our trip. It had certainly left a lot of trail damage in its path.) Our alternate path this time would lead us down a steep incline and back up. There would be no packs encumbering Kitty on this detour.

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unloading and reloading those packs one more time was exhausting. We were now 7-8 hours into what was supposed to have been a 3-4 hour ride and we still had at least a couple of miles to go. On top of that, it was late in the day and darkness was approaching. As we contemplated these thoughts, around the corner came help. Megan and Rick, whom we had met earlier, were making their way back towards their campsite.

They were surprised to see that we had made so little progress since we had seen them several hours earlier. When we told them what had happened, they quickly offered their assistance. The extra hands to unload and reload Kitty were much appreciated. They also walked ahead of us to help us negotiate other trouble spots. When darkness came, their extra lights helped.

We rode into Rick and Megan’s campsite around 10:30 that night, almost twelve hours after we had left our

spot on Noland Creek. Their site also had a creek. Forney creek was a welcome site to our thirsty horses. Other backpackers at the site gathered around to hear our story and offer us sips of water from their supply. Our water supply had long run out and we would not be able to restore it till we could get our filter out of the packs and set it up. That task would wait till the horses were unsaddled and secured to their resting spot for the night. I set up the tent as Patrick set up the water filter and gathered water from the creek. The veterinarian was happy to finally have clean water to wash Kitty’s wounds. They were not deep or severe, but they did need to be cleaned. The disinfectant swabs also came out. I knew that they would sting but Kitty did not complain.

After the day she had been through, a little discomfort from a stinging iodine swab was nothing at all.

The horses ate their supper eagerly

but Patrick and I were so exhausted that all we wanted to do was grab a granola bar and crawl into the sack.

Our gear all got thrown into a pile with a tarp thrown over it. It was definitely not bear proof. Had we been able to find the bear cables in the dark, I am not sure that we had the strength left to hoist the gear upwards. We crawled into our tent at 3 AM. We were at the wrong campsite in the middle of the night but we were all safe. We felt blessed. Tomorrow would be another day with more adventure. For now, there would be sleep.

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Some Christmas Doggie Treats for our favorite family canines and service/therapy dogs everywhere.

Recipe is included in Recipes from the Hearts of Family and Friends reviewed in this issue. Contributor is Blake Cline.

In the last issue...

1 1/2 cups corn meal 1 to 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 large heaping spoonful of peanut butter 1 egg 1/4 cup shredded carrots Mix all ingredients above.

Add 1 Tablespoon water at a time until a thick, sticky dough.

Do not make dough too wet.

Form into small shapes.

Place on parchment paper lined cookie sheet.

Bake at 350°F for 20 to 30 minutes.

Store in refrigerator.

Rosa Matthews pulled us aside at Mount Olympus Restaurant one evening telling us she had an item for our What Is That contest. After a quick trip out to her car, to get the item, she asked us what is it?, We had no idea. Excited I told Barbara, no one will know what this is, we are going to save $100!

Well, holy cow, was I wrong.

Hundreds of you knew exactly what it was and what it was... was made in Korea, from 1900 to 1935 and distributed by The Woltra Co.; this glass “Birmingham Nasal Douche” is a precursor to today’s netti pot.

You’ll find them priced from $5 to $25 dollars depending on condition, most importantly, is it with the original box and the instructions sheet. By the way, Rosa’s nasal douche originally sold for 30 cents.

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The first correct entry drawn from the hat was: Sebrina Haneline of Mocksville. Runners up are William North of East Bend and Rhonda Gail Harris of Gastonia.

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

Scott Lewis

It all tastes like What is it about surf fishing that makes it so great? The surf, anticipation of catching an eighteen pound Blue Fish or five pound Flounder or just the peacefulness of being there and listening to the birds and waves and being with your friends?

Several years ago a group of the guys decided to go to the outer banks fishing Davis Island, known by many.

It’s on the Core Banks part of Portsmouth Island of the NC Outer Banks and as most of you know who have been there before, if you aren’t prepared for the weather it can get nasty. Summer and fall you deal with heat, flies and mosquitoes. Winter brings a cold rain and snow can really mess up a good fishing trip for the novice surf fisherman.

One year we were fishing Davis Island and using an old car for our transportation for running back and forth down the beach. We had one car on the beach as we had taken a ferry over to the island and one small trailer for us to sleep in. The fish were really turned on this year as we were catching lots of big Blues in the eighteen pound range and Flounder in the three to five pound range. What a great a trip we were having!

As fishing goes we decided one night to go out about midnight and fish so after dinner we all loaded up with all the tackle, coolers and food.

The car was packed full on the inside, so several of us decided to just sit on the hood and trunk of the car while we were traveling across the island.

chicken!

The old car had one headlight, but it was doing a good job as we proceeded to the point. Cruising along we were all laughing and thinking about those big Blues. We were driving about 5 to 10 miles per hour; you couldn’t go fast as the tires were almost flat (intentionally) so as to drive in the sand. Here we go up and over the sand dunes, these dunes had been made mostly by old junk cars that had just given up on the spot and were left for the weather.

Here we go hanging on to the car the best we can each of us telling TRUE FISHING STORIES to one another and all of a sudden the car came to an immediate stop. The fellows on the hood went rolling off the front and the guys on the rear trunk went over the side with fishing rods going everywhere! We had hit a piece of one of those old cars and it stopped our car dead still. We all got up, cleaned the sand off and then as “stupid” does, climbed back on the car and away we went on our way. As my brother Wally has said to me many times, “I ain’t lying this time!” Really, that’s what we did, I think back about it and can’t believe it myself.

Upon arrival at the point of the island, we started fishing and catching a few Blues. All of us were having a good time. One of the new guys hooked up with a nice Blue and as he was bringing it in and was about to get the fish up in the surf we told him, “Keep your fingers away from the mouth.”

Scott Lewis But no…as he was trying to remove the fishing lure from the mouth of the Blue, (the fish was laying there snapping like a piranha), the Blue snipped the end of his little finger off, and as luck would have it the fish flipped over in the suds and away it went, both fish and tip of finger out to the great open sea!

There was no medical personnel over on the island at anytime of the year much less at midnight! So, we wrapped the guys finger in rags poured rubbing alcohol on it and kept fishing. What else is a man to do? He did okay as we had someone to look at him the next morning.

Today the island has changed quite a bit and not only do they have staff on the island but nice cabins to rent as well. You don’t see any cars anymore as the new four wheel trucks have taken over but the Blues are still there and that old Blue may still be out there looking for another meal (finger that is!)

The Old Blue said to another it all tastes like chicken!

Wishing you all good fishing!

When Scott isn't fishing, you will find him on the job with his business, Safety & Technical Solutions, Inc., developing safety programs and manuals, MSDS manuals, and assisting businesses in meeting OSHA and DOT requirements. Scott can be reached at Scott@SafetyandTechnicalSolutions.com ya d ki n va l l e yw ee ke nds .com

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My Daisy and Coonhound Paralysis WRITER

Shannon Holden

Everyone loves dogs, right? Well, I know I do! My dog is named Daisy and she’s a beagle dachshund mix. She is around seven years old now. Daisy is my sidekick in the garden and at the barn. She’s my fishing, kayaking, and camping buddy. My days are better when I’m with her and I definitely don’t take her for granted. I’m so blessed to have her by my side.

Last year, Daisy got a disease called Acute Idiopathic Polyradiculoneuritis (ACIP), better known as Coonhound paralysis. They believe it comes from raccoon saliva. It causes a sudden inflammation of multiple nerve roots and peripheral nerves in dogs. The breed of dog doesn’t really matter because any type of dog can come in contact with raccoons or their saliva. It doesn’t just have to be a coonhound breed.

A similar condition in humans is called Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). The nervous system gets attacked by the immune system which causes tingling and leg weakness. It can move to the upper body and cause a person to become totally paralyzed.

The signs of coonhound paralysis in dogs start with the back legs becoming stiff where they’re not able to move, walk or have control of their legs. While it’s at the back end it’s hard for them to use the bathroom since they don’t have control. In my experience, I had to help hold her up and squeeze her bladder to help. For me, it was so pitiful to watch because I know my dog didn’t deserve to get this disease…no dog does. I felt so helpless yet I was doing all I could and doing what the vet said to do.

It moves up to their front legs as the days continue. When Daisy’s legs moved towards the front I had to hand feed her for the first three to four days. She never stopped drinking water which was good although we had to hold the water bowl down there right at her mouth.

This disease will move back down the spinal cord after it’s ran its course up the spinal cord.

I got creative and got one of our old wagons to pull her around. It made me feel a little better that she could still go with me and be at the barn and I could watch her easier that way too. Plus she got a little extra attention. She seemed to enjoy all the free rides she got!

Daisy’s Coonhound Paralysis lasted around four months. I’ve heard of it taking as long as 6 months for a dog to get over it. Even though she is better and can run, walk, and do the things she needs to, she still suffers from it. She lost so much muscle mass, especially in her back legs, so it’s affected her strength and how long she can go. Coonhound paralysis isn’t considered a painful condition although it can make them be sensitive to contact. So, when handling them just be cautious with where and how much pressure you’re putting on them.

In really severe cases, the dog can’t move anything at all really and you have to raise their head to feed them and give them water. It can affect their chest and facial muscles, their breathing, and even their eyes with blinking. You carry or haul them to wherever you want them. As we talked to the vet about it, he said he had never seen one die from it but it just takes a ton of patience and time.

Since I’ve been through it, I totally agree with him! The key to a healthy recovery other than patience is good nursing care. I would recommend taking them to the vet to diagnose it and get medications. In Daisy’s case it took me plus my whole family to care for her 24/7. It’s been totally worth every second I spent caring for her.

Shannon Holden has an Associate Degree in Applied Animal Science Technology from Wilkes Community College. She is In process of obtaining the Associate Degree in Horticulture Technology.

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Blue Ridge Boxer Rescue Blue Ridge Boxer Rescue (BRBR) is based out of Hickory, NC but represents North and South Carolina, as well as Virginia. Since 2003, over 75 volunteers are committed to raising awareness about the breed, promote adoptions rather than shopping and has saved over 6000 dogs. Most dogs entering the rescue are owner surrenders who realized a boxer has too much energy. Some dogs were found as strays; some entered the program with health, anxiety or abandonment issues. This could all be prevented with awareness, spaying/neutering and preventing dogs to be overbred for profit.

When my husband and I were 36-years old, he asked me about having kids. I said, “Let’s get a dog instead.” Years later, no kids but dogs have become our calling, our passion and the most wonderful achievement of our lives. I told him I have always wanted a boxer; he did his homework, discovering the breed is a wonderful family companion. We got Daisy and a year later, we got Ginger. Can you tell my love of plants has carried into my other passion? Little did we know, two females that close in age would bite us, literally. Daisy was the alpha, Ginger couldn’t quite place herself within the pack— they fought over food, toys and attention. We discovered BRBR and they really have become a source for us. They taught us how to manage two alpha females, they recommended behaviorists to come and see how the girls interact and what we could do to prevent further fights. The one thing we learned is having a male in the mix would be a good way to create balance and order again. Entered Jarvis, our first foster with the rescue. Jarvis was discovered wandering the streets of Gastonia and picked up by a high kill shelter.

Quickly, word spread of his attempted rescue. We made the decision to go for it and pulled him from the shelter just moments before his time was up.

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away but all 3 were comfortable with each other. Jarvis was adopted and we have gone on to rescue, foster and rehome 7 more male boxers.

We’ve had some great fosters, some needed treatments for heartworm, some were overlooked and some were adopted right away. The best but worst experience was the one we had with Casper. He was found roaming the streets of Thomasville.We went to get him. He smelled badly, was skin and bone, dirty and covered in sores. He was heartworm positive and later discovered to have been shot with a bb gun.

Wounds healed but, he succumbed to the heartworms and we lost him 2 months later. We gave him the best months of his life and more importantly, we gave him a chance.

People ask us why we do it and is it hard? Yes, it is hard; yes, we become attached and yes, we love doing it. When one leaves us better than we found it, we open our home and hearts for the next one. They are out there, waiting for rescues. It’s a chance to give life back to their souls. We are the bridge to happiness. We keep in touch after they are gone and it’s so rewarding to see the family companion they become— they are not pets, they are family. Volunteers in the rescue have 5 to 7 fosters at a time or have rescued dozens. We support each other and we learn from each other.

For those interested in adopting, fostering or volunteering, please visit, blueridgeboxerrescue.com. We are a non-profit organization run by volunteers. All the foster dogs that come to the rescue get a wellness check, get spayed/ neutered and will be given a microchip, (used to reunite dogs and their families and to identify dogs who accidently end up in the shelter). All adoptions begin with a process of filling out an application, having a representative do a home visit and meeting the dog(s). A small fee provides you with a great companion while providing aid for more fosters to enter the program.

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Time to Think About Year-End Investment Moves We’ve still got a couple of months left in 2018, but it’s not too soon to start thinking about some year-end investment moves that might benefit you. Here are a few possibilities (although not all will apply to your situation):

Add to your IRA. For the 2018 tax year, you can put up to $5,500 into your traditional or Roth IRA (assuming you are eligible), or $6,500 if you’re 50 or older. If you haven’t reached this limit, consider adding some money. You have until April 15, 2019, to contribute to your IRA for 2018, but why wait until the last minute?

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Increase your 401(k) contributions. You already may be investing in your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan, but you might be able to bump up your contributions for the rest of the year, if it’s allowed. Of course, you should always put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered.

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Take your RMDs. If you are 70½ or older, you must start taking withdrawals – called required minimum distributions, or RMDs – from your traditional IRA and your 401(k) or similar retirement plan. Generally, you must take these RMDs by December 31 every year. But if you turned 70½ in 2018, you can wait until April 1, 2019, until you take your first RMD. However, you will then have to take a second RMD (the one for age 71) by December 31, 2019. Taking two RMDs in one year could give you an unexpectedly large taxable income for the year, possibly bumping you into a higher tax bracket and affecting the amount of your Social Security benefits subject to taxes. So, if you are considering delaying your first RMD, consult with your tax advisor.

Make changes in response to life events. In 2018, did you experience a major life event, such as a marriage, divorce or addition of a child? Or did you change jobs or retire? Any of these events could lead you to adjust your investment plans, so now may be the time to do so, possibly with the help of a financial professional.

BEFORE

Review your investment mix. At least once a year, it’s a good idea to review your investment mix to ensure it’s still suitable for your goals and risk tolerance. Sometimes, even without your taking any action, your portfolio might change in ways you hadn’t expected. For example, suppose you wanted your portfolio to contain 60% stocks and 40% bonds and other investments. After a period of rising prices, though, the value of your stocks may have increased so much that they now occupy 65% of your portfolio – which means you may be taking on more risk than you had originally intended. Consequently, you may need to rebalance your portfolio to get back to your original 60% to 40% ratios. (Keep in mind that these figures are just for illustration; everyone’s ideal portfolio mix will depend on their individual situations.)

These aren’t the only year-end moves you may want to consider, but they can help you close out 2018 on a positive note. Plus, they can serve as a reminder that you need to be vigilant as you keep working toward your financial goals.

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Showcase Yadkin Yadkin County Chamber of Commerce will hold its inaugural “Showcase Yadkin” sponsored by Gentry Family Funeral Service on Thursday, November 15, 2018. This event is to bring awareness of products and services offered by the Chamber members.

Showcase Yadkin will be held at the Yadkin County Agricultural & Educational Building located on the campus of the Yadkin Center of Surry Community College at 2051 Agricultural Way in Yadkinville. The business expo will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a Chamber Business After Hours to wrap up the day from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with refreshments and Yadkin Valley wines.

Admission for the general public is free. Bring your business cards for networking opportunities and to register for door prizes donated by our vendors.

Plan to visit all of the booths and learn more about business and innovation in Yadkin County!

Learn more by calling Jamie Johnston at 336-67-2200.

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Silent Night Sometimes what seems like a frustrating change of plans may be an opportunity in disguise. That was the case for Father Joseph Mohr as he was preparing for the Christmas Eve service in the Austrian Alps in 1818. The church organ was broken, ruining the carefully planned music. In the midst of his frustration, a thought came into his mind to write a new song that would not require the organ. “Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright,” the words flowed onto the paper, his frustration vented through creativity. Father. Mohr rushed the words to his organist, Franz Gruber, and asked him

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to arrange a tune for the song. That night in the Church of St. Nicholas it was sung as a duet accompanied by a guitar.

When a man came to repair the organ, he acquired a copy of the song and spread it throughout the Alpine region of Austria. The song was referred to as “Tiroler Volslied,” and quickly grew in popularity. “Silent Night” was first published in 1838 in a German hymnbook and was performed in America by German-speaking congregations. In 1863 it appeared in its current English form.

Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” I can attest to the fact that some of my best songwriting came when I least expected it. It makes me wonder, when my plans get abruptly changed, if God isn’t up to something. Without the broken organ we would not have had one of our most popular carols to enjoy. yad kin valley ma gaz ine.com

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