Yadkin Valley Magazine September-October 2021

September­October 2021

Sweet Potato Pie

Doughnuts and 16 other GOOD things to eat What’s all this talk about

Quilting

Yadkin Valley People

Lighting take two

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

Visit yadkinvalleymagazine.com and sign up to receive a free weekly email with suggestions for fun ways to visit a special event or make a special memory.

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Home & Garden 42 Herb: Ginger 57 Harvesting the Seeds 62 Lighting... Take Two 64 Yadkin Valley Autumn Wreath 67 Fall is for Planting

TERMITE • PEST CONTROL AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

People & Celebrations 70 Off the Shelf: A Wild Ride 73 YV People: Jennifer Rogers, Librarian 74 YV People: Jana Elliott, Shepherd’s House 75 YV People: Danny Lough, 4H Agent 76 YV People: Tom Lowe, Orchardist 88 Quilting: Beauty Meets Practicality 89 Aunt Bee’s Museum in Mount Airy 127 YV People: Loss of a Legend

Health & Wellness 72 82 86 88

caring heart: Keagan Curley, Eagle Scout ATV Safety Revisited Doctor, What is Wheezing?

Update: Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital

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Weekends 54 Yadkin Valley Grape Festival 94 Pumpkin Festival, Elkin 95 Oaks Festival, Mocksville 104 Wine Tasting at the Carolina Classic Fair 106 Brushy Mt. Apple Festival, Wilkesboro 107 Corn Maze, Even Bigger, Hamptonville

110 Hook, Line & Sinker: Fishing a Big One 112 Vet’s Corner: Know Your Beef Cattle 114 Off the Shelf: Merle’s Door 115 Have a Crisis Plan for Your Pet 116 petpics

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Whether you love to cook or love to eat, come fall in love at the

about the cover

Sometimes it seems it would be wonderful if we could erase the past two years. As adults we know we can’t but sincerely hope our little ones can.

If anything it makes the upcoming months of this year and all the traditional celebrations we are used to even more on our minds.

With all our memories, sentimental holidays, it always seems to upload those nostalgic feelings to the forefront.

And so this issue’s cover.

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This was the inaugural cover on the very first Yadkin Valley Magazine.

At one time we lived in a terrific 19th century house and the kitchen window looked directly at the Pilot.

It was a great way to wake up each morning and see the solidarity of that big rock…always there to silently greet us.

That was the year 2000.

Currently the Pilot Mountain State Park is boasting a well deserved brand new Visitors Center with a showcase piece of architecture.

But that is not the only change… it’s time to revisit the most renowned photographed natural site on the east coast to see the changes for yourself.

Note an Error: J/A issue On p.35, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese inadvertantly got lost as the last ingredient going from one computer to another in the Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs recipe.

Back in January-February of this year, Wendi Hartup did a fantastic article on the new Pilot Mountain Visitor’s Center.

Here are some of the photos, if you’d like to read the full article visit the Weekends section on our web site, yadkin valleymagazine.com

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just a note from Barbara Our telephone number is: 336-699-2446 web address: yadkinvalleymagazine.com Email Directory: Editor- Barbara Norman: barbara@yadkinvalleymagazine.com Advertising- John Norman: john@yadkinvalleymagazine.com Weekends/Events Calendar submissions: weekends@yadkinvalleymagazine.com

If you love autumn the way John and I do, you are searching the landscape for the first hint of color and design of a quilt of many colors. For us it is a season introducing the busiest celebrations of the year. Multiple family anniversaries and birthdays all happen in the fall. We help the season begin in foodsandflavors with traditional dishes from fall’s favorite fruits and veggies including the oft forgotten persimmon. Jim and Lisa kick in the spicey flavors and textures with dishes hinting of Latino and Italian characteristics. Courtney highlights popular apples and pumpkins...their care and uses. Ashley has creative October scary treats for kids of all ages. There’s even more recipe pages to tease your tastebuds!

Become acquainted with more Yadkin Valley People such as a creative branch librarian and her “new” library, a super enthusiastic 4-H agent, the new director of the Shepherd’s House and an Eagle Scout...all caring hearts towards benefitting others.

Gardening can be so relaxing it makes a great hobby whether you are harvesting seeds for yourself or a meet, canning from your porch garden, simply planting for spring of 2022 with guest writer Briana Wright, or trying your hand at making Phyllis’ autumn wreath, our pros have lots to share with you.

Just as we slowly slip into opening up our lifestyles from the past year, day to day we never know what to expect. Fall is known in the Yadkin Valley for a plethora of harvesting festivals, fun fairs, family reunions, wine events and more.

The way things are today, it’s wise to call ahead prior to hitting the road to be disappointed if the event has been cancelled.

Enjoy all the other regular features by qualified writers in this issue.

And then join us in the November/December issue to celebrate two great holidays in our special traditional food magazine.

We are thankful for the good things about living where we do through Yadkin Valley Magazine, your guide to the Yadkin Valley living.

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WEEKENDS.

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Yadkin Valley Magazine is a publication of Cherry Street Media,LLC. 413 Cherry Street East Bend, NC 27018 336­699­2446 September/October 2021 Volume 22 Number 1

Farm Fresh Taste Naturally Wholesome Delicious Enjoy all our Dairy Products

Publisher/Editor Barbara Krenzer Norman Advertising Sales John Norman Sue Harrison Ken & Denise Knight Contributing Writers Ashley Beard, Kimberly Blaker, Mary Bohlen, Amie T. Brendle, Jim Collins, Caroline Donalson, Ryan Guthrie, Wendi Hartup, Amanda Joyner, Scott Lewis, Carmen Long, Dr. Ashley Martin, DVM, Cindy Martin, Laura Mathis, Angel Mauck, Sandra Miller, Judy Mitchell, J. Dwaine Phifer, Lisa Prince, Adrienne Roethling, June Rollins, Phyllis Smith, Courtney Tevepaugh, Jessica O. Wall, Briana Wright, Vicki Yount.

Photographs & Photographers John & Barbara Norman, Cindy Martin, June Rollins, Carmen Long, Ryan Guthrie, Amanda Joyner, J. Dwaine Phifer, Lisa Prince, Mary Bohlen, Wendi Hartup Mitchell’s Greenhouse & Nursery, Ashley Beard, Vicki Yount, Ciener Botanical Garden, Courtney P. Tevepaugh..

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Launching into Autumn

The Forest Is Calling I painted The Forest Is Calling immediately after I completed, She Held The Key, my second novel and concluding sequel to She Lost Her Muse. For several months I devoted more time to writing than to painting. When I was temporarily furloughed, both were possible. When I went back to my full-time job the end of April of this year, I had to put painting on the back burner in order to finish She Held The Key. I didn’t allow myself to paint until it was finished. I remember thinking, will I remember how? Am I going to regret this?

The day came and I remember the anticipation when pulling out my watercolors and the urgency to splash color onto paper. I had a reference photo of an autumn landscape I had taken last fall on one of my daily walks. The photo gave me a launching off point, which is all I needed to jump into the painting.

I found I wasn’t as tenuous or careful in my process. Was that because I’d not painted for three months? Or, because I had spent the previous three years mainly working in oils? Whatever the reason, the painting process was fast, vigorous and fun. I’ve since returned to oils and found the same is holding true.

Application of pigment is more certain along with not overworking or fiddling with details. I’m relieved and grateful.

At the writing of this column, She Held The Key is being turned over to a professional for line editing and proofreading. It is my hope it will be available on Amazon by this fall.

I’m convinced stepping away from activities we usually do, and focusing on something new is beneficial. What’s your heart calling you to launch into?

I hope you do it.

Happy Autumn, June

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From the coziness of your bedroom, to the library’s shelves filled with books, to the openness of our living room areas, to sit, talk and enjoy, or the gazebo for nature’s beauty, we share the comforts of home.

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Our Administrative Staff strives to create a family environment throughout our facility.

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Where kind hearts welcome you Yadkin Nursing Care and Rehab Center 903 West Main Street • Yadkinville • (336) 679­8863 Call Crystal Watkins to schedule a visit.

Now a part of Wilmington, North Carolina’s Liberty Healthcare. This well known, well respected partner brings new resources and years of experience to providing our residents only the best in care.

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Reader Favorite

recipe from July/August 2010

It seems like yesterday when we first featured Best Cook Brenda Hauser’s Easy Apple Pie. We still remember the day when we visited to see and taste this incredible apple pie.

When we talked about featuring a fall related Best Cook recipe from the past in the magazine, this was top of mind.

Brenda, thanks again for sharing!

We get so much feedback from the Best Cooks and all the recipes, for that matter. Thanks for letting us know you enjoy them.

Brenda Hauser

Brenda Hauser’s Easy Apple Pie 4 pounds Granny Smith apples 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 cup butter 1 (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts 1 egg white 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar

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Peel apples; cut into 1/2-inch thick chunks. Toss apples with cinnamon and 3/4 cup granulated sugar.

Melt butter in a 10-inch cast-iron frying pan over medium heat; add brown sugar.

Cook, stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes or until sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat.

Place 1 piecrust in skillet over brown sugar mixture. Spoon apple mixture over piecrust. Top with remaining piecrust. Whisk egg until foamy. Brush top of piecrust with egg white; sprinkle with 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar.

Cut 4 or 5 slits in the top crust for steam to get out.

Bake at 350°F. for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes (shield pie with aluminum foil during the last 10 minutes if needed) or until crust is golden brown and pie is bubbly.

Cool on a wire rack 30 minutes before serving.

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Eleanor’s Sunshine Salad 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 box lemon gelatin 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese 1 Granny Smith apple, chopped 1 Golden Delicious apple, chopped 1 cup diced celery 1 cup pecans, chopped 1 1/4 cups Cool Whip Combine pineapple and sugar.

Bring to a boil for 3 minutes.

Stir occasionally.

Take off heat.

Add gelatin and cream cheese.

Stir mixture until dissolved and cool.

Add apples, pecans, celery, Cool Whip.

Put in an 8x8-inch Pyrex dish.

Chill in refrigerator and enjoy!

Patricia Love has sent a recipe that belonged to her mother, Eleanor Bouchelle.

“Mama passed in 2016 at the age of 91.

She was a people person—she never met a stranger and she loved both her home family and her church family.

Eleanor Bouchelle

Mama had her favorite recipes and always fixed three dishes for family gatherings, holiday dinners and homecomings at church. She would say, ‘Always do your part.’ She did just that.

I cherish my memories of Mama cooking for the people she loved.”

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foodsandflavors~™ Vicki Yount

If my family had a favorite pie it would have to be my fudge pie. I have always been a chocoholic and even if I didn’t have anything else chocolate in the house, I had the ingredients to make this pie.

Over the Fourth of July holiday, my sons and their families came for the day and I made Chicago dogs for our family gathering. Eighteen hotdogs and the pie were devoured!

This pie is so easy to make because you only need a saucepan and a whisk, no mixer required. One unbaked pie crust, homemade is great but a frozen shell or already pie crusts in the refrigerator section of the grocery store is wonderful! I have always made my own pie crust which is why I bake more cakes than pies. No more homemade crusts for me. What a mess!

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I told the kids that we might have hotdogs for Thanksgiving this year. It sounded great to them. It surely would be easier! I hope this pie becomes one of your family’s favorites as well.

Be sure to top with vanilla ice cream.

Have a great fall! Vicki

FUDGE PIE RECIPE 1/2 cup melted butter 1/2 cup cocoa 4 eggs 1 Tablespoon karo

syrup 1 & 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla

Melt butter in a saucepan, remove from the heat and whisk in the sugar, cocoa, eggs until well combined. Whisk in the rest off the ingredients and pour into the unbaked pie shell.

Bake at 350°F. 50 minutes to one hour.

Note: For my oven 50 minutes has a gooey center, which my kids loved. For me, I prefer more of a brownie consistency and I leave it in the oven about one hour.

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"Many years ago in Grandmother’s day, recipes called for a number 6 can or number 20 can, etc. instead of ounces. I still have some very old recipes calling for cans by number.”

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1 can 1 1/2 can 2 can 2 1/2 can 300 can 303 can

10.5 ounces = 1 1/3 cups 16 ounces = 2 cups 20 ounces = 2 1/2 cups 28 ounces = 3 1/2 cups 15 ounces = 1 3/4 cups 16 to 17 ounces = 2 cups

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Fruits and vegetables can be expensive, making it frustrating to discover spoiled items in your produce drawer. September is Fruit and Vegetable Month and Food Safety month. Combine the two and it is the perfect time learn some useful tips on how to care for your produce. Although most produce share the common trait of originally growing outside surrounded by dirt, once harvested, the handling and storage recommendations can be very different. Maximize the flavor and storage life of your fruits and vegetables with these helpful hints.

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With water and friction gently wash smooth, porous surfaces like tomatoes.

Rough surfaces like cantaloupe can handle the friction of a scrub brush.

Washing too far in advance removes some of nature’s natural preservatives and can cause faster spoilage.

Wash fresh produce under running water when ready to use, including those with skins and rinds—like watermelon—which aren’t eaten. (When you cut though dirty produce, outside surface dirt can be transferred to the part which is eaten).

Head lettuce and leafy greens are an exception. They may remain crisper when washed right away and then stored loosely in a perforated plastic bag. Use a salad spinner to make this job easier. Excessive moisture can lead to brown, slimy greens.

Packaged fruits and vegetables labeled ready to eat, triple washed or washed, don’t need to be washed again.

Apples, berries, cherries, grapes—all cut fruit store in the refrigerator.

Avocados, kiwi, peaches, pears and plums all continue to ripen after they have been picked. (If they aren’t ripe when you put them in the refrigerator, they never will be.) Spread fruit out on a baking sheet, tray or plate. Store on the counter at room temperature until ripe, then store in refrigerator, use within a few days. To speed up ripening these fruits, put them in a loosely closed brown paper bag at room temperature. Adding an apple to the bag speeds up the process even more. A plastic bag will not work.

Apples that you will eat within a week, bananas, citrus fruits, mangoes, pineapple and melons all taste better when stored at room temperature.

Most vegetables maintain better quality when stored in the refrigerator.

A few exceptions: Tomatoes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, winter squash and onions all need to be stored in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.

Most herbs store well in water, like cut flowers, in the refrigerator. Store fresh basil (in water) on the counter.

Storing refrigerated fruits and veggies in perforated plastic bags helps maintain moisture yet provides air flow. Un-perforated bags can cause mold or bacteria to grow. If you don’t have access to commercial food-grade perforated plastic bags, you can make your own. Take a food grade storage bag and make holes every six inches through both sides of the bag with a hole punch or cut small x’s with a pair scissors.

Cut fruits as close to serving time as possible. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Don’t leave cut fruits and veggies out longer than 2 hours.

Don’t want your cut fruit to turn brown? Coat pieces with an acidic juice—like orange juice or mix the fruit with another acidic fruit. You can also use a commercial product like Fruit Fresh.

Keep fruits and vegetables in separate produce drawers in the refrigerator. Fruits give off ethylene gas which can shorten the storage life of vegetables. Some vegetables give off odors that can be absorbed by fruits and affect their quality.

Produce can be preserved for longer storage by canning, freezing, drying, or pickling.

For more information or up to date instructions, contact your local Cooperative Extension office.

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Fall is the perfect time to turn a variety of vegetables into delicious soup. While visiting in Ireland, we noticed many of the soups were pureed. This is a good way to hide some extra vegetables into the recipe or for those who aren’t thrilled with the variety of textures in traditional vegetable soup. Using an immersion blender in the cooking pot makes the process quick and easy.

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In a large sauce pot over medium heat, warm oil.

Add onion.

Cook until it softens, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add carrots, zucchinis and potatoes.

Cook about 3 minutes or until soft.

Add tomato paste & chicken stock, partially cover .

Simmer 25 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Add chickpeas; heat 3 minutes.

Add lemon juice, salt & pepper.

Remove from heat.

In small batches, transfer soup to a blender.

Process until smooth.

Can use a hand-held immersion blender in the pot.

Put back in the pot if using the blender.

Heat about 3 more minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Taste and gradually add up to 2/3 of the parsley.

Can season each bowl with additional parsley if desired.

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Preserving the Flavors of the Season

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WRITER Courtney Tevepaugh Family and Consumer Science Agent, Wilkes County North Carolina Cooperative Extension Courtney_tevepaugh@ncsu.edu Follow along on Facebook @wilkesFCS

There are few things that bring back more warm memories than fall. It is my favorite season for many reasons, but mainly for the delicious food. It’s the perfect time to gather with family and friends to enjoy a trip to a local farm or enjoy a meal over a fire. There are multiple ways to enjoy the flavors of this season, preserving them will allow you to think of those warm memories all year. When I think of fall I think of apples and pumpkins first.

Apples can be preserved in a number of ways, by freezing, canning, or drying.

Apple varieties such as Gold Delicious, Jonathan, or Granny Smith hold up well for freezing. Freezing can be done in the form of applesauce, or through a syrup, sugar, or dry pack. Apple can be processed in a boiling water canner in the form of butter, juice, sauce, and sliced apples. Be sure to follow a tested recipe to can apples for longterm shelf storage. Your local Cooperative Extension office can assist with finding an appropriate recipe. Dried apples are another option and make for a tasty, nutritious snack. These also make great fried apple pies. A commercially made food dehydrator will work best, but if that is not available apples can be dried using an oven. Sun drying is not recommended in North Carolina due to our high humidity levels.

Another seasonal favorite is pumpkin. When preserving pumpkins choose smaller, sweet varieties known as pie pumpkins. They are best for cooking and baking due to their meatier texture than carving pumpkins. Freezing pumpkins will result in the highest-quality product. Home canning is NOT recommended for pumpkin butter or any typed of mashed or pureed pumpkin. However, you can cut pumpkins into cubes and process them in a pressure canner following a tested recipe.

Pumpkin flesh can also be dried, made into vegetable leather, or you can dry the seeds. Another option is using pumpkin in pickled recipes, such as salsas or relishes, there are no current recipes for canning these products at this time. So treat these products as if they are fresh and keep them in the refrigerator.

Visit a nearby farm this fall to stock up on the best local products of the season.

To find a farm download the Visit NC Farms App. From here you can search for a specific farm or product, and locate ones nearest you on the map. Remember to call ahead to confirm hours of operation and availability.

To freeze pumpkin select full-colored mature pumpkin with fine texture. Wash, cut into cookingsize sections and remove seeds. Cook until soft in boiling water, in steam, in a pressure cooker or in an

Buttermilk Pastry 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon soda 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1/3 cup shortening 1 egg 1 cup buttermilk Combine flour, soda & baking powder.

Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal Combine egg & buttermilk; add to flour mixture.

Knead until smooth.

Canned biscuits can be used as a quick alternative to the pastry crust.

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oven. Remove pulp from rind and mash. To cool, place pan containing pumpkin in cold water and stir occasionally. Package, leaving ½-inch headspace. Seal and freeze.

Fried Apple Pies Yield: about 1 1/2 dozen 8 ounces dried apples 2 Tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 to 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 Tablespoons lemon juice Buttermilk Pastry (recipe to left) Vegetable oil Place apples in a saucepan; cover with water.

Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes or until apples are tender.

Add butter, sugar, cinnamon, & lemon juice; mash well.

Divide pastry into 3 equal portions; roll out onto waxed paper.

Cut out pastry circles using a 5-inch saucer as a measure.

Place about 3 Tablespoons of apple mixture on half of each pastry circle.

To seal, dip fingers in water; moisten edges of circles; fold in half, making sure edges are even.

Using a fork dipped in flour, press pastry edges firmly tougher.

Heat 1-inch of oil to 375°F. Cook pies until golden brown on both sides, turning only once.

Drain well on paper towels.

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foodsandflavors~™ Lisa Prince Its time for back to school and that morning commute. But don’t stress, at ncegg.org we have quick on-the-go breakfasts, school lunch ideas, after-school snacks and weeknight meal recipes waiting for you.

Eggs help make hectic meal routines quick and easy. Protein-packed and lowcarb, an Italian Egg Bake with sweet potatoes, Italian sausage, cheese, and peppers can be made ahead for breakfast or dinner. Light and fluffy, these Sweet Potato Pie Doughnuts are a sweet way to start your day or to enjoy as an afterschool snack.

The doughnuts also remind me of our State Fairs that take place in the Fall and are right around the corner: NC Mountain State Fair (September 10-19) and the NC State Fair (October 14-24). Stop by the Egg Booth and say Hello!

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ITALIAN EGG BAKE

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https://ncegg.org/recipes/italian-egg-bake/ Servings: 8 Cook Time: 45 minutes 1 pound ground Italian sausage 2 medium sweet potatoes (2 to 2 ½ cups), peeled, cut into ¼” cubes 1 green pepper, diced 1 red pepper, diced 6 large eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 cup Asiago cheese 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper for seasoning to taste

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium size pan, on medium-high heat; cook sausage, stirring frequently and breaking apart with a spoon, 4 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Carefully, drain excess grease, leaving 1 Tablespoon to cook sweet potatoes.

Transfer cooked sausage to a bowl; cover with foil to keep warm.

Cube sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1/4 -inch.

In the same medium size pan with saved 1 Tablespoon grease, sauté sweet potatoes until soft, about 15 minutes.

Add sweet potatoes & peppers to the bowl with cooked sausage.

Stir to combine.

Pour combined sausage, sweet potatoes, & peppers into a 9×13inch baking dish.

In a medium-size bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper.

Pour egg mixture evenly over sausage mixture.

Top with asiago and parmesan cheese.

Bake for 45 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked throughout.

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Once mixed, slowly add the flour.

Fill doughnut pan 3/4 full of batter.

Bake at 350°F. for 15 to 18 minutes.

Cool completely before topping with pecan crunch.

Pecan crunch topping: 1/2 cup maple syrup 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup loosely packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup coarsely ground roasted pecans Mix melted butter & maple syrup together.

Brush on doughnut.

Mix brown sugar, cinnamon & pecans together.

Sprinkle pecan topping onto doughnuts with your hands.

Place pecans if necessary.

Drizzle syrup/butter mixture over pecan topping to help stick to doughnut.

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WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHER Ashley Beard Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Yadkin County Ashley_beard@ncsu.edu Follow along on Facebook at Facebook: @YadkinFCS

Fun Fall Twist on Recipes for Children

It can come to no shock to parents that it can be hard to get their kids to eat their vegetables. The USDA MyPlate general recommendation is that children aged 5 to 8 years old need 1.5-2.5 cups of vegetables each day. A good way to visualize one cup is comparing it to your fist or to a baseball and a half cup can be visualized as two golf balls. Vegetables are a very nutrient dense food containing many important sources of potassium, dietary fiber, folate, Vitamin A and C. Per the 20202025 Dietary Guidelines, children aged 5-8 score a 55 (out of 100) on the Healthy Eating Index and usually are only consuming at or below 1 cup of vegetables on a daily basis. The Healthy Eating Index is a way to measure how the intakes of food groups align with the Dietary Guidelines. It is noted that the HEI scores tend to decrease as the children go into their adolescent life stages.

The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines measures childhood obesity at 41% in the United States. Based on this finding, it is important to focus on improving the current intakes for children by starting to develop a healthy diet pattern. A few ways we can do that is to focus on nutrient dense foods and reducing intakes of added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium. Nutrient dense foods include vegetables, fruits, whole grains, seafood, eggs, beans, peas and lentils, unsalted nuts and seeds, fatfree and low-fat dairy products, and lean meats and poultry. You can see that it is a common characteristic of nutrient dense foods to have little added sugars, saturated fats and sodium.

You can read more about this here: https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/ There are many factors contributing to childhood obesity. One factor that parents and guardians can have an impact on is behavior of eating habits. Parents and guardians are role models for children and can have an impact on the child’s behavior and view of healthy eating. Children are very impressionable when they are in their younger years. Like I stated above, it can be a difficult task to get children to eat/enjoy vegetables. There can be hesitancy with any new foods but with repeated exposure, it can help to develop children’s food preferences at an older age.

If your child did not like how the vegetable was served one way, try it in another dish or food. It is important to create a positive environment around food for our children so they can continue their healthy diet patterns as they get older. Knowing how impactful the food we eat is to our overall health, getting children to meet the recommended intakes should be a challenge parents/guardians desire to take on and conquer!

My favorite way to get children to eat vegetables is to hide them! Having foods that they already enjoy by adding in a few vegetables is a great way to start exposing and experimenting with what they like/dislike. The other tip to getting children excited to eat their vegetables is to make the food fun by adding fun shapes, animals, or themes! By making it fun, it may make the children “forget” they are actually eating vegetables! They will have so much fun joking that they are eating a “spider” they may not realize it is a green pepper!

Here are some fun fall inspired twists on common recipes to make an eating experience pleasurable for children!

MyPlate Mini Pizzas...Make It Creepy Crawly Recipe from NC State Extension Steps to Health Package of whole wheat English Muffins Marinara or Pizza Sauce (look for low added sugars) Reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese Green bell pepper Toast muffin until very lightly browned.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place toasted muffin on a baking sheet.

Spread sauce onto the muffin.

Sprinkle with cheese.

Place bell pepper creepy crawlies onto pizza.

Bake at 350 F. 4 to 6 minutes or until cheese melts and muffins are thoroughly heated.

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Recipe comes from N.C. Cooperative Extension-Local Food Program 1 Tablespoon of olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper 1/2 cup zucchini 1/2 cup yellow squash 1/2 cup cooked black beans, drained Cooking spray 6 eight-inch whole wheat Tortillas 2 1/4 cups of shredded 2% sharp cheddar cheese (Author’s note: you can switch out the vegetables for what is in season or what can be found at the store. The whole point is just adding those hidden vegetables.)

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Add olive oil to a large nonstick pan.

Once warm, add onion; sauté at medium low until soft.

Add bell pepper to the pan, cook until slightly tender.

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Add black beans to vegetable; cook until mixture is heated through. Put mixture into a bowl and set aside.

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Cook approximately 2 to 3 minutes on one side before flipping.

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This is the best appetizer ever...the White Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms with its presentation in a narrow, shallow 12-inch dish, oozing melted white cheddar cheese and sending off a rich aroma can be a meal all by itself it is so rich. One large mushroom is centered and then flanked by three smaller mushrooms on each side.

A crunchy topping adds texture and flavor. Take your time and savor it all at the Longhorn Steak House!

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Ginger is a herbaceous perennial plant of the family Zingiberaceae, native to southeastern Asia. It is a member of a plant family with cardamom and turmeric.

It has a pungent rhizome (underground stem) that is dried to use as a spice, cooked to add flavoring to food, and as a medicine. Here in NC, ginger is commonly used as a spice for gingerbread and other sweets. Crystallized ginger has become popular to use in desserts and ginger root, found in grocery stores, adds flavor to stir-fry and other Asian dishes.

Many gardeners do not think about growing ginger, as it is thought to be more difficult to grow and harvest than other more common herbs such as basil, dill, or parsley. In reality, they’re not difficult to grow. Start by finding an organic piece of ginger root with some eye buds forming (best if the eyes are green). Break off a section of the root containing an eye and allow to dry a couple of days before planting (this will help to prevent root rot). The ginger root grows in part to full shade and likes rich, loose soil. If you’ll be planting ginger in the ground, it’s a good idea to add lots of compost or rotted manure to the chosen spot. Ginger rhizomes can be started indoors by planting them in pots, moving them outside in spring and then harvesting them in fall before frost. If you will be growing ginger in containers, using potting soil is a must. Ginger plants take 10 months to mature. If you live in USDA zone 7 or higher, you can grow a ginger root in the ground (though in all zones but zone 10, the leaves will die in the winter).

Ginger is the perfect herbal medicine to have around during the winter. While its most famous for treating indigestion and nausea, ginger may also act as a decongestant and has long been used to improve cold weather imbalances including poor circulation, arthritis pain and more. Ginger has been used as an anti-inflammatory in Asian medicine for centuries to reduce swelling and ease the pains associated with joint and bone discomfort such as rheumatoid arthritis. There are several ways to enjoy the health benefits of ginger: Eating fresh ginger and adding it to your favorite dishes, juicing it with your favorite smoothie, taking it as a supplement (be sure it contains pure ginger root), or by making a compress using ginger tea bags or by soaking ginger root in a wet cloth and applying it to the inflamed joint.

Enjoy health benefits of ginger by drinking ginger tea. It aids in the absorption and digestion of food after eating helping the body release gastric acids necessary for digestion and may help soothe stomach ache and ease the bloating often associated with overeating. Ginger tea may also offer antiviral properties. It is believed fresh ginger destroys virus cells causing the common cold, flu and is often used to treat colds, coughs and sore throat, as it loosens phlegm and helps the lungs expand properly. The antioxidants in ginger tea help support an active, healthy immune system. Consuming a lemon-ginger version of ginger tea provides extra bacteriafighting compounds that also aid in fighting cold symptoms. This can be accomplished by simply adding fresh lemon juice to your ginger tea and enjoyed hot or cold.

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1 1/2 cups sugar 2 quarts of purified water 4 inches of fresh ginger root, sliced 2 cups lemon juice Combine 1 quart of water, sugar, ginger root in a medium saucepan.

Stirring occasionally, heat until mixture comes to a boil.

Remove from heat.

Allow to cool.

Remove ginger.

Squeeze out excess juice into mixture.

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PERSIMMONS Another Fave Autumn Fruit

WRITER/ Derek Morris

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Fall is my favorite time of the year with the air less humid and who could not love the yellow, orange and bright reds of leaves against a crisp blue sky. This time of year is stunning and refreshing to say the least. It is time to be outside. Bright orange pumpkins, pears and apples are being gathered from fields and orchards all over NC. But there is nothing that says fall to me quite like persimmons and especially our native persimmon which happens to be native in all 100 of our counties.

While the 1 to 2 inch fruits are small compared to asian persimmons they are in my opinion much richer flavored and are the best persimmons for breads, puddings and the like.

While many still hold to the belief that persimmons re-

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quire frost to be ripened, this is simply not true. There are some trees that may only ripen their fruits late and around the time of the first frost but frost has nothing to do with persimmon ripening. In our area I would guess the majority of persimmons are ripe in September and October and I know of some trees that ripen fruit in late August. The ripest and most flavorful persimmons will be quite soft to the touch and need to be picked up from the ground. On rare occasions you can get ripe persimmons directly from the tree if they are orange, soft and come loose from the tree when gently tugged.

If they do not come loose from the tree quite easily leave them as they are not properly ripened yet and will leave a nasty as-

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It is best to gather fruit in shallow boxes instead of buckets since the fruit is soft and perishable. The honey sweet fruits are delicious eaten right on the spot, spitting the seeds of course. If you find lots of ripe persimmons you are lucky indeed as possums, deer, racoons and other critters seek out persimmons as well and sometimes it can be a challenge to beat them to the punch.

Persimmon pulp freezes very well and even whole persimmons can be frozen in plastic freezer bags for later pulping if you do not have time to pulp them right away. Persimmons are excellent in breads, pies, puddings, cookies, ice cream, jam, candy and have many other applications in the kitchen. At one time in the not too distant past there was even a small business in Indiana that sold canned persimmon pulp. These days frozen pulp can sometimes be found at farmers markets and specialty grocers.

If you cannot locate native persimmons or the pulp, asian persimmons can be substituted in most recipes however the flavor will not be exactly the same.

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2 cups persimmon pulp 2 cups plain flour 1 1/3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 beaten eggs 1 stick butter, melted 1 3/4 cups milk 1/4 cup water 2 teaspoons vanilla

1 pint persimmon pulp 2 cups granulated sugar 3 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cups milk or buttermilk 1 1/2 cups flour 3 Tablespoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 stick butter, melted 1 medium sweet potato, grated

Sift dry ingredients together.

Add to pulp, gradually mixing.

Add beaten eggs, then butter.

Mix well after each addition.

Combine milk, water, vanilla.

Stir into persimmon mixture.

Put into a greased glass dish.

Bake in a 350°F. oven for 1 hour.

Mix together dry ingredients.

Melt butter.

Add sugar, beaten eggs, stir.

Add dry ingredients into wet mixture.

Stir in milk.

Bake at 300°F. until done, using a toothpick inserted in the center that comes out clean.

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foodsandflavors~™ Jim Collins These two recipes have a little of the South of the Border flair. Ole! The Jalapeno Corn Dip has been great at reunions and other get togethers. Great left over.

Just warm up and serve.

The Black Bean Quesadillas are perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner. You can spice them up by adding some chopped canned jalapeno.

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Black Bean Quesadillas

Black Bean Quesadillas 1 cup black beans 2 Tablespoons sliced green onions 2 Tablespoons diced green or colored bell pepper 2 Tablespoons diced red onion 1 Tablespoon lime juice 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or 1/2 Tablespoon dried cilantro 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 cup grated Monterey Jack or extra sharp cheddar cheese Salt to taste 4 flour tortillas Drain and mash the black beans in a large bowl.

Stir in green onions, bell pepper, red onions, lime juice, cilantro, salt, garlic.

Divide into 4 portions.

In a slightly greased skillet over medium-high heat, cook flour tortillas, one at a time until softened, about 15 seconds each side.

Spread 1 black bean mixture portion over each tortilla.

Sprinkle cheese on top.

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Vanilla Pound Cake 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 1/4 cup Crisco, room temperature 1 cup of milk 3 cups granulated sugar 3 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 eggs 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

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Cream together butter & Crisco until creamy & light in color.

Add sugar one cup at a time; mix.

Add vanilla, baking powder and salt.

Add one cup of flour & mix.

Add 1/2 cup milk & mix.

Add 1 cup of flour & mix.

Add remaining milk & mix.

Add last cup of flour & mix until just combined.

Next add eggs one at a time until just combined.

Put in a greased/floured pound cake pan.

Bake at 325°F. 1 1/4 hours to 1 1/2 hours.

Use toothpick to see it comes out clean.

Allow to cool15 minutes before turning out on a serving plate.

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WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER Ryan Guthrie Autumn is my favorite time!

In my opinion there is no better way to spend a cool fall evening than sipping hot coffee and having a sweet treat, especially a chocolate one.

This bark recipe is super simple and my son loves to help me make it.

I love how this will keep in the fridge or freezer—helpful mostly so that we don't eat an entire batch in a single weekend.

We also love to package it up and share it with teachers and neighbors. We customize it with our favorite toppings or whatever we have on hand.

Fall means my son gets his Brach's pumpkins and candy corn, so we include those with Reece's Pieces and pretzels!

Stress-free, simple fun with bowls to lick afterwards. What more do you need for fun in the kitchen during this best season of the year?

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In a busy household like ours, the perfect dinner involves minimal dirty dishes and food prep!

Fall Candy Bark 1 bag white chocolate morsels 1 bag milk chocolate morsels Your candies and toppings of choice Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

Cut larger candies into small pieces.

Melt white chocolate in the microwave in 30 second increments and stir until smooth.

Pour white chocolate out onto the baking sheet and spread into a thin layer.

Microwave milk chocolate until smooth, then drop dollops onto the layer of white chocolate.

Using a skewer, make swirling patterns to marble the two chocolates.

Press toppings into chocolate and slide the sheet into the freezer to set up.

Once solid, break into pieces and enjoy.

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Curious, but don’t have much or any wine knowledge? This is the perfect event to attend. Winery staff will be on hand all day to share knowledge with you.

With so many wines available to try, we’re betting you’ll find one or more that are perfect!

Good news…ticket prices remain the same! Wine tasting tickets at the gate are $25. Save $5 by purchasing tickets in advance. A souvenir wine glass is included. You know the drill—bring your age ID for an admission bracelet.

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The Yadkin Valley Grape Festival offers a courtesy storage booth so you don’t have to carry your purchases.

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For extra fun be sure to stop by the Yadkin Valley Grape Festival souvenir booth.

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Get the gang together and get to downtown Yadkinville for a fun fall day, rain or shine. Talk about a terrific girl’s day out. We haven’t even mentioned the free entertainment. The 60 Watt Combo will be playing classic rock and rhythm and blues from noon to 2. Big Daddy Mojo is on stage from 3 till 5 playing their brand of blues rock.

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Harvesting the Seeds

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It’s that time of year where we can look at so many things to do with our gardens. As hot and dry as its been, I’m ready to compost the summer vegetables and seasonal annual plants and more so ready to put the gardens to bed.

Not the case just yet and the typical maintenance continues, weeding, watering, cutting seed stalks from plants to reduce unwanted dispersal and more.

This time of year brings one of my favorite tasks; it is a great time to collect, clean, store or scatter seeds.

Have you ever thought about saving seeds on your favorite tomato? With home gardening on the rise, many varieties are readily available through the purchase of plants or seeds. Think of how easy it could be to save your own seeds. Though, if growing more than one variety within proximity to each other, cross pollination could occur giving you unknown results. If tomatoes have been growing with great distances from one to another, simply save a fruit specifically for the seeds. Extract the seeds and place them on a napkin for a few days to let the juices and flesh ferment the seeds. This fermentation helps with the seed germination process later on. Once the seeds have dried, the seeds and dry napkin can be folded up, placed in a sealed plastic baggie and stored in the bottom drawers of the refrigerator.

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continues from page 57 milkweed, Asclepias curassavica and Gomphocarpus physocarpus. These pose a challenge since the seeds are attached to silky hairs, but I save them because I don’t get a lot of return if seeds disperse to the ground on their own. It’s best to store the seeds and sow them in pots in the late winter to transplant to the garden once frost has passed. This is also an opportunity to share seeds and extra plants via the spring plant sale, wink, wink! Some years, you fall in love with certain annual plants but the feeling of not knowing if you’ll find it again could arise. Outstanding performers this summer were the Gomphrena or globe amaranth, and the Emilia coccinea or tassle flower. I’ve already started collecting seeds which will be placed in a brown paper bag to dry, sorted in the coming weeks, divided into little baggies which will then be taken to the annual seed swap, shared with many groups throughout the winter and will be for sale in the gift shop at the first of the year. Be sure to look for the 9th annual Seed Swap at Old Salem next January or February in time for National Seed Swap Day.

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Poppy seeds

Seeds saved early waiting to be scattered were the poppies and larkspur.

Typically, seeds would have been dispersed by Mother Nature, in this case, seeds will be scattered in other parts of the garden. Stalks of seeds have been sitting upside down in brown paper bags and kept in a dark, cool place for the summer. Now that fall is near, early spring flowers is best scattered now in preparations for a spectacular season.

We love sharing seeds of hardy perennials and bulb species too. Lilium henry is a favorite with its pumpkin orange flowers held upside down on 5 to 6 foot talk stalks. Petals recurve while pollinators get excited for food. Lilium formosanum can get out of hand as stalks produce thousands of viable seeds. Therefore, remove seed stalks before pods split but place the pods in a brown paper bag so the contained pods split, disperse with the seeds collected at the bottom of the bag.

Don’t forget to label your seeds when collecting. Begin getting your supplies ready, brown paper bags allow seeds to disperse and collect, napkins dry seeds faster when there’s evidence of juice or flesh then, plastic bags or even pill bottles are sufficient for seed storage. A paper envelope is not as good; it will allow air to come through or excess moisture to escape. It is always best to place seeds in the refrigerator and not the freezer. Seeds can be stored up to 10 years as long as the light and temperatures remain the same. Lastly, a lot of debris can find its way in when seeds dehisce, (that’s gape or burst open) a hand-held strainer comes in handy. Pour the seeds in the strainer to sift out the debris and allow the seeds to fall through the mesh to collect.

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HOME & GARDEN Amie T. Brendle

We didn’t have time to chat about table lamps and floor lighting before, concentrating more on ceiling lights in the last article. So, now we have the opportunity to explore those.

All the same pseudo-guidelines still apply, with one major difference…lamps are much easier to change out or move around within the room or home. Your pieces still need to be functional but, gone are the days of the “same & plain.” Each piece needs to look interesting, even when turned off, serving a dual purpose or sometimes even more. Many styles of lamps now have another element of functionality. They are also equipped with built-in multiple charging stations for all our devices. Gotta love it when it is a double or triple-duty piece. (TIP: Before purchasing, make sure charging can occur even when lamp is turned off.)

Designers often say, “We don’t light for the light, we light for the vintage table lamp shadows.” Makes perfect sense, right?

As our natural light will become less and less this time of year as we head into Fall, let us think of some ways to brighten our lives. Consider making a cozy area whether it is a room, a space or a singular reading nook for yourself. There is absolutely nothing better than a good book, a comfy chair and a fuzzy blanket, especially on a cold and dreary winter day, so add the perfect lamp to make the space inviting and cheerful.

As we are spending more time at home and especially in the winter months, look for pieces that will add color and vitality. A room needs several light sources dispersed throughout, creating multiple layers of light. This is also vitally important to our mental health.

When we are unable to be in natural light, creating a warm atmosphere inside bodes well to overall balance of positive moods.

Where we talked about ceiling and area lighting being the anchor of the room, think about lamps as a perfect finishing touch to accentuate a room. The jewelry that makes the outfit pop, so make it count. However, the opposite could also work if needed. If your room can’t support ceiling or wall wired fixtures, make the lamp as large as possible so it becomes a focal point, grounding the space, while also becoming the main source of light.

By now, you know how I feel about mixing styles and mediums, I love it!

This way you can always pair new pieces, even flea market finds together with heirloom and existing ones. Makes it all more interesting and intriguing.

Stay away from “same, same, same.” The only exception might be highlighting the focus on a canvas artwork and using minimalist type twin lamps, so as not to take away from the art itself.

And children of the 60s and 70s guess what is back and on trend? The lava lamp and it is not just for teens anymore. Now there are even more styles, shapes, sizes and colors creating endless hours of mesmerizing gazing.

Another icon, this one from the 1980s associated with the lighting world is The Clapper, “Clap On/Clap Off.” How could anyone forget that, and do you think it is back? No, it never left and is still being sold today. It is a simple sound activated electric switch able to control up to two devices, dependent upon how many times you clap your hands. The newer version is a Clapper Plus and it comes with an option of using a remote control.

Similar products also useful and more reliable are the wireless remote control electrical outlets. Typically coming in a multi-pack with one remote. Simply plug

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in the outlet switch and then plug in the lamp. This is convenient and wonderful for those who have mobility issues or arthritis involving fine motor skills and these can be used with any electronic device.

Not quite as convenient, but another choice to be noted is the “touch” lamp.

Meeting any part of the lamp should control the various light modes.

In the last article we discussed “smart” options, which can also be used for lamps. Apps can be utilized through iOS and Android phones or paired with a device for voice command operations.

Certain challenging situwhimsical table lamp ations may occur, such as lack of access to wiring for ceiling fixtures, too few electrical outlets or maybe a dining table in the middle of the room where a cord would be a tripping hazard. A couple of options to consider are rechargeable battery powered floor and table lamps which are much more efficient today.

And they are more echo-friendly than the other choice of regular battery powered lamps. Although keep in mind rechargeables typically use a USB charging cable. A great plus is either type can be easily moved anywhere inside or out.

As far as trends, it is literally everything, making it all so much fun right now.

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With timberland covering approximately fifty-eight percent of North Carolina’s total land area, it’s not going out on a limb to say trees are our most abundant natural resource. According to NC State Extension, the forest sector contributes around $21.6 billion to our annual economy through logging, sawmills, furniture production and pulp and paper industries (Parajuli and Bardon, 2021). However this figure doesn’t take into consideration the role fall foliage plays in strengthening our tourism economy, a dollar figure that’s difficult to quantify, but no doubt significant. A wide range of species diversity among trees produces a myriad of shapes and colors, and three distinct geographic regions provide N.C. residents and visitors with a chance to extend “peak week” as one travels from the mountains to the coast. Here in the Yadkin Valley, the best opportunities to enjoy fall color usually occur from mid-to-late-October, but the timing and the color intensity can change from year to year depending on weather conditions.

As we enter the fall season, readers may be surprised to know the colors typically associated with fall have been stored inside leaves since their spring-time emergence. Leaf colors are produced by plant pigments such as carotenoids, which produce shades of orange, xanthophylls that give us yellows and anthocyanins that yield striking purples and reds. All of these play a role in photosynthesis, the process by which leaves convert sunlight into sugar, but no pigment does this quite as well as chlorophyll, which produces the green leaves we associate with the long days of summer. As the most efficient pigment involved in photosynthesis, chlorophyll is also the most abundant, masking underlying pigments until with the approach of autumn stimulates its breakdown. As other pigments are revealed, a collection of cells known as the abscission layer develops at the base of each leaf, trapping sugars within to brighten colors.

A string of sunny days and cool nights can further intensify colors to produce the leafy showstoppers that bring out Sunday drivers in droves.

As fall progresses, the abscission layer brings about the detachment of leaves, producing a temporary carpet of colors that blanket the forest floor. As the colors fade into warm shades of brown, a rich humus layer develops to help hold soil in place, insulate the roots below from the harsh cold of winter, and provide nutrients for spring growth.

The entire color change process is fleeting, with peaks only lasting a week or two. With this in mind, it pays to plan out potential viewing locations in advance. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of parks and miles of rural landscape to provide ample viewing pleasure as the Yadkin River meanders through the Mountain and Piedmont regions. Whether it’s a stunning vista from a Blue Ridge Parkway overlook, or one of the many riverside trails offered at locations such as Forsyth County’s Tanglewood Park, make the 64

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most of your Yadkin Valley autumn by planning your route in advance. To help pinpoint the best color opportunities to align with travel plans, see the Fall Foliage Prediction Map at https://smokymountains.com/fall-foliage-map/.

In addition to enjoying Yadkin Valley destinations, don’t forget to take advantage of the beauty offered right outside

your door, where family walks can provide opportunities to gather raw materials for craft projects that preserve the beauty of autumn. Type “Fall Leaf Crafts” into a search engine for a cornucopia of ideas, or follow these photo instructions to create a fall wreath that captures the colors and textures of one of our greatest resources – trees!

Arrange the wreath components and attach using a hot glue gun.

Enjoy your colorful wreath! With proper care it can last through several fall seasons.

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For the plant enthusiast, what better show stoppers to have amongst your Autumn Collection than the classics?

Fall Annuals Violas: These easy to grow plants’ showy flowers are quite remarkable. They come in a vast array of colors, cultivars, require little maintenance and do just as well in containers, as they do in the ground. While violas are smaller than their pansy counterparts, they are hardier, and will bloom after the snow melts. These little guys, usually have more than one act in them, as they can last several seasons, even several years. It is best to plant violas in early spring, fall, or late winter.

A bonus to fall planting is that violas will last through the spring season without the need for replanting.

Pa n s i e s : Because pansies are derivatives of violas, they share many of the same attributes. Pansies also come in many colors, varieties, require little maintenance and are container tolerant. Because of their bigger blooms, pansies are naturally showier and from my experience are generally preferred. Though not as tough or enduring as violas, pansies can rebound from a hard freeze and last for several seasons. Pansies like violas should be planted in early spring, fall, or late winter. When planted in fall, they too will last through the spring season without the need for replanting.

Chrysanthemums: Aside from oversized pumpkins, nothing says fall like chrysanthemums, but unlike pansies and violas, chrysanthemums are regarded as autumn flowers exclusively.

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bage and kale. While white makes a great blend with asters. The typical chrysanthemum (the ones most stores and nurseries sell between late July to early October) are resilient to the heat and cold. Chrysanthemums may be perennials, but not always. Be sure to plant them and keep them watered after the blooms fade.

Fall Trees/Shrubs Natchez Crape Myrtle: Known for its white flowers in July, the Natchez Crape Myrtle also makes a showy display in fall, with its fiery red orange foliage that dazzles with the same brilliance as maples. Couple this with sun tolerance, disease resistance, low maintenance, and blooms for almost three months, it’s no surprise this tree can be found aligning sidewalks, in the landscapes of residential neighborhoods, and parks. It is worth noting the Natchez can reach heights of 20 feet or more at maturity. If this is too much, try opting for a dwarf variety instead.

Ginkgo Biloba: Considered the oldest living species of tree on Earth, this deciduous darling is a slow grower, but can reach heights of 50-80 ft. at maturity. Ginkgo Biloba makes its fall

debut when its leaves turn from green to a brilliant yellow. The bonus is that the leaves almost all fall in one day. Yet aside from its showy golden leaves, the Ginkgo Biloba’s fame is rooted (no pun intended) in its resilience and durability. It can thrive in neglect (i.e. compacted soil, poor drainage, pollution) and is resistant to most insects amongst other things. The only drawback is the fruit produced by the female emits a foul odor.

Mitchell’s only grows the male, which doesn’t fruit.

Fall Vegetables Fall Vegetables: Great for spring or fall planting, cucumbers and summer squash also grow well in containers. For someone who relies on a container garden, I do not have room for certain vegetables such as pumpkins that require a lot of space. Cucumbers, summer squash and other small vining plants do not require much space, just sturdy staking. Leaf lettuces and broccoli are also fall vegetables that can be planted in containers, or in the ground. Fall is also the time for Brussels sprouts, kale, head lettuce, Swiss chard, kohlrabi, carrots, collards, mustard and other greens.

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Lawn Problems with White Grubs?

White grubs are turf pests found throughout N.C. They have cream colored bodies with yellow to brownish heads, six legs, are usually found lying in a “C” shaped position and are 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches in length. White grubs are the larvae form of several types of beetles the most important and destructive of which is the Japanese beetle. They have a one year cycle, 10 months of that being spent underground. The female Japanese beetle burrows into the soil in mid-July to lay her eggs. The eggs hatch in mid to late July to early August.

The young grubs move up in early August and begin feeding on grass roots severely damaging the root system. Feeding continues until cool weather arrives in October at which time the grubs move deeper into the soil in preparation for winter. As the weather warms in March the grubs return to the root zone to resume feeding, now however, as full size adults. The larvae pupate in late May and emerge as beetles in early June. Birds, moles, skunks and raccoons all enjoy feeding on grubs to some extent. The presence of those animals and perhaps unexplained brown patches of grass serve as indicators of grub problems. All grasses are susceptible and can be destroyed by an unchecked grub infestation.

Animals rooting or burrowing in search of grubs cause further problems. You can check for grubs by peeling back one square foot sections of turf over several areas of your lawn. Cut down about three to four inches and examine the root zone area. If you average five or more grubs per sample, treatment is recommended. Grubs are easily controlled with pesticides but timing is critical.

Treatments applied in early September are recommended because the grubs are small and very close to the surface.

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Books

A WILD RIDE Jane Tesh’s Latest Madeline Maclin Mystery

REVIEWER Cindy Martin This case is personal. Madeline Maclin, former Pageant Queen turned Private Eye, agrees to search for the culprit when ten paintings, including her own Blue Moon Garden, come up missing from the Parkland Museum. Madeline’s mother, a museum board member, fears she may be a suspect. Although she has never supported her daughter’s career choice, she is relieved to learn Madeline is on the case. After all, her reputation is at stake.

Enter Jake Banner from the Galaxy News Weekly, one of Madeline’s fans, who convinces her to allow him to produce a YouTube reality show titled From Crown to Crime. Arriving on the scene in his purple Gremlin and flamboyant attire, Jake uses his phone and Dick Tracy-like watch to record Madeline in action as she attempts to foil the thief. Things become even more complicated when Madeline’s ex-conman husband Jerry Fairweather is approached by people from his past and is drawn into their dangerous game.

Ladies and gentleman: Buckle your seatbelts and prepare for the reading ride of your life. This is one book you won’t want to miss!

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More than a cookbook, Mary journals 35 years of colonial cooking on the hearth and campfire.

She explores the world of Rebecca Boone showing admiration of women on the frontier.

Mary has included period receipts used at the hearth.

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caring hearts Keagan Gurley Boonville Eagle Scout

Keagan Gurley, a Starmount High schooler and Eagle Scout made direct eye contact with a smile as he confidently answered my interview questions…a great first impression!

Scout leader, Kevin Cheek visited Keagan’s second grade class promoting what scouting had to offer. From that point on, Keagan wanted to be a Boy Scout. Moving through “the ranks” of Troop 653 with leader Justin Walters, he has put in over 350 hours of service.

Keagan and his troop have collected over 1200 pounds of food for Yadkin Christian Ministries where Keagan volunteered for three years, worked with fellow scout Ayden Walters to landscape the town of Boonville, single-handedly planted flowers at Starmount Middle School, has been in the Order of the Arrow for three years while working at local grocery store.

To complete his Eagle project, Keagan joined with Austin Enclosures in Yadkinville with some 15 hours designing a drop box for old and damaged American flags.

Out of respect for our flag, Boy Scouts offer to retire these flags with an appropriate service for FREE. When he was asked if he would someday be a scout leader, Keagan replied without hesitation, “ I hope so!”

In October, Boy Scouts nationwide sell popcorn as a fundraiser.

In February, Boy Scouts nationwide distribute grocery bags and ask folks to fill the bags that will be collected and replaced with another bag to fill.

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Jennifer A. Rogers is a North Carolina gal, through and through who has always lived in Yadkin County.

With three children, Draven, 13, Samara, 12 and “spunky” little Rhett, 3 and husband Richard Rogers, Jennifer has earned a degree in European History from Southern New Hampshire University with an emphasis on Henry VIII and the Holocaust. She began working for the North Western Regional Library system four years ago as a Library Programs assistant to the branch librarian—now she is the Branch Librarian at the “new” Jonesville Public Library. Jennifer is the typical librarian stating, “The Public Library is a non-partisan organization that welcomes all.”

“We are so excited and can’t thank the community enough for all the support we have received.” says Friends of the Library President Mendy Peles. Friends turned this doctor’s office into a welcoming, friendly place to be.

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Jennifer Rogers Jonesville Librarian

Jennifer is an author. Currently she has completed several of her planned series of historical romance novels of the 1800s and London. Remember her name so you can seek her out on your library shelves.

Her creative mind has more dreams for her library. For example, 2021’s summer weekly Paw Print Storytimes featured Jennifer’s dog “Sweet Pea” and her rescue cat “Groot” plus pets from staff and Friends that took part in the storytime on Fridays at 10a.

Northwestern Regional Library director, Joan Sherif says, “We are very excited about the new Jonesville Library and plans for expansion. The staff, Friends and community have worked hard along with the support of town Manager Mike Pardue and the Jonesville Town Council—all helping make a dream come true for Jonesville. The new library is like a home away from home and we all invite everyone to visit.”

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JANA ELLIOTT For such a time as this…

Esther 4:14

WRITER Cindy Martin

Jana Elliott, newly appointed director of Mount Airy’s Homeless Shelter, the Shepherd’s House, is passionate about her life’s work. As a teenager, she and her mother, a school bus driver, spent the summer camping near the Cherokee region of North Carolina. It was there Jana encountered impoverished families and folks in need. Their dire situations touched her heart and the seed was planted. She wanted to find a way to make their lives better.

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families she’d met and one young man named Gary, who became her pen pal. Unfortunately, Gary made some bad choices and was sentenced to prison, and after a while, they lost touch. But Jana couldn’t stop wondering what had become of the other little children and their families.

Fast forward a few years and Jana’s own teenage daughter comes bursting into the house, insisting Jana and her husband John adopt. She had become friends with someone who had been adopted by a loving family and had been saved from an abusive father. Although Jana and her husband were moved by their daughter’s plea, they weren’t sure they were ready for adoption.

“I believe there are no accidents,” Jana said, “just opportunities.” While working as an account executive at Clear Channel Radio, she discovered a summer camp run by a friend that focused on foster/adoptive families and at-risk children. It seemed meant to be. Over the years, in addition to their blended family of four (two daughters and two sons), Jana and John have fostered more than 20 children.

Jana became executive director of Heroes Helping Heroes, where she was responsible for mentoring programs and the Seeds of Hope summer camp. As executive director, Jana also led adult-based programs for children’s parents and caregivers. Her goal was to break the generational patterns of abuse, neglect, and dependency.

“Six years into it, I ran into children who were living at Shepherd’s House,” she told me. Perhaps this was a glimpse of what God had in store for her future?

Along the way, Jana became a realtor and worked for Century 21 Smith-Love Realty in King. “I believe everything that’s happened in my life has happened to prepare me for the next step,” she proffered. “We should approach life fearlessly and put our faith in God (or the higher power in your life) and trust His judgment,” she continued. “My life is a testimony to that. God will never let me down.”

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DANNY LOUGH Davie County 4­H Agent

Lucky for the Yadkin Valley, Danny Lough earned a scholarship to Wake Forest University where he received his Masters degree. Originally, Danny and his wife, Rachael, were from Tampa, Florida.

While Danny was attending WFU, Rachael got her current job at the Carolina Classic Fair (previously known as the Dixie Classic Fair). The couple became enamored with the Yadkin Valley area and decided to look for a job for Danny and a home.

Danny became an adjunct teacher at Forsyth Country Day School where he met Phil Rucker, a fellow adjunct teacher also employed with the N.C. Cooperative Extension in Davie County. When a 4-H agent position became available, Phil encouraged Danny to apply for the job.

Both Danny and Rachael are avid hikers. “Being in the middle of the state as the Yadkin Valley is, we have access to the mountains and the coast." said Danny.

Now as Davie County’s 4-H agent, Danny’s enthusiasm for the organization is tremendous. He is a "team” within himself but he took every opportunity in the interview to brag about his force of volunteers instructing programs ranging from community services and life skills, sport shooting, community

gardening, sewing, homesteading (canning), equestrian and more.

Spring is Awards Activities Day with 4-H members making presentations on varied topics. For next year check out the fourteen summer day camps offered until August from horses to photography.

Even with that full schedule, Danny is driving to increase 4-H membership in Davie County up from the current enrollment of 120 youth…he is working hard to make the public more aware of the 4-H organization and all it has to offer our juveniles.

For much more information on 4-H give Danny Lough a call at 336-753-6100 or contact the 4-H agent in YOUR county!

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TOM LOWE

Orchardist* on the Brushies

WRITER Mary Bohlen

Tom is the fifth generation of Lowe family apple growers in the Moravian community and says, “It’s my life and I want to keep it going.

Heritage is important.”

Rocking on the front porch of the old homeplace, Tom shared his story of life as an orchardman.* Out from the porch there is a clear view of Moore’s Mountain and Kilby Gap at the Alexander-Wilkes County line on Highway 16 South, elevation 1657 feet.

“This is a thermal belt, perfect for growing apples because the freeze misses us most times. That’s what we believe brought my ancestors here back in the early 1800s from Kentucky. A large part of what I know about apple growing has been passed down in our family.”

Looking across to the apple house, Tom mentioned that his Grandpa built it in the 1920s and that’s what is still used today. In the early 1900s there were about 60 orchards here but now only a dozen. Preserving the family tradition means a great deal to Tom. On the seven acres of orchards, Tom produces over 20 varieties of apples including Honey Crisp, Gala, Fugi, Rusty Coat and Wolfe River. One of his favorites is Cortland.

“Cortlands were created by someone in New York in the late 1800s and a lot of people don’t know about them. They are good for making apple sauce and don’t brown too quickly.”

Tom muses that one of the more popular apples from this area is Brushy

Mountain Limbertwig. This native variety is a good keeper, meaning it will last longer, and when dried makes excellent fried apple pies and filling for apple stack cake. Harvesting starts towards the end of October.

The Adam and Eve apple is a rare variety that comes from the Lowe orchard.

To our knowledge no local growers produce this one. “It is a very large apple and has a sweet-tart flavor that is good for pies. Harvest time has a narrow window, from the beginning to mid-September.

Working the orchard is continual work, especially during harvesting. “I pick my fruit carefully and if I find a flaw I toss it. I’m particular and want to make sure we have a quality product.

Lowe’s apples are sold on weekends at his Brushy Mountain Farm and Orchard, at the Ruritan Brushy Mountain Ruritan Apple Festival in North Wilkesboro, Saturdays at the Boone Farmers Market and the Valle Crucis Festival. * Orchardman is an 18th century term meaning one who tends an orchard and sells the fruit.

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ATV safety revisited:

Have Fun & Be Safe WRITER Jessica O. Wall, MPH

Director, Yadkin County Human Services Agency Medical Clinic and Wic jwall@yadkincountync.gov 336.849.7588

When I first wrote about this topic, it was because I had recently seen young people riding their all-terrain vehicles on the state road and they weren’t wearing helmets or other safety gear. Unfortunately, we are still seeing and hearing about incidents with injury and death from accidents on all-terrain vehicles.

The 2019 NC Child Fatality Prevention Team annual report includes data on all pediatric death. In 2019, there were 82 vehicle related deaths. Majority of these deaths, 51, were passengers, while 16 of were drivers, and 15 were outside of a vehicles/pedestrian. Types of vehicles involved included 33 passenger cars, 13 SUV’s, 8 pickup trucks, 4 vans, and 3 unknown. In addition to motor vehicles, other modes of transportation involved in collisions included 1 ATV’s, 1 motorcycle, 1 golf cart, 1 Jet Ski, 2 motorbikes, and 3 bicycles. The data from the 2019 Detailed Mortality Statistics report showed, in that year, there were 8 deaths in all-terrain or other offroad use vehicles. Of those, 2 were children between the ages of 15 and 19. At the time of writing this article, the data for 2020 was not yet available.

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Many families have these types of vehicles, like dirt bikes or all-terrain vehicles. They serve many important uses in a rural environment such as farming or hunting. Children may come into contact with these types of vehicles at a very early age. They are taught how to drive and ride from family members when they are young and may even be given one as a gift. If you are considering purchasing one for a child in your family, purchase the helmet and other safety gear at the same time. When our children are young, we put them in well installed, up-to-standard car seats. When we teach them to drive, we go over all the safety precautions like wearing their seatbelt, not texting and driving, not speeding, etc. Take the same standard precautions with all-terrain vehicles.

Keep all those same traditions of living life in a rural environment, but do it safely. Make sure that you and your children have all the proper safety equipment. Adults can, and have, died in these accidents as well. Be an example for your child just like when they see you fasten your seatbelt. ATVsafety.org is an educational and informational website ran by the ATV Safety Institute.

On their page regarding riding gear, they say this, “ATV riding requires protection for head, eyes, hands, and feet, flying debris, or contact with foliage”.

Never operate an ATV or ride as a passenger without a quality motorcycle helmet, eye protection, boots, gloves, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt or jacket.

They also have an ATV readiness checklist, to help you determine if your child is ready for the responsibility. Make sure that you complete a pre-ride inspection of your vehicle to check for things like: tires, wheels, controls, cables, lights, electrics, oil, fuel and lastly, chain/driveshaft and chassis. The ATV Safety Institute has eight Golden Rules of riding.

1. always wear Department of Transportation compliant protective wear, as mentioned before 2. never ride on paved roads, except to cross when done safely and permitted by law 3. never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol 4. never carry a passenger on a single-rider ATV, or no more than one passenger on an ATV specifically designed for two people 5. ride an ATV that is the right size for your age 6. supervise riders younger than16; ATVs are not toys 7. ride only on designated trails and at a safe speed 8. take a hands-on course or one of their online courses at ATVsafety.org or call 800-887-2887 Take these vehicles serious. Read the owner’s manual, set and go over ground rules for riding, get training for you and your family, provide the proper supervision and make sure everyone has the proper equipment. Also, know that North Carolina has laws around these vehicles. The NC ATV law went into effect in May, 2006.

The law requires children must be at least eight years old to legally operate an ATV. And their age determines what size ATV they can ride: children 8 to 11 shouldn’t ride one with more than a 70cc engine; children 12 to 15 shouldn’t ride one with more than a 90cc engine. A child should be 16 or older before riding an ATV with an engine over 90cc. In addition, effective October 1, 2006, all riders born on or after January 1, 1990 must possess a safety certificate indicating successful completion of an ATV safety course sponsored or approved by the ATV Safety Institute.

Serious injury and death can be avoided when the proper precautions are taken, and you can still have fun!

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Especially during fall and spring, parents have to deal with allergies and the noises of kids breathing. There are different sounds lungs can make. Wheezing is generally a high pitched, whistling sound—either loud enough to hear from across the room or so quiet it can only be heard through a stethoscope.

True wheezing is caused when the airway and lung tissue becomes inflamed and swollen Imagine your child suddenly starting to breath through a small straw.

Different environmental factors can cause wheezing—not every child wheezing is diagnosed with asthma.

Wheezing can develop when a child has a cold or sinus infection—it will go away and rarely ever returns.

Asthmatic children will have more frequent, recurring wheezing that improves with using an inhaler or a nebulizer machine. Talk with your medical caregiver for advice on eliminating the particular allergens in your case.

Granted wheezing can be frightening for both kids and parents. Rely on your medical provider for evaluation and treatment.

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3 Ways To Prevent Making Your Back Pain Worse Chiropractic care for patients with low back pain (LBP) not only includes spinal manipulation or adjustments but also patient education in regards to heat/ice, performing daily activities and exercise Heat vs. ice is a controversial topic. Often patients will be told by their friends and family to use the opposite to what we may recommend to our patients. In general, when pain is present, there is inflammation...so use ice to reduce swelling and pain. When heat is inappropriately utilized during this inflammatory phase of healing, vasodilation or an increase in blood supply to the already swollen injured area often results in an increase in pain. The use of heat may be safely applied later in the healing process during the reparative phase of healing, but as long as pain is present, using ice is usually safer and more effective.

As far as daily activities, improper methods of performing sitting, bending, pulling, pushing and lifting can perpetuate the inflammatory phase, slow down the healing process, and interfere/prevent people from returning to their desired activities of daily living, especially work. Improperly performing these routine activities is similar to picking at scab since you’re delaying the healing process and you can even make things worse for yourself.

There are many exercises available for patients with LBP. When deciding on the type of exercise, the position the patient feels best or least irritating is usually the direction to emphasize. More specifically, for those who feel a reduction in pain when bending forward (referred to as “flexion-biased”), flexion exercises are usually indicated. Example of these include raising a single knee to chest, double knee to chest, posterior pelvic tilts, sitting forward flexion and hamstring stretches. When bending backwards results in pain reduction (referred to as “extension-biased”), standing and bending backwards, performing a sagging type of pushup (“prone pressup”), laying backwards on large pillows or on a gym-ball are good exercises.

The dosage or duration of exercises must be determined individually and it is typically safer to start with one or two exercises and gradually increase the number as well as repetition and/or hold-times.

If sharp/bad pain is noted, the patient is warned to discontinue that exercise and report this for further discussion with their chiropractor.

It is normal and often a good sign when stretching/good pain is obtained at the end range of the exercise.

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Hugh Chatham Provides Greater Access to Communities Served In addressing the community's health concerns amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital and their affiliates created new opportunities for patients. Hugh Chatham introduced virtual care, extended hours in primary care, specialty practices, and express care and urgent care locations while providing weekly vaccination clinics for all community members. COVID-19 has challenged the world, our nation, medical workers, and every individual, but Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital's mission has been to provide greater access and exceptional care in a safe environment.

When describing their vaccination clinics at the Heritage Center, Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce president David Steelman quoted, "It was like Chick-fil-a had trained the team because they were so friendly and provided exceptional service." Hugh Chatham had volunteers from different departments partnering together to educate and vaccinate the community. In addition to the vaccination clinics, Hugh Chatham partnered with management at local businesses such as PVH Distribution Center in Jonesville and Unifi in Yadkinville, vaccinating hundreds of employees.

Within the last year, Hugh Chatham focused on accessibility by extending hours and expanding service lines, providing individuals with access to medical treatment spanning two states and seventeen counties.

In April of 2021, Hugh Chatham opened their newest physician practice, Hugh Chatham Endocrinology & Diabetes Specialists. The practice has provided patients with specialized care that has not previously existed in the area. The providers at Hugh Chatham Endocrinology & Diabetes Specialists evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide variety of diseases and disorders of the endocrine system including diabetes and thyroid disorders.

5-star rated for patient satisfaction, Yadkin Valley Home Health has expanded services into Virginia. The agency currently serves Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Davie, Forsyth, Iredell, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes and Yadkin counties in North Carolina. Yadkin Valley Home Health’s expansion will allow patients who are homebound to receive skilled nursing, home health aides, medical social work assistance, physical, occupational and speech therapy at home.

Hugh Chatham’s Chief Practice Officer and Vice President of Ambulatory Services, Andrew Tate, said, “Hugh Chatham is committed to providing greater access to safe, quality healthcare services. We recognize each community’s specific needs and have expanded hours and service lines, providing dependable resources for residents in their time of need. This past year has been difficult for the healthcare industry, but our team members, clinical staff and providers are dedicated to supporting our patients, no matter what it takes.”

Part of Hugh Chatham’s network of community service, the Urgent Care facility in Jonesville.

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital (www.hughchatham.org) is a not-for-profit community health care network of physician clinics and an 81-bed acute care hospital that delivers high quality, convenient health care to residents of the Yadkin Valley and Foothills region of North Carolina and parts of southwestern Virginia. Employing more than 800 team members, Hugh Chatham includes a medical group of more than 50 providers across 27 locations and six counties.

Headquartered in Elkin, North Carolina, Hugh Chatham is a leader in using technology to coordinate care for patients and to make healthcare more accessible, and cost-effective.

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MAYBERRY MOTOR INN A Classic Mount Airy Retreat WRITER Cindy Martin You’ll feel right at home when you step inside the Mayberry Motor Inn, a family-run hotel located in the heart of the town where Andy Griffith was born and raised. “Although it was built in the 50s,” grandson and manager Mikel Snow said, “My grandparents purchased it in the 60s and it’s been in the family ever since.”

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The Mayberry Motor Inn’s Aunt Bee Collection and Mayberry memorabilia.

Mikel and his brothers Jeremy and Joshua are proud to have been passed the torch and be lighting the way for visitors and locals alike to come and “sit a spell” while soaking in the southern hospitality. Their grandmother, Alma Venable, actually portrayed Aunt Bee during the annual Mayberry Days celebration held the last weekend in September each year. “When Frances Bavier (Aunt Bee) passed away, Alma attended her estate sale and purchased many of Frances’s personal items, which are now displayed in the Aunt Bee Room at the hotel. “It’s like a mini museum,” Mikel said.

The Mayberry Motor Inn also boasts of their Andy Griffith memorabilia on display, with many items available for purchase. The Squad Car and Emmett’s truck are parked out front. Guests often take advantage of the beautiful gazebo area and in-ground pool. Of course, many want to stroll around the grounds along the Thelma Lou Trail or attend the numerous regional activities each season brings, like Mayberry Days in September or the Autumn Leaves Festival in October. During the annual Mayberry Meet-Up in the spring, “The Andy Griffith Show” fans get together family reunion style to visit with one another, shop and dine in downtown Mount Airy, attend a Neal Brower lecture about the show, and watch Andy Griffith reruns under the stars simple pleasures.

There’s something for everyone year-round: hiking/biking at nearby state parks, craft fairs, antique/quilt/pottery shows, music festivals, local celebrations. The list goes on and on.

“Some of our guests are like family,” Mikel said. “Many of them have been coming here for over twenty years.”

With their reasonable rates, clean and comfortable rooms, and convenient location, Mayberry Motor Inn is the perfect vacation destination. The folks there invite you to join them where the values and charm of Mayberry still live.

Mayberry Motor Inn is located at 01 N. Andy Griffith Parkway in Mount Airy, NC. For information or reservations call 336-786-4109 or visit their website at www.mayberrymotorinn.com.

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Yadkin Valley Magazine’s Barbara Norman will be signing her three Cookbooks, Saturday 9am to Noon Matthew 25:35 For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty

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Fall event highlights...

After extensive and meticulous updating and repair work inside and outside the historic house of one Justice Richmond Mumford Pearson, his house has now reopened to docent guided tours on the following schedule: Saturday, August 28 - 1:30 to 4:00p Saturday September 18 - 1:30 to 4:00p Saturday October 16 - 10:00a to 4:00p for the annual Civil War Day. Planned is an encampment and firing demonstrations. Local musician Stan Clardy will perform twice: 11a and 1:30p.

Bring a chair or blanket and stay awhile.

Restrooms, picnic tables and shade available at two separate Park shelters.

As an indoor/outdoor event we request you use masks and spacing as individually needed and suggested by NC.

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Mayberry Market & Souvenirs 182 N. Main Street Downtown Mount Airy 28 different vendors Mayberry souvenirs • gift items • home decor boutique clothing • jewelry & accessories • pottery jams • ciders & candy • baby boutique • masks handmade soaps & more!

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Gloria and Rosalee from Gloria Sews

Quilting:

Beauty Meets Practicality WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER J. Dwaine Phifer

Historians seem to agree quilting, having Egyptian origins, may date back to sometime around 3400 BC. Quilting traditionally translates as three layers of material stitched together.

Various historians relate that the idea of quilting was brought back to Europe by the Crusaders sometime around the 12th century. Quilted fabrics gained popularity as garments to be worn under knights' armor. These workaday garments then morphed into the fashionable men's doublet, a type of stylish jacket, favored by European men for a long time. Quilting— as we now know it-—thus emerged as a serviceable, artistic and historic craft that grew and changed over time to fit the needs and whims of artisans. Technology and inventions like the long-arm quilting machine keep quilting contemporary without sacrificing the idea quilted objects are first and foremost useful and beautiful creations with ancient roots.

The North Wilkesboro community is home to many talented and creative quilters. Yadkin Valley Magazine readers may already be aware of two quilt shops in the area through ads in the magazine: Gloria Sews, 303 10th St. (336-8180940) and Sew Blessed Quiltworks, 201 Sparta Rd (336-9020999). See their ads in Yadkin Valley Magazine and website for additional contact information.

Gloria Mastin, owner of Gloria Sews, was excited to talk about her love for all things “quilt.” Due to the downturn of the economy in 2008, Gloria found herself without a job. She approached the situation creatively and decided to pursue her love of quilts and quilting by fulfilling a need in the community. Upon opening her first shop, she was amazed at how much interest and support the Wilkesboro quilting folks provided. She's now located in bustling downtown North Wilkesboro in a beautiful, inviting shop. With the addition of a long-arm quilting machine, she provides an invaluable service for quilters.

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Piecing tops is what motivates quilters. The major chore of quilting layers of fabric together efficiently and artistically has become a gift provided by quilting machines. Rosalee Reavis began working with Gloria during high school and now does the long-arm machine quilting. She also teams with Gloria in helping quilters envision how a finished quilted project will look.

Like almost all quilters, Gloria and Rosalee are solidly connected with the widespread quilting community. They attend shows two or three times a year. Gloria gets excited helping beginner quilters get started. Her sage advice to all new to quilting is, “Start small. Quilted place mats or even potholders are perfect. Not every quilted project has to be for a queensize bed,” she chuckles.

Gloria provides an amazing service to both the quilting community and North Wilkesboro at large. Because dedicated quilters enjoy quilting so much, they'll piece one quilt top after another. In many cases the quilters are older folks. When they pass away, the family has to make decisions about the quilter's estate. In one recent situation, a family donated over a hundred beautiful and well-crafted quilt tops that were finished but needed final quilting using the long-arm quilting machine.

Gloria and Rosalee are steadily working through this treasure-trove of quilt tops and producing beautiful bed covers they donate to the Catherine Barber Homeless Shelter and to DSS for distribution to elders in need of warm bedding. Gloria and Rosalee also receive ready-for-quilting tops donated by a very special group of area quilters. These quilters make tops in their spare time and donate them for charitable causes.

Their generosity, and Gloria Sews talent, provides creative satisfaction for the quilters and a joy for those needing a warm, comfy bed cover.

Gloria is certainly excited about quilts, about quilting, and

about the delight the quilting community brings to her community. Most importantly, though, quilting is all about her love of color and how colors, worked into patterns, create beautiful designs and tell wonderful stories. Too, she appreciates quilters and what their creativity offers to those who may not feel inclined to pursue quilting. She states, “My favorite thing is helping people make decisions about color, fabrics, and the kind of quilt work they want to do. Quilts should be used and loved!”

Just three miles from the south fork of the Yadkin River on Hwy. 64 near where Davie, Iredell and Rowan counties meet, one can find a bit of the area's long practical and purposeful rural history alive and well. Nestled on the rolling hills of the family's former dairy farm, sisters, Patti Cline and Cindy Page, have established a welcoming spot for quilters and those who appreciate the echos of the past, the expressive artistic value of quilting, and the enduring heirloom potential of quilts.

With Covid creating such upheaval in our lives for so long, we all have had to rethink “life before.” We have had to cope bravely, mindfully and purposefully. We have had to reorganize how we interact with others. Even the art and craft of quilting was affected and redefined. Like the folks at Gloria Sews in North Wilkesboro, the sisters' Quilter's Gallery, a shop filled with fabric and quilting supplies, had to close. Like Gloria, they too had to rethink how they could continue to support the quilting community because workshops and quilt shows were canceled across the state and country.

Throughout the lock-down period, the sisters provided support and encouragement for the quilting community through their Facebook page, www.quiltersgallery.net, and their email Quilter's GalleryNewsletter, quiltersgallery@gmail.com.

The practice of quilting—always a mainstay of practical purpose, utilitarian and artistic value, and a medium through which families passed along history—had to change and reinvent itself once again during 2020.

As spring 2021 arrived, the sisters put on their creative thinking caps.

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Their goal was to develop an innovative and very practical way for quilters to once again meet safely and share their love of quilts and quilting. In June, an outdoor “Show and Tell” event was held. Participants sat outdoors, sheltered by a large tent, near a meticulously cared-for vegetable garden. Barn swallows, nesting under the eaves of the quilt shop, swooped and tittered as the parents fed noisy, hungry babies. The sisters' mom, Lorane, welcomed guests and encouraged participants to sip water with floating cucumber slices and herb sprigs while enjoying homemade pound cake.

In the distance, large bales of hay created an impression of rhythmic musical notes across the dips and swells of the rolling landscape. A gentle breeze played with the tent's edges and each of the quilts while attendees displayed their work and told their stories. There were large quilts, small quilts, picture story quilts, new quilts, old quilts and quilt tops on the way to becoming a finished

quilt. Each presenter shared the connection she had with her quilt—each story as unique and individual as a fingerprint. Although the new quilts were spectacular and had singular stories, the memories and moments attached to the very old, historic quilts elicited mistyeyed appreciation. June's gathering of quilters and those who appreciate quilts certainly underscored how important quilts have been and continue to be for all of us.

Although there are many creative, talented male quilters, at the June Showand-Tell event, this writer, not having a clue how to sew, was saved from being the only male in attendance by Curly and Wilbur, the two resident rescued donkeys. These guys are the quilt shop's goodwill ambassadors and always ready for a snack of carrots and a well-placed head rub from visitors.

With a nod to the arrival of Fall, 2021, Yadkin Valley quilters and friends should mark their calendars for Sep-

tember 17 and 18, 2021, the dates for The Statesville Fall Quilting Marketplace to be held at the Statesville Civic Center. This event provides Yadkin Valley quilters a chance to meet local business folks who celebrate quilting and provide necessary tools and provisions for quilters. Besides meeting other quilters, folks can buy materials and become acquainted with useful supplies and technology. Although this event is not a quilt guild exhibition show, there will be lots of quilts on display. The market event will provide an excellent place to meet other quilters.

For more information and a schedule of upcoming quilting events or workshops, be sure to call or text Cindy at 704-376-2531. Subscribe to the sisters' quilting newsletter for inspiration, upcoming events, and always lots of great photos.

Curly and Wilbur's cuteness factor is always worth a visit to the Quilter's Gallery website.

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Fall event highlights...

Alpha & Omega Corn Maze September open Saturday 10-9, Sunday 12:30-6:30 October - November 13th Wednesday 9-3, Thursday 9-3, Friday 9-9, Saturday 10-9, Sunday 12:30-6:30 See the story on page 104

Brushy Mountain Apple Festival Saturday, October 2 See page 106 Carolina Classic Fair, Winston-Salem October 1-10 See page 105 Wine Tasting see the story on page 104

Yadkin Arts.org Yadkin Cultural Arts Center 226 E. Main St, Yadkinville 336-679-2941 55th Autumn Leaves Festival October 8-10 Downtown Mount Airy Oaks Festival 10-5 Saturday October 9 Free Concert 1:30-8 Downtown Mocksville food trucks, kids corner see page 95 for more details 102

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foodsandflavors ~™ Yadkin Valley Wines Different Types of Wine Storage Creates Different Tasting Profiles WRITERS

John & Carrie Byrd

We use all types of storage vessels here in the Yadkin Valley for fermenting our precious wine. Some of those include stainless steel tanks, cement tanks and the most popular wood barrels. Think of storage vessels as a way to ferment wine and create a unique tasting profile. When a winemaker chooses a certain type of fermenting method they are looking for a result in how the wine tastes after being bottled.

Winemakers are to wine as bakers are to cakes. Different ingredients, different production methods create different flavors and tastes. Winemakers have different yeast to use, different grapes varietals and yes, different storage techniques. The fermentation methods are very important in the wine making process.

Stainless wine storage tanks create a crisp and clean wine and most often associated with white and rose wines. This type of wine fermentation storage is desired when a winemaker is going for a very fruit forward fermentation. Cement storage has been used to create a minerality effect and taste to a wine. Maybe a Vermentino, Pinot Grigio, or similar varietal would be used in this type of storage.

Most popular is, of course. the wood barrels. Wooden barrels are used most often in red wines and some whites like Chardonnay. Different types of oak barrels lend a different tasting profiles to the wine. America, Portugal, Hungary, France all create different flavors to the wine. New barrels versus older—the barrels are toasted to different levels which make a difference in how the wine will taste.

Winemakers have all of these methods of storage in their arsenal to ferment their wine and create a unique tasting wine. I would encourage you to visit a local winery and take a tour of the facility. Learn how your Yadkin Valley Wine is made and more importantly the processes used.

To learn more about visiting Yadkin Valley Wineries:

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wine pavillion

We invite you who are 21 and older to a free wine tasting each night at the Carolina Classic Fair from October 1 through 10, 2021.

Did I say FREE? Yes, it is FREE each night during the fair from 5pm to 9pm at the Wine Pavilion located in Yesterday Village.

Each night we have two different wineries pouring wines for your tasting pleasure. Some of the wineries available this year are Carolina Heritage Vineyard and Winery, Cauble Creek Vineyards, Childress Vineyards, Cypress Bend Vineyards, Hanover Park Vineyard, Rock of Ages Winery and Vineyard, Shelton Vineyards and Thistle Meadow Winery. These wineries would have participated in this year's Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition held in August. This wine competition is sponsored by the Carolina Classic Fair.

Now, during the wine tasting when you find a wine you like, you can purchase a bottle or more to take home to enjoy. Also available, you can purchase a glass of wine to enjoy in our

WINE TASTING at the Carolina Classic Fair

wine display below: wine garden

Wine Garden located just outside the Wine Pavilion. This is a nice time to sit and relax a few minutes and enjoy the moment.

The Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition is held each year in August. We accept wine entries from commercial wineries and amateurs from GA, NC, SC, TN, VA and WV. All of the wines entered in this year's wine competition are on display in the Mechum House just across the road from the Wine Pavilion. Go check them out.

So this year as you stroll through Yesterday Village at the Carolina Classic Fair, drop by the Wine Pavilion and enjoy a FREE wine tasting and a glass of wine and/or a bottle of wine.

Happy Sipping!

Jim Collins, Wine Superintendent Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition Carolina Classic Fair October 1-10

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Festival scenes from previous issues

Brushy Mountain Ruritan Club’s

Brushy Mountain Apple Festival the first Saturday on October, this year October 2, from 8a to 5p.

Welcome to autumn…it’s apple time in the NC mountains and the Annual Brushy Mountain Apple Festival in North Wilkesboro.

Labeled as one of the Southeast’s oldest and biggest one-day arts and crafts festivals is owned and operated by the Brushy Mountain Ruritan Club. Traditionally held the first Saturday in October, this year October 2, from 8a to 5p.

Enjoy live music Friday evening at the Apple Jam at 6p in the Brushy Mountain Ruritan Club’s Brushy Mountain Apple Festival Park on the corner of 10th and Main streets. Bring your chairs, family and friends, for great entertainment, food vendors and local restaurants in downtown North Wilkesboro.

With over 425 arts and crafts, 100 food concessions filling the air with aromas to please all tummies, four different music stages offering Blue Grass, Country, Folk and Gospel as well as an Appalachian Heritage area. Toe tap with cloggers, folk dancers, rope skippers and square dancers. Listen for Appalachian dulcimers as you walk the festival. Appalachian Heritage spotlights crafts such as woodcarving, chair making, soap making, pottery throwing and quilting.

And don’t forget there will be everything apple from the Northwestern NC apple orchardists...apples and apples from favorite freshly harvested varieties, apple cider and dried apples.

Get your FREE Souvenir Program and Guide filled with schedules of music, dancing, locations of exhibitors, food concessions, apple recipes, stories and tales about the community and more at the Brush Mountain Ruritan Club Information Booth at the intersection of Main and 9th streets.

This mammoth festival with an estimated number of 100,000 people is Wilkes County’s largest one-day festival and is a fundraiser for not only The Brushy Mountain Ruritan Club but over the 100 civic, church and other non-profit organizations participating in the event. www.applefestival.net

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Returning for a 9th consecutive year of operation, Alpha & Omega Corn Maze! Opening day is Saturday, September 11. The grand opening weekend will unveil our maze design that features our primary sponsor, Mercy and Truth Ministry. We are also very excited to partner with other 30+ local sponsors.

The fall season will run from Sept. 11 to Nov. 13, 2021. Explore our 20-acre agritourism complex, featuring maze trails, hayrides, horse drawn wagon rides and many more engaging activities. What started with a field of corn and a tent filled with pumpkins has evolved to so much more today. The farm consists of: Giant 5-acre Corn Maze, Haybale Run, Corn Cob Express Barrel Train, Barnyard Basketball & Football, Corn Box, Picnic Pavilion, Hay Rides, Feeding Farm Animals at Animal Acres, Pipe World Sand Play, 2 Bounce Pillows, Corn Hole, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, & lots of photo opportunities.

This year we are excited to announce our new attractions including Axe Throwing (priced separately), Barnyard Baseball & our Little/Big Farmer Tractor Pull. We have a full snack bar of concessions serving a delicious menu including homemade BBQ, hamburgers, hotdogs, grilled chicken pitas, chicken tenders,deep fried corn, french fries, corn dogs, nachos and cheese, dill pickles, homemade pumpkin whoopie pies, fried apple pies, popcorn, cold drinks, coffee & hot chocolate. Separate areas are available for birthday parties, school field trips, or corporate events. Indoor restroom facilities are on site. The festival grounds are open for families to view pumpkins and take fall photos with our fall decorations. Pumpkins are priced separately and you only pay for what you want to take home.

Additional activities include our Bonfire area, pony rides (priced separately), and pumpkin cannons (priced separately). Customers post, 'They are drawn to farms like this as they search for a wholesome and unique outdoor activity for their whole family.' 'This type of recreation is educational for the kids, and parents often enjoy re-visiting their own childhood memories vicariously through this farm.' It's also said, `'The Corn Maze is a great value when you consider the recreational aspect relative to other competing attractions, such as movies and malls.'

Our festival grounds offer activities for all ages. Cost for the maze & most attractions is $12. Children 2 and under are free. Discounted tickets are available for groups of 20 or more. Season passes are $45. In addition church groups, school groups, and college date nights are growing in popularity.

Check out our website @ alphaomegacornmaze.com and like us on Facebook & Instagram for posts & updates on special events. It's almost corn maze season baby!

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October ­ till November 13th Wednesday 9­3, Thursday 9­3, Friday 9­9, Saturday 10­9, Sunday 12:30­6:30

Our 2021 Sponsors: Collide Church, James RIver Equipment, Shallowford Animal Hospital, Peanut Landscaping, Omega Construction, Foothill Meats, Edward Jones Investment, Lake Phelps Grain, B&J Farms, Yadkin Quality Hardware, Darwins, North Elkin Tire, Theos, Pirates Landing, Rick's Used Cars, Farm Credit, Ecoshield Roofing, Cooks Sporting, Yadkin Valley Comprehensive, Yadkin Well, Yadkin Valley Collision Center, CMS Insurance, Rid-A-Bug, Foothills Construction Services, Yadkin Valley Construction, Farm Bureau, Sweet Frogs, Chick-Fil-A, & First National Bank.

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September 11 thru November 13 Starting September 11 Open Saturday 10­9, Sunday 12:30­6:30

October thru November 13th Wednesday 9­3, Thursday 9­3, Friday 9­9, Saturday 10­9, Sunday 12:30­6:30

We’re a 20-acre Agritourism Complex and every corner is packed full of family fun!

With all these and more fun activities, what will the kids want to do first?

Giant 5­acre Corn Maze, Haybale Run, Corn Cob Express Barrel Train, Barnyard Basketball & Football, Corn Box, Picnic Pavilion, Hay Rides, Feeding Farm Animals at Animal Acres, Pipe World Sand Play, 2 Bounce Pillows, Corn Hole, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides New attractions including Axe Throwing (priced separately), Barnyard Baseball & our Little/Big Farmer Tractor Pull

Our festival grounds offer activities for all ages Large covered shelter with picnic tables Full Snack Bar and indoor restrooms We’re the Perfect place for School Field Trips, Daycare Trips, Scout Troops, Church Groups, Birthday Parties, Family Reunions, Weddings/Receptions, Staff Development, Company Picnics and more!

We’re booking those special outings NOW!

See page 107 in this issue to learn more!

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

Even a Squirrel Finds a Nut Every Now and Then!

This summer has been a hot one. So durn hot I have stayed inside as much as I could unless something needed to be done.

My young friend Brady went fishing and he did very well this summer. I saw several pictures of him holding several over five pounds. So naturally, me being the fisherman I am, I couldn’t stand it. I loaded up and headed to the lake. My “early” mornings anymore are about 8a so I was up early and headed to the lake. Now Brady has been doing mostly fishing in late evenings and nighttime, so we are fishing a little different. But his success told me the fish were biting, and that’s all I needed to hear. Now I just needed to find them!

Night fishing and daylight fishing are so different. For night bass fishing you need good eyes! I don’t have good eyes like I did when I was 20 years old, so I fish daytime. Casting a lure at nighttime is sure to land in the bushes, and you know what that means… going in after it and snakes crawl at night.

So, there you go, I ain’t going!

I got to the lake at 10a. It seems I was the last one there but what the heck. I was there to have a good time not to set a record. Water temperature was already 82*. That’s hot, so I head to an area I think I can find the coolest water and that would be upriver. I started out fishing a small worm and jig and after about 30 minutes, “pow,” there it was, a small spotted bass. How do you know a spotted bass from a largemouth? By its mouth with a small row of teeth on the tongue, where a largemouth doesn’t have. There is a color difference but that’s the easy way to determine the difference.

I moved on out in the main lake and fished for about two hours—nothing not even a bite. I decided I would head toward the dam/spillway—it’s deeper and cooler. I got there and the water is 84°. Gee whiz, the air is about 86°, man it is cooking! I drifted into this cove with deep water, lots of logs lying on the bottom and I am fishing around with a big worm and “bump,”there it is. I set the hook and reeled it in and it’s about a pound and half. Not big, but fun. Well, it’s getting on up in the day, and the heat is cooking me, I decided there weren’t any fish to be had so I headed home.

I had my rods laying in the bottom of the boat on-top of

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my fishing net. I am trying to get lures undone and clean up my mess and then splash, splash. I look behind me and the bass are driving the bait fish up in a small cut in the bank. I was standing on my net with eight rods and reels at me feet and I reached for my top water rig. I made the cast and this time I hit my target area. The lure lands just right, plop in the water, the water circles go out, nothing. I jerked it and let it set, nothing, and I did it again, nothing. Well, what the heck they have gone down or moved. So, I cast again same method, plop and jerk, let it set, then boom the water exploded, the fish came up, I saw her when she came out of the water and then she went deep. She stayed deep the entire time until I got her next to the boat. Then all I had to do was net her. But where is my net? It’s under my feet under eight rods and reels and there it was—a beautiful fish—her mouth was wide open, and the lure is about six inches long, there are three sets of treble hooks in its mouth and the lure was completely in its mouth sideways. So, what I had was a fish staring at me with a mouth full of hooks!

My guess was if the fish could have talked, she would be saying get this thing out of my mouth. It looked like a giant row of false teeth. I couldn’t get to the lure, and I couldn’t grab it or thumb it because it was all hooks. So, I had to dig around in a storage compartment while trying to hold on to this fish and find my pliers to hold the lure so I could remove the hooks until I got a good safe hold. When all this was done, I got her in the boat, finally. What a beauty! I weighed her, 5 pounds and 3 ounces. I weighed her again 5 pounds and 3 ounces, and then again. It just looked bigger than that, but they always do. So, I am going with 6 pounds and 3 ounces, nobody to know the difference What’s an honest fisherman to do? What would you do? I called a buddy of mine and told him the story and he said, “Even a squirrel finds a nut every now and then!”

This is a true story; I have several folks ask if I make these stories up. I tell you the same thing I tell my wife, I am too dumb to make these up. I promise, I ain’t lying this time. See you next time!

If you need Scott, contact the lake.

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Good Health

What You Need to Know About Beef Cattle From the Editor: Lots of folks are considering becoming sustainable or are already working at it. A friend’s son is raising Angus and then selling the processed meat...you can’t get any fresher and free of unwanted chemicals than that.

The thought of relying on no one else is exciting, yes.

Independence is a super state of mind, yes. But to actually

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jump into the farm mode requires lots of pre-thought, planning and experience...ask any farmer. We asked Dr. Martin, DVM, to share some information on beef cattle and she chose to discuss the total importance of vaccines. If you have questions you can inquire with your veterinarian or your free local Agricultural Extention agent...every county has one!

With this article I will talk about one of my favorite animals: cows! I wanted to briefly go over a vaccine protocol for beef cattle. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of having a vaccine protocol for your herd and sticking to it. Whether you are new to cattle or an experienced producer, I hope you will find this helpful.

There are a lot of different brands of vaccines available from a few different pharmaceutical companies. Your veterinarian may have a preference for which ones he or she likes best. Regardless of which ones you and your veterinarian choose, I recommend all cattle be vaccinated against respiratory viruses (IBR, BRSV, PI3 and BVD) and Clostridial diseases such as Blackleg. Some viral respiratory vaccines even include protection against 5 strains of leptospirosis (which causes sickness, infertility, abortion, etc.) Examples of these include Bovi-Shield Gold FP5 L5 and Vira Shield 6 + VL5.

Examples of Clostridial vaccines include Covexin 8 and Calvary 9. These vaccines should be given to calves pre-weaning. Some vaccines require boosters in order to be most effective, so check the label on whichever product you have before administering.

Breeding heifers should be vaccinated again prior to breeding. Cows and bulls should be vaccinated annually. For breeding cows and bulls, it would be wise to add in an additional vaccine for reproductive diseases such as vibriosis. This would ideally be given 5 to 6 weeks prior to breeding.

There are also vaccines available for pink eye, warts, etc. that are optional depending on the needs of your farm. These vaccines should be discussed with your veterinarian to determine whether or not they are necessary for your operation.

Proper vaccine handling (mixing, refrigeration, etc.) could in itself be a completely different article.

Read the product labels carefully and contact your veterinarian if you have any questions.

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Got a Care Plan in Place for Your Pet in the Event of a Crisis?

Here’s What You Can Do Now If there’s one thing the spread of COVID-19 has taught us, it’s to expect and plan for the unexpected. This doesn’t just apply to preparing for yourself and the people in your life. In the event of an emergency, advance reparation for the care of your pet is vital to your pet’s wellness.

COVID-10 hospitalization is just one of the many situations that could require last-minute care for your pets. But many other crises could also require arrangements for your pet’s care. Examples include other illnesses requiring hospitalization, last-minute travel for emergencies or work, homelessness and eviction, financial hardship, rehab, natural disasters, deployment, death and morel Your pet is an important part of your family. So make sure you have a sufficient plan in place for your pet before a potential crisis hits.

Who will watch your pet—in times of crisis, especially community-wide or family situations that affect other people as well, such as COVID-19, your first plan may not work out. So have a backup plan, so your aren’t left scrambling There are many options available depending on your financial situation preferences for your pet and the length or type of care you may need.

Trusted family or friends are an excellent option, if any can watch your pet Since you know then ad likely so does your pet, family and friends may be more likely or able to provide care in your home or take your pet into their own home. Family and friends offer pets a familiar face and perhaps even a familiar place. This can be particularly helpful to ease your pet’s stress. Ask if any friends or family members are willing even if only until suitable options can be arranged.

Some shelters offer temporary foster placement for a specific amount of time with the intent to reunite pets with their owners.

Dog and cat boarding kennels, inhome boarding services and bet hotels are available to host you pets when needed Be sure to read reviews, tour the

WRITER Kimberly Blaker

facilities and ask questions in advance to ensure your pet will be well-cared for and according to your preferences.

There are also pet sitting or walking services depending on the situation and needs your pet. These are hood options for shorter-term situations and when your pet doesn’t need as much care or would just do better at home than in an unfamiliar place.

Your veterinarian may also be able to offer recommendations since vets often know many of the local services. Veterinarians also know your pet and are more likely to be invested in making sure your pet is taken care of.

Non-profit organizations like RedRover.org offer resources and was to help in case of an emergency to make sure pets are cared for.

Whatever options you choose, get to know you emergency caregivers ahead of time, if possible. Let them get to know your pet and vice versa and make sure the caregiver understands your pet’s needs In the event of a crisis, you’ll feel more at ease knowing your pet is in good hands.

Emergency preparedness requires maintaining your pet’s health. Make sure your pet is up to date on vaccinations and medical check-ups. You need to keep a sufficient supply of any prescriptions, special foods or other needs on hand to ensure your pet’s health in unforeseen circumstances. Keep the documentation for proof of shots and spaying or neutering in an accessible place, since these may be required by kennels, shelters of foster services.

Prepare written instructions for your pet’s care with virtual and printed copies Give one to anyone who may look after your pet; Post a copy on your fridge or in a conspicuous place in your home in the event your aren’t able to point it out.

Every pet is different and keeping the same routine as much as possible will ease your pet’s stress during a crisis.

You’ll want caregivers to know about any special needs, such as medications

and when your pet needs to see the vet again. The caregiver should be aware of special foods your pet needs or can’t have. Your pet’s stress level and other Avondale problems can be reduced if the caregiver knows your pet’s training commands, personality quirks, behaviors and things to watch for. The instructions should also include contact numbers for your pet’s vet and emergency contact something should happen.

Keep a bag packed for emergencies with the basic needs for your pet like food, toys and a leash Include a list of frequently used things you don’t want to keep packed but want to make sure your pet has. This might consist of favorite toys or blankets to provide your pet some sense of normalcy and comfort when away from you. Include your list of instructions and routines in the bag.

Keep the bag easily accessible and near a crate or whatever you use to safely transport your pet.

During a crisis, pets can experience anxiety or depression, just like people, especially if they’re separated from their family and don’t follow their regular routines. So make sure your pet will be in a safe, comfortable environment with people you trust. Hopefully, the caregiver has interacted with your pet in the past, so they are familiar with each other.

Things caregivers can do to relieve some of your pet’s stress include giving gentle physical affection at your pet’s comfort level, stick to routines as much as possible, provide your pet the opportunity for regular exercise, stick to your pet’s usual diet, have a designated quiet space with comfort items from home and play classical music or turn on TV shows explicitly designed for animals.

Although you may not be able to predict when a crisis might turn your life upside down, one thing is within your control You can have a plan in place for emergencies that ensures you pet will be adequately taken care of, leaving you one less ting to worry about.

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Megan says, “Penny and Bo are ‘Double trouble,’ a beautiful blend of a blue heeler, lab, pit bull and boxer.”

Annie is 16 and still going strong!

Mary’s “Tee” snoozing in the sun.

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This sweet baby’s name is Callie.

This is our cocker spaniel Baxter.

As you can see he rules the roost!

below: Stephanie owns Millie, adopted from Almost Home in Brevard. “...she has a huge personality.

Trey’s girls stay cool in the pool!

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Collectibles

In 1966, Mrs. Ed Martin holds a copy of the Yadkin Valley Pilot. Photo: The Yadkin Ripple

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In July, 1916—East Bend’s second newspaper gave up the ghost after being published for six years. It was the Yadkin Valley Pilot, established about January 1, 1910 by 16 East Bend businessmen and citizens headed by a newcomer to town, Charles Edward Jenkins. The corporation, formed under the title of East Bend Publishing Company was dissolved in December, 1910 but the paper continued to be published, sometimes intermittently, under various owners and editors.

In 1912, when the luxury liner Titanic sailed, Mr. Jenkins was on it. When the ship struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage to New York on April 15, Mr. Jenkins lost his life.

Mrs. Ed Martin of East Bend had one of the very few surviving copies of the newspaper in existence. It is dated June 22, 1911 and carries the words Volume 2, No. 25, showing it has been published for several weeks before being granted a second class mailing permit, and it must have begun publishing in January 1, 1910.

The record of corporations in the office of the Yadkin County Clerk of Court shows the East Bend Publishing Company filed a certificate of incorporation on March 22, 1910, with the following stock holders: J. Lee Norman, W.A. Martin, John T. Benbow, W.G. Leak, Joe V. Davis, John G. Huff, L.B. Davis, W.H. Hinsdale, R.B. Horn, W.N.Horn, J.T. Smitherman, W.C. Poindexter, Henry E. Davis, H.H. Huff, B.V. Whittington and Charles Edward Jenkins.

This list is a who’s who of early East Bend business leaders.

The copy of the paper that Mrs Martin had contains the address label with the name of her father, J.G. Huff on it. The masthead lists J.Lee Norman, W.N. Horn and J.T. Benbow as owners and editors. The paper’s price was listed at 50 cents a year or three cents a copy.

Research done in relation to the paper several years ago revealed that other editors included Chester Vogler, R.M. Wells and Professor S.J. Honeycut. When Mr. Honeycut, the father of Mrs. Rufus Crater of Yadkinville died in 1925, his obituary contained these words: For most of the life of The Yadkin Valley Pilot, he was the editor and publisher."

Some people have discredited the Charles Edward Jenkins’ story as his name was not on the passenger list. But we believe it to be a very real possibility Mr. Jenkins was on board and went down with the Titanic. There have been other stories of Titanic passengers who lost their lives traveling under other people’s tickets. For instance, the Asheville Vanderbilts were scheduled to be on board, but at the last minute didn’t make the trip; their butler did and died.

Also, at the time this article was printed, there were still living East Bend residents with first hand knowledge of the Yadkin Valley Pilot and the Titanic tragedy. Without a pretty firm foundation we don’t think the story would have made it to print.

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The embosser that formed the offical seal on documents of the East Bend Publishing company.

The What Is That item in the July/August magazine is a cast iron embosser, no ink used, to authenticate legal documents. This item seemed a bit more challenging because we drew a few guesses for a hole puncher before we got our three correct guesses. David Miller of Mocksville is our $100 winner.

Brandi Bowman of Germanton actually sent a photo of a very similar stamp that she still uses every day in the Walnut Cove Town office.

Rosalee Moxley from Boonville was the third correct drawn guess and she shared, “As a notary, I have used a seal like this many times but later switched to the self-inking stamp because it was a lot easier to show on copies.” Both Brandi and Rosalee will be mailed a Yadkin Valley Magazine cookbook entitled One Last Sweet Bite.

Patsy Cockerham used one of these embossing seals at the bank she worked at many years ago.

Mark Hoots of Lewisville was very detailed in explaining this item as a notary seal used to validate the notary’s signature to make the notarial act official and that the imprint of the notary seal contains the Notary Public’s commission information.

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The Business Section Ranking your goals: A smart move Like most people, you may have several financial goals.

But can you reach them all?

It would be simple if you had great wealth. But you’ll likely need to rank your goals in terms of their importance to your life and then follow appropriate strategies to achieve them. By doing so, you may end up getting pretty close to covering each of your objectives, in one way or another.

When prioritizing your goals, consider following this process: Identify goals as “must have” or “nice to have.” Making sure you don’t outlive your resources is a must-have goal, so you need to be as certain as possible of achieving it. On the other hand, a nice-to-have goal might be something like buying a vacation home. If you don’t attain the money needed for this goal, you do have room to compromise, perhaps by scaling down to a smaller home in a different area or just renting a place for a few weeks a year. Having this flexibility can provide a psychological benefit, too. Since this goal doesn’t have an either-or outcome, you won’t have to feel that you failed if you don’t get the big vacation home – instead, you can still enjoy the results of your investment efforts, even at a more modest scale.

Put “price tags” on your goals. You need to know what your goals will cost. Even if you can only make an estimate, it’s essential to have some figure in mind. As time goes by, you can always revise your projected costs. To arrive at these price tags, you may want to work with a financial professional who has the tools and technology to create hypothetical illustrations and scenarios.

Follow an appropriate strategy. The nature of your goals and their estimated cost will drive your investment strategy. So, for example, using the must-have goal mentioned above – the need to avoid outliving your money – you’ll want to balance your growth objectives with your comfort with risk, as well as maintain an appropriate withdrawal strategy when you’re retired. However, for a nice-to-have goal, such as your large vacation home, perhaps you don’t need the same urgency – consequently, with part of your portfolio, you might be able to take more risk in hopes of greater returns. And if you fall short, you can always go with Plan B – i.e., the smaller home or the rental experience. But if your "nice to have" is closer to a "must have" in this area as well, you might want to focus less on achieving greater returns and instead look at ways of adjusting your budget to save more.

Monitor your results. As you pursue your goals, whether must have or nice to have, you’ll want to check your results regularly. If you think you’re not making enough progress toward your desired goal, you may need to make adjustments. But don’t overreact to short-term swings in the financial markets or in the value of your portfolio, or take on an inappropriate amount of risk. When trying to reach your goals, you can alter your path, but it’s usually not a good idea to change directions altogether.

The decisions involved in identifying, prioritizing and achieving your goals can be somewhat involved. But by following a well-designed process, you can help yourself get to where you want to go.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.

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COMMON CENTS

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

WRITER David L. May Jr.

Do you have monthly pension?

Do you have predictable monthly income that has a cost-of-living adjustment? If you are receiving social security, you do!

Aside from social security, if you are receiving it, what other monthly streams of predictable income do you have or anticipate?

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f you are not yet retired or maybe on the cusp of retirement, what stream(s) of income are you counting on to continue your income once you stop work and the paychecks stop?

Maybe you have a 401k or other retirement plan at your job.

You may or may not have a pension. If you do, consider yourself very fortunate.

Most companies have shifted the burden of retirement for their employees to the employee.

Did you know you can create your own pension? I can think of at least three ways you can do that. There are others depending on your specific situation.

Immediate annuity Withdrawals from a diversified portfolio of income producing stocks and bonds Monthly withdrawals from your portfolio If you have interest in learning how you can create your own pension and boost your retirement income, please call my office for a confidential, no fee, no pressure appointment.

And as always use common cents.

Live and give generously Live below your means

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The Business Section Showcase Yadkin Business Expo Showcase Yadkin Business Expo sponsored by Yadkin County Chamber & Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2021 from 2 to 7pm.

A Business After Hours follows and enhances the event from 5 to 7pm sponsored by Unifi. During the Business After Hours there will be food and giveaways!

The Showcase Event will be held at the Yadkin County Agricultural & Educational Building in Yadkinville located at 2051 Agricultural Way.

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This is a great opportunity to discover remarkable products and services offered by our Yadkin County Chamber members. You’ll find yourself saying, “I didn’t know I could get that locally!” An additional enticement to attend, great door prizes provided by the exhibitors.

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a moment... for a memory If you have ever considered owning a swimming pool, then you probably know the name Gray Haymore. For over 40 years, Gray’s name has been synonymous with swimming pools in the foothills region. As the owner of Haymore Construction Swimming Pools, Gray had a hand in building over 600 swimming pools in backyards across North Carolina and Virginia.

On July 11, the world lost a gentle giant when Gray Haymore passed away.

Gray grew up in Dobson, NC and graduated from Surry Central High School.

He served our country in the Vietnam War as a PFC of the 118 Army Air Assault.

Upon returning from his military service, he began building homes with his father, Sam Haymore, and later became a licensed contractor building his first swimming pool in 1980.

There was only one thing Gray was prouder of than his swimming pool business and that was his family. He married his wife, Becky, on November 21, 1970 and they had two daughters, Candace and Molly, and three grandchildren. He and Becky loved traveling and they took many trips during their 50 years together, from Alaska and Hawaii to Maine and all points in between. Candace, a nurse practitioner, shared her father’s love for bluegrass music and regularly attended concerts with him. Molly, a professor at the University of Kentucky, had her father cheering with her for the Kentucky Wildcats every basketball season.

Gray was an active member and deacon of Salem Fork Baptist Church. Over the years, he proudly served as a deacon as the church grew in membership and in physical space. He used his expertise in construction to help lead efforts to expand the size of the church when they added a new Family Life Center in 2011, without realizing that ten years later, that is the same space where his family and friends would mourn his loss at his funeral. His love for bluegrass and gospel music was even celebrated at the service as the Nunn Brothers played some gospel favorites and ended with a patriotic tribute to his service in the Army.

In 2010, I began working for Haymore Construction as a swimming pool store clerk. What began as a summer job for me turned into more than I could have ever imagined. I gained an entire new family that I didn’t know I needed.

The Haymore family treated me like one of their own, and Gray became my “bonus dad” over the years. Now, after 11 years, my husband, Spencer, and I will carry on the swimming pool legacy. I must admit, we have some mighty big shoes to fill, but we have had the best training and mentors in the business. When we would be busy in the pool store, Gray would ask for an update on a swimming pool and I would tell him “Hold on” while I finished the task I was working on. He would roll his eyes because I could not multi-task like he could, but Gray, just one final time, I would like to say,

The Loss of a Legend By: Angel Mauck

“Hold on…we’ll all see you again soon.”

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What Does America Need?

Closing Devotions WRITER Sandra Miller

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If I could take a ride in a time capsule into the past, I think I’d go back to 1906 to a warehouse in Los Angeles. I’d position myself on a wooden bench, amid the holy smoke of the Azusa Street Revival. I would abate any prejudices of the day and embrace the unusual movement of the Holy Spirit through the leadership of an African-American preacher named William Seymore. The Pentecostal Movement grew out of that famous Revival.

I love to read about great Revivals and Great Awakenings of the past. But these days, Christians are looking for what Joel 2:23 referred to as the “Former and Latter Rain,” when an End-Time Revival would sweep the earth. Verse 28 says, “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions.” Many think that day is here.

The First Great Awakening happened in 1730-1755, with leaders such as George Whitefield and Jonathan Edwards. That Awakening evoked a change in worship services. Instead of dull, structured services, the atmosphere turned toward piety and self-awareness. The sermons focused more on a personal relationship with Christ and often aroused emotion. The Bible came alive. Jonathan Edward’s famous sermon “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” still circulates today.

Leaders among The Second Great Awaking, from 1790s-1840s, were Charles Finney and James Finley. This movement reached out to the unchurched for salvation. Charles Finney became known as “the father of modern revivalism.” He encouraged women to take active roles in the Church, much to the displeasure of some ministers, and he contributed to blacks being admitted to Oberlin College, where he was president.

Evangelism replaced James Finley’s occupation as a lawyer after he attended the largest Revival in history at Cane Ride, Kentucky. Speaking of his own conversion, he compared his experience to “waves of liquid love.” Outside meetings swept through uncharted territory in the new America, bearing fruit of changed lives and churches starting. Faith was put to action and tangible movements of the Holy Spirit became visual during services. Finley later became a Methodist circuit rider.

The Third Great Awakening (1850s-1900s) produced well-knowns such as Dwight L. Moody and Charles Spurgeon. William and Catherine Booth founded the Salvation Army during this era, with a focus on poverty. This movement was energized as the belief in Christ’s Second Coming was emphasized. Wesleyan and Holiness movements began in 1906 at the Azusa Street Revival, which I mentioned above, and lead to the Charismatic Movement.

Post WWII saw a boom in conservative churches and seminaries. Evangelists like Billy Sunday, C.S. Lewis and Billy Graham came on the scene preaching salvation by grace through faith in the finished work of Christ—His deity, virgin birth, death, resurrection, ascension and soon return.

There is so much to be gleaned from the results of past spiritual movements.

Some think it’s too late for America. But the key to any real Awakening or Revival is summed up in one word: Repentance, and repentance begins with you and me.

You may think it’s too late to make a difference in our country, much less the world.

But it must start with each of us. Nothing is impossible with God. We need God back in our families and schools. We need to return to the fundamentals of the Bible in our places of worship. You can get involved in the school systems and have a voice in local government. Vote for candidates who have Biblical world views. And pray for our country and leaders.

The greatest threat to the enemy is personal surrender, living by God’s Word, and getting involved. As someone said, “Repentance is God’s finger pointed toward you [and me].” Revival begins in the prayer rooms of our hearts. What does America need? Repentance is a good place to start!

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