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Official Notice

Union Power Cooperative’s 2013 Annual Membership Meeting Schedule of Events October 12, 2013—Wingate University

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7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Registration of Members LaVerne Banquet Hall Retirement of $3.3 million in Capital Credits

Bring It To The Meeting!

Complimentary Breakfast W.T. Harris Dining Hall

What if you can’t attend? In the event that you or your spouse cannot attend the 2013 Annual Membership meeting, complete the proxy on the back of the registration card and mail it with your bill payment.

9:00 a.m. until 11:15 a.m.

Kids Festival Sanders-Sikes Gymnasium Entertainment by DJ Jimmy Huntley, balloon bounces, games, door prizes, and a $100 grand prize gift card. (Only registered members’ children are eligible.)

PERIODICAL

Health Fair Cuddy Arena Get free screenings of your cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure. See back page for a full list of health fair vendors. Community Health Services will provide flu shots for the cost of $30.

Tear off this registration card and bring it with you to the Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 12, 2013.

9:00 a.m.

Music Entertainment Austin Auditorium Sweet Potato Pie, all female band specializing in bluegrass, country and gospel music.

10:30 a.m.

Business Meeting Austin Auditorium Director Elections — Business Meeting $2,500 Cash Prize Giveaways

For more information regarding Union Power Cooperative’s Annual Membership Meeting, call (704) 289-3145.

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Board Elections Nomination Procedures Union Power Cooperative is an electric distribution cooperative owned by the people to which it provides electric energy service.

An eleven-member board of directors, which represents six geographic districts, governs the cooperative. These districts are located in Union, Stanly, Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Rowan counties. In accordance with the by-laws, the directors are elected by the membership to serve a three-year term. Directors are nominated either by a committee of members or by petition.

2013 Nominating Committee Mr. Bobby Joe Helms, Matthews, N.C.

Mr. Donnie Joe Whitley, Albemarle, N.C.

Mrs. Sue Threatt, Monroe, N.C.

Mr. Crawford W. Love, Concord, N.C.

Mr. Larry Rushing, Monroe, N.C.

Mr. Curtis R. Furr, Albemarle, N.C.

Mrs. Carolyn Efird, Midland, N.C.

Mrs. Merlene Grose, Indian Trail, N.C.

Mrs. Sharon Smith, Indian Trail, N.C.

Ms. Loretta Eagle, Richfield, N.C.

Mr. Dale E. Little, Marshville, N.C.

P r o xy C a r d If you cannot attend this year’s Annual Meeting, please sign and return this proxy card with your bill payment.

I, the undersigned, a member of Union Power Cooperative, hereinafter called the “Cooperative,” designate the President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, Executive Vice President and General Manager, or any board member or any employee who is a member of the Cooperative, my proxy to vote in my name and stead at the Annual Meeting of the members to be held at Wingate University, Wingate, North Carolina, on October 12, 2013, upon all matters that may be presented at such meeting, including election of directors, and I hereby ratify and confirm the vote of my said proxy on all matters submitted at the meeting.

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Carole P. Jones District IV (Union and Mecklenburg counties) Mrs. Carole P. Jones has served on the Board of Union Power Cooperative since December 2008. Prior to serving on the Board, she had a career in real estate. She has received her Credentialed Cooperative Director’s Certification (CCD*) from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) training program and has recently received her Board Leadership Certificate (BLC**).

Mrs. Jones and her husband, Shean, live in the Stallings community. They have a daughter who has three sons, and a son “with the Lord,” leaving one son and two daughters.

They also serve as foster parents/grandparents. She attends Idlewild Baptist Church.

David G. Hyatt District II (Union County) Mr. David G. Hyatt was appointed to the Board of Union Power Cooperative in May 2013 to fill the vacant seat of the late Richard L. Simpson. Mr. Hyatt is the owner of Panoramic Farm, a wholesale nursery in Marshville. He has been in the Nursery industry for 28 years and has served on the following committees and boards: International Plant Propagators Society (IPPS), North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association committees, and Chairman of the Union County Agricultural Extension Service Advisory Board. He and his wife, Teka, live in the Marshville community of Union County. They have two daughters, Olivia and Madeline.

Mr. Hyatt and his wife are members of Christ Covenant Church in Matthews.

Lee Roy Kirk, Jr. District I (Rowan & Stanly counties) Mr. Lee Roy Kirk, Jr., was appointed to the Board of Union Power Cooperative in April 2011. Prior to joining Union Power’s Board, Mr. Kirk served on the Board of Directors for Union Services, which is a subsidiary of Union Power, from 1998 to 2011. He is retired from Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury as the Chief Operating Officer. Since his appointment to the Union Power Board, he has received his Credentialed Cooperative Director’s Certification (CCD*) from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) training program. He is continuing to work toward receiving qualifications for his Board Leadership Certificate (BLC**), which is a more advanced course of study.

Mr. Kirk lives in the Pooletown community of Rowan County with his wife, Eugenia. They have one son. Mr. Kirk is the treasurer on the Pooletown VFD board. He is also a member of Luther’s Lutheran Church, where he serves on the finance committee and teaches Sunday School. *The Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate is offered through National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s education and training department, which provides training for directors to develop the knowledge and skill sets required of cooperative directors. **Board Leadership Certificate offers training that is more advanced and is awarded after earning the CCD Certificate.

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Where Life Takes Us Bill Minchew of Wayne County kept climbing to reach his dream.

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How’s Business?

A review of how business has been for electric cooperatives in recent years.

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The Bears

Favorites

Black bears are roaming the farms, communities and wildlands of eastern North Carolina.

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4 First Person Cooperatives work.

Stanly County’s First Doctor Photos of Dr. Kron’s buildings in Morrow Mountain State Park.

8 More Power to You How to get refreshments at a reasonable price.

NC GreenPower

25 Where Is This?

Somewhere in Carolina Country.

Ten years of supporting renewable energy in North Carolina.

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26 Tar Heel Lessons A new aquarium in Greensboro.

A Farmhand Named Joe

28 Joyner’s Corner Vowel play.

And other things you remember.

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Adventures in Camden County

32 Carolina Gardens The great pumpkin.

Learn about the famous canal and the rest of Camden County on Dismal Day, Oct. 19.

33 Marketplace A showcase of goods and services.

34 Carolina Compass October events.

On the Cover

40 On the House Radon and your house.

A black bear cub. (Purestock)

41 Classified Ads 42 Carolina Kitchen Pimento Cheese Dip, Savory Mushroom & Herb Pork Roast, Brown Rice Vegetable Casserole, Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert.

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Published monthly by North Carolina Association of Electric Cooperatives, Inc. 3400 Sumner Blvd.

Raleigh, NC 27616 www.carolinacountry.com Editor Michael E.C. Gery, (919) 875-3062 Senior Associate Editor Renee C. Gannon, CCC, (919) 875-3209 Contributing Editor Karen Olson House, (919) 875-3036 Creative Director Tara Verna, (919) 875-3134 Senior Graphic Designer Warren Kessler, (919) 875-3090 Graphic Designer Linda Van de Zande, (919) 875-3110 Publication Business Specialist Jenny Lloyd, (919) 875-3091 Advertising Jennifer Boedart Hoey, (919) 875-3077 Executive Vice President & CEO Joseph P. Brannan Senior Vice President, Corporate Relations Nelle Hotchkiss North Carolina’s electric cooperatives provide reliable, safe and affordable electric service to nearly 900,000 homes and businesses. The 26 electric cooperatives are each member-owned, not-for-profit and overseen by a board of directors elected by the membership.

Why Do We Send You Carolina Country Magazine?

Your cooperative sends you Carolina Country as a convenient, economical way to share with its members information about services, director elections, meetings and management decisions. The magazine also carries legal notices that otherwise would be published in other media at greater cost.

Your co-op’s board of directors authorizes a subscription to Carolina Country on behalf of the membership at a cost of less than $5 per year.

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By Michael E.C. Gery Not long ago, when I first set out to make a living, I realized that housing, transportation and food were my biggest expenses. Many of my peers were in the same situation. We lived way out in the country. Some of us drove 30 or 40 miles to work and a grocery.

It didn’t take long for us to help one another get by. Eight of us rented a big old farmhouse and planted a garden.

We shared the kitchen, and alternated preparing meals and doing chores. We shared rides and helped one another repair those vehicles when they broke down. And we joined the local, newly formed food cooperative.

Joining the food co-op required a membership fee. We paid a woman named Sharon to manage the weekly orders. We took turns driving a truck each week to a larger food cooperative 30 miles away where we’d pick up the cheese, beans, flour, rice, nuts, peanut butter, cooking oil, whatever fruits and vegetables they had. And we all met in a church basement that evening where Sharon and volunteers sorted the orders.

Cooperative businesses —which are celebrated each October — are alive and well in America. Across the nation, 29,000 co-ops and credit unions employ 850,000 people and generate $74 billion in annual wages and nearly $500 billion in revenue. They all operate by the same principles: They are not-for-profit, owned by members, are democratically controlled, and they return to members any revenue not required to maintain and grow the business. Your electric cooperative operates the same way.

When J.C. Blucher Ehringhaus of Elizabeth City ran for governor in 1932, he cited an N.C. State College survey reporting that 99 of every 100 farms in the state had no electricity, at a time when people in cities and large towns did. At his urging, the General

Assembly in April 1935 established the North Carolina Rural Electrification Authority (NCREA) “to secure electrical service for the rural districts of the State where service is not now being rendered.” The same act provided for “electric membership corporations” to be formed, “not organized for pecuniary profit,” but to provide electricity to their rural communities.

Later in 1935, the Roosevelt administration created the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) as part of the federal “relief” initiatives to put people to work during the Great Depression.

Soon, however, visionaries leading the effort turned the REA into a lending agency. And after protracted arguments among private and city-owned electric utilities, the same visionaries convinced Congress to make REA a permanent agency to loan primarily to cooperatives that were formed and governed by the rural people who would be served by them. The REA also crafted legal structures, engineering standards and assistance, and educational programs to ensure sound management and construction of the rural cooperatives’ systems. In the Tarboro area, Edgecombe-Martin County EMC in May 1936 was among the first 18 co-ops to obtain an REA loan.

It was an amazingly successful movement. In North Carolina, the NCREA, Extension agents and others worked together to survey the needs, help organize co-ops and build systems, finance appliances and teach people how to benefit from it all. Just 20 years after the REA, more than 95 percent of the state’s farm communities had electricity.

As former Congressman Jerry Voorhis wrote in “American Cooperatives,” his 1961 book, “What commercial business couldn’t do cooperative business accomplished brilliantly.”

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I still hang clothes out (most days) I loved both of the articles on laundry — the May 2013 one by Donna Smith and August 2013 one by Vina Doss. I was born and raised on a farm in Seven Springs, Wayne County. My Mom never had a dryer and always hung her clothes out. I used her clothesline, and the neighbor said she never could tell if it was me or my mother hanging out clothes due to our size. In the winter time I can remember the clothes freezing as my mother hung them out.

It was a treat to go to bed at night and smell those fresh sheets. I still hang my clothes out, but I have to be careful of hog houses across the road in the woods, because if the wind is blowing a certain way I may have to wait another day. Yes, I do have a dryer, but I only use it when it’s raining or it’s an emergency. I notice that very few people on my road hang out clothes anymore.

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Beach life

Old life

Still life

Recently we had an unusual visitor.

The big fellow is on one of our stepping stones. I hope people can appreciate the beautiful benefits of nature and a wonderful God who allows us to see it. Life is so grand.

I am 13 and in the 8th grade. When I get older I want to be a photographer.

I love the pictures in Carolina Country magazine, so I took some pictures specifically for you.

Allyssa Blake, Raeford, Lumbee River EMC

Sybil Levan, Troutman

Real life

Simple life

I took this photo in my backyard with my G11 Canon camera. I am not sure what kind of fly it is.

Peyton Huffman, 5, at home in Ellerbe, where there are kids who still love the outdoors and the simple pleasures of life.

Frank Ellison, Clemmons

Jessica Huffman and Bruce Cloninger, Ellerbe, Pee Dee EMC

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Stories of Inspiration

Bill can teach horses to be calm and respectful.

Bill Minchew kept climbing to reach his dream

by Lisa Minchew

In January 2000, just two weeks before the birth of our first child, my husband, Bill, was laid off from the golf cart business he had been working at for several years. Luckily, the next day a friend offered him a maintenance job at a nearby plant. He was relieved but had no idea where his life was going at that point.

Soon he started getting calls from people asking him to work on their golf carts. So he started repairing golf carts after work at night in one of the stalls of the horse barn behind our house.

Right after our daughter was born, Feb. 15, he made a hard We don’t always decision: He sold his horse to know where life buy parts and assembled a used golf cart to put up for sale. is taking us.

Within six months, he quit the plant and Bill’s Golf Carts was officially up and running in what used to be our horse barn.

Eventually, Bill was able to get another horse and build another horse barn, but he rode only occasionally. I knew how much he loved horses and remembered his earlier dreams of working with horses as a business. As a gift, I arranged for him to go to a natural horsemanship clinic with a well-known trainer in April 2007. He was hooked and knew he had found something he loved to do.

Bill knew how to take horses that no one else could handle and teach them to be calm and respectful. Natural horsemanship isn’t something many people in eastern North Carolina have heard of, so this led Bill to working with horses to help others.

Now, my daughter is 12, and we also have a son and a thriving golf cart business. And through his own perseverance and hard work, Bill is blessed to spend time working horse shows and clinics to teach others how to have a willing and safe partnership with their horses. He has performed demos of natural horsemanship, as well as trained and sold a number of horses that otherwise may have been tossed to the side.

Bill has branched out into performing for numerous charity events, to help raise money for autism and for therapeutic riding events. He has traveled to do shows for many church groups all around North Carolina.

We don’t always know where life is taking us, but with the right tools, hard work and determination anything is possible.

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Deadline: December 10, 2013.

One entry per household.

Digital photos should be a minimum of 1200 by 1800 pixels.

Prints a minimum of 4 x 6 inches.

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USDA assists 45 North Carolina farm projects The U.S. Department of Agriculture this summer funded 631 projects nationwide intended to help farms and rural small businesses reduce energy consumption and turn to renewable energy sources. Of those, 45 were in North Carolina.

Loans and grants of about $21 million came from the USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), which was authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill.

“As part of the Obama administration’s ‘all-of-the-above’ energy strategy, USDA continues to work with America’s farmers, ranchers and rural businesses to help them save energy and improve their bottom line,” said USDA Sec. Tom Vilsack in August.

Under the terms of REAP, up to 25 percent of an eligible energy production or conservation project can be funded through a grant, and additional support can be provided in the form of a loan. Since the start of the Obama administration, REAP has helped fund nearly 7,000 renewable energy and energy efficiency projects nationwide.

Some examples of North Carolina projects are: ■■ The Tate Family Farm in Guilford County will use a $7,403 grant to install an energy-efficient geothermal system.

■■ Yarbro Farms in Cleveland County was awarded a

$15,624 grant to make lighting, heating and insulation improvements to four poultry houses.

All electric cooperatives in North Carolina hold annual meetings so that members can hear reports and presentations about the business. Here, members and guests settle in for the Roanoke Electric Cooperative annual meeting.

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Fishermen and volunteers are needed for a North Carolina Coastal Federation pilot project in January that will remove abandoned fishing gear from northeastern North Carolina waters. With funding from NOAA and N.C. Sea Grant, commercial watermen will be employed to help N.C. Marine Patrol during the “no-potting” period, typically Jan.15-Feb. 7.

This project is intended to improve habitat and water quality, while simultaneously supporting commercial watermen.

The collection is anticipated to take place from the Currituck Sound southward to Oregon Inlet, including parts of the Albemarle Sound. Side-scan sonar will be used on some boats to detect abandoned gear underwater.

Approximately 12 fishermen and a large number of volunteers are needed. Applications are due on Oct. 15. To obtain an application or more information about the project contact Ladd Bayliss at (252) 473-1607 or laddb@nccoast.org

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■■ Butler Farms in Harnett County was selected to receive

a $16,250 grant to upgrade an anaerobic digester system to produce electricity from the farm’s waste stream.

Other North Carolina projects involved installing photovoltaic solar electric systems, new irrigation systems, improved lighting, wood pellet furnaces, solar water heating, improved tobacco curing systems, and energy-efficient poultry houses.

Agricultural producers who gain 50 percent or more of their gross income from agricultural operations are eligible for the REAP program. Small businesses that are located in a rural area can also apply. Eligible feasibility studies for renewable energy systems include projects that will produce energy from wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, hydro power and hydrogen-based sources. The energy to be produced includes heat, electricity or fuel. Systems must be located in a rural area, must be technically feasible, and must be owned by the applicant.

For more information on REAP, contact the USDA office in Raleigh at (919) 873-2000 or visit www.rurdev.usda.gov/ NCContacts.html.

Energy Efficiency Tip Keep wintery drafts out of your home by sealing cracks and gaps. Weather stripping around doors and windows works well when you can see daylight between the frame and the wall or floor. Use caulk to seal around the frames where you see gaps. For more tips and tricks, visit EnergySavers.gov.

Source: TogetherWeSave.com

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The 7 Principles of Cooperative Businesses

Michael E.C. Gery

Voluntary and Open Membership: Membership in a cooperative is available to all who can reasonably use its services, regardless of race, religion, sex or economic circumstances.

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Democratic Member Control: Co-ops are democratically controlled, with each member having one vote. As a result, control remains in the hands of all customers. Directors are elected from the membership.

How to get refreshments at a reasonable price Students who attended the 2013 Rural Co-op manager. “I’m glad we were Electric Youth Tour to Washington, able to send Keigan on this trip and D.C., in June got a chance to experieven happier that he was selected for ence cooperative business practices this leadership opportunity,” Wilkins first hand when they joined the “The Soda Pop Co-op was my savior because Soda Pop Co-op.

I was always thirsty and hungry, and I did not As with any want to spend money on anything!” co-op formed to

—Brianna Mooney, Union Power provide a service that is otherwise unavailable to a community because of said. “From one general manager to cost, the Soda Pop Co-op gave students another, I can tell him that the job is a an opportunity to purchase discounted rewarding experience.”

The Soda Pop Co-op wasn’t all busidrinks and snacks in high-priced ness. Like all cooperatives, the Soda Washington, D.C. “I found it really economical because Pop Co-op adhered to the cooperative principles including concern for comprices there are really high,” said munity. When the co-op disbursed Kevonnie Williams, a student sponcapital credits from its operating marsored by Halifax EMC. gins at the end of the week, the memThe co-op provided more than just bership voted to hydration as students learned how a contribute the cooperative works. They elected a fivemoney to a charmember board to lead the business. ity helping The board hired a general manager Oklahoma coopand an assistant general manager who erative members handled the day-to-day operations who were affected of the co-op, much like their electric by tornados this cooperatives back home. past May. “I had to refill the ice, keep up with To see a video the sodas, manage the money,” said Keigan Parker (EnergyUnited), who was interview with Keigan Parker was Soda Pop Co-op hired as the co-op’s general manager. appointed manager board president “It was a good experience. It taught of the Youth Tour’s me a little bit about the business world.” Jesse Bunton Soda Pop Co-op. of Rutherford EnergyUnited’s general manager He was sponsored EMC, visit Wayne Wilkins was happy to hear of on the tour by CarolinaCountry.com. EnergyUnited.

Keigan’s selection as the Soda Pop

Members’ Economic Participation: Cooperatives provide services “at cost” and remain not-for-profit regardless of the value of benefits delivered. Any money left over after all expenses are paid — margins — belongs to the members. Each member’s share in the margin is determined by the amount of his or her use of the co-op’s services.

Autonomy and Independence: Cooperatives are self-sustaining, self-help organizations controlled by their members. If cooperatives enter into agreements with others or raise money from outside sources, they do so on terms that maintain democratic control as well as their unique identity.

Education, Training and Information: Keeping members, directors, managers and employees up to date on issues so they can effectively govern the co-op. Communication, particularly with young members and opinion leaders, helps generate necessary public support for cooperatives.

Cooperation Among Cooperatives: Mutual support helps cooperatives improve services, bolster local economies and deal more effectively with social and community needs.

Concern For Community: Cooperatives develop communities with programs supported by the membership.

To learn about electric cooperatives, visit nreca.coop. For details on different types of cooperatives, visit ncba.coop and stories.coop.

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By Brian Sloboda

Solar hot water systems are a time-tested and efficient method of harnessing the sun’s rays and saving on energy costs.

Solar hot water systems are relatively simple: The sun shines on a dark-colored tank or collector and heats the water inside. They must be matched to a heating load — the volume of hot water needed for the size of your home and its number of occupants.

The most common use is to preheat domestic water — what goes to sinks and showers. Larger, much more complex systems can also supply hot water for a whole house, including washing clothes and dishes. These can also be a good option if you need to heat water for a swimming pool.

Heating domestic water typically accounts for about 20 percent of a household’s energy bill, or $100 to $300 per year. But a well-designed solar water heating system can nearly eliminate that energy use.

A basic model costs anywhere from $4,000 to $8,000, with a payback of 10 to 20 years for most consumers.

However, federal tax incentives (30 percent) and state tax credits (35 percent) can shorten that period significantly.

Check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency at dsireusa.org.

There are two main choices when shopping for a solar hot water system: Active versus passive: Active systems feature circulating pumps and controls that move water. Passive systems simply use pressure of the water system within the house to move water.

Direct vs. indirect: Direct (or “open loop”) systems circulate household water through solar collectors and into the home. Direct systems can be used only in mild climates that do not experience freezing conditions. Indirect (“closed loop”) systems circulate an antifreeze solution through the collectors to a heat exchanger, where the potable water absorbs the heat. They can also be designed so the water retreats back into the house at night. Indirect systems can be used in any climate.

One challenge is what to do with excess heat at the solar panel when there is no hot water demand — for example, in the summer if you go on vacation for an extended time.

Drainback systems, if properly designed, can solve this problem, but other options include a “dummy load” to dump excess heat, night discharge controls, high-pressure operation to prevent boiling in the panel, and oversized expansion

A technician (Doug Powell) from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory checks the piping on an experiment involving natural convection loops for pipe freeze protection in a solar water heating system. This system is an integral collector storage system. These natural convection loops would work for any system having potable water exposed to ambient air. tanks that can handle the volume change when the fluid in the panel actually does boil. Local contractors can assist in choosing a setup that best addresses these issues.

Economics of solar hot water depend on several things, such as the cost of the fuel that the system replaces, when and how much hot water is used, incoming water temperature, and how much sunlight your location receives.

The U.S. Department of Energy provides an online tool to estimate the initial costs and payback period for a solar hot water system at energy.gov/energysaver/articles/ solar-water-heaters.

Consideration of PV panels Consumers interested in going solar may want to consider the pros and cons of solar hot water versus deploying solar electric photovoltaic (PV) panels. Until recently, solar hot water was the more cost-effective option, but decreasing PV prices and economic and tax incentives have re-energized the debate between the two technologies. The decision depends on local factors, including hot water demand and climate.

For a family of four, solar hot water typically is the logical choice. However, electricity generated from PV panels can power your whole house and pump power back into the grid when not needed on site. Before investing in a PV or any other type of “backyard” renewable energy system, contact your local electric cooperative to discuss interconnection costs and other issues associated with it.

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Brian Sloboda is a senior program manager specializing in energy efficiency for the Cooperative Research Network, a service of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.

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Between the Lines Explaining the business of your electric cooperative

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How’s business?

Electric cooperatives are businesses, but unlike typical private electric utilities, cooperatives are owned by their consumers, not by stockholders. Also, cooperatives are not-for-profit businesses. Their revenue is used to provide electric service to their consumermembers. Any margins that remain beyond funds needed to maintain and grow the business are returned to consumer-members, according to their patronage, as “capital credits” or “member dividends.”

As an owner of your cooperative, you may be interested in how business has been in recent years. Following are summaries of reports for the year 2011 issued in June by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.

(Special thanks to David Olivier.)

Sales & growth Nationwide, cooperatives saw a slight increase in sales in 2011. During the depth of the recession (2009), sales declined nearly 2%, then rose 7% in 2010 and again by .4% in 2011. The slow growth in sales could be attributed in part to consumers’ effective energy efficiency strategies. (In the electric industry as a whole, sales declined slightly in 2011.)

Even so, co-ops are outpacing the electric utility industry as a whole in sales growth, and that has been the case since 1997. (See graph.)

Overall, co-op growth in membership itself has been slow in recent years. After seeing annual growth rates of between 2% and 3% from 1974 to 2007, growth has been less than 1% per year since 2009. There are some exceptions, especially in suburban areas.

Costs & rates Because the cost to generate and buy wholesale electricity has been rising in recent years, consumer rates have risen as well. Since 2000, a typical household’s monthly electric bill has risen a total of $48, or 1.8% per year, adjusted for inflation. (That increase, however,

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Co-op Sales Growth (orange) Continues to Outpace the Industry (black) is less than the 2.5% inflation rate itself during that period.) Across the nation, co-op rates in 2011 climbed 2.1%, which was more than the .3% they rose in 2010. As the industry steps up investment in infrastructure and technology, consumer rates are expected to continue upward.

Your cooperative faces two main cost factors: the cost to acquire electric power (from generation plants or from other utilities on the wholesale market) and the cost to distribute power to member homes and businesses (including personnel, substations, poles, lines, vehicles, debt, etc.) On average, power costs comprise two-thirds of a co-op’s costs, while distribution costs comprise the other third. (See chart.)

Co-op Cost Structure Distribution Cost 32% Capital Cost 12%

Cost of Power 68%

Operations & Maintenance 9% Overhead 9% Margins 1%

On average, power costs represent over twothirds of a distribution co-op’s total costs.

Distribution costs make up the other third.

Between 2007 and 2011, power costs to co-ops nationally rose about 16%.

During the same period, co-op distribution costs rose 18%.

NRECA calculates that co-ops spent $439 per member to deliver electricity in 2011. A co-op’s expenses to build and maintain its system are generally higher per customer than they are for investor-owned or municipal utilities because co-ops serve a far lower density of accounts (fewer accounts per mile of power line) than other utilities.

Capital credits In recent years, the amount of capital credits that co-ops have returned to members — either in the form of credits on electric bills or cash payments — has increased. In 2011, co-ops returned 19.7% more in capital credits than the year before. And the amount has risen every year since 1990.

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This is the 14th in a series produced by the North Carolina Association of Electric Cooperatives.

What you can do

Your cooperative can help you manage your electric costs in a number of ways. Contact your cooperative to learn what programs are available to members.

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The Bears Black bears are roaming the farms, communities and wildlands of eastern North Carolina

By Donna Campbell Smith

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ot long ago, overhunting and loss of habitat sent North Carolina’s black bears to the brink of extinction. Bears roamed only in the most remote areas of western and coastal North Carolina. In the 1930s, an effort began to manage wildlife, including black bears, and to enforce wildlife laws. Black bears, the only bear found in the state, are now at an all-time healthy population. Black bears live in 60 percent of the total land area of our state. The abundant food sources in the northeastern parts of North Carolina make those counties especially hospitable to bears.

Doris Morris, who leads tours for the Friends of Pocosin Lakes, says mating season begins in May. She has seen mama bears with as many as three cubs. She says each cub can have a different daddy, as the sow will mate with more than one male during the season.

You’ve perhaps seen video of bears wandering into towns.

Even the city of Raleigh has had some occasional bear visits.

While the bear population has increased in North Carolina, it is interesting to note that nature has provided black bears with a unique system of population control.

A female has her first litter of cubs when she is 2 to 11 years old. Whether she has a litter at all depends on whether or not there is plentiful food. Nature has built in a system for bears not provided for most other mammals

that prevents them from producing offspring when food is scarce. The process is called delayed implantation. The fertilized egg develops into a small embryo, and then it stops growing for several months. If the female doesn’t acquire sufficient weight in those months the embryo will not develop. Her body reabsorbs it. If food is plentiful and the sow has the required weight, the embryo develops and baby bears are born in January or February.

A fed bear is a dead bear The sow has cubs about every two years if conditions are good. Cubs stay with their mother for about 18 months. The bears we see wandering into human subdivisions are often those young bears who are looking for territory of their own and for a mate. They are just passing through, and the best way to handle them is to let them be.

Don’t leave pet food or garbage where they can get into it and don’t harass them. By all means never feed them.

Wildlife experts will tell you, “A fed bear is a dead bear.”

Feeding bears causes them to become nuisances, and sometimes they have to be killed. If left alone, the visiting bear will soon move on.

Bears & farms Black bears are omnivores; they will eat just about anything.

Normally their preferred foods consist of nuts, acorns, fruits and berries, and insects. They eat meat and grasses or other rough vegetation only when their favorite foods are not available. In the farming country of northeast North Carolina, black bears have adapted their tastes to corn, soybeans and peanuts.

Most farmers have learned to live with the bears in spite of their foraging in their fields. Hunting helps control the numbers of bears damaging crops.

Gail Harrison Hodges’ family has farmed in Washington County since the 1920s. In the beginning, her father had only a few acres of corn, and a bear family in his corn was a real financial blow. In those early days, traps controlled bears that damaged crops. In those days, Gail says, “When my Dad trapped or shot a bear, we ate it, as we did anything Daddy hunted or killed.”

Gail says her brother who now farms the family land feels more protective of the bears, understanding that humans have encroached into what was once the bears’ territory. “You used to have to go to the woods to see them,” Gail says. “Now they are in our backyards, which used to be their homes.”

Jess Spruill, who also farms in Washington County, says bears can have a financial impact on both corn and soybeans in his operation. Bears will eat the corn ears when they reach full maturity and graze on newly emerged soybeans.

Jess watches for the bears and tries to run them out of the soybeans. Once the beans mature, the bears do not seem as attracted to them. Bears are harder to spot in the tall corn.

Jess says it is very common to lose up to 40 yards from the woods of any harvestable crop.

Recently, Jess Spruill has encountered another problem — bears vandalizing cotton bales. “The biggest new problem

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Bear facts Bears typically roam from daybreak until dusk. Their territory ranges from one to two miles for young bears and up to eight to 15 miles for adult males. Females range two to six miles. There are records of bears traveling up to 126 miles.

If not killed, black bears can live up to 33 years. According to “Bear Facts,” published by the North American Bear Center, very few black bears outside of those in national parks die of natural causes. Most are shot or hit by motor vehicles. The average age of bears killed by hunters is 3 to 5 years old. Young bears sometimes die of starvation and accidental causes; seldom do bears die of disease.

Black bears are rather quiet animals, but do have a range of sounds. They grunt as they look for food. They make a low blowing sound and clack their teeth when afraid. It is reported they make almost human-like sounds that indicate pleasure or sometimes fear. Cubs on the other hand can put out quite a racket, bawling like a baby when they are upset.

Bears are not particularly aggressive

as long as people exercise good common sense, as they should with any wild animal. While bears are not prone to attack unless provoked, who can say what might provoke a bear? Observe from a distance and do not harass a bear by following or crowding it. The National Park Service in the Great Smoky Mountains recommends keeping at least 150 feet between you and the bear.

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Donna Campbell Smith is a Carolina Country contributing writer who lives in Franklin County. She is a member of Wake Electric.

Learn about her at donnacambellsmith.com

See the bears

■■ Check for tours and sightings at

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. fws.gov/alligatorriver or alligatorriver@ fws.gov or (252) 473-1131 ■■ Friends of Pocosin Lakes National

Wildlife Refuge in cooperation with the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge conducts periodic wildlife and bear tours, which last about three hours.

Visitors ride in an air-conditioned passenger van through the refuge and are encouraged to bring their cameras along. Pre-registration for reservations is required. Contact: Doris Morris doris.morris@noolf.com ■■ Bear hunting seasons (October–

December) vary by county. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has the seasons, limits and other regulations on their website: www.ncwildlife.org ■■ Bear watching advice from U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service: www.fws. gov/raleigh/black_bear2009.html

About the bears

The black bear is a very intelligent mammal. Researchers say they are the most intelligent non-human animal in North America. Their simple concept level is about the same as a three-year-old child.

Bears have a long memory and their ability to navigate exceeds that of humans.

They can use tools such as sticks and branches to scratch, and will pick up and throw objects such as rocks, aiming at each other.

They are good swimmers and can swim a distance of at least one mile.

Black bears run faster than humans, about 30 mph if they are in lean shape, running up or down hill as well as level ground.

They are also good tree climbers.

Bears see in color and have good close up vision. Their distance vision has not been tested.

Bears have a very good sense of smell and have at least twice the hearing sensitivity of humans.

Not all black bears are black; some are brown or even blonde. They have a brown muzzle and some sport a white patch on their chests. They are born with blue eyes that turn brown with maturity.

Adult male black bears weigh an average of 125 to 500 pounds. The heaviest bear recorded in the U.S. weighed 880 pounds. A 10-year-old male, it was shot in 1998 in Craven County. Wild females average between 90 and 300 pounds.

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legendary figure in the history of Stanly County, Dr. Francis J. Kron was born in Trier, Prussia, in 1798. In 1823, while in Paris, he married Mary Catherine Delamothe, and they came to the home of her uncle, Henry Delamothe, in Montgomery County. For a brief time, Francis taught French at the university in Chapel Hill and later studied medicine in Philadelphia.

In 1834, Francis and Mary purchased a house on 294 acres in what is now Morrow Mountain State Park. At one time the family owned more than 7,000 acres and ran a selfsufficient farm with slaves. Dr. Kron’s home, medical office and greenhouse were reconstructed in the 1960s on their original sites in the state park, just as they appeared in 1870.

Dr. Kron was as famous for his flowers and vegetables as he was for his medical practice. He died in 1883.

He traveled miles in horse and wagon to treat patients.

His office served as an exam room, pharmacy and infirmary where patients stayed overnight when necessary. The office was furnished with three or four beds, a desk and shelves for medical supplies and books. Dr. Kron used a mortar and pestle to compound his own drugs. He would place a few drops of turpentine on a lump of brown sugar to treat different illnesses. He set broken bones, birthed babies, pulled teeth and performed amputations. His journals included prices:

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By Katie Shepherd

How you can help

Contributions to NC GreenPower help to offset the higher costs associated with producing green energy and mitigating greenhouse gases.

When you donate to NC GreenPower, you help support these cleaner, greener facilities that benefit all North Carolinians. Statewide efforts of NC GreenPower also include community outreach and student volunteer opportunities.

Donations to the program can be made by individuals or businesses through their utility bill or directly to NC GreenPower on its website: ncgreenpower.org. Projects are located within North Carolina, so you can be assured that your contribution will stay local, supporting a brighter future.

NC GreenPower is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that administers the voluntary program on behalf of all utilities in North Carolina, helping to connect consumers with green energy and carbon offset providers to create positive environmental and economic impacts for our state. NC GreenPower was formed and is administered

by Advanced Energy, a nonprofit that focuses on energy efficiency for residential, commercial and industrial markets, motors and drives and electric transportation.

began working with consumers, environmental representatives, electric utilities, technology suppliers and regulatory agencies to turn North Carolina into a national model for renewable energy.

In October 2003, NC GreenPower was launched to supplement the state’s existing power supply with more green energy — that is, energy generated from renewable energy sources like the sun, wind, water and organic matter.

NC GreenPower’s first projects began coming online in 2004. Two years later, the organization cut the ribbon for its first landfill generator and wind turbine. In 2008, the program added a carbon offset product, giving North Carolinians the opportunity to offset emissions caused by driving or other activities by mitigating greenhouse gases via landfill or hog lagoon methane capture projects. Fast forward to today and North Carolina boasts a ranking of 5th in the nation for solar electric (photovoltaic) installations, an achievement that was spurred by the creation of NC GreenPower in partnership with the utilities, including

North Carolina’s electric cooperatives.

Since the launch of the program, NC GreenPower renewable energy projects have generated 443 billion kilowatt-hours of green power, and donors have helped provide nearly $5.5 million in incentive payments to the owners of about 900 renewable energy projects, in almost every county across the state. That’s the equivalent of providing 30,800 houses with energy for a year. Carbon offset projects have mitigated 10,300 tons of greenhouse gases — equivalent to the emissions from driving 29 million miles — and that’s like planting 1.6 million trees.

Of the 600-plus green energy projects currently online through the NC GreenPower program, nearly a third of those are generating clean power within the North Carolina electric cooperative territories, providing both an economic and an environmental boost to those communities. Nearly 350 electric cooperative members have generated renewable energy for the NC GreenPower program over the last 10 years.

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For many years now, all showerheads sold in the U.S. have been limited to a maximum water flow rate of 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm) at a water pressure of 80 pounds per square inch (psi), as mandated by federal standards. Some older showerheads may use as much as 5 gpm without even providing an adequate water flow.

Many of the new low-flow showerheads provide good water flow using even less than 2.5 gpm. I have tested more than a dozen low-flow showerheads this year alone, and I found there are significant differences in showerhead sprays for ones with identical flow rates. The most efficient ones are as low as 1.5 gpm, and savings in water and energy use can pay back their cost in just a few months.

Several factors determine how much water and energy will be saved. Water savings is affected directly by the gpm rating for the showerhead, while energy savings is determined by both the gpm rating and how much hot water has to be mixed with cold water for a comfortable shower.

The type of spray pattern has an affect on how warm the water feels on your skin. Showerheads that create larger water droplets feel warmer because large droplets have a lower percentage of surface area, so they cool down less before they reach your body.

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This low-flow shower spray swirls to create the sense of much more water flow. showerheads also add air to the spray for more force, but this might also cool the water spray.

It’s easy to distinguish a narrow needle-spray design because they are usually small. For a fuller spray, look for ones with many holes across a larger face. If they have adjustable patterns, not all the holes are used simultaneously so they may actually create a needle spray if you desire that at times.

A handheld adjustable showerhead is very effective, with water flow directed where you want it.

There are two inexpensive add-on devices that can help reduce water use on any showerhead. One is a tiny push/pull trickle valve (also called a lathering valve) that’s mounted between the shower arm and the showerhead. When you don’t need water, push the button to slow the water to a trickle without having to readjust the temperature at the faucet each time.

Another water-saver is a Lady Bug valve by ShowerStart (also known as Evolve Showerheads). You may turn on the hot water and walk away, waiting for it to reach a desired temperature. Gallons of hot water may be wasted until you actually get into the shower. With the Lady Bug, when the water temperature at the showerhead reaches 95 degrees, the flow is automatically slowed to a trickle. When you’re ready to get into the shower, pull the string on the handle, and the warm shower starts flowing at full force.

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Choosing an HVAC contractor What to look for and expect

It’s no secret that replacing your heating and cooling system can be a headache.

When’s the right time? What kind of system is best? Where can I find a reliable contractor?

By Madeline Keimig

Because the right contractor is critical for determining the type and size of the unit needed, explaining your options, and proper installation — consider these tips before making a selection.

Ask around What are the contractor’s licensing and qualifications? Is the contractor a member of state and national contractor associations, such as Air Conditioning Contractors of America?

Is he or she adequately insured?

“Most people don’t realize that almost 50 percent of their energy bill comes from an HVAC [heating, ventilation, and air conditioning] system,” explains Alan Shedd, director of residential and commercial energy programs for Touchstone Energy Cooperatives. “It’s important to have the right person put in and maintain the equipment.”

Ask neighbors and friends if they can recommend a good contractor — or if there’s someone you should avoid. Check on what a prospective contractor guarantees and whether any follow-up services, such as a maintenance agreement, are offered.

“It’s important to have these conversations before work begins,” Shedd stresses. “That way, if there are any surprises after installation, you know what to expect.”

Local licensing requirements

Anyone who contracts to install, alter or restore plumbing, heating (includes air conditioning) or fire sprinkler systems must have a license from the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors.* You can search for licenses on the board’s website.

The board, located in Raleigh, suggests calling your local Better Business Bureau, your city or county building inspection department, the Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Section at (919) 733-7741 and the appropriate licensing board to see if there have been serious complaints against any of your prospects. nclicensing.org or (919) 875-3612. *Minor repairs and service work to plumbing and heating systems do not require a state license.

A knowledgeable and trustworthy contractor is a must when choosing a new heating and cooling system because he or she will install and maintain your unit for many years. Here, a geothermal heat pump’s loop system is installed.

What the contractor and you should do After you ask these questions, a good contractor should inspect your home and old system and then explain your options.

Be sure to get the estimated annual operating cost of the proposed HVAC system at different efficiency levels, as recommended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program.

Air conditioners are measured by Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) and Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER).

SEER is calculated by dividing the amount of cooling provided during a normal year by energy used — the higher the SEER, the more efficient the unit. EER helps if you want to know how a system operates at a specific temperature. This will help you to determine the total cost over its lifetime.

Shedd advises asking for three written estimates of the work: what is being done, what equipment is being provided, and when installation will begin and be completed.

“A contractor should explain what is included — the best value may not come from whoever offers the lowest price,” Shedd warns.

NATE certification Finally, consider looking for someone who is NATE (North American Technician Excellence) certified. Remember, though, because NATE is a voluntary process, a contractor isn’t necessarily a bad installer if she or he doesn’t have the credentials, contends Brian Sloboda, a senior program manager specializing in energy efficiency for the Cooperative Research Network, an arm of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.

“NATE-certified contractors will have gone through the steps to prove they have the skills necessary for their job, although it isn’t a guarantee that they are good,” he cautions.

“But it does provide some extra evidence to help consumers know that the person they’re hiring has been tested.”

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Madeline Keimig writes on consumer and cooperative affairs for Touchstone Energy Cooperatives, the national branding program for 700-plus electric cooperatives in the U.S.

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Energy for Today, Power for Tomorrow

“scare-tactic”scams beware of

The phone rings. You answer. The voice on the other end says that your power will be cut off if you don’t immediately pay your bill over the phone. Take caution. That’s one of several scams utility customers across the nation are reporting. Sometimes the scammers are asking the customer to make a payment through a third-party pay system or by obtaining a prepaid debit card.

In other instances, scammers threaten to disconnect utility service or tell you that you have an unpaid credit card or traffic ticket, and then threaten legal action if you don’t pay immediately.

If you get a call like this, hang up and then call back the company in question using the phone number from your bill (not the one the scammer may have provided).

In almost every case like this, fraud experts say you should always be the one to initiate a call where you need to give out personal information.

•• Remember it’s your money, it’s your identity—ask questions and stay alert.

so keep your account information to yourself. Also, don’t assume that you can trust Caller ID to let you know where a caller is located. Because scammers may use Internet calling technology, the area code you see may not reflect where they really are.

According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), the number of telephone scams trying to obtain money and personal information from unsuspecting victims is increasing. Callers pose as representatives of utilities, Medicare, law offices, charities and even the Better Business Bureau.

If you have any concerns about calls or visits from representatives of Union Power Cooperative, please call us at (704) 289-3145 or 1-800-922-6840.

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Some Better Business Bureau Tips:

•• Confirm that you are speaking to a legitimate company representative. If you have any concerns, hang up and independently find the phone number for the company and call them back.

•• Never give your credit card number or other personal information over the phone without verifying the call.

•• Be wary of anyone demanding immediate payment or payment in forms that are difficult to trace, such as Western Union or MoneyGram.

•• Members should also contact their co-op directly to report the incident.

By doing so, you can talk to a service representative who will confirm your bill and let you know of any problems with your account.

•• Never give your credit card, debit card, Social Security, ATM, checking or savings account numbers to anyone who comes to your home, or who calls or sends an email requesting information. You should always be the one to initiate such transactions.

•• Co-ops will not call or email you for your account number or password,

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oyalty is a prized virtue—to country, family, even the schools we attend. We keep those ties strong throughout our lives, myself included: I still proudly fly the flag and cheer for my favorite sports teams.

We at Union Power also have loyalties, to the members and communities we serve. When you signed up for service with Union Power Cooperative, you became a member, not just a number. Our employees have deep connections here because this is our home, and you are our neighbors.

That means we care about improving the quality of life in the areas we serve. From sponsoring events in our communities to donating to worthy causes like our local Hospices, Union Power invests in the places where you live and work.

We do it because we remain loyal to our members, our neighbors, our home — and a mission to make life better in the areas we serve.

As always, we will continue to live our mission of providing you with safe and reliable power with exceptional value. And we look forward to seeing you on October 12 at our Annual Membership Meeting at Wingate University!

Loyal to our Communities The Cooperative doesn’t exist to make profits for distant investors on Wall Street. We exist to provide you with safe, reliable, and affordable electric service — and doing so in a way that makes things better for future generations. Because electric co-ops operate on a not-for-profit basis, we have no need to increase revenues above what it takes to run our business in a financially sound manner. This structure helps keep your electric bills affordable.

We take our jobs seriously, but we also take our community roles seriously, too. That’s why we offer scholarships to college-bound students and send high school juniors to Washington, D.C., every summer to learn about history and government. That’s why we invest in the lives of local students each school year through our Bright Ideas educational grants program.

We don’t participate in these activities simply because it’s nice to do, or even the right thing to do.

Members at last year’s Annual Meeting at Wingate University enjoyed the activities on campus and received their capital credit checks.

Two of Union Power’s 10 Guiding Principles reflect our commitment to our members and to the communities we serve: Citizenship—We invest in the communities that we serve.

Member Focus—We deliver the highest standards of service and ensure that the objectives of the Cooperative are linked to the member needs and expectations.

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ELECTRIC CO-OPS WERE CONSTRUCTED WITH LINES, POLES AND THE FOOLHARDY NOTION THAT WE ALL PROSPER

BY HELPING EACH OTHER. It seems obvious in retrospect, but there was a time when getting electricity outside of the city limits wasn’t a given. Today, the spirit of community that co-ops were built upon continues to thrive. And as members we can all lend a hand by saving energy.

Learn how at TogetherWeSave.com.

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are vampire electronics

draining your home’s energy?

Even at night, items such as microwaves, coffee makers, phones, computers, MP3 players, and power tool chargers are ALIVE, silently DRAINING your home of energy and money. Stop wasting money, and cut these “vampires” off at the source. Unplug fully charged battery-operated devices and plug appliances into power strips that can be switched off when not in use.

NEW! Check out our Vampire Losses Calculator!

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fully charged battery-operated devices and plug appliances into power strips that can be switched off when not in use.

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fall into energy savings Windows

•• Use locks on your windows to make them tighter and draft resistant.

•• Keep shades and curtains open during the day on the south side of your home to allow solar heating. Close them at night to retain heat.

Water heating

Cooler weather, shorter days, and falling leaves don’t have to go hand in hand with rising electric bills. There are several simple things you can do to get ready for winter and save money and energy.

Weatherize

•• Air leaks in your home not only cause uncomfortable drafts but waste energy. Reducing air leaks could cut 10 percent from an average household’s monthly energy bill. The most common places where air escapes homes are: floors, walls, ceilings, ducts, fireplaces, plumbing penetrations, doors, windows, fans, vents and electrical outlets.

•• Weatherize your home by caulking and weather-stripping all doors and windows.

•• Cover through-the-wall or window air conditioners to prevent cold air from leaking into your home.

•• Close the fireplace damper when not in use. It’s also a good time to have your chimney cleaned and inspected.

Heating System

•• Don’t block your radiators or heating vents with furniture or draperies. Keep your radiators, registers and baseboard heaters dirt and dust free.

•• Have your heating system serviced once a year by a certified technician.

•• Regularly replace heating system filters.

Thermostat

•• Set your thermostat no higher than 68 degrees when you are home and lower the temperature when you go to bed or when you are not at home. This will ensure optimal home heating and save energy. For every degree you lower your thermostat you save about two percent off your heating bill.

•• A programmable thermostat can help tailor the temperature to your schedule.

•• Turn your water heater down to 120 degrees Fahrenheit to save money on your energy bill. If you have children in the house, this is also a safety measure.

•• Install low-flow showerheads and faucets.

•• Use the energy saving settings on your dishwasher and washing machine. Run the machines with full loads.

Wash clothes in cold water.

Lighting

•• Turn off lights when not in use. Replace your most-used incandescent lamps with compact fluorescent lamps, which use 75 percent less energy and lasts about 10 times longer. LED lamps offer similar savings and longer life.

Enjoy the fall season in comfort. Visit our website, union-power.com, Your Energy Advisor for free online energy audits and tools that can save you energy and money.

Source: TogetherWeSave.com

Bright Ideas Early Bird Winner!

Congratulations to Jennie Yearick from Porter Ridge High School! She won a $500 gift card in the Bright Idea Early Bird drawing. Ms. Yearick’s Bright Idea is called, “The Great Race.”

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co-op connections local deals

Albemarle Tae Kwon Do Buy first month of Kickboxing classes, get next month FREE or $10 off your first month of Tae Kwon Do classes.

Albemarle 704-982-4099 All-Around Consignments 15% off any 1 item purchased Richfield 704-850-4099 American Store & Lock Move In Special $34.99 including a disk lock. Any size unit -1 month only.

Indian Trail 704-821-8663 Ashley Wittman at Hair Kare Boutique $3 off any service Albemarle 704-982-7076 B&Z Auto Repair 10% off any repair $100 or more. $10 off any complete brake job.

Indian Trail 704-234-0334 Butch’s Auto Parts – NAPA 5% Off Purchase Oakboro 704-485-8601 Carolina Courts Buy 1 open gym admission and receive 1 free Indian Trail 704-882-1115 Charlotte Kennels 10% discount on all services provided at Charlotte Kennels.

Indian Trail 704-821-1318 Cody’s Lawn Care 5% Off Yards of Senior Citizens Albemarle 704-983-1919 Computer Visions 10% off on residential on site service/free system clean or bring in repair work.

Albemarle 704-982-3001 Custom Doors, Inc. 5% Off every purchase Albemarle 704-982-2885 Detailing By Tim 10% off any service Indian Trail 704-821-6994

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Divine Custom Frame & 8 Legs Gallery 15% discount on custom framing to all Union Power members.

Waxhaw 704-843-1662

Huneycutt’s Tire and Towing Free Flat Repair with purchase of new tires, Limit 1 per Set Oakboro 704-485-3630

Domino’s Pizza 25% OFF all menu price pizza when ordered online at Dominos.com using Coupon code: UPC25 Charlotte 704-588-2613

Interstate Supplies & Services, Inc. 10% off parts order. In store purchases only.

Stallings 704-893-2878

Edible Arrangements 10% off entire order (including delivery charges) Monroe 704-635-8761 Enterprise Fitness Center Low monthly rate of $19.99 for basic membership Monroe 704-289-4940 Extreme Ice Buy One skate admission and recieve one skate admission at no charge.

Skate Rental not included.

Indian Trail 704-882-1830 Firestone Complete Auto Care Receive $10 off Oil Change; 10% off Firestone and Bridgestone brand tires; $10 off Alignment; and $20 off Brake Service Charlotte 704-847-0355 Ginny’s Consignment and Tanning Salon 10% Off Items of Regular Price Monroe 704-485-4111 Graphical Creations, Inc. Custom sign and graphics company specializing in business-to-business visual marketing.

Stanfield 704-888-8870 Hess Tire and Automotive $5 off on any oil change. $10 off any alignment; $20 off any brake service.

All discounts are off full retail pricing. No other discounts apply.

Monroe 704-282-2285 Houston Pressure Washing 20% off service Monroe 704-506-3521 Huneycutt’s Automotive 10% off A/C Freon, 5% off Brake pads or shoes.

Oakboro 704-485-8152

Java’s Brewing Bakery/Cafe Buy one large latte, smoothie, or frozen blended drink and get one free freshly-baked muffin. $2.50 value Waxhaw 704-243-1168 Jeff’s Oak Furniture Receive an additional 5% off your purchase when you show your Co-op Connections Card Oakboro 704-485-8078 Kentucky Fried Chicken 10% off total order Indian Trail 704-821-5641 Kiddie Kare of Albemarle Free Registration for New Child – $30 Value Albemarle 704-982-2983 Locust Rock Store BBQ Buy Pork Plate, Get (1) free Drink. $1.50 value.

Locust 704-888-2022 Main Street Monograms Purchase 5 full priced monograms and receive 1 free Wingate 704-233-5393 Mary Kay – Donna Thibodeau $70 in products for only $35. Free Facials, makeup tips make-overs.

Waxhaw 704-221-1088 Mary Kay – Suzanne Boggs Free facials/consultations Matthews 704-882-3000 Mary Kay – Timmy Schrag Free facials/consultations Free Shipping Indian Land 803-415-2336 Massage & Bodywork Therapist Waxhaw 704-219-2655

McGuirt Advertising 10% to25% discount off catalog price on promotional products.

Call to schedule an appointment.

Wingate 704-507-3956 Metropolitan Child Development Center 10% off “monthly” fee Indian Trail 704-821-1709 Michael Horne Florist Receive 15% discount of any $50.00 minimum purchase.

Free Food Sample.

Wadesboro 704-694-4000 Monroe Paint and Decorating Center $5 off per gallon on PPG Porter Paints with Co-op Connections Card Monroe 704-283-4666 Music on Main,LLC 15% Off Guitar Set-ups, String changes-Acoustic, Electric Bass Guitars Albemarle 704-322-3719 NC Financial Solutions Free: Review, College, and Retirement Planning, Healthcare Reform, $300 Value Monroe 704-289-7283 Oakridge Kennels Buy One Nature Walk or Playtime and receive one Nature Walk or Playtime.

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Southern Aire $25 off any service call, $250 off new system installation Norwood 704-474-2665 Stars Burgers 10% off any purchase Indian Trail 704-231-8166 Subway Buy one 6" sandwich and drink, get one 6" sandwich of equal or lesser value FREE Charlotte 704-549-8519 Indian Trail 704-821-8734 Indian Trail 704-882-0433 Indian Trail 704-882-0739 Monroe 704-283-0873 Monroe 704-283-2577 Waxhaw 704-243-3692 Sylvan Learning – Albemarle 5% Off Tuition, Free Registration ($50 Value), $100 off Skill Assessment Albemarle 704-982-2288 The Carpenter’s Way $100 discount (off minimum of one weeks labor services) Norwood 704-425-8460 The Farmhouse 20% off entire purchase.

Monroe 704-579-1046 The Renn’s Nest 10% off purchases (a few exclusions apply) Monroe 704-221-2154

Pawfection Pet Grooming 10% Off First Grooming Richfield 704-985-8459

The UPS Store 10% off any purchase.

Monroe 704-814-7730

Pilot’s View Photography 15% off aerial flight.

Albemarle 704-984-3135

Union Services 10% of any HVAC or Electrical service call. Call for more information.

Monroe 704-283-9047

Rossini’s Pizza Pasta & Subs 5% off your total order.

Indian Trail 704-882-3343 Rotation Station Additional 5% Off All Items Oakboro 704-485-5957 Shear Magic Salon 10% discount off all services for first time appointments Monroe 704-289-5017

Upper Cervical Health Centers Receive a free initial consultation, 50% savings on initial X-ray (if needed) Charlotte 704-588-5560 Wiley Brothers Painting Company Receive 10% off service Indian Trail 704-488-3466

Business Owners!

To join this FREE marketing program, visit the Co-op Connections for Participating Businesses page at union-power.com or call us at (704) 289-3145 ext. 3241.

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“topping” hurts trees Topping is the indiscriminate cutting of limbs larger than 3 inches in diameter to stubs within the tree’s crown, removing the tree’s normal canopy and disfiguring the tree.

Cost—While topping a tree may cost less in the short

Reasons not to top:

run, the true costs are hidden. These include: reduced property value, expense of removal and replacement if the tree dies, loss of other trees and shrubs if they succumb to changed light conditions, legal risk of liability from weakened branches, and greatly increased future maintenance.

Starvation—Topping can remove so much of the crown

Weak limbs—At best, the wood of new limbs that sprout after larger ones have been cut are much more weakly attached than those that develop normally.

Shock—When a tree’s crown is gone, so is the protection of its canopy. Remaining bark tissue is exposed to the sun’s direct rays, and scalding may result.

that it upsets an older tree’s crown-to-root ratio and temporarily cut off its food-making ability.

Ugliness—Topping disfigures a tree. Even with

regrowth, it will never regain the grace and character of its species. Plus, ugly trees can detract from a property’s aesthetic appeal.

Rapid new growth—After topping, a tree’s new sprouts can be far more numerous than normal growth and elongate so rapidly that the tree returns to its normal height in a much shorter time—with a far denser, weaker crown.

Insects and disease—The large stubs of a topped tree are highly vulnerable to insect invasion and the spores of decay fungi. If decay is already present in the limb, opening it will speed the spread of disease.

Tree Death—Some trees are more tolerant to topping

than others; some do not sprout readily after severe pruning and the reduced foliage can lead to death of the tree.

Alternatives to topping include: planting trees that will fit your available space when they reach maturity, pruning properly and regularly (a light pruning every three years is recommended), and crown reduction, or making the tree canopy smaller by using proper pruning techniques. If you have questions, it’s best to contact a certified arborist who can assess the tree, provide options and perform proper techniques. For more information, call (704) 289-3145 and speak with Wil Ortiz (ext. 3323), manager of vegetation management.

You might not think about it, but it takes miles of cable from your electric co-op to keep us connected and fully charged. Thankfully, it’s all at an affordable charge.

Learn more about the power of your co-op membership at TogetherWeSave.com.

MOBILE PHONES NEED WIRES, TOO. Visit us at union-power.com

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Cooperative Review is published monthly by

Union Power Cooperative provides safe and reliable power with exceptional value to more than 68,000 member accounts in Union, Stanly, Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Rowan counties.

Tony E. Herrin Exec. Vice President & General Manager Carrie C. Stroud, CCC Editor Rhonda Smith Associate Editor BOARD OF DIRECTORS B. L. Starnes, President Lee Roy Kirk, Jr., Vice President Jan Haigler, Secretary-Treasurer Dent H. Turner, Jr., Asst. Secretary-Treasurer Juanita W. Poplin Neil W. Hasty, Jr. Carole P. Jones Rufus N. Reid Jim T. Hartsell David G. Hyatt Tom J. Caudle Business Hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday–Friday (704) 289-3145 or (704) 485-3335 Toll-free: 1-800-922-6840 union-power.com 24-Hour Outage Reporting Service and Account Information 1-800-794-4423 Call Before Dig NC One Call Center — Dial 811 SERVICE CHARGES: Security Deposit-charges vary $0, $175, $375 Connection Fee $25 Late Payment Charge $5 or 1.5% of past due balance, if greater Returned Check Fee $25 Meter Test $75 (refunded if not accurate) Dual Meter Comparison $50 (refunded if not accurate) Trip Charge $25 (checks or money orders only, no cash) RECONNECT CHARGES: (collected in advance) Normal Hours $50 (if called in before 4:00 p.m.)

After Hours $100 (if called in after 4:00 p.m.)

Weekends and Holidays $100

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right-of-way clearing During the next month, you may see our tree-trimming crews in your neighborhood. ABC Tree Professionals and Carolina Tree Care will be working in Mecklenburg, Stanly and Union counties: Mecklenburg County: Boxcar Ct, Club Car Ct, Lawyers Rd, Lawyers Station Dr, Pine Lake Ln, Roundhouse Circle, Surry Ct, and Truelight Church Rd Stanly County: Austin Rd, Bridgebrook Ln, Burris Rd, Clifton Dr, Community Rd, Creekview Ln, Crest Rd, Dusty Rd, Easy Dr, Edith Dr, Fink Rd, Frog Pond Rd, Gaddis Rd, Grace Dr, Graham Rd, Half Mile Rd, Jacob Rd, Jay Rd, JD Dr, Landwood Tr, Lingerfelt Rd, McSwain Rd, Mistybrook Ln, Molly Springs Rd, Newsome Rd, Old Mill Rd, Preston Ln, Purser Dr, Ramsey Rd, Stony Rd,

Substation Rd, and Treece Rd Union County: Airport Rd, Aristides Dr, Banyan Way, Carter Rd, Cedar Knoll Dr, Clarence Secrest Rd, Clontz Long Rd, Concord Hwy, Crane Rd, E Hwy 218, E Lawyers Rd, Indian Trail Fairview Rd, Keels Rd, Lancaster Hwy, Lander Benton Rd, Matthew Dr, Nesbit Rd, Newtown Rd, Purser Rushing Rd, S Potter Rd, S Rocky River Rd, Unionville Brief Rd, W Lawyers Rd, Waxhaw Marvin Rd, Weddington Rd, Wesley Woods Rd, Willoughby Rd, and Zebulon Williams Rd

For more information about Union Power’s vegetation management program or tree trimming practices, please call (704) 289-3145 and speak with Wil Ortiz (ext. 3323) or Carrie Lorenz-Efird (ext. 3291). Visit our website, union-power.com, for monthly right-of-way clearing updates.

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Don’t ‘fall behind’ in protecting home against unwanted critters Just like us, pests look for a warm home and good food as temperatures drop.

Taking a proactive approach to protecting your family and home against pests this fall helps make it less daunting.

When making your seasonal housekeeping list (changing your smoke detector batteries, rotating ceiling fan blades), add pest prevention. Here are approaches to keeping pests away this fall and winter.

Don’t let the bed bugs bite

Like many states, North Carolina has seen a dramatic rise in bed bug infestations. Adult bed bugs are about the size and color of an apple seed and baby bed bugs can be white or clear and about the size of a poppy seed.

How to tell if you have bed bugs at home?

Family members may report raised, red itchy bites or there may be black, red or brown markings on sheets and mattresses.

Unfortunately, effective treatment can be costly — be wary of promises of low-cost remedies. “Bedbugs generally cannot be controlled effectively with do-it-yourself measures,” N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler says. “And many times they can’t be effectively controlled with just a single visit by a pest management professional.

It’s important for consumers to be careful in choosing a pest management company to address bedbug problems,” he adds.

You can verify a company’s license by checking the employee’s identification card issued by the NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division. To find licensees, visit ncagr.gov/aspzine/str-pest/ pesticides/data/advsearch.asp or call (919) 733-6100.

Caulking along cracks will help keep pests, such as mice and roaches, out of your home.

Autumn tasks ■■ Now is a good time to inspect

your property and protect it. Rake fallen leaves and clean out gutters as pests can congregate in fallen foliage. (As an added benefit, this helps your home’s curb appeal. Numerous studies link landscaping and well-maintained lawns to property value increases.)

■■ Don’t bring in firewood from

more than 10 miles away from your home. Invasive insects, such as the emerald ash borer, can hitch a ride and begin new infestations within their surroundings.

■■ Roaches come into homes more

in the fall. Keep sinks of dirty dishes and counters clear of open food. Exception: roaches hate bay leaves and dried mint­ — try putting some in a bowl on a kitchen counter. Deep-clean rooms, including washing drapes and vacuuming furniture. Pay special attention to cleaning roaches’ favorite spots, such as bathrooms and kitchen. There are numerous products on the market to get rid of roaches, including sprays, baits and traps, or you can hire a professional exterminator to periodically spray.

■■ At picnics or tailgating

events, keep all open food in sealed containers to prevent attracting ants, mice and other insects and rodents.

■■ Use caulk or concrete to repair

all cracks, crevices and leaks no matter how small. Mice can fit through cracks as thin as a pencil.

Caulking also will keep cold air out of your home, saving you money on your electric bill.

■■ Cover

mattresses and pillows with dust-proof, zippered covers tested and rated for dust mites. Sheets and bugs can trigger asthma, cause dermatitis and transmit disease.

■■ Check

for bed bugs who may be hitchhiking in your suitcase while traveling for the holidays.

Bites can be painful, irritating and may cause allergic reactions (see sidebar).

To learn more about preventing pest problems, visit debugthemyths.com or follow the conversation on Facebook.com/ debugthemyths.

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By Holly Israel Poor bone health has become a widespread health problem. Instead of enjoying their “golden years,” many seniors face curtailed activities and bouts with fractures.

“More than half of Americans over the age of 50 develop osteoporosis, and it’s four times more common in women than men,” stresses Dr. J. Edward Puzas, a professor of orthopedics at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York.

Osteoporosis is linked to a lack of dietary calcium, which is critical to bone health. Calcium is used by our body to form and maintain healthy bone tissue, but the average American consumes far less calcium than needed.

Exercise is also essential to strong bones. Because 90 percent of our adult bone mass is already formed by the age of 17, healthy diets and active lifestyles are important from an early age.

Daily calcium requirements Babies 0 to 6 months old need 200 mg of calcium (if breastfed) and roughly 350 mg (if bottle fed) daily.

Babies 7–12 months old need 260 mg. Children between 1 and 3 years old need 700 mg, and between 4–8 years old need 1,000 mg. Then

kids ages 9 through 18 need 1,300 mg.

From ages 19 to 50, calcium needs drop to 1,000 mg per day for both women and men. For ages 51 through age 70, women’s daily calcium needs rise to 1,200 mg but men’s needs remain at 1,000 mg. For ages 71 and up, both men and women need 1,200 mg per day.

getting the calcium to your bones. By the way, if you do take supplements, don’t take them all at once because our body can’t utilize more than 500 mg at a time. For example, if you take 1,500 mg at once, your body will only utilize 500 mg and the rest will be cleared through urine.

Food sources and supplements

Exercise is the second key to bone health because it causes new bone tissue to grow and makes bones stronger.

During weight-bearing exercise, muscles push and pull against the attached bones, strengthening them. Walking or running and weight training are great for bone health. Adults need 30 minutes of exercise per day, while children need 60 minutes each day.

Various foods are high in calcium, such as dairy products, deep green, leafy vegetables, soy, tofu and almonds.

Careful attention to food labels shows that certain items, such as some orange juices, cereal and bread, are now fortified with calcium.

To determine how many milligrams per serving is in an item, find calcium listed on the food label, and add a zero to the Daily Value percentage. Many people turn to supplements to ensure enough calcium consumption, but a balanced diet is really better for overall health. Supplements must have added vitamin D, as this aids your body in

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Sources: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; National Institute of Child Health & Human Development; Health.com

Holly Israel writes on general health topics for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.

Local resource

The North Carolina Osteoporosis Foundation, Inc. (NCOF), based in Oak Island, provides information and educational materials relating to bone health. Visit ncosteoporosisfoundation.org

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More than 250 of you recognized the September magazine’s photo of the former Gilley store on Hwy. 88 in the Clifton area of Ashe County west of Warrensville. Johnny Fermanides of Cumberland County (South River EMC) took the photo during a visit he and his wife made to friends in the Creston area.

It is now part of Log Cabin Motors. Willa Dean Sapp Harris of Thurmond (Surry Yadkin EMC), told us Clint and Eula Gilley ran this store for years, then their son C.E. Gilley and wife Reba took it over.

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Do you know ... that Albemarle Sound, located in northeastern North Carolina, is the largest freshwater sound in the U.S.? It’s separated from the Atlantic Ocean by the Outer Banks’ barrier islands, and catches Pasquotank, Perquimans, Chowan and Roanoke rivers as well as smaller rivers, creeks and swamps. Algonquian Indians first populated the area. In 1586, the first European adventurers came up the sound’s 55-mile length and, some 50 years later, folks came south from Virginia and established settlements. The Albemarle Sound became an important thoroughfare, with small trading ships carrying freight to and from other colonies and larger merchant schooners bringing spices, silks and sugars from the West Indies in exchange for products such as tobacco, herring and lumber. Albemarle Sound has long supported a commercial fishing industry and is known for its excellent striped bass (also known as rockfish) fishing grounds. The region’s towns include Edenton, Hertford, Columbia and Elizabeth City, each with its own charms. For more, visit albemarle-nc.com.

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Known For: Television journalist and talk show host About: Born in 1942, Charles Peete “Charlie” Rose Jr. was an only child born to tobacco farmers in Henderson. His parents also ran a country store, and Rose worked there from age 7. A high school basketball star at Henderson High, he earned degrees in history and law from Duke University and then took graduate-level business classes. He worked for Bankers Trust in New York City but found his true calling when he accepted a TV weekend reporting job. Since that fateful choice, the hardworking newsman has received numerous journalism awards and honorary degrees. He co-anchors “CBS This

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I Remember...

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My cousin Gail and me with our “stolen ” kittens.

Gail often reminds me that I called atte ntion to the hole she had in her panties. If yo u look closely, you can see it in the picture.

The stolen kittens I grew up on a dairy farm in the small town of Denver, Lincoln County. Like most small towns in the late 1940s and the 1950s, there wasn’t a lot to do outside of what we did on the farm. Everything we did, we pretty much made an adventure.

One of our favorite things away from the farm was a trip to one of the nearby country stores, Shug Killian’s or Keistler’s store. You could find just about anything you needed there — clothes, shoes, bathing suits, household items, candy and bubble gum. My cousin Gail recalls a memorable trip we made to Keistler’s store when we were quite young. We grew tired of waiting for our mothers to finish shopping and wandered outside to a building where, lo and behold, we found a litter of kittens. We each helped ourselves to one and got in the car without mentioning it to our mothers.

We were on our way home when the kittens started meowing. Mom turned around and headed back to the store to make us return the kittens and apologize to Mr. Keistler. Turns out he didn’t mind us taking the kittens after all, as you can see from the picture.

Sandra Sherrill Auton, Lincolnton, Rutherford EMC

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My father and his brother shared a vacation home in Holden Beach and my mother’s parents retired there, so I spent many summers with my grandparents. My grandmother’s home was in the vicinity of where Food Lion is now. There was, and still is, a small pond just up from where she lived. She and I both loved to fish either in the pond, the Intracoastal Waterway or at the pier. The pond also was the home of a alligator that never bothered anyone.

One late summer afternoon we walked up to the pond to try our luck with fishing rods, bait, bucket (for all the fish we would catch) and chairs in tow. We baited up, threw our lines in the water and waited patiently for a bite.

The alligator was on the opposite end of the pond, so we didn’t worry, until we saw him slither into the water. My grandmother assured me he was probably hot and getting in the water to “cool off.” He started to slowly swim in our direction. My grandmother re-assured me that he would not bother us and to ignore him. He got closer and closer, and we froze as he came to the shore right in front of us.

About that time, he opened his very large mouth and let out this hiss that scared my grandmother (and me) so bad that she dropped everything and yelled “run!” I turned to look at her, and she was already well on her way in a sprint that I had never seen her attempt before. I remember yelling, “wait, wait!” She never slowed down. After we caught our breath, we laughed and laughed.

My husband and I now have a vacation home at Holden Beach and pass by this pond often visiting friends. I think of this story every time we pass by and have shared it with our children who always look to see if the alligator is back.

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A farmhand named Joe Joe came into my family’s life in late October 1953 when he and his parents moved to our farm as sharecroppers. They moved by mule and wagon. This threesome sharecropper family lived a simple Amish type life, working the farm with two mules, planting and harvesting with joy.

Joe’s parents drove a horse and buggy two miles into town every Saturday while Joe rode a magnificent bike.

His was the first bicycle around Fair Bluff with hand gears and hand brakes, much fancier than my little red bike. Joe assembled my little red bike. He could assemble anything without reading the instructions.

Joe couldn’t read, but he didn’t need to. He reminded me of “Hoss” Cartwright from “Bonanza.” He was a tower of strength dressed in blue denim overalls, big as an ox, strong as a mule, but gentle as a lamb. His bare feet on the unbroken ground was the first sign of spring, as he collared his mule to the plow and plotted each field to be furrowed.

I loved ol’ Joe and miss him. The scent of the good earth still carries the spirit of Joe. Thanks, ol’ Joe, for all that you were for me.

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We would take everything we needed to eat. We’d pop a big bag of popcorn. My grandmother would fry a bunch of chicken. She would put a portion of the chicken in an old shoebox. We rode an old Trailways bus to Myrtle Beach.

All of us couldn’t sit together. It was my job to look after the shoebox chicken resting on the seat beside me. The bus stopped in a little town in South Carolina, and a woman got on the bus. She asked me if anyone was sitting with me, and I said no, only me and the chicken. The woman looked at me kind of strange and moved to another seat.

The room we rented was across the street from the Gay Dolphin Park. The motel was called Shallow Cove. It was $6 a night, and it was the best trip I ever took.

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My mother had to get up onto the stack, going from side to side, working until all the hay was on the stack several feet high. When she finished, we put the long poles up the stack so she could slide down.

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This is the “old church” on Laurel Springs Church Road in Mt. Airy. It was built in 1908. Inside, a portrait of William B. Southern hangs beside the pulpit. It states that he was the founder and builder of the First Church of Laurel Springs.

He was born March 4, 1836, and he died June 20, 1915.

The Primitive Baptist Association Meetings were held here once a year up until 1997. Five different churches and up to 10 different preachers from all over came for these all-day, all-weekend meetings. My aunt, Lucille Oakley, remembers these meetings and tells of how wonderful they were with all the singing, preaching and fellowship.

This church holds many memories for the surrounding community. My church, Laurel Springs Baptist Church, is right next door, and we are making new memories in it. We still hold our special services in this church, including our annual “Old Fashion Day” and Christmas play. We want to keep the memories alive and honor those who have worked so hard for the community to have a place of worship.

Days were fun when we were young. After chores, we roamed the woods, went to our favorite “tractor lane” and the creek where the only danger was a snake. God kept us safe.

My sister Marilyn and I climbed trees. My sister Kathy and brother Ken with cousins Gail and Phyllis built a fort.

We played kickball, dodge ball, jump rope, Barbies and tea parties. We ate and enjoyed what Mama cooked, never expected choices, and were happy to get hand-me-down clothes from cousins.

We slept with open windows and box fans, could walk to our Grandma and Grandpa Oakley’s, and nothing tasted as good as what Grandma fixed from their garden. I loved to watch Grandpa milk the cow and whittle. They read their Bibles and listened to “Gunsmoke” on the radio.

At Christmas we went with Daddy to cut and drag a tree home, usually in the snow. Daddy raised hogs and I kept a runt for a pet. Mama taught me how to kill and cut up a chicken and to cook. Sundays was church, home-cooked lunch and visiting Grandma and Grandpa Myers with nine uncles, eight aunts and 21 cousins.

We worked and played hard, and got good food, sunshine, exercise, fresh air, a good night’s sleep and were taught about God. We were happy knowing we were loved.

Childhood passes us all too quickly. Our world today might be better if children could experience life as we knew it.

Sonya Boyd, Dobson, Surry-Yadkin EMC

Helen Myers Benton, Lexington, EnergyUnited

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The Great Pumpkin!

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Still cursing at those useless, spiny gum balls in your yard that you have stepped on barefooted or dodged after they shot out from under your lawnmower? Now is a good time to make use of the “useless” from sweetgum trees. Gather up some gum balls and spray paint each either yellow, orange or even black. Then, incorporate them as unexpected interest to dried Halloween and Thanksgiving arrangements. Also, metallic green, red, silver or gold paints will put a Yuletide season shine on gum balls to make them pretty enough for decorating garlands, wreaths or even this year’s Christmas tree.

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Before storing your pumpkin, wipe off any dirt with a dry cloth. Check on it occasionally and, if any mold appears, clean it with a cloth that has a dab of vegetable oil on it. A minor case of mold on the skin won’t harm the inside of the pumpkin — just don’t let it get out of hand. Mold can not only spread over the outer rind, but it can penetrate into the pumpkin, if not stopped.

For better storage, a pumpkin’s outer skin needs to be toughened up, and this curing process can be easily done if the jack-o’-lantern is used as a Halloween decoration in a dry area not in direct sunlight.

If your pumpkin is not going to automatically transform into a Thanksgiving season decoration, put it in a cool place after Halloween. Basements are ideal because they are constantly cool and, as a bonus, usually a little on the humid side. Humidity, in moderate amounts, helps to reduce shrinkage. A garage or closet could also work.

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8Tomato 8 plants still producing? If you have green tomatoes remaining on the vine as the first frosts approach, pick them off, wrap each individually in a half sheet of newspaper and store in a cool, dry area. These tucked-away tomatoes will then slowly ripen in storage, so check on them occasionally.

8Plant 8 flower seeds in the fall?

Sure, especially if they are hardy annuals and biennials such as bells of Ireland, cornflower, foxglove, Johnny jump-ups, larkspur, pink poppy, snapdragons, sweet peas, sweet alyssum and Virginia stock that actually need the cold of winter to properly develop in time for next spring.

8Thinking 8 about planting springflowering bulbs? Think big. Think like Texans do, because when it comes to such bulbs, for maximum potential in performance, the bigger their size, the better their springtime flower show.

8Plant 8 tulip bulbs deep outdoors--the bases should be at least 6 to 7 inches in ground. This ensures not only a constant cold that is essential for these bulbs, but it will make it harder for voles and squirrels to find them.

8The 8 beginning of the month is the time to plant paperwhite narcissus bulbs in pots in order to have them ready as blooming presents by this Christmas.

8Nesting 8 season is over, so clean bird houses of old nests and any other debris.

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Fall Art Show Oct. 19, Hayesville (828) 389-3045 cccra.net

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Cherokee Heritage Festival Oct. 19. Hayesville (828) 389-3045 cccra.net Western Piedmont Symphony Oct. 19, West Jefferson (336) 846-2787 ashecountyarts.org Apple Festival Oct. 19, Taylorsville (828) 632-2999 alexandercountyonline.com/ applefestival

Mountains (west of I-77) Victory Classic Golf Tournament Benefits victims of abuse Oct. 4, Lenoir (828) 754-6262 robinsnestcac.org Art Walk Oct. 4, Murphy (828) 837-7322 Gem & Mineral Show Oct. 4, Dallas (980) 522-6138 gastongemshow.weebly.com Oktoberfest Oct. 4–5, Maggie Valley (828) 734-8075 maggievalleyoktoberfest.com Creatures Of The Night & Bonfire Delight Oct. 5, Linville (828) 733-2013 grandfather.com Art In The Park Oct. 5, Blowing Rock (828) 295-7851 blowingrock.com/artinthepark Autumn At Oz Oct. 5–6, Beech Mountain (800) 468-5506 autumnatoz.com

Si Kahn & The Looping Brothers Oct. 12, West Jefferson (336) 846-2787 ashecountyarts.org

Gallery Crawl Oct. 11, West Jefferson (336) 846-2787 ashecountyarts.org

Fall Leaves Arts & Crafts Show Oct. 12–13 & 19–20, Lake Junaluska (828) 648-0500 bracaorg.com

Oktoberfest Oct. 11–13, Hickory (828) 322-1121 hickoryoctoberfest.com

Corks & Taps For Hospice Oct. 17, Shelby (704) 487-4677 hospicecares.cc

Heritage Festival Oct. 12, Boone (828) 264-2120 booneheritagefestival.com

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Halloween Festival Oct. 26, Blowing Rock (828) 295-5222 blowingrock.com

Folk School Fall Festival Oct. 5–6, Brasstown (828) 837-2775 folkschool.org

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Annual Pumpkin Chunkin Oct. 26–27, Brasstown (828) 329-3704 ncmtnchamber.com Ongoing

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Lake Eden Arts Festival Oct. 17–20, Black Mountain (828) 686-8742 theleaf.org

Molasses Festival Oct. 12, Granite Falls (828) 396-5811 facebook.com/simscountrybbq Wine & Art Festival Oct. 12, Lincolnton (704) 736-8915 llwineweekend.org

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Festival Of The Frescoes Oct. 12, Glendale Springs (336) 982-3076 Chili Cook-Off Oct. 12, Cherokee County (828) 837-2242

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Woodcarving Competition Oct. 19, Hickory (818) 612-4716

More than 1,000 hand-blown glass pumpkins will be ready to harvest in Star, N.C., on the front lawn of STARworks on October 5. Choose from pumpkins of all sizes, shapes and colors. Proceeds benefit STARworks Glass Lab, including the High School Glass Program. Call (910) 428-9001 or visit starworksnc.org

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Red, White & Bluegrass Jam 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, Foscoe (828) 963-3546 facebook.com/rwbj.boone.nc Guided House Tours Wednesday–Saturdays, Marion (828) 724-4948 historiccarsonhouse.com Bluegrass Music Jam Thursdays, Marion (828) 652-2215 Art Crawl First Fridays, Boone (828) 262-4532 downtownboonenc.com Concerts At The Creek Fridays, Sylva (800) 962-1911 mountainlovers.com Hot Nights, Hot Cars 1st Saturdays, Pilot Mountain (336) 368-2541 hotnightshotcars.com Hickory Ridge Living History Museum Through Oct. 26, Boone (828) 264-2120 hickoryridgemuseum.com Live Bluegrass Music Fridays, Union Mills (828) 748-7956 unionmillslearningcenter.org Ghost Train Halloween Train Through Nov. 2, Blowing Rock (919) 277-1176 tweetsie.com The Colors Of Grandfather Guided walks Oct. 5–20, Linville (828) 733-2013 grandfather.com

Piedmont (between I-77 & I-95) Earth, Wind & Fire Tour Oct. 1, Fayetteville (910) 323-1991 community-concerts.com Truman’s Mystical Magical Adventure Oct. 4, Fayetteville (910) 438-4100 atthecrown.com

Bull Riding Soldier Foundation Invitational Oct. 4–5, Fayetteville (910) 438-4100 atthecrown.com Starworks Pumpkin Patch Hand-blown glass pumpkins Oct. 5, Star (910) 428-9001 starworksnc.org Ray Vega & Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra Oct. 5, Sanford (919) 774-4155 templeshows.com

Norman Fest Oct. 12, Norman (910) 652-1050 Old Fashion Day Oct. 12, Goldston (919) 898-4937 Bi-annual Flea Market Oct. 12–13, Carthage (910) 528-4312 thepeddlersfealmarket.com John Blue Cotton Festival Oct. 12–13, Laurinburg (910) 276-2495 johnbluecottonfestival.com

World Hunger Day Oct. 5, Huntersville (704) 875-6581 fbc-h.org

Symphonic Band Oct. 17, Fayetteville (910) 630-7602 methodist.edu

Fall Farm Festival Oct. 5, Huntersville (704) 875-2312 lattaplantation.org

The Bronx Wanderers Doo-Wop, Rock & Roll Oct. 18, Rocky Mount (252) 985-5197 dunncenter.com

Holy Smoke BBQ & Music Festival Oct. 5, Rockingham (910) 895-4027 Singles Party & Dance Oct. 5, Cornelius (704) 500-9305 Country Fest Oct. 5–6, Stanley (704) 263-4779 Kiln Opening & Turkey Roast Oct. 5–6, Seagrove (910) 464-6228 fromthegrounduppots.com Heritage Festival Oct. 6, Fayetteville (910) 486-0221 capefearbg.org The Music Of John Williams Oct. 10, Fayetteville (877) 627-6724 ncsymphony.org Scot Bruce Multifaceted musician & actor Oct. 11, Rocky Mount (252) 985-5197 dunncenter.com Ghost Tales In The Dark Oct. 11–12 & 18–19, Huntersville (704) 875-2312 lattaplantation.org

Oldies, Rock & Blues Music Oct. 4 & 18, Hope Mills (910) 426-4109 visitfayettevillenc.com

Cotton Ginning Days Oct. 11–13, Dallas (704) 922-2160 cottonginningdays.com

Splash Of Color Quilt Show Oct. 4–5, Concord (704) 795-2734 cabarrusquiltersguild.org

Autumn Fest Oct. 12, Mebane (919) 563-2767 downtownmebane.com

Fall Concert Series Oct. 18, Fayetteville (910) 486-0221 capefearbg.org Harvest of Quilts Show Oct. 18–19, Sanford (919) 498-2397 heartsandhandsnc.org Quilted Treasures Oct. 18–19, Lincolnton (704) 240-9693 East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame Oct. 18–20, Henderson (866) 438-4565 kerrlake-nc.com Halloween Revels Oct. 18–26, Fayetteville (910) 486-1330 museumofthecapefear.ncdcr.gov Tabernacle Carnival Oct. 19, Asheboro (336) 629-3533 randolph.k12.nc.us/schools/tabernacle All Hallow’s Eve Oct. 19, Huntersville (704) 875-2312 lattaplantation.org Ole Mill Days Oct. 19, Hope Mills (910) 423-4314 hopemillschamber.org

Randolph Ramble Oct. 19–20, Asheboro (336) 465-6584 randolphartsguild.com World War I Encampment Oct. 19-20, Dunn (910) 891-5019 averasboro.com Entertaining In The Garden Amy Stewart & James T. Farmer III Oct. 24, Charlotte (704) 331-0664 winghavengardens.com 4th Friday Oct. 25, Fayetteville (910) 323-1776 theartscouncil.com/fourthmain.php Life Through Poetry & Song Oct. 25, Fayetteville (910) 916-7524 singwithcos.org Ghost Walk Oct. 25–26, Huntersville (704) 875-2312 lattaplantation.org Southern Stockhorse Show Oct. 25–26, Lumberton (843-6493 southernstockhorse.com Hoof-tober Festival fundraiser Oct. 25–26, Gastonia (704) 862-0095 bitofhoperanch.org Barbecue Festival Oct. 26, Lexington (336) 956-1880 barbecuefestival.com Poe House Trick-or-treat Oct. 26, Fayetteville (910) 486-1330 museumofthecapefear.ncdcr.gov The Diamonds Concert Oct. 26, Asheboro (336) 629-4369 Symphonic Spooktacular Returns Oct. 27, Fayetteville (910) 433-4690 fayettevillesymphony.org Hallow’s Eve Cemetery Walk Oct. 30, Fayetteville (910) 323-1934 faydogwoodfestival.com Ongoing

The Grascals Nashville based bluegrass band Oct. 19, Troy (704) 985-6987 bluegrassintroy.com

Maness Pottery & Music Barn Dinner, music, fellowship Tuesday nights, Midway (910) 948-4897 liveatclydes.com

Cool Cars & Rods Cruise In Oct. 19, Mount Airy (336) 786-4511 mountairydowntown.org

Durham Civil War Roundtable Third Thursdays, Durham (919) 643-0466 Carolina Country October 2013 35

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Art After Hours Second Fridays, Wake Forest (919) 570-0765 sunflowerstudiowf.com Betty Lynn (Thelma Lou) At Andy Griffith Museum Third Fridays, Mount Airy (336) 786-7998 visitmayberry.com Arts Councils’ Fourth Friday Fayetteville (910) 483-5311 theartscouncil.org Yadkin River Wine Trail Mini-Festivals Through Oct. 6, Boonville (336) 367- 6000 yadkinriverwinetrail.com Monty Python’s Spamalot Through Oct. 6, Hickory (828) 328-2283 hickorytheatre.org Surge Art Through Oct. 6, Durham (919) 797-2706 pleiadesartdurham.com The Little Prince Through Oct. 6, Fayetteville (910) 323-4234 cfrt.org

October Events

Rent — Rock Opera Through Oct. 6, Fayetteville (910) 678-7186 gilberttheater.com

Centennial Exhibit Terry Sanford High School Through Nov. 30, Fayetteville (910) 433-1457 fcpr.us/transportation_museum.aspx

Meta-Crylic Vibration High-energy art Oct. 9–27, Durham (919) 797-2706 pleiadesartdurham.com

Driven By The Heart Art exhibition Through Oct. 17, Fayetteville (910) 630-7107 davidmccunegallery.org

The Photography Of Lewis Hine “Exposing Child Labor in NC 1908–1918” Through Dec. 5, Fayetteville (910) 486-1330 museumofthecapefear.ncdcr.gov

Porsche by Design Oct. 12–Jan. 20, Raleigh (919) 664-6773 ncartmuseum.org

Buck’s Dynasty Dinner theater production Through Oct. 20, Fayetteville (910) 488-7474 northwoodtemple.org Foodwares Pottery Through Oct. 26, Seagrove (336) 873-8430 ncpotterycenter.com A Victorian Halloween Through Oct. 31, Fayetteville (910) 486-1330 museumoftheacpefear.ncdcr.gov Granville County Museums Rotating exhibits Through Oct. 31, Oxford (919) 693-9706 granvillemuseumnc.org

Bluegrass Music Saturdays, Mt. Gilead (910) 220-6426 mgmusicbarn.com Mammal Safari Through Dec. 31, Gastonia (704) 866-6908 schielemuseum.org Cumberland County Goes to War Through Dec.31, Fayetteville (910) 433-1457 fcpr.us/transportation_museum.aspx Task Force Ranger & The Battle of Mogadishu Oct. 4–31, Fayetteville (910) 643-2766 asomf.org

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Coast (east of I-95) Trek With A Ranger Oct. 1, Swansboro (910) 326-2600

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King Mackerel Tournament Oct. 3–5, Southport (910) 457-6964 usopenkmt.com

Lobster Fair Oct. 12, Greenville (252) 355-2125 st.tim.org

Parents Night Out Oct. 4, Swansboro (910) 326-2600

Design Expo Oct. 12, Greenville (252) 558-2993 creativedreams.com

Cycle NC Fall Ride Oct. 4, New Bern (252) 637-9400 Arts On The Perquimans Oct. 5, Hertford (252) 426-3041 perquimansarts.org Market Day Oct. 5, Faison (910) 267-2721 faisonnc.org Peanut Festival & Battles Of The Bands Oct. 5, Edenton (252) 482-8426 visitedenton.com International Fair Oct. 5, Greenville (252) 758-1504 Healthy Living Expo Oct. 5, Greenville (252) 413-0418 pcwomenjournal.com Sunset At Sunset Crafts, live music Oct. 5, Sunset Beach (910) 579-6297 sunsetatsunset.com Community Yard Sale Oct. 5, Swan Quarter (252) 925-0087 S&D Gun & Knife Show Oct. 5–6, Greenville (252) 321-7671 ncgunshows.com Seafood Festival Oct. 5–7, Morehead City (252) 726-6273 ncseafoodfestival.org Carolina Bridal Show Oct. 6, Greenville (252) 830-8900 St. Brendan’s Italian Festival Oct. 12, Shallotte (910) 754-8544 http://saintbrendan-shallotte.org Scuppernong River Festival Oct. 12, Columbia (252) 796-2781 visittyrrellcounty.com Alzheimer’s Walk & Education Fair Oct. 12, Washington (252) 944-3446 alznc.org

Mumfest Oct. 12–13, New Bern (252) 638-5781 mumfest.com Mullet Festival Oct. 12–13, Swansboro (910) 326-7370 swansborofestivals.com Jazz Festival Oct. 13, Duck (877) 629-4386 outerbanks.org Agricultural Fair Oct. 15–20, Whiteville (910) 642-7585 columbuscountyfair.com Woman’s Club Bazaar Oct. 17, Hope Mills (910) 486-6112 Doc Severinsen & His Big Band Oct. 17, Greenville (800) 328-2787 ecu.edu/srapas The Mousetrap Oct. 17–20, Farmville (252) 753-3832 farmvillearts.org Moors & McCumber In Concert Oct. 18, New Bern (252) 646-4657 downeastfolkarts.org Chili Festival Oct. 18–19, Havelock (252) 447-1101 chilifestival.org Outer Banks Seafood Festival Oct. 18–19, Nags Head (877) 629-4386 outerbanks.org Waccamaw Siouan Pow Wow Oct. 18–19, Bolton (910) 655-8778 waccamaw-siouan.com Humane Society Live Auction Oct. 19, Washington (252) 946-1591 Dismal Day Wagon, boat rides, scavenger hunt Oct. 19, South Mills (252) 771-8333 dismalswampwelcomecenter.com

On October 11–12 and 18–19, take a candlelit tour of Latta Plantation in Huntersville and hear ghost stories from staff and volunteers. Tours are at 7 p.m., 8 p.m., 9 p.m., and 10 p.m. each night. Pre-registration is required; cost is $15 per person. Call (704) 875-2312 or visit lattaplantation.org Wings Over Edenton Oct. 19, Edenton (252) 482-4664 visitedenton.com Wings Over Water Festival Oct. 22–27, Outer Banks (252) 216-9464 wingsoverwater.org The Real Haunted Housewives Visit 18 ghost sites Oct. 24–26, New Bern (252) 638-8558 newbernhistorical.org

Ongoing Art Walk First Friday, Elizabeth City (252) 335-5330 http://ecncart.com Art Walk First Friday, Greenville (252) 329-4200 uptowngreenville.com Queen Anne’s Revenge Exhibit Through Oct. 19, Edenton (252) 482-0300

Albemarle Craftsman’s Fair Oct. 25–27, Elizabeth City (252) 562-5441 albemarlecraftsmansfair.com

Making Of Gone With The Wind Movie costumes, props, memorabilia Through Dec., Elizabeth City (252) 335-1453 museumofthealbemarle.com

Really Chili Challenge Oct. 26, Goldsboro (919) 731-3939 communitysoupkitchen.org

Dead Wood Western Theme Park Through Dec., Williamston (252) 792-8516 visitmartincounty.com

Yam Festival Oct. 26, Tabor City (910) 234-1732 ncyamfestival.com

Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr. Oct. 11–20, New Bern (252) 633-3318 rivertowneplayers.com

Mattie Arts Center Festival Oct. 26, Swan Quarter (252) 943-8991 hyde1854courthouse.org

Freeboot Fridays Through Nov. 15, Greenville (252) 561-8400 uptowngreenville.com

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Nature never quite surrendered in Camden County.

Over hundreds of years, men cut into the wooded wilderness, dug out its wetlands and waterways, and pulled out of the land whatever they could, but the natural wonders won. Now, Camden County embraces its natural character. You can see the pride on Saturday, Oct. 19.

They call it Dismal Day, but last year’s inaugural event was anything but dismal. It happens Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center, on Hwy. 17 just south of the Virginia line and up the canal from South Mills. The event shines on the area’s history (a lighter boat like those that carried shingles from the swamps, a moonshine still like those that worked in those swamps, logging stories, stories of slaves who dug this canal and others who hid here) and on humans abiding with nature (recreational boats, farm products, nature-based crafts). People will be on a 5K walk/run along the new (2005) trail that runs along the canal, riding boats and wagons, following a scavenger hunt, trying the bounce house, and enjoying Brunswick stew, seafood and barbecue.

Fall, winter and spring are high times here. The 14,400-acre Dismal Swamp State Park (it borders the 111,000-acre Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge) hosts a large population of black bears and bobcats, and a very accessible 16.7 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails that lead to an abundance of birds and woodland life of all kinds.

The Dismal Canal is part of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Some 1,500 boats stop at the unique waterway-highway Welcome Center, mostly in fall and spring.

As the oldest continuously operated man-made canal in the U.S., its colorful history began in the 1720s when men realized its potential for moving timber products from here. Slaves dug it by hand beginning in the 1790s, and it opened, including two sets of locks, in 1805 to boats that were poled and towed from paths on its banks. The famous Halfway House hotel just south of the state line attracted all kinds of romantics and renegades during the 1820s. The Union Army in April 1862 sent some 3,000 troops to blow up the canal’s locks at South Mills, but about 750 Confederate defenders held them off until they succumbed to the heat and swamp bugs.

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The historic Dismal Swamp Canal in its autumn splendor.

Camden County today is proud of its peace and quiet, but boasts of its achievements and possibilities. Its fields produce corn, soybeans, cotton, rapeseed and lots of white potatoes. Paddling here is true adventure. North River Campground is a big tenting and RV destination (hosting Seafood Fest Oct. 11–12). Its schools have long had a superior reputation, and many who work in southeast Virginia prefer to live here. Emerging near the state line along Hwy. 17 is a 300-acre Camden County EcoComplex, destined to be a campus of mixed use businesses focused on environmental research and industry.

“We may be small,” says county commission chairman Gary Meiggs, “but our sense of caring is big. Growing up here, everyone knew where you were, and when you got home. The people are devoted. What we do here, we do really well.”

—Michael E.C. Gery

Contact information:

“Dismal Day,” “Paddle for the Border” (May 3), Canal Trail and general visitor information: Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center, (877) 771-8333, dismalswampwelcomecenter.com Dismal Swamp State Park: (252) 771-6593, ncparks.gov North River Campground: (252) 336-4414, northrivercampgound.com Camden County: (252) 338-6363, camdencountync.gov

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If your test detects a problem, it is a relatively affordable home repair — comparable to installing an exhaust fan. The website and phone number above can help you locate a certified radon mitigator to make a repair.

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My friend in Wake Forest found high levels of radon in his home. Neither of his neighbors had high levels of radon.

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Brown Rice Vegetable Casserole

From Your Kitchen

3 cups chicken broth 1½ cups uncooked brown rice 2 cups chopped onions, divided 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons butter, melted ½ teaspoon dried thyme 4 cups fresh cauliflowerets 4 cups broccoli florets 2 medium sweet red peppers, julienned 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup salted cashew halves 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Pimento Cheese Dip 1 bag (16-ounce) shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 jar (8-ounce) diced pimento 1 can (10-ounce) Ro-Tel Diced Original Tomatoes and Green Chilies, drained ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup sour cream Tabasco, to taste Mix all ingredients and blend well.

Chill for several hours before serving with crackers of your choice.

In a greased 3-quart baking dish, combine the broth, rice, 1 cup onions, soy sauce, butter and thyme. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 65–70 minutes or until rice is tender.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, sauté the cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, garlic and remaining onions in oil until crisp-tender; spoon over rice mixture.

Cover and bake for 10 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cashews and cheese if desired. Bake 5–7 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Yield: 8–10 servings

Savory Mushroom & Herb Pork Roast

Place onions and carrots in a 5-quart slow cooker.

Cut roast in half; add to slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the soup, broth, mushrooms, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, marjoram and pepper; pour over pork. Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or until meat is tender.

Remove pork to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a large saucepan.

Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Serve pork with gravy. Sprinkle servings with French-fried onions if desired.

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2 medium onions, chopped 12 fresh baby carrots 1 (3 to 4 pound) boneless pork shoulder butt roast 1 can (10¾ ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted ¾ cup chicken broth 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons cold water French-fried onions, optional

Recipes are by Taste of Home magazine,unless otherwise indicated. For a sample copy, send $2 to Taste of Home, Suite 4321, PO Box 990, Greendale WI 53129-0990. Visit the Web page at tasteofhome.com

Recipe courtesy of Betty Lail of New London

Send Us Your Recipes

Contributors whose recipes are published will receive $25. We retain reprint rights for all submissions. Recipes submitted are not necessarily entirely original. Include your name, address, phone number (for questions), and the name of your electric cooperative.

Mail to: Carolina Country Kitchen, P.O. Box 27306, Raleigh, NC 27611 or E-mail to: Jenny.Lloyd@carolinacountry.com

Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert 17 miniature ice cream sandwiches, divided 1 jar (12 ounces) caramel ice cream topping 1 container (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed ¼ cup chocolate syrup 1 Symphony candy bar (7 ounces), chopped Arrange 14 ice cream sandwiches in an ungreased 13-by-9-by-2-inch dish. Cut remaining sandwiches in half lengthwise; fill in the spaces in the dish. Spread with caramel and whipped topping. Drizzle with chocolate syrup. Sprinkle with chopped candy bar. Cover and freeze for at least 45 minutes. Cut into squares.

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2013 Health Fair

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Cuddy Arena (7:00 a.m.)

Austin Auditorium (9:00 a.m.)

Join us at 7:00 a.m. for our Health Fair in Cuddy Arena. Get free screenings of your cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure. See back page for a full list of health fair vendors.

Sweet Potato Pie, all female band specializing in bluegrass, country and gospel music.

The Center for Disease Control recommends taking the flu vaccine in mid-October to offer best overall coverage. This year Community Health Services will provide flu shots for $30, which will support Union County’s healthcare programs.

There will be extra vaccine for family members.

With special appearances

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by Mayberry entertainers: “The Mayberry Deputy,” David Browning, and friends “Ernest T. Bass” and “Howard Sprague.” Also, be on the lookout for the Mayberry Car!

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Community Health Services will file for Medicare only • Wear comfortable clothing where easy access to upper

arm is possible • If pregnant, bring a doctor’s note stating you can have

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Sanders-Sikes Gymnasium (9:00 a.m. until 11:15 a.m.)

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Entertainment by DJ Jimmy Huntley, balloon bounces, games, door prizes, and a $100 grand prize gift card.

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