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8 2022 Henry River Mill Village in Burke County is one of the spooky spots we explore on page 8. Though it has its share of ghost stories, the village, undergoing restoration, is a great destination to explore and get a taste of what life was like in an early 1900s textile mill village. Photo by Walter Arnold Photography. OnFavoritestheCover 8 Haunting Tales North Carolina is rife with spooky spots. 18 Encore Performer Lady tulips can stand the test of time. 20 Queen of the Drive-In Sherry Barnes turned tragedy into a triumph. 2 From Our Readers 4 Viewpoints 6 More Power 16 Energy Sense 18 Carolina Gardens 21 Marketplace 22 Carolina Kitchen 24 Where is This? 24 Carolina Creators CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Carolina Country Scenes Get your cameras at the ready! Send us your favorite photo of people or scenes from around the state to be considered for our annual photo contest. See page 2 for details. carolinacountry.com | 1 Volume 54, No. 10
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Editor’s Note: You can find “Indian Arrowheads of the Piedmont,” from our September 2003 issue, online at carolinacountry.com/arrowheads
When we first started planning our cover story for this month, we came up with a long list of spooky spots around the state, including the Devil’s Tramping Ground in Chatham County, the Maco light in Brunswick County and the Great Dismal Swamp. Although these didn't make the cut this time, we hope you'll enjoy the three we highlighted on page 8. Also, learn about fleet technicians — the often-unsung heroes at your electric co-op — on page 6.
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In the article “Coming Home to Meaningful Change” (September 2022, page 12), Jacob Brooks introduces readers to Megan Hiner, the owner of Mindful Tides, PLLC. Their friendship dates back to their teenage years. Megan eventually returned home to offer mental health counseling services to people in need in northeastern North Carolina.
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Because we answer to our local members, electric co-ops are able to quickly respond to your changing needs, and we’re deploying innovative technologies to do so in new ways. Working with other electric co-ops across the state, we are creating a future that allows us to continue our mission of providing safe, affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity — powering and empowering the people and communities we serve.
■ Open and Voluntary Membership
■ Autonomy and Independence
■ Concern for Community
In each of these, our members and our communities play an important role in the decision-making process at the cooperative. As a member of the cooperative, you are an owner in the company and can actively participate by electing directors who represent you — or even serving on that board if you choose. That’s one reason we see it as so important to keep you informed of happenings at the co-op, in many instances in the pages of this very magazine.
Membership is a key component of the cooperative business model and how we operate. As a member, you and your voice are important to your electric cooperative, and your participation as a member is Co-opsequitydemocracy,self-responsibility,valuesareCooperativesvital.basedontheofself-help,equality,andsolidarity.aroundthe
■ Cooperation Among Cooperatives
Also, because we are owned by the members we serve, electric co-ops are committed to our communities. North Carolina’s electric cooperatives are investing in worthy programs focused on strengthening rural communities and advancing education through opportunities like the NC Youth Tour and the Bright Ideas educational grant program. And by partnering with economic development agencies across the state, we are doing our part to support job creation and businesses seeking to start, expand or relocate, building a brighter future for us all.
■ Education, Training and Information
By Greg Puckett
Why Membership Matters
■ Members’ Economic Participation
As a member of the cooperative, you are an owner in the company
October is Co-op Month, giving you, as a member of an electric cooperative, a reason to celebrate. But what does it mean to be a co-op member? How is it different than being a customer?
Co-op membership has several other benefits, including getting a return on your investment through capital credits. Cooperatives, unlike investor-owned utilities, are not-for-profits and are operated in a fashion that any margins or revenue remaining after all expenses have been paid are returned to members in the form of capital credits.
■ Democratic Member Control
world operate according to the same set of core principles and values, dating back to the first modern cooperative founded in England in 1844. These principles are:
Greg Puckett is executive vice president and general manager for Dobson-based Surry-Yadkin EMC. He also serves as president of the North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation.
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Fleet technicians train to Keep co-op Fleets on the cutting edge
The August training sessions included winching and recovery methods, working load limits, ultimate load limits and safety procedures. Sessions also included hydraulic hoses, crimping techniques and safety procedures when working withAttendeeshydraulics.represented Blue Ridge
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from eight electric cooperatives across the state met at EnergyUnited’s Mocksville office for the 2022 Fleet Training Seminar.
NC landowners planning projects to address natural resource concerns can apply for financial and technical assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Past projects include riparian buffer zones, oyster restoration efforts and urban agriculture projects. Applications are due Oct. 14; for more information, contact your local USDA Service Center (visit bit.ly/usdaoffices for a list by county).
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“Fleet technicians undergo training throughout the year to stay on top of new technology and safety protocols, and we’re pleased to play a part in supporting the key role these individuals complete on a daily basis,” Brown said.
Energy, EnergyUnited, Pee Dee Electric, Piedmont Electric, Randolph EMC, Roanoke Electric Cooperative, Union Power Cooperative and Wake Electric. Contractors from Utility Lines Construction Services and Asplundh Tree Expert Company were also in attendance.
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lectric cooperatives work around the clock to provide safe, affordable and reliable service to members. This may be most evident when line crews are spotted in the field, maintaining the system or restoring outages after a storm. But behind every bucket truck or other piece of equipment, there’s an often-unsung group of employees there to make sure everything works when it needs to: fleet technicians.
“The work of fleet technicians may often go unnoticed, but their jobs are critical to ensuring equipment is operating safely and in full compliance 24/7, 365 days a year,” said Jimmy Brown, manager of Fleet Services for StatesvillebasedFleetEnergyUnited.techniciansare responsible for everything from oil changes to equipping vehicles with the latest technology, providing fellow co-op employees with the best equipment and best tools to do their jobs. Staying up-to-date on current technology is critical to keeping fleets in top form, and in August, fleet technicians
Saving the Heat Time to turn on the heater? Save energy by turning down the heat at night or when you’re away. If you have a heat pump, maintaining a constant temperature works best.
Quick Hits
—Justin Luebbert, NRECA
■ Use secure passwords. This means using unique pass words for all your accounts and ensuring they are at least 15 characters long. Randomly generated passwords or passphrases are typically more secure. You might also consider using some type of password manager.
As cybersecurity threats continue to grow both at home and in the workplace, it’s important to know what we can do as individuals, how we can work with others and measures we can take to reduce our risk of cyber threats. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, but good cyber hygiene should be practiced year-round. North Carolina’s electric cooperatives are working together and with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), the national trade association for electric coopera tives, to establish relationships, provide tools, share resources and training information to harden and improve the overall cyberYoulandscape.canhelptoo.
■ Enable multi-factor or two-factor authentication for your online accounts. This extra layer of security allows websites and applications to confirm you’re really who you say you are. The additional authentication may come in many forms, including a confirmation text code on your phone, an email or even a separate authenticator app. By adding this second step, you’re making it a lot harder for hackers to access your accounts.
Good cyber hygiene is equally important at home and in our personal lives. Here are a few cybersecu rity tips you can implement at home:
■ Think before you click. Be careful when clicking links or opening attachments. This is one of the most important ways to protect yourself against scammers and hackers. If you receive a text message or email that seems too good to be true or threatens negative consequences for not taking immediate action or displays a sense of urgency, take extra precaution.
Cybersecurity Through Cooperation
We all have a part to play in combatting cyber threats. Electric cooperatives and their local and national partners will continue working together to advance cybersecurity defenses for all co-op members and the local communities they serve.
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80 cemeteries. Keep your eyes out for Augustus Abner McGuire, a ghost donning a full diving suit, or Mad Mag Howard, a screeching ghost at Howard Cemetery.
North Carolina has plenty of haunts and legends that persist through generations. Yet the more obscure, unknown and unexplainable are some of the best stories of this state.
In typical Halloween fashion, it’s time to have a good scare, so gather 'round for three truly haunting stories from North Carolina.
and the dead in little Ocracoke Village, well, they may not always be friends, but they are definitely neighbors.”
For those visiting — after you’re chased through Springer’s Point by Blackbeard’s figure — venturedisembodiedtooneofthe island’s
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“Blackbeard, the angry grimacing pirate with fuses in his beard coming at you with a cutlass, was a wellknown image for us. His figure was sold in stores, along with his treasure and pirate ship, all in miniature and on display,” Joe says. “Almost all the legend of Blackbeard is lore. But his death — the basic story of him being roused up at dawn with the threat of two ships in the water off Ocracoke — that is well documented.”
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“Where did Blackbeard's body get buried?” Joe says. “It is possible the crew was placed in a shallow commu nal grave somewhere nearby, which would be today's Teach's Hole on Springer's Point. So, if there is a ghost of Blackbeard, that's a likely place.”
“I once said you can't swing a boat oar on Ocracoke without it going through a ghost,” he says. “The living
For Joe, he prefers the Blackbeard tale of a mysterious light in shallow waters. A light that’s chased fearful kayakers and gives all who see it a sense of dread. More than just pirates, Ocracoke itself is quite haunting.
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North Carolina is rife with spooky spots
Every October, hundreds gather in Ocracoke for Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree. The festival concludes with a militia crew march to Springer’s Point, where Blackbeard lost his life (and head) at the hands of Lieutenant Maynard. Joe Sledge, Outer Banks native and author of “Haunting The Outer Banks,” recalls growing up with Blackbeard’s infamous legacy.
Heads Will Swim
During the bloody battle on Nov. 22, 1718, Blackbeard suffered a reported 20 stab wounds and five bullet holes. Even after being decapitated, it’s rumored his body swam around the ship three times in search of his head. By that point, Maynard had attached it to the bow of the ship.
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Visit carolincountry.com/extras to watch Michael Greene’s thermal video of what could be Bigfoot in the Uwharrie National Forest.
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CCEC works to help our community thrive through initiatives led by our employees and local board that’s comprised of neighbors who live here in our community. Because we’re local, we understand our community’s unique needs and strive to help meet them.
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CARTERET-CRAVEN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Greyson Millis Line Service Technician
Similar to how our lines run through our service territory, our concern for community flows through all of our decisions—because being a co-op means being a responsible partner and good neighbor.
more than $25,000 to local educators through our Bright Ideas education grant program.
Above all, as a co-op we put our members’ priorities first. As your trusted energy partner, we know that saving energy and money is important to you. That’s why we have numerous programs in place to help, including Connect to Save and Time-of-Use.
The word “cooperative” is close to “cooperation,” meaning people working together toward a common goal—mutually benefiting one another and the larger community. This can be seen when co-ops provide mutual aid after devastating storms. That’s the essence of the cooperative spirit.
Fall is a busy time, and October is a particularly eventful month with school, community and sports activities in full swing. It’s also when all cooperatives celebrate National Co-op Month.
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Cooperatives States at after Hurricane Florence.
Celebrating co-op membership
October is national co-op month.
CCEC is continuously examining ways to operate more efficiently while continuing to provide the highest level of friendly, reliable service you expect and deserve. After all, we’re your local co-op. We were built by the members we serve.
High School Seniors: Apply Now for a $4,000 scholarship from the Carteret-Craven Electric Foundation at ccemc.com/Scholarships
Your donations to Operation RoundUp (ccemc.com/RoundUp) allow us to provide assistance to non-profits throughout the community such as
Winter hours begin for Time-of-Use participants on October 16. Learn about our Time-of-Use program: ccemc.com/TOU on the web
CCEC to aid in restoration efforts
Our core business purpose is to serve as your electricity provider, but the larger mission of the co-op is to help make our corner of the world a better place. “Concern for community” is one of seven guiding principles that all co-ops share.
When Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative (CCEC) celebrates Co-op Month, it really means we are celebrating you! After all, our co-op wouldn’t exist without you, our members.
from across the eastern United
We want to empower you to manage energy use at home. If you haven’t already, take a moment and download our app, PowerPay24. Through the app, you can conveniently monitor your energy use and pay your bill. And, of course, we’re here to help, so give us a call if you have questions about your energy bills.
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The cost-of-service study also ensures that the rates charged are assigned to the source of those expenses. For example, if the cooperative has large costs associated with providing service to an industrial member, then the
A new light installed on an existing pole costs $9.90 per month and includes installation, maintenance, and operation of a “barnyard” style light, including electricity for illumination. Taxes are not included in these prices. Additional styles are available.
As winter draws ever closer, the days continue to get shorter and we have less daylight available for outdoor after work or school activities.
rates that are charged to that member must recover the cost of serving that member.
At Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative (CCEC), we work hard every day to provide you with the best service possible while also striving to keep rates low.
Apprentice Line Technician Cameron Fulford installs a new Safeguard security light at a member's home.
A cost-of-service study is a review of a utility’s rates by a third-party consultant. Completing this study ensures the rates CCEC charges will provide enough revenue to cover expenses and meet our lenders’ margin requirements. If CCEC is unable to cover expenses, we would have to cut back on things like maintenance to our system, which could lead to a reduction in reliability.
Will rates increase?
If the rates charged to the industrial member did not cover the costs, then other members would have to help bear those costs. CCEC wants to avoid this situation and ensure all members are billed fairly. Therefore, the rate charged to the industrial members is different than that of a residential member to ensure the cost of serving the industrial member is covered.
In this ever-changing economic environment, completing a cost-of-service study ensures that we continue to provide rates that are fair and equitable to all members while fulfilling our duty of keeping CCEC financially sound, and continuing to provide you, our members, with safe and reliable electricity.
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Over the past two years, we have seen supply cost increases in all areas of operations. Material shortages, strong consumer demand, and lingering impacts from the pandemic are some of the reasons behind rising prices.
would likely take effect with your October 2023 bill. Be on the lookout for more information about issues impacting rates, energy saving programs, and more in the coming months.
What is a cost-of-service study?
Not necessarily. While costs are rising, a cost-ofservice study could show that expenses for some rate classes have grown faster than others. As a result, some rate classes could see a change, while other rate classes mayAnynot.changes
CCEC's general rate structure has not 2013!sincechanged
Our Safeguard security light options are an affordable way to welcome visitors, work or play outside after dark and protect your property throughout the year. These lights are equipped with LEDs and come on automatically at dusk and go off at daybreak.
View other options or request a light at ccemc.com/LightingandSurge or by calling us at 252.247.3107 or 1.800.682.2217.
To speed repair and maintenance of lights and reduce damage to your landscaping, we will not place a light where we cannot get to it safely with a bucket truck.
Extend your day with a Safeguard light
Since CCEC is a not-for-profit cooperative, our rates cover the cost of delivering power to our members. Any additional revenue is returned to members in the form of capital credits because we are owned by members, not outside investors.
Cost-of-service study underway
Our entire nation is facing economic challenges from inflation, labor shortages, and the rising costs of materials. CCEC and the entire energy sector are not immune to these challenges. Energy prices have been affected by the increasing cost of natural gas, coal and other generation sources.
What happens to excess revenue?
Maintenance is handled by us and costs you nothing. The low monthly rate covers the light, wiring and even the electricity (it doesn’t run through your meter).
Inspect ductwork for loose joints and leaks.
Check all hose connections for leaks and make sure the condensation tube is draining freely.
Before cold weather moves in, have your HVAC system inspected and tuned up. Regular preventive maintenance helps increase your system’s performance, saves energy, helps prevent emergency repairs and generally extends the life of the unit.
Straighten any bent fins on the condenser and evaporator coils.
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Clean the blower so it can move air efficiently.
Why does the power blink?
Increasing reliability
Fall brings a welcome break from high summer energy use, but it won't be too long before it's cold enough to turn on the heat.
Make sure to clean and tighten connections.
Service Technician Assistant Trevor Anderson repairs equipment in the Emerald Isle substation.
How power blinks increase reliability
Blinks are created when a breaker, or switch, opens along any portion of the system. The breaker usually opens because of a large, quick rise of electric current. A relay senses the fault and tells the breaker to open, preventing the flow of power to the problem site. After opening, the breaker quickly closes. The brief delay allows the fault to clear and usually lasts less than five seconds.Ifthefault clears, every cooperative member that receives electricity from that power line has just experienced a blink. This could include thousands of members if the breaker protects a transmission line or a substation.Theseinterruptions are sometimes caused by wires slapping together during a storm, a vehicle hitting a power pole, a tree branch hitting a powerline, a bird or animal touching a ground and energized line at the same time, lightning, or other similar events.
HVAC systems require specialized tools for maintenance and service, so it's best to hire a qualified technician to do the work. The technician should complete the following maintenance tasks:
Stopping the flow of electricity at the site of the issue prevents damage to our system. Not only does this keep our equipment in good working order, it can help prevent damage to your electronics and appliances. Without breakers, the power would go out and would not be restored until lineworkers arrive to address the issue. The blinks can allow for enough time for the problem to resolve and keep electricity flowing or, if the problem is not resolved, to members.serveourthatablink,youfurtherpowerdisconnectandpreventdamage.Thenexttimenoticeapowerthinkofitasquickreminderwearedoingparttobetteryou,our
Have you ever noticed your lights quickly blink on and off, even on a bright, sunny day? Or, you wake up to find all of your clocks blinking 12:00? While these power blinks might cause you to worry that there is an issue with your electricity, the opposite is actually true.
Clean the indoor evaporator and outdoor condenser coil.
While blinks can be annoying, they show that our electrical distribution system is working exactly as designed, protecting itself from a larger outage. In fact, about 80 percent of blinks don't result in an actual outage. The system is designed so that the remaining 20 percent of the faults affect the least number of co-op members possible.
Oil motors and check components for wear.
Check refrigerant charge and adjust if needed.
Verify the airflow by measurement. Improper airflow can substantially affect efficiency.
It's time for a HVAC checkup
Inspect the thermostat to ensure that it provides a reliable reading.
Inspect the electric terminals.
Did you know that you’re sharing your home with “energy vampires” — electronic and electrical devices that continue to suck electricity even when turned off?
è butter or margarine that is properly wrapped
è Plug your appliances into power strips. strips let you toggle the power flow on and off. This means you can control the power usage of clusters of devices so that they are not consuming electricity when you are not at home. Using a light switch that turns power outlets on and off, if you have one, accomplishes the same with even less effort. An advanced power strip makes it even easier by turning off idle electronics without any additional steps from you.
During an outage
If you have advance warning that an outage is possible, fill a cooler with ice––just in case the outage spans several hours. Having a cooler ready to go can buy extra time for your refrigerated, perishable items.
Here are a few food safety tips to keep in mind before, during and after a power outage.
If an outage occurs, do not open the refrigerator or freezer unless absolutely necessary. An unopened refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours. A half-full freezer will keep food frozen for about 24 hours and a full freezer for about 48 hours. If it looks like the power outage will last longer than four hours, move your important perishable items to an ice-filled cooler.
After an outage
è taco, barbecue and soy sauces
è hard cheeses that are properly wrapped
è peanut butter, jelly, mustard, ketchup and relish
A good rule of thumb is to keep an emergency supply kit on hand. Be sure to include nonperishable food items like bottled water, powdered milk, canned goods, cereal and protein bars in your emergency kit.
While most perishable foods should be thrown out after an extended outage, there are a few items that are safe to consume after a two-hour exposure to 40-plus degrees:
Tropical systems, lightning, ice and even squirrels can temporarily cause the power to go out. We understand power outages of any length can be frustrating, especially when your fridge is stocked with perishable foods.
Extended power outages are rare, but when they occur, it’s important to understand food safety measures to take to avoid illness.
The best way to avoid illness from spoiled food during or after an outage is to follow the four-hour rule of thumb. After an outage, smell and inspect foods before consuming and remember: when in doubt, throw it out.
Before an outage
To learn more about food safety after an emergency, visit ready.gov/food.
è Curb idle time. Simply setting your computer to sleep mode or stopping a game and powering down your video game console instead of leaving it paused for a prolonged period, could lead to bigger savings.
è Make smart upgrades. When it comes time to send your old electronics and appliances to the graveyard, replace them with ENERGY STAR® devices.
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If refrigerated foods have been exposed to temperatures higher than 40 degrees for more than two hours, the American Red Cross recommends discarding the items. If any foods have an unusual color, odor or texture, they should be thrown away.
On average, these items are responsible for an estimated 10 percent of the electricity you use every month. Here are tips that can help you drive a stake through the heart of these vampires, saving energy and money.
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è Unplug. Unplug. Unplug. This probably won’t work for your cable box or wireless router, but if you have an extra TV or some other electronic device or appliance you do not use often, you should consider unplugging it completely until the next time you actually use it.
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If you are planning a DIY approach for air sealing, do your research about best practices for the proper home ventilation. Before going the DIY route, contact two or three local contractors for a project estimate. Sometimes the contractor can get cheaper bulk pricing on insulation.
Wall insulation can be installed during construction or a remodel. If your home wasn’t insulated when it was built, you can have the insulation blown in by a contractor. Blown-in options include cellulose, fiberglass and foam.
Your home should also be insulated between the floor and crawlspace or unheated basement. If your basement is heated, install insulation in the box sills — the area between the foundation floor of the home’s main level. Consider building and insulating the exterior walls in the basement or installing foam insulation on foundation walls. Check your local building code requirements. Recommended R-values for floor insulation range from R-19
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Air sealing prevents drafts and air infiltration from outside. It can improve efficiency, comfort and indoor air quality.
If you are considering a DIY approach, protect yourself when going into spaces with insulation. Wear a properly fitted mask or respirator. Wearing a Tyvek suit and gloves are also recommended. Kneepads can come in handy and make the crawling more bearable.
t isn’t pretty, but insulation and air sealing typically provide the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to home energy efficiency improvements. When installed together, they can save you money and make a big difference in comfort and energy use.
Think of insulation as a cozy sweater and air sealing as a windbreaker for your home.
Insulation rating
to R-30 (again, based on what part of the state you live in). Also, insulate heating and cooling ductwork located in unconditioned spaces to prevent energy waste.
Know your recommendedregion’s‘R-value’
Attic insulation minimizes energy waste and can help maintain a more consistent temperature throughout your home. Combined with air sealing, it also can prevent ice dams from forming on your roof in colder climates.
Insulation is rated in R-value. The “R” stands for resistance to heat transfer. The higher your R-value, the slower the heat transfer or less wasted energy. There are several different types of insulation, including fiberglass batts, blown fiber glass, cellulose and foam. Each has its own R-value listed on the packaging. To determine the R-value of your existing insu lation, multiply the number of inches by the R-value per inch for the type of insulation.
The typical locations for insulation are the attic, walls and floor. If you have a forced-air heating or cooling system, your ductwork should be insulated, too. You want a consistent thermal barrier around your home for maximum efficiency. A bonus to insulation is it can reduce noise from the outside of your home.
You know that cozy sweater is no match for winter winds, so you need an extra layer to stop it from ripping through. The same goes for your home.
Attics can be insulated using batts or blown-in insulation. Recommended R-values in North Carolina range from R-30 to R-60 (although our state spans a few climate zones, so check specifics at bit.ly/r-valuezones). If you use your attic for storage, you can build a raised platform with room for insulation underneath. Add insulation and weatherstripping to access doors or hatches.
Air sealing can be done as a DIY project, but it is challeng ing to pinpoint and properly seal air leaks. Consider hiring a contractor to complete a blower door test and seal leaks.
Sheet metal and high-temperature heat-resistant caulk should be used to seal gaps between framing, chimneys and metal flues.
Making insulation and air sealing a priority adds comfort, efficiency and savings to your home.
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This column was written by Miranda Boutelle of the Efficiency Services Group. Visit carolinacountry.com/your-energy for more ideas on energy efficiency.
DIY considerations
By Miranda Boutelle
Importance of air sealing
Typically, air sealing is done around plumbing and elec trical penetrations with spray foam or caulk. If using spray foam around gas appliances, temporarily turn off pilot lights. Spray foam is extremely flammable.
Air sealing prevents drafts and air infiltration from the outside of your home. Consider air sealing before adding more insulation to areas of your home, such as the attic.
L.A.’s website of the month: MrMaple Nursery (MrMaple.com) is an online garden shop in East Flat Rock specializing in Japanese maples as well as many other ornamental trees and shrubs.
There are other species of tulips that, like the lady tulip, can settle into a southern garden and flower for many springs to come. Tulipa bakeri “Lilac Wonder,” with its pinkish petals surrounding simmering yellow flower centers, is a fairly common offering at garden centers in the fall. The bright yellow blooms of Tulipa sylvestris make this cutie worth considering, too, but while it is more of an online find, this European native is worth the hunt for history buffs because it was a garden favorite of Thomas Jefferson at his Monticello home.
Although an oddity, the lady tulip won’t be that hard to find. I have even spotted “Cynthia” at big-box garden shops in the early autumn. There are, of course, online avenues, and three good e-retailers to check are: Brent and Becky’s Bulbs (brentandbeckysbulbs.com); Terra Ceia Farms (terraceiafarms.com); and John Scheepers, Inc. (johnscheepers.com).
Story and photos by L.A. Jackson
Lady tulips love full sun, and they prefer neutral soil, which can be easily pH-balanced in acidic growing grounds with an annual light dusting of lime in the winter. Good drainage is essential, meaning these springtime dazzlers will perform well in raised beds, rock gardens and even containers.
Cynthia is a species tulip that can be a beautiful repeat performer in spring gardens.
L.A. Jackson is the former editor of Carolina Gardener Magazine. Contact L.A. at lajackson1@gmail.com
There are many lady tulip variations. For starters, “Lady Jane” is a charmer with its bicolor coat of outer red and inner white petals — an appealing look that is echoed by the similar, well-named “Peppermint Stick.” “Tinka” also has comparable colors, but it blushes more, having its rich red contrasted with a pale yellow. For a real zinger, go with the popular “Cynthia,” a sassy selection that combines stop sign red on the outside of the petals with taxi cab yellow on the inside.
In short, with just a little care, lady tulips can become reliable repeat performers in the spring garden. If kept happy, they can even naturalize and spread by way of stolons or offsets.
ost hybrid tulips, while gorgeous, are fleeting flowers in North Carolina — planted in the fall, they are one-shot wonders that usually grace gardens for only a single spring. This is because, in our region, there are usually not enough winter days of extended cold to stimulate tulip bulbs into flowering spring after spring.
F Vegetable plants that were afflicted with cucumber or tomato mosaic virus this growing season should be pulled up and tossed away —not composted. Also, these diseases can overwinter in perennial weeds, so do a fall cleanup in the veggie patch to remove these pesky plants as well to help prevent the reoccurrence of mosaic virus.
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However, exceptions exist, and one particularly pretty example is the lady tulip (Tulipa clusiana), variously cate gorized as a species, botanical, heirloom or miscellaneous tulip. Although humble in height — about a foot tall — and with smallish flower heads, it can still be a real cutie in the spring garden. And a definite plus the lady tulip has over bigger, fancier hybrids is that, true to its temperate East Asian origins, it doesn’t need an extended winter chill to wake up its inner flower power spring after spring.
F Shrubs and small trees that need to be relocated can be transplanted now. Moving them in the fall will give their roots time to establish themselves before leaf growth starts next spring.
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“Lilac Wonder” is another pretty species tulip.
If deer are a problem in your area, stay vigilant because they could munch on these pretties. Planting them close to the house can help keep Bambi at bay, and an early spring spraying of a commercial deer repellent will add an extra layer of protection.
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“When I was in speech therapy, those kids didn’t laugh at how I sounded,” Sherry says. “I wanted to do something for them and their families when I got better, but I didn’t know what. So I prayed on it.”
The glory days of drive-in movies were in the past, but Sherry, a Brunswick Electric member, was determined. And she knew just where to build it. She already owned some land on Dothan Road between Tabor City, North Carolina and Longs, South Carolina, but some trees had to go first.
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“My spinal cord was severed in several places,” Sherry remembers. “Plus, I had head, neck and hip injuries. I still need to have more surgeries on my hands, too.”
She wanted to do something outdoors that was family-oriented. Something that would get the kids away from their phones and laptops for a while. When the idea of a drive-in movie theater came, it was a total“Neversurprise.ina million years did I think I would do this,” she says.
She needed to get it done, so the next morning, she cleared out those trees herself. She graded the surface so rainwater would drain, and then spread crushed rock. Sherry researched how to construct berms (mounds of earth) that also helped drainage. As if that wasn’t enough, when the 40-foot-by-50-foot movie screen had to be repainted, she did that, too, suspended in a harness.
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Before November 2011, Sherry was a land developer for a Myrtle Beach real estate agency. One afternoon, she and a friend were hit by a drunk driver. Sherry’s friend died the next day. Sherry’s injuries were so severe that doctors told her if she did survive, she would never walk again.
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“I’m grateful,” she says. “God gave me the surgeons who put me back together. It’s been girl-power, backed by God.”
“I look back and think it was like a dream that I did all this,” Sherry marvels. “God was looking over me. I prayed over it and it happened.”Astheopening night approached, she acquired a state-of-the-art digital projector, which she nicknamed “The Beast,” and put it in her “she-shed.”
“I called some contractors and they brought out four pieces of heavy equipment — dozers and things,” Sherry
Sherry’s drive-in, State Line Movie Time, opened on May 9, 2019. Besides first-run movies, there are plenty of fun activities, such as hula hoop contests, pennies from heaven, bubble mania, fireworks, and a roasting pit for cooking hot dogs and marshmallows. Special events include live bands, car shows and a haunted trail, and Sherry is always thinking of new events and games for her customers. Her health isn’t 100% yet, but you won’t hear her complain.
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1 package (12 ounce) smoked sausage, cut in ½-inch cubes*
½ cup chopped dates
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon rum extract, optional
4–5 cups chopped cabbage
1 can (29 ounce) puréed tomatoes, optionalFreshparsley to garnish, optional
²/₃ cup chopped nuts, any kind, optional
The arrival of fall and the changing weather brings a shift in produce at our farmers markets. Root vegetables provide nourishment with so much depth of flavor — simply throwing them in our slow cooker calls for little seasoning, just their own natural goodness. This recipe makes ample soup to freeze for busy nights.
Beat eggs with oil until fluffy, about 2 Combineminutes.sugar, flour, baking soda, salt and spice. Beat in a cup at the time until all has been incorporated into egg mixture. Using spatula, fold in remaining ingredients.Pourinto a 9-by-13-inch prepared pan. Bake for about 45–50
Fall Fruitcake
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2 sorghumtablespoonsmolasses
Harvest Time Cabbage & Root Vegetable Soup
Enjoyminutes.as-isor with a dollop of whipped cream, lemon or other curd, on a pool of applesauce, or with ice cream dusted with cinnamon.
3 Gala apples, peeled, cored, seeded and roughly chopped
Yield: Makes 5–6 quarts
2 medium turnips, peeled, cut into ½-inch pieces
1 pound ground chicken*
½ cup raisins
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2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1 teaspoon baking soda
Who says you need to wait until the holiday season to enjoy fruitcake? So moist from all the fruits, this lightly spiced cake is reminiscent of ginger bread and tastes like autumn on a plate. It is easy to omit or change up some of the fruits, as well.
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Combine all ingredients except parsley in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cook on high 4–6 hours or low 6–8 hours until vegetables are tender, stirring periodically. Time will vary depending on your pot.
2–3 parsnips, peeled, cut into ½-inch pieces
Several bay leaves
1¾ cups sugar
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1 large sweet onion, diced
*Variations: Make this a vegetarian soup by leaving out the meats. Love creamy soups? Swirl in a bit of half and half or heavy cream before serving, or purée some of the soup and stir in.
Unless otherwise noted, recipes on these pages are from Wendy Perry, a culinary adventurist and blogger, who chats about goodness around NC on her blog at WendysHomeEconomics.com
1 cup vegetable oil
3 pears, peeled, cored, seeded and roughly chopped
1 large sweet potato, cut in ¾-inch cubes
3 tablespoons pumpkin or apple pie spice
3 large eggs
2 large carrots, peeled, cut into ½-inch pieces
Once done, season with salt and pepper to suit your taste. We find that if using salted broth, with the natural flavors of these ingredients, little to no additional salt and pepper is needed.
½ teaspoon salt
Recipe courtesy of Andrea Kyker of Franklinville, a member of Randolph EMC.
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Ranch, Cheddar and Cauliflower Crackers
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Combine the flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, butter, sugars and vanilla extract until creamy.
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Yield: Makes about 2 dozen crackers
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
¾ cup brownpackedsugar
1 cup walnutschoppedorpecans
Drop by rounded tablespoon or roll in balls and place on ungreased baking sheets. Leave room for spreading.
Best if enjoyed soon after baking but will keep in refrigerator for several days in covered container.
Once dried and cooled, combine with remaining ingredients except seasoning.
1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix
An often overlooked flavor, a mention of butterscotch may conjure fond memories of pudding cups and hard candies. Forgo your oh-so-common chocolate chip cookies for these rich, crispy butterscotch beauties loaded with chips. And don't forget the milk!
½ cup of sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 bag (10–12 butterscotchounce)chips
Bake for 9–12 minutes or until golden; cool on baking sheet.
½ teaspoon of salt 2 large eggs 1 cup margarinebuttersoftenedor
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Place loose heaping tablespoons of mixture onto sprayed or parchment-lined baking pan about 1 inch apart. Don’t make piles too thick or your crackers will be chewy in the middle. Dust with seasoning if using. Bake about 6–7 minutes until a little brown around the edges. Remove to cooling rack.
1 teaspoon baking soda
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
Gradually add the flour mixture and mix well. Stir in the butterscotch chips and nuts.
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
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1 medium cauliflower
Variations: Other cheeses that work well include mozzarella, pepper jack, Swiss and asiago.
Counting carbs? Even if not, these crispy crackers with the subtle flavor of cauliflower are perfect to enjoy alongside soup or just as a snack. You might just get your picky little ones to eat a vegetable with these!
Pinch of crushed red pepper
Break cauliflower into small pieces and steam in microwave about 5 minutes. Once tender, pulse in food processor to “rice” consistency. Spread between layers of paper towels and roll up to remove as much moisture as possible. (You will need about 2 cups of riced cauliflower.)
Salt-free “everything” seasoning, optional
Neal Thomas, of Wendell, is a basket maker. His medium is white oak, and he follows the wood throughout the entire process, cutting the trees and splitting the logs himself. He picks trees by touch, drawing on 45 years of experience. Once split, he uses a sharp blade to deftly extract and shape strips of the oak to weave the basket. It’s a precision skill, one he learned in his 20s, from a man named Herman Holden. Now, he carries on the tradition, crafting the baskets and setting up shop at the NC farmers market where he’s been a regular for many years.
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August’s winner
Neal Thomas
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Learn more about Neal and watch a video of his process, from tree-felling to weaving.
The August “Where Is This” photo by Tideland EMC member Rachel Hollowell features the Weathered Soul Shoppe, located on NC Highway 99 in Pinetown, just outside of Belhaven. This Beaufort County store, known as the “Cool Shoppe for the Coolest People,” features antiques, rustic furniture and hand-painted decorative items, with a large selection of locally made art, crafts, jewelry and soaps. Readers commented that the store is fun to browse for treasure. The winning entry chosen at random from all correct submissions came from Ryan Mooney of Rougemont, a Piedmont Electric member.
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The leaves are changing and a wide range of colorful events are sweeping our state. Autumn is a perfect time to take in everything North Carolina has to o er, from the gorgeous weather to local foods to traditional music.
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We’ve put together a selection of fall fairs and festivals across the state. Whether you’re looking for carnival rides and games, arts and crafts or outdoor music – or if you’re just here for the food – you’re sure to find something on our list that strikes your fancy. all in one place
