Down Home Magazine Sept oct 2014

down home Vol 6 -Issue 6 Sept/Oct 2014

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keeping it down home - from the Sandhills to the Crystal Coast

Travis Nelson Local Celebrity

Wilson Tobs Oh! What Fans!

Halloween

Semi-Homemade Treats

Coco Darlings is looking for talented hair stylist to rent space in their Hair Salon on Ashe Street, Goldboro, NC. For more info, Contact Courtney at

919-731-2222

Fall Bazaar Pleasant Grove

October 11th

Saturday,

9am - 2pm

1100 Pikeville-Princeton Rd Pikeville North Carolina

Coco’s Women’s Boutique

Handmade Biscuits for Breakfast and Handmade Soups for Lunch!

Holiday Crafts - Jewelery - Pottery Children’s Boutique Clothes - Ladies Fashions - Rada Knives - Kitchenwares - Candles - Beauty Products and much more

Homemade Breakfast & Lunch will be available for purchase Contact Marsha Sauls at 919-222-8837

& Trendy Clothing Boutique for Women Coco’s Boutique is a trendy boutique offering clothing and accessories that reflect the latest style and fashion trends for woman of all shapes and sizes.

If you are looking for that perfect outfit for a night out, business meeting, or even a casual lunch with friends, Coco’s Boutique has what your looking for!

Our clothing is very select. We don’t order in mass quantities so when you order a piece, it is unique - Come by and see us!

1402 E Ash Street - Goldsboro NC 27530 - 919-731-2222 - info@cocodarlings.com

Parties - Showers - Event Planning - Candy Buffets - Dessert Bars - Playdates - Women’s Boutique

Boutique Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10am. to 6pm. {Closed from 3 -4:30pm ea day} & Saturday 10am - 2pm

P5 - Letter from the Editor P7 - Dress-up Gear P10 - Wilson Tobs Fans P13 - Burgaw Belles Win

Down Home Magazine is owned and operated by Cindi Pate, Pikeville, NC 27863.

P15 - Forever Grilling P17 - Arts & Events

All Community Info and Events for Down Home Magazine should be submitted to downhomemagazine@yahoo.com - All rights reserved.

P19 - Travis Nelson P26 - Semi-Homemade Halloween Treats P33 - Backroads Carolina

Down Home Magazine is not responsible for misprints unless under signed terms of agreement. The information included does not always reflect owners own personal beliefs or opinions.

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Jim Hinnant

down home Vol 6 -Issue 6 Sept/Oct 2014

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J Paul Abrams

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keeping it down home - from the Sandhills to the Crystal Coast

Paula Woodworth

Travis Nelson Local Celebrity

Wilson Tobs Oh! What Fans!

Halloween

Party Fo od & Crafts

On the Cover Travis Nelson, rising Blue Grass Country Music Star. Travis sings for our Wounded Warriors and has a huge deal in the works. Details inside this issue of Down Home Magazine.

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Editor s Note

Y’all know what time it is? It’s Fair time. Lots of canning and pie baking. Lots of flower picking and craft making.

I LOVE THE FAIR! Each year the boys and I gathers our project(s) we’ve worked on throughout the year and take it down to our county fair to be labeled and judged. Sometimes we bring home a pretty satin ribbon and sometimes we don’t. But each and every fair, we enter anyway, because it’s a tradition.

I’d like to invite each and every one of our readers to enter something in your local county fair - maybe even the State Fair! It can be your new tradition!

Cindi Pate - Editor/Publisher

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Enjoy Football Season from Down Home Magazine

Find these beautiful hand painted glasses just in time for football season - hand painted by Susan Palmer at

The Craft Attic

115 South Goldsboro Street Pikeville, NC

www.facebook.com/TheCraftAtticDesignsByDawn local artisans sharing their talents under one roof

Halloween Costumes and Dress-up Gear written by Cindi Pate & Meredith Cantrell photography styling by Lucy 2s

Halloween Costumes and Dress-up Gear - all hand made by a 4 year old and his mom.

Where to Find?

Currently, you can onlly find Wyatts costumes and dress-up gear at Pop up Sunday (which is every fourth Sunday). However, if you contact Wyantt’s mom at lucy2s, you may do so by clicking over to Prices range from $1 to $10.

Meet Wyatt, pictured left., wearing one of his creactions: darth maul mask and holding a darth maul lightsabe. His mom started being a vendor at Pop Up Sunday about 5 or 6 months ago, which is a great community event in Raleigh. The event offers a “indie kid’s” tent where kids can get a table for $5 and sell their wares. When Wyatt’s mom - Meredith Cantrell of Lucy 2s -- a local artisan who recylces old prom dresses, t-shirts and other clothing to create beautifu; bags and accessories -- told him about the event, he got super excited.

He instantly decided that he wanted to make something out of “trash”(his words).

It took him a couple of months to come up with a solid idea but he started out wanting to make knight helmets and king crowns. He has to pay for the booth fee himself and for a portion of the supplies he needs. He decides what we make and how many of each thing get made and on the pricing of each item. He also picks out supplies. I even sat down with him and did all the math to show him how much it costs to make each item. Out of the money he makes, he and his mom agree that half the money is to be used for college and the other half can be used on what he wants. “Which right now is to save up for a $250 lego set.... we might be making a lot of star wars gear to get up to that”, his mom said with a laugh.

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1. Boba Fett Mask & Gun - Mask is made from a milk jug, the antenna is a straw with foam, the screen part is a plastic envelope that we cut up. The gun is made from a paper towel roll, straws, a paint stirring stick, some foam, a bottle cap, a marker, and a cereal box 2. Bike Scout Mask - made from a milk jug, cereal box, foam, and more plastic envelope. The gun is made from a mustard bottle, paper towel roll, bottle cap, foam, and rope.

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3. Jango Fett Mask - made from a milk jug, straw, foam, and plastic envelope. The guns are made from a paper towel roll, paint stick, toilet paper roll, rope, and foam.

4. Light Sabers - paint stir sticks painted like light sabers and decorated with foam, paint markers and rope.

5. For the non-Star Wars fans, Wyatt makes Crowns out of cereal boxes and other card stock food packaging. The silver ones are stenciled with some white paint and paper doilies. The

5 wands are just sticks from our yard and stars cut out of the left over food packaging.

POP-UP Sunday is a flea-market style, monthly event that gives local businesses, artists and the community a chance to mingle.

It’s not just art, antiques or food trucks, it’s a handpicked mix of all that and more!

Pop Up Sunday happens on the fourth Sunday, March through November, noon til 5:00 pm.

-- 509 N. West Street, Raleigh, NC 27603 photography by Jim Hinnant

Wilson Tobs at Fleming Stadium Oh! What Fans!

Wilson Tobs Baseball is a Coastal Plain All Star Team playing over 24 home games at Fleming Stadium - Wilson, NC - each year. The Tobs have been playing baseball since 1939.

Fleming Stadium seats approximately 4000 fans in a roofed grandstand and received a complete renovation in 1997. Fans consider the stadium as one of the finest ballparks in eastern North Carolina. And, what would a ball team be without its fans?

We’d like to introduce you to a few of our favorite people from Tobs Nation! page 10

d Meet the Pridgen Family! Jonathan and Sharan Pridgen and their two sons, Jackson, 8 and Jacob, 3. (also pictured right). They have rarely missed a home game. Jacob has been a lifetime fan and Jackson celebrated his 8th birthday at the final game of the 2014 season - both kids are members of the Slugger’s Kids’ Club. Mr Jonanthon Pridgen in the owner of B&S Tire Company at 225 South Goldsboro Street in Wilson, so be sure to say hello to this Wilson Tobs fan when in the area.

The Pate family (Chad & Tracey Pate along with their daughter, Courtney and son, Bradley) and many members from their extended family and friends would say they are passionate about Tobs Baseball - and with good reason.! Their son, Adam Pate, wears the #4 jersey for the Wilson Tobs!

The Wilson Tobs, under first year head coach Justin Hay, enjoyed a very succesfful season. The team finished with 30 wins on the season and the three seed in the East Division of the CPL Playoffs

(Top Left) Joe Brown, Jr - AKA Tex, has quite a realationship with the team. Most each game he gives the team a Texas Minute talk to wish the team luck. Tex has lived in Wilson for nealy 20 years and hasn’t missed a home Tobs game for the last six and a half years.

He even greets the team upon their return from aways games - no matter the hour of the night, no matter if its a win or lose game.

(Top right) This Wilson Tobs fans kept his promise and shaved his hair from his face and head because the Tobs made it to the Playoffs! (Bottom Left) The oldest Tobs Season Ticket Holder, Archie Rose went to his first Tobs game in 1946. For twenty three years after he greaduated high school, he served our great Country in the Vietnam War, Korea War the Cuba missle crises and in Turkey. He had his own tussle with baseball when he played Semi-Pro for the Navy for 2 years. Upon his return back home to Wilson, he began coming to see the Tobs again.

Burgaw Belles Burgaw North Carolina

“They all just played great together,” coach Greg Foy said. “They had great attitudes - they just all get along...”

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The Burgaw All Star Belles of Burgaw, NC in Pender County, won the Dixie Youth Softball World Series last month in Ponchatoula, La. The Belles, featuring players age 14 to 16, were undefeated heading into the finals on August 6. Louisiana posted an 8-7 win to force a second champion game. Burgaw rolled to a 12-7 win to wrap up the World Series title.

Team Members: Desire Brown, Kristina Collier, Brittany Foy, Kyra Holmes, “AJ ” Arianna Johnson, Breanna Posey, Carlie Savage, Nicole Schilling, Haley Smith, Tanesha Williams and Ashton Yarborough. -- Coaches: Greg Foy, Cliff Smith and Eddie Yarborough.

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Breakfast Lunch & Dinner Specials

photography by Paula Woodworth

with J Paul Abrams

Tips on Maintaining Your Grill To keep your grill in tip-top shape, follow these tips.

Tip 1 Since most grills are left exposed to the great outdoors, you should always cover your grill. Grill covers are available in all shapes and sizes.

Tip 2 If your grill sits on pavement, place a tarp or a grill matt underneath it to catch debris, grease and food.

Tip 3 Replacing your grill parts is important. And many manufacturers come with a lifetime guarantee on certain parts. Save your book and any warranty information.

Tip 4 Give your grill a thorough cleaning every five to 10 uses.

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Tip 5 Clean the venturi tubes. Venturies are the tubes that mix air and gas and feed to the burners. They need to be clear to work properly. The tubes make good homes for spiders and

insects during the off-season.

Even a small blockage can become a fire hazard. Remove the entire burner/tube assembly and clean with soapy water. Clean the holes with a wire brush, paper clip or toothpick. Replace when dry.

Tip 6 Never place a grill in a garage, breezeway, carport or under any surface that is flammable. Keep your grill at least 10 feet from the house.

Tip 7 When storing LP containers, always store upright in a secure position. And never store them in your car.

J. Paul Abrams is VP of Sales for Nephew’s BBQ Sauce and Rub Company.

He is a Cooking Judge, a Certified BBQ Judge for KCBS and the SBN , TV Host and a contributing editor. We are excited to have him join us for our Grilling Series.

Semi-Annual Cleaning Several times throughout the year, it’s smart to dismantle your grill and give it an extensive cleaning. If you have a gas grill, disconnect the propane tank before beginning the process. Then, soak the grates in soapy water and scrub. If the racks are especially dirty, you can use a steel wool pad. After cleaning your grill, turn it on and let it cook for 10 minutes. This will allow any residual cleaning supplies to burn off.

It’s also a good idea to check the chassis for rust. Rust easily comes off with a stiff wire brush or a steel wool pad. The joints, connectors and fasteners should also be inspected to ensure they aren’t corroding. And re-tightening fasteners, replacing grill appendages (wheels, knobs and handles) and checking hinges is a good idea.

Polishing Your Grill To polish your grill, sprinkle some baking soda on a sponge and clean off all exterior surfaces. Aluminum foil gently rubbed along your grill can help remove grime and buildup. If you notice any missing paint, grill-safe paint is a good option.

Harvest Sale & Auction Pikeville PFWB Church October 4, 2014 Sanford Lions Club Fairgrounds f

2014 Down South Music Festival www.downsouthmusicfestival.org

Wayne Community Concerts William Florian October 24 Paramount Theater 7:30pm

Friday, October 24 336 Hinnant Road - Pikeville NC $8 plates: BBQ Chicken Plates Lunch (Take Out Only) and Dinner (Eat In or Take Out) Auction Follows Dinner.

Call 919-736-3336 for more details

Skill Creations, Inc Bar-B-Q Chicken Dinner & Auction Tickets are $10 each.

Oct 3rd at St Stephens Episcopal Church Goldsboro 6pm

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Pikeville’s Hotdog Stand

202 S. Goldsboro Street - Pikeville NC Next to Pikeville Tire & Gas Monday - Friday 11am - 3pm dogs 2 Hot ink Saturday r &aD 11am - 2pm 3

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Travis Nelson photo styling by Jeff Pettitt story submitted by Travis Nelson

Travis Nelson’s album will be released November 22nd - find it at Walmart.

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Cottage -Restyle

10 Restyle Ideas written and photographed by cindi pate

This shy country boy was born and raised in Layton Utah. But, now lives in Hubert, North Carolina with his wife Heidi and his step daughter’s Courtney and Darcey who he adores. Travis also has two children who reside in Utah. Corbin, who is 20, is currently working full time and Corynn, 19, is in college.

Moving to North Carolina was a huge move for the family. Travis says that one thing he doesn’t think he’ll never get used to is the humidity, coming from a very dry climate. “I don’t know how people do it here, It took me a long while to get used to not showering twice a day, and I still sometimes do”, laughs Travis. “The people here are great and we have made a lot of amazing friends, and living next to Camp Lejuene - one of the largest military bases in the world - has allowed us to meet a lot of great people from all over.”, Travis says.

Travis and Heidi run a horse boarding operation on their 15 acre ranch which is called The Sandy Creek Ranch. Heidi runs the day to day operations and Travis is the one out fixing fences and cleaning stalls when he is home from on the road. “The ranch would not function without

her and I would probably just wander around lost if it weren’t for her, she is definitely the brains of the operation”, Travis laughs. “I could never live in the city. I find it very relaxing and especially rewarding to work on the ranch, whether its just fixing a fence or building a barn. Besides most of the things I like to do I could not attempt to do living in a suburb, like campfire cooking, sitting out at the barn playing my guitar writing a song or just singing to anyone who will listen, most of the time its the dog.”, Travis admits.

Travis started performing at the age of 5 with his sister as his dance partner and performing solo acts, he was tearing up the stage and soaking up all the attention and applause. “I was so nervous, I remember it well, standing alone on that stage for the first time behind a black curtain in my little John Travolta outfit and my knees shaking like crazy.

But when that curtain opened and my head came up and with the old John Travolta signature move pointing my finger and moving it across the crowd it was like something changed in me”, Travis say’s. He is still that shy guy, but has moved on to become the artist he is today - having played in front of thousands in countless www.downhomemagazine.com

venues in three contries and sharing his music with people all around the world.

With the influence of his father, Ron, and his favorite singer and mentor Chris Ledouxe, Travis has held on to his country roots.

“I have a lot of great memories growing up living on a ranch and rodeo’n with my buddies and living the music and way of life I love singing about”, says Travis.

With his love and respect for rodeo and the life of a rodeo cowboy and rancher Travis knows all to well of the music he sings and lives. “I am really excited about this new cd, it has been a lot of work so far to get it to this point, but has been very rewarding”, says Travis. “This cd has been years in the making and I have met a lot of great and very talented people. I was very excited to get “Hobo” Jim Varsos to produce the cd, he was awesome to work with. Also Russell Smith from the amazing rhythm aces who sang all the background vocals on the cd. I was very fortunate to come by a song written by Garth Brooks when he had first got into Nashville but did not record the song, so the publishing company asked me if I would like to record it, and the song ended up being a great addition to the cd. It

was a great experience writing with the guys from Dream works in Nashville, I learned so much from them. It was very humbling being around and on stage with so many great artists while i was there. Their are so many people trying to make it there and a lot of them are very good”, Travis recalls.

Travis has brought a style to country western that is truly his own. He has not forgotten his country roots on this cd but has definitely taken it to another level. Loaded with western swingin rocken driven country, with a lot of classic traditional influence thrown in. Also some rodeo thrills and even a few chills, and cant forget the spit and the blood and the beer.

Recorded by some of the best players Nashville has to offer. If you like country western music and you are a cowboy or just a cowboy at heart, this cd is a must own for you.

“People ask me why I don’t sing the mainstream country stuff, because that’s where the money is...I just smile and say because this is where my heart is..”

Travis Nelson.

“I have a lot of great memories growing up living on a ranch and rodeo’n with my buddies and living the music and way of life I love singing about”

America’s Girl provides HOPE to our

service women and

those who wish to volunteer and recognize the importance of helping even commemorating the women who so proudly serve with HONOR.

our country

Travis has certainly got a lot on his plate with his new self titled cd that has just been released and also has two songs that he has written for the military. One of witch is called America’s Girl witch Travis started a non profit web based organization for called americasgirl.org that is a project still in the works. Travis wrote the song America’s Girl a few years ago and has been playing it at different venues and at a lot of military shows and concerts. I wanted to do something for the women in our country, and make a difference. I decided to go to school a few years back when i originally started the project to learn how to run the organization and received a two year degree. It has been a lot of hard work and countless sleepy hours i have to admit while working on this project Travis say’s, but it is nothing compared to the challenges that the woman in the military go through every day.

The mission is simple for America’s Girl, Help Hope and Honor. Through helping the women in our fine country by providing them with information that is easily accessible and by helping provide resources that can make a difference for them throughout their military career. The statement of Purpose is to essentially HELP young women who are looking to join a branch of service in our countries military.

It provides factual organized and easily accessible information to help them decide witch branch of service fits them is the best. America’s Girl also provides HOPE to our service women and those who wish to volunteer and recognize the importance of helping even commemorating the women who so proudly serve our country with HONOR. The majority of our women soldiers out there will come home to find bills unpaid, possibly raising a child on there own without a husband or working in the United States for our country raising children while their husband or boyfriend is off to war. It feels great to see these girls faces when they hear the song and they know how much an organization like America’s Girl can help.

Man I love it! I just can’t get enough! I am so proud of these girl’s and to see their determination it is very inspiring, Travis goes on to say. May God bring them all home safe. Travis is currently looking for the right person and or people to help get America’s Girl off the ground.

Semihomemade Sweets & Treats For Your Halloween Party

written by cindi pate photo styling by amy latour

Throwing a fabulous Halloween party does not have to be a hauntinig tast. With these simple semi homemade tricks, we’ll have your gouls and gobblins smiling.

SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY’S SemiSweet Chocolate Chips Thin pretzel sticks (about 4 inches long) How to Make 1. You will need one peanut butter cup and one pretzel stick for each broomstick desired.

2. Remove wrappers from desired number of peanut butter cups.

3. place chocolate chips in small microwave-safe bowl.

Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 10 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and smooth when stirred.

Witches Hats & Broom Stick How cute are these cookies and broomsticks? Easy to make and yummy to eat!

For the Cookies, you’ll Need: •Keebler Fudge stripe cookies •Hershey Kisses •Tube Orange Icing Directions: 1.Turn a Keebler Fudge Stripe Cookie so that the full chocolate side is face up 2.Add orange icing to the bottom of a Hershey Kiss 3.Attach to the middle of the Keebler Fudge Stripe Cookie…allow for this to set before packaging.

4 Dip about 1/2 inch of pretzel end into melted chocolate and then insert into bottom of peanut butter cup. Place “broom” on plate or tray until chocolate holding handle

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For the broomsticks, you’ll need: REESE’S Peanut Butter Cups Miniatures 1/4 cup HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Chips, HERSHEY’S www.downhomemagazine.com

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2 Halloween Fun Cake Dress up any frosted cake with some Halloween Peeps and M&Ms and you’ve got an easy and festive dessert.

We’ve added a nice marshmellow icing to go with all the marshmellow peeps that cover this yellow cake.

Ingredients: 1 white or yellow cake mix 1 3½-ounce package instant vanilla pudding 1 cup sour cream ½ cup vegetable oil ½ cup milk

4 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 cup white chocolate chips, chopped Frosting Ingredients: 4 sticks (2 cups) butter, softened 2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla 2 7-ounce containers of JetPuffed Marshmallow Cream* Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two round cake pans.

Beat all ingredients together, except the chopped white chocolate chips, in large

bowl with mixer on low just to moisten. Then beat on medium 2 minutes. Stir in chips. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Frosting: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Sift in the powdered sugar, then beat until fluffy.

Beat in the vanilla, then stir in the marshmallow cream until well blended.

Add ghost and pumpkin peeps around the edges after the cake is iced - then top with M&Ms.

The Wicked Witch is Dead Cupcakes

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This simple vanilla cupcake recipe is the perfect background for your creative decorating ideas. You can find all sorts of halloween cupcake decorations at your local Target or grocery store.

Ingredients • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour • 1 1/3 cups sugar • 3 teaspoons baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 cup shortening • 1 cup milk • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 2 large eggs Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Line cupcake pans with paper liners.

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add shortening, milk, and vanilla. Beat for 1 minute on medium speed.

Scrape side of bowl with a spatula.

Add eggs to the mixture.

Beat for 1 minute on medium

speed. Scrape bowl again. Beat on high speed for 1 minute 30 seconds until well mixed.

Spoon cupcake batter into paper liners until 1/2 to 2/3 full.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool 5 minutes in pans then remove and place on wire racks to cool completely.

Once cupcakes are completely cooled, frost Icing 1 Container of White Icing Blue and red food coloring Milk Transfer icing to a bowl - add a couple drops of red, then blue food coloring and blend.

Goulish Punch/ Witches Brew

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What You Need 2 cups boiling water 1 pkg. (8-serving size) JELL-O Lime Flavor Gelatin 2 cups cold orange juice 1 bottle (1 liter) seltzer, chilled Ice cubes 1 pt. (2 cups) orange sherbet, slightly softened 1 orange, thinly sliced 1 lime, thinly sliced Make It STIR boiling water into dry gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Stir in juice. Cool to room temperature.

POUR into punch bowl just before serving. Add seltzer and ice; stir.

ADD scoops of sherbet and fruit slices.

Substitute 2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Lime Flavor Gelatin for the 1 pkg. (8-serving size) gelatin.

Great Substitute Substitute club soda for the seltzer.

Mummy Cookies

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Here’s what you’ll need: •Oreos •White chocolate chips •Something Edible for Eyes: Chocolate Chips, M&Ms, Sixlets Begin by melting the chocolate chips in the microwave at 15 second intervals. Stir between each heating until the chocolate is completely melted. It usually take one minute, but you have to do it in intervals or the chocolate will scorch.

Take one Oreo at a time and drop it into the chocolate, covering all sides. I used a fork to lift the Oreo out of the chocolate, letting the extra drip off. Set each chocolate covered Oreo on a sheet of wax paper.

While Chocolate is still hot, add eyes.

Let cool some, then remelt white chocolate and take spoon and put chocolate on the tip and drizzle melted chocolate over the cookies to give the appearance of the guaze.

Them Boney ole’ Brownies

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IIt’s a Hershey’s recipe, so I can’t take the credit for creating them.

And, the boney skeletons can be found at any 5 and dime or dollar store.

This is what you will need: •1/2 cup (1 Stick) butter or margarine melted (I USED BUTTER) •1 Cup Sugar

•1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract •2 Eggs •1/2 Cup All Purpose Flour •1/3 Cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa •1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder •1/4 Teaspoon Salt •Optional 1/2 cup nuts To Prepare.....

•Heat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9-inch baking pan •Stir together melted butter, sugar and vanilla in a bowl.

•Add eggs; beat well with spoon.

•Stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.

•Gradually add to mixture,

beating until well blended.

•Stir in nuts, if desired.

•Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.

•Bake 20-25 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from the sides of the pan.

•Cool Completely.

•Cut into squares Decorate with Halloween skeletons

backroads carolina

Close by - Wayne County written Jim Hinnant photographed by Paula Woodworth and Cindi Pate

How many times do we overlook great things right here in our “back yard”? We travel long distances out-of-state and try to take in everything while we’re on vacation, but how about what’s right here…local stuff…things close by?

A couple of years ago, I took a trip with the folks at the Foundation of Wayne Community College that followed the path Union General John G. Foster took from New Bern to Goldsboro in what is known as “Foster’s Raid” that occurred in 1862. General Foster’s goal was to destroy the bridge over the Neuse River south of Goldsboro in order to disrupt the Confederate supply line coming up the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad from the port at Wilmington.

Along the way, Foster encountered Confederate defenders at several places including Southwest Creek, Kinston, and White Hall (now known as Seven Springs). The Union raiders reached the railroad on December 17, 1862 and began to do battle with Confederate forces commanded by General Thomas Clingman. The 2,000 Confederates were no match to the 10,000+ Union raiders and were pushed back west of the railroad and north of the Neuse.

Foster was able to destroy the bridge as well as a few miles of tracks southward before his withdrawal back to New Bern.

Meantime, additional Confederate

forces under the command of General Nathan Evans arrived, and the Confederates attacked the rear of the withdrawing Union forces. The noise prompted Union troops already off the battlefield to return and repel the Confederates. Eventually, darkness squelched the battle, Foster withdrew towards New Bern, and the Battle of Goldsboro Bridge was over.

Today, part of the battlefield is owned

by Wayne County and managed by the Goldsborough Bridge Battlefield Association. The battlefield, located just off US-117 South on Old Mt. Olive Highway, is available for self-guided tours. The railroad is in the same location and still used today, but obviously the bridge has been replaced with a classic steel-truss bridge. Along the tour, you’ll see breastworks troops once used for protection and firing positions.

You can also see a camp site and an old barn that’s sometimes used for weddings and other social events. The Association also hosts events including encampments and reenactments. Visit their web page, GoldsboroughBridge.org, for more information.

Other places close by include Charles B. Aycock Birthplace between Pikeville and Fremont, Old Waynesborough Park on US 117 Bypass in Goldsboro, and the Cliffs of the Neuse State Park off NC 111 several miles south of Goldsboro. There’s a lot of history in several old cemeteries including

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Willow Dale Cemetery near the corner of William and Elm Streets in Goldsboro. Also, don’t forget to visit the Wayne County Museum on the corner of William and Mulberry Streets and the local history room at the Wayne County Library on Ash Street…all in Goldsboro.

Often ignored by locals, these are all great places close by that we can visit on the Backroads Carolina.

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backroad is a

secondary type of For more information on these places, visit these web pages:

road, usually found in rural

Goldsborough Bridge Battlefield - GoldsboroughBridge.org Charles B. Aycock Birthplace - NCHistoricSites.org/aycock Old Waynesborough Park - OldWaynesborough.org Cliffs of the Neuse State Park - NCParks.gov/Visit/parks/clne/main.php The Foundations of Wayne Community - WayneCC.edu/foundation Wayne County Museum. - WayneMuseum.org Wayne County Public Library - wcpl.org Goldsboro-Wayne Travel & Tourism - visitgoldsboronc.com

areas.

In North Carolina, where they are also referred to as “blue

roads”, the

roads are often constructed of gravel.

Join us as we bring you the new seriesBackroads Carolina!

Odom Farming Company 2014 Fall Fun on the Farm Sept. 27 - Nov. 1 Fri. 4-7 Sat. 10-7 Sun. 1-6 Other times are available for groups

Punkin’ Chunkin’ Corn Maze Kids Maze Wagon Rides Pumpkins Corn Crib General admission is $8/person, kids 2 & under free, punkin’ chunkin’ not included. We welcome groups who are booked in advance. For more details on pricing and what we offer, please visit our website.

1426 Claridge Nursery Road Goldsboro, NC 27530 www.odomfarmingcoinc.com 919-738-2905 odomfarmingcoinc@gmail.com

Hackle Computer Service Home / Small Office PC Service www.HackleComputerService.com On-site, Drop-Off, Remote Support Options, Pickup & Delivery, Helpdesk Service Call/text (919) 429-9836 Email: service@hacklecomputerservice.com 1819 Friendly Rd Goldsboro, NC 27530

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Virus Removal Repair Crashes & Blue Screens Tune-up/Cleanup Services Hardware repair/replace New system setup Wireless Networking And Much More

66th Annual

Wayne regional l a r u t l u c i r Ag 5 2 t p e S Fair 4 t c O u r h t NC Goldsboro, nty Wayne Cou ds Fair Groun

www.waynefair.com