Surry Living March 2018

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CONTRIBUTORS

Cindy Baucom

Gloria Brown

Rynn Hennings

Carmen Long

Cindy is a resident of Elkin, NC, and hosts the nationally syndicated radio show, Knee-Deep In Bluegrass. TV production is currently underway by North Valley Media. Cindy also serves as emcee of many major music festivals annually throughout the southeastern United States. For more information, contact: cindy@kneedeepinbluegrass.com

Gloria is co-owner of The Nest & Hive Shoppe, a home décor business in Fancy Gap, VA, as well as the co-host of The Vintage Southern Homemaker television show. Her musings on life growing up and living in the South have appeared in publications and on TV throughout the region. She is an expert antiques collector, having grown up in the business while working many years as a dealer in the Yadkin Valley area where she currently resides.

Rynn is a writer and designer based in the Yadkin Valley region of North Carolina. She loves to share her ideas for adding simple beauty into hectic lifestyles. More than mere recipes, her mission is to offer practical shortcuts for food preparation along with visual tips for presentation. Rynn began her career in Aiken, SC, as a newspaper reporter writing feature articles about food, living, and the arts.

Carmen is an NC Cooperative Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences. Making quick, easy, healthy food that tastes great on a budget is a challenge.

Carmen and her husband have two grown children, both of which were involved in sports from grade school thru college. With busy careers and lots of time at sporting events, coming up with quick, healthy meals was a necessity.

Carmen shares ideas and recipes to make this tough job a bit easier.

Terri Maurer

Kristen Owen

Laura Pack

Joanna Radford

Terri is the owner of Bumble Hill Blooms and Berries, a blueberry and cut-flower farm, as well as the host of The Garden Diva television show. She was raised working in her parent’s landscape nursery and discovered early on her passion for plants and nature, ultimately earning the title “Master Gardener” in the state of Missouri.

She and her husband now reside just across the border in nearby Davie County, North Carolina.

Kristen Owen is a Digital Content Producer for Lowe’s Home Improvement. She grew up on a small family farm in Buncombe County and graduated from N.C. State University with undergraduate degrees in Agriculture Extension and Communication, and a masters degree in Communication. She has a passion for agriculture and teaching. She loves the mountains, reading, meeting people and going new places. She lives in Salisbury with husband Matt, an agriculture teacher at a local high school.

Laura is a homemaker, lifelong antiques collector, and co-owner of The Nest & Hive Shoppe, a home décor business in Fancy Gap, VA. She also co-hosts The Vintage Southern Homemaker, a regionally syndicated television show highlighting Southern culture. She lives in Yadkin County, NC, where she teaches high school English literature.

Joanna Radford is the Commercial and Consumer Horticulture Agent for the NC Cooperative Extension in Surry County with expertise in entomology, gardening, and pesticide education. She began her career with NC Cooperative Extension in Stokes County in 1995 as a 4-H Agent, later switching to Field Crops and Pesticide Education in Surry County. In 2012, she assumed the role of Horticulture Agent for Surry County. She lives on a farm with her husband and two teenage daughters.

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CONTRIBUTORS, Contd.

Gary York

Sarah Southard Sarah grew up at Crooked Oak in the Pine Ridge community of Surry County. Raised in the agriculture world, she went on to earn degrees in animal science and veterinary medicine from North Carolina State University. She and her husband, Adam, currently live in Statesville with Oliver the house rabbit, a few cats, Blossom the donkey, and a flock of Katahdin hair sheep.

Gary resides in Pilot Mountain with his wife Charlotte at Vintage Rose Wedding Estate. A 1965 graduate of Guilford College, he received his MBA from Bucknell in ’68. His early career included service at York Oil Company and Neighbors Stores.

Larry VanHoose Larry is Executive Editor of Surry Living Magazine and the Creative Director at Vivid Graphics in Galax, VA. With 25+ years experience as a writer, graphic designer, and photographer, Larry is also Co-founder and Creative Director of Sonfire Media, LLC, a Christian publishing company based in Galax, VA. Larry and wife, Trina, have four grown children and live just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Fancy Gap, Virginia.

His passion for celebrating community servants led him to begin producing People Doing Good For Others on WPAQ in 1998, which fueled his interest in local broadcasting and ultimately his purchase of 100.9 WIFM in February 2004.

Gary’s dedication to the community extends beyond the walls of WIFM to include a photo ministry, a monthly newsletter, “The Communicator,” now in its 26th year, and prior service as a Surry County Commissioner, member of the Mount Airy City Schools Board of Education, and service as a UNC-TV Trustee. He is a member of the Surry County Educational Foundation and is a Board Member of the Elkin Rescue Squad.

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Hello Robin

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Let me tell you what I really miss. I miss funeral home calendars. Those old-timey ones that had two months at a time down below a vividly colored picture. The best things about those calendars were the pretty, little symbols that took the place of the date for special days. Like the green clover for Saint Patrick’s Day — or my favorite, the red-breasted robin perched on a branch with flowers for the first day of spring. When I was a child, I practically counted down the days until we made it to the robin.

My grandmother Brown always had one of those calendars. In fact, if you looked under her current calendar there were many pictures hanging there from the years past. She kept them because she said they were too pretty to throw away. She was right.

Eventually they did get tossed, and oh, how I wish I had that little stack of sweet, innocent beauty.

Those calendars inspired all kinds of questions too. Like why is there only half a moon on this date? Or, what is Yom Kippur?

And, why is there a fish on Friday? Those calendars had it all covered. My dream is to find one that still has all the months intact.

Every once in a while, I would pull up a stool and study the months for the special days to come. The anticipation of spring was too much to bear. If we could hurry up and make it to the robin, then the good times would roll. There would be lots of things on our list: cleaning out the birdbath, neatening up what was left of the woodpile, sunning the bedding. And scratching around the flower beds to wake them up. Grandmother dearly loved to wake up the little flower beds. We always made a trip down to the branch to hunt some pretty rocks to line around the beds. That meant getting the red wagon out of the shed and heading out through the pasture. The wagon stayed out until fall and was put to good use almost daily. Let me add here that this wagon was proudly bought with Gold Bond Stamps — collected over a long period of time from Todd’s Superette.

I still have that wagon and it is one of my most-treasured possessions.

Not a first day of spring rolls around that I don’t think of that sweet little robin redbreast perched on the flowered branch.

I’m right back there in the kitchen with Grandmother Brown. With her over the stove cooking our dinner, which meant our lunch, and me atop the stool. The two of us chattering back and forth about what all needs to be done as soon as the robin has her day.

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home, farm, & garden March reminds me of two things— windy days and shamrocks, or as I more commonly call them, clover. An unpredictable month for weather, March

by Laura Pack can be gloriously beautiful with the promise of spring or downright cold with snow falling all around. One thing is for sure, I count on the days when small green sprouts emerge, and the sun seems a little brighter.

I love celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, the day we wear green, tell stories about the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow left by leprechauns, and of course, there are shamrocks. When I think of shamrocks and the collecting world, Belleek Pottery comes to mind. Although Belleek Pottery designs are extensive, the Shamrock pattern, also known as Shamrock Ware, is quite distinctive and easily recognizable.

The Belleek Pottery company resulted from one man’s efforts to help those suffering in the aftermath of the Irish potato famine.

Upon his father’s death in 1849, John Caldwell Bloomfield inherited Castle Caldwell estate, which encompassed the village of Belleek. Bloomfield sought to use the natural raw materials the area provided, namely feldspar, kaolin, flint, clay, and shale to begin a pottery business. In November of 1858, they laid the first foundation stone for the building in Rose Isle, located within the village of Belleek. The River Erne and a mill wheel supplied the power needed to grind the minerals to form slip, the liquid potters’ clay. Bloomfield provided needed and meaningful employment by hiring local apprentices and workmen.

High quality domestic ware, such as pestles, mortars, washstands, hospital pans, floor tiles, telegraph insulators, and tableware were the initial production pieces of the company.

The larger vision for the future of Belleek Pottery The Shamrock pattern included making porcelain, not only to utilize the available raw materials, but to also highlight the craftsmanship the potters had developed. In 1893, Belleek acquired one of its finest master craftsmen, an Englishman from Stoke-on-Trent, Frederick Slater. He took charge of the design department and remained in that role for the next 40 years. Another important contributor to the success of Belleek Pottery was Michael Maguire. He was a pupil of the famous modeler, William Gallimore. Maguire created Belleek’s Shamrock Ware. His Shamrock design has lasted throughout the years and is Belleek Pottery’s most popular pattern even today.

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So as we enjoy the month of March, along with the unpredictable weather, we can appreciate the fresh green shamrocks of springtime.

In the collecting world, now is a good time to consider starting a fresh collection of the distinctive and beautiful Shamrock pattern from Belleek Pottery, which will certainly liven up your home. If you are already a proud owner of Belleek Pottery, now is a fine time to check your markings to help you date and place a value on your pieces.

You can date your Belleek Pottery by the marking. Some Belleek pieces are becoming scarce, and therefore, more sought out by collectors.

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The My family raised me to believe that horoscopes are nonsense. Even though I agree with that, I find myself going to the horoscope section from time to time. A few years ago, my oldest

by Terri Maurer son and I looked at the signs and the different horoscope personality profiles of everyone in our immediate family.

And while I have no faith in horoscopes, it was uncanny how the descriptions seemed to know each of us on a personal basis.

Let’s look at me as an example. My birthday is March 25, so my Zodiac sign is Aries, a ram. That alone explains a lot about my personality. I’m assertive and like to be in charge. The description states that Aries tend to be impulsive and jump into situations without considering all the consequences. Oh my! That one has gotten me into more dilemmas than I care to think about. One of my recurring New Year’s resolutions is to think things through before taking the next step. It is a constant battle. Ever heard of buyer’s remorse? I know that feeling all too well. On the positive side, Aries tend to be great leaders and do not need outside motivation.

The element for Aries is fire. This one makes me laugh because I do enjoy anything fire related: bonfires, fire pits, huge shrub-burning fires. Looking into a fire puts me into a meditative state and relaxes me. Most people who know me are aware of my fire fascination.

I once set the grass on fire around my blueberries just to watch it spread and eat up all the bad weeds and dead thatch. My husband stood back and shook his head.

If you are an Aries, you may be like me and never watch a movie twice or read a book more than once. What is the point if you know the ending? I admit needing to be challenged. Once I’ve accomplished a new skill or reached a goal, I’m ready to move on. This is one of the reasons that I look forward to retirement. I envision working at all sorts of odd jobs, hopefully garden related, and learning new skills. I wonder if this is why I move plants, tear out plants, or plant new plants? I like to see changes in my landscape. Even better, I dream of starting from scratch with a piece of untouched land and molding it into my vision or into whatever might work today.

Impulsive, remember?

Why do we think that we need something such as a horoscope to tell us what and who we are? We all have the power to shape ourselves into the persons that we want to be. Try writing your own summary. Sit down and write out what you want to be, to accomplish, to pursue. Write out the attributes that you would like to improve and those you want to subdue. Put this summary in a place where you can read it daily. Perhaps read it out loud and then think on it during the day. As usual, my lifelong pursuit is to be a better Bible student and a better example to others around me. This includes thinking before I speak and assuming the best about others. Bettering ourselves isn’t always easy, but it is a noble challenge and one that I am up to. How about you?

Until next time — Happy Gardening!

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by Joanna Radford

Preparing for Spring Timing is important when we want to control weeds in our yards or prune shrubs for their maximum potential.

A good rule of thumb is to apply pre-emergent weed control from the time forsythia begins to show their brilliant yellow flowers to when the dogwoods bloom. Soil temperatures are warm enough for herbicides to be effective and it is just before weed seeds begin to germinate.

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March is also a great time to prune and shape up broadleaf evergreens such as hollies, boxwood, and rhododendron. They are more susceptible to winter injury than narrow leaf (needle) evergreens. Waiting until late winter and early spring is the ideal pruning time. If shrubs are overgrown, it is best to prune them gradually over several years. Try not to prune off more than onethird of the shrub at one time. When pruning think of thinning and renewal methods, not shearing or buzz cutting. You are trying to promote internal growth, reduce winter injury, and promote the natural form of the plant. When you selectively remove Gourmet Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches certain branches, air and sunlight is able to reach the center of the Brunch day on Saturdays! plant. This is goodServed for theDaily–all plant’s growth.

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Now is an excellent time to control crabgrass by applying a preemergent herbicide. Some herbicides will manage germinating crabgrass seed in an established turf, but most only work for 45 to 60 days. Longer control can be maintained if the application is split. Apply the pre-emergent at the lowest rate listed for the product, and then apply again 30 to 45 to 60 days later. The product label should have information on the longevity of the material. This will help determine when re-application is needed.

Most of the products will need to be watered in within a day or two after application or the sunlight will break them down. Other products (such as Barricade) will give control from 90 to 100 days.

These products are more expensive.

Weeds visible in yards now are winter annual weeds that like cooler temperatures. They will begin to die when warmer weather appears.

Until then, many homeowners struggle with their invasion. Some of the most common ones are henbit (exhibits a pretty purple flower), chickweed (forms a mat but is easily pulled up by hand), wild garlic (looks much like wild onion), and Carolina geranium (also called cranesbill). When weeds occur in small numbers it is easy to pull or dig to remove the entire plant, including the roots.

Where weeds occur in large numbers or are difficult to control, herbicides can be used to manage weed growth while cultural practices are improved to develop healthier grass.

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Hope Springs Eternal Ah, what a week it was. Have you ever had one of those weeks where you can’t seem to do anything right? I (usually) have the best of intentions, but sometimes I can’t seem to please anyone. I could bore you with the details, but the individual stories aren’t that interesting. It was the combined forces, like a perfect storm in winter, which conspired to frustrate and set me off.

I’ll be honest, I don’t handle criticism or rejection well. This week’s frustration led me to think about the many times that I’d been frustrated by rejection. Those thoughts led me to the times when I absolutely deserved to be rejected. Which led me to think about my failures, those times when I’d let others down or hurt them. The truth is, the list of my failures and bad choices is really long. In fact, I once typed out a list of them and when I got to a fourth page, single-spaced, I figured enough was enough! The last item on my list was a dejected, “Failure at everything…”

Now I’m not looking for you to agree that I’m a failure. Nor am I looking for moral support. There is a time for honesty, and I’ll admit I struggle with the failures of my past. In fact, I’ve sometimes relived them so vividly that I broke out in a cold sweat from the embarrassment of something stupid I’d done years ago. How pathetic is that for a memory?

This honesty thing isn’t all bad though. The most important thing I realized is that I can’t balance the scales in my favor. I’m talking about the scales of justice. No matter how hard I try, no matter the good intentions, the random acts of kindness or good works that I do, I can’t balance the scales of justice. That side of the scale that’s weighted down with my failures and stupidity is slammed down hard on the table — there are too many failures and no way to erase or redeem them. Add in the collateral damage to the people that I’ve hurt and it’s frightening — lives forever changed and wounded. It’s simply impossible to balance.

Or is it?

As I mulled over my Failures List, I found myself unable to hit the “Save File” button.

I just couldn’t save it. It was then, while my hands paused over the keyboard, that, I felt more than heard a voice quietly say, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Now I’d heard that before and I got out my phone and Googled it. It turns out those words were spoken

by Jesus in answer to his closest disciple’s question, “Who then can be saved?”

(Matthew 19:25-26).

Hope humbly then, with trembling pinions soar Wait the great teacher Death, and God adore!

What future bliss, he gives not thee to know But gives that hope to be thy blessing now Hope springs eternal in the human breast Man never is, but always to be blest The soul, uneasy and confin’d from home Rests and expatiates in a life to come An Essay on Man — Alexander Pope

You know what, I believe what Jesus said way back then applies to me even now.

Those words of hope — of God able to do the impossible — they are my only hope.

They are my only chance to leave my past behind, let go of that bitter pronouncement of “Failure at everything…,” and move on to a new life that God has for me: one of purpose and meaning, and with fewer regrets.

The apostle Paul said it so well, “What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!” (Romans 7:24-25).

King David also was a man like us, given to temptation, failure, and sin, but his words can give us the same hope he had, hope in a loving, faithful, forgiving God in whom we can put our trust: Psalm 103: 8-17 The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities.

For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust.

The life of mortals is like grass, they flourish like a flower of the field; the wind blows over it and it is gone, and its place remembers it no more. But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children…”

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Northern Hospital of Surry County now offers breakthrough breastcancer screening technology—called the Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exam — to residents of Mount Airy and surrounding communities. The addition of this sophisticated diagnostic tool positions Northern Hospital as the only provider in Surry County — and the three surrounding counties of Stokes, Yadkin and Patrick (VA) — to offer state-of-the-art 3D mammography to patients.

“From a patient’s perspective, there should be no significantly noticeable difference between a 2D and 3D breast exam, except that the 3D exam may take a few minutes longer,” says Tammy Branch, Mammography Coordinator at Northern Hospital. “After entering the dedicated Mammography Suite, patients are escorted to one of two warmlydecorated procedural rooms where the 20-minute screening exam is given by a certified technician,” she explains softly. “The whole point of Three-dimensional (3D) imaging of the breast provides a greater level mammography is to detect cancer at its earliest sign, and 3D imaging of detail than traditional two-dimensional (2D) imaging,” says Michael gives us the best option, to date, to detect suspicious nodules or tumors Leonard, Director of Imaging Services for Northern Hospital. By creating in any kind of breast tissue – fatty or dense.” a multi-layered view of the breast from many different angles, 3D images increase the detection of invasive breast cancers while also reducing the number of frightening ‘false positive’ results. Additionally, 3D images can more accurately distinguish an abnormality in particularly dense breast tissue – which is good news for the 40-50% of women who have dense breasts. Indeed, Northern Hospital’s newly-acquired Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exam is currently the only mammogram that is FDAapproved as superior for dense breasts.

“As a major provider of breast health care, Northern Hospital is pleased to provide patients access to this significantly enhanced diagnostic capability – which now supplements our full range of breast-cancer screening options,” adds Leonard.

Early Detection & Self-Referral Early detection remains the best line-of-defense in the fight against breast cancer, which is estimated to affect this year more than 330,080 American women – the majority of whom (266,120) will be newly-diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and the rest (63,960) with non-invasive breast cancer. To encourage early detection, the American Cancer Society Mammography Coordinator at Northern Hospital, recommends annual mammograms for women 40 to 54 years old; and Tammy Branch points to the screen during an exam. biennial exams (once every two years) for women between the ages of 55 and 79. Younger women are also encouraged to get mammograms Northern Hospital’s Mammography Suite is certified by the FDA and regularly if their family history, genetics, or other factors put them at accredited by the American College of Radiology for 3D imaging and higher risk for the development of breast cancer. meeting all requirements of the national Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA). The hospital’s three specialized technicians have Whereas most medical diagnostic procedures require a physician’s all received advanced training in the use of 3D imaging. order, individuals may request a screening mammogram for themselves, provided they follow FDA guidelines by arranging to have a report of the Tammy Branch and her dedicated team are comfortable helping patients screening results sent to a qualified medical professional, who will then understand the difference between the two types of mammography review the results with the individual. “The state of North Carolina is a exams (2D versus 3D) so that they may make an informed decision. ‘self-requesting’ state,” explains Michael Leonard, “which means that “The most important thing is to get screened for breast cancer; and we patients may independently contact a provider of mammography services are delighted to be able to now offer patients access to the most advanced [such as Northern Hospital] to request an exam.” At Northern Hospital, form of breast-cancer screening with the Genius™ 3D Mammography™ patients would be given a choice between having a traditional 2D exam exam,” she adds. (also called a digital exam) or the more sophisticated and pricier Genius™ 3D Mammography™ exam. “Given the complex algorithms For more information or to schedule a 3D mammography exam, and proprietary nature of the software and hardware used to create the call Northern Hospital at 336-783-8400 or visit our website at 3D images, the cost is higher — but most major insurers, including www.northernhospital.com/3D .

Medicare, now cover the additional cost of this enhanced technology,” says Leonard.

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home, farm, & garden

Fleas, Ticks, and Tapeworms, Oh My!

I would hazard a guess that you’re familiar with fleas and ticks — those nasty little creatures that make their home on and feed from our pets and potentially us. However, you might not be familiar with the numerous problems they can cause and diseases they may transmit to your pets.

Both fleas and ticks take a blood meal from the hosts on which they spend part of the adult portion of their life-cycle. During this feeding, they can spread various pathogens which they may be carrying. Some by Sarah Southard, DVM of the more well-known diseases include Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease, both transmitted by ticks. These diseases can affect dogs, with some of the more common symptoms including fever, lethargy, decreased appetite, joint pain, and lameness. The symptoms can be severe. I have had multiple owners report they suspect a car hit their dog because of the pain and lameness. Upon examination and testing, we find that the dog in fact has Lyme disease. When caught early, Lyme and Rocky Mountain spotted fever can be treated with an extended course of antibiotics.

Haemobartonella is another fairly commonly diagnosed problem.

Fleas most commonly transmit this organism to cats. It affects the red blood cells and can cause severe anemia, which may require a blood transfusion to resolve.

Fleas are also an intermediate host for tapeworms in both dogs and cats. When pets inadvertently ingest a flea during normal grooming, they can become infected with tapeworms. Tapeworms are internal parasites that steal nutrients from the infected animal.

While the transfer is not direct from pets to humans, under the right conditions, tapeworms can be transmitted to humans.

Flea allergy dermatitis is another common problem. This is a skin condition caused by an allergy to flea saliva. It is very uncomfortable for the animal and requires both direct treatment of the problem area and resolution of the flea infestation to heal. http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio210/s2012/dorshors_jaco/reproduction.htm These are just a few of the many problems caused by fleas and ticks. The good news is that there are many choices available to prevent and control flea and tick infestation on your pet. From monthly spot-on treatments to oral options, surely one available will prove acceptable to you and your pet! Speak with your pet’s veterinarian to determine the best alternative for your pet based on their age, health status, and lifestyle. Administration of a simple flea and tick preventive is far easier and cheaper than the required treatment for the nasty diseases that these parasites may transmit to your pets or you!

Disclaimer: Surry Living does not

provide medical or behavioral advice.

The contents of this magazine, including text, graphics, images and other material, are intended for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your veterinarian or other qualified animal healthcare provider with any questions that you may have regarding the medical condition of your pet. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something that you have read in Surry Living Magazine.

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out & about often enjoy re-visiting our own childhood memories vicariously through this farm. And, it is a great value when you consider the recreational aspect relative to other competing attractions, such as movies and malls.”

Again the date is Saturday, March 31. Gates open at 8 AM. The event is from 9 AM until 4 PM. There will be three drop times. 9 AM, 12 PM & 3 PM. Cost for the event is $7.00 online and $10.00 at the gate.

Children 2 and under are free.

An Easter Egg Helicopter Drop?!

Alpha & Omega Corn maze will host their 3rd annual Helicopter Easter Egg Drop. More than 20,000 plastic eggs will fall out of the sky on Saturday, March 31st in what will look like a shower of Skittles. The children will move through the grass like vacuum cleaners on legs. As the crowd of children descend on areas designated for individual age groups, their movements mimic an organized stampede.

Check out our Facebook page or our website @ alphaomegacornmaze.com for posts & updates on special events. Feel free to contact us at 336-466-5402.

Saturday, March 31 will mark the third year that Alpha & Omega Corn Maze has coordinated the effort as a way to reach out to the local community and provide a fun family event.

Pastor Kenny Pardue with Union Baptist Church will share the Easter story of the Resurrection before the egg hunt begins. Our very own Thumper the Easter Bunny along with Sweet Frog & the Chick-fil-A Cow will be making appearances.

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Explore this 20-acre agritourism complex with the farm consisting of: Helicopter Egg Hunt, (3 drop times for your convenience), Corn Cob Express, Corn Box, Picnic Pavilion, See Saws, Tug of War, Animal Acres, Pipe World, Bounce Pillow, custom corn shaped bounce pad, corn hole & lots of Photo Opportunities.

We have a full snack bar of concessions serving a delicious breakfast menu including our famous bunny pancakes, sausage biscuits, ham biscuits, popcorn, soft drinks, coffee and hot chocolate.

Indoor restroom facilities are on site.

Customer’s post they are drawn to farms like this as they search for a wholesome and unique outdoor activity for their whole family. “This type of recreation is educational for our kids, and we as parents Notice: This is a paid advertisement for Alpha and Omega Corn Maze, Hamptonville, NC 16 • SURRY LIVING March 2018 Issue

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out & about VisitTheYadkinValley.com exploreelkin.com

The HERITAGE CENTER It started with a vision, and a need — An update on the Heritage Center on 257 Standard Street, Elkin, NC In 2012 the Town of Elkin worked with local leaders and the owners of what then was known as the Smith Phillips property, a then abandoned lumber and building supply store on over three acres, to purchase the property. The hope and the vision was to create a facility that would wear many hats and cover many needs under one roof.

For years prior to this purchase, there was talk of the need to capitalize on Elkin’s National Park asset, the Overmountain Victory Trail. That vision and what it could mean for our town of 4,000 to hang the National Park symbol out on the welltraveled I-77 corridor, to bring people into community and downtown, soon evolved into a much bigger and overarching project – checking many boxes of need. The project to accomplish these goals became known as the Yadkin Valley Heritage Arts and Trails Center.

In 2013 the community participated in a 3-day design and development workshop centered on the uses and sustainability of the property. The community reaffirmed the vision, and the need for a center that had multiple roles, and one focused on telling the stories of what it is like to live here, and the opportunities our area and economic community have to offer. This past November, the community came together again to revisit the planned vision, and reaffirm the topics that need to be covered, and embrace the multiple roles the center will play for the future of our economic vitality.

assets, opportunities and quality of life that Elkin and the Yadkin Valley has to offer, in a format that creates an impactful and lasting impression for each user of the Center. The Center will be a place where employers, small business owners and potential new employees and residents, can gain a thorough insight to the region, and will support all their investigative needs into the area; it will provide an outlet to complement an employer’s own recruiting efforts.

In achieving that Mission, the Center will display stories of our textile and furniture heritage, but equally display the current opportunities and benefits of residing in the area, especially targeted towards young professionals. To assist with this interior and exterior programming phase, the Town has contracted with Design Dimensions, LLC out of Raleigh to plan, layout and design the exhibit pieces that will tell those stories.

“We are embarking on an exciting phase of this project. The phase where we get to see all the things we are so proud of about living in this area, come to life and take shape in a way that we can show them off to everyone in one dramatic place,” stated Mrs. Leslie Schlender, Economic Developer for the Town of Elkin and Project Manager for this project. “We are thrilled to be working with Design Dimensions who have brought other projects to life similar to ours in very creative and innovative ways. They are working with us to not only highlight all we have to offer in this region, but to do it in a way that in itself makes a lasting impression on any user of the Center.”

After the exhibit designs are finalized, a final fundraising phase will take place to fund the building and installation of the exhibits. The hope is that several pieces can be funded with grants organizations may already have in place, and also through the sponsorship of pieces by local and regional businesses. The hope is that by the summer of 2018 enough pieces have been funded to do a significant install, enabling the facility to be occupied by the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce as planned. This Center will provide the Chamber with an extremely beneficial and high profile location in which to transform, expand and evolve their services as they see fit as well.

Complementing all these uses, the Center will also create a hub for cultural arts activities through the hosting of Surry Community College’s cultural arts program. So be it artistic learning, small business learning or just learning about the benefits of starting a business here or moving here, the Center will handle it all.

As an overview the Mission of the building is outlined below: To create a destination experience for residents and visitors of the area so they may gain a complete understanding of the broad 18 • SURRY LIVING March 2018 Issue

For more information on the Yadkin Valley Heritage, Arts and Trails Center, call Leslie Schlender, Town of Elkin at 336-794-6468.

out & about

What is BizFest?

BizFest is a business expo that includes exhibitors, a seminar, and a business-after-hours event to celebrate and increase awareness of products and services that are offered, or created, in Surry County. We look forward to bringing our business leaders together to create more opportunities. Increase your referrals in Surry County and support growth in our local economy!

Open to the Public on April 12 from 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM Exhibitors Should Register at www.surryedp.com For more event information, call Emily at 336.401.9900 or email surryedp@surry.net

This year’s BizFest event will be held at

The Liberty 222 East Main Street Elkin, North Carolina.

The BizFest schedule of activities is as follows:

Kick‐Off Celebration: 12:00—1:30 WorkForce Unlimited and The Small Business Center at Surry Community College presents Amanda Pearce and Marie Palacious with Funding for Good to facilitate an interactive session on Successful Partnerships. The title, “Competing or Collaborating?

Keeping the Community in Mind and Dollars in Hand,” perfectly describes the dilemma so many small businesses face today. Our goal will be to explore ways to grow your business through innovative partnerships across diverse business sectors. Many business owners struggle with finding new ways to grow their business, how to find needed services, and how to engage partners to strengthen their work.

Join us for this interactive session and learn new ways to think about partnerships that will help you stretch and grow in new directions as you and your business evolve. Sponsored by:

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Show Floor Activities: 1:30—6:00 Business‐to‐business opportunities will take place on the show floor beginning at 1:30 until 6:00. This is an opportunity for exhibitors to showcase and increase Brought to you by: awareness of their products and services to fellow business professionals.

Business-After-Hours: 4:00—6:00 Duke Energy and the Town of Elkin will host a Business After Hours to wrap up a great day of Additional Sponsors: celebrating business with our exhibitors and business leaders from around the county. The exhibitor booths will remain open during this time to allow additional networking opportunities.

A business expo that includes exhibitors, Kick‐Off Celebration/ Seminar and business after hours to celebrate and increase SURRY 2018 Issue • 19 awareness of products and services offered, or LIVING created March in Surry County.

out & about Join us for the 9th Annual

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SURRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 630 South Main Street Dobson, NC 27017

$5,000 IN PRIZES Event Schedule Friday, April 6, 2018 Square Dance: 7 – 10 PM

$5 Admission Kids 12 & under are free; Dance led by two well-known local old time bands.

Saturday, April 7, 2018 Fiddlers Convention

$5 General Admission Free for contestants and Kids 12 & under

www.surryoldtime.com If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2018 Convention, contact the Foothill Arts Council at 336.835.2025 20 • SURRY LIVING March 2018 Issue

out & about of the music of his ancestors. His great-grandfather was from Ireland, and when O’Brien started playing Bluegrass and fiddle tunes, he realized that Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass music and Irish and Scottish music were all closely related.

by Cindy Baucom

THE INFLUENCE OF THE IRISH ON BLUEGRASS With March being the month we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, I want to remember the influence of the Irish culture on Bluegrass music. Bluegrass has its roots in Scottish, Welsh, English, African-American, and Irish music. The Scotch-Irish made a particular impression on this unique style of music. You will find that many of the geographic areas where Bluegrass is popular are rich with Scotch-Irish heritage.

O’Brien has recorded with two Irish groups, the Chieftains and Altan.

He has also played with Irish music legend Paul Brady, whom he met through Irish vocalist Maura O’Connell. (I have had the pleasure of working with O’Connell at Merlefest a few times over the years.)

Music in the Carolinas and the Appalachian Mountains owes a tremendous debt to the Scotch-Irish pioneers who settled here during the 18th and 19th centuries. The Ulster Province of Ireland music created the framework essential for old-time string band music. From the cabins of the Blue Ridge to the textile mills, the Carolina foothills and beyond, this heartfelt music has transformed the culture of America and the world— and our corner of the world right here in the musical foothills of North Carolina.

Bill Monroe, known as the “Father of Bluegrass Music,” grew up listening to fiddle tunes from older relatives who were of English, Scottish, and Scotch-Irish descent.

A strong parallel exists between the music of Ireland and the Bluegrass music of America. For example, the traditional Irish folk song, “The Black Velvet Band,” was adapted in the U.S. and become “The Girl in the Blue Velvet Band.” This tune, recorded by Bluegrass artists such as Mac Wiseman and Doc Watson, is also famous as an Irish drinking tune!

“Down in the Willow Garden” is another example of an Irish folk tune made popular in Bluegrass music by Bill Monroe’s older brother, Charlie Monroe.

Like in Irish music, the Bluegrass musicians take turns playing the melody and improvising around it with the others providing the accompaniment. Most often in a Bluegrass band, you will find the core instruments of mandolin, guitar, banjo, and upright bass, along with fiddle and dobro.

The multi-talented Tim O’Brien, who recently performed in downtown Elkin at the Reeves Theater, is a major practitioner

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out & about

Pete Carroll

We celebrate our dear friend O. G. Pete Carroll, who along with his beloved wife Myrtle Bledsoe Carroll, dedicated every day to complement each other and to seek and find ways to serve God, their

by Gary York Copeland, N.C. community, families, friends, and countless worthy causes. Pete and Myrtle met at a Gospel singing at Copeland School in 1939, were married December 20, 1945, and they honored one another for 64 years.

Myrtle and Pete were blessed with their son, Dr. Dennis Carroll. A graduate of Surry Central High School, he received his B.A. from High Point University and his Ph.D. from UNC-Greensboro. Dennis is the academic dean and provost at High Point University. His family includes his wife, Connie; son, Bruce, and wife, Sarah; grandchildren, Emma and Sadie; and daughter, Dr. Kelly Carroll. Pete beams with joy as he shares his gratitude for his family.

Wife Charlotte and I met Pete and Myrtle while visiting their Senior Citizens Club at the Copeland Ruritan Club on Wednesday, November 20, 2001. We were attracted by Myrtle’s incredible rendition of Gospel songs on the piano. She was an accomplished pianist and enjoyed her musical ministry, as did her audience. Pete and I became instant friends as he shared knowing every member of my family and memories of the York Oil Fish Fry staged in the early 50s by the Copeland Ruritan Club at the Copeland High School. Pete’s recall of facts, dates, and names was phenomenal.

In 1944 Pete served our U.S. Army in the Battle of the Bulge in Germany. One of Pete’s favorite memories was a trip to Washington D.C. on a Veterans Honor Flight to visit the World War II Memorial. Fellow Veteran Kermit Draughn was Pete’s day-long sponsor and buddy and provided transportation to and from PTI Airport. Pete always shared his gratitude for Kermit’s concern and kindness.

In 1962, Pete joined the Copeland Masonic Lodge. He was the last surviving Charter Member of the Copeland Ruritan Club and was the oldest living Ruritan in America. He joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church in1931.

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On January 19, nearly a hundred family members and friends celebrated Pete’s 102nd birthday at King’s Town & Country Restaurant. Among the special honorees was Carol Edwards, Pete’s nine-year personal caregiver. She says, “Pete was the dad I never had and I’m the daughter he never had.”

She was totally devoted to Pete’s wellness and recovery.

Robyn Bohannon of Mallard Ridge Assisted Living on Hwy. 150 south of Winston-Salem helped Pete every day. They had a special bonding. She says, “Pete was my favorite client. I checked on him every hour. His humility and love were unique and endearing. He made my role enjoyable.”

In my visits to the Copeland Seniors, to his home, to Arbor Ridge, and to Mallard Ridge, I found that Pete was the mostpopular guest. He saw the good in others, a silver lining in every storm, a light at the end of every tunnel, and a glimmer of hope in all despair. Lament, regret, worry, and disparaging thoughts were never part of Pete’s demeanor. Pete said, “We grew up poor, without a dad, and with many years of hopeless despair, and I never had enough material goods to reflect on the have-nots. Myrtle, Dennis, and I had a good life. I had a marvelous wife, Dennis brings us only happiness, and our friends and community provided us wonderful opportunity and gifts. People are good, righteous, and hopeful. I thank you for your visit. You bring me good news and hope. God blessed me with great family, friends, and caregivers. Please remember to pray for me – the best part of your visit is your prayer before you leave. See you next time.”

Pete Carroll passed from this life on Friday, February 10 and his earthly body lays at rest beside his beloved Myrtle at New Home Church of Christ. His soul on the other hand journeyed on and no doubt heard these famous words from Matthew 25:21 – “Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.” Farewell good and faithful servant. All is well, all is well.

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Colon Cancer Awareness March Madness is soon approaching, but do you know that March is also Colon Cancer Awareness Month?

The American Cancer Society has predicted 140,000 new cases of colorectal cancer this year, the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women.

Sadly, over 50,000 patients expected to die, making it the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. The overall lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is about 5 percent.

The most important fact, though, is that colorectal cancer is usually curable up to 90 percent of the time when it is diagnosed early. This occurs when the cancer does not involve the surrounding lymph nodes and is contained within the wall of the colon. Unfortunately, in the United States, only about 60 percent of people take advantage of the opportunity to have a screening colonoscopy. This may be due to many factors, including unawareness that testing through insurance or wellness programs is available.

The National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable has proposed a goal that 80 percent of all Americans be screened in 2018. Meeting this goal would prevent near 200,000 colon deaths in the next twenty years, and could save 10,000 lives this year alone.

Ninety percent of all colorectal cancers occur in people older than 50, but rectal cancer is now being diagnosed more frequently at ages 30 to 40. About 75 percent of all colorectal cancers occur without any risk factors or symptoms. Risk factors such as inflammatory bowel disease, positive family history of colon cancer or colonic polyps, obesity, excessive tobacco and alcohol use are predictors for an increased likelihood of colorectal cancer.

Patients with these risk factors are not candidates for home screening kits as Cologuard. Cologuard has a false positive rate of 13 percent, which means that the test mistakenly reads a positive result for 13 of every 100 patients. Moreover, Cologuard only detects polyps

greater than 1 centimeter 42 percent of the time, and only 65 percent of the time if a polyp is larger than 2-3 centimeters, a size that is quite large and unusual.

Based on this data, the test is much less sensitive in finding polyps when compared to colonoscopy.

Recently, a blood test has been introduced for average risk individuals who are unwilling to undergo a colonoscopy. This blood test, called Epi proColon, detects alterations in colorectal cancer tumor cells through a biomarker named Septin 9 that these cells shed into the bloodstream. Unfortunately, this test identifies cancers only 68 percent of the time, and only detects colon cancer, not polyps.

As gastroenterologists, we are trying to prevent colorectal cancer by removing premalignant polyps. It is often TOO LATE to stop the progression into cancer when these genetic blood tests come back positive and the patient undergoes a colonoscopy to confirm the findings and identify where the cancer is located.

Colonoscopy remains the GOLD STANDARD for detecting colon polyps and cancers. It is the only available test that can visually detect a polyp and remove it during the exam.

Before a colonoscopy is performed, it is most important to speak to a medical provider to discuss the test in detail as well as answer a questionnaire listing medications being taken, including herbal products. Our patients rely on us to educate them concerning a procedure that can possibly save their lives or, if complications exist, may potentially harm them. Certain herbal products and medications can cause significant bleeding after a polyp is removed and must be brought to the medical provider’s attention. This pre-test exam may also reveal a disease process that had not been identified due to not having seen a provider recently.

Unfortunately, some other doctors and institutions disregard the importance of reviewing a patient’s medical history and performing a physical examination prior to deciding to schedule a colonoscopy. Ignoring that critical step may result in a potential side effect that might have been preventable. It is the medical provider’s ultimate responsibility to decide whether the patient is an acceptable candidate to have the procedure performed.

The day before the exam, a patient is asked to take a preparation that cleanses the colon of waste material.

This enables the doctor to examine the colonic walls for possible colonic polyps or abnormalities. It is extremely important that the patient understands that he or she must complete the preparation as directed. The patient

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then reports to the endoscopy suite where the patient will again be asked multiple questions and examined by the physician.

The patient is then brought to the endoscopy suite, where he or she is made comfortable with safe sedation, and an instrument called a colonoscope is gently inserted into the rectum and passed through the colon. Air is placed into the colon to distend the many colonic folds, enabling the doctor to see possible polyps. If a polyp is identified, a biopsy forceps or snare is typically used to remove it. There is a very small risk of bleeding from the polypectomy site if the patient follows the physician’s instructions to avoid certain medications, herbal products, or aspirin products.

After the examination is completed, the patient is observed in the recovery area for approximately 30 minutes. The patient is then discharged home with a responsible individual and advised to eat a light meal after the anesthesia. A follow-up appointment will allow for discussing the results of the colonoscopy, including whether polyps were removed.

I have found that it is vitally important to review a patient’s test results, including the histology, which is the type of polyp that the patient had removed. A patient appreciates when a doctor or other medical provider

discusses those results in a comprehensible and useful way. The patient is more likely to be compliant with the provider’s instructions to return for a future colonoscopy if he or she understands the process. It is these experiences with patients that I remember and fully appreciate that the word doctor means teacher.

As medical providers, it is our responsibility to teach our patients about their illnesses and conditions so that they can improve their own health with continued guidance and knowledge. Hopefully in the future, we will be able to eliminate colon cancer from devastating the lives of our friends and family members.

We would be happy to help you become more aware of colon cancer risk and discuss your individual screening needs. Please call our office us at 336-719-7993 to schedule an appointment. Rockford Digestive Health is the first and only accredited ambulatory surgical center in Surry County, providing specialty care to residents of Surry County and the surrounding areas of North Carolina and southern Virginia.

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The “ACC” Brackets: Awareness of Colon Cancer 50 Year Old Person Healthy, No Family History, No Symptoms

Screening (Wellness) Colonoscopy

Normal Colonoscopy; no polyps noted, normal colonic mucosa, no ulcerations

Male or Female who feels sick with abdominal pain, weight loss, or rectal bleeding Diagnostic Colonoscopy

Further medical workup: Physical exam, lab work, CT imaging

Colon Polyps found and removed

Premalignant polyps found: repeat Colonoscopy every 1-5 years

10 Year repeat Colonoscopy

50 Year Old Person Healthy, No Symptoms, but Positive History for Colon Cancer Mother had colon cancer at age 70

Screening Colonoscopy at age 40 or 10 years before age of relative affected with colon cancer Example: If a brother had colon cancer at age 45; the sister’s colonoscopy should be performed at age 35

Benign Hyperplasctic

Left side of Colon: repeat Colonoscopy every 10 years

No polyps found: repeat Colonoscopy every 5 years

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Benign or no polyps found: repeat Colonoscopy every 5 years

Right side of Colon: repeat Colonoscopy every 5 to 10 years

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out & about The Tom Dooley Project 2018 marks the 150th anniversary of Tom Dooley’s trial and his demise in Statesville, NC. Tom’s story ended in Statesville with his public hanging on May 1868 for the murder of Laura Foster; A murder he may or may have committed. His attorney in Statesville was Zebulon Vance and he was convicted on circumstantial evidence.

Times were hard in Wilkes county, during the turbulent aftermath of the Civil War. People were stretched to their limits and in Tom’s case, his childhood sweetheart, Ann Foster Melton, was married to another man. Ann was planning to stay married and continue seeing Tom. Ann and Tom had been together from an early age and nothing, not the war, not her marriage had kept them apart, until Tom took up with Laura Foster to make Ann jealous. In traditional versions of the story, Laura was expecting Tom’s baby and Tom said he would marry her. They were going to meet at the Old Bates Place and elope. Then Laura disappeared. Months later she was found in a shallow grave, stabbed through the heart.

Tom and Ann were already in jail in Wilkesboro A great deal of controversy surrounded the case at the time. National publicity from newspapers like The New York Times sensationalized the story. Many oral traditions were passed down regarding the occurrences surrounding the murder. Tom Dooley’s story became a folk legend. A poem written Thomas Land shortly after Tom’s death became a murder ballad. Recorded first in 1929 by G.B. Grayson and Henry Whittier, Frank Proffitt recorded the song in 1940 for song hunters Frank and Ann Warner. The ballad was passed along and became a hit for the Kingston Trio in 1958, reportedly selling more than six million copies. This recording is credited as starting the 1960’s Folk Revival. Tom Dooley, once again, became a household name.

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The Tom Dooley Project is in its second year and focused on the events leading up to the historic trial of Tom Dooley for the 1866 murder of Laura Foster.

The presentation includes selected scenes from the play “Tom Dooley a Wilkes County Legend” written by Karen Reynolds, adapted, by with her permission, to be performed in Statesville.

The drama, in two acts, presents Tom’s story starting in Wilkes county with the murder, entanglement with Anne Melton and the end of Tom’s story in Statesville, NC. The Tom Dooley Project is presented and produced by the staff of WAME Radio, 92.9FM/550AM Real Country, Statesville’s local, hometown station. The cast is made up of local actors and volunteers. Performances take place in the historic Iredell County Courthouse, built in 1899. The courtroom is handicapped accessible.

All performances feature live music to help tell Tom’s story. The music includes bluegrass, traditional Appalachian folk music, Piedmont blues and gospel performed before and as part of the play. Third Creek Bluegrass and Wicker and Jones are back for the second year.

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simply delicious

by Carmen Long

Freezer Facts

A freezer is a wonderful home appliance. Celebrate Frozen Food Month during the month of March as we think about the many benefits of utilizing your freezer to save time and money.

• Cook once and eat twice. Cook enough at one meal to freeze part for a later meal. This works great for foods cooked on the grill. For example, when you are grilling chicken, grill enough to eat, plus extra which can be frozen and used later for chicken salads, chicken quesadillas, chicken soups, or casseroles.

• Freeze fresh fruits and vegetables when they are in season or on sale for later use. Berries are the easiest. Just wash, spread on a tray or cookie sheet and put in the freezer. I like to line my cookies sheets with wax paper or freezer paper so that when the berries are frozen solid, it is easy to pick up the paper and pour the berries into a freezer bag. Have bananas that are past your preferred degree of ripeness? Peel and put into a freezer bag. Frozen berries and bananas are perfect for use in smoothies or quick breads.

Try this quick and easy recipe, which can be made with several ingredients from your freezer.

CHICKEN SALSA SOUP Ingredients • 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn • 3 ½ cups cooked black beans or 2 (15 oz.) cans of beans rinsed and drained

• Commercially frozen fruits and vegetables are harvested and preserved at their peak ripeness, making them similar to fresh foods in nutritional value. The fact that they are they’re washed and ready to go is a real time saver. An added benefit is little waste, only pour from the bag what you will use.

• Freeze grains. Like the flavor of brown rice, but not how long it has to cook? Cook multiple servings and then freeze in one- or two-cup portions, which can be thawed and heated for use in stir-fry, soups, or as a side dish. Breads can also be frozen to avoid having it go to waste. Packaging in a freezer bag and not leaving in the freezer too long will result in a more satisfactory product.

• Cooked dried beans are delicious, but we may not need a whole slow cooker full at one time. Divide the cooked beans into smaller containers and freeze until needed.

• 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken • 2 cups (16 oz.) mild, chunky salsa • 4 cups low sodium, chicken broth • Pepper to taste • Grated cheddar cheese (optional) – note: Cheese can also be frozen.

Directions 1. Combine the corn, beans, chicken, salsa, and broth in a large saucepan.

2. Bring to boil, then reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.

3. Season to taste with pepper.

4. Top with grated cheese if desired.

FOOD SAFETY TIPS:

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Don’t let soup stay at room temperature for more than two hours.

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Divide leftover soup into small, shallow containers and refrigerate.

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Eat soup within three to four days or freeze it.

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Heat leftover soup until it is 165 degrees and steaming hot. Not just warm.

simply delicious

with Rynn Hennings

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The Sweet Life

arch is full of spring promise! What better way to usher in spring than with a Key lime cake, complete with a white chocolate citrus sauce drizzled over the top? This recipe is for a dense one-layer cake made with olive oil. It has a bold citrus taste that is enhanced by a sauce made from white chocolate, citrus candy. It is also delicious without the sauce when eaten warm from the oven. In the Sweet Tips below, I give suggestions for the lime juice and olive oil to use, as well as a candy substitute.

KEY LIME OLIVE OIL CAKE

3. In an electric mixer bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, and lime zest, and beat on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until well combined.

4. In a large measuring cup, combine the lemon juice, milk, vanilla, and olive oil, and stir to combine.

5. Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the sugar mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.

6. Then add 1/3 of the liquid mixture and combine. Alternate the dry and liquid mixture and combine on low until all is added, combined, and the batter is smooth.

7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Tap the pan on the countertop to remove air bubbles.

8. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. The cake top will be a pale yellow.

9. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes and then turn out on a rack to finish cooling. Remove and discard the parchment paper.

LINDOR CITRUS WHITE CHOCOLATE SAUCE Ingredients • • •

2 ounces heavy cream 1 ounce Lindt Lindor Citrus Truffles, 3 candy pieces ¼ teaspoon Key lime juice

Directions 1. In a microwaveable container, heat the heavy cream for 30 seconds. The cream should be steaming hot. If not, microwave for a few more seconds.

2. Add the chocolate truffles to the hot cream. Stir until completely melted.

3. Add the Key lime juice and stir.

Ingredients • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking powder • ½ teaspoon baking soda • ½ teaspoon salt • 3 eggs, lightly beaten • 1 cup sugar • 1 teaspoon lime zest • ½ cup Key lime juice • ¼ cup milk • ½ teaspoon vanilla • ¾ cup olive oil • Parchment paper Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. Cut a parchment paper round and place in the bottom of the prepared cake pan. Also grease and flour it.

2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and set aside.

4. Pour over the cooled cake.

Sweet Tips If Key limes are unavailable, use the zest from a regular lime.

This recipe was tested with Nellie and Joe’s Famous Key West Lime Juice. You can juice regular limes to use in this recipe in place of Key limes.

Use a light or fruity olive oil. Some brands will specify for baking on their labels.

When you go to the extra step to grease and flour a parchment paper to place on top of the already prepared pan, you ensure that the cake will release from the pan without any damage.

This recipe uses brand Lindt Lindor Citrus White Chocolate Truffles in the sauce. If unavailable, substitute ⅛ cup of white chocolate chips for the truffles and increase the amount of Key lime juice to ½ teaspoon.

Did you know that Key limes are smaller than regular Persian green limes and turn yellow when they are ripe?

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MARCH 10: CAROLINA BLUE 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the Rex Theater, 113 E Grayson St, Galax MARCH 24: THE NEW HABIT & FADED TRAVELERS 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the Rex Theater, 113 E Grayson St, Galax MARCH 31: BEACH NITE BAND 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the Rex Theater, 113 E Grayson St, Galax

ELKIN: UPCOMING EVENTS

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MARCH 15, 22, 29: ARTREACH WEST 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Foothills Arts Council, 129 Church St, Elkin, NC 28621

MARCH 2-4: RAFFALDINI VINEYARDS SPRING 2018 WINE CLUB RELEASE WEEKEND 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Raffaldini Vineyards & Winery, 450 Groce Rd, Ronda, NC MARCH 3: BROWN MOUNTAIN LIGHTNING BUGS 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, RagApple Lassie Vineyards, 3724 Ragapple Lassie Ln, Boonville, NC

MARCH 10: POP-UP ARTS AND CRAFT FAIR 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, RagApple Lassie Vineyards, 3724 Ragapple Lassie Ln, Boonville, NC MARCH 17: PADDLE CLUB INFO SESSION! 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Come and learn about all the opportunities to kayak, canoe, and float on the Yadkin River.

Elkin Public Library, 111 N Front St., Elkin APRIL 12: BIZFEST - CELEBRATING BUSINESS & INNOVATION IN SURRY COUNTY 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM, The Liberty, 222 East Main St., Elkin See Page 19 of this issue of Surry Living for more information on BizFest

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DOBSON: UPCOMING EVENTS

APRIL 20–21: SPRING FOLLY This two-day festival is from Noon – 10 PM on Friday and 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM on Saturday. This family-friendly event features rides, music, and an assortment of food and craft vendors.

MAY 11, JUNE 8, JULY 13, AUG 10, SEPT 8: MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK (movie titles TBA): Come out and watch a free movie on our giant inflatable screen. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, the movie begins at nightfall. Concessions will be available for purchase before the movie begins.

MAY 14: THE SPLASH PAD @ Dobson Square Park opens for the season. Free and open daily from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM. AUGUST 7: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 5 – 8 PM in Dobson Square Park: A fun & free community event that gives citizens the opportunity to interact with local law enforcement and emergency personnel in an effort to promote strong communities. Free hot dogs, chips, and drinks are provided. See emergency personnel in action with a staged accident extrication. Other fun activities will be available as well.

SEPTEMBER 22: LATIN FESTIVAL 11– 8 PM This is the only event of its kind in Surry County. It features authentic Latin food and crafts. Live music, dancing, and activities for children.

OCTOBER 31: SPOOKTACULAR 5 – 8 PM in Dobson Square Park: Trunk-or-treating, costume contests, fun games and activities for the kids.

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PILOT MOUNTAIN: UPCOMING EVENTS Pilot Mountain Tourism Development Authority, 124 West Main Street, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041 MARCH 3: LIFELINE IGNITE! W/ SHARON FAW: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM The LifeLine Ignite is the first 3 steps of the amazing LifeLine Technique™ This is an innovative and integrated whole health system at The Art of Massage, 223 E. Main Street, 336-705-1499 MARCH 3: JOLOTAGE VERTICAL TASTING EVENT: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM $49.00 per person includes tapas dish pairings and tastings with descriptions, wine etiquette and tasting notes for beginners through advanced wine drinkers at JOLO Winery & Vineyards, 219 Jolo Winery Ln, Pilot Mountain, NC MARCH 17: STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES JOLO “PINK” VERTICAL TASTING EVENT: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM $39.00 per person includes tapas dish pairings and tastings with descriptions, wine etiquette and tasting notes for beginners through advanced wine drinkers at JOLO Winery & Vineyards, 219 Jolo Winery Ln, Pilot Mountain, NC

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MOUNT AIRY

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MOUNT AIRY: UPCOMING EVENTS THRU MARCH 24: NORTH CAROLINA IN WORLD WAR I TRAVELING EXHIBITION at the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, 301 N. Main Street, Mount Airy MARCH 1 – 3: TOMMY JARRELL FESTIVAL Featuring traditional music workshops, concerts and dance. Thursday, March 1: 4:30 PM, Old-Time Dance Lessons with Marsha Todd, 5:30 PM, Youth Fiddle & Guitar Lessons with Jim Vipperman, 7 PM, Free Old-Time Music Jam Session. Friday, March 2: Old-Time Dance featuring Slate Mountain Ramblers and Whitetop Mountain Band.

Sat, March 3: 11 AM, WPAQ Merry-Go-Round, 4 PM, Tommy Jarrell Festival Youth Competition MARCH 1 – 3: WOMEN! MOUNT AIRY OLD-TIME RETREAT Classes include fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin, flat foot dance/square dance calling, and harmony singing. There will also be clinics for old-time band, influential women in old-time music, and other topics. Registrants are free to change classes until class size limit is met. Tuition is $350 and includes classes, meals (lunch and dinner), event tickets and a t-shirt. Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ women-mount-airy-old-time-retreat-registration-38293352448 or contact Marsha Todd at 336786-7998 or marsha@surryarts.org MARCH 9: HENRY CHO 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM at Historic Earle Theatre and Old-Time Music Heritage Hall, 142 N. Main Street, Mount Airy. Henry Cho’s TV credits include appearances on NBC’s The Tonight Show, CBS’s The Late, Late, Show, and NBC’s Young Comedians Special and has worked extensively with Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Willie Nelson, Carrie Underwood, Reba and many, others.

Henry’s clean comedy is so versatile that he can headline Vegas and then tour with Michael W. Smith in the same month.

MARCH 17: COLOR YOUR HEART GLOW RUN/WALK 5K 7:15 PM at Riverside Park, 350 Riverside Dr, Mt Airy, NC. http://coloryourheart5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=4611 MARCH 24 – 26: IN THE SHADOWS OF THE MOUNTAIN Andy Griffith Playhouse – Come out for a community theater performance of In the Shadows of the Mountain. Show times will be Saturday, March 24 at 7:30 PM, Sunday, March 25 at 3 PM & Monday, March 26 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $15 per person online or by calling Surry Arts Council at (336)786-7998.

MARCH 24: EASTER EGG HUNT 10:00 AM at Westwood Park – Annual Easter Egg Hunt by Mount Airy Parks & Recreation.

MARCH 25: MAYBERRY FOOD TRUCK FEST 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Downtown Mount Airy – Enjoy Downtown as many Food Trucks line the street! Good food, live music, beer and wine.

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