Surry Living Magazine - August 2020

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CONTRIBUTORS

Gloria Brown

Gin Denton

Sheri Wren Haymore

Rynn Hennings

Gloria is co-owner of The Nest & Hive Shoppe, a home décor business in Fancy Gap, VA, as well as the former 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 who grew up in the business and worked many years as a dealer in the Yadkin Valley area, where she currently resides.

Gin is the owner of Ginger Horse Studio. Her focus is lifestyle photography, covering horse shows, weddings, concerts, and doing on location portraits. Gin graduated from the University of Findlay with an Equine Business Management degree, where she also studied music and photography. She is a member of the Mount Airy Ukulele Invasion (MAUI) and the Granite City Rock Orchestra (GRO).

Gin resides in Lowgap, NC with her family on their small horse farm.

Sheri grew up in Mt. Airy, NC, and lives thereabouts with her husband. Together they run a couple of small businesses and plan their next vacation. A graduate of High Point University, her first job was as a writer at a marketing firm—and she’s been scribbling ever since. Sheri has several suspense novels in publication and Surry Living is proud to include sequential excerpts from one of her books in each issue.

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.

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Joanna Radford

Sarah Southard

Larry VanHoose

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 whom 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.

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.

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.

Larry is the Executive Editor of Surry Living Magazine and Creative Director at Vivid Graphics in Galax, VA. He has 30+ years experience as a writer, graphic designer, and commercial photographer.

Larry and wife, Trina, have four wonderful, grown children, one awesome grandson, and they reside on a small farm just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Grayson County, VA.

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home, farm, & garden This pandemic brought back some good memories of eating in the car. Oh yes, I snack in the car on the road. A bottle of pop and a pack of nabs or a cup of coffee and a biscuit on the way to the next stop. But what I’m talking about is curb service – sitting in the car, ordering up, and then eating the whole meal while parked.

For my family, curb service meant a packed car off to Howard’s Grill or Jim’s Grill. Howard’s Grill had a big menu board for the carload to peruse and finally make up their minds. I don’t remember the drill at Jim’s, probably because we always wanted his barbeque. Jim had his own pit where he smoked the best barbeque around.

The magic of curb service was always the same no matter where we pulled in. We’d begin with a couple of rounds of “What are you going to have?” And, “Lordy, I don’t know. What are you going to get?” Then we all wound up ordering the same things we always ordered.

Usually a carhop was already standing at the driver’s window patiently waiting to at least get the drink order and promising to be right back to take our food order. If he wasn’t there, all we had to do was blow the horn. Just a honk or two had him hurrying right out. (The kids in the car usually wanted to be the ones who got to blow the horn. Huh, the things we thought were fun back then. Nowadays tell a kid they get to blow the horn as a treat and see what they say.)

Okay, back to the story. Yes, back then they hurried out to serve us. I’ll tell you this, if they didn’t hurry, Jim Pardue would have had a few words for them. And of all coincidences, it just so happens that Mr. Jim Pardue was a brother to my eighth-grade teacher, Mr. Lloyd Pardue. I told y’all about him a couple of issues ago. There’s small town USA for you.

After the clatter and clamor to get the order in, the best part was when the food came out on that tray. The driver would wind his window down, and the carhop would hook the tray on the half-down glass. Sometimes we ordered so much it took two trays and we would wind down another window so the food could be passed out faster. It was a flurry of napkins, straws, ketchup packets, and salt and pepper being passed over the seats and all around. You’ve never heard such a racket of waxed sandwich wrappers and excited chatter.

We usually saw another carload of folks we knew from somewhere, and there was excitement of seeing them out and about. After a lot of yelling hellos back and forth, we’d promise to get together sometime. During busy times it was like a regular little party in the parking lot. We were all in our own dining cars, yet we were all connected.

By the time we finished, the car hop had likely come by to check on us a couple of time because after all of that, you still had the handdipped ice cream or a milkshake to look forward to. You ordered again, then tipped, paid, and pulled away. The shakes and ice cream were for enjoying as you meandered the long way on back home.

I say let’s go out and eat in the car—even if it’s just a meandering though our memories.

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THE FIGHT FOR LIGHT

by Larry VanHoose

The struggle was real. When the emerging sprout first burst through the soil, the promise of light and life was surprisingly strong.

The growth force of the young seedling, although fragile, was a powerful, almost miraculous force – as if nothing were impossible.

The future was bright, and hope rode on the sun.

But as the young sapling grew, something got in the way and threatened its very existence. The neighbor that had at first seemed protective, supportive, and sheltering, turned out to be selfish and demanding, using its great size to block the light that promised the sapling life. When it seemed that all hope was lost, the strongest of nature’s forces – the light itself – called out to the young tree. Tendril rays of glistening yellow light filtered down through the canopy of the near-dark forest, whispering almost like fairies, or angels, “Come. Reach. Seek. Find. Be filled.”

But the fight was not over, and the enemy did its best to quench the light, block its path, steal the life-giving energy for its own.

The day came when, with a feeble yet determined thrust, the young sapling stretched out from the shadows and into the radiant light of the morning sun. O’ glorious day!

Grand as it was, the victory came at a staggering price. In its desperate bid for life, the sapling had allowed itself to be bent, reshaped, and forever changed in order to get beyond its enemy.

Changed, but in a way no one could have predicted. For you see, as it stretched its branches ever forward toward that elusive light, the light that got through gave back to it – strength, direction, even vitality. With that lifeforce came a change, a requirement as it were. The new life required, commanded even, that the young tree embrace the very enemy that had before seemed intent on its destruction. “The enemy” you see, was never really the enemy at all, only yet another life springing from darkness, seeking the light – stretching out from the shadows and into the radiant light of the morning sun.

For many this light of life seems out of reach, impossible, hopeless, a dead smoldering promise from a dead, lifeless, never-god.

LIGHT. We all need it. Crave it. In reality, we are all called to it, to Him, the giver of light, life. For many this light of life seems out of reach, impossible, hopeless, a dead smoldering promise from a dead, lifeless, never-god. But God is in truth alive, the promise is also real and is thus, that if we seek with all our strength, our heart, our very being, then maybe then, once in a while to reach the light, we may find ourselves embracing our enemies along the way? Maybe we find the light of life – as it finds us?

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart (Jeremiah 29:13 NIV).

You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike (Matthew 5:43-45 NLT).

I am writing you a new command; its truth is seen in him and in you, because the darkness is passing and the true light is already shining. Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness. Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble. But anyone who hates a brother or sister is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness. They do not know where they are going, because the darkness has blinded them (1 John 2:8-11 NIV).

These photos are of a small maple tree on the edge of our field that was shielded from the morning sun by a large pine that grows directly up against it. Through the years, the maple sapling ultimately had to wrap itself completely around the pine to stretch its branches and leaves to reach the nourishing light from the sun. As both trees grew, their roots and trunks became entangled and the two trees now, the large pine and the little maple, are permanently and inseparably locked in a growing embrace as they get light, and life, from the morning sun.

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by Joanna Radford

Surry County Farmers’ Markets Always Fresh, Always Seasonal, Always Local If you told me six months ago that we would not be dining in restaurants, I probably would have looked at you with a dazed, confused look. Who would have thought our lives would have taken a turn and landed us right in our home kitchens for three meals a day?

Whether it was restaurants offering creative meals for families, parents cooking again, or young folks learning to cook for the first time, the home kitchen has become the new hub for meals. While I have missed dining in restaurants and not having to clean up after our family meals, I have enjoyed the opportunity this time has given my family to share meals and discuss life’s happenings within the walls of our home.

I think the kids have enjoyed it too. They now come bouncing through the door asking what’s for supper at Mom’s Diner! While times have been challenging, some good things have happened.

Cooking more also means more grocery shopping. So, where do I go for the needed fruit and vegetable supplies for Mom’s Diner? Where else but our local farmers’ markets. In Surry County, we are fortunate to have convenient, local sources for fresh fruit and vegetables. There are three farmers’ markets that provide the safest food supply there is. These farmers work hard through the year to bring their farm commodities to us.

The locations and more information about these markets are listed below.

Dobson Farmers Market is open Thursday from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. at 903 East Atkins Street, Dobson. This is a beautiful, growing market with a fantastic shelter for the market vendors and customers. I love this market because no matter the weather, rain or shine, it is open and ready for business. And, the times are perfect. I can swing by on my way home from work.

The Mount Airy Main Street Farmer’s Market is probably the market that has been operating in the county the longest. While it has had various locations in the past, it has found its forever home at 111 South Main Street, Mount Airy, and is open every Friday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. While visiting this market, I get the chance to 12 • SURRY LIVING August 2020 Issue

see the magnificent flowers that downtown is known for.

Elkin Farmers Market provides a relaxing atmosphere with talented musicians each week. It is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. – 12 noon. When I visit this market, I have a strong sense of community and I feel like family. This market has the longest market season. This year, this market is scheduled through November 21. How awesome is that?

The markets provide a variety of items each week. It is always exciting to see vegetables, fruits – strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, and apples – when they are in season, herbs, honey, assorted baked goods, eggs, fresh meats, cut flowers, plants, and even crafts. This year, vendors are taking pre-orders and will have them ready for curbside pick-up. More info on the markets can be found at www.surrycountyfarmersmarket.com/ or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Surry-County-FarmersMarket-596405117037988/

It is about time for the market to open. I am off to pick up a few fresh and local supplies for our meal at Mom’s Diner. Maybe I will see you there!

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by Sarah Southard, DVM

An Ounce of Prevention Each August in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spearheads a campaign highlighting the importance of immunizations for people of all ages. This National Immunization Awareness Month is a great time to reinforce the importance of vaccinations in all classes and species of domestic animals as well.

vaccines may be elective depending on a particular animal’s lifestyle, potential risk factors, and exposure in their particular environment and geographic area. Leptospirosis and Lyme disease are examples that fall into this category. Some dogs are at higher risk of contracting these diseases while other dogs may have no potential exposure at all. Cattle, sheep, and goats should receive vaccines to protect against bacterial and viral causes of digestive and respiratory diseases. Equines need to be protected against certain respiratory diseases as well as a handful of mosquito-borne pathogens.

While it may not be obvious that vaccines are working (because generally when they are we don’t even know that an animal was ever infected), it is painfully obvious and devastating when unvaccinated animals develop certain diseases. Many of the vaccine-preventable diseases in domestic animals carry a high mortality rate in unvaccinated animals. Examples include parvovirus, distemper, and leptospirosis in dogs; the clostridial diseases such as tetanus, blackleg, and overeating disease in large and small ruminants; the mosquito-borne encephalidities in equines; rabies in any mammal.

Thankfully we can avoid the suffering and heartache these diseases bring by preventing them all together through proper vaccination. Talk with your veterinarian to ensure that your pets and livestock are properly vaccinated and prepared to defend themselves against their microscopic worst enemies.

Vaccines are an incredible asset in our toolbox of options for managing infectious diseases. Vaccines work by stimulating the body's immune system to make protective antibodies to fight disease. Vaccines are not directly protective against disease; the animal's immune system must respond appropriately to the vaccine. But because the immune system has memory of sorts, it is able to respond more quickly to fight in the event that an animal becomes infected with a disease against which it has been vaccinated. This memory and antibody storage has a limited timeframe that leads to the need for regular vaccine boosters. These boosters stimulate the immune system again to remind it how to fight a particular pathogen.

Companion animals and livestock alike all have specific vaccine requirements in order to afford them the best protection and therefore the best health possible. Certain vaccines are core vaccines that all animals of a species need to have. Parvovirus and distemper are two examples of vaccine-preventable diseases that all dogs should be vaccinated against. Other SURRY LIVING August 2020 Issue • 15

out & about DINING OUT IS BACK IN SURRY COUNTY (at least for now). This list of venues is alphabetized and grouped by city/

town. There’s everything from curb-side, national chains, to fine-dining venues. There’s even a specialty venue or two. What’s important is that whenever possible, we help our friends and neighbors. We don’t know what tomorrow may bring, but we know we'll need each other. Go ahead, pick a name and give them a call to find out about their current offerings and hours. You might just find a new favorite!

DOBSON –––– Central Café | Phone: (336) 356-2100 304 N. Main St. Dobson, NC Coach's Neighborhood Grill - Dobson | Phone: (336) 415-4628 Address 134 Twin Oaks Rd, Dobson, NC Harvest Grill at the Shelton Vineyards | Phone: (336) 366-3590 Address 286 Cabernet Ln., Dobson, NC Little Italy | Phone: (336) 356-2164 Address 310 N White St, Dobson, NC New York Pizzeria & Catering | Phone: (336) 443-4057 115 W. Atkins St. Dobson, NC Sue’s Kitchen | Phone: (336) 374-4496 Address 709 S Main St, Dobson, NC Surry Diner | Phone: (336) 366-4800 2368 Zephyr Rd. Dobson, NC The Depot at Cody Creek | Phone: (336) 386-8222 Address 112 Old Depot Ln., Dobson, NC

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Pizza Hut / Wing Street | Phone: (336) 835-6501 1039 N. Bridge St. Elkin, NC Prime Thai | Phone: (336) 835-1466 Address 642 N. Bridge St, Elkin, NC Reeves Theater & Cafe | Phone: (336) 258-8240 Address 129 West Main Street, Elkin, NC Shiki of Elkin | Phone: (336) 835-2493 1455 N. Bridge St. Elkin, NC Skull Camp Smokehouse & Brewery | Phone: (336) 258-8124 Address 1980 N Bridge St, Elkin, NC Southern on Main | Phone: (336) 258-2144 Address 102 E Main St, Elkin, NC Speedy Chef | Phone: (336) 835-4403 Address 685 North Bridge St., Elkin, NC

JONESVILLE ––––

Tlaquepaque Mexican Grille | Phone: (336) 356-2130 710 E. Atkins St. Dobson, NC

67 Pizza Co | Phone: (336) 526-4100 1808 NC-67 Jonesville, NC

Zephyr Boys Grill | Phone: (336) 356-2050 302 N. White St. Dobson, NC

Benny’s Italian Restaurant | Phone: (336) 258-2289 1538 NC-67 Jonesville, NC

ELKIN ––––

Breakfastime | Phone: (336) 835-5544 1624 Hwy. 67 Jonesville, NC

268 Grill | Phone: (336) 835-6801 709 NC-268 Business Elkin, NC Angry Troll Brewing | Phone: (336) 258-2251 Address 222 E Main St, Elkin, NC Asian Buffet | Phone: (336) 526-8899 1432 N. Bridge St. Elkin, NC Cowboy Restaurant | Phone: (336) 258-2402 961 N. Bridge St. Elkin, NC China Buffet | Phone: (336) 526-8899 Address 1432 N. Bridge St., Elkin, NC Dodge City Steakhouse | Phone: (336) 258-2474 Address 2001 North Bridge Street, Elkin, NC El Ahorro Mexican | Phone: (336) 526-0052 1019 N. Bridge St. Elkin, NC

Cracker Barrel | Phone: (336) 835-6011 1717 NC-67 Jonesville, NC Generations | Phone: (336) 835-3095 220 Winston Rd. Jonesville, NC Margarita’s Mexican Cuisine & Bar | Phone: (336) 530-4118 105 Valley Dr. Jonesville, NC Patty’s Snack Bar | Phone: (336) 526-1374 124 N. Bridge St. Jonesville, NC Theo’s | Phone: (336) 526-5888 233 Winston Road, Jonesville, NC 28642 The Wood Box BBQ | Phone: (336) 526-4227 401 N Bridge St, Jonesville, NC

MOUNT AIRY ––––

Harry’s Place | Phone: (336) 835-9693 Address 135 Front St., Elkin, NC

13 Bones | Phone: (336) 786-1313 – See Ad Page 25 Address 502 South Andy Griffith Pwky., Mount Airy, NC

John Boy’s BBQ & Dairy Bar | Phone: (336) 835-4711 796 Elkin Hwy. Elkin, NC

Anchored Sweet Treats & Savory Eats | Phone: (336) 705-3449 Address 139 Moore Ave, Mount Airy, NC

Matty’s | Phone: (336) 527-4644 1111 N. Bridge St. Elkin NC

Aunt Bea’s BBQ | Phone: (336) 789-3050 Address 452 N. Andy Griffith Pkwy., Mount Airy, NC

Mazzini’s Italian Restaurant | Phone: (336) 526-7400 1521 N. Bridge St. Elkin, NC

Barney’s Cafe | Phone: (336) 786-8305 Address 206 N Main St, Mount Airy, NC

Nanna’s Family Restaurant | Phone: (336) 530-4270 260 Standard St. Elkin, NC

CF Jones Classic Café | Phone: (336) 786-9490 Address 976 West Pine St, Mount Airy, NC

Pirate's Landing | Phone: (336) 366-4150 Address 161 Interstate Way, Elkin, NC

Chase & Charli Restaurant | Phone: (336) 755-2010 Address 1384 S Main St, Mount Airy, NC

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Joins Northern Regional Hospital Mount Airy, NC – George B. (“Wynn”) Newsome, MD, a board-certified urology specialist, has joined the growing medical staff of Northern Regional Hospital, effective March 9, 2020. Dr. Newsome served previously as a practicing urologist at Novant Health Urology, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

“We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Newsome to our specialty physician staff,” said Chris A. Lumsden, President and Chief Executive Officer of Northern Regional Hospital, in announcing the appointment. “Dr. Newsome’s advanced clinical knowledge of urological conditions, his extensive experience in diagnosing and treating patients effectively, and his enthusiastic approach to community-based care make him a valuable addition to our hospital’s team of clinical specialists.”

For Dr. Newsome, moving to the dedicated Northern Urology outpatient office in Mount Airy is a bit like a homecoming – since he is already familiar with his two physician colleagues at that practice site (urologists Dr. John Davis and Dr. David Werle) as well as many other Northern Regional Hospital physicians. “I am excited to re-acquaint myself with several familiar faces at Northern, and also meet and interact with many new individuals – to include patients and professional colleagues,” said Dr. Newsome. During a recent visit to Northern Regional, he said he was very impressed with its state-of-the-art technologies and facility. “I was also positively influenced by the collective energy and commitment of the physicians and staff who provide nationally-recognized quality care to patients,” he added.

As part of Northern’s Urology Department, Dr. Newsome will treat patients who present with all forms of minor or major general urologic problems – including stone diseases (affecting the kidneys, bladder, and/or urethra), voiding problems, urinary tract infections, incontinence issues, sexual problems, enlarged prostate, and cancers of the prostate, bladder and kidneys.

Dr. Newsome says his initial interest in urology was largely due to the “hybrid” nature of the specialty – in that it’s part surgery, part medicine – which permits him to apply immediate procedural “fixes” to some problems and then continue to see his patients on a regular basis. Dr. Newsome believes his patients appreciate his “old school” one-on-one approach to This is a paid advertorial for Northern Regional Hospital, Mount Airy, NC.

care – which enables him to spend a sufficient amount of time to get to know them, their family, and their unique medical issues. “My patients know that I’ll take the time needed so that I don’t have to review their medical chart to know who they are and My patients know why they’re coming to see me,” that I’ll take the he says. “When I enter an exam time needed so room, I look at and listen to my that I don’t have patient – not just stare at a bright to review their computer screen.” medical chart to Outside the exam room, though, know who they are Dr. Newsome eagerly embraces and why they’re today’s advanced technologies coming to see me” such as enhanced imaging modalities that improve patient care. “Today’s ultra-sophisticated diagnostic modalities – such as Northern Regional Hospital’s new, state-of-the-art MRI system – enhance a physician’s ability to render a detailed diagnosis and develop a treatment plan that will work best for each patient,” he says.

Dr. Newsome’s interest in becoming a physician was ignited early on by his father, a general internist/cardiologist who practiced in Winston-Salem for more than 30 years. Following in his father’s footsteps, the young Newsome enrolled in Wake Forest University School of Medicine to launch his educational journey to become a physician. After earning his medical degree in 1989, he went on to complete his general surgery and urology residency programs at Shands Hospital / Veterans Administration Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida.

When not helping patients, Dr. Newsome enjoys spending time with his family – which includes his wife Jody, a medical assistant; their blended four daughters; and Cooper, the much-spoiled family pet. “Cooper, my male dog companion and confidante, helps me counter all the estrogen in the house!” jokes Dr. Newsome. An avid golfer since medical school, Dr. Newsome also likes to play the sport competitively.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Wynn Newsome, call 336-786-5144 or visit the Northern Urology outpatient office at 423 S. South Street, in Mount Airy, NC.

For more information visit www.choosenorthern.org

out & about Chile Rojo Mexican Cuisine | Phone: (336) 789-7801 Address 1296 Newsome St., Mount Airy, NC

Po Folks Restaurant | Phone: (336) 789-2789 Address 3072 Westfield Rd., Mount Airy, NC

Chili’s | Phone: (336) 789-4199 Address 2101 Rockford St., Mount Airy, NC

Shikora Express | Phone: (336) 789-5522 Address 2133 Rockford St., Mount Airy, NC

China 1 | Phone: (336) 719-2988 Address 705 W. Pine St. Ste 200, Mount Airy, NC

Snappy Lunch | Phone: (336) 786-4931 Address 125 N. Main St., Mount Airy, NC

China King Buffet | Phone: (336) 789-9969 Address 2021 Rockford St., Mount Airy, NC

Soho Bar & Grill | Phone: (336) 648-8999 Address 134 Franklin St, Mount Airy, NC

Coach’s Neighborhood Grill Mt Airy | Phone: (336) 648-8242 Address 458 N Andy Griffith Pkwy, Mount Airy, NC

Thai Café | Phone: (336) 786-8480 Address 647 W. Independence Blvd., Mount Airy, NC

Copper Pot Restaurant | Phone: : (336) 352-4108 Address 123 Scenic Outlet Ln. #4, Mount Airy, NC

The Derby Restaurant | Phone: : (336) 786-7082 – See Ad Page 12 1901 S Main St, Mt Airy, NC 27030

Coppola’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant | Phone: (336) 789-8341 Address 692 S Andy Griffith Pkwy #108, Mount Airy, NC

The Loaded Goat | Phone: (336) 755-3627 Address 247 City Hall St, Mount Airy, NC

Cracker Barrel | Phone: (336) 719-0514 1948 Old Rockford St. Mt Airy, NC

Thirsty Souls | Phone: (336) 648-8255 238 Market Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030

Dairy Center | Phone: (336) 786-2349 Address 407 W. Lebanon St., Mount Airy, NC

Tlaquepaque | Phone: (336) 368-1900 Address 511 E. 52 Bypass, Mount Airy, NC

East Coast Wings | Phone: (336) 719-6912 Address 692 S. Andy Griffith Pkwy, Mount Airy, NC

Waffle House | Phone: (336) 719-7913 Address 2210 Rockford St., Mount Airy, NC

El Agavero | Phone: (336) 789-4400 Address 705 W. Independence Blvd., Mount Airy, NC

Walker’s Soda Fountain | Phone: (336) 786-4006 Address 175 N. Main Street, Mount Airy, NC

Golden Corral Restaurant | Phone: (336) 786-1400 Address 2226 Rockford St., Mount Airy, NC

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Gondola Italian Restaurant | Phone: (336) 786-7520 Address 101 W Lebanon St., Mount Airy, NC Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries | Phone: (336) 673-0362 Address 1015 Rockford St, Mount Airy, NC Kazoku Sushi & Bar | Phone: (336) 648-8700 Address 121 Franklin St, Mount Airy, NC Kyoto at Mount Airy | Phone: (336) 719-0044 Address 154 Independence Blvd., Mount Airy, NC Leon’s Burger Express | Phone: (336) 789-0849 Address 407 N. Main St., Mount Airy, NC Libby Hill Seafood | Phone: (336) 786-8376 Address 199 Mayberry Mill Rd., Mount Airy, NC Little Richard’s BBQ | Phone: (336) 783-0227 Address 455 Frederick St., Mount Airy, NC Mi Casa on Main | Phone: (336) 673-0677 Address 243 N. Main St, Mount Airy, NC Mill Creek General Store | Phone: (336) 755-2340 Address 541 West Pine Street, Suite 200, Mount Airy, NC Ocie’s Restaurant | Phone: (336) 789-1211 Address 730 W. Lebanon St, Mount Airy, NC O’Dell’s Sandwich Shop | Phone: (336) 786-4246 Address 1224 W. Pine St., Mount Airy, NC Olympia Family Restaurant | Phone: (336) 786-7556 Address 602 Linville Rd., Mount Airy, NC Pizza Hut | Phone: (336) 789-9999 Address 349 N. Andy Griffith Pkwy., Mount Airy, NC Plaza del Sol | Phone: (336) 648-8555 – See Ad Page 27 Address 1905 Woodland Dr, Mount Airy, NC 18 • SURRY LIVING August 2020 Issue

All Sauced-Up BBQ | Phone: (336) 444-8300 425 E. 52 Bypass Pilot Mountain, NC Aunt Bea’s BBQ | Phone: (336) 368-2300 642 S Key St. Pilot Mountain, NC Cousin Gary’s Family Restaurant | Phone: (336) 368-1488 Address 626 Key st., Pilot Mountain, NC Hilda’s Place | Phone: (336) 444-4359 215 E. Main St Pilot Mountain, NC Hot Rods’ BBQ Shack | Phone: (336) 368-0200 425 E 52 Bypass Pilot Mountain, NC JOLO Winery and Vineyards | Phone: 1-855-JOLOWINE Address 219 JOLO Winery Lane, Pilot Mountain, NC Liv for Sweets | Phone: (336) 444-8400 Address 134 W Main St, Pilot Mountain, NC Lucy’s Italian Restaurant | Phone: (336) 413-6107 632 S. Key St Pilot Mountain, NC Rigatoni’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant | Phone: (336) 368-3200 Address 606 S. Key St., Pilot Mountain, NC Squeeze Box | Phone: (336) 368-2289 200 E. Main St Pilot Mountain, NC Taste of China | Phone: (336) 368-8825 630 S. Key St. Pilot Mountain, NC Tlaquepaque | Phone: (336) 368-1900 511 E. 52 Bypass Pilot Mountain, NC The Pilot Diner | Phone: (336) 368-3293 711 E 52 Bypass Pilot Mountain, NC The Tilted Ladder | Phone: (336) 444-4194 105A W Main St Pilot Mountain, NC

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Surry County

ROTARY Rotary International was founded in Chicago in 1905 by Attorney Paul Harris and three friends who believed Rotary could change us and those we serve, change the world one life at a time, and that members would be predisposed to action rather than words. Today there are 35,000 clubs and 1.2 million Rotarians worldwide.

Local Rotary clubs advance goodwill, foster peace, and improve lives. Weekly club meetings always feature a meal and guest speaker. Rotary’s motto, Service Above Self, encourages members to pursue four areas of service including club, vocational, community, and international initiatives.

Meeting rooms are adorned with a stately blue and yellow vertical banner that displays the official Rotary symbol and the 4-Way Test which reads: “Of the things we say and do: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and fellowship? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?”

The Mount Airy Rotary Club was founded in 1949, and its first president was Raymond A. Smith (late). The club meets at Cross Creek Country Club on Tuesdays at noon, and Marion Goldwasser is its president. There are currently 74 members. Bill Holcomb (age 93) joined in 1968, and Tom Fawcett has 30 years perfect attendance. Key fundraisers are the Budbreak Wine and Craft Beer Festival and the March Madness Drawdown. The Mount Airy club supports local school backpack programs and numerous nonprofits. www.mtairyrotary.org Surry Sunrise Rotary Club was founded in 2002, has 40 members, and Jim Frye was its first President.

Charter Member Jeff Boyles has perfect attendance. The club meets each Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Express in Mount Airy, and its president is Lesa Hensley. A unique outreach is its Happy Moment where members pay $1 to share a last week moment. Key JeffBoyles fundraisers are a Pigeon Race and Community Drawdown.

Significant beneficiaries are Habitat for Humanity, school backpack programs, and college scholarships. For more information, go to www.surrysunriserotary.org

The Yadkin Valley (Elkin) Rotary Club was founded in 1994, and its first president was Rich Osmus. It meets on Wednesday at 7:45 a.m. at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott. Its president is Anita Darnell, and it has 38 members. Active charter members are Ann Ashman and Dr. Steve Erlandson. Leading fundraisers are the Habitat Golf Tournament, the Heritage Flag Campaign, and a New Year’s Day Luncheon. Funds raised go to backpack programs, college scholarships and other non-profits. The RonandAnnAshman Club has supported the Elkin Rescue Squad Charity Golf Benefit for fourteen years.

Read more at www.yadkinvalleyrotary.org The Paul Harris Fellows program started in 1957 to fund Rotary’s annual efforts toward better health, clean water, sanitation, and education. This program recognizes individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation, with assets in excess of $1 billion. In 1985 Rotary International founded PolioPlus to eradicate polio by making vaccinations available in every country. Today the world is 99.9% polio-free. PolioPlus and Paul Harris Fellows bequests are Rotary legacies.

Rotarians value meaningful youth programs, and high school Interact clubs are supported by nearby Rotary organizations.

Interact members can participate in summer leadership retreats and public speaking competitions. Local Interact member Weatherly Reeves presented her winning speech to the Mount Airy Rotary at Cross Creek Country Club.

Rotary ministries concentrate on health, hunger, and humanity in a world where people unite to create lasting positive change across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.

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Candelfirth. Even the name has a mystique that befits the traditional Irish and Celtic music of this well-loved local band. Duo Randy Candelaria and Susie Firth Candelaria easily transport listeners back in time with tunes that evoke the clippety-clop of a passing horse-drawn carriage or dancers swirling about.

instrument), recorder, bagpipes, and other instruments. A few years back, he accomplished his dream of playing in some pubs in Ireland. When not making music, Randy is the dean of Learning Resources at Forsyth Tech in Winston-Salem.

Susie shared, “We both had a longing, long, long before we ever met, to play Celtic music – that is, the music of Ireland and Scotland specifically, but also that of the British Isles in general.” They did not develop their techniques as a duo but spent a lot of time wood shedding alone. Each spent years learning their instruments before ever dreaming of meeting each other – and becoming the perfect duo.

Typically, they perform about 50 shows a year. Their joy is found in sharing what they do with others. You can catch them playing music at many festivals in NC and VA or at local venues such as Carolina Heritage Vineyards in Elkin and Muddy Creek in Sparta.

Looking for more information on this group? You can find them on Facebook and Soundcloud. Go to their page and listen to their favorite tunes like “The Fae” and “The Chanter’s Song.” Candelfirth is available for hire for private parties and weddings. They are finishing work on their first album; be on the lookout for its release. www.facebook.com/CandelFirth Happy Trails!

Randy and Susie, from Pilot Mountain, are exemplary musicians who have honed their craft for decades, long before the two met. As they are both creative people, they also write their music and arrangements. Candelfirth is a staple in the community, providing entertainment from local fundraisers to being the ambiance setters for weddings. Their venues include Front Porch Fest, Vincent’s Legacy Kindness day, and the Mount Airy Public Library.

In September, Candelfirth performs at the annual Rockford Preservation Society event. The Village of Rockford was the county seat of Surry County from 1789 to 1850. Randy and Susie dress in period clothing and play period instruments for this occasion. They love dressing up for special events, from fairy festivals to renaissance festivals. You can find them in period clothing at Horne Creek Farm during the corn shucking festival too.

Susie plays one of the most romantic instruments, the harp. In addition, she plays flutes, pennywhistle, and bodhran (a small Irish drum). Susie is owner and operator of Blue Mountain Herbs & Supplements in Pilot Mountain, established in 1991, where she puts her skills and knowledge in natural medicine to work. Her cozy store sells helpful goodies for wellness and natural living. Give her a visit and please tell her I sent you.

She is a proud supporter of Surry Living magazine.

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simply delicious • Be patient and kind to staff and other guests as we all try to adjust to a new normal.

Accept the challenge and take the Count On Me NC pledge to show you are willing to do your part to help prevent the spread.

Count on Me NC – Can We Count on You? North Carolina restaurants have reopened after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of us are ready to enjoy a meal away from home. Although we won’t have to prepare the food, we need to prepare ourselves for a safe experience for our family and others in the dining area. Food Safety specialists from North Carolina Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the NC Restaurant and Lodging Association Foundation, the NC Department of Health and Human Services, and Visit North Carolina have designed Count On Me NC to help.

Look for the Count On Me NC certificate on display at your favorite eating establishments. This shows a location has participated in free online training in cleaning and sanitizing public spaces to protect the health of their employees and patrons.

According to Ben Chapman, Food Safety Specialist with North Carolina State University, restaurants should not look like they did prior to the coronavirus outbreak. Tables need to be spaced farther apart and employees should be wearing face coverings.

It is okay to ask questions about how they are cleaning and sanitizing. Consider dining outside if that is an option. Think about common use items such as menus. If you know what you want to eat, don’t use a menu. If you do, sanitize or wash your hands, especially if eating finger foods like French fries or a sandwich.

Eating with a face covering presents some challenges. Wear the covering inside the establishment and leave it on until your food arrives. Remove the covering to eat or drink, but it is recommended to put it back on before talking. Now isn’t the time to sit and socialize inside a restaurant. For safety reasons, it is better to eat and move to an outside area for conversation.

Count On Me NC has developed a Guest Pledge which includes: • Wear a cloth face covering like a mask or scarf.

• Wait your turn by maintaining six feet of physical distance from others.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer.

• Use contactless delivery or takeout options if you have been recently exposed to, or have symptoms of, COVID-19.

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Need a cold dessert to help you cool off after dinner? Try a quick and easy homemade chocolate soda.

CHOCOLATE SODA

Ingredients • 1 large spoonful of chocolate syrup • 2 scoops vanilla ice cream (try frozen yogurt for a healthier option that is still delicious) • 1 cup of club soda Directions 1. Put chocolate syrup in a tall glass. Stir in 1/3 cup club soda. Add ice cream and stir until blended. Add more club soda as desired. Stir. You can add some whipped cream and a cherry to the top but this is yummy plain. Sip with a straw. Enjoy!

Serves 1. Multiply recipe for the desired number of servings.

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Medicare covers a number of vaccines for beneficiaries under Medicare Part B and the Medicare prescription drug plans (Part D).

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ver the last few months, I have missed dining out and never realized how much I took it for granted. While I enjoy making special meals at home, dining out makes life so much easier! It can be spurof-the-moment fun, and I can’t wait to get back to my favorite restaurants!

1 ¼ cups heavy cream 2 ½ cups fresh Parmesan cheese, grated (for best taste use only fresh grated) ½ cup mozzarella cheese White pepper, ground

Directions for Cavatappi 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the salt and the cavatappi pasta and cook according to the package directions.

Drain, reserving 1/4 to 1/2 cup of cooked pasta water.

2. On low heat, use a large skillet to melt the butter. Add the garlic and stir for 20-30 seconds or until fragrant. Add the cream and stir until hot and simmering but not boiling.

Remove pan from the hot burner and add the white pepper and Parmesan cheese and stir until the cheese melts. (Do not heat the cheese to avoid curdling.) Add salt to taste if needed.

3. Stir in the pasta with the sauce. Add a little pasta water to thin if the sauce is too thick. Then mix in the chicken.

4. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Serve immediately.

Here are two recipes that are easy to make at home for those times when you want restaurant-type food but can’t make it out to a favorite spot. The cavatappi pasta copycat recipe is from a favorite local Italian restaurant that I always look forward to dining at, and the lime pie is a simple summer recipe for hot days. Enjoy!

CHICKEN CAVATAPPI Servings: (6) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 13 minutes

Ingredients for Cavatappi • 3 cups dry cavatappi pasta (corkscrew) • 2 teaspoons salt • 10-ounces rotisserie chicken breast, cut into pieces • ½ cup salted butter • 2 garlic cloves, minced

CHOCOLATE LIME PIE Servings: (8) Prep Time: 20 minutes Passive Time: 4 hours

Ingredients for Crust • 2 cups Oreos, crushed • 6 tablespoons butter, melted Ingredients for Filling • (1) 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened • ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar • 1 lime, zested and grated • (1) 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk • ½ cup fresh lime juice (or Key lime juice) •

¾ cup heavy cream

Directions for Crust 1. Crush Oreos and filling with an electric chopper or place them in a zipper plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. Pour the melted butter over the crumbs and mix until well blended.

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simply delicious Place the crumbs into a 9-inch pie dish and tamp down to make a crust on the bottom and up the sides of the dish.

2. Place the prepared crust into the freezer while you prepare the pie filling.

Directions for Filling 1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and sugar and beat on medium speed until smooth. Add the lime zest and mix. Then add the sweetened condensed milk and lime juice.

Mix well.

2. In a separate bowl, beat the cream until soft peaks form.

3. Fold the whipped cream into the lime mixture and continue folding until smooth.

4. Remove the crust from the freezer and pour in the lime mixture.

5. Place pie in the freezer for at least 4 hours to overnight to freeze. Thaw for 10 minutes before serving to make cutting easier.

Savory Tips For the pie, you can substitute a store-bought chocolate crumb crust for the Oreo crust. It will not need freezing prior to use.

Chocolate Lime Pie Recipe adapted from Tate’s Bake Shop Baking for Friends cookbook.

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all the rest Find out how a harmless prank entangles two college kids with a serial killer in the next installment of A DEEPER CUT, a novel of suspense and forgiveness by Mt. Airy author Sheri Wren Haymore.

"Granny Jen, that’s not such a good idea.”

Hunter was groggy the next morning, trying to stir grits and eggs at the same time. In his dreams, he was constantly catching Miki from a great height, and he awoke every morning tired, vaguely sure that something terrible had happened to her.

He no longer held Miki in his arms in his dreams.

“I need to see the waterfront, Hunter,” his granny said firmly.

“I promise it hasn’t gone anywhere. Everything looks the same. It just feels different. You’ll wish you hadn’t gone.”

“I need to see it.”

“Don’t you think—” “It’s a nice day, not too hot, and I’m feeling pretty good.”

“I was trying to say, don’t you think later, after this all blows over, would be a better time?”

“And I’m trying to say today is the day.” She gave a determined tap with her cane. Two pairs of gray eyes confronted each other across the kitchen counter. Hunter blinked first. Maybe it was the dull ache in his head. Maybe it was the determination in the old, clear eyes that stared into his. Maybe somewhere in his dream, Miki had not turned her back on him, and his pained heart hoped it would happen today. For whatever reason, he did not argue again.

The day was sharp, Beaufort’s midsummer mugginess blown away by a storm the night before. Hunter pushed the wheelchair slowly so that his grandmother could enjoy the view of Taylor’s Creek and the lonely sand bank across the water. The sky was brilliant blue with high white clouds far out to sea. An old gentleman called Jen’s name from his dock and waved his cap. She waved back.

As they neared the boardwalk, there were familiar sounds: gulls fussing for a perch, the trickle of water from yachts’ bilges, motorboats humming by on the creek. The downtown strip looked the same as always, the old buildings hugged together facing the water. Tourists still straggled along the sidewalk, poking in every shop from the ships’ outfitters to art galleries looking for treasures. Hunter turned beside the corner restaurant and stopped the wheelchair in front of its weathered porch. When he looked at Granny Jen, her eyes were closed, a poignant smile on her face. Never mind that there were fewer boats in the harbor than usual; never mind that the boardwalk was cluttered with camera crews or that the tourists were pointing with morbid fascination toward the spot where the scuba victim’s body had washed up on the opposite shore. There were many better days in her memory.

“Granny Jen,” he said softly, “are you sure you want to walk? Just let me push you down the boardwalk.”

She gave him a look that hushed him. Carefully, he helped her to her feet. To him, the walk seemed formidable; she was just now able to walk 26 • SURRY LIVING August 2020 Issue

the length of her house again. He did not know that she had a single destination in mind. * * * Grayson Tucker sat on his bench in the sun. Occasionally, he would fan a fly with his hand. He looked relaxed, a symbol to the town of either frustrated indolence or patient calculation, depending on whose eyes were viewing him. Grayson was aware that a day of reckoning was approaching. Today he was ready to hurry it along.

A familiar figure stepped off one of the yachts, walking quickly up the ramp, legs long and graceful, blonde hair lifting sensuously in the breeze. Grayson knew to the second the moment at which he could catch her eye, and he did so with a simple wave of his hand. Although she looked away and kept walking, she broke stride, knowing she was hooked. After circumventing two news camera crews, she approached him from behind and slipped beside him on the bench.

“Nice day,” Grayson commented.

She did not reply. When he chanced a look at her, she was staring at the water, her face set into an impenetrable mask.

“What do you want?” she finally asked in an icy voice. “They’ll be moving their microphones over here soon.”

“Mighty paranoid, aren’t we?” drawled Grayson. “Can’t I invite someone over for a nice chat?”

“I don’t chat.”

Again Grayson looked at her. Even under the unforgiving sun, her features were flawless. Her beauty was ice or steel or some element Grayson was not accustomed to seeing in a woman. She seemed far removed from Hunter and his easy smile.

“Well, Miki, I’ve just been curious about something.”

“How do you know my name?”

“Your name keeps coming up whenever I’m talking with Hunter.”

“Well, quit talking to him.”

There was a silence. Grayson got the distinct impression she was ready to walk away. “I didn’t stop you to talk about Hunter,” he said.

“Good, because Hunter doesn’t know anything about those murders.”

“Oh?” It was a leading question, but she didn’t follow. “How would you know that, Miki?” Again, silence. “Who does know about them?”

She whispered a curse, stood, and started away in one quick movement.

“Sit down, Miki. I still have my chatting to do.”

Not looking at him, she returned to the bench. Grayson wondered about that, too. Did she think she was a suspect, that he would arrest her if she didn’t cooperate?

“I won’t take up too much of your time. You know that Jack Franklin is part of this investigation.”

“Shouldn’t he be here then, instead of you grilling me alone?”

“Grilling? Oh, I’ve just got a simple question. Easy question. Jack gave me a little tape recorder the day Bob Schneider was murdered.”

The cold, haughty look she gave him would have frozen another man to the bench. Experience had taught Grayson that there was often terror beneath a look like that.

all the rest “I was just doing my job,” she hissed. “I work for Jack, in case you didn’t know.”

Ten more questions came to Grayson’s mind, but he stuck to his point. “I just wanted to ask about fingerprints, Miki. Yours. On the tape recorder and at Gus York’s house.”

She sprang from the bench even more quickly than he had anticipated.

This sudden motion alerted an anxious camera crew.

“See what you’ve done?” Her voice was more growl than whisper. “I can’t have any peace in this town. Now I won’t even be able to walk to the market without a camera in my face.”

“That’s an odd reaction, young lady, to such a simple question. I was hoping for a simple answer.”

She stood still and stared at him. There was no simple answer, and she and Grayson knew it.

The vulnerability in her eyes made Grayson look away. He had a daughter of his own, away in nursing school, and there were times when he couldn’t help taking his job personally. Where was this kid’s father anyway? What was he doing while his daughter was living with a hard man like Jack Franklin, her name hooked to three homicides?

A movement to Grayson’s left caused them both to look up. Granny Jen and Hunter were making their slow approach along the boardwalk, two news crews keeping pace and firing questions, one of Grayson’s men in front keeping the cameras out of Jen’s face. Miki took a step backward.

“Uh, I’ve gotta go,” she said.

“Well, hello, Miki,” called Granny Jen in her kind, old voice. “I hoped to see you before you left for school.” She moved toward the bench with haste, seeming to sense that Miki was about to bolt. “How has your summer been?”

Miki glanced once at Hunter and looked away.

Calmly, Grayson stood and offered Granny Jen his bench. Before sitting, she waved her cane at the camera guys. “Family business,” she barked, and they backed away. Her smile was sly as Hunter settled her onto the bench. It was obvious she loved playing at crotchety old lady when the occasion called for it.

“Come; sit,” said Granny Jen, patting the bench.

“That’s not such a great idea,” Miki said. Beneath the careful sophistication, she looked cornered.

“Hunter’s leaving, dear. Come on.” She patted the bench again coaxingly.

Miki had no choice. She sat.

“Haven’t you been afraid down here all summer?” When all she got was a slight shrug, Jen continued, “I’ve been afraid for you. Maybe that counts.”

“Hunter said you had a heart attack or something.” She seemed anxious to turn the conversation away from herself.

“Not exactly. My old heart just tried to give up. I’m still needed here, though, so it will have to keep going.”

“Needed.” It really wasn’t a question.

“Yes. By Hunter, if no one else.”

Miki had not been looking at Granny Jen, and now she turned even

farther away. Never in her young life had she felt needed. Desired, yes; used, maybe. Never needed.

“Hunter needs you, Miki.”

“Granny Jen, Hunter and I, we’ll never . . .”

“I know that. I think Hunter knows that. But he needs to see you come out of this okay. I don’t think Hunter can ever quite let you go until he sees you safely away from your Franklin man, back at school, taking another try at life.”

Miki winced. How much did this old lady know? Miki herself had not yet faced what would happen when Jack moved on to another assignment.

“I don’t know what I’m going to do about school,” was all she said.

“I’m talking about life, dear. Your life,” Jen said very gently.

Miki did not look at her. A reporter tried to squeeze past the officer to hear their conversation; all it took was one look from Grayson, and the reporter stepped back.

Jen continued softly, but firmly, “Sometimes we take a wrong turn. We go where we never thought we would go. But always, we have a chance to take a new turn, give life a fresh start. That’s God’s gift to us, and you should never throw away a gift. A new try at life, Miki. Think about it.”

“I’ve really gotta go. I’m glad you’re feeling better.”

“Good-bye, Miki. Call me sometime.”

Miki shook her head slightly and walked away, avoiding Grayson. She ignored Hunter’s wave from his distant stance at the dock rail and headed toward the street, the set of her shoulders defying him to follow.

Hunter asked no questions when his grandmother pointed her cane in the direction of the wheelchair rather than continuing down the waterfront. When he had fetched the chair and helped her settle in it, he asked, “Are you happy you came, Granny Jen?” “I’m at peace. I accomplished what I came for.”

“Well, good.”

“The harbor still smells the same, Hunter.”

“Yeah, I guess it does. Pure Beaufort.”

Sheri Wren Haymore lives near Mt. Airy with her husband, Clyde, and has been scribbling her entire life. A DEEPER CUT is her second novel. To read the next installment in the book, pick up the latest issue of Surry Living Magazine. You can find A DEEPER CUT at Pages in Mt. Airy, Chapters in Galax or at your favorite online bookseller.

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SURRY COUNTY UPCOMING EVENTS AUGUST 1 (GALAX, VA): HIGH FIDELITY & NEW BALLARDS BRANCH BOGTROTTERS 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Blue Ridge Music Center (700 Foothills Rd, Galax, VA). Tickets: $15, children 12 and younger admitted free.

NOTE: Tickets only at the gate the night of the show. Part of BRMC’s Women in Bluegrass and American Roots Music Series. For more information and requirements, visit www.blueridgemusiccenter.org/ AUGUST 1 (DOBSON): MUSIC ON THE TERRACE 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Shelton Vineyards – Classic Rock hits from the 70’s-90’s by James Vincent Carroll on his acoustic guitar! James also mixes in lots of his original written songs that people continue to learn to love! Be a part of the loving atmosphere and sing along!

AUGUST 8 (GALAX, VA): AMYTHYST KIAH & SHAY MARTIN LOVETTE 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Blue Ridge Music Center (700 Foothills Rd, Galax, VA). Tickets: $20, children 12 and younger admitted free. NOTE: Tickets only at the gate the night of the show. Part of BRMC’s Women in Bluegrass and American Roots Music Series. For more information and requirements, visit www.blueridgemusiccenter.org/ AUGUST 8 (MOUNT AIRY): SPRING PICNIC ON THE ORCHARD: 11:30 am – 3:30pm, Miss Angels Farm. 252 Heart Lane, Mt Airy, NC. For more information, go to https://www.missangelsheavenlypiesinc.com/festivals/ or message on Facebook or call for additional rates based on circumstances and ages. Reservations are required. 516-317-6338.

AUGUST 8 (ELKIN): THE MARTHA BASSETT SHOW - EMILY SCOTT ROBINSON & MORE! 7:30 pm, Reeves Theater & Café, 129 W Main St, Elkin, NC. Visit www.reevestheater.com AUGUST 14 (ELKIN): EXPLORE ELKIN: FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY 11:00 am – 8:00 pm, Elkin Farmer’s Market. Food Trucks, Live Music, Local Wine and Craft Beer at the Elkin Farmer's Market shelter on the 2nd Friday of every month (August-October). Bring a Lawn chair or Picnic Blanket and enjoy the summer with your friends and family! Food Trucks 11:00 am – 8:00 pm. Live Music, Wine & Beer - 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

AUGUST 14 (MOUNT AIRY): WHAT HAPPENS AT THE BARN STAYS AT THE BARN 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm, Miss Angels Farm, 252 Heart Lane, Mt Airy, NC. Bring your significant other or have a ladies night out or plan a bachelorette party. Reservations limited to first 100 people only. Twenty-one years of age and over - Adult Entertainment. NO CELL PHONES or CAMERAS allowed. Includes- Entertainment, Finger Food, hors d’oeuvres.

For more information, go to www.missangelsheavenlypiesinc.com/festivals/ AUGUST 15 (GALAX): CHATHAM RABBITS & LIAM PURCELL & CANE MILL ROAD 7pm-9pm, Blue Ridge Music Center (700 Foothills Rd, Galax, VA) – Tickets: $20, children 12 and younger admitted free. NOTE: Tickets only at the gate the night of the show. Part of BRMC’s Women in Bluegrass and American Roots Music Series. For more information and requirements, visit www.blueridgemusiccenter.org/ AUGUST 16 (DOBSON): SUMMER WEDDING EXPO 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, The Barn at Heritage Farm, 152 Heritage Farm Ln, Dobson, NC. Rescheduled tentative date for our Annual 2020 Wedding Expo! Come out to this FREE event and meet local vendors in the wedding industry. *This event will be smaller than usual, following social distance guidelines and allowing for a smaller occupancy in attendance. For more info, www.thebarnatheritagefarm.com/ AUGUST 21 (ELKIN): THE REEVES THEATER PRESENTS DELLA MAE (RESCHEDULED) 8:00 pm, Reeves Theater & Café, 129 W Main St, Elkin, NC. Visit www.reevestheater.com AUGUST 22 (GALAX): BECKY BULLER BLUEGRASS BAND & LUKE MORRIS & MADISON ELMORE 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Blue Ridge Music Center (700 Foothills Rd, Galax, VA). Tickets: $20, children 12 and younger admitted free. NOTE: Tickets only at the gate the night of the show. Part of BRMC’s Women in Bluegrass and American Roots Music Series. For more information and requirements, visit www.blueridgemusiccenter.org/ AUGUST 29 (GALAX): BILL & THE BELLES & DORI FREEMAN 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Blue Ridge Music Center (700 Foothills Rd, Galax, VA) – Tickets: $15, children 12 and younger admitted free. NOTE: Tickets only at the gate the night of the show. Part of BRMC’s Women in Bluegrass and American Roots Music Series. For more information and requirements, visit www.blueridgemusiccenter.org/ 28 • SURRY LIVING August 2020 Issue

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FARMERS MARKETS DOBSON FARMERS MARKET: Thursdays from 3:30 PM — 6:30 PM (May 21 – TBA) Location: 903 Atkins St., Dobson ELKIN FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays from 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM (May 9 – Oct); Saturdays from 10:00 AM — 11:00 PM (thru Nov 21) Location: Elkin Town Hall, 226 N. Bridge St., Elkin MOUNT AIRY FARMERS MARKET: Fridays from 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM (May 8 – Oct 30) Location: 111 South Main St., Mount Airy

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