Surry Living November 2017

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HOME & Garden

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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.

Sarah Southard

Larry VanHoose

Patty Williams

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 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 Virginia near the Carroll & Surry Counties border.

Patricia Williams has been a Family Nurse Practitioner for 18 years and is currently employed at Novant Health Yadkin Medical Associates in Yadkinville, NC. She’s active in many local outreach programs and is an avid volunteer.

She is passionate about her family and serving others, and her love of medical missions has taken her to Brazil, Haiti, Peru, Jamaica, and West Africa.

Gary York 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.

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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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Decorate for the Holidays with Nature

I enjoy dressing my home for the holidays. It is all done as a part of the process of settling in for the deep fall and winter months ahead. Nothing is cozier and more inviting than the flicker of a candle and the crackle of a fire. I love to hear the whistle of a tea kettle and the clanking of thick solid pottery mugs. There is nothing that welcomes me home like the air hanging fragrant with evergreens and spices when I walk in the door.

There are so many beautiful things you can buy to create a picture-postcard Thanksgiving and Christmas. It might be fast and easy, but I don’t know that it is the best. I will admit I have done my share of shopping in the past. However, more and more I find myself drawn to the simplicity of decorating with the ornaments of nature.

A table of Thanks decorated with burlap, colorful leaves, twigs, and moss-covered rocks can be stunning. A wooden bowl of acorns with bittersweet sprigs worked in, is lovely.

For Christmas, bundle up and go in search of running cedar, mistletoe, holly, and pine. Smelling cedar reminds me of Christmas. When I was a girl, we always had a cedar tree that my momma, daddy, and I would go out and hunt for. I loved our simple little ways of decorating for Christmas.

I remember creating a Thanksgiving masterpiece when I was about 7 years old. I was sick and staying with my Ma because my momma and daddy had to work. I was on the mend and getting a little restless. I wanted to make something, and Ma said we would have to make do with what we had. And that’s just what we did. The result was a sad-looking, pine needle, pine cone, and tin pie pan centerpiece held together with freezer tape. Ma declared it to be absolutely gorgeous and placed it on her Thanksgiving table and showed it off to all who entered. I do believe it was her belief in me and my sevenyear-old talents that inspired me to fancy myself as a decorator.

I don’t follow any decorating rules other than the ones I’ve created for myself. I encourage my clients not to confine themselves to what they think the rules are. I want them to surround themselves with what they love, treasure, and enjoy – especially during the holidays. This is the perfect time to establish traditions that you and your family will look forward to keeping for years to come and to make memories that will last a lifetime.

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As I think about the times we had growing up, I remember that the food was excellent, playing with my cousins was fun, and getting ready for the holidays was the best part of all.

My Southern Style Here’s how I make my Southern Style table decoration • First I head to my family’s farmland with a basket, pruners, hand trowel, and a hatchet.

• I gather round stones from a little stream, moss from a shady bank, pine cones, broomstraw, dogwood and nandina twigs, wildflowers, hickory nuts, acorns, and sweetgum balls. The hatchet is handy for peeling off lichen-covered tree bark. I also look for lichen-covered rocks.

• Once at home, I use a wooden bowl, ironstone platter, or even a galvanized pail to hold my arrangement. And if the platter is chipped and cracked, even better! Tarnashed silver worked in is stunning and apothecary jars are beautiful when filled with botanical treasures.

• Next, I tie the broomstraw into little sheaves with a homespun ribbon or place a bundle in an old piece of pottery.

• To give my table an everyday elegance look, I substitute my regular tablecloth with a painters drop cloth that I top with a piece of burlap to produce a layered effect. Sometimes I decorate with colorful fall leaves. Go to www.homesciencetools.com to learn how to preserve them for the season.

• Then I finish by tying linen lace-trimmed napkins with burlap bows.

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Hope for the Simple Man “…and don’t forget son there is someone, up above.” - Ronnie Van Zant “How shall I pray? Are tears prayer, Lord? Are screams prayers, or groans or sighs or curses? Can trembling hands be lifted to you, or clenched fists, or the cold sweat that trickles down my back, or the cramps that knot my stomach? Will you accept my prayers Lord, my real prayers, rooted in the muck and mud and rock of my life and not just the pretty, cut flower, gracefully arranged bouquet of words? Will you accept me Lord, as I really am, a messed up mixture of glory and grace?” - Ted Loder “If all Jesus Christ can do is to tell me I must be holy, His teaching only brings despair.”

– Oswald Chambers I ask you, how can lonely, hurting, confused, discouraged people find helpful change? I mean real, tangible, positive life change?

There are extremes; the lost ones who live on the edge, a fine thread separates them from complete despair, insanity, or both. Even within Christendom, daily life can be too much for many. They go to church on Sunday and look around at all the people that they can’t relate to, people who seem to have it “together” and they feel even more alone. Their despair deepens.

But what about the rest of us? We mostly swing back and forth between peace and fear, joy and sorrow, love and hate, happiness and frustration. It often seems that we are surrounded by those who do not have any real hope — inwardly doubting that their life will ever get much better, that they will see any real, positive change in their culture, circumstances, attitude, or behavior.

There is hope though: “But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God. Since that time he waits for his enemies to be made his footstool, because by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy” (Heb 10:12-14). I’m drawn to the phrase “being made holy.” It seems to be saying that even though Jesus made us “perfect forever” by his sacrifice, there is still the ongoing process of “being made holy.”

How to get there from here? Well, here’s some unsolicited advice for you and then a few guidelines I hope are helpful. First, accept that only God can truly transform us; we are habitually weak. Second, receive his “personal instructions” for yourself. Don’t just listen second-hand what other’s say he said for you. Pray — listen. Finally, allow him the time and opportunity to do it.

Guideline #1: Spend time with HIM! There is no substitute for this. You cannot send someone else – your Priest or Pastor, your wife, your kids, your friends. Spend time with him yourself. Tell him how you feel, what’s bothering you, what you fear, what you love, what you hate, what you need, and what you want. He is the only one who can help you — the rest of us are just messengers.

As Ted Loder said, “...not just the pretty, cut flower, gracefully arranged bouquet of words,” but let him have the real you. He already knows you better than you know yourself.

Guideline #2: Follow the map. If your life depended on you getting to a certain destination you had never been to before and getting there by a certain time, wouldn’t you want a good look at a map? I have news for you — your life does depend on it! And you need to know not just where you are supposed to go, but what obstacles you can expect along the way. The Map is easy to come by in this country. You can get one everywhere from Walmart to your hotel drawer, many times for free. It’s called a Bible.

Guideline #3: Don’t travel alone. There are too many road-blocks, dangers, and distractions. Put aside your reservations and open up your life to someone else, someone you can trust. Make an agreement with them, write it down if necessary, but NEVER violate one another’s trust. Share your stories of the road and listen to theirs. Together we strengthen one another beyond what you could imagine. “For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them” (Matthew 18:20).

Guideline #4: Rely on God’s Power. The person who you have been, THAT person did not do that. But — God wants to help us. How do you get it? Ask! Sadly, we are programmed by our society to never admit need, never ask directions, never ask for help. And even if we do want his help, we often think that if he really loves us, he’ll see our (obvious) need and step in long before we have to humble ourselves and ask for it. But the Word of God says “You do not have, because you do not ask God.” (James 4:2b) Ask Him for help now, and never, ever, stop asking...

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THE MODERN COLLECTOR

One of the most exciting things about collecting is when you decide to start a new collection. I have recently found myself drawn to the bright colors and distinct retro style of vintage

by Laura Pack tin dollhouses and miniatures. I first noticed them about five years ago while shopping at an outdoor flea market in Virginia. The vibrant, cheerful blue color of one caught my eye. Upon closer inspection, I discovered the dollhouse was a colonial style home, and when I peeked inside, I absolutely loved what I saw. The vintage miniatures perfectly complemented the decorative design style of the walls, pictures, and rugs of the home. I loved this dollhouse because it reminded me of the one I played with as a child.

I often stop to look at vintage dollhouses when I see them in antique shops, antique malls, or at flea markets. I admire the styles of the homes as well as the enormous variety of miniatures. This year, I decided to become a proud owner of dollhouse miniatures. I was shopping with my mom at a local antique mall and found a box of miniatures containing such things as plates, candlesticks, and books. I was hooked!

I found another box of miniatures at the annual Hillsville flea market. I am still looking for just the right homes in which to place my miniatures. I have wooden and plastic miniatures, so naturally, I am on a mission to find the style of home that will complement what I have purchased. It is exciting to be on the trail of something new, and I simply had to do some research to learn what I am getting myself into.

The beautiful colonial with blue accents that initially caught my eye was a Marx lithographed tin mid-20thcentury dollhouse. Louis Marx & Co. was founded in New York City in 1919 and by the 1950s, became the Marx Tin Dollhouse largest toy company in the world. In 1949, Marx introduced its first metal dollhouses and continued to sell a variety of dollhouses into the 1970s.

Dollhouses typically included plastic furniture and dollhousesize plastic dolls. There is even a Marx Toy Museum which displays the toys of Louis Marx & Co. It is located near the Glen Dale Marx Factory in Moundsville, West Virginia. You can visit them online at marxtoymuseum.com to take a virtual tour, get information about planning a visit, or learn the history of Louis Marx.

The history of American dollhouses extends well beyond the popular Marx dollhouses, however. Many of the earliest known American dollhouses were influenced by their Dutch and German ancestors who were well known for elaborate, cabinet-style dollhouses in which the rooms on one side of 14 • SURRY LIVING Nov 2017 Issue

the structure were exposed and resembled shelves or nooks in appearance. This style dates back to the 17th century, with tiny chandeliers, upholstered furniture, and miniature accessories filling their interiors.

By the 19th century, German companies were exporting great quantities of dollhouse furniture to the United States.

In the Victorian Era, color lithography became common in Cabinet Style Dollhouse dollhouse production, and rooms were papered with brightly colored wallpaper, and exteriors featured various brick and stone-like patterns.

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home, farm, & garden way. During this era details such as chimney smoke were often printed directly onto the wood. In the 1970s, dollhouses were often purchased as kits and built at home replicating classic Victorian styles. Since then, there has been a steady rise in the interest of dollhouse and miniature collecting.

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Directions 1. Choose a pot for baking your compost. Any type of

BACKYARD COMPOSTING Trying to find something to do with those fallen leaves? Try composting. The organic waste we put back into the environment can be used by other living things. Instead of going to a landfill or burning our garbage, our wastes become valuable resources.

Composting occurs naturally almost everywhere. Leaves drop from trees. A mowed lawn produces clippings. Plants and animals die. Over time, these organic materials decompose. The rich, dark, soil-like material that results is called compost.

Tiny living things do much of the work of breaking down organic materials to form compost. These little workers are called microorganisms and include such things as bacteria and fungi. Animals living in the soil help microorganisms break down organic materials. Worms and pill bugs are examples of soil animals that help change organic waste into compost. As microorganisms and soil animals turn organic materials into compost, they use the organic materials as food. The organic materials provide nutrients for growth and activity. Eventually, these nutrients are returned to the soil, to be used again by trees, grass, and other plants. The process is nature’s way of composting and recycling. And we can help nature by composting as well.

By composting, we can save 20 to 30 percent of yard waste and food scraps from becoming garbage.

Many landfills are filling up and closing. Finding places to put garbage is a big problem. By composting yard and kitchen waste, we send less garbage to landfills.

There are many advantages to compost material. Compost can be mixed with soil which results in better gardens, flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs, houseplants, and lawns. Compost allows the soil to hold more water and adds nutrients to the soil.

HOW TO COMPOST Composting is like baking a cake. Add the ingredients, stir, bake, and out comes - compost! Whether you compost kitchen waste or yard and garden waste, there are a few basic steps to follow. Here are the necessary ingredients and general directions for composting.

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home, farm, & garden The I love summer. I enjoy the hot weather and rejoice in the song of locusts.

Freshly-mown grass makes me happy, and the Fourth of July is my favorite

by Terri Maurer holiday. I can’t be the only person who eagerly awaits June, starting in January. My longing for the dog days began when I was young. I loved getting out of school, sleeping late, going swimming, chasing lightning bugs, grilling out, going to the beach, vacation Bible school, churning homemade ice-cream in the backyard and rolling in the grass with my friends. No matter how old I am, those memories never fade. My mom used to tell me that her body might be aging, but in her mind, she was forever young. I know what she meant.

As an adult, summer brings a little less fun and a little more sweat. Grass needs mowing, weeds whacking, and bugs zapping. As a child, I never worried about rain. But now I know if I expect to pick a fresh tomato or a bucket of berries, I might have to drag out the hose and do some watering. But even with more work, there is still time to enjoy the outdoors, to sit a spell and relax.

Ecclesiastes 3 tells us this: “For everything, there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted.”

Isn’t that a wonderful thing?

I’ve learned to be thankful for the change of seasons. Fall gives us relief from the August heat. My cool-season grass revives and gives a striking green contrast to the brilliant yellow, orange, and red hues of my maples. The song of locusts is replaced by the chirping of crickets. And my favorite sight occurs in early

fall when the crisp air combines with the slant of the sun’s light to make everything appear exceptionally vibrant. And in the fall I’m grateful that each day isn’t filled with a chore and I can spend more time enjoying the beauty of God’s creation.

Winter’s cold can bring challenges to getting around, but in the South that is the exception instead of the rule. While living in Idaho years ago, I experienced a “Sitting around month that never got above zero degrees. Don’t believe that a dry cold a dancing flame is not as bad as a humid one. Cold is and listening to the cold! I’ve found that binge-watching all the shows I didn’t have time to see crackling wood, while having a hot cup of during the summer is a great way to avoid the winter blues. Thankfully coffee is a great way to there are usually a few days that end a long day.” sneak in to offer a little reprieve from the cold air. I’ve even grilled hamburgers on New Year’s Day. Sometimes it’s the little things that get us through.

This time of year, with winter fast approaching, if you find yourself wishing it was summer again, just remember the blessings of the season you are in and enjoy the moment. One of my favorite things about cool weather is having a fire pit. Sitting around a dancing flame and listening to the crackling wood, while having a hot cup of coffee is a great way to end a long day. And yes, there might be a thousand leaves to rake up, making you wonder why you planted those five maples in your front yard, but the bright side of that is you have free mulch When life gives you leaves, make compost!

Until next time, Happy Gardening!

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The Best Fall Fruit Oh, the fall. That wonderful season of cooler temperatures, vibrant leaves, apples, pumpkins, and grapes.

Wait, what?

Yes, grapes. They’re probably not the first thing that comes to mind when you think about fall, but it’s prime time for harvesting this delicious fruit. Whether you pluck them straight from the vine, make jelly or sip them in their liquid form from a glass, grapes are worth remembering this time of year. And Surry County has a lot to offer.

vineyards in the county. Together, the operations grow about 40 different varieties of grapes, and most make their own wine.

This is rare in many wine regions, but it’s great for visitors, who get to experience and taste something different no matter where they stop.

Despite the differences, one thing is sure – growing and harvesting grapes isn’t for the faint of heart. The first three years of a grape vine’s life is what Colwell calls the “training period.” Once in A rocking chair awaits you at Carolina Heritage Vineyard and Winery the ground, the vine is cared for meticulously – it’s watered, weeded, and tied up to remain tall and straight. Any budding grapes during these years are removed so the plant can dedicate its energy to developing strong roots. The fall season of the fourth year usually brings the first harvest. The Colwells pick their grapes by hand. The grapes are then crushed or pressed, and the pulp and skins are discarded or kept depending on whether the wine is white or red. Yeast is added to the grape juice and fermentation occurs until all sugar is dissolved. The wine is transferred to a tank where it “rests” for six months if white and a year if red. It’s monitored until it’s ready for bottling, which the Colwells also do right on the farm. They typically bottle white wine in February and March and red wine in August and September.

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More than 200 acres of Surry land is covered in grape vines.

Viticulture – the study, science, and production of grapes – is a major agricultural commodity here, and the county is one of the leading grape producers in North Carolina. Hundreds of wine-drinking visitors and grape enthusiasts flock to the Yadkin Valley every year. So, what makes Surry County grapes so special?

“The variety of the varieties,” Pat Colwell said.

Colwell and her husband Clyde own and operate Carolina Heritage Vineyard and Winery in Elkin. They started their operation in 2005, after refusing to fully retire. They grow 12 acres of grapes, including four varieties of muscadines and nine hybrid varieties.

And the unique twist?

They’re the only organic vineyard in the state. The farm is a blend of their passions.

“My husband always wanted to open his own vineyard and winery,” Colwell said. “And Pat & Clyde Cowell at their Elkin winery I wanted to do something to give back [to the environment], so I said if we can go organic, I’m in!”

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Harvesting grapes at Carolina Heritage Vineyard & Winery in Elkin

Grape production comes with other challenges, too. Weeds, weather, and insects always threaten, so the Colwells have found creative ways to ensure their vineyards flourish. From using organic products to testing new grape varieties to see which thrive in the Surry County climate, they’re constantly evolving their operation. But it’s all worth it when they’re able to find the perfect wine for a customer.

“In today’s world, there are so few things you can do from start to finish,” Colwell remarked. “We have the wonderful experience of planting the vines and seeing it all the way through to making wine, serving it and hearing ‘I like that’ from customers. It’s a wonderful, rewarding feeling.”

Find out more about Surry County vineyards and wineries by visiting www.SurryWineries.com.

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The Other Family Doctor When considering healthcare for your family, don’t forget the furry (or feathered or scaly) members of your household! Routine and preventive healthcare is just as crucial for your pets as it is for you -- perhaps more so. After all, when our pets feel out of sorts, they can’t communicate their ailments to us the way we can tell our doctors about our own aches and pains. And this inability is why regular physical examinations and routine diagnostic testing are so necessary when it comes to maintaining our pets’ good health and longevity. The sooner an abnormality is discovered, the more likely the problem can be eliminated or by Sarah Southard effectively managed.

Routine checkups are essential throughout your pet’s life. Puppies and kittens require a series of vaccinations when they are young to provide the best protection against respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases that can be life-threatening if they lead to infection.

They also need frequent exams to ensure they are growing appropriately and to screen for any congenital abnormalities. Like us, animals can be born with various problems which, when diagnosed early, can be surgically corrected or managed medically to ensure a good quality of life for years to come.

As animals move into adulthood, they can develop various ailments including obesity, diabetes, thyroid imbalances, or seizure disorders. These types of problems have the potential to compromise our pets’ well-being for a lifetime, and some may be fatal if left untreated. Cancers of various types commonly plague our house pets and even horses and cattle. Respiratory, urinary tract, and skin infections are common and often respond very well to appropriate therapies when treated early. Dogs, cats, and goats can develop urinary tract stones which are much like kidney stones in people. However, annual or semi-annual exams and diagnostic testing by your veterinarian, along with monitoring your pet’s appetite and other behaviors at home, will allow for proper diagnosis and treatment of any problems that develop. With timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment, our pets can live long, happy, healthy lives.

But even with proper care, older animals can develop many of the same agerelated issues as humans. Geriatric dogs and cats often develop heart, kidney, and liver disease – and even arthritis. Increasing the frequency of exams for your senior pets can aid in early detection and better management of these conditions. Early intervention and proper management can provide a good quality of life for older animals which may be suffering from age-related physical changes.

The lesson learned is to be proactive. If you combine proper vaccination and deworming along with flea and tick preventives throughout your pets’ lives, you’ll help to ensure their happiness and good health. And these steps will also protect your finances.

As the adage goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” It is much more cost-effective to prevent problems than it is to treat them. With routine visits to your veterinarian, maintenance of proper preventive care measures, and early diagnosis and treatment of any abnormalities present, you and your animals can enjoy many happy, healthy years together!

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 kids activities at the Library, dance performances from local companies, photos with Santa, a Holiday Kids Zone sponsored

by Elkin Municipal Park and Recreational Center, and train rides for children up and down Main Street.

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The first sign of Christmas is the arrival of Santa’s Mailbox by the town tree. Downtown merchants start lining their storefront windows with the warm glow of twinkle lights.

And the music of the season is heard all around town.

This year, the town celebrates the opening of the Rock Facade Park at 115 West Main Street, where the traditional light up ceremony will take place on Friday at 6:30 PM. Festivities take place throughout the night for all in the family to enjoy—

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The Foothills Arts Council will host its annual Holiday Craft and Gift Market inside Coley Hall at the Liberty all weekend- Friday night, Saturday and Sunday. And all along Main Street, Elkin merchants and restaurants will be open to offer seasonal promotions. It’s the perfect place and time for holiday shopping and to support local businesses and artisans.

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by Patricia Williams, FNP-BC

Hello Fall, Goodbye Flu! Hello, fall. Goodbye Flu! It’s that time of year again – time for your annual flu shot. But is it vital? As a health care provider, I have to say, yes. With only rare exceptions, all persons ages 6 months and older need annual vaccination. Even egg allergies are no longer an exception.

Flu kills approximately 36,000 people yearly, and prevention is the key to decreasing your risk.

Although it is not a guarantee against infection, vaccination can make your illness much milder if you do get sick.

And vaccination has shown to reduce hospitalizations from the complications of flu, especially among children and older adults.

It is crucial for those with chronic health conditions such as asthma, chronic lung disease, diabetes, heart disease, and weak immune systems to receive their annual vaccine.

Other high-risk groups include adults over 65, children younger than 2, and pregnant women. The CDC researchers indicate that the vaccine reduces the risk of flu-related doctor visits by 50-60 percent among the overall population – a significant reduction when you consider the time lost to flu, not to mention the horrible experience of being ill.

The flu vaccine is the best tool that we currently have to protect against the virus. There are many places available to get your flu shot. Your primary care offices are the best places to start.

Your local pharmacies, workplaces, and health department also offer flu vaccines. You have no excuses. Get your flu shot and stay well!

Another preventative measure to consider is a pneumococcal vaccine. Serious pneumococcal infections and even death occur more often in children less than 2 years old and adults 65 and older. The CDC recommends that the pneumonia vaccine be given to all babies and children less than 2, adults 65 and older, and anyone between the ages of 2 and 64 who are at increased risk for pneumonia due to medical conditions.

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warrant these. Medicare Part B covers 100 percent of the cost for both vaccines when they are given at least 12 months apart.

Most private insurance plans cover pneumococcal vaccines as well. Check with your insurance provider for details.

Flu and pneumonia, however, should not be your only concerns. It is also worthwhile to consider shingles vaccination.

Shingles is a painful blister-type rash usually affecting one side of the body. This rash causes pain and typically will scab over in seven to 10 days with clearance in two to four weeks.

However, the pain can last for months and even years after the rash has resolved. We now have a shingles vaccine (Zostavax).

It can reduce your risk of developing shingles by 51 percent. At this time, the CDC recommends shingles vaccine for persons 60 and older. Shingles are caused by the chickenpox virus. If you had chickenpox, you could get shingles.

A weakened immune system from chronic disease or stress can increase the risk for an outbreak of shingles. You should talk to your healthcare provider about this vaccine. You may want to also check with your insurance provider about coverage. Often this is better covered by your Medicare Part D if given by your pharmacy. It is a necessary vaccine and worth the cost.

Vaccines are an essential part of prevention, but other things can also help keep you healthy during this season. Hand washing, rest, proper nutrition, water intake, and exercise are proven to be our greatest weapons against illness. Hand washing is essential for preventing the spread of germs – and most importantly it’s free, easy (no shots involved) and can reduce the risk of viral infections by up to 50 percent (depending on the type of infection). Proper rest is necessary to maintain a healthy immune system, and we all need seven to nine hours of sleep.

Water is one of the best medicines we have. It comprises nearly 60 percent of the body and is necessary for proper body function.

Adequate fluid intake of at least 64 ounces of water per day helps to keep your immune system functioning at its highest level.

Proper nutrition can also boost the immune system. Make your food work for you. Keep to whole foods; stay clear of

out & about the processed foods and simple sugars. Our bodies recognize foods better than supplements. Proper nutrition and exercise are essential for good health.

Being healthy is not just for the rich or young, it is for everyone.

Make smart decisions about your health based on facts, not myths, and certainly not on the advice of well-meaning but misinformed friends. Talk to your healthcare providers and find out what is best for your age and current level of health.

Don’t go into this season of flu and viruses uneducated or unprepared. Prevent illness with good health practices and have a happy fall.

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It’s a buzz-term heard around the country. Born from the need in many communities to reinvent themselves and give a jump-start to their workforce. It’s an economic driver based on imagination and ingenuity — a creative economy.

It’s built on the foundation of what America was created on — hard work and craftsmanship. The nation lost some of that along the way as it became more industrialized and technology based. In recent years, much of that industrial growth has moved elsewhere, and that has bred new life into reviving the artisan spirit through art and music.

The Southwest Virginia community of Galax is an excellent example of how embracing and showcasing the creative economy is giving travelers more reasons to visit. Throughout Downtown Galax, you can view a combined symbol of this creativity in a recent city art project. Six-foot bass fiddles, cast in fiberglass, are on view that honor the artisan spirit and musical heritage of the area. Two examples include a red, white, and blue instrument that showcases patriotism and a multi-colored quilt version that honors fiber arts.

Such creativity is commonplace in the community. Chestnut Creek School of the Arts is a year-round art school which operates on the philosophy that “art is for everyone and everyone is an artist.” A full schedule of classes from a few hours to several weeks offers attendees to try a potter’s wheel, learn the art of hand embroidery, create a painting, or expand musical skills on the guitar. The recent addition of a woodworking studio allows for the creation of unique pieces of furniture to handcrafted musical instruments. Classes are available that honor the local heritage in art and traditional music or contemporary skills from around the world.

The drive to create the school arose from a time in local history when a large portion of the local economy was slipping away.

In the early years of the twenty-first century, the Galax area lost more than 1,200 textile and furniture manufacturing jobs. The inspiration to create the school grew out of a dream to develop an outlet for art education and a way for Appalachian heritage to be passed to future generations. Classes for adults, teens, and children are offered in Appalachian music and dance, drawing and painting, weaving, basket-weaving, felting, sewing, dyeing, jewelry, pottery, wood and stone carving, and many more.

The musical heritage of Galax’s creative economy is also showcased through the weekly musical shows at the Historic Rex Theater, the seasonal concerts at the Blue Ridge Music Center on the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway, and the many festivals and special events held throughout the year that reinforce Southwest Virginia’s strong footprint in old-time and bluegrass music.

Make the creative economy a part of your next Galax experience. For more information, call 276-238-8130 or visit www.VisitGalax.com .

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by Cindy Baucom

What Is IBMA World of Bluegrass?

Well, it kept me very busy the last week of September! IBMA is the acronym for International Bluegrass Music Association.

In the mid-1980s, the organization was formed and met for the first time in Owensboro, Kentucky. After Owensboro, Louisville and Nashville hosted the annual worldwide gathering of Bluegrass professionals and fans. The location changed to Raleigh, North Carolina in 2013. I was on the Board of Directors for IBMA during that time and was more than happy to be traveling just over 2 hours to World of Bluegrass, instead of more than 8 hours. Many people involved in the music industry from right here in the Yadkin Valley and surrounding areas take advantage of the conference for the business meetings, trade show, music showcases, luncheons, awards show, StreetFest and Wide Open Terry Baucom’s Dukes of Drive Bluegrass in downtown Raleigh. at StreetFest

Knee-Deep In Bluegrass has a booth each year in the exhibit hall, and I serve as stage announcer for the Red Hat Amphitheater performances.

My husband, Terry Baucom, stays busy performing with his band, the Dukes of Drive, and overall, it is quite a productive week for those of us who have a career in music. And, if World of Bluegrass wasn’t rewarding enough already, I was honored to be named the 2017 IBMA Broadcaster of the year. But Interviewing Sam Bush with all the business and on the Red Carpet musical experiences of the week, it is the friendships that are formed and renewed during this time that is most important to me personally.

For more information about the organization or any of its programs, visit IBMA.org or call 1-888-GET-IBMA.

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R.O. LANIER This month we celebrate the monumental career of icon educator Mr. R.O. Lanier, who at 96 resides on Zephyr Road west of Dobson, NC. He graduated from

by Gary York Brevard College, High Point College, and Appalachian State University, starting his career teaching math and science and shortly became a principal. He and late wife Glenna enjoyed 70 wonderful years, and she dedicated R.O. Lanier her professional life serving the Dobson Community Library.

In 1958, Superintendent J. Sam Gentry encouraged Mr. Lanier to accept the Mountain Park High School principalship.

After accepting, Mr. Lanier, Glenna, and children Judy, R.O. Jr, and Connie Glenna Lanier eagerly moved to Surry County. In 1961 Mountain Park, Dobson, and Copeland High Schools were consolidated to become Surry Central High School, and Mr. Lanier became its first principal. His first three teammates were assistant Catherine White, cafeteria manager Geneva White, and business teacher Gene Everette.

In 1965 Central’s outstanding football team, led by Coach Howard Hayes, won the state’s 2A R.O. Lanier and Gene Everette Championship, beating North Davidson 13-7. Present Surry County School Board Member and former teacher Sexton Earlie Coe was a star player on the Golden Eagles squad.

In 1963 Mr. Fred Patterson, an NC Cooperative Extension Soil and Water Specialist, became the Lanier’s across-the-road neighbor. They became best friends and golfing buddies, wife Ann Patterson joined Central’s faculty, and for years Mr. Fred would drive to the post office in Dobson and bring the Laniers’ mail. Mr. Lanier and Mr. Fred were best friends until Mr. Fred’s passing in 2016.

Sam Couch served as a teacher and assistant principal for Mr. Lanier from 1969 to 1982. Mr. Lanier said, “We were a great team. Sam could get students to do things. They accepted his direction and discipline and together we had a great school.” Mr. Lanier retired in 1982, and his legacy will forever endure. Mr. Couch recently shared that “Mr. Sam Couch and R.O. Lanier 28 • SURRY LIVING Nov 2017 Issue

Lanier was an understanding mentor and role model. He had high expectations for his staff and himself. He was also an innovative community servant. I grew greatly from his trust and delegations. I shall always cherish the memory of being responsible for the Junior-Senior Prom and our graduation in 1982.”

Mr. Lanier and Gene Everette, a first-year teacher and coach in 1961, and Appalachian State University graduate, become inseparable advocates. In 1973 they brought Surry County’s first JROTC unit to the county. Mr. Lanier said, “The Air Force JROTC gave Surry Central an undeniable opportunity for young men and women that had been wanting on our campus.

Its values were tailor-made for our students, and the decision to implement its outreach was a huge win for our ministry.”

Shortly after his retirement, his Lions Club that he had joined in 1963 established the R.O. Lanier Citizenship Awards, given each year to a senior boy and girl selected by the senior class. These coveted awards are cherished by the recipients. In 2011 the community recognized Mr. Lanier for his 50-year anniversary of dedicated service to his beloved calling to education. In 2002 Surry Central added a 10,000 square foot science Receiving the R.O. Lanier Citizenship Award and technology wing and named it for Mr. Lanier. In 2011 the Surry County Educational Foundation was founded. Its first endowed scholarship was named for Mr. Lanier.

His accomplishments are monumental, and he served with dignity and quiet servantship. His admirers praise his respect for all who strive and aspire to excel. He vowed to provide an opportunity to receive a quality education and to share hope, gratitude, forgiveness, and humility. In his quiet, behind the scenes endeavors, his steadfast love, compassion, and trust are his everlasting values and principles. For all who know and were the beneficiaries of his goodness, “Precious memories, how they linger, how they ever flood our souls.”

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Extra weight is not the gift we want to give ourselves during the holidays. With all the delicious treats to eat and being too busy to exercise, it is easy to put on a few extra pounds. In fact, if you do, you are not alone. Many Americans gain between one and five pounds during the holidays. Weight gained in the few weeks from mid-November through December accounts for more than half of the weight gained for the entire year. If those few pounds melted away as quickly as some of our snowfalls here in this part of the country, we wouldn’t be concerned.

Unfortunately, that weight is like the old wives’ tales about snow which stays on the ground, waiting for the next snowfall to come. That extra weight often is just hanging around for more pounds to be added to it. Fortunately, help is available.

Sign-up is easy. Register at holidaychallenge@esmmweighless. com. If you don’t have access to a computer, utilize those at your local library or contact the Surry County Center, NC Cooperative Extension at 336-401-8025. You can register for the challenge over the phone. You’ll receive a food diary and physical activity log, a meal planner and shopping list, plus weekly tips in the mail. This holiday season, the only thing that should be stuffed is the turkey. Make time to take care of yourself and the holidays will be more enjoyable for all.

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2. Grind the cookies in a food processor.

3. Lightly spray a 9” glass pie pan with vegetable cooking spray. Pat the cookie crumbs into the pan evenly.

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4. Mix the rest of the ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Pour into the crust and bake until knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

5. Allow to cool and slice into 8 wedges.

6. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information (Per Serving) Serving Size: 1/8 pie; Calories: 165; Total Fat: 1.5; (Saturated fat: 0.5g); Sodium: 170mg; Total Carbohydrate: 12g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Protein: 6g Serves: 8 Source: Eat Smart, Move More North Carolina

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The Sweet Life

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t this time of year, there is little time to accomplish all that is needed. It seems the holiday season starts in October and before you know it, Thanksgiving squeezes in just before all the events of December start. Rather than becoming too overwhelmed, I opt for simple recipes like Chocolate Chess Pie. It is easy to make but is delicious and worthy of becoming a Thanksgiving tradition.

This recipe is from the Angus Barn restaurant in Raleigh and is so popular that the restaurant makes hundreds of pies a week to sell at the restaurant and its country store.

3. Place eggs in a mixing bowl and add sugar a little at a time, beating between additions. Then add vanilla and salt and beat until combined.

4. Go back to the melting chocolate in pan and stir until smooth.

5. Turning on mixer, slowly add the chocolate mixture to egg mixture and beat until well combined, taking care not to over beat the eggs.

6. Pour mixture into the prepared crust and add a baking shield or aluminum foil ring to the outer crust to prevent overbrowning.

7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set. The filling will rise while baking.

8. Cool before cutting.

9. Top with whipped topping if desired.

CHOCOLATE CHESS PIE (Serves 8) Ingredients • ¾ cup of unsalted butter (1½ sticks) • 3 ounces of Baker’s semisweet chocolate • 3 eggs • 1 ½ cups sugar • 1 ½ teaspoons of vanilla • Dash of salt • Refrigerated pie crust or your favorite homemade crust • Whipped topping (optional) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Melt butter and chocolate in a heavy saucepan on low heat. Once pan is very hot, turn off heat and let sit to melt ingredients while you work on the next step. This helps keep the mixture from being too hot when you add to the eggs later.

Sweet Tips If cracks form when the pie cools, hide them with whipped topping.

Use a carrot peeler to shave curls from a chocolate bar and scatter on top of pie for garnish.

(This recipe is adapted from The News & Observer.)

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sincerely yours Dear Sensibly Sassy,

Sensibly Sassy Dear Sensibly Sassy, I enjoy dining out, and I have a friend who likes to join me.

As much as I love her, she always embarrasses me. She requires numerous refills on her beverage, and if she isn’t served quickly enough, she will make a show of slurping at the last drop in her glass or rattle her spoon around her empty coffee cup. But when we dine at one of our homes, she mysteriously doesn’t seem to need that much to drink. We split the bill, but when it comes time to tip, she is positively stingy. She’ll say it’s the owner’s place to pay the help, or that she’s not tipping for an empty glass. Then she’ll scold me for leaving a fair tip and accuse me of trying to make her look bad. Please don’t tell me to drop her. I love her, and I really do enjoy our time together. We’ve been friends for years. For me, this is the only real problem area we have. I don’t know how to talk to her about this.

Sincerely, Heart Burned in Cana

My wife is obsessed with her first husband, and she doesn’t realize the hurt she causes me by reliving her past with him.

They were married and divorced in her early twenties. We are now in our mid-forties. He was a cheater, and she was deeply humiliated. I get it. She had to heal and learn to trust again. I understand that. But, through mutual friends, she still keeps up with him. At all times she knows where he lives, works, and about his relationships. She can turn any conversation into the story of their marriage and break-up.

She practically spits his name but continues to bring him up regularly. Sometimes I think she dwells more on him and the unhappiness he brought her than the happiness and blessings we have together.

I plan on this being my first and only marriage. After some painful years of trying, we have a healthy child who started school this fall. We have good jobs and a beautiful home.

I just don’t understand how a bad marriage, years ago, can poison the good life we enjoy now. Any suggestions to move us past this?

Sincerely, Tired of playing second fiddle in Holly Springs Dear Fiddler,

Dear Heart Burned, You do have a problem. You are obviously in a situation that is at best uncomfortable, and at worst, embarrassing. I’m going to give it to you straight. Don’t eat out with her. Or, make it a fast food place where the customer is responsible for their own refills. If she suggests a restaurant with table service and tipping, turn her down. You can’t change rude. You can’t argue with stingy. So, if y’all are visiting, take dining off the table!

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Bless her heart. Bless your heart. Y’all are both in pain. I hear it. I can tell you that this is beyond Sensibly Sassy. Please go to marriage counseling or talk with your faith leader. I figure you have already tried expressing your feelings to her and obviously to no avail. She needs to learn how to let this go.

You need advice on coping and helping her to heal. After all of these years, it is not going away on its own. A professional is the only way for you two to make the beautiful music of a duo, not the trio that it has been.

Sincerely, Sensibly Sassy Have a question for Sensibly Sassy? If so, send it by email to sassy@surryliving.com and watch for a reply in future issues.

Health Literacy: The First Step in Managing your Health!

Come on, confess – you’ve been there, too! You go to your doctor, register your complaints, listen to the doctor’s explanation and instructions, then go back home and say, “What just happened?”

It’s a fact: healthcare is complicated Vincent Miller, MD … and with a constant infusion of newer, faster, non-invasive and robotic technologies and techniques, it’s no wonder that patients are frequently bewildered by the sheer number and variety of decisions they must make in helping to manage their own health issues.

“Health literacy – which is the ability to obtain, process, and understand basic health information – is a necessary component for ensuring the best possible outcomes in any clinical setting,” explains Vincent Miller, MD, at Northern Family Medicine, a bustling local primary-care practice. “Health literacy is at the core of how well … or poorly … healthcare providers and patients communicate with each other,” he says. Indeed, according to the American Medical Association, health literacy is believed to be a stronger predictor of health outcomes than social and economic status, education, gender and age.

So important is health literacy that October has been designated “Health Literacy Month” and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has advanced a National Action Plan to improve healthrelated communications. The Plan is based on two core principles: that all people have the right to health information that helps them make informed decisions; and that health services should be delivered in ways that are easy to understand that improve health, longevity, and quality-of-life.

While Dr. Miller acknowledges that both providers and patients have a responsibility to communicate effectively with one another, he puts the greater burden on providers – which include physicians, nurses, technicians and other members of the healthcare team. “We’ve been educated and trained to use medical jargon and verbal short-cuts when speaking colleague-to-colleague, but that’s neither fair nor appropriate when speaking to patients,” he says.

“For example, instead of telling a patient his artery is partially occluded, it makes more sense to say it’s partially blocked.”

Dr. Miller notes that the internet has played an important role during the past several years in helping bridge the communications gap between doctors and patients. “More often than not, patients come to see me these days with information they’ve downloaded from their home computers,” he says. “But since most of those patients understand that anything they get from the internet is usually incomplete and generic, I then build on their basic knowledge of the problem so that, together, we can identify the issue that is specific to them and agree on a treatment plan, as needed.”

Achieving health literacy is an even greater challenge for patients with sensory disabilities or those who do not speak English. To that end, hospitals and doctors’ offices have embraced a variety of programs and tools – such as TTY machines and certified language interpreters -- to assist those patients in communicating directly with providers. “As caregivers, we also know that stress, anxiety, pain, and being in an unfamiliar environment can create informational vacuums for patients and family members,” says Dr. Miller, “and we have been trained to identify and minimize any issues that inhibit productive communication.”

Dr. Miller notes that the following tips can be used by all patients to improve their health literacy: 1. Ask questions.

2. Repeat information back to our doctor or nurse.

3. Bring all your medicines to your next doctor’s visit.

4. Have another adult with you.

5. Make a Pill Card 6. Let the doctor’s office know you need an Interpreter if you do not speak or understand English very well.

“Health care is a team sport,” says Dr. Miller, “and the best way to ‘win’ is with clear communications!”

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Main Street (street will be closed off) NOVEMBER 11: VETERAN’S DAY FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY 11:00 AM VFW Post 9436, 142 Veteran’s Drive NOVEMBER 25: SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Ladies Night Out and Deck the Halls will join forces for Small Business Saturday! Specials all over town, Window Decorating contest, scavenger hunt, prize drawings, hay rides, live entertainment, Santa Claus!

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM ART HOP The Art of Massage, 223 E Main St, Live music by George Smith, massage demonstrations, Piccione Vineyards, Sound Table Demos, local herbalist available, new artwork on display by local artists 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM ARTISAN’S BAZAAR The Livingroom Coffeehouse and Winebar, 215 E Main St, Vendors selling handcrafted and locally made items 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM PAMELA’S PLACE ON MAIN Fundraiser for Relay for Life, Decorating ornaments/coasters and Bingo NOVEMBER 30: PILOT’S SENSATIONAL SHOPPING SPLURGE 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Pilot Center, 612 E Main St, Many vendors in one spot! There will be a passport to guide you to all of our vendors and door prizes!

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ELKIN: UPCOMING EVENTS 1ST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH: FOOTHILLS ARTS COUNCIL has gallery openings/refreshments.

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MOUNT AIRY: UPCOMING EVENTS NOVEMBER 1: GAMING DAY 4:00 PM Mount Airy Public Library; Celebrate Gaming Day by playing a Life-size version of Giant Scrabble! Great spellers are invited to attend!

NOVEMBER 3 – 4: TARHEEL TELLERS STORYTELLING FESTIVAL Andy Griffith Playhouse – featuring 6 fantastic NC Tarheel Tellers. Events begin Friday at 7pm. On Saturday, a workshop will begin at 10am, followed by a family concert at 2pm and showcase tellers at 7pm.

NOVEMBER 6: HOLIDAY COOKIE RECIPE SWAP – Mount Airy Public Library – The Annual Holiday Cookie Recipe Swap is where participants bake 2 dozen home-made cookies, and bring them to share, as well as the recipe, with others who attend. This year, we add something new, by inviting the community to bring in other cookies, home-made or storebought, in a Cookie Drive, for us to ship to local soldiers who are serving overseas, as a holiday treat for them. We will have them shipped in time to receive them to enjoy while away from home during the Thanksgiving/Christmas season. We invite you to join us for this fun, and tasty, event! If you know a local soldier who would like to distribute these cookies to their fellow platoon members, please give us their names for the delivery.

NOVEMBER 10: GIRLS NIGHT OUT Downtown Mount Airy – www.mountairydowntown.org NOVEMBER 12: HISTORY TALKS: THE LAST WITNESS, HILLSVILLE COURTHOUSE TRAGEDY 2:00 PM, Mount Airy Museum of Regional History – In this unique History Talk, historian Howard Sadler will present a new perspective on the 1912 courthouse tragedy in Hillsville, Va. You will learn about Judge Thornton Lemmon Massie and his friend and confidant, Howard Cecil Gilmer of Pulaski and the tragic events of March 14th, 1912 (the Hillsville Tragedy) that changed the lives of those involved forever. You will also gain insights about the tragedy through the Judge’s own words and from those who were there that fateful day by reading trial testimony and seeing photographic evidence. Actual documents introduced at trials, which have remained sheltered and unseen since the days of the event, will be unveiled. History Talks are FREE to the public and held at 2pm on the 3rd floor of the Museum. A brief intermission will be held halfway through this presentation.

NOVEMBER 14: DINNER AND PRESENTATION WITH DR. ELLIOT ENGEL: 6:00 PM “The Master of Mayberry: The Miraculous, Yet Mysterious, Life of Andy Griffith” World Premiere Old North State Winery – www.surryarts.org for tickets & details NOVEMBER 15: PADDINGTON 4:00 PM – Historic Earle Theatre, Free NOVEMBER 17: BETTY LYNN AT ANDY GRIFFITH MUSEUM 1:00 PM – come meet Betty Lynn who was Thelma Lou on the Andy Griffith Show and get her autograph!

NOVEMBER 18: THE HARRIS BROTHERS 7:30 PM – Historic Earle Theatre Visit www.surryarts.org for tickets NOVEMBER 18: MAYBERRY HALF MARATHON 10K & 5K – Come run our beautiful flat and fast courses through Historic Mayberry and on the Granite City Greenway! This event gives you a taste of the Mayberry life from start to finish. Half Marathon starts at 8am, 10K at 8:15am, and 5K at 8:30am. For more information and to register, go to http:// mayberryhalf.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=1709 DECEMBER 3: THE NUTCRACKER PERFORMED BY NEW YORK BALLET for Young Audiences 3:00 PM – Andy Griffith Playhouse; Visit www.surryarts.org for tickets

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DECEMBER 8: GINGERCOOKIE HOUSE WORKSHOP 3:30 PM Andy Griffith Museum Theatre - $5 – register by emailing antonia@surryarts.org DECEMBER 9 & 10: MAGIC TREE HOUSE 3:00 PM – A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens, JR. Andy Griffith Playhouse; Visit www.surryarts.org for tickets

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DECEMBER 9: ROSY CHEEKS 5K & KIDS JINGLE BELL ½ MILE – 9TH ANNUAL MOUNT AIRY POLICE DEPARTMENT TOY DRIVE sponsored by Mount Airy Parks & Rec. Entry fee is an unwrapped gift (elementary or middle-school age appropriate) for the toy drive. SPECIAL GUEST appearance

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