Yadkin Valley Magazine September-October 2020

YADKIN VALLEY MAGAZINE your guide to Yadkin Valley Living™ September­October 2020

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Celebrating

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Yadkin Valley

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Local Discoveries

Through all the Seasons of the Year,

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Throughout this issue, you’ll find a wealth of fun discoveries to fill your Yadkin Valley Weekends.

Visit yadkinvalleymagazine.com and sign up to receive a free weekly email with suggestions for fun ways to visit a special event or make a special memory.

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Building & Restoring Family Heirlooms

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AUTUMN LEAVES HAS FALLEN SO LET'S GET BACK TO OUR ROOTS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH SPECIAL IN-STORE SPECIAL EVENTS: DOOR PRIZES COOKING DEMOS TASTINGS MEET SOME OF OUR LOCAL ARTISANS TWO LUMPS OF SUGAR TRUNK SHOW

SALES! SALES! SALES! ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN

Home & Garden 50 Autumn’s Woodland Bounty 54 Fall is the Time to Lime 64 Garden’s Perpetual State with Perennials

People & Celebrations 56 Sprucing Up for Fall 68 Making a Fall Wreath 78 YV People: Terry Collins, Author, plus 80 YV People: Norah Hopkins, Forest Ranger 81 YV People: Steve Matthews, Carver 82 YV People: Timothy Porter, Artist 86 Off the Book shelf: Say I Won’t 87 Preserving Elkin’s National Trail 90 The Corn Maze is Back!

94 The YV Hostess of Newberry Manor 97 YV Vineyards Still Thriving 102 Financial Moves for Grandparents 105 Annuity Basics 110 Our Old Farm Tractors

Health & Wellness 38 Kid Activities from the NC Egg Assoc.

72 Aging Gratefully 74 Should YOU Stay Home?

84 caring hearts: Post 7794 Women’s Auxillary 96 Connect with Nature: Kids’ Fun Online

THE FALL BAKING BASKET VALUE OVER $120.00

all about PETS 99 Off the Bookshelf: Life Lessons from the CAT 99 Pet Pics 100 Dr. Brock: Save Your Pet 101 canine café: Pumpkin Drops

in every issue...

225 North Main Street • Mount Airy, NC 336­648­8130 • Monday­Saturday 10­6 visit our easy­to­shop online store at www.farmhousespitsand spoons.com Gift Cards

12 editor’s letter 16 beginnings 20 Our Recipe Box 100 Business Section 108 What Is That?

110 Collectors: Our Old Farm Tractors 112 Sandra’s closing devotion

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For more information or to schedule a complimentary financial review, call or stop by today. www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC

Anyone can provide advice.

At Edward Jones, our goal is to provide advice and guidance tailored to your needs.

That’s why we live and work in your community.

When it comes to your financial needs and goals, we believe you de­ serve face­to­face attention.

You talk, we listen, and we get to know you.

Retirement Plans Rollovers and Consolidation Individual Retirement Accounts Portfolio and Retirement Plan Reviews Business Retirement Plans Education Savings Strategies Insurance Fixed Income Investments

Frank H. Beals Financial Advisor

Logan Draughn Financial Advisor

965 North Bridge Street Elkin, NC 28621 336­835­4411 frank.beals@edwardjones.com

492 N. Main Street Mount Airy, NC 27030 336­789­3323 logan.draughn@edwardjones.com

Paul J. Bunke, Sr., AAMS Financial Advisor

Kody Easter Financial Advisor

124 W. Kapp Street, Suite C PO Box 407 Dobson, NC 27017 336­386­0846 paul.bunke@edwardjones.com

304 East Independence Blvd Mount Airy, NC 27030 336­789­2079 kody.easter@edwardjones.com

Audra Cox Financial Advisor

128 South State Street PO Box 790 Yadkinville, NC 27055 336­679­2192 chris.funk@edwardjones.com

124 W. Kapp Street, Suite C Dobson, NC 27017 336­386­0846 audra.cox@edwardjones.com

Andi Draughn Schnuck Financial Advisor 496 N. Main Street Mount Airy, NC 27030 336­789­1707 andi.draughn@edwardjones.com

Dale Draughn, AAMS Financial Advisor 140 Franklin Street Mount Airy, NC 27030 336­789­0136 dale.draughn@edwardjones.com

Doug Draughn, AAMS, CFP Financial Advisor 496 N. Main Street Mount Airy, NC 27030 336­789­1707 doug.draughn@edwardjones.com

Christopher L. Funk Financial Advisor

Tammy H. Joyce, AAMS Financial Advisor

136 W. Lebanon Street Mount Airy, NC 27030 336­789­6238 tammy.joyce@edwardjones.com

Tanner Joyce Financial Advisor

136 W. Lebanon Street Mount Airy, NC 27030 336­789­6238 tanner.joyce@edwardjones.com

Aaron L. Misenheimer Financial Advisor 1530 NC Hwy 67, Suite A Jonesville, NC 28642 336­258­2821 aaron.misenheimer@edwardjones.com

Barry Revis Financial Advisor 1810 North Bridge Street, Suite 101 Elkin, NC 28621 336­835­1124 barry.revis@edwardjones.com

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just a note from Barbara Come celebrate the coming of the Yadkin Valley autumn! It can’t come too soon. Looking forward to temps dropping, cool breezes and the soulstirring fall leaf colors, traditional fall food flavors and Dwain’s directions to make an autumn wreath.

Perfect for the season, guest contributor Phyllis Barker Smith has researched Native American foods we can still harvest for our table along with a scrumptious baked acorn recipe.

In foodsandflavors you will find the usual best-of-the-best recipes from around the Yadkin Valley…Amanda is recognized for her fuss-free recipes, Lisa and Chef Jim share some egg trends, add recipes for fall flavors to your recipe box, Best Cook: Greg’s Persimmon Pudding recipe, Best Cook: Lee’s Baked Apples and a busy Mom has a quick and easy parfait (pictured on the cover) all kids will award a blue ribbon. And get a taste of NC’s shiny fresh apples!

The change of a season always gives us a fresh opportunity to revamp and begin a new to-do list—after these past months, we deserve it! Next we can make plans for the thankful and holiday winterscape times approaching quickly.

The Yadkin Valley is a wonderful place to live and have a family. All the things to see and do are the things we’ll discover together within the pages of Yadkin Valley Magazine. And yes, we’ll have to make some adjustments. Avoid extra stress on your nerves, if you have some left...call ahead to your fave festival before you travel any distance. There are still parks and other free venues around…it can actually be a fun challenge to find these NC spots for all to enjoy in person or thanks to Wendi, some nature...online.

Fun! Our granddaughter Harper chooses her pumpkin, in the photo above.

Enjoy some quiet fall moments until we see you again in November!

staying in touch....

Our telephone number is: 336-699-2446 web address: yadkinvalleymagazine.com Email Directory: Editor- Barbara Norman: barbara@yadkinvalleymagazine.com Advertising- John Norman: john@yadkinvalleymagazine.com Weekends/Events Calendar submissions: weekends@yadkinvalleymagazine.com BEST Yadkin Valley COOKS recipes: bestcooks@yadkinvalleymagazine.com Share your pet photos: petpics@yadkinvalleymagazine.com

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Proudly printed in the USA. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in the magazine. We assume no responsibility for changes in schedules, prices, hours or information.

We are continuing to follow young Zander and his kind-generosity collecting soda can tops for the V.A. He was our caring hearts subject in the M/J issue of YVM, page 84, pictured with his friend, Danny Royall.

Since then Zander was presented a quilt made by Linda Carter…its theme?

You got it—it was a patriotic/Army theme.

Photo: Linda and Zander with his new quilt.

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Before traveling long distances, it is always wise to use the contact numbers included in the magazine to confirm that the events you wish to enjoy are still on schedule.

The contents of advertising and articles do not necessarily represent the views of the publisher.

The publishers assume no responsibility for errors or omissions of any advertisement beyond the actual cost of the advertisement. In no event shall the publishers be liable for any consequential damage or any damages in excess of the cost of the advertisement.

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with June Rollins To see June’s artworks visit www.junerollins.com

Spending more time at home has made it possible for me to fulfill a dream I’ve had for several years, to write a novel. If all goes as planned, She Lost Her Muse, will be listed on Amazon by year’s end. Here’s the book’s description in a nutshell.

Poppy believes she’s a nobody without Meagan, her best friend since childhood.

They’re college roommates, majoring in fine art with high aspirations of becoming successful artists. But Poppy’s world shatters when she’s suspended one semester before graduating.

Her controlling father, Pastor Wayne, humiliated by her suspension, sends her away to live in her mother’s abandoned, soon to be condemned, homeplace while it’s being repaired.The same homeplace he’s forbidden his wife to visit, except for funerals, since they’ve been married.

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“Resolve,” Watercolor, ©June Rollins. Inspiration for Poppy, main character in She Lost Her Muse.

Where Did This Story Come From? her reserved mother to share stories about her family’s past that reveal why her conservative father may have forbade her from returning. She visits a nearby art gallery and develops a schoolgirl crush on the owner. She attends a local watercolor class, makes new artist friends and is dismayed by the instructor’s teaching style. She tells no one of her reoccurring dreams, but with the help of Liam, the town handyman, she begins to face fears and express repressed anger leading to her own healing.

Will Poppy have the courage to stop living in Meagan’s shadow, develop her own beliefs and accept her true muse hidden away in long-buried family secrets?

Authors are often asked, “Where did this story come from?” She Lost Her Muse, is a blend of my imagination, my experiences and some, deep place I am consciously unaware, until I’m writing.

For example, when characters say things that totally surprise me. Like when, Violet, Poppy’s mother, questions Camellia, her twin sister.

"Cam, what are you doing?" Violet jerks Poppy away, which makes her begin to cry again, not from her scraped knee that doesn't burn anymore, but from the familiar, tight grip of this Mama's hands."You know not to do that, Camellia."

The Mama with the touch like flowing water says, "Violet, you can't keep it from her. Our mother is right, she has the gift."

I’m not the first writer to have this kind of surreal experience. But, it has made me understand why writing fiction can become addictive.

If you would like to read chapter one of She Lost Her Muse?

Visit https://junerollins.com and subscribe to my email list.

Hope to see you there.

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Our Administrative Staff strives to create a family environment throughout our facility.

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Where kind hearts welcome you Yadkin Nursing Care and Rehab Center 903 West Main Street • Yadkinville • (336) 679­8863 Call Crystal Watkins to schedule a visit.

Now a part of Wilmington, North Carolina’s Liberty Healthcare. This well known, well respected partner brings new resources and years of experience to providing our residents only the best in care.

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All story ideas should be submitted by mail to: 413 Cherry Street, East Bend, NC 27018.

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Yadkin Valley Magazine is a publication of Cherry Street Media,LLC. 413 Cherry Street East Bend, NC 27018 336­699­2446 September­October 2020 Volume 21 Number 1

The freshest farm-to- table you can buy. Just ask #52.

Publisher/Editor Barbara Krenzer Norman Advertising Sales John Norman Sue Harrison Ken & Denise Knight Contributing Writers Ashley Beard, Mary Bohlen, Robin Brock, D.V.M., Jim Collins, Caroline Donalson, Ryan Guthrie, Wendi Hartup, Amanda Joyner, Delores Kincer, Hannah Lepsch, Scott Lewis, Carmen Long, Cindy Martin, Laura Mathis, Sandra Miller, Judy Mitchell, Gretta Parnell, Dwaine Phifer, Lisa Prince, Adrienne Roethling, June Rollins, Jennie Rucker, Phyllis Baker Smith, Jessica O. Wall, Vicki Yount.

Photographs & Photographers John & Barbara Norman, Cindy Martin, June Rollins, Carmen Long, Ryan Guthrie, Hannah Lepsch, Amanda Joyner, J. Dwaine Phifer, Judy Mitchell, Mitchell’s Greenhouse & Nursery, Ashley Beard Mary Bohlen, Wendi Hartup, Jennie Rucker, Vicki Yount, Lisa Prince.

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foodsandflavors™ 26 Taste of Fall Flavors 36 Southern Twist on Eggs 40 Chef Jim’s Omelette in a Bag 34 Apple Pie Parfait 46 SIRI, Where Can I Find Pumpkins?

48 My Mom’s Waffle Recipe 48 The Wonderful World of Waffles!

50 Autumn’s Woodland Bounty 51 Fall Harvest Acorn Squash 101 For Your Dog: Pumpkin Drops

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22 Best Cooks: Lee’s Baked Apples 23 Best Cooks: Greg’s Persimmon Pudding

NOTE: YVMBC is abbreviated to acknowledge a Yadkin Valley Magazine Best Cook.

OUR RECIPE BOX...

Amanda’s Pumpkin Mousse Apple Butter Bars Apple Pie Parfait Chick Peas & Squash Fall Harvest Acorn Squash Jalapeno Pimento Cheese Cornbread Mile High Eggs Omelet in a Bag Peppered Salmon Persimmon Pudding Praline Sweet Potatoes Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins Pumpkin Dip Pumpkin Drops (for your canine!)

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Waffle Recipe YVMBC Baked Apples YVMBC Persimmon Pudding Zucchini Bread

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Jane Ward shared this recipe developed by her mother Rosalie Prevette. “Mom was a wonderful cook but was always trying quick ways to prepare foods due to her busy schedule as a third grade teacher at Mountain View Elementary School in Hays, NC for 41 and 1/2 years!

The grandchildren called her ‘Lee’ so that is how the recipe got its name.

These apples must be served every time the grandchildren come to my house to eat and they always come up to me and whisper, ‘Lee’s apples sure were good.’

I am also on the food committee at my church and every time our group has to serve a family, I am always asked to bring ‘Lee’s Baked Apples.’ I have baked as many as two bags of apples at one time and adjust the recipe accordingly. This recipe is so simple to do and is a hit every time I fix it."

Jane Ward

Lee’s Baked Apples 8 to 10 apples of your choice 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar Cinnamon to taste 4 to 5 slices of butter or margarine Peel & cut apples into slices.

Place in a microwave baking dish.

(Jane uses a 9-inch pie plate) Sprinkle both sugars on top of apples.

Sprinkle cinnamon.

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Place butter slices on top of cinnamon layer.

Cover.

Cook 5 minutes on high in microwave.

Take out; stir, recover and microwave another 4 minutes.

Take out; stir again.

Microwave 3 minutes UNCOVERED. NOTE: Depending on texture of apples used, you may have to microwave still another 2 minutes.

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Greg Cheek, a Civil War reenactor, retiree, shared a recipe guaranteed to bring back some memories for you.

Persimmon Pudding My mother’s persimmon pudding recipe is on an index card that my mother made for me years ago. The recipe itself is from my grandmother, Clara Parks.

She made persimmon pudding every Thanksgiving and Christmas for our extended family get-together.

I have also included a photo of the strainer and wooden mallet that my grandmother used to strain the persimmons.

She would always gather persimmons from a tree in the back left corner of her lot behind her house in Clemmons.

We always remember my mom and grandmother at Thanksgiving and Christmas by using the same mallet and strainer. Interestingly enough, we also gather persimmons with every year from a tree in the left corner of my lot behind my house! The tradition lives on. By the way, even though my grandmother's house was moved somewhere else later, Sugar Cured the old persimmon tree is still there, on her old lot!

The best

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The Amish Warehouse has rebranded our store with a new name but the quality of our furniture is still the same. We still offer custom solid hardwood hand crafted furniture created just for you in the USA by our Amish craftsmen.

You can buy from the showroom or order by phone.

Let us help create a family heirloom.

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Flavors of Aumn

Storing Apples I’ve never met an apple I didn’t like but to keep them fit I: Store apples in the crisper drawer.

Keep apples away from strong smelling items so not to absorb those odors.

Before biting into your apple...

WASH the peel (it’s good for you!).

Toss freshly cut apples with lemon juice to keep them from turning brown.

And it’s nice to know unused apple slices can be frozen.

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Apple Butter Bars 1/2 cup butter 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 whole egg 3/4 cup apple butter

1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice 12 cup raisins 1 cup confectioners sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1 to 2 Tablespoons milk

Beat to cream butter.

Add half the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, apple butter, baking soda & apple spice.

Beat together; blend well.

Beat in remaining flour & stir in raisins.

Spread in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

Bake at 350°F. 20 to 25 minutes.

Insert toothpick in center for doneness.

Cool.

Icing; Mix powdered sugar, vanilla & milk to make a drizzle.

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Praline Topped Sweet Potatoes 2 1/2 pounds whole sweet potatoes 4 Tablespoons softened butter 1 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper 2 whole eggs, slightly beaten 2 apples, peeled & chopped Topping: 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 3 Tablespoons softened butter 1 cup pecan halves

Cook sweet potatoes until soft.

Cool to handle safely.

Scoop out potato meat.

Mix in other ingredients.

Spread in greased casserole dish.

Combine topping ingredients.

Spread on top of potato mixture.

Bake at 350°F. 45 minutes.

NOTE: (Cover top half way through with foil.)

Consider using individual ramekins!

Pumpkin Dip 1 (30-ounce) can pumpkin puree 1 (8-ounce) carton Cool Whip 1 (5.1-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding OR Instant pumpkin pie pudding 1 teaspoon pie spice Mix all ingredients together.

Suggestion: Serve with fresh apple slices AND/OR ginger snaps.

Persimmon Pudding 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3 whole eggs 1 cup plain flour 1 stick melted butter 2 cups persimmon pulp 1/2 cup condensed milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Mix sugar, eggs and butter.

Sift flour, salt & baking powder together.

Add vanilla, flour & milk.

Beat all together.

Pour into greased/floured 9x10-inch baking dish.

Bake at 325°F. for 45 minutes or until done.

NOTE: Do NOT overbake.

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Vicki Yount

Zucchini Bread WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHER Vicki Yount

This recipe comes from my friend and neighbor, Anna Thomas Norris. She and her husband Ritchie, dropped by our house one evening to bring us two pieces of zucchini bread that had just come out of her oven. She had gotten the recipe from an old cookbook that had belonged to her grandmother.

I had eaten zucchini bread before, but had found it to be dry and lacking in flavor. Anna's bread was soft and moist, with just the right amount of cinnamon.

It was sublime! I became a zucchini bread fan. I asked her for the recipe and she brought me a beautiful recipe card the very next day. I have been making it ever since.

As you can see from the picture, I make five little loaves to share with people or freeze. I was making the bread one day to send to my husband's friends at work. I opened the freezer to get out something for supper when I saw my bag of frozen blueberries and had an idea. Wouldn't the bread be good with blueberries and maybe a few chopped pecans? Well, it was a hit and I have been making zucchini bread with blueberries and pecans ever since.

I top it off with a generous sprinkle of cinnamon sugar before baking and it gives a nice crunch and sparkle.

We can buy perfectly good zucchini year round at the grocery store which is what I do when my garden is over.

I hope that your family likes this recipe as much as we do. Wrapped in wax paper, the bread stays fresh and moist for days or you can freeze the loaves to enjoy later. Thank you Anna.

May we find peace and serenity soon.

Vicki Ingredients: 3 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups all purpose flour 2 cups grated zucchini Topping Cinnamon sugar topping: mix 1 1/2 Tablespoons sugar with scant 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Top just before baking.

In large bowl, beat eggs.

Add sugar, oil and vanilla, stir to combine.

Add dry ingredients, blending well.

Add 1 1/4 cups frozen blueberries, stir gently with 2/3 cup chopped pecans.

Top generously with cinnamon sugar mixture. (It may not take it all.)

Place in a 8x4 or 9x5-inch greased loaf pans.

Bake at 325°F. for 50 to 60 minutes.

My pans are 5 1/2x3x2-inch and it takes about 30 minutes.

Cool in pans 10 to 12 minutes.

Remove to wire rack to cool completely before wrapping.

This bread is wonderfully delicious without the addition of the blueberries or the nuts.

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Starting with crushed graham crackers, layer diced apples (Honeycrisp is our favorite), cinnamon applesauce and top with whipped topping and sprinkled on ground cinnamon.

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Lisa Prince

WRITER & PHOTOS

Lisa Prince, Director, NC Egg Association

Egg carton labels can be confusing – from free-range to organic to hormone free – what do those terms even mean?

Be a confident and informed shopper by knowing how to read egg labels.

USDA Certified Organic: Organic eggs are produced by hens housed and fed according to the established United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic standards. Hens’ diet consists of ingredients grown to meet standards required for the organic program, such as they are fed 100 percent organic feed and must have access to the outdoors year-round. For more information on organic guidelines for egg production, visit USDA’s National Organic Program.

Cage-Free: Cage-free eggs come from hens that are raised at indoor floor operations. Here, hens can roam vertically and horizontally and have unlimited access to fresh food and water. This allows them to exhibit natural behaviors and ensures optimal hen care. Look for United Egg Producers’ certified logo to be sure you’re buying eggs backed by science-based methods and verified by third-party audits.

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Cracking the Code with a

Southern Twist on Eggs

Free-Range: There are no set standards for eggs labeled free-range; however, these hens are normally provided access to outdoors and are not housed in enclosures.

They may consume a diet of grains, as well as forage for plants and insects. Freerange eggs are usually more expensive because of high production costs and lower volume production of eggs.

Pasture-Raised: Pasture-raised eggs also do not have established standards for labeling. Hens have access to the outdoors and can roam and forage on a maintained pasture area, where they mostly eat grass and bugs. Like for free-range eggs, prices for pasture-raised eggs tend to be higher, due to high production costs and lower egg production volume.

Hormone-Free: It is required by U.S. federal law, regardless of the egg carton label, that all hens are raised without supplemental hormones, so the statement “no hormones” is considered a marketing term, and it may or may not be included on egg packages. You can be assured eggs are hormone-free!

Conventional: Conventional eggs are laid by hens in, where they have nesting spaces and are safe from harmful weather and diseases. They have unlimited access to fresh water and food and are better protected from weather, disease, and predators. Enriched colony housing allows for perch space, dust bathing or scratch areas and nest space.

Now that you have a better understanding of what egg labels mean, you can be confident in your egg-buying decisions. Whichever eggs you prefer, all eggs provide the same 13 essential vitamins and minerals, including six grams of high-quality protein, with no carbs and zero added sugar.

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Pimento Cheese Cornbread

2 boxes Jiffy cornbread mix 1 cup sour cream 1 cup cottage cheese 1 stick (8 Tablespoons) butter, melted 4 whole eggs 1 (15.25-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1 (12-ounce) Jalapeno pimento cheese Salt and pepper to taste Mix all ingredients together.

Pour into a greased 9x13-inch pan.

Bake at 400°F. for 35 to 40 minutes, until golden.

Remove from oven.

Spread pimento cheese over cornbread.

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4 Activities for Kids and Families Make learning fun while kids are at home this fall. Kids and parents alike will love our activities, lesson plans, virtual farm tours and more! From egg-speriments to egg-ucational games, there is so much to learn about eggs.

Check out four of our favorite free online resources: – Learn about the parts of an egg, parts of a hen and different ways to cook an egg with this activity sheet.

Incorporate different ways of learning, like labeling exercises, a cross word and even a maze!

– Kids will follow Shelly and Shelldon on an Egg-cellent Adventure through the Craft Canyon, Recipe Lodge and Science Hut. Take an Egg-Q test to see how much you know about eggs, learn where different egg dishes come from around the world, see what makes a healthy meal and more!

– Join America’s egg farmers in exploring their farms through Virtual Egg Farm Field Trips. Kids will learn about modern egg farming, including topics like animal care, robotics, ecosystems, sustainability and conservation.

– Go on an Egg-citing Poultry Adventure and experience how poultry farmers deliver eggs from their farm to your grocery store. The game incorporates math, temperatures, budgets and more—all while learning about eggs!

Still craving more egg-ucational activities? Find more ways to learn with your kids—all the way from preschool through high school on our website NCEgg.org or check out Egg Nutrition Center and American Egg Board for everything from nutrition tips to easy, kid-friendly recipes to videos. Make this fall egg-citing!

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another delicious egg recipe from Lisa...

Mile High Eggs Courtesy of Colorado Egg Producers 1/2 large jalapeno, diced 1 small onion, finely diced 1 teaspoon olive oil, depending on the pan 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon chili pepper 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juice (do not drain) 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained well 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilis 6 large eggs 2 ounces Colby jack cheese, shredded Whole wheat/corn tortillas for serving Chopped cilantro or chives for garnish, if desired Sour cream or Greek yogurt for garnish, if desired Preheat conventional oven to 450˚F. Heat olive oil in pan with deep sides.

Sauté onions and jalapenos for 2 minutes.

Add ground cumin & chili pepper.

Sauté 2 to 3 minutes more.

Add diced tomatoes with juice, black beans, diced green chilies to the pan.

Cook at a very low simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the mixture is slightly thickened.

Using the back of a spoon, make an indentation in the mixture.

Crack an egg into the little pocket.

Repeat around the pan with all eggs.

Spoon the rest of the mixture around eggs, avoiding the yolk.

Place ovenproof skillet in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until the eggs are starting to look set, but are still fairly wet looking.

Remove.

Change oven to broil.

Sprinkle cheese over the top.

Place under broiler for 1 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

Cook until egg yolk has reached desired doneness.

Serve hot, with whole wheat flour/corn tortillas to dip into egg.

If desired, serve with salsa, sour cream, or Greek yogurt on top.

Servings: 6 Tips & Notes: This healthy protein-packed skillet recipe adds a Southern twist to traditional eggs.

Regular canned diced tomatoes could be substituted for the fire-roasted tomatoes.

If you do not have canned black beans, use your favorite canned beans instead.

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Jim Collins

Omelette in a Bag WRITER Jim Collins

What a way to get the whole family involved for breakfast, especially if there are kids in the family. Now that we are sort of confined at home during the Covid-19 crisis, let’s have some fun, get together and make breakfast.

Ingredients per person: 1 quart-size Ziplock freezer bag 2 large or extra large eggs 1 Tablespoon water.

Additional ingredients: shredded cheese, ham, cooked and diced ham, cooked and chopped bacon, cooked and crumbled sausage, (any color) diced bell peppers, chopped onion, sliced & chopped mushrooms—any additional toppings you might like.

For kids, you might want to add chocolate chips, jelly beans, gummies, etc.

Write each person’s name on a quart-size Ziploc bag with a permanent marker.

Bring a large pot of water to boil (approximately 2/3 full).

Have each person crack 2 eggs into their Ziplock bag.

Add 1 Tablespoon water.

Seal bag; shake the devil out of it to get eggs really beaten up!

Add any ingredients you would like to create your own ultimate omelette.

Be creative, you might be surprised!

Press as much air out of the bag as you can; seal bag tightly.

Shake ingredients around a little bit to get an even distribution.

Place bags (up to 6 bags) in the boiling water; cook 13 minutes.

Add 1 to 2 minutes per additional egg if some want larger omelettes.

If more than 6 bags, use an additional pot of boiling water.

Make sure the tops of the bags do not hang over the edge of the pot.

Since all of the omelettes cook at the same time, no one has to wait for theirs!

CAUTION: If there are small kids involved, make sure an adult supervises the pot of boiling water.

Carefully remove bags from the water; set on paper towels to absorb some of the boiling water. Hot! Hot! Hot! Let each person find their own bag. When they open the bag, the omelette should easily slide out onto the plate.

Serve with toast, biscuits or fresh fruit.

Since everyone is involved, enjoy and have a lot of fun. In mine I used ham, green onions, red bell pepper, extra sharp cheddar cheese and some medium hot salsa on top. YUM!!!

Remember, if you always have a smile on you face, others will smile back.

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foodsandflavors ~™ Laura Mathis

Laura Mathis

Peppercorns are the tiny fruit of a flowering vine known as piper nigrum grown in tropical regions such as Southeast Asia. Peppercorns were once a specialty item only enjoyed by the wealthy.

Now it is a common household spice.

Vietnam is the world’s largest producer and exporter of pepper. The US is the largest importer of pepper.

Black pepper and black peppercorns start as green peppercorns. The fruits grow in long, thin bunches on the vine, clustered somewhat like grapes.

These bright green fruits are first harvested, cooked and then sun-dried. During the drying process, certain enzymes turn the skin a dark brown, almost black, as well as cause the outer skin of the fruit to wrinkle. Peppercorns can be purchased in a variety of colors and can vary in flavor. Black pepper is the most common but it too can vary in flavor, depending on where it is grown.

Green peppercorns are the immature and unripe peppercorns harvested and then dehydrated to preserve its mild flavor. White peppercorns are actually black peppercorns with the outer casing removed. This process is done by soaking them in water and then removing the casing. They have a more intense flavor than black peppercorns, with earthy undertones. A more pricey peppercorn is the red peppercorns, which take longest to mature, these offer a sweet heat. To enjoy the full flavor and health benefits of pepper, it’s best to purchase the peppercorns of your choice and grind them yourself.

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Peppercorns Peppercorn is known to have several health benefits. Black pepper is an excellent source of manganese and vitamin K, a very good source of copper and dietary fiber, a good source of iron, chromium and calcium. It also contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, making them potentially helpful for managing inflammatory conditions and reducing free-radical damage. Research has shown piperine, the main active ingredient in pepper, may reduce inflammation associated with chronic diseases like asthma, arthritis, chronic gastritis and Alzheimer’s. Because piperine helps your body absorb more curcumin, the active ingredient in tumeric, it is recommended you take black pepper if you are taking turmeric to control inflammation. For full health benefits, it is best taken as a supplement.

Rule of thumb is to enjoy the flavors of herbs and spices regularly and receive their health benefits throughout your daily diet.

If you’re taking an herb to combat a particular health condition, it’s best taken as a supplement to get the full benefits. Remember to always talk to your doctor about what you’re taking to be sure it’s safe with your regular medications. In some cases, you can replace the medications, which may have side effects, with a natural alternative. If your doctor doesn’t want to consider a natural alternative, by all means, get a second opinion.

An added note, when you’re cooking with peppercorns, you can add them

whole to soups and such, but I recommend you always crush them before adding them to your recipe. If you do not have a pepper grinder, you can put the peppercorns in a sandwich bag and roll over them with a rolling pin to crush them.

Easy Peppered Salmon 4 Salmon fillets 2 Tablespoons of olive oil 1 Tablespoon of whole black peppercorns 1 teaspoon of sea salt Pat your salmon fillets dry.

Place them in a storage dish.

Brush or drizzle them with olive oil.

Crush your peppercorns.

Sprinkle onto the fillets along with the sea salt.

Cover; refrigerate at least an hour or longer to absorb flavors.

Heat some olive oil in a frying.

Add salmon fillets.

Cook about 3 minute on each sid Remove from heat and enjoy!

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Baking TIPS Q What causes the cracks in the top of my pumpkin pie?

A Baked custards, pumpkin is one, can crack if overbaked.

Make sure to follow the baking instruction and remove the pie it is still a little wobbly in the center.

Another cause of cracking is being the pie in the top third of the oven, where the surface is exposed to more intense heat than it wold be if baked in the bottom third. A “skin” may form over the filling before the rest of the pie is baked. This skin will crack as it cools and contracts.

To prevent this, bake pumpkin pie in the bottom third of the oven which will help the custard set up quickly.

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Amanda Joyner

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Pumpkin Pie Mousse 1 (8-ounce) bar of room temperature cream cheese 2 (16-ounce) tubs Cool Whip 1 small box of vanilla instant pudding 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin pie filling (not canned pumpkin) 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

Add one tub Cool Whip.

Continue to beat.

Scrape down mixing bowl occasionally!

Add pumpkin pie filling, pudding mix and spice.

Continue to mix until all combined Once done place in large serving bowl or smaller bowls for easy serving!

Refrigerate for a couple of hours to help it set.

Top with more Cool Whip.

Sprinkle cinnamon or candied pecans for crunch!

I added mini pumpkin cookies as a garnish for mine! Yum! Beware! One spoonful and you won’t be able to stop! This is a total one bowl wonder but tastes like you spent hours making it...no one has to know! Enjoy!

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WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHER Ashley Beard Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Yadkin County Ashley_beard@ncsu.edu Follow along on Facebook at Facebook: @YadkinFCS Ashley Beard

Maybe you have said these exact words and have found no good matches.

Well, this year is different because Yadkin County is now a part of the Visit NC Farms App. This new app is becoming widespread among North Carolina with more and more counties signing on.

It’s main goal is to connect the community and millions of visitors we get each year to local businesses. So who is in the app? If it is made, caught, raised, or grown in North Carolina that business can be on the app. You can connect to local shops, farmers markets, and the farmers that might be right down the road from you that you had no idea! So that local pumpkin patch you want to find this fall? Yep, that is on the app!

How does the app work? You can download the app and try it for yourself in the App Store or Google Play. From there pick which region you want to receive notifications from; you can change the region at any time, especially if you are heading west or to the coast for vacation! Once you choose the region, then you can see all the categories within the app of Farms + Fisheries, Pick Your Own, Farmers Markets Local Food + Drink, Shop Local, Farm Stays + Lodging, Tours + Trails, and Special Events.

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Need a specific item such as pumpkins or eggs? Use the search icon that will find those businesses closest to you.

Once you have the business chosen, you have access to all the necessary contact information to proceed with your hunt for your item. Notice that there may be some businesses that mention you need to call ahead before arriving.

Don’t worry, just hit the phone icon and their number will pop up.

Yadkin County has over 20 assets within the app, so get to searching and not only shop local but make some new connections with your local business owners! Are you a local Yadkin County business interested in this new marketing tool, contact Ashley Beard or Hannah Lepsch with N.C. Cooperative Extension, Yadkin County Center f or more information.

Okay now that you have this new way of searching for the nearest pumpkin patch, get in the spirit with these very pumpkin-licious recipes!

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Recipe comes from Utah State University 1 banana, frozen 1/2 cup vanilla greek yogurt (or yogurt of choice) 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 cup milk (milk of choice) 2 Tablespoons honey (optional) 1 cup pumpkin purée 1 cup ice

Directions: Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.

May need to add more milk or water for desired consistency.

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipe comes from North Dakota State University 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, or 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour 1/4 cup ground flaxseed or wheat germ (optional) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup canned pumpkin

2 large whole eggs, beaten 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup canola oil 1/2 cup skim milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Coat a muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray or line with paper muffin liners.

Whisk together flour, flaxseed or wheat germ (optional) baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.

In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin, eggs, sugar, oil, milk & vanilla.

Stir well.

Pour pumpkin mixture over the flour mixture.

Stir until just moistened.

Stir in the chocolate chips.

Spoon the batter into the muffin cups.

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Wonderful World of Waffles

Carmen Long

WRITER & PHOTOS Carmen Long

Family and Consumer Agent N.C. Cooperative Extension Surry & Alleghany county centers.

My mom's 60 year old recipe card. She got the recipe from my grandmother when they got married. This was the recipe that grandma always used when mom was growing up

Waffles come in all shapes, sizes and flavors. A favorite breakfast treat since I was a little girl, the first waffle iron I remember from my childhood made square waffles. We sometimes made pancakes and waffles from a baking mix and other times from a basic scratch recipe that my Grandmother shared with my Mom. My job was turning the handle on the eggbeater to make the beaters work. I loved seeing how fast I could make the beaters whirl around. Either way, with some warm syrup, they were delicious.

When Brent and I got married, one of our favorite and most used gifts was a waffle iron that made heart shaped waffles. Not only delicious but romantic as well. Our current waffle iron makes the thicker Belgium style waffles. My parents visited Belgium several years ago and loved the waffles that area is so famous for serving. Our son, Carson also has had the opportunity to experience waffles while playing basketball in Belgium. He confirmed Mamaw and Papaw were not exaggerating when they told about this European delicacy. I think he enjoyed the waffles as much as he did the basketball.

Served at restaurants and food trucks, which he liked the most, the plain ones came covered in sugar. His favorite combinations were waffles with chocolate hazel nut syrup and whipped cream and chocolate with strawberries.

Dutch colonists first made waffles in America in the early 1600s. Waffle irons were two iron hinged plates with long handles and used over an open fire. The handles were shortened when wood stoves became common for cooking. In 1869, the first patent for an American waffle iron was issued.

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we still use today. The first electric waffle iron was introduced in 1906 but it was the 1920s before they became more common for household use. As waffles grew in popularity, packaged mixes and frozen waffles were introduced to make preparation easier.

One of my favorite waffle memories is when several parents worked together to make a “breakfast for dinner,” pregame meal for the high school basketball team when Carson was playing. We had a row of waffle irons lined up and the boys would eat them as quickly as we got them made! An assortment of toppings made it fun for the players to create their own delicious waffle masterpieces.

Not just for breakfast, Chicken and Waffles is a popular main dish item in some parts of the country. Waffles can also be served as dessert topped with a scoop of ice cream drizzled with a sauce or fruit.

Try this basic waffle recipe and experiment by adding in some of your favorite things or different toppings. Have more waffles than you need? Freeze any leftovers for a quick and tasty breakfast for another day. Separate cooled waffles with squares of waxed paper. Place in a freezer bag and freeze.

When ready to eat, take frozen waffles and heat in the toaster like you would those purchased in the frozen food section of the grocery store.

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Basic Waffles 2 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour* 1 Tablespoon sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted margarine or butter 1 cup milk Fresh berries, if desired

Heat waffle iron. (Brush waffle irons without a nonstick coating or if your’s tends to stick with vegetable oil or spray with cooking spray before batter for each waffle is added.)

Stir together all dry ingredients.

In a large bowl, beat eggs with a whisk until fluffy.

Beat in remaining ingredients except berries just until smooth.

Pour batter from cup or pitcher onto center of hot waffle iron.

(Check manufacturer’s directions for recommended amount of batter.

Normally around 3/4 cup but depends on the size of your waffle iron.)

Close lid of waffle iron.

Bake until steaming stops, about 5 minutes.

(Sometimes the indicator lights are not accurate. Make sure to check for doneness.)

Remove waffle carefully.

Top with fresh berries and serve immediately or place in the oven to keep warm.

Repeat with remaining batter. *If using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt.

NOTE: Flavor varieties: Sprinkle 2 to 4 Tablespoons (depending on the size of your waffle iron and your preferences) of add-ins over the batter immediately after pouring it onto the iron.

Options include cooked bacon pieces, blueberries or other berries, chocolate chips, nuts, apples and cinnamon— the possibilities are endless. For cheese waffles, stir 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese into the batter.

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Autumn’s Woodland Bounty WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHER Phyllis Baker Smith, Natural Resources and Environmental Systems Agent, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center

Acorn Squash I enjoy looking at maps. Not tiny electronic images, but maps printed on real paper, large enough to cover the kitchen table and fold accordion style (an acquired skill) to be stored in the glove compartment until needed for the next backroads adventure. If you’re lucky enough to have one of these “prenavigators” lying around, open it up and let your eyes flow past the major thoroughfares onto the side-roads to see a theme emerge. Names like Moccasin Gap Road, Donnaha Station, Jomeokee Trail, Chickasha Drive, Saura Lane, Tutelo Forest Trail and Saponi Village Court serve as a reminder that the Yadkin Valley and surrounding areas was once populated by various Native American nations, each with their own unique set of customs and dialects. But one feature that tied these groups together was a reliance on the abundance of edible plant resources available throughout Piedmont forests.

Resources which, for the most part, still remain, but often go unnoticed and underutilized during our less than frequent forays through field and forest.

The names we see peppered across maps were recorded by 17th and early 18th century explorers, but prior to pre-Columbian contact, archaeologist collectively labeled these groups as members of the Woodland Culture. The expansion of Native American agriculture during this period led to permanent settlements as the “sister crops” of corn, beans, and squash were developed into the many varieties we know today. But the term “woodland” harkens back to a period prior to plant cultivation, when native cultures owed their daily existence to what the surrounding forests had to offer.

To gain the best access to these resources, Woodland groups often settled along rivers, where bottomland hardwood forests offered up a plethora of nuts, fruits, and wild herbs.

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reach back into our own aboriginal roots and dust off the foraging skills that sustained our ancestors in the days before fast food and supermarkets.

Forest resources were available to Native Americans throughout the year, but autumn was perhaps the best time to gather wild foods that were highest in nutritional value. In order to survive the leaner months of winter, the collection of high energy foods that could be processed for long-term storage was essential. Forest nuts such as hickory, walnuts, acorns and chestnuts met this requirement, but were utilized in different ways. Chestnuts, (no longer common due to the chestnut blight) were abundant and easily harvested. Their high starch content rendered them suitable for grinding into meal to make bread. Acorns required processing to remove the bitter taste, but were utilized likewise. Coaxing nuts from thicker shells such as hickory required greater effort, but cracking the hard shells and then boiling in water made it possible to extract the highly nutritious oils. I attempted this method once, but was unable to gather enough nuts to produce a measurable amount of oil. However, after straining the broken shells I realized I was left with soup stock. Venison, corn, and beans were added to produce a delicious and hearty stew.

Early autumn also yielded the last of summer’s bounty of muscadine grapes, a sweet indigenous fruit that could be eaten fresh, processed into juice, or preserved as dried fruit. The fertile, well-drained soils of river bottomlands also produced favorable conditions for the growth of pawpaw trees, which yielded large qualities of creamy fruits with a tropical flair.

The transition from warm autumn days to crisp frosty mornings ushered in the ripening of persimmons, which could be eaten fresh or processed into a pulp to serve as the main ingredient in a number of dishes. Unlike nuts, these forest fruits were low in fat, but helped round out a nutritious diet by providing vitamins, fiber and antioxidants.

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remains in print after 58 years! Your local N.C. Cooperative Extension Center can also offer advice on enhancing your woodlot with native nut and fruit trees, or even creating an “edible” yard. Fall is a great time to plant trees, so start planning your edible native woody landscape today!

Fall Harvest Acorn Squash Indigenous cultures throughout North and South America cultivated dozens of different squash varieties. Acorn squash fell into the category of “winter” squash, which matured later and could be stored for several months. The recipe below combines the goodness of a late season harvest with ingredients gathered from the fall forest.

2 medium acorn squash 2 Tablespoons walnut oil, divided (extra virgin olive oil can be substituted) Finely ground sea salt, to taste 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms 2 Tablespoons real maple syrup Preheat oven to 400°F. Using a sharp butcher’s knife, carefully cut through each squash from the tip to the stem.

Use a spoon to remove seeds & pulp.

Place cut sections upright in a baking pan.

Drizzle 1 Tablespoon oil over cut sections.

Sprinkle each section lightly with sea salt.

Rub oil & salt into cut sections.

Flip each section over so cut side is facing the pan.

Bake about 35 minutes, or until squash can be easily pierced with a fork. (baking times will vary according to size of squash) While squash is baking, preheat one Tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add green onions & mushrooms.

Sauté for 3 minutes.

Add walnuts & cranberries; sauté 2 minutes.

Remove from heat; add maple syrup.

Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Remove cooked squash from oven.

Turn over so that cut sides are facing up.

Divide cranberry & nut mixture between each section.

Return to oven for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.

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Fall is the Time to Lime WRITER & PHOTOS Hannah C. Lepsch, Horticulture Extension Agent, Yadkin County Center yadkin.ces.ncsu.edu/

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Lime is soil input that most North Carolina gardeners will use at some point. Long-term gardeners and likely have seen the benefits of liming in their plants’ health and productivity.

Most native Piedmont soil is highlyweathered, acidic clay. In these soils, essential plant nutrients are tied up with soil particles. Lime neutralizes excess soil acidity, “unlocking� nutrients and making them available for plant uptake.

It also raises soil pH into the optimum (6.0-7.0) range for most plants, blueberries excluded. Proper liming enhances nutrient availability, promotes plant and root health, and supplies the calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) to plants.

Unlike synthetic fertilizers, limestone

is a mined material and can be used in organic farming and gardening. Most lime sold in North Carolina comes from quarries in Tennessee and Virginia. The quality and purity of lime products is regulated by state law, and companies must adhere to strict labelling.

Two lime materials, calcitic and dolomitic lime, are used in agriculture.

Both contain Ca and are equally effective at raising pH. Dolomitic lime also supplies Mg, and is often cheaper and more widely available in our area. It is recommended for sandy soils and when a soil test shows Mg is deficient.

Calcitic lime may be used if you have issues with blossom end-rot, a common problem of tomatoes and peppers caused by Ca deficiency. Piedmont soils

tend to have high Mg, which crowds out Ca for root uptake and may lead to this disorder.

Not all liming products are created equal. They vary in their ability and how quickly they neutralize soil acidity. A finer ground lime breaks down and reacts with soil more quickly. For home gardeners, the choice is based on ease of handling and spreading. Most farm supply stores will have. ground, granular and liquid lime to choose from.

Ground lime, also called aglime, is the cheapest and used in production farming. Its drawback is that it is dusty and hard to spread. Pelletized or granular lime is ground lime in a pelleted form. This form is recommended for lawns and gardens because it is easy to

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spread and get even coverage. Liquid lime consists of ground lime suspended in water. It is the most costly, easy to use and fast acting. But it tends to have a short-lived effect and must be reapplied every year.

Other types of lime you may find for sale are hydrated and quick lime. These are not recommended for lawns and gardens.

Frequent application of wood ashes can raise soil pH. Keep in mind that large amounts of ash are needed, approximately three times the lime rate, to be effective.

Fall is an excellent time to test your soil and apply lime. It takes time for lime to change soil pH so apply well in advance of planting time, a minimum of three months. For fastest results, till or incorporate by hand to the rooting depth and water in after applying.

Have your soil tested to determine how much lime to apply.

Soil pH is sometimes too low and sometimes it is too high. It is important to get a soil test and not assume you need lime. The soil report will give a recommended lime rate for what you are growing.

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Fall is right around the corner—it has snuck up on us all.

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The front porch is a great place to do a little sprucing up.

With the fall coming on, the front porch will be the stage for pumpkins followed by Christmas decorations. To get ready

for a busy season, now is a great time to paint the front door.

Be sure to speak to a paint specialist and get the right paint for the job. If you feel a little adventurous you can also take a look at the outdoor lighting. That too can be painted to breathe more life into a nice but dated light fixture—what a fresh way to welcome guest to your home with a new look.

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If the idea of purchasing 36 door handles is a bit much, grab a can of spray paint and repaint what you already have.

Both will yield great results. New peel and stick wallpaper and backsplash tiles can dramatically change the kitchen as well. Whether the backsplash area or a new feature wall, peel and stick items are easy to install in a few hours.

While the kids are online doing schoolwork, take a minute to rearrange bookshelves and collectibles. Simply moving and regrouping will give them a fresh appearance. Be sure to keep in mind that you may need to leave space for upcoming holiday items. In order to cozy up the living areas, swap out light weight blankets for a little heavier more textured design. Add a few pillows with a pretty fall motif and you are set to watch football games and watch Hallmark movies.

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Keeping Your Garden in a Perpetual State with Perennials Every year we head out in droves to our local garden center and load up on annual beauty. We labor over our soil and fret over the weeds. We dig, we plant, we pull up, and repeat. After a while, what started as a labor of love, may become a chore of the most laborious kind. You may find yourself asking, when looking at new plants, “does this come back every year?” There seems to be an abundance of annuals every spring but it requires a little more searching for the perennials. Annuals do bring continuous color to our landscapes that is not usually found in perennials.

There are some perennials that seem to stay at the front of our minds simply because our parents or grandparents may have had them in their yards. Some great examples would be- day lilies, coreopsis, Hosta and peonies. The options go much farther than that. There are natives to consider as well as things that attract pollinators or feed the birds in the fall with their seeds. Some perennials even have medicinal uses.

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Hellebore

WRITER Delores Kincer PHOTOGRAPHER Judy Mitchell

Why wouldn’t you plant once and enjoy for decades? With a little bit of research you could easily turn your spring time flower garden into a year round point of interest with something going on at all times, even in the winter.

• Asiatic lilies are the hardiest of all lilies. They grow quickly on sturdy stalks that can reach two to four feet tall. Bloom times will vary between varieties. These perennial favorites will bloom early to late summer and multiply quickly. Asiatic lilies make excellent cut flowers if you like to keep fresh flowers around your home and will spread their fragrance throughout.

• Baptisia or false indigo grows in a shrub like manner. It generally gets 3 to 4 feet tall and blooms in the early spring. Plant baptisia in full sun to see the best show of color.

• Coneflower AKA: Echinacea, has been around for ages. Native to the American

plains, Native Americans used the entire plant medicinally. Today you can even buy Echinacea supplements. The blooms will attract many different pollinators. It thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and is surprisingly very heat tolerant.

Birds love the seeds.

• Sedum is a winner in every situation.

It comes in many different sizes and color variations but is mostly used for groundcover. Sedum are vigorous growers and may need to be dug and thinned from time to time. These succulent type plants are excellent in arid climates and dry soil. Though they still need water to live, they can tolerate drought very well.

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• Liatris is a long standing staple of florists across the nation. Native to the American plains it is sought after because of its heat and drought tolerance as well as for its beautiful purple blooms that grow along the upper portion of a long stalk. Liatris also attracts the delicate pollinators such as butterflies as well as the more precocious aviators like finches and swallows.

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Celebrate Fall with an Autumn Wreath WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHS Dwaine Phifer Decorating versatility? Think wreaths. The traditional Christmas wreath needs no introduction. However, wreaths can serve as decorating wow-factors for any season or any occasion. With just a few basic tools, a collection of “wreath-able” materials and about an hour of creative time, a showstopper emerges! As with all projects, cost, time and commitment are important. Handcrafting a wreath, though, offers a major sense of self-expression and artistic satisfaction. Decision-making, careful planning and a series of basic steps are the keys to success.

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1) The first step must be a choice about location. Will the wreath be displayed inside or outside? Outdoor wreaths, unless under a covered porch, age quickly due to sun-bleaching and moisture. Indoor wreaths require careful coordination with a room’s décor and color palette. Wreath size is always important. There is nothing sadder than a too-small wreath being swallowed by too much space or the domination of a too-large wreath in a small space.

2) Most importantly, a large collection of wreath materials is important.

As with all artistic endeavors, creative success is based on lots of decisions and choices: Leaving-out is often more important than putting-in. Nevertheless, having lots of choices is essential for creative freedom. Always select the wreath base first. The base determines the size of the finished wreath and how much floral filler is needed.

3) Extremely important is a mental picture of how the wreath will look when completed. Will the entire wreath base be covered? Will the wreath base itself serve as a third or half of the design? What kind of statement should the wreath make?

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4) Tools: At a minimum, a hot glue gun, an assortment of wire nippers and sharp scissors are required. Needle-nose pliers are necessities. A roll of floral tape can be useful. A small storage toolbox is important.

5) Wreath materials: Anything that can be hot-glued to, wired onto, woven into or wrapped on top of a base is fair game for wreath construction.

Warning: Once bitten by the wreath-making bug, collecting materials becomes an obsession. Mother Nature offers an endless supply of materials: Nuts, pods and dried grasses or flowers. Thrift stores and yard sales can be sources of useful supplies. Any place that offers craft materials becomes a magnet.

The everything-for-a-dollar stores are wreath-making treasure-troves.

6) Often artificial flowers are sold as a “bush” of wired stems. These stems must be cut from the base with sharp wire cutters. Keep stems long and weave them into the wreath base. Tack the flowers to the base with hot glue. Wreath materials need to stay put!

7) Wreath assembly: Decide how much of the wreath’s base is to be covered with the “first layer” of artificial leaves and/or flowers. Think of the base layer as a carpet; keep it rather flat and tack leaves and flowers with glue.

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theme. Focus-flowers should be the largest in the wreath and naturally bloom during the same time of year. Weave the long wire stems of this second layer through the first layer and into the wreath base. Secure visible ends from the back with glue. Note: Use an odd number of focus-flowers. Even numbers kill composition rhythm.

8) Study the wreath design after step 7. Add or subtract theme flowers to get the desired effect. The final “third layer” should include the smallest flowers on longer stems. Use needle-nose plyers to pull wire stems into the base. Glue stems to secure the third layer items securely into the base. Resist any urge to add too many third-layer flowers. The idea is to create a natural feeling of a group of wildflowers growing along a roadway in the fall. The last layer represents the taller types of flowers or grasses that wave in a breeze.

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9) Finally, add some pinecones, seedpods, nuts or sprigs of dried ornamental grasses to increase visual contrast and realistic texture. Again, odd numbers and thoughtful placement help increase eye appeal. The addition of a bow may be considered; however, inappropriate bows can quickly kill the wreath’s natural feel and design .

10) Once satisfied with the wreath’s construction, attach a hanging loop on the back about a third of the way from the top of the wreath base. Make the loop by twisting three strands of floral wire together. Even a large paperclip can be fashioned into a useful hanger. Just be sure the hanger is strong enough and woven securely into the wreath base.

11) Check the front of the wreath. Look for any area that may need some fluffing of squashed flowers or some additional fill. Maybe strategically add a few extra leaves or a small flower. A gentle tug here or there can help ensure the most artistic arrangement of the wreath materials. Try to avoid a cultivated look.

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3 Ways To Prevent Making Your Back Pain Worse Chiropractic care for patients with low back pain (LBP) not only includes spinal manipulation or adjustments but also patient education in regards to heat/ice, performing daily activities and exercise Heat vs. ice is a controversial topic. Often patients will be told by their friends and family to use the opposite to what we may recommend to our patients. In general, when pain is present, there is inflammation...so use ice to reduce swelling and pain. When heat is inappropriately utilized during this inflammatory phase of healing, vasodilation or an increase in blood supply to the already swollen injured area often results in an increase in pain. The use of heat may be safely applied later in the healing process during the reparative phase of healing, but as long as pain is present, using ice is usually safer and more effective.

As far as daily activities, improper methods of performing sitting, bending, pulling, pushing and lifting can perpetuate the inflammatory phase, slow down the healing process, and interfere/prevent people from returning to their desired activities of daily living, especially work. Improperly performing these routine activities is similar to picking at scab since you’re delaying the healing process and you can even make things worse for yourself.

There are many exercises available for patients with LBP. When deciding on the type of exercise, the position the patient feels best or least irritating is usually the direction to emphasize. More specifically, for those who feel a reduction in pain when bending forward (referred to as “flexion-biased”), flexion exercises are usually indicated. Example of these include raising a single knee to chest, double knee to chest, posterior pelvic tilts, sitting forward flexion and hamstring stretches. When bending backwards results in pain reduction (referred to as “extension-biased”), standing and bending backwards, performing a sagging type of pushup (“prone press-up”), laying backwards on large pillows or on a gym-ball are good exercises.

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Health & Wellness Should You Stay Home?

WRITER Jessica O. Wall, MPH

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Have you ever been sick and wondered if you should stay home, when or for how long? Sometimes, it’s hard to know if you are contagious when you have an illness. But staying home when you are sick and contagious is an important way to stop the spread of disease.

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tagious and those that are not. Those diseases that are contagious, also called communicable diseases, are those that can be passed from person to person. Illnesses or conditions like cancer, heart disease, or asthma are not contagious and cannot be passed from person to person. Illnesses like, coronavirus, influenza (flu), or chicken pox, are exam-

ples of illnesses that are contagious and can be passed from person to person.

How are these disease spread from person to person? Typically, spread is caused when someone who is sick is leaving home and going about their normal daily activities while they are contagious. They may not properly cover their mouth when coughing or sneezing, or may not completely clean their hands when washing. The person who is sick may touch an object or may cough or sneeze around someone and then the other person could inhale the germs or touch their eyes, nose or mouth with a contaminated hand.

One of the best ways to prevent spreading your illness to another person would be to stay home, or isolate yourself, while you could be contagious.

When should you stay home? Some of the signs of a contagious illness include fever, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, cough, body or headaches, or fatigue/tiredness. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever ya d kinva lleyma gazine.com

(100 degrees Fahrenheit or 37.8 degrees Celsius) is gone.

Your fever should be gone without using a fever-reducing medicine. Gastrointestinal illnesses can also be easily spread from person to person as well. Those can present with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. You should stay home for least 24 hours after no longer having these symptoms as well.

It's important to know the policies and rules around illness and staying home at your place of work or your child’s school or day care. Day cares are licensed and have to follow certain health rules for their licensure and schools have policies in place to try and keep communicable diseases out of the classroom. Be sure to communicate with your employer or your child’s teacher about a diagnosis of a communicable disease, especially if there is a chance that it could have been spread at work or school. They can help you decide if you need to stay home or not, as well as let you know when they would like for you to return. There could also be a requirement to be seen by a primary care provider and they may need some type of documentation. There may need to be additional steps taken, like additional cleaning and symptom monitoring, so those in charge can ensure no further spread of the illness.

And remember to protect those you live with as well.

Even when you are at home, you can be thoughtful about distancing yourself from others in your household. Remember to clean up areas where you have been, not use items that other people will use, and to disinfect highly used items such as door handles, remotes, etc.

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TERRY COLLINS

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If life were a graphic novel, Terry Collins would have popped into this world, pen in hand, intuitively knowing writing would be his super power. He was creating stories from elementary school forward, but attributes his desire to become an author to Lowanda Badgett, his English teacher at North Surry High School.

She recognized his aptitude for the written word and urged him to follow his dream. “Lowanda is an institution,” Terry said. “I took her creative writing class for three years and worked my way up to editor of the school’s literary magazine while entering and winning writing contests.”

Born in Mount Airy, his family moved to the Flat Rock community when Terry was four. The Collins family resided in a small house with a cramped front yard, but the backyard adjoining the woods was endless. “I explored, played in the creek, and built a tree house with other kids on my street,” he said of his early days.

After graduating from North Surry, he took classes at St. Andrews Presbyterian College studying with famed Southern author Clyde Edgerton. He transferred to High Point University, graduating with honors and earning his degree in Writing and Communications. Returning to his hometown, he was quickly hired by the Mount Airy News, crafting columns, feature stories and profiles about local people and events. His work won several awards from the North Carolina Press Association, before he went fulltime as a freelance writer.

A prolific author, Terry writes in a variety of genres, including graphic novels, poetry, fiction and nonfiction, and books for readers of all ages. For over a decade he was employed by companies such as DC and Marvel to create comics featuring characters like Ren and Stimpy, Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, The Tick, and even “Saturday Night Live” Coneheads! Later, he was a go-to writer for Nickelodeon, writ78

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ing children’s books with Jimmy Neutron, Rocket Power, Bob the Builder, CatDog and SpongeBob SquarePants.

His educational and young adult biographies cover a wide range of personalities like Elvis, Michael Jackson, Louis Armstrong, and John Deere; and important historical events, such as WWII and the assassinations of President John Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Jr. One biography of particular interest to the locals and fans of “The Andy Griffith Show” is his study of Griffith’s life and career titled “The Andy Griffith Story.” “This was written in the early 90s before information was readily available on the Internet,” Terry explained. “I did months of research to compose a comprehensive account of his life and career up until that time.”

Terry continued his literary pursuits for a number of years before bringing his talents to the classroom. When good fortune presented an opportunity to teach Theater Arts at Mount Airy High School, he accepted the position.

Today, Terry, a National Board and Advanced Placement Certified teacher, is an instructor for 11th and 12th grade English classes at his old alma mater, North Surry High School.

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lunch boxes, and albums, he’s a voracious reader and his personal library numbers in the thousands of books. He and his sister also share a love of movie-going and both lament the closing of theaters during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

Terry Collins, just as hometown legend Andy Griffith, has endeared and endured. He continues to write as time allows in his teaching career. His family, friends, colleagues, and members of the community respect his many talents and are humbled by his unceasing devotion to making the world a better place.

“One thing I tell my students is to always try to do your best,” Terry mused.

“No one can ask anything else.”

To get a complete list of Terry’s work, purchase books or check his availability for book talks and presentations, email him at: popculturedebris@hotmail.com If you buy books direct, he will be happy to sign and personalize them for you. Many titles can also be purchased from Amazon and other online booksellers.

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Norah Hopkins a conversation with a new ranger Discovering how folks settle into their careers is always fascinating. Norah is new to the Yadkin Valley so we wanted to meet and welcome her... Norah shared, “I can’t remember a definite moment in my life where I found a love for the outdoors, it’s always been there. I started at Appalachian State University in 2014 where I intended on majoring in criminal justice. After realizing law enforcement wasn’t for me, I changed my major into the environmental field. While I was at Appstate, I found my passion for water quality issues in my freshman writing class. In my junior year, I transferred to Virginia Tech to study environmental resource management with a concentration in watersheds. While at VT, I learned about forest biology, forested wetlands and forest hydrology, etc., which definitely helped with my career in the forestry field. Transferred one more time and graduated from Averett University with a Degree in Biology: Environmental Science.

After my temporary job with the NC DEQ: Water Resources last summer (2019), I applied to the NC Forestry Service, (NCFS, for the Assistant County Ranger position in Yadkin County. I was familiar with the forestry field, but didn’t realize the many “hats” employees of the NCFS had. As an NCFS employee, we are emergency personnel, which means we respond to wildfires in the state and across the country (when asked to assist), and assist emergency management with natural disaster relief, such as hur-

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ricanes, tornadoes and flooding. We also assist private landowners with forest management. Duties include identifying trees and pests, determining the health of the stand, providing recommendations on when to harvest the stand, prescribed fire and much more.

I didn’t realize at the time of my job application that one of my duties would be wildland firefighting. I didn’t know how I would feel about prescribed fire and firefighting, but after the nine months since I’ve been hired (October, 2019), I have grown to love working with fire.

My favorite day on the job, so far, would have to be helping Stokes County and the Hanging Rock State Park Personnel with a 30-acre prescribed fire earlier this year. I was working as a member in one of the two five-man firing crews on the Moore’s Wall trail. Don’t get me wrong the work is hard, hot and tiring, but totally worth it to see the benefits of fire. Prescribed fire replenishes forest floor vegetation, which helps with wildfire, reduces the fuel load, which in turn reduces the chance of having a severe wildfire and even assists with certain trees reproduction. If I had to come up with a quote to sum up my experience with the NCFS so far it would be “Never be scared to try something new, you might end up loving it.”

I am a North Carolina native, growing up in the Greensboro area until my family moved to Virginia when I was 18. As far as my family, I have three older sisters, all in different career fields. We love our rescue dogs—each of us has one, which makes our dog count, currently, at seven (parents+4 girls+brother-in-law).

I have a four and half year old, brown and white Australian shepherd mix named Bea, and she is my little adventurer. We like to go running, hiking and play in the creeks together. On the weekends when I am not on call, you can usually find me in the mountains hiking somewhere.

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Steve Matthews, Woodcarver *Interviewing hasn’t been as much fun in the recent months…it is more rewarding to actually meet the person and get to “know” them. I taught with Steve’s wife and taught his sons in elementary school so I felt the family very familiar. It was interesting to learn of Steve’s interest in making wooden spoons and other items. Let me introduce you to him and his wife Cathy as he speaks…

—Barbara “I started doing some woodcarving back in the 70s when I took a carving class at Surry Community College. I really enjoyed the class and often remembered my grandfather, Caleb Nixon, carving a dough bowl for my grandmother to make biscuits when I was a little boy. I guess that sparked my interest in wood working because I always wanted to try my hand at it.

Around the time I took the class my sons started playing sports and getting involved with other school activities, so for the next several years I spent my time supporting the things the boys were interested in. After I retired and our three sons left home, I found I had some time to pursue my wood working interests again.

In the beginning, I started by making walking sticks and canes. I made one that looks like an elephant—still drawing lots of interest from people when I use it and has been quite a conversation starter! Then I took an interest in carving spoons. I have taught my grandsons and several other people how to carve spoons. It’s not unusual for me to find a person at my family campsite carving a spoon on a camping trip.

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Seeing the joy my spoons bring when I give one away...it feels good. I feel that if I sell them, it would seem too much like a job. I’ve gladly donated to nonprofits such as church auctions and to the Empty Bowls Auction for Yadkin Christian Ministries.

When I decided to carve Wood Spirits, it was close to Christmas, so my carvings became Santa and little snowmen ornaments. My wife, Kathy paints them. That’s when I tried combining a spoon and fork with a Wood Spirit handle. I was pleased to win a 2nd Place at the Dixie Classic Fair!

Making a dough bowl was next.

After successfully making 10 or so, there is one extra special one requested from my granddaughter. It too brought a 2nd place at the Fair along with some wooden feathers—not so easy to carve!

I really don’t have a favorite wood to work with. I just enjoy watching the colors come to life in the pieces as I carve them. Woodcarvers say they let the wood tell them what to do and that is really true. Many times I have started in one direction and the wood takes me somewhere else.

Spoons taught me a lot about technique and how to hold tools. Basically for tools, you need a good, sharp knife, a hoof knife, an adze (similar to an axe I made myself), a hatchet and a little folding saw.

Right now I’m working on a workshop where I can do my woodworking.

I’m not sure if craft fairs are in my future; I’ll just see how it goes when I have a place to keep all my equipment and working projects together in my one special place.

I enjoy learning new woodworking techniques and experimenting with new ideas. One thing is for sure, as long as I can hold a knife and a piece of wood in my hand, I will be carving something!

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Artist, Timothy L. Porter Drawing since he was five, Timothy Porter’s 83 year-old mother recalls finding him behind the sofa just drawing away on cardboard or anything he could use for his “canvas.” A native of Stokes County, his love of all kinds of art followed him through high school. Growing up in the country he appreciated rural scenes...it’s easy to see it in his work. He went on to the Atlanta College of Art and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (now known as the Savannah College of Art and Design).

While in Georgia, an instructor recognized Timothy’s talent and suggested he direct his studies toward a definite career in graphic art. Taking his advice, Timothy was recruited upon graduation by Long, Hanes & Carr Marketing.

At first Timothy worked creating concepts and moved on to be an art director at the firm designing award-winning ads for the likes of Hanes—"It’s Not Hanes Until We Say It’s Hanes!” and Reynolds’ Camel cigarettes campaign just to mention two. While in marketing, Timothy returned to painting in oils.

After 10 1/2 years in marketing, he joined forces with the Forsyth County Public School system as the Graphic Design Specialist for the next 25 years.

Around 2015, Timothy, a versatile artist, (he does it all: Fabric, chalk, pencil, oils, pastels, photography, ceramics and uniquely realistic watercolors), settled into only painting with watercolors. “I just knew I was comfortable with watercolors, it seemed so natural to me,” mentioned Timothy. “One of the beauties of watercolor painting is sometimes you get pleasantly surprised and there are other times not so pleasant! I have learned before I touch the paper with paint I must give it a lot of thought. I feel my style is like storytelling—my memories can reach out to the viewer in hopes it recalls the viewer’s memories.

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work topics cover children, adults, old barns, nautical, landscapes, dogs—most are soft colors, especially the piece of a young barefoot boy clutching a hen. But you can find bolder colors and design when he feels it is needed as with his piece of two Rotties, Abigail and Levi...your hand will instantly want to reach out and touch those shiny coats!

As a pastor, he has always been admired by his congregation—for his 50th birthday one church gave him a pottery wheel—one of his friends, a professional potter had been encouraging Timothy to try pottery.

Just as with the other mediums tried, Timothy mastered pottery in no time. When you view a gallery exhibit, you will see artwork that includes pottery with lots of unique designed blue shades and plentiful sizes.

Currently a full time pastor for Mount Tabor Presbyterian Church in Cleveland, NC, you can find Timothy on YouTube, all live!

Residing in Forsyth County, Timothy has a full plate working with his congregation, working his local and regional shows and sales of his award-winning artwork, caring for his mother, being proud of his very pretty daughter, Alexandria, yet he finds the time for two other favorite activities—his small, backyard garden and making his specialty pound cakes and corn bread. Just ask his mother!

Check Timothy Porter’s website for upcoming gallery shows and exhibits: tlpfireart.com

THROUGH THE STORM

A reminder that every storm runs out of rain and the sun will be waiting on the other side.

Christy Beane and Robert Jones welcome you to

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caring hearts Standing L to R: Audrey Getz, Janie Helton, Sr. VP; Betty Cummings, Jr. VP; Guylene Cox, Sec/Tres. and Christine Williams, President.

Not pictured are: Beth Lott, Chaplain; Iva Dean Dobbins, Conductress; Chloe Holcomb, Guard.

The VFW Auxiliary to the Mark Garner VFW Post 7794, Elkin.

UNWAVERING SUPPORT FOR UNCOMMON HEROES The VFW Auxiliary to the Mark Garner VFW Post 7794 was founded in 1914 to help veterans and their families. The ladies make far reaching goals to help those in need—each having a chairperson with many activities and involvements for the good of all: “We are to 'maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America and fidelity to the Constitution and Laws, to foster true patriotism and to maintain and extend the institution of American Freedom.’” said Christine Williams, President of the Auxiliary to Mark Garner VFW Post 7794 in Elkin. She continued, “Our organization’s nearly half a million strong and works together with the VFW Post for the improvement of the community. The Elkin Auxiliary has 31 members but we certainly have room for more. If you have a love for veterans and are eligible, we would more than welcome you as a member.” In addition, we support the Post in all their Veteran endeavors: Veterans and Family Support, Americanism, Buddy Poppy/VFW National Home for Children, Chief of Staff, Historian/Media Relations, Hospitals/Military Suicide Preven84

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tion,* Legislative, Membership, President’s Special Project, Youth Activities and lastly, Scholarships.

While talking about scholarships, Christine shared information about local and national scholarships. The Erline Mayberry, The Billy Ray Cameron and the Otis N. Brown scholarships are for the NC VFW/Auxiliary members children and grandchildren amounting to $7,500 and $4,000.

Patriot’s Pen is a national scholarship, $5,000, grades 6-8, written "What is Patriotism to Me?” Voice of Democracy is also national, $30,000, grades 912, CD or flash drive, “Is This the Country the Founders Envisioned?” For Teachers: Smart/Maher National Citizenship Education Teacher Award, grades K-12, $1,000 for professional development and $1,000 for the school.

For further information on membership or scholarship applications call Christine Williams, 336-366-7090 or 366-4323.

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Currently the Auxiliary has a “Missing Man Table" in the Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce lobby. It’s so moving to see and know the symbolism: Table is round-ever concern for our missing soldiers. Tablecloth is white-purity of soldiers answering the call to duty. Single red rose-to remember each life missing.Red ribbon on vase-our determination to account for our missing. Slice of lemonbitter fate of those captured and missing. Grains of salt-symbolize tears endured by the missing and their families. Bible-strength through faith to sustain those lost. Inverted glass-a meal that won’t be eaten. Black napkin-the sorrow of captivity. White candle-our hope for peace. Empty chair-those who are no longer with us. * The Mark Garner VFW Post 7794 supports a confidential help line for the veterans and their families...

Veterans Crisis Line, 1-800-273-8255.

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courtesy of Karen Fishel Karen Fishel has written a nonfiction book that chronicles her family’s journey through the critical injury and eventual healing of her son, Wesley Fishel, in a bull riding accident. February 4, 2017 began as an ordinary busy Saturday for the Fishel family of Kernersville. Wesley was competing in a Tri-State Rodeo at Lone Hickory Arena in Yadkinville so he and his father, Neil were heading out that morning. Karen was involved in helping her mother care for her father, who was very ill with cancer. Saturdays were when they shopped while Karen’s sister sat with their father.

The bull riding events were one of the early events this time and all was going well until Wesley’s ride. Wesley was wearing the necessary protective gear but this time after he was bucked off, the heavy bull twisted and bounced his front feet on Wesley’s chest. Wesley tried to get up and almost made it but then collapsed on the dirt floor of the arena. Immediately, the rodeo judge, Tracy Morris and other people watching knew he was in serious 86

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trouble. Many people with medical training gave no thought to themselves but climbed the arena rails or somehow leaped into the ring to begin work on saving Wesley’s life.

Karen calls these people that started the life-saving CPR at the arena, her “arena angels.” They are a major reason that Wesley is alive today. It’s probably a good thing Karen was not in attendance that day because I was at the arena myself and as a mother, it was heartbreaking to actually see people performing CPR so hard and for so long a time on a teenager. Neil was stricken with shock and fear as he knelt in the dirt near his son and watched the life and death scenario play out before him.

The huge arena, filled with people, was so quiet as everyone watched and prayed for this young man. The only thing you could hear were the voices of the group counting as they did CPR. I will never forget the sight as I looked across the arena at the people working on Wesley and nearby, two other young bull fighters were kneeling with bowed heads praying for his healing.

Eventually, paramedics came and took over the fight for Wesley’s life.

Wesley’s heart had stopped numerous times and he coded again on the ambulance ride to the hospital. He was taken to Wake Forest Baptist Hospital where the Fishel family was told to expect the worst.

This book continues as Karen tells of the ordeal of waiting and the kindness of people as friends, family and even strangers poured out their love and their prayers for Wesley and the Fishel family.

Karen says she has made life-long friends with her arena angels and many of the other rodeo mothers that came to the hospital to be with the family.

Some of the most compelling parts of the book are at the end when three of those seven angels shared their stories of that day. Kim Stines, a rodeo mother who is a trauma nurse and began CPR on Wesley along with another rodeo mother, Angie. Kim’s account of the event is perhaps the most chilling because she shared that Wesley was show-

ing signs of death even as he was wheeled away on the paramedic’s gurney. But the answer to many prayers was the presence of Tracy Morris. Morris has been a certified rodeo judge for 20 years and she was in there closely watching the bull riding. Morris also happens to serve with the Charlotte Fire Department in her regular job where she has been an EMT and firefighter for 30 years. She was the one who took charge of the situation and orchestrated her life saving team of rodeo mothers and fathers as they all worked together to save a life.

Wesley Fishel Karen has written a book of renewed faith as so many prayers were lifted up for Wesley. All the young rodeo contestants knelt in a circle in the dirt of the Lone Hickory Arena and lifted up prayers later that day. The fact Wesley is alive, has graduated from high school and still attends rodeos is truly the answer to many prayers.

Published by Covenant Books in 2019, this book is available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and locally at Webster Brothers Hardware in Walkertown, Whits Frozen Custard in Kernersville and Just Plain Country Store in Walnut Cove.

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WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHER Mary Bohlen October 7th marks the 240th anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain. On that date a ragtag band of backwoodsmen, farmers, tradesmen and the like, bowed up against the invading threats of British Major Patrick Ferguson who had vowed to subdue the backcountry settlements of Carolina and Virginia with fire and sword. But the fierce bunch from the Carolinas, Virginia, Georgia and the Watauga settlement would have none of it. Their cause was freedom and liberty.

Many of the men came from over the mountains and were dubbed “overmountain men”. This was a volunteer army that formed together quickly to stop Ferguson and his forces from moving into the backcountry with their wrath. They caught up with him and his loyalist infantry on a small mountain near the South Carolina border near Blacksburg. It was a stunning victory for the patriots. Ferguson was killed and buried near the mountain top. All his men were captured or fell on the field. Thomas Jefferson said that it was the turning point of the American Revolution.

About a third of those engaged in the battle were North Carolinians, many of whom were from Surry and Wilkes County. On Sept. 26, 1780, after a call from militia leaders, they mustered in an open field along Big Elkin Creek. Wives, mothers with children, sisters and sweethearts gathered too, with tearful farewells.

Today that path the men took to is designated as a National Trail. The Overmountain Victory Trail Association (OVTA) is a friends’ group dedicated to remembering and

honoring those brave men and preserving the historic route.

For a personal connection we visited with Teresa Howell, a resident of Elkin and longtime member of the Wilkes/Surry Chapter OVTA, who shared how she is involved with this 240-year-old history.

Teresa has a steadfast commitment to the Trail. “It’s the path that our forefathers, brothers, fathers, neighbors took to go to King’s Mountain and fight against the King’s forces for freedom and the start of a new nation. Some of the descendants of those men still live here.

Twenty years ago, I was working for the Town of Elkin and one day Paul Carson, from the National Park Service, came by my office to introduce himself and was talking about the Overmountain Victory Trail. I did not know what he was talking about. He told me the story of the trail and the battle. I was speechless and remember thinking, how could something this significant be unknown to me and a lot of other people too.

This is a National Trail and it starts right here in Elkin.

“My house is just across the street from the Yadkin River and the actual path that these men followed. I knew that I had to be a part of preserving and telling the story, and it has become my passion. It’s our National history and needs to be taught to our children and our community.”

Not long after her visit with Carson, Teresa and her husband, Mike, drove the motorized historic trail to Kings Mountain National Military Park. They explored the visitors center, monuments and markers around the battle site and stopped Septemb er-Octob er 2 0 2 0

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to view Patrick Ferguson’s grave. The couple knew this piece of history would become a lasting part of their lives.

Soon after Carson’s visit the NPS helped organize a living history encampment at the muster field in what is now Elkin Municipal Park. This was done to recognize and bring attention to this rich history in Elkin and Surry County. On the heels of that the Wilkes/Surry Chapter was organized and has been continually active providing living history programs for thousands of 4th graders and programs for the community.

Howell has worked diligently to help secure easements from property owner along the trail so that the public can walk it. She wants to save as much of the trail as possible for future generations. “Not many places can say they have a National Trail in their town.”

Currently most property owners in Elkin and Surry County have graciously given permanent easements to the NPS for the public to walk the trails. Teresa said, “In my lifetime I would like to see the trail accessible all the way to Kerr

Scott Dam. I want to walk that length where our ancestors put their footprints.

I want people to know about and appreciate this history. One of my proudest accomplishments is knowing that I helped save part of this National treasure.”

The eastern wing of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail begins at Elkin Municipal Park on NC Hwy 268 in Elkin. The trail follows the Yadkin River to Wilkesboro at the Wilkes Heritage Museum and continues to Kerr Scott Lake. From there, goes along NC 268 to Fort Defiance, Lenoir and on to Morganton. At Quaker Meadows, the north trail from Elizabethton, TN and the east trail from Elkin meet and go south to Kings Mountain.

A new mural by Michael Brown, showing the men moving out from the muster field along the Yadkin River is on display at the Elkin Heritage Center. It is an outstanding visual monument to this fascinating part of our American History and an excellent way to teach the story to our children.

Teresa Howell and her grandson, Cameron Suther.

For more information about the Trail and the Battle log on to www.ovta.org

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This Fall

The Corn Maze is Back!

The Alpha & Omega Corn Maze is an agritourism complex of 20 acres of outdoor fun for all ages. With over 26 different activities to enjoy don’t forget to grab fill-em-up food from the Concession Stand or bring a picnic and find shelter under the huge Pavilion. As the season turns chilly, there are fire pits to gather around. That’s a great combination, the food treats are right next to fire pits! That makes for a pretty neat place to relax and catch your breath from all the days activities.

This is one of those special places your kids will hold fond memories of.

The kind of place they’ll want to someday bring their kids to.

Hey grandparents, here’s a family friendly day trip. There truly is so much to see, do and experience.

Remember to keep the memories going with Corn Maze swag!

Yes, there are Tee shirts and sweats to purchase.

Hey is this a Hallmark movie in the making? Romance in the Corn Maze.

Please visit the farm only when you are healthy—no temperature or other symptoms of COVID-19. If you have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days…please stay home.

They promise to keep you safe by: providing hand sanitizer around the farm, limiting the number of guests in the buildings, employee screening before their shift, ramping up the already vigorous cleaning procedures. They encourage hand sanitizing and/or washing hands frequently. Of course, please keep at least 6 feet between you and others.

This Fall enjoy the outdoors with the Alpha & Omega Corn Maze.

September hours, beginning with September 12, are Saturday 10 to 9. • Sunday noon to 6 October/November, Friday 5 to 9, Saturday 10 to 9 and Sunday 12 to 6 Final day of the season is until November 11

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Located at 1129 Cheek Road, Hamptonville For more information on group rates and weekday schedules visit alphaomegacornmaze.com. Call: 366-466-5402 Admission is $11 per person. Children 2 and under are free.

Cash and credit cards accepted

September 12 thru November 11 October & November Hours: Friday 5­9pm Saturday 10am­9pm Sunday 12:30­6:30pm Visit our website or call for weekday hours

September Hours: Saturday 10am­9pm Sunday 12:30­6:30pm

We’re a 20-acre Agritourism Complex and every corner is packed full of family fun!

With all these and more fun activities, what will the kids want to do first?

Giant 5­acre Corn Maze Corn Maze Smart Phone Game 3­acre Hay Bale Maze corn cob express cannon ball pipe slide horse drawn wagon rides duck race cow milking contest

corn hole/horseshoes corn box • tug of war animal acres hayride steer roping see saws pedal tricycles corn shaped bounce house fire pits

Large covered shelter with picnic tables Full Snack Bar and indoor restrooms We’re the Perfect place for School Field Trips, Daycare Trips, Scout Troops, Church Groups, Birthday Parties, Family Reunions, Weddings/Receptions, Staff Development, Company Picnics and more!

Call or visit our website for ticket information. alphaomegacornmaze.com 336-466-5402 Email us at: alphaomegacornmaze@gmail.com

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Come with us as we visit accommodating hosts who welcome you to their Yadkin Valley...

Stan and Bettye Barrett

Newberry Manor

Your Country Home Away From Home WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHER Cindy Martin To make reservations or get more information about Newberry Manor, Website: newberrymanor.net or call 336-593-8232.

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Bed & Breakfast

When you step into Newberry Manor in Westfield, you immediately feel warm and welcome. This quaint 1910 farmhouse turned event center and vacation destination has been restored with tender loving care by owners Stan and Bettye Barrett. While maintaining the integrity of the home, the couple have worked to provide their guests all the modern conveniences and amenities essential for a perfect stay.

The beadboard walls and ceilings, hardwood floors, and wood-burning fireplaces are reminiscent of the farmhouse’s early days, and the magnificent, grand staircase serves as the home’s welcoming centerpiece.

“If someone is looking for a quiet country setting for a wedding, a romantic getaway, family reunion, birthday celebration, or the perfect place to hold a conference or business meeting, we hope they choose Newberry Manor,” Bettye said.

The deluxe accommodations offered at Newberry Manor include four airconditioned bedrooms with three full baths. The parlor has the capability of providing additional sleeping quarters, thus allowing a total of ten guests. The fully-equipped gourmet kitchen is available for the lodgers’ cooking pleasure.

Ten to twelve guests may be seated comfortably at the reclaimed dining room table. Although guests provide their own meals, the owners are happy to recommend local eateries, and a cook/chef is available, if desired. Additionally, food shopping and housekeeping services are available as well.

One major plus to Newberry Manor is its convenient location near area attractions. “We are in close proximity to Hanging Rock State Park,” Bettye said.

“It was voted the #1 state park in 2012, and was on USA Today’s list of the top 20 state parks in the nation.” Pilot Mountain State Park, an equally excellent venue, is also within driving distance. Travelers can select from a long list of outdoor adventures. There’s everything from hiking, zip lining, and horseback riding to fishing in the Dan River. Shoppers may choose to peruse the aisles of local antique stores or participate in seasonal activities sponsored by the Stokes County Art Council. Mount Airy, the birthplace of Andy Griffith, is just down the road.

From the front porch, visitors can gaze upon the beauty and splendor of the area, lush green forests, freshly mowed hay bales and the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. At the back, original outbuildings including the caretaker’s cabin,

the milk house, the barn, various work areas, and the smokehouse are visible and allow the viewer to step back in time and imagine what it was like back in the day when the property functioned as the largest dairy farm in Stokes County.

“We have had guests from all over,” Stan told me, “from Washington State to West Virginia and even Canada.”

From humble beginnings in Stokes County, Bettye (Smith) graduated from JJ Jones School in Mount Airy and went on to earn a Business Education Degree from North Carolina A&T. Along the way, she met the love of her life, Jamaicanborn Stan Barrett. They married and worked in Atlanta and near the Washington D.C. area, for 20 years. “Stan always saw himself as an innkeeper and a farmer,” Bettye said. So, when

the property became available near Bettye’s hometown after she and Stan retired, they immediately purchased the house and began renovations.

“Growing up in Jamaica, Stan had lived on Newberry Avenue,” Bettye explained. Thus, after the couple purchased property in Westfield in 2001 and built their home, it was dubbed “Newberry Farm” to pay homage to Stan’s heritage.

Continuing in the same vein, when they bought the adjoining property and renovated the inn, “Newberry Manor” began its new life in 2014.

“I have come full circle,” Bettye said. Now she and Stan are living their dream, while offering the perfect venue for an event or family gathering.

A look inside Stan and Bettye’s Newberry Manor. in November/December we tour The Homeplace in Mocksville. A “charming farmhouse” for the holidays.

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Connect With Nature WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHER Wendi Hartup

Nature has always been my favorite place to have an adventure. There is magic in a wooded trail that leads to a small creek or a private lake. At least it feels that way at many of my favorite local parks. Lately with all this social distancing, I find myself wanting to identify more critters and plants. There are all kinds of really great apps available for free. Some of the apps I use include: iNaturalist (to get help with identifying plants and critters) Bugwood has quite a few science apps (Invasive Plants in Southern Forests to identify invasive species) PlantSnap (identify plants) Seek (learn what species live near you; similar to iNaturalist) Pocket Rain Gauge (see how much it rained and add data) SEEDN (Southeast Early Detection Network to report invasive species) Song Sleuth (listens to bird songs by you and suggest matches) Audubon Bird Guide I participated in my first Biothon back in June with iNaturalist. It was so easy and fun. Snap a picture of a snail and the app helps you identify along with confirmation from others. Now the fun thing to add is nature bingo: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/bingo-by-the-creek-nc https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/young-explorers/explore-a-sanctuary/nature-bingo Or try a nature scavenger hunt. You can make your own sheets for your yard or local park.

Here are some idea resources too: https://eastcoastmommyblogspot.com/2015/07nature-scavenger-hunt.html https://www.123homeschool4me.com/fall-leaf-scavenger-hunt_1 https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/61871/fall-nature-scavenger-hunt https://www.cbc.ca/parents/play/view/printable-autumn-scavenger-hunt Test your knowledge before you hit the creek to observe stream critters: https://adoptastream.georgia.gov/macroinvertebrate-identification-links I really love to just enjoy nature. I don't always use my phone to look up things. Sometimes I just want it for that picture or general safety. I encourage you to just get outside with your family and try learning something new.

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foodsandflavors ~™ Yadkin Valley Wines Yadkin Valley Vineyards Still Thriving WRITER/ PHOTOS John & Carrie Byrd

As of press time, it's been nearly two months since the vineyards of the Yadkin Valley have been able to re-open for "new normal" business. While there have been some changes to the way they conduct their operations due to COVID-19, some things have also remained the same. Here are some of the things you can now expect when visiting the area.

Since Governor Cooper issued the mask mandate for the state, some (but not all) of the wineries are now requiring masks inside the tasting rooms where they were not before.

It is probably best to go ahead and take a mask with you when visiting the area, just to be on the safe side. While some are offering regular tastings, some are only able to offer flights at this time. Still others are only able to offer wine by the glass or bottle only; no tastings or flights. All of the wineries are currently discouraging groups over ten people as they are under occupancy restrictions. For now, it is best to limit your group size to no more than 6-8 people. All of the wineries are also ramping up their sanitation inside their tasting rooms by cleaning in between all customers. This adds a layer of time to the experience, so be prepared to potentially wait a bit for sanitation to occur. Regardless of your (smaller) group size,we are very fortunate to live in a beautiful area where we can

take our wine to the outdoors of the vineyards and enjoy an afternoon visit with a nice glass of wine and a lovely view.

Also changing operations are the area hotels. Pools are not being opened right now. Masks are required inside the lobbies. The lobby restrooms are for guests only and cannot be used if you are not staying at the property. It may be difficult to get an early check-in as extra cleaning is being done between guests for their safety. Restaurants in the area have seen some changes as well. As with all businesses, they have limited occupancy. You may be required to wear a mask upon entry and exit but not while eating.

Yadkin Valley Wine Tours has had changes as well. While we are still conducting public tours, we are limiting group sizes so we can practice safe distancing between participants. We have several bookings for private tours going into the fall as

a small tour between friends and family feels like a much safer option right now. We would be happy to take you and your friends out for a tour as well! Just give us a call or visit our webpage to inquire.

Upcoming public tours are: Summer's End - Aug. 15, 2020 Harvest 1 - Sept. 5, 2020 Harvest 2 - Sept. 19, 2020 Fall Colors 1 - Oct. 10, 2020 Fall Colors 2 - Oct, 24, 2020 Give Thanks for Wine - Nov. 7, 2020

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To learn more or to book a Yadkin Valley Wine Tour: John & Carrie Byrd Yadkin Valley Wine Tours yadkinwinetours.com 336-408-3394

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Mark Your Calendar NOW For Our Annual

OPEN HOUSE Come Celebrate with Us

Good Food, Fellowship and Festivities Friday, November 6th 9am–5pm

Saturday, November 7nd 9am–3pm

Come see our beautiful floral showroom overflowing with holiday decorating ideas & lights

Vote for your favorite Christmas Tree!

FREE Balloons & Refreshments

Personalized Christmas Ornaments Available

Yadkin Valley Magazine’s Barbara Norman will be signing her three Register for Door Prizes Each Day Cookbooks, Every Customer Receives a Gift Saturday 9am to Noon Matthew 25:35 For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty

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off the bookshelf Life Lessons from the Cat

101 Tales of Family, Friendship and Fun Published by the makers of Chicken Soup for the Soul, Amy Newmark’s book, Life Lessons from the Cat royalties go to American Humane—our country’s first national humane organization founded in 1877.

The organization’s goal, whenever and wherever to help animals in need of rescue, shelter, protection or security around the world. Chicken Soup for the Soul and American Humane offer Human Heroes, a FREE E-book series geared and companion curricula for elementary, middle and high schoolers: “Cats are our therapists, our role models and our best friends.” (Amy Newmark) Have your box of Kleenex handy before you settle down to read about "Mocha,” page 84 and "BeBe’s Last Blessing" on page 78. Amy writes and relates stories enormously filled with emotions of humor, sadness, joy, love, friendship and grief.

Louis Wain said, “Intelligence in the cat is underrated.” John and I share our offices with two rescued cats and can say from experience they are very clever. Need attention? That keyboard becomes a mattress as a full body spreads over the keys you are more than likely using at the time.

Love those head bumps, tho!

While totally entertaining, you can read a few stories in the collection as you go. All the writers are quality contributors with their credentials listed at the back of the collection.Keep in mind your purchase will help support the important work of American Humane, creating a better life for in this instance, cats.

Reece and his cat, Stella.

Rizo, Milo and Gus. Neighborhood watch cats.

There’s always one in every crowd, yes,a party animal!

Thanks for sharing! We welcome your pet photos!

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Good Health

SAVE YOUR PET WRITER Robin Brock, D.V.M. How do you SAVE your pet from infectious disease? By now, everyone should be well aware of techniques to help prevent the spread of disease in the human world. The Coronavirus pandemic has brought this home to each and every one of us. The same guidelines that help prevent spread of disease for people are also true for your pets. Strengthen your pet’s immune system. Avoid exposing your pet to disease. Vaccinate your pet against disease whenever possible. Educate others on the importance Robin Brock, D.V.M. of doing the same.

The immune systems of animals are amazing things. That part of our bodies is able to distinguish between cells and proteins that are supposed to be in our bodies and those that are not supposed to be there. This includes viruses, bacteria and other organisms which can cause disease. To keep our immune systems strong we need to eat healthy and exercise often. The same is true for our pets’ immune systems. Healthy diets including lots of anti-oxidants help build a strong immune system. While it might not be wise to feed our pets red wine and chocolate as sources of anti-oxidants, fish oils are a pet friendly alternative. Keeping your pet at a healthy weight by feeding a healthy diet, limiting between meal snacks and providing daily exercise will help to keep his immune system healthy. An added benefit of exercising your pet is that you get exercise too if daily walks are part of that exercise program.

Avoiding exposure to disease is an important part of keeping your pet safe. This is especially true for young animals who have not yet been vaccinated. Until your pets have been fully vaccinated, you should not take them out to public places like pet stores, dog parks or groomers. Certain diseases such as parvovirus in dogs and calicivirus in cats can be transmitted by owners picking up the virus on their feet, hands or clothing and then touching their unvaccinated pet. Be sure to wash your hands before handling your new unprotected pets.

Vaccines are one of the most important weapons we have in protecting our pets against certain diseases. Vaccines work by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies and other substances to fight off disease. The vaccine contains pieces of the disease causing organism (usually a virus or bacteria), or even actual live organisms which have been modified so they don’t produce disease, to make the body think that the organism is trying to enter the body. When the immune system detects these organisms, it goes to work to fight them off. Vaccines must be given according to a certain schedule to be effective. Even if you have acquired a pet from a breeder who says they have vaccinated the pet, be sure to check with your veterinarian for appropriate vaccination schedules. Many times, I have treated very sick animals whose owners thought their pet was protected because the breeder had given them one “shot”. Most vaccinations require at least two shots a month apart for the initial series. Puppies and kittens usually require a series of three or four monthly shots to get them started. After the initial series, repeat vaccines are required annually or every 3-5 years depending on the vaccine and the age of your pet. Check with your veterinarian for recommendations.

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Once you have protected your pet by trying to strengthen his immune system, avoiding other sick animals and getting him the proper vaccines, you can help your pet further by Educating Others. The more sick pets there are around, the more likely your pet is to get sick himself, even with your best protection. Large numbers of infectious organisms (like viruses and bacteria) can sometimes overwhelm an otherwise strong immune system. If there are lots of sick pets around, there is more likely to be large numbers of these infectious organisms. On the other hand, if most pets are protected from disease and not likely to get sick themselves, then there will be very few infectious organisms around. This is where the term “herd immunity” comes from. If most animals are protected from disease, the disease causing organisms have much less chance of infecting an animal and multiplying into large numbers. Educating others and encouraging them to protect their pets, also helps to protect your pets, even those who have not yet completed their vaccine series.

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All the guidelines of our human Coronavirus pandemic should remind us that we already have measures to SAVE our pets from their own diseases.

1) Keep their immune systems Strong.

2) Avoid having your pet around other sick animals.

3) Vaccinate your pet appropriately against diseases for which an effective vaccine is available.

And 4) Educate other pet owners to follow these same principals.

Keeping all pets healthy helps SAVE all pets. Talk to your veterinarian about recommendations for your pet and do your part to help SAVE others.

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Our German Shepherd is picky and almost always contained so we have control over what she eats. We have pretty much memorized what NOT to give her but we also want to help maintain her tummy, bowels, itching, shiny coat, her breath and so on. This little recipe sounds as if humans could eat and enjoy especially because pumpkin is low in calories.

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The Business Section Grandparents: Consider These Financial Moves Each year, on the first Sunday after Labor Day, we observe National Grandparents Day. Although it’s not as widely recognized as Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, if you’re a grandparent, you probably want to do whatever you can to help your grandchildren on their journeys through life. So, you might want to consider the following moves: • Contribute to their education. If you want to help your grandchildren pay for college, you have a variety of options, including 529 plans. You could also simply set aside some money in an investment account earmarked for education. But you don’t just have to stick to helping out financially – you might also want to do some research to see what scholarships are available.

• Consider a UGMA/UTMA account. The Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA) and Uniform Transfer to Minors Act (UTMA) are custodial accounts that provide a relatively easy way for you to give money to your young grandchildren. A financial advisor can help determine if such a plan is right for you. However, once you put money into the UGMA or UTMA, you no longer have any legal access or authority over the funds unless you are the custodian managing the account.

• After children reach the age of majority – typically 18 or 21 – or the age of termination if the state where they live allows for the assets to be held until a later age, they will control the assets, and they may not want to use the money as you had envisioned, such as for college. (Also, tax issues for custodial accounts can be complicated, so, before opening an UGMA or UTMA, you’ll want to consult with your tax advisor.)

• Consider gifts to older grandchildren. If you have older grandchildren, you might want to help them out if they’re saving for a down payment on a home, or are between jobs, or perhaps are even having children of their own. You can give $15,000 per year, per individual, without having to file a gift tax return. Your spouse can also give $15,000 per year to the same individual, again without triggering the need for a gift tax return.

• Review your will. If you’ve already created your last will and testament, you may want to review it upon the arrival of grandchildren. You can include specific instructions, such as requiring your grandchildren to turn a specific age before they can receive their inheritance. You could also codify the same requirements through the use of a living trust. Contact your legal advisor to determine if such a trust is appropriate for your situation.

• Update beneficiary designations. If you want your grandchildren to receive proceeds from various accounts, such as your 401(k), IRA and life insurance, you may need to update the beneficiary designations, which can even supersede the instructions on your will. Keep in mind that if you have grandchildren with special needs, you may want to designate a supplemental needs trust for your grandchild as the beneficiary instead of naming your grandchild directly. Again, contact your legal advisor for more information.

These aren’t the only steps you can take to help your grandchildren, but they should give you some options to consider. The world is an expensive place, and any assistance you can provide to your beloved grandkids can make a big difference in their lives.

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This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.

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Annuity Basics An annuity is simply an investment you make using an insurance company to set up the contract. You can buy them many places, like your insurance agent, banks and other financial institutions. An insurance company is always used when purchasing an annuity.

An annuity can be set up to provide predictable guaranteed income for life for one or more people. This can take longevity risk off the table. In others words, an annuity can keep the income flowing each month so you don’t run out of money while you are alive. Annuities can also be used to keep the income flowing to your spouse or loved one for the rest of their life even after you are gone.

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Immediate, deferred, and fixed indexed annuity. There are variations with each of these fulfilling a specific need and purpose.

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Annuities are not one size fits all. They are not for everyone. It depends on your specific financial situation. It is important you talk with an experienced financial professional and avoid telemarketers and door to door sales people when considering an annuity or any financial decision for that matter.

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around 20 to 30 black angus cows of which one or two were find a way to get out of the fence professionals. I remember the day Dad came home from his full time salesman job to find all our cows out and in the neighbors corn field. We were out of the cow business the next day.

Then I invested in pleasure horses, another not too wise way to spend money. They also loved to get out of the pasture, but those stories will be for another day. All of this just to say how times have changed.

Where we farmed a few acres, the neighbors who we used to share labor and equipment with, now farm hundreds of acres. The beautiful cabbed tractors they use today are so much more sophisticated and powerful.

Back in the 1970s, my Dad scouted all over for used three point hook up plows, disk, a tillage tool. My shiny new two-row corn planter, of which we could never seem to get to work quite right, but of which I was very proud.

The one most important thing I learned pretty early in my farming career, I did not have the gift. When I planted the very same batch of tomato plants my Dad planted, his had great big beautiful tomatos. Mine did nothing! My big first year corn crop did about half what it should have done.

I’ll share something with you from my life experience, a farmer is one smart dude. You have to be a master of a multitude of skills. I’m here to tell you being a successful farmer is as true a God given art form as is the gift of being a master painter.

I will give myself credit for one farm skill. I still relish the days of buying three day old Holsteins from the local dairies, raising them to sell back to the dairies as they got to milking age.

Only problem was by the time they were older I’d turned them into great big pets that followed you around like a dog. (Ask me about a calf named April.)

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WHAT ARE YOU EXPECTING? WRITER Sandra Miller

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For the last three years I’ve been pretty much confined to my chair. I can walk with a walker but sometimes it results in severe pain. So it’s easier for me to have my food brought to me and I eat from my chair. My usual drink is Dr. Pepper. I wish I had the discipline to drink something that’s better for me, but right now that’s my choice of drink. So on this particular day I took a big gulp and thought, “this Dr. Pepper must have lost its fizz.” It tasted awful! But I took a few more swigs and realized my cup had tea in it. No wonder it didn’t taste like Dr. Pepper—my caregiver had slipped one in on me. After I realized it was tea, my tastebud’s expectations changed. I like sweet tea. It tasted like sweet tea. And I was satisfied, since I no longer expected my drink to taste like Dr. Pepper.

In these days of uncertainty, I’d like you to ask yourself this question: “What are you expecting?” Are you thinking qué sera sera, whatever will be will be, like Doris Day’s once popular song? Are you thinking the future’s not yours to see? Do you depend on the news media to keep you informed?

Unfortunately, most of society relies on the media to keep them informed when God gave us His word and has preserved it, so that as His children, we can know what to expect in the future. Even Christians shy away from Biblical prophesy, saying it’s too hard to understand.

One day we will realize that we had many opportunities to learn but we chose to ignore them. It’s easier to just let the TV keep us informed. But like my analogy above, tea leaves a bad taste when you’re expecting Dr. Pepper!

On a more personal note, what are you expecting for yourself and your loved ones you are praying for? Are you saying, “I’m poor. I’ve always been poor. And I will always be poor (or sick, or depressed, or alone…).” You feel in the blank. I confess, I’m guilty, but I’m learning that the way I pray changes the way I see myself. If I pray telling God how bad things are and then go into a begging mode, I usually end up as defeated as I was before I prayed. I’ve learned prayer should be more about developing a relationship with the Father, Jesus and Holy Spirit. When I’m so low I feel like I can’t pray, I just start telling the Lord how awesome He is. I quote Scripture on His goodness and thank Him for loving me. You may not feel loved all the time, but that doesn’t change the fact that He loved you so much He endured the agony of the cross and took your sins and mine so we could have everlasting life.

And then I thank God for His promises to me. Praying the word is self-cleaning. If you don’t know Scriptures by heart, look them up and pray the words. For example: “I thank you God that you supply all my needs according to your riches in glory.” (Phil. 4:19). If you’re afraid, go to Psa. 91 and read each verse aloud, thanking Him for His provision and watch care over you, your family and friends. If you are praying for someone’s salvation, don’t ya d kinva lleyma gazine.com

ask God to save them—He did the work at Calvary. Pray that the Holy Spirit will soften them and make them conscious of their need for the Savior and witness to them as the Spirit leads. Thank God He is “not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9).

It is important how we pray. And it is important what we expect when we pray.

Exalting God and His goodness, even in the middle of turmoil, and praying His promises are the key to great expectations. Even if we die (and if we don’t go in the Rapture, we will), the promises of heaven and the knowledge of things to come will encourage you. But we can’t expect great things, if we don’t know about them.

“God is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble, and He knows them that trust in Him.” (Nahum 1:7) Don’t be deceived, there’s a whole new world coming on this earth and we can know about it—it’s written in His book!

What are you expecting in these uncertain times? Are you expecting only bad things? Or are you allowing God’s word to comfort you? Are you fearful? Or do you have the peace of God, which passes understanding? Are you gulping one thing (the world’s view) and merely hoping for something else? Or are you consuming God’s word and letting it inform and fulfill you, so you know what to expect? “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.” (Rom. 15:4) Let the truth establish your expectations, pray with confidence, and rest in the fact that you’re safe in His loving hands. Remember that nothing takes God by surprise. So go ahead, taste and see that the Lord is good.

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