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contents
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foodsandflavors™
15 Marilyn and 15 Recipes to Bowl Up!
21 The Great American Soup Off
25 Cookbook Collector: Give us this day...
26 Best YV Cooks: Doc’s Chili Pop
28 Wine Guy: Wine, Truffles & Real Estate
30 dessert tray: Chocolat Pots de Créme
31 Golding Farms
34 From the Hearth: Winter Squash
37 Eggstra-economic Recipes
39 in Nana’s kitchen: Valentine’s Day
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yadkin valley homestyles
41 Winter Reading
50 Plan Your Wildflower Garden for 2011
52 Piedmont Picks: Lou Reid
54 Matt, a young YV Traveler in Korea
55 A New Special Olympic Organization
57 The Joy of Volunteering
59 Wedding Thoughts are in the Air
•A Special Wedding Toast•New Brides
85 Collector: 700+ Deviled Egg Plates
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Experience at:
Van Hoy
Jewelers
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Healthy Life
your guide to health, wellness & fitness
68 Dr. Brock, DVM: Q & A from Readers
70 giving blood, It’s a Good Thing
72 Dry Eye Care
74 What is Gluten?
76 Complications for Diabetics
79 Stress Effects
80 Winter Weekends
with suggestions on
How to Beat Cabin Fever
in the Yadkin Valley
in every issue…
8 editor’s letter
12 beginnings
44 fun with kids
45 artists’ spotlight
80 planner
84 recollections
86 what is that?
90 Sandra’s closing devotion
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On the cover:
In every issue we revel in the natural
beauty to be found here in the Yadkin
Valley. Many times there are treasures
to behold right in our own everyday
lives, such as this moment looking
onto our old farm pond when the sun
broke through the clouds for the first
time as a winter storm subsided.
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just a note from
Yadkin Valley Living Magazine is a publication
of Creekside Communications, Inc.
1038 Ridgewood Trail
East Bend, NC 27018
inter thoughts can be mellowing in this season that is as magnificent as it is tranquil. Because we often find ourselves confined
indoors by unexpected and predicted snows, we allow more time
for pondering. That’s a good thing! As we lean over the deck’s edge, in cool
defiance of winter’s leaf-bare branches, peering into the hollow at frost-glistened woods, we forever hope of spotting the Norman deer herd. As the
softly floating snow flakes turn to ice or slush, our chilly winter months
bring us inside where we can find inspiration and solace through books,
particularly those written by Yadkin Valley authors—we have several for
your enjoyment.
A heart in love on Valentine’s Day sends thoughts to weddings. Meet
some new brides and discover a very special toast. in Nana’s kitchen,
Christine shares her love through Valentine cooking activities involving kids.
February hosts National Chili Day to recognize chili as an American
staple and to celebrate our love of a big steamy bowl to help us get through
the cold winter months. A Yadkin Valley cook has sent her chili recipe with
a surprise side!
While on the topic of foodsandflavors, Marilyn asks, “What is more
delicious and nutritious on a wintry day than sizzling soup?” She has lots
of recipes for you to try.
Like a faithful uncle who is always there
Winter must be cold for those
to help, winter squash is an unpretentious
with no warm memories.
food that never lets you down. Mary has
—Delmer David &
recipes From the Hearth you won’t want to
Lee McCary
miss.
Before we leave the foods section, I must tell you we really got a good
idea of how many folks try our recipes...the phone has literally rung off the
hook when we left the flour measurement out of Grandma’s Pound Cake
recipe in the September/October issue. It’s 3 cups!
This new year, let’s attack any health issues nagging at us as we deal
with dry eye, diabetes, stress, celiac disease and more from reliable
folks in the know.
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“God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say,
‘Thank you,’” queried William A Ward. As we start another new year, create
personal reasons each day to be thankful to someone with something as simple and totally free as a compliment or something heftier like a book or
food for a special friend, co-worker or family member. Welcome, 2011!
photo by Jean Tucker
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January/February 2011
Volume 12 Number 2
Publisher/ Editor
Barbara Krenzer Norman
Advertising Sales
John Norman
Contributing Writers
Jennifer Anderson, PharmD/MBA,
Ann Shelton Black, Mary Bohlen,
Robin Brock, D.V.M., Miranda Burgin,
Robert C. Campbell, MD, Lewis N. Carroll,
Betty P. Cooper, Caroline Donalson,
Chad Eller, Christine Greene, Anna Hamby,
R. Bruce Heye, Jan Kelly, Craig Mauney,
Sandra Miller, Tavi Petree, June Rollins,
Mary Souther, PharmD,
Sharyn S. Turner, Marilyn C. Wells,
Daisy Woolard, PharmD/MBA Candidate
Photographs & Photographers
John & Barbara Norman, Ryan Norman,
NC Egg Assoc., Robert Cooper, Ken Streb,
Mary Bohlen, June Rollins, Leighanne
Martin Wright, Jean Tucker, Debbie Brown,
Betty P. Cooper, Dominic Gray, Reynolda
House Museum of American Art
Graphics
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Visit our 1870s homeplace nestled among century-old
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Tour and get the history behind this family farm.
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Chardonnay, Synergy, Olde Yattken and a new
Crushed Velvet, a semi-sweet red wine
tasting room hours:
Join us the last weekend of January (29th and 30th) for our second annual
Thurs/Friday/Sat 12–5, Sun 12–5
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ost people think when they go to an art exhibit they’re the
observers, the ones viewing the artist’s efforts. And they’re
right, they are. But, let’s not forget, artists are observers
by nature. Attuned to seeing from the inside out, sensing and
interpreting what often goes unnoticed by others.
At a recent solo-exhibition of my work in Monroe, NC at the
Union County Community Arts Council I had the opportunity during
the two-day Monroe Art Walk to observe the observers. I watched
them analyze, question, identify, critique and sometimes judge.
There was the usual percentage that breezed through not seeing.
One must be present to receive what art is offering. I’m not speaking
of personal tastes, of liking or not liking. We all know art is
subjective. I’m speaking of being aware, open and receptive. And a
few folks just didn’t have their antennae up. Flushed and glassy eyed
from a little too much liquid confidence, in too big a hurry, agitated
or bored, the walls might
as well have been blank.
Then there were the one or two with antennae like snapping
whips. “She copies,” one self-assured expert whispered with disdain
into her friend’s ear.
But, mostly the people simply received and responded.
A Queens College art student chose one of my paintings as his
audio-assignment and stood before it for several minutes talking into
his recorder of its vivid colors and 3-D effects.
Two Wingate art students returned the second day with a friend.
“We had to come back,” they said. “We wanted her to see this too.”
The model in one of my pastels brought by several family members and a joyous mini-reunion took place beneath her portrait, her
smiling clone adorned in a black vintage hat overseeing the festivities.
One woman showed interest in buying a painting but wanted her
husband to see it first. She left without it, declining my offer to hold
it for her. Within the hour someone else came in and bought it.
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beginnings
with June Rollins
We’re In This
Together
Another woman smitten with a
5x7 loosely rendered landscape I was
creating out of my head said, “I want
that! I love the colors! Hold it for me.
I’ll be back tomorrow to buy it.” And
toward the end of the second day, she
returned, money in hand.
An artist came in, a beginning
draftsman of dragons and wizards.
I affirmed his efforts.
Another artist came in, he had
recently gotten “Best Of Show” in a
Mint Hill Arts competition I had also
entered last fall. I had been awed by
his work. He affirmed my efforts.
A teacher from Country Day
School in Charlotte brought a small
group of students who eagerly took
turns with my offered brush when
I asked, “Would you like to try?”
One woman wondered if she had
encouraged her son enough when he
was younger. “He used to be such a
good artist. Is it my fault that he
didn’t stick with it?”
And a “we’re doing whatever-ittakes”” mom came in with her reticent 18-year old daughter whose vulnerable, young heart was wishing for
an art degree. “She’s so shy,” her
mother confided.
I saw myself in the daughter and
I couldn’t help but think, what if?
What if I would have had the
courage, when I poured over that
JMU (James Madison University)
handbook thirty-five years ago to
declare the fine arts major I so
yearned for? “I’ll trade places with
you,” I told the daughter.
An artist was once asked, “Why are
there no people in your paintings?”
“Ah, but there are,” the old master
responded, “You and me.”
Happy New Year
and Enjoy the Journey!
Visit June’s website to view her
art gallery
at www.artbyjune.net
Join June on her blog at:
www.junerollins.wordpress.com
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The Company
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foodsandflavors
™
Soup
for the Soul
by Marilyn C. Wells
Family and Consumer Agent
N.C. Cooperative Extension
Yadkin County Center
What is more delicious and nutritious on a cold
winter’s day than soup? Soup is a long time comfort
food that warms the body and soul. As a little girl,
I still remember the vegetable soup my grandmother
made for our lunch and can almost smell the fresh cut
onions that we added as a topping. Chicken soup has
long been considered the perfect food for medicating a
nasty cold or flu. Whichever type of soup you prepare
will provide a heart warming meal for friends and
family especially during the chilly winter months.
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EAST COAST CLAM CHOWDER
2 T chicken broth
½ c minced onion
7 ½ oz can minced clams (drain and reserve liquid)
1 c cubed potatoes
1 can reduced fat cream of celery soup
1 ½ c skim milk
Brown onion in a non-stick pan in 2 T chicken broth.
Add reserved clam liquid and potatoes. Cover and cook
over low heat until potatoes are done. Blend in clams,
soup and milk. Heat but do not boil.
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OODLES OF NOODLES SOUP
It’s A New Year
Time for a new
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1
2
1
2
lb boneless chicken breasts, cubed
med carrots, sliced thin
sml onion, chopped
celery stalks, sliced thin
1 garlic clove, minced
4 c water
¼ t pepper
2 (3 oz) pkg chicken Ramen noodles
In large cooking pot, add water, chicken, carrots, onion, celery and garlic.
Cook until chicken is tender. Add pepper and seasonings packets from the
noodles. Bring to a boil. Break noodles into pieces and add to soup. Reduce
heat to medium and cook for 10 min or until tender.
RAVIOLI AND VEGETABLE SOUP
1 T olive oil
1 c bell pepper, chopped
1 c onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ t crushed red pepper
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
15 oz can vegetable broth
or chicken broth
1 ½ c hot water
1 t dried basil
6 to 9 oz fresh
or frozen cheese ravioli
2 c diced zucchini
Pepper to taste
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Cook pepper, onions, garlic,
red pepper for 1 min. Add tomatoes, broth, water and basil. Bring to
boiling. Add ravioli and cook for 3 min less than the package calls for.
Add zucchini and return to a boil, cooking until the zucchini is crisp tender.
Season with pepper.
Come visit our cookie factory…
MANY CUSTOMERS ARE SURPRISED TO FIND THAT AT OUR
BAKERY EVERY COOKIE IS STILL HAND-ROLLED AND
HAND-CUT. THIS IS A DIFFICULT AND TIME CONSUMING
PROCESS. BUT I WOULDN'T HAVE IT ANY
OTHER WAY. FOR OUR HAND MADE
METHOD MAKES OUR COOKIE UNIQUE.
AND BEING A FAMILY OPERATION MAKES
OUR BUSINESS, UNIQUE. MY HUSBAND
TRAVIS, AND CHILDREN, RAMONA AND
MICHAEL GIVE PERSONAL ATTENTION TO
EVERY DETAIL. VISIT AFTER 3 AND MY
GRANDCHILDREN, ISABELLA & FIONA
MIGHT WAIT ON YOU. YES, THINGS ARE
DIFFERENT IN A FAMILY BUSINESS.
Bertha Crouch Foltz.
Evva Hanes’ mother,
made her cookies in
her wood stove.
Evva Hanes
Handmade Moravian Cookies
Home of the “real” Moravian cookie that’s
hand-rolled and hand-cut (no machines)
Evva Hanes baking cookies
in her home in 1964.
For VALENTINE’S DAY, you
might like to share your heart
with some HEARTS!
At EASTER, put some
chocolate BUNNIES
and lemon CHICKS in an
Easter Basket. And there are
FLOWERS for Spring!
a must for cookbook collectors
MONDAY–FRIDAY 7–5, SATURDAY 9–2
(come before 2pm, MONDAY–FRIDAY
if you want to watch our bakers roll)
TEL (336)764-1402
TOLL-FREE (888)764-1402
FAX (336)764-8637
www.hanescookies.com
e-mail: hanes@hanescookies.com
Tours given January–October,
Monday–Friday, 9am–2pm;
call to schedule a tour
FOR INSTANCE, THE FIRST QUESTION THE
PRESIDENT OF THIS COMPANY IS ASKED
EACH MORNING IS NOT "HOW WERE SALES
YESTERDAY?," BUT, ARE YOU COOKING
SUPPER TONIGHT, MOM?".
SO COME VISIT. WATCH OUR COOKIES BEING MADE.
ENJOY A SAMPLE AND MEET MY FAMILY. AND WHO
KNOWS, IF THE PRESIDENT IS COOKING, YOU
MIGHT EVEN GET INVITED TO SUPPER!
Mrs. Hanes’ Moravian Cookies
Evva Hanes
4643 Friedberg Church Rd • Clemmons, NC
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BEEFY MUSHROOM SOUP
BRUNSWICK STEW
Try using leftover roast beef for this recipe.
The original Brunswick stew was made with squirrel
and rabbit. Its name came from Virginia. This is a
quicker version minus the wild animals!
1 med onion, chopped
½ c sliced fresh mushrooms
2 T butter
2 T flour
2 c reduced sodium beef broth
2/3 c cubed cooked roast beef
½ t garlic powder
¼ t paprika
¼ t pepper
Dash hot sauce to taste
¼ c shredded mozzarella cheese
In a saucepan, melt butter, sauté the onion and mushrooms
until tender. Remove veggies with a slotted spoon and set
aside. In a bowl, combine broth and flour until smooth.
Gradually add to the pan. Cook and stir for 2 min or until
thickened. Add roast beef, garlic powder, paprika, pepper,
salt, pepper sauce and onion/mushroom mixture.
Cook until heated through. Simmer until ready to eat.
Garnish with cheese.
1 whole chicken or 6 chicken breasts
2 onions, chopped
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 pt frozen baby lima beans
1 can white corn
1 can tomato soup
4 c leftover pork roast, chopped
1 can tomato sauce
¼ c cider vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
1 T Worcestershire sauce
1 T salt
1 t pepper
Cook chicken, remove skin and bones and chop. In
remaining chicken stock, cook potatoes and onions
until tender. Mash with potato masher. Add meat and
other ingredients. May add cream-style corn or okra if
desired. Simmer several hours in crock pot until ready
to serve. Freeze in small containers for later use
Mount
Airy
Meat
Center
133 Old Buck Shoals Rd
Mount Airy
336-786-2023
Monday-Friday 9-6
Saturday 9-5
USDA Inspected Daily
It’s worth the drive
from anywhere
in the Yadkin Valley.
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Count on us for only the
FRESHEST, LEANEST cuts of your favorite meats,
DELICIOUS Sides AND Always
SERVICE WITH A SMILE!
Try our: Bacon
Sausage
Deli Meats
Buffalo Wings
Tenderloin
Lemon Butter Chicken
Cheese Sticks
Spicy Chicken
Sweet Corn Nuggets
Potato Wedges
Hams
Steaks & more
Moun
t
Meat Airy
Cente
r
BEEF VEGETABLE SOUP
TORTILLA SOUP
2 lb cubed stew beef
5 potatoes, cubed
5 carrots, cubed
1 onion,
chopped
1 can
green beans
1 can
green peas
1 lge can
diced tomatoes
Pepper and salt
to taste
The Place Where Great Cooking Begins!
In a large pot, boil stew beef with enough water to cover for 30 min. Prepare
potatoes, carrots, onions and add to the stew pot. Boil another 30 min or until
vegetables are tender. At this time, you may remove any excess water leaving
just enough water in the stock pot to cover the meat and vegetables. Add
canned corn, peas, green beans, and tomatoes. Reduce the heat to low and
simmer for 1 to 1 ½ hrs. Add the seasonings you like. May serve with a
sprinkling of shredded cheese and /or chopped parsley. Cool slightly before
refrigerating in a shallow 2-inch container. Soup is always best the next day
after the blending of flavors.
4 chicken breast halves
1 garlic clove, minced
2 T butter
2 cans chicken broth
2 cans chopped stewed tomatoes
1 c salsa
½ c cilantro, chopped
1 T ground cumin
8 oz Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
Sour cream
Tortilla chips
Cook and shred chicken.
Melt butter in slow cooker
and sauté garlic. Combine all
ingredients except cheese, sour
cream and chips. Cover and cook
on low for 8 to 10 hrs. In each
soup bowl place a cheese cube and
top with soup. Sprinkle with chips
and top each bowl with a
dollop of sour cream.
Come in and browse around
the area’s most complete
Pennsylvania Dutch Bulk Food Store!
Warm up from the cold winter
weather with our comfort foods
We have a huge selection
Hot Chocolate Mix
Cappuccino Mixes
Pancake Mixes
of:
Assorted Teas
Soup Mixes
Pasta
Dried Beans
Soup Base
Cheese
Choose from a large selection of food to help you with some
of those New Year’s resolutions:
Waist Watcher Drinks (with Splenda) • Whole Grains
Sugarfree, Low-Carb Candy • Whole Wheat Pasta
And, as always, we offer a HUGE choice of spices, hard-to-find
baking ingredients, muffin mixes, snacks and old-fashion candy.
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At the intersection of Main St. and Standard St.,
(336) 835-1426 Open Mon–Sat, 9am–6pm
www.yvgeneralstore.com
Be sure to try our
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We accept EBT and
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CREAMY SEAFOOD SOUP
BAKED POTATO SOUP
1 lb med shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ lb scallops
1 onion, chopped
½ c green pepper, chopped
¼ c butter
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can low-fat cream of celery soup
2 c package frozen corn kernels
1 can chicken broth
1 c skim milk
Dash of dried rosemary and dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
4 large baking potatoes
2/3 c butter
2/3 c flour
7 c milk
4 green onions, sliced
12 oz bacon, cooked and
crumbled
1 ¼ c shredded cheddar
cheese
8 oz. container sour cream
¾ t salt
½ t pepper
In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and sauté
the shrimp, scallops, onions, and pepper until onions are
tender. Add the cream of thicken soup, cream of celery
soup, corn broth, milk, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 min.
Bake potatoes at 400°F for
1 hr or until done. Remove
the peeling; mash the pulp.
Melt butter in large
saucepan and whisk flour
until smooth. Cook 1 min
and gradually whisk in the
milk. Stir until mixture is
thick and bubbly. Stir in
potato pulp, onions and
bring to a boil. Cover,
reduce heat, and simmer 10
min. Add bacon, cheese,
sour cream, and seasonings.
Simmer until cheese melts.
CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP
This healthy recipe came from a Microwave Cooking
Workshop conducted by Libby Simpson, former FCS Agent
in Yadkin County. It can be adapted to several
different types of soup just by following the
instructions at the end of the recipe.
Yield is 4 servings.
6 T butter or margarine
1 T finely chopped onion
5 T flour
1 c chicken broth
2 c milk
¾ t salt
Dash pepper
Dash ground nutmeg (optional)
10 oz package frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed
In large glass bowl, combine butter and onion. Heat
at High 1 ½ to 2 min; blend in flour. Gradually add
broth, milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg if desired. Stir
until smooth. Heat at med 7 to 9 min, or until soup
is slightly thickened. Stir occasionally. Add broccoli
and puree in food processor or blender. Return to
bowl. Heat at med 3 to 4 min; stir once.
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Variations:
•Cream of Mushroom Soup
Follow procedure for Cream of Broccoli Soup.
Substitute 2 cans (4 oz each) sliced mushrooms,
drained, for broccoli.
•Cream of Spinach Soup
Follow Procedure for Cream of Broccoli Soup.
Substitute 1 package (10 oz) spinach, thawed, for
broccoli.
•Cream of Chicken Soup
Follow procedure for Cream of Broccoli Soup. With
butter and onion, heat ¼ lb chicken meat, diced, on
High for 2 ½ to 3 min, stir once. Omit broccoli and
use 2 c chicken broth and 1 c milk.
t’s time to pull out your crock pot and
put on your thinking cap to create a soup
for the Great American Soup Off held at
Royall’s Soda Shoppe in downtown Elkin on
Saturday, January 22. Leighanne Wright and
Suzanne Puckett started this annual event as
a fundraiser for Suzanne’s favorite charities:
Ark, Grace Clinic and Tri-C Ministries,
rotating the recipient each year.
“This year the Soup Off is asking for
entries using beans but not limiting the
entries to only bean soups,” says Leighanne.
Contestants bring entries already prepared,
hot and ready to dish up for the six judge
panel for a $10 registration fee and a can of
soup as a donation.
Judges look at the numbered entries and
judge on taste, ease of preparation and
availability of ingredients. Due to cost, no
soups with seafood ingredients, please.
The winner is given $100 cash through
the co-sponsorship of Suzanne, owner of
Royall’s Soda Shoppe, and Phillip Lyle,
owner of Yadkin Valley General Store.
Following the judging, the public is invited to
sample the soups served by the competitors
and vote for their fav soup for a mere $3.
That voted winner receives a $10 gift certificate to Royall’s, a $10 gift certificate to
Yadkin Valley General Store and a soup ladle!
Phillip will be on hand with soup making
products from his store in case you get motivated to try a batch of soup for the weekend!
Winners will be posted in Royall’s Soda
Shoppe. All the Soup Off proceeds will be
donated this year to Tri-C Ministries.
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Royall’s Soda Shoppe’s Suzanne Puckett congratulates
the 2010 Soup Off Grand Prize Winner, Gary Maxey.
photo:
Leighanne Martin Wright
January’s Great
American Soup Off
2010 Grand Prize Winner, Gary Maxey’s
Creamy Potato Soup
10 med Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
2 med white onions, chopped
12 oz cream cheese
3 cans (10 3/4 oz each) cream of chicken soup
2 t granulated garlic
2 1/4 c milk
Boil potatoes and onion until tender. Add remaining ingredients
and simmer until blended. Salt and white pepper to taste.
Optional garnish...crumbled bacon or finely cubed country ham.
Please donate a can of soup as you
register by 4:30p, Friday, January 21.
Be ready to serve your soup
by 5p on Saturday.
Soup Off registration forms are available
at Royall’s Soda Shoppe,
336-835-3412,
and Yadkin Valley General Store,
336-835-1426, during regular hours.
2010 People’s Choice, Robin Hobbs’
Creamy Chicken and Wild
Rice Soup
4 chicken breasts
1 can chicken broth
2 c water
1 sml finely chopped onion
1/4 c finely chopped celery
1/2 c finely chopped carrot
2 c wild rice
2 T margarine
1 lge can evaporated milk
2 c milk
2 T flour (or more for thickness)
Salt and pepper to taste
Cook chicken in water and broth.
Add salt to taste when chicken is
cooked. Remove chicken from liquid,
add finely chopped vegetables. Cook
15 min, add rice, cook until soft, add
evaporated milk and 1 1/2 c milk.
Mix flour with last 1/2 c milk to
dissolve flour. Add chicken and
simmer to desired thickness.
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discover the treasures of
Historic
Downtown
Elkin
Downtown Elkin
New! Spring 2011 Colors & Styles
Spring into the season with
beautiful, new styles
and four new colors!.
Shown: Blue Lagoon, Boysenberry,
Folkloric & Lemon Parfait.
photo: Leighanne Martin Wright
After the judges have chosen the
winning soup entries in the
Great American Soup Off Contest at
Royall’s Soda Shoppe, Jan. 22,
(see p. 21 for details & 2010
winning recipes), the general public
may purchase a $3 ticket for sampling
all of the entries.
Proceeds go to Tri-C Ministries.
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Two Locations to Serve You
119 West Main Street, Elkin
(336) 526-4438
813 Main Street, N. Wilkesboro
(336) 667-4556
www.ivyridge.com
Join Our Ivy Ridge Blog:
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Warm up cold winter days–
Spend time with a book
Circle of Friends
Yarn Shop & Fiber Art Studio
We offer the latest releases, best sellers,
regional books, too. Lots of creative toys for the
kids, unique gifts all in a cozy fun
place to shop and…discover.
Plus Delicious smoothies and coffee!
Drop in
Thursday Evenings
for Sit & Knit
6 to 8pm
127 West Main St.,
Historic Downtown Elkin (336)835-3142
Many of the books featured in “Yadkin Valley Living”
are available through Diana’s.
Call ahead to order or reserve your copy.
Serving World Famous Hotdogs
~ For knitters
and crocheters
~ Introducing
weaving, spinning,
felting and dyeing
~ Offering classes in
all mediums
120 W. Main Street, Elkin 336-526-3100
www.circleoffriendsyarn.com
Homemade salads & desserts
Made FRESH Daily
Warm up with our
home-made soups,
made fresh daily!
ROYALL’S
SODA SHOPPE
128 West Main Street
Historic Downtown Elkin
(336) 835-3412
From Your Attic
to Your Walls,
Let us frame
your memories
Quality Custom Framing
Certificates & Awards,
Shadow Boxes
Children’s Art
Signed & Numbered Prints
Since 1939 it has been
our pleasure to serve the
families in our community.
Thank you
Been Framed
to our loyal customers
Larry Irwin
located beside Elk Pharmacy
118 East Main St.
Elkin
336-526-1234
116 East Main
Historic Downtown Elkin
(336) 835-2621
Hometown Service
The place where great cooking begins!
Since 1923 a fun family place to eat
Mon-Fri 9 to 5 • Sat 9 to 3
www.Royallssodashoppe.com
We specialize in
hard-to-find ingredients
like whole grains, spices,
and baking supplies.
Come in and browse
the area’s most complete
Pennsylvania Dutch
Bulk Food Store!
We accept food stamps
and all major credit cards.
302 East Main St.,
At the intersection
of Main St. and Standard St.,
Historic Elkin • (336) 835-1426
Mon–Sat, 9am–6pm
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Soup for the Soul continues
Minestrone Soup
My sister-in-law, Judy Wells, has
made this
delicious, nutritious soup over
the years.
1 c chopped onion
½ t ground pepper
1 t basil
¾ c uncooked rice
1 pkg frozen spinach
Parmesan cheese
2
1
2
1
6
1
1
Combine all ingredients except
rice and cheese. Cover, simmer
for 15 min. Add rice, simmer 30
min or until rice is tender. Ladle
into bowls, sprinkle with cheese.
qt water
½ c tomato juice
(15 oz) cans kidney beans
can bean w/bacon soup
beef bouillon cubes
c diced carrots
c chopped celery
HAM SOUP...this recipe is
a good use of leftover ham.
2 c chopped potatoes
1½ c water
¼ c chopped onion
½ c butter
2 T flour
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 pt frozen corn
2 c cooked, chopped ham
4 c milk
Pepper and salt to taste
Sweet & Sour BeefCabbage Soup
1 T canola oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1 ½ t caraway seeds
1 t dried thyme
1 ¼ c chopped bell pepper
1 ¼ c chopped onion
1 med apple, diced
6 c reduced-sodium beef
broth
1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 ½ T honey
1 T paprika
3 c chopped green cabbage
1 to 2 T cider vinegar
¼ t salt
Ground pepper to taste
Cook potatoes, water,
onion and butter together
in a large saucepan until
potatoes are tender. In 2 T
water, stir in flour, making
a paste. Add bouillon, corn
and ham to potato mixture
along with the flour paste.
Cook for 10 min. Add milk
and seasonings. Simmer
until ready to serve.
Heat oil in a Dutch oven
over med heat. Add beef,
caraway seeds, thyme and
cook. Break up beef as you
stir, cooking for 4 min or
until browned. Stir in pepper, onions, apple, cooking
for 4 more minutes. Stir in
broth, tomatoes, honey,
paprika and bring to a boil.
Cook for 8 to 10 min to
blend flavors. Stir in cabbage, cooking for 4 more
min. Season with vinegar,
salt and pepper.
How do you like your potatoes?
Marilyn’s fixin’ them just the
way you like in March/April’s
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Cookbook Collector
by Caroline Donalson
Baptist Home Church of North Wilkesboro has published Give us this day our
daily bread...a church-wide collection of recipes to raise money for its mission
trips. A section shares three recipes from African missionaries Chris and Lindy
Thompson. Particularly nice is the clear plastic pocket at the back to store notes
and other recipes. Always favor a directory of the contributors! Anticipating
snow days this winter, I looked for recipes to feed my homebound clan and
found...
Ben Harbour’s BREAKFAST CASSEROLE.
1 lb sausage
1 pkg McCormick sausage gravy
1 bag shredded cheese (2 c)
1 can diced potatoes, drained
6 eggs
6 slices bread
1 c milk 1/2 c water
Diced onion to taste
Brown meat and onions. Spray 9x13 pan. Place browned meat and onions in
bottom, put filling (potatoes, cheese) on top. Whisk eggs, milk, water, sausage
gravy mix together. Pour over everything. Cut bread into 1-in cubes; sprinkle
them on top. Melt butter to drizzle on top of cubes. Sprinkle with paprika.
Place in 325° to 350°F oven for 35 to 45 min. If casserole has been refrigerated
overnight, put it in oven while it preheats and cook for 45 to 55 min.
Cook until a toothpick comes out clean.
Ruth Gambill’s Broccoli Bread sounded like it would hit the spot
for a late day snack with hot tea or coffee.
1 10 oz pkg frozen chopped broccoli, use pkg directions to cook
4 eggs, beaten well
1 8 oz container cottage cheese
1 sml onion, chopped
1 stick margarine, melted
1/4 t salt
1 Jiffy cornbread mix
Mix first 6 ingredients together. Lastly add Jiffy mix, stir. Pour into greased
baking pan. Bake at 400°F for 25 min.
On page 140, find an easy on the budget, easy-to-make recipe to please the
kids and the kid in all us grownups: Dainties entered in memory of Mamaw
Dotson. Ingredients are saltines, peanut butter, marshmallows. Put peanut butter
on saltines. Place a large marshmallow on one saltine, cover it with another
saltine. Press lightly to make sure the top saltine stays in place. Fill up a cookie
sheet. Bake in 325° oven until marshmallows start to turn brown. Take out and
press lightly. Help kids remember the ingredients will be very hot.
Polka Dots
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Yadkin Plaza Shopping Center
Yadkinville (336) 677-6510
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The way to her heart this
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Fresh Flowers
Roses
Gift Baskets
Kazuri Beads
& jewelry
Delivery available
Wedding, Baby and Collegiate
gifts too!
The next time you travel near North Wilkesboro, drop in
Better Homes Furniture Co. at 527 East Main Street to pick up a copy for
yourself or for a Valentine’s gift at the extremely reasonable price of $10.
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BEST
Yadkin Valley
Cooks
™
Katie Martin, a freelance writer from Danbury, has sent
a simple recipe that is perfect for a winter evening AND
she has a new twist you will find interesting.
Doc’s Chili Pop
2 cans (16.9 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can (28 oz) chunky
crushed tomatoes
1 lb hamburger
1/2 lb Italian sausage
7 shakes chili powder or to taste
1/2 lg onion, chopped
1 can white kidney beans,
do not drain
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1 can red kidney beans,
do not drain
1/2 t pepper
1 heaping t cinnamon
Sea salt to taste
Grated cheddar cheese
Brown onion, sausage, hamburger. Mix all ingredients
EXCEPT beans. Cook until well simmered. Add beans.
Simmer until beans are warm all the way through.
Before serving chili, stir in some cheddar cheese and
also top with cheese. While heating chili, pop one bag
of microwave popcorn. Dip popcorn in chili or serve
with chili instead of cornbread or crackers.
Katie says her husband likes to put popcorn in the bowl
first and top it with the chili!
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Melody Square
Mall
Great Little Shops Under One Big Roof
101 SIXTH STREET, NORTH WILKESBORO
At the intersection of Sixth and Main Streets
336-838-8372 www.melodysquaremall.com
featuring–
Blissful Memories Scrapbooking and Gifts
This family owned business has built a great
reputation for meeting all your crafting supply
needs. Offering all the major lines with one of
the biggest selections of
scrapbooking & craft suppiles
in the area! They’re happy to
special order and offer one
on one personal service.
You’ll find work tables in the
store allowing you to put
your projects together with the ease of having
everything at your fingertips.
Bring your friends and join in the many classes
offered. Gift certificates are available too!
(336) 903-1835 www.blissfulmemories.com
A Baby Celebration
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Curves
Faber Enterprises
Fine Friends Cafe
Melody Stores
William Nichols Art Studio
Quality Business Services
Sisters
The Dancer Store
WHERE THE SHOPPING IS FUN
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MOST STORES OPEN
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The Mall is not open on Sunday
Blissful Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-5:30
Saturday 9:00-2:30
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foodsandflavors
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Bruce Heye teaches wine classes at Salem College, hosts wine tastings, and consults
with restaurants on their wine lists. www.bruceheyethewineguy.com
A Life
Filled
with Diversity
s she a realtor? Is she a vintner? Or is she a truffle
farmer? Well, Robin Weant happens to be all three. She
has been a real estate agent for over 25 years and has
added a vineyard to her property in Lewisville. And on top
of that, she is in the process of growing truffles. How did
she get to this point?
During college Robin acquired a real estate license in
order to help pay for her education. After college she tried
several different types of work but decided to work full time
in the real estate business in the northern Virginia/District of
Columbia area. She was very successful in this field but was
looking for a better quality of life and so relocated to the
Winston-Salem area. Once here she began specializing in the
sale of new homes and undeveloped properties. However,
her interest was really working with raw land so she focused
on becoming proficient in that area.
However, everyone needs a niche. Robin could see
North Carolina was rapidly developing into a serious wineproducing state and vineyard real estate was a specialty no
one else was pursuing. She enrolled in the viticulture and
enology program at Surry County Community College
where she received a certificate after completing their basic
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courses. Now she could hold herself out as a knowledgeable
vintner, which aided her business of selling vineyard property and wineries.
Yet she still wanted to capitalize on her wine education so
she planted a small vineyard on her property and now produces wine under the name Patria Vineyards (pronounced paTRAY). This is a family name and her real estate business is
called Patria Properties. Since the vineyard is very small she
produces only three different wines. A Viognier, a red blend,
and a white blend. With an annual production that averages
fewer than 200 cases, Robin has no plans to sell the wines to
the public. What is produced each year is for her own consumption and for gifts to her real estate clients.
Robin enjoys working in the vineyards but does have a
little bit of help in maintaining it in pristine condition. The
base of each row of vines is covered with granite stones to
reduce weeds and maintain some degree of moisture. The
stones also make the vineyard look very neat and attractive.
Adjacent to the vineyard is a small pond where several black
swans live.
In her newest venture Robin has started growing truffles
on her property as an additional way to stay connected with
the land. She has planted a variety of trees that will encourage the development of truffles.It takes about seven years
for the truffles to develop before any harvesting can begin.
Robin is a member of the North Carolina Truffle
Growers Association, (NCTGA), which has about 70 members in our state. To prepare for the day when she can begin
harvesting her crop, she has her dog in training classes sponsored by the NCTA to develop its olfactory sense to smell
the truffles growing under the ground. Currently Oregon
produces the most truffles, but North Carolina is rapidly
expanding its production and, in a few years, we could be
living in the major truffle-producing state.
Diversity of interests is Robin Weant’s hallmark, but agriculture is the consistent thread that ties her interest in real
estate, wine and truffles together.
Teresa’s Carousel Cafe
Come dine on delicious food in friendly surroundings with great service.
Great Salad Bar
Homestyle Vegetables • Steaks
Sandwiches • Seafood & Chicken
Dishes • Subs • Kids’ Meals
Call ahead, take-out orders available.
1510 Mall Square, Wilkesboro
336-838-9141
M–F 11am–9pm, Saturday 3–9pm
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We Serve the BEST
Our beautiful Banquet Hall
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for up to 200 people for…
Wedding Rehearsal Dinners,
Receptions, Banquets,
Class Reunions, Corporate Functions
Taste our wines
and choose your favorites!
Tasting Room Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 1-6
Sunday 1-4:30 • Monday 1-6
allisonoaksvineyards.com
221 East Main Street, Yadkinville
(336) 677-1388 part of the Yadkin Valley Wine Trail
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dessert tray
Chocolate is always welcome
any season but when you are thinking ahead of those days
you may be snowed or iced in with out-of-school, restless
youngsters, here is an incredibly easy, delectable dessert that can
be whipped up in no time at all. Made in the microwave using egg
yolks, this thick and rich chocolate custard has a silky
smooth texture and will be a guaranteed hit.
Let it snow! —Jan Kelly
CHOCOLAT POTS DE CREME
1 (12 oz) pkg chocolate chips: semi-sweet or milk chocolate
2 c low-fat milk
1/4 c sugar
1/8 t salt
4 egg yolks, beaten
1 t vanilla
In a microwave safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, milk;
melt on HIGH for 3 min. Using a wire whisk, beat until all
of chocolate is mixed. Add salt and sugar. Slowly, stir in
beaten egg yolks. Microwave on HIGH for 1 min, stir;
cook an additional min. Mixture should reach 160°F.
Stir to make sure mixture is thick and smooth. Stir in vanilla.
Pour into serving dishes and chill. Serve with sweetened
whipped cream, fresh fruit and mint for garnish.
Yields: 6 servings.
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Note: Cooking times are based on microwave
wattage of 900; allow more cooking time if
using a microwave with less wattage.
Made In The Yadkin Valley
“Our production capabilities have grown from “as fast as we can dip it”
to packaging hundreds of bottles a minute and thousands of cases a day.”
Tony Golding and his Golding Farms
f you’ve lived in the Yadkin Valley for any length of time, you have seen
Golding Farms products on most grocery store shelves. These include
Mrs. Campbell’s Chow Chow, Mountain Ridge Honey, and an assortment
of Golding Farms sauces, dressings, mustards, honey, molassess and syrups. In
fact, most of us in this area have a jar of something made by Golding Farms
in our cupboards or refrigerators. It’s a collection of products that seem too
eclectic to all be made by the same company, until you understand something
about the company’s founder Tony Golding.
Golding grew up in rural NC. He was the youngest of five brothers and
sisters to be raised on a dairy farm just north of Mt. Airy. It was hard work
he recalls, but says it was where his parents taught him about honesty, integrity and hard work. “It was how we lived our lives each day,” Golding says. But
early on, Golding realized he didn’t want to spend all of his life on the farm.
He knew there had to be an easier way to make a living.
At the age of 10, demonstrating the skills of persuasion and negotiation
that would become a fundamental part of his business success, Golding convinced his father to buy a grocery store and gas station on Robinhood Road
in the Mt. Tabor community, in what was then rural Winston-Salem. “I
thought the grocery store business would be a whole lot easier than working
on the farm,” Golding recalls. “Not having to get up before dawn to care for
the cows and the other, every day chores of farm life.”
If Golding thought living on the farm was hard work, his illusion of an
easier life helping in the grocery store was quickly dispelled. Every day after
school and on weekends, he worked in his father’s store stocking shelves,
packing groceries, sweeping floors and pumping gas. He now says it’s where
he really learned about hard work. But the long days he spent at the store
offered Tony an opportunity he didn’t have on the farm, an opportunity that
would have a significant impact on the direction of his life.
After finishing the chores, he would join the men on the store’s front
porch and listen as they sat around sharing their stories of the day. “On those
summer evenings, listening to the men talk and joke around, is where I got
my most important “learnings” in business,” he says. “Be honest, work hard,
treat people fairly and strive to be the best at what you do. These experiences
are what helped to shape my values as I grew to manhood. And it’s an important part of why Golding Farms is a success today.”
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Above: Tony Golding making chow chow
in the early days (below) now, the kettles
are a little bigger.
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Top: The original Mrs. Campbell’s plant.
Lower: The current, modern Golding Farms plant.
Golding’s first job on his own was with R.J. Reynolds
Tobacco Company, where over the next 13 years, he
advanced to managing quality control labs for three processing plants. “Like many young men in Winston-Salem at that
time, my first “real” job was with Reynolds,” he says. “I did
well, but in 1972 I came to realized my calling in life was to
run my own business.”
That’s when Golding met Mr. & Mrs. John Campbell. The
Campbells owned a little company called Mrs. Campbell’s
Chow Chow and they were at a point in their lives they wanted to retire. “She made the best chow chow I’d ever tasted,
both sweet and hot,” Golding says. “After a year or so talking
back and forth, Mr. Campbell convinced me to buy their company which consisted of Mrs. Campbell’s famous recipes, her
five-gallon cooking pots, funnels, two dippers and an inventory of pint jars with lids. They had several reliable customers
and Mr. Campbell showed me, how if I just continued doing
what they were doing, I could make more money than I was
making at Reynolds, so I took the plunge.”
That was the start of the company that would grow to
become Golding Farms. The company began in a small concrete building in Midway where every jar of Chow Chow was
made by hand by ladies in the community. Back then all of the
production was done in July, August and September when
cabbage, onions and peppers were in season. “In those first
years, I worked alongside the ladies ladling steaming relish
into pint jars, pasting labels on by hand and delivering our
products to grocers in my pickup truck,” he says. “The building didn’t have air conditioning so we worked from 3 a.m.
until noon to avoid the summer heat.”
The rest of the year Golding fished, played golf and did
pretty much what he wanted. But that very quickly got old.
Golding knew if he was going to grow the company to be
what he envisioned, he needed to know more about food
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processing. He entered NC State
University where for the next eight
years, taking one or two classes at a
time, he studied food science. During
that time he continued to run the Chow
Chow operation while looking for
other ways to expand the company’s
line of products.
The first addition to Golding
Farms was a favorite barbecue sauce Golding discovered at
Kings Restaurant in Kinston. Rich and flavorful, it was eastern NC spicy at its best. Golding convinced the owner of
Kings to let him produce the sauce under the Kings’ label.
During this time Golding also began accumulating used
food production equipment from companies going out of
business so he could modernize his current production
process. “It was some of this equipment I bought from a
syrup plant that allowed us to get into the honey business
with our second product, Pure All Natural Golding Farms
Honey,” he says. The big break for the company came when
it added Golding Farms Steak Sauce. It was thick, rich and
full of zesty flavor. Golding knew it could compete with the
major brands that dominated the grocery store shelves. “Our
first major customer for the Golding Farms Steak Sauce was
BiLo,” Golding says. “That recognition by a major food
retailer gave us the boost and distribution we were looking
for to really begin to grow our company.” Since then,
Golding has added more than 250 different salad dressings,
mustards, honeys, steak sauces and other products. Each one
made right here in NC under his watchful eye.
Golding’s business model is to keep his company lean and
diversified. In addition to producing its own Golding Farms
labeled products, the company also produces private label
products for major grocery store chains and contract packaging for several of the world’s largest food service suppliers.
Today Golding Farms makes all of its products at its fullyautomated 88,000 square-foot facility in Clemmons.
Products made in Clemmons are sold or distributed all across
the country. The Golding Farms label is primarily in stores
east of the Mississippi.
“From our six seasonal employees working three months
a year when we started 39 years ago, we’ve grown to more
than 75 full time employees.” Golding says. “Our production
capabilities have grown from “as fast as we can dip it” to
packaging hundreds of bottles a minute and thousands of
cases a day.” Even with the company’s extensive product line,
Golding is still personally on the lookout for new ideas that
may fit the Golding Farms trademark for quality and distinctive flavor. He finds ideas everywhere, and as the company
works on a new recipe, it is not uncommon for Golding to
invite his friends and neighbors to be product tasters.
“Over the years we’ve built a great company and our
employees have worked hard to achieve that success,” he
says. “We have been blessed to have the best employees in
the industry. They get up every morning, come in to work
and put their enthusiasm and lives into this company.” So at
a time when many successful business owners might be looking to slow down and step out of the business, Golding says
he is just really getting started.
“This is a very exciting time for Golding
Farms because we have done all of the right
things to put us in a position to become a much
larger player in this business,” he says. “Besides,
what would I do? I’m too young to retire and I
enjoy coming into work to be part of this great
team we have at Golding Farms.” For now, Tony
Golding continues to look for the next great
sauce or dressing, all the while practicing what
he learned years ago on the family farm and
working in his father’s store, “Be honest, work
hard, treat people fairly and strive to be the best
at what you do,” he says. “All in all, that’s a pretty good day’s work.”
Top: The employees of Golding Farms celebrating a recent July Fourth.
Below: The dairy farm near Mount Airy where Tony grew up and first learned
the virtues of hard work.
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From the Hearth
by Mary Bohlen
rowing up in the Deep South the closest thing on our
supper table to a “winter” squash was pumpkin pie.
Close in kin like “kissin’ cousins,” pumpkin and
squash belong to one large and puzzling family. Try explaining the difference between these two amazing fruits. Is it a
squash or is it a pumpkin? Some pumpkins are really squashes. Some fruits we think are squashes may be pumpkins.
According to the experts the truth is in the stem. If the stem
is ridged, furrowed and flares out where the vine meets the
fruit then it is a pumpkin. When the stem is soft, spongy,
cylindrical-shaped, and not enlarged where the vine connects
to the fruit, then it can be considered a squash.
My mother used to tell me about Cushaws she remembered from her days on the farm. She described the gourd
shaped, cream colored squash with green strips her papa
grew at the edge of his fields. Grandma sliced the thick neck
of the squash in rings, gave them some shakes of salt, pepper, dipped them in an egg and flour mixture and fried them
in her skillet resulting in something similar to fried eggplant
or fried green tomatoes. The rest of the yellow flesh from the
larger end of the Cushaw could be boiled or baked and made
into pies or souffles.
There is an array of winter squash—the list is almost endless with names such as Blue Hubbard, Delicata, Turban,
Carnival, Spaghetti, Amber Cup, and Candy Roaster. Colors
are bright yellows burnt oranges, greens or greys, with
stripes or freckles. Shapes are bumpy, oblong, smooth, rippled, crooked, lopsided, or perfectly round. Winter squash-
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es have hard rinds making them good keepers to use over the
colder months for variety to a cozy dinner. Whether baked,
boiled, steamed, fried, made into soups or souffles, every
cook can discover a winter squash dish to their liking. One
of the most delicious squash dishes I’ve tasted was at the
famous Dillard House Restaurant at Radbun Gap, Georgia.
The Butternut Squash Soufflé was heavenly.
I’ve made a soufflé much like a nutmeg egg custard using
spices, brown sugar, vanilla, eggs and real cream—also good
baked in a pie crust and is scrumptious with a dollop of
whipped cream on top. Now I’m looking for a white wintery
morning to partner with a tried and true Butternut Squash
soup recipe to try!
Baked Acorn Squash Supreme
Dillard House Restaurant
2 acorn squash
½ c melted margarine
½ c maple syrup
½ c heavy cream
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Cut acorn squash in half, remove seeds. Set squash, cut
side up, in a greased baking dish. Brush each half with
melted margarine. Mix syrup and cream. Fill each
squash with syrup-cream mixture. Cover with foil and
make holes in foil with fork or toothpick. Bake at 350°F
for one hour.
CANDIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
2 med-sized butternut squash
½ c water
1 ½ c brown sugar
2 t cinnamon
1 stick margarine
Cut both squash in half, remove seeds from cavity. Pour
water into a baking dish, place squash in dish. Combine
sugar and cinnamon; place equal amounts in each squash
cavity. Then dot squash cavity with margarine. Bake at
350°F for 45 min.
Yield: 4 servings.
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1 c sugar
½ t ground ginger
4 eggs beaten
1 vanilla
Mash cooked butternut squash or put into a mixing bowl
and beat at medium speed. Mix squash, sugar, ginger,
eggs, and vanilla. Pour into a buttered 2-qt casserole
dish. Yield: 6 servings.
Optional Topping
½ c brown sugar
½ c flour
¼ c chopped pecans
¼ stick margarine, melted
¼ c coconut (optional)
Mix all topping ingredients, spread over squash. Bake at
325°F for 30-40 min. You can also top soufflé with just
coconut if desired.
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Large selection of CANNED FOODS:
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Remember to order more than one of
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—Jan Kelly, NC Egg Association
CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI QUICHE
a simple, time-saving dish for any meal
1 (9-in) refrigerated pie crust, hash browns
or pasta work, too!
6 eggs
1/2 c skim milk
1/2 c chopped onion or 2 T dry minced onion
1 1/2 t dried mustard
1 t salt
1/2 t pepper
1 1/2 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 c leftover grilled or roasted chicken,
cut into small pieces
1 1/2 c leftover cooked broccoli pieces
Unfold crust into deep-dish pie plate. Flute edges of crust. In large bowl, beat together eggs, milk until blended.
Add onion, mustard, salt, pepper; continue beating until combined. Stir in cheese, chicken, broccoli. Pour filling
into crust. Bake at 425°F for 10 min; reduce heat to 350°F and continue baking until knife inserted in center
comes out clean or about 40 to 45 min. Let cool for 5 to 10 min. Cut into 6 wedges and serve.
Budget Friendly Dinner Ideas
These days, people need to eggspand dinner options while keeping the budget on track.
By morphing leftovers into new dishes, we can add fresh flavor, interesting texture
and affordability as the protein in eggs fuels body and mind energy! The chore of eggstending
leftovers becomes incredibly easy with the following three recipes saving both time and money and
resulting in a meal everyone will rave about.
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(1/2-in) slices of leftover meat loaf, heated
fried eggs (use non-stick skillet)
1/3 c spaghetti or marinara sauce, heated
c shredded mozzarella cheese
Warm meat loaf using your preferred method. According to
USDA guidelines, reheated foods must reach an internal
temp of 165°F or until hot and steamy. Place 1 slice of meat
loaf on each dinner plate. Top each slice with 2 fried eggs
and 1/3 c sauce. Sprinkle each serving with 1/4 c mozzarella
cheese. Place in the microwave for 30 to 60 sec to melt
cheese.
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CORNMEAL CREPE FAJITAS
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Crepe Batter
1 (8-oz) pkg cornmeal mix
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/4 c hot water
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In medium bowl, beat together cornmeal, eggs, water until
well combined. Heat 10” non-stick skillet over med heat
until hot enough to sizzle a drop of water. Pour 1/4 c batter into hot skillet, tilting pan, rotating to cover bottom of
skillet. Cook until browned on the bottom and bubbles
appear across surface of crepe. Turn crepe, continuing to
cook for about 30 sec more. One side of the crepe will be
darker than the other. Remove from skillet. Place on plate,
layer foil between each crepe, keep warm.
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FAJITA FILLING
1 c leftover beef, chicken or steak, cut into strips
1 (1.27-oz) pkg fajita seasoning mix
1 c sauteed green pepper, red pepper and onion*
1 c shredded lettuce
Salsa and guacamole for garnish, optional
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Combine steak and seasoning with 1/4 c water;
cook over low heat to warm, about 7 to 10 min. Place
crepe on dinner plate, fill with 1/4 c steak, top with 1/4 of
pepper/onion mixture and 1/4 c lettuce. Roll and top with
salsa and guacamole, if desired. Serve hot.
*Slice 1 green pepper, 1 red pepper, 1 onion into slices or
strips. Sauté in skillet with 1 T olive oil over med heat
until softened.
foodsandflavors
™
in Nana’s
kitchen
by Christine Greene
As you think of what to do with
kids and other family members for
Valentine’s Day, what could be better
than getting together to prepare a meal
in Nana’s kitchen? Consider including
other folks from your extended family,
church, or neighbors. Think about
foods centered on colors we associate
with this special day: red, pink, white.
You can probably think about more
foods in the dessert category such as red velvet
cake or cupcakes, sugar
cookies with red sprinkles
or decorated with red hot
candies. There are also
the cookies kids can make
from purchased cookie
dough, rolling and cutting
into heart shapes, and
decorating, or pressing a
thumbprint so strawberry
or raspberry jam or jelly
can be added. Cherries
would fit in your color theme—Cherry
Tarts would be a delicious and fun
dessert to make.
Appetizers can be as easy as softening
cream cheese to spread on a Ritz cracker and adding a dollop of strawberry jam
(can also be used as a party food or to
end a meal) to opening and heating a
can of tomato soup. Or consider making
your own Festive Tomato Soup.
For the main dish, Nana would do
something with ham, as it is a pink
color. Deli ham can be rolled for a pretty dish and served with mustard or
horseradish sauce. Ham biscuits are
good as home made biscuits or refrigerated biscuits can be made into heart
shapes. The Ham and Cheese Rolls
recipe is one children can assist with
and can be done days ahead, refrigerat-
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ed or frozen. When ready for the event,
thaw and heat. These rolls are also
handy to have made ahead to share
with a sick friend or for a funeral meal.
The menu of Tomato Soup, Ham
and Cheese Rolls, and Cherry Tarts
can be completed with a Veggie Tray of
cauliflower, radishes, red peppers,
turnip slices, celery and cucumber slices
on a bed of lettuce with Ranch dressing
on the side.
Your beverage can even be red or
pink. Make pink lemonade. A red
punch the Greene family uses often is
equal amounts of diet Cheerwine (fizzy
soft drink) and pineapple juice (no
sugar added so diabetics can drink). Put
heart stickers on straws to insert into
1 (8-oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1/3 c sugar
1 lge or 2 sml eggs
Vanilla wafers (1/3 of box)
Whipped cream topping
Cherry pie filling
Heat oven to 350°F. Place cupcake liners in muffin tins, or if using aluminum
ones can be placed on baking sheet. Combine cream cheese, sugar, eggs in a
mixing bowl. Put a vanilla wafer, flat side up, into each cupcake liner. Put a
spoonful of cream cheese mixture on each wafer. Bake about 25 min. Remove
from oven, cool about 25 min. Drop a teaspoon of cherry pie filling (or strawberry or raspberry preserves) on each tart. When ready to serve, top with
whipped cream and a cherry on top.
Yield: 12
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FESTIVE TOMATO SOUP
½ c sliced onion
2 T butter
2 c chopped, peeled tomatoes, or a
14.5-oz can diced tomatoes in juice
1 ½ c chicken broth
1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
¾ to 1 t dried basil, crushed, or 1 T
snipped fresh basil
Dash black pepper
Sugar, dash, if desired
CHERRY CHEESECAKE TARTS
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glasses for a festive touch.
Whether you are making a meal,
having snacks, or giving a party, the
colors red, pink, and white will fit right
into an enjoyable Valentine’s Day of
foods prepared in Nana’s kitchen.
In a large saucepan cook onion in
butter till tender but not brown.
Add tomatoes, broth, tomato sauce,
herbs and pepper. Bring to boil;
reduce heat. Cover, simmer for 30
min. Unless a chunky texture is
desired, process in blender or food
processer until smooth. Return mixture to saucepan; heat through.
Garnish as desired. Small oyster
crackers would give you some white
for your color scheme.
Yield: 4 1-cup servings
HAM and CHEESE ROLLS
3 pkg pull-apart rolls
12-oz boiled ham
6 to 8-oz Swiss cheese
1 ½ sticks margarine, softened
3 T mustard
2 T Worcestershire sauce
2 T poppy seeds
1 med onion, grated
Cut rolls in half and set aside. Blend
margarine, mustard, Worcestershire
sauce, poppy seeds, onion; spread on
rolls. Grate ham and cheese; mix
together. Distribute onto bottom side
of rolls. Cover with top side of rolls.
Heat at 350°F for 10 to 15 min. Serve
warm. Rolls freeze well. Wrap in
heavy aluminum foil or heavy plastic
bags for freezer storage.
*From frozen state, heat about 30
min at 350°F.
YADKIN VALLEY WINTER READS
Light of the New Day by Dr. Darin Cozzens, Chair of Surry Community College’s
English/Communications Division is a collection of short fiction—people in fictional
Balford, Wyoming, rural Mormons in the latter part of the twentieth century. The reader
will absorb Cozzens use of vocabulary as he paints the picture of this family’s lifestyle
while using strong characterizations. Poet/novelist Fred Chappell says the book exhibits,
“...tender, unsentimental respect for the characters it portrays, the labors it describes,
and the grand, rich, lonesome landscape it inhabits are extraordinary.” Cozzens grew
up in Wyoming, earning his B.A. at Brigham Young University, M.F.A. from the UNCGreensboro and Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. Light of the New Day,
$15.95, is available online through ZarahemlaBooks.com and Amazon.com as well as
Pages Bookstore in Mount Airy.
Guardian Spirit is Sarah Byrd’s first published novel. Guardian Spirit, a gripping tale of survival, “Brings to life the realities of certain evils in the world, while capturing the essence of
hope.” Protagonists Sadie and her brother, Sammy are abused children in the mid-1960s.
They escape with their mother, Millie, who is battling cancer, from Texas to North Carolina’s
Blue Ridge Mountains, and Cherokee medicine woman, Nyoaka. Aimed at women and young
adults, here is a mysterious, miraculous journey, sprinkled with magic, spirits and guardian
angels for a good winter read. Byrd is an Elkin native. After graduating from the Institute of
Children’s Literature she published Guardian Spirit. Her novel is available for $14.95 at
Diana’s Bookstore, Elkin, other fine bookstores, amazon.com or luckypress.com
Want a good pirate story to read this winter? The Pirate’s Bastard is set primarily in coastal
North Carolina in the 1700s. Follow Edward Marshall through his orphaned years in
Barbados to the shipyards in the Carolina colony of Brunswick. Interwoven with fact and fiction of the era, North Carolina author Laura S. Wharton, in her inaugural novel, combines
heritage and social mores of colonial life with the compelling story of the illegitimate son of
the notorious pirate Stede Bonnet. Wharton researched her novel for six years. She has been
a freelance writer since 1990 having written over 500 articles for magazines/newspapers.
The Pirate’s Bastard is available through Barnhill’s Bookstore, Winston-Salem, other fine
booksellers, Kindle, amazon.com, SecondWindPublishing.com, 931-B Main St., Box 145,
Kernersville, NC 27284.
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presents
School Bus Stop Safety
Could it be truly possible statistics show us 750,000
people illegally pass a school bus every day across the U.S.?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency tells us some
24 million children ride those big yellow school buses
every day and some of them spend up to an hour on that
bus and their safety is always a major concern.
Zooming by a stopped school bus is a very dangerous
practice since the lives of our children boarding or getting
off the bus are endangered by passing drivers. Of course,
laws vary from state to state, but basic school bus safety
laws in every state forbid motorists to pass a stopped
school bus with its red lights flashing.
Just as important as the lights are stop arms located on
the front of the school bus. Kids are directed to cross in
front of the bus with the extended stop arm so the bus driver can see the children cross the road. When a school bus
is displaying its mechanical stop signal or flashing red lights
and the bus is stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging children, the driver of any other vehicle that
approaches the school bus from ANY direction on the same
street, highway or public vehicular area shall bring that
other vehicle to a full stop and shall remain stopped. The
motorist shall not move, pass another car, or attempt to
pass the school bus until after the mechanical stop signal
has been withdrawn, the flashing red stoplights have been
turned off and the bus has started to move.
TSI Trooper Kevin R. Hennelly, NC State Highway
Patrol, reminds us, “A conviction of this offense is a five
point violation on your NC drivers license and also four
points on your insurance. The four points on your insurance will cause a 90% increase on your insurance.”
NC school bus safety laws are identical in all 100 of our
counties. Every NC driver knows any amber blinking light
signifies a warning of an upcoming traffic judgement...
so flashing yellow lights on a school bus tell us to
slow down and prepare for the flashing lights to
change to red which nationally means to stop!
A motorist is legally required to come to a full stop
no closer than 100 feet from the school bus and wait
when a school bus is stopped.
When you are ever in doubt, STOP and remain
stopped until the stop arm is retracted,
the flashing lights cease and the bus
resumes motion...keep our kids safe.
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Keep in mind to stop on:
#1, a two-lane roadway,
#2, a two-lane roadway with a center turning lane, and
#3, a four-lane roadway without a median separation—
traffic in both directions must come to a full stop.
Exceptions occur in NC:
#1 on a divided highway of four lanes or more with a
median separation and,
#2 a roadway of four lanes or more with
a center turning lane and in those instances,
only traffic following the bus must stop.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
reports an average of 35 kids die every year in school bus
traffic related incidents.
Know your law—
•protect our children,
•keep your drivers license in A-1 shape
•avoid some stiff penalties and
•check with dmv.dot.state.nc.us or your local police
department for more information.
When you are ever in doubt, STOP and remain
stopped until the stop arm is retracted, the flashing lights
cease and the bus resumes motion...keep our kids safe.
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FUN with kids
Tavi Petree has a BA in Psychology, MA in Teaching
and teaches fourth grade at Mount Olive Elementary School, King.
by Tavi Petree
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Oh…January and February, probably my two least favorite months. It
seems the older I get, the less I like the
cold, winter months. Oh well, we will
make the best of it. What a great time
to catch up on your Book and Movie
Connections. I am excited about starting my North Carolina puzzle!
Educational
Importance
of
Fundraisers: I know, it seems like every
time you turn around, there seems to
be some type of fundraiser occurring. I
know times are tough; they are tough
for schools, too. More often than not,
teacher supplies are only able to be
purchased because of school fundraisers. I know exactly what you are thinking and when I was in school, I didn’t
participate in fundraisers. My mom
donated her time, talents, and school
supplies directly to my teacher.
Whether you realize it or not, this
is also a great type of fundraiser—the
time and supplies you give to your own
class. Now that I am a teacher, my eyes
have really been opened to how much
the state has cut education, and how
important fundraisers are. Many are
not just about “selling” items, but are
educational. Some might include a part
of the curriculum, physical education,
or creativity. Have an open mind and
read through the explanation of the
fundraiser before you decide whether
or not to participate. I think I speak for
all school staff when I say, “No matter
what you give back to the school,
every little bit helps and is greatly
appreciated.”
Book/Movie Connection: Ever
heard of the saying, as clever (or crazy)
as a fox? The Fantastic Mr. Fox, by
Roald Dahl is a testament to what happens when we work together, cleverly
figure out solutions, and live happily
ever after…well, at least some characters will! The movie, which came out
in 2009, is animated with the wonderful voices of George Clooney, Meryl
Streep, Bill Murray, and Owen Wilson.
The film adds exquisite personality
traits to the characters and is rated PG
for action and slang humor.
Creative Corner: Teachers are best
at passing ideas along and not reinventing the wheel. One of my 4th grade colleagues shared this cute snowman idea
with me. Save your old, regular light
bulbs because you will need them to
make the Light Bulb Snowman. Paint
the bulb white with the metal base
being the top of the snowman. Paint
buttons and a face on the bulb and then
spray with acrylic to protect the paint.
Let the snowman dry by placing him,
bulb up in a plastic cup. When dry, add
a small piece of felt as a scarf, bend a
chenille stem over the metal base of the
bulb and glue in place with small pom
poms to make earmuffs. Wrap wire
around the metal base to be able to
hang your snowman to enjoy on those
wintry days.
Website Fun: www.funology.com
Funology is filled with, you guessed it,
fun online games, facts, jokes, recipes,
science, magic tricks, and much, much
more. This website will definitely make
you forget about those cold winter days.
Art is all about choices—the artist’s and
yours. The artist expresses in his
creations what is important to him.
You are attracted to and appreciate a
particular type of art work because of what is
important in pleasing you and your senses...
YV artists’ spotlight
Besides using native trees, James K. Miller, owner of Millermark Pens and a
Wilkes County woodturner, makes his pens from NC vines, roots, corn cobs
and deer antlers (imported from the midwest). Most recently he used wood
from the historical Tory Oak Tree and donated those pens to Wilkes Heritage
Museum’s gift shop. Each pen is numbered and marked with “Tory Oak.” See
his exhibit at the Northwest NC Visitors Center on Hwy. 421, Wilkesboro.
Call 336-667-1259.
THE STATION ON MAIN STREET
Featuring unique, locally made gift and jewelry items.
Local fine artists always featured in the gallery!
We are excited to
announce we are
changing our
format to a juried
gallery of fine art
and fine crafts!
In order to
reconfigure our
showrooms and
gallery space all
non-handmade
items must go!
Visit us in early January for your best selection of
closeout items, many priced below cost!
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YV artists’
spotlight
The Hanes Family is known for their yummy Sugar Crisp Moravian Cookies but did
you know their reputation as potters is growing in leaps and bounds? Mona Hanes
Templin prefers slab work to create some unique designs of her own while Mike, her
brother (above), and Scott, her husband, (top left) use the wheel to produce some
colorful, practical pieces. Their work is available at Mrs. Hanes Moravian Cookies,
4643 Friedberg Church Rd., Clemmons, 336-764-1402, hanes@hanescookies.com
Shopping Locally!
Want to know one of the easiest and
best ways to invest in our community?
Try this. Make a decision to find and
patronize a locally owned business,
wherever possible. For every $100
spent in independently-owned stores,
$68 comes back to the community
through taxes, payroll and other
expenditures. If you spend that same
$100 in a national chain, only $43
returns to your community. Spend it
online and nothing comes back!
Shopping Local—Did You Know
These 6 Economic Facts?
1. Shopping local generates up to
75% more community and state tax
revenue?
2. Independent businesses raise the
standard of living in your community
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by Keith Vance
because they take their profits and
buy products and services from other
local businesses?
3. Millions of tax revenue subsidy
dollars are handed over to chains by
financially-starved local governments
that drain even more tax revenue
from our community and state?
4. Independent businesses are unique
enterprises that contribute to the
character of our community by offering a more diverse selection of goods
and services?
5. Independent businesses provide
valuable services with a personal
touch? It matters to them that your
are satisfied and will come back
again.
6. Carefully planned predatory
pricing practices have allowed
national chains to establish virtual
monopolies while they drive local
competition out of business? And
then they raise their prices!
Make a Difference
in the Yadkin Valley!
Spread the Word—Shop Locally!
Keith is owner of Lewisville Drug
Company and has been keeping
Lewisville and the surrounding
communities healthy since 2005.
If you are tired of long waits and
impersonal service at the big box
pharmacies, then come see us at our
new location at 6715 Shallowford
Road just off U.S. 421
in downtown Lewisville.
A great way to shop local!
You can pick up the
current issue of the
YVLM for free at
several hundred locations,
but we also offer the
convenience of home or
office delivery for just
the cost of postage
and handling.
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Now open in Hamptonville is
Sedgewick’s beautiful new model
home design center. We wanted to
learn more about the center. Here we
share our questions and the answers.
the sounds
of home!
a cherished
grandfather clock
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Our clocks are under
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we do the warranty work
We deliver
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We “set up” your clock in your
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We offer a
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And even after offering all those
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Our prices are very competitive
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Sedgewick’s Ray Ruppe
What will we find, what does
the model offer? How will/can
the model make building our
dream home easier?
The model home is a real home that
is fully decorated and furnished.
This allows you to look at full size
rooms with furnishings to compare
how the different room sizes will
work with your own furniture. You
can also pick up decorating hints
while visiting. There is nothing better than being able to walk through
a home to determine how large you
want the rooms in your new home
to be. Touring the model also gives
you the opportunity to see first hand
the quality of work that we do.
Can I customize my home or
does it follow what I see in the
model or your set plans?
We are a custom home builder,
which means if you dream it, and it
is within your budget, we can do it,
if it is possible to do. We have a
designer on staff that will customize one of our home plans to
make it uniquely yours. If you
would prefer, you can bring in a set
of plans or a concept and we will
work with that.
Sedgewick’s new model home design center
Will I see some new ideas on display?
We are showing some "green" items in the model home as
well as a wide variety of features in our design center
located on the lower level of the model. We have the latest styles and features in faucets, flooring, counter tops,
and much more.
I know nothing about building a house, will you
make suggestions on how to lay out my home, what
has worked best for your other clients?
We are happy to give our input on layout and design once
we discover what is important to you, and how you live
in your home.
Will I see different price points of materials that are
available?
Our standard features are really quite nice, but you can
change those to fit your taste and budget. You can be
assured that any features that you change, add, or delete
will be reasonably priced.
Do you have photos of other homes you've built too,
I can see when I visit?
We will be happy to show you photos and plans for homes
that we have built for others.
I know where I want to build my home, will you
come look at my site to see if I can build the home I
want there, to spot potential problems?
We would prefer to look at your lot before we progress
too far. This gives us an opportunity to see if there are any
challenges related to the lay of the land, wet areas, etc.,
prior to you making a commitment. We do not want you
to have any surprises, especially related to costs.
Is there a charge for coming to see the model and
talk about building our new home?
There is no charge for visiting us or spending time with
us. You do not have to pay anything until you have decided for sure that we are going to build your dream. At that
point we only ask for a small deposit to start the serious
work of creating final plans and preparing estimates, setting the construction schedule, ordering material and so
on.This deposit is not above your contract amount, it goes
towards the price of your home.
I love this home, just the way it is.... can you build
one just like this for us?
We would be happy to build the home for you exactly as
you see it.
Can I just stop by or do I need an appointment.
You can feel free to stop by from 9-6 Monday through
Friday, 10-4 on Saturday, or 1-4 on Sunday. It is best to
call ahead and schedule an appointment to be sure that
you can spend quality time with a sales person, but we are
always happy to have you stop by.
You’ll find the new Sedgwick Homes model
at the intersection of I-77 and Highway 421
2790 Rocky Branch Road, Hamptonville
Like to learn more: 1-877-358-9199 www.SedgewickHomes.com
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yadkin valley
gardener
Holiday Plants
By Craig Mauney,
Horticulturist
Forsyth Cooperative Extension
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Growing Wildflowers in the Piedmont
here is nothing quite as pleasing
to a gardener’s eyes than a field
of wildflowers. It is a vision that
will stick in a gardener’s mind for years
so much that it makes the gardener
long for those wildflowers in the urban
landscape. We can easily bring this
mental picture to our home landscape.
Believe it or not, wildflowers are easy
to care for once a perennial bed establishes; establishment can take up to two
years. The wildflower garden is almost
self-maintained and invites birds, hummingbird moths and butterflies to stop
for a visit.
Just what is considered to be a wildflower? The term wildflower is used to
describe a plant native to a region that
has not undergone changes or improvements by humans. Many wildflowers
are not true natives, but are plants
introduced from other parts of the
world and have naturalized. Over the
years cultivars of native wildflowers
have been developed which find their
way into our gardens via the wind or
bird droppings. Often we do not even
realize they were once a wildflower.
Wildflowers are very versatile and can
be mixed with other perennials and
annuals in borders, added to existing
flower beds or made into a flower bed
of wildflowers alone.
T
To get started with your wildflower
garden, first determine where you want
to locate the garden. You will need to
assess current growing conditions (sun,
soil type, water, etc.). Typical recommendations for a wooded site would be
to create an informal shade garden
whereas in a sunny and dry site design
a meadow garden theme. Many times
just tufts or waves of wildflowers can
make a really good show.
Once you know the growing conditions, you can research wildflowers to
match this setting without having to
alter the flower bed. If you try to force
wildflowers into a specific habitat, they
will begin to decline and die over time.
A wonderful interactive website for
learning about wildflowers is the NC
State University Going Native site:
ncsu.edu/goingnative/index. The website covers all the why’s and how to’s
for going native and has a very helpful
search engine where you can input all
the parameters for growing conditions,
bloom time, size and more; resulting in
a list of natives that will work in your
garden. The Going Native website is a
collaborative effort between NC State
University and the NC Division of
Forest
Resources
Urban
and
Community Forestry program.
The next step is to determine where
you will obtain your wildflowers. Wildflowers can be started from seed, cuttings or purchased from a nursery. There
are many wonderful seed companies offering wildflower
mixes or you can search the Going Native website for more
local sources for seed and plants in NC. Keep in mind if you
purchase pre-packaged seed packets, it may include noxious
weeds so be sure to read the fine print. Collecting plants
from the wild may seem to be an inexpensive way to obtain
plants but certain wild plants have very specific needs.
Collecting from roadsides, state-owned land, park, etc. is
prohibited. Also, some wildflowers can be endangered or
threatened and should never be collected from the wild.
Wildflowers should be left in their native habitat for the
enjoyment of others. Many times collecting seeds and plants
from construction sites is a way to rescue plants that might
otherwise be destroyed or lost because of the change in habitat from the construction process. Always make sure you
obtain permission from the landowner before collecting!
The woodland, shade garden is typical of the deciduous
forest floor of NC and the life cycle of these natives matches
up with the available sunlight. Many of the spring wildflowers develop, grow and bloom before the leaves are fully
formed on the trees. Woodland wildflowers grow where
there are a lot of leaves and plant debris; therefore, organic
matter and mulch are both critical for good growth. In
woodland settings it is usually best to use container-grown
plants. Fertilizing wildflowers is usually not necessary and
can be harmful to the plant if over done. Adding the compost
and mulch is usually adequate for proper growth and bloom.
Meadow gardens are becoming more popular but the
claim they need no maintenance is very misleading. Most
attempts can really have the look of just a weed patch. This
is due to improper site preparation or using seeds not suitable for the local growing conditions. A meadow garden (or
field) of wildflowers is very different from the woodland
garden. Meadow flowers need full sun for at least 6 to 8
hours each day with adequate moisture early in the season.
Make sure perennial weed problems are under control
before you begin planting. The soil is usually less fertile and
lower in organic matter than our woodland gardens.
Soil preparation should include an addition of 2 to 4 inches of organic matter and possibly some lime. Fertilizer should
not be added unless you know the soil is low in nutrients—a
high nitrogen fertilizer can encourage weed growth. A soil test
will provide the proper nutrient application amounts needed
for optimal growth. ¥ou can acquire soil sampling boxes with
instructions from your local Cooperative Extension office to
send to NC Department of Agriculture.
The meadow-type wildflowers are available as annuals
and perennials. Many reseed themselves. Remember to
allow the flowers to fully mature before you mow in the fall.
Without management a wildflower garden will revert to
more aggressive weeds, vines, and some small pine trees.
You may even need to spot treat some perennial weeds with
a nonselective herbicide.
Whatever your site conditions allow for, we hope a wildflower garden can be incorporated into your landscape and
will further encourage you to go native!
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L
ou Reid Pyrtle was born in Danbury to Lois and
Sam Pyrtle in 1954. Now do any of you know a
Pyrtle that is not a great musician, both instrumentally and vocal? Lou commented the first time he saw
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the Valleydale commercial on TV, the one with the pigs playing instruments and marching, he knew he had to get into
music. His dad played the guitar, banjo, fiddle and harmonica and his mother was a great singer. When Lou was about
eight years old, his parents took him to Sandy Ridge to see
the Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs with “The Foggy Mountain
Boys.” Lou gives loving credit to his parents for his talents.
Around 1967, Lou and schoolmates, Myron Nunn, Jimmy
Haley and Jeff Hooker formed their first group, “The
Bluegrass Buddies.” They were all students at North Stokes
High School and played in every Fiddlers Convention they
could get to in Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, and both
Carolinas. Alcury Nunn, wife Norma, and Myron’s parents,
recall hauling Lou, Jimmy, Jeff and Myron all over the country to various conventions and contests. Mr. Nunn said they
all basically lived at the Nunn’s home, in Francisco, during
the summer, helping him with the tobacco crop in order to
have transportation to these events on the weekends.
This band of musicians won contests, not only as a group,
but also individually. As a group, they won Union Grove’s
World Champion Band competition the same year Jimmy
Haley won the World Champion Acoustic Guitar competition. During the next couple of years, Lou, Jimmy and Jeff
formed a new group, “Southbound,” with Hersie McMillan
and Jimmy Smith. Doug Campbell and Dennis Severt later
joined the group. “Southbound” traveled through France
and Switzerland for a three-week tour.
Lou and Jimmy along with Terry Baucom, a great banjo
musician, joined Doyle Lawson and started the original
“Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver” in 1979. Lou worked on
the first three record projects with Doyle, but with the excessive travel requirements he joined “The Ricky Skaggs Band”
in 1982. He stayed with Skaggs for four years, with the band
winning the CMA’s Instrumental Group of the Year in 1982,
1984 and 1985. Ricky won Entertainer of the Year and had
12 to 13 number one hits.
Again, after heavy travel throughout the world, Lou joined
one of his all time favorite groups, “Seldom Scene,” based
near Washington, DC. During Lou’s six-year tenure with
“Seldom Scene,” he recorded two studio and two live recordings. One of the live recordings included a “sold out” performance, titled “Live At The Kennedy Center.” Special
guests for this memorable performance included Linda
Ronstadt, Emmy Lou Harris, Jonathan Edwards, Tony Rice,
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John Starling, Ricky and Sharon Skaggs.
At the suggestion of Jimmy Haley, Lou
dropped the name Pyrtle because the
media seemed to have a problem getting it correct and most of his close
friends always referred to him as Lou
Reid. His primary performances are
now with his own band “Lou Reid and
Carolina.” The band is made up of
Lou, vocals/mandolin, Christy Reid,
vocals/acoustic bass guitar, Trevor
Watson, banjo/vocals and Shannon
Slaughter, guitar/vocals. Lou continues
to perform occasionally with “Seldom
Scene” and “Longview,” which includes
J. D. Crow, Don Rigsby, Marshall
Wilburn, Ron Stewart and James King.
Lou is highly respected throughout
the Bluegrass World. With all the notoriety and credentials he has earned in
his professional career it is not uncommon for Lou to walk up to a local jam
session and break out his mandolin.
Most of the folks at the jam continue to
think of him as the kid from “up the
road near Nancy Reynolds’.” Once he
begins playing and singing, his energy
and enthusiasm replicates a perform-
ance on the Opry stage.
His new album, “Sounds Like Heaven
to Me” is being released by Rural
Rhythm Records and is available for
purchase at Walmart, Amazon.com and
most of your favorite sources.
For schedules and booking
information go to
www.loureidandcarolina.com.
We are pleased that Lou will never
forget where he came from and for us,
to be able to brag about him as being
one of our “Piedmont Picks.”
Ya d k i n • Va l l e y
PEOPLE
by Sandra Miller
att Pilcher left Yadkin County two years ago to
attend UNC-Charlotte and major in Computer
Science. Like many students, his interests changed
and his major is now International Business.
For Pilcher, it all started when he got a campus job transporting exchange students around Charlotte. He quickly
picked up enough Portuguese, Spanish, and Korean to communicate and develop friendships. As a result, some of his
Korean friends invited him to South Korea for the summer.
Pilcher jumped at the chance to experience Korean culture
and see his friends’ native homeland. So with some apprehension from his family, this small-town boy boarded a
plane with Daegu, South Korea as his destination.
“When I landed in Tokyo, Japan, and began to see I was
the only American in a sea of Asians,” says Picher, “it hit me
I was going to be in a different world.” His first case of culture shock came when he saw how low everything was in the
restrooms. “It’s an inconvenience to be tall here!” he
emailed home. From Tokyo he flew to Seoul, Korea, where
he caught a bus across country to Daegu. “This was the only
time during my trip I got worried,” confesses Pilcher. “As
soon as I left the airport, I did not see or hear anything else
in English.”
After spending a few weeks with his host family, Pilcher
writes, “I could never be bored here.” He describes Daegu
as beautiful, with mountains on every side and streets
packed with entertainment. Unlike the larger cities in
America, he reports there is very little crime in the city. “No
one chains their bikes, and children play unsupervised in the
streets!” The environment is salubrious and the streets are
polished, partly due to the fact that recycling is a law.
“When you’re finished with a cup at a restaurant, you return
it to the recycling bin and then you’re reimbursed for the
price of the cup.”
The summer was filled with fun and educational adventures. Pilcher and a friend volunteered to work at a track
event at Daegu Stadium, which enabled them to see
Olympic athletes like Usain Bolt, the fastest man in the
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world. And he traveled the scenic
route by bus with a friend to tour
Seoul, one of the largest cities in the
world. 2010 was an election year in
South Korea and Pilcher says the noise
from people playing loud music and
doing antics from the back of trucks to
draw attention to particular candidates
will “make you crazy!” And he says a
foreigner trying Korean food is a good
way to gain their respect. He ate a bug
called bondegii, which is a favorite
among the older generation, and he
tried a type of raw fish, which he critiques as “the worse smell imaginable.”
After visiting the beach at Pohang,
he took a trip to GyoungJu, a city with
many old temples and tombs, dating
back to 750 AD. “It was fascinating to
learn about their religion and their
views about the world,” he says. At
one gathering, he meshed with people
representing countries all over the
world. “It was cool to be a part of such
a diverse melting pot of people.”
Just when Pilcher’s unique vacation
was about to end, he was approached
with an offer to earn his apprenticeship with a one-year scholarship at
Kyungpook University in Daegu. He
would get to study Korean on campus,
while being employed to tutor English
and work in the administration office
doing website design and database
management. It was a no-brainer! Even
though he will have to graduate from
UNC-Charlotte a year later than
expected, it was an offer he couldn’t
afford to turn down. Kyungpook
University paid for his flight back to
Charlotte in August of last year, where
he got things in order at UNCCharlotte, and then visited family and
friends in Yadkin and Forsyth counties
before returning to Daegu.
One of Pilcher’s favorite quotes is
from philosopher and martial artist
Bruce Lee: “There are no limits. There
are only plateaus, and you must not
stay there, you must go beyond them.”
Pilcher says, “Many people reach these
plateaus and give up. Sometimes it can
be difficult to start climbing again, but
this is a true test to determine how
badly you want something. Many people never run far enough on their first
wind to realize they have a second.”
PEOPLE
he late Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded Special Olympics in the early
1960s. Today more than 3 million athletes in over 150 countries participate. For years Davie and Yadkin counties worked together on the
Special Olympics but this past year with the recent split from Davie County,
Yadkin County had to start from scratch. Daunting? Oh, yes, but impossible?
No! Cathy Sparks, NCWISE Data Manager at Fall Creek Elementary School
agreed to carry the paperwork load and with lots of support from athletes’ parents, family, friends and her Richmond Hill Baptist Church family, she became
the county coordinator of the Special Olympics for her county in May.
Great strides have been made and several events planned to date. The bulk
of the athletes come from the Exceptional Children’s Program and the New
Horizon Adult Day Care. There are T-shirts for everyone: Courtney is green,
Yadkinville is royal blue, Boonville is gold, New Horizon Adult Day Care is
purple, West Yadkin is red, the Success Academy is yellow and all volunteers
T
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The People of Vienna Village…
Von Scharling
Von Scharling was born in Mississippi and grew up in Georgia.
Because the country was in poor economic straits at that time, she moved
to New Jersey to seek employment as the secretary to a superintendent
of schools. While there, she met her husband and ended up raising four
sons in that state.
Following the death of her husband, she decided to go “South” to be
near her children, seven grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
Von turned 90 in June. Prior to her stroke, almost a year ago, she lived
alone in an apartment in Winston-Salem. “I’ve always been very independent but I realized when something happens, you become helpless,”
says Von. After visiting several other assisted living facilities with her
family, Von just knew Vienna Village was the easy decision due to its
open, welcoming atmosphere and friendly, encouraging staff. “I have no
regrets,” she smiled “I know I have someone with me day and night.”
Vienna Village is good for Von and her children— “It eases my family’s
mind knowing I’m being well cared for.”
An avid reader, she enjoys books from the Lewisville Library as well
as from the Adult Outreach Branch of the Forsyth County Public Library.
She has lots of new friends at Vienna Village. “We leave our doors open
and greet each other as we pass. We also enjoy visiting over meals and
during activities."
The majority of Von’s room is furnished and decorated with her personal belongings, even her own bed and personal paintings. Von will
eagerly discuss the history of her mother’s cut glass and her own collection of cut glass. She has a great sense of humor and a charming, gracious personality. She smiles broadly telling of the daily newspaper
brought with her morning coffee as she wakes.
wear turquoise shirts. Cathy is quick to
recognize the volunteers and supporters for the speedy organization and setup of the newly formed group. The
Yadkin Valley Cruisers alone have
raised $17,000 put to use to buy equipment and a storage trailer to transport
and protect all the gear involved.
The pledge for Special Olympics
goes like this: “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
The pledge is recited at the beginning of
every Special Olympics event.
State guidelines help with the planning of events like soccer and bowling
events held over the summer. The
Ruritan clubs of Yadkin County supported a Christmas party where each
child made a wish list for the clubs to
work with.
February 4th will be the first one-day
event of 2011—a basketball competition at Fall Creek School in East Bend
from 9a to about 1:30p. Admission is
free and it would be a good time to
observe to see if this is a good volunteer
opportunity for you and yours.
Application forms, valid for five years,
are available at events and monthly
meetings. If you think this is a program
you can support, parents, teachers and
volunteers meet first Thursdays at 7p in
the New Horizon’s building in
Yadkinville, 1917 W. Main Street.
April 29th will be the softball competition at Forbush High School, also in
East Bend, soon to be followed with a
spring fun day for all members.
Swimming is another bi-weekly event for
the athletes for health, not competition.
Cathy will be the first one to tell
you, “I get more out of the work than
I put in it.”
Be sure to say THANKS
to the people who make it
possible for you to enjoy
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PEOPLE
olunteering is a rewarding activity that can be enjoyed throughout your
life. If you are not convinced just visit W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir in
Wilkesboro, NC for proof positive. When you enter the visitor center you
will likely be greeted by the smiling face of John or Bonnie Ellis. John and Bonnie
can help you choose the best place to hike, go fishing, have a picnic or where was
the latest sighting of the bald eagle! The retired couple are RV campers known as
“full timers.” Full timers typically have sold their home in exchange for a life on
the road with the freedom to travel and stay when and where they wish. W. Kerr
Scott Reservoir has a program where full timers are provided a camp space with
water and electric hookups in exchange for volunteer service. “I can’t express
how beneficial this program has been for our operations,” says project manager
Terry Ramsey, “For the past few years our visitor’s center would be closed on
weekends without volunteers like John and Bonnie. They mean a lot to this lake.”
If you have camped at W. Kerr Scott this past summer you have likely met
Jacob Brown and Jonathan Gonglach. Both young men are recreation major students at Appalachian State University who have completed their 400 hour internship for college credit on a completely volunteer basis. The pair have made major
improvements to the lake’s campground activity programs. Whether you are
learning about trees, bears, fish, or tiny creatures in the creek you are sure to have
fun! In addition to their work with the campground programs, the students have
helped the park rangers in their daily duties gaining valuable experience for their
future careers. Jacob had this to say about his summer at the lake: “I had a blast
this summer. Taking kids on nature hikes
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We’ve known Debbie Brown for years and have wanted to have her
photography in YVLM. “Snowfalling” is the first of several of her works
we will run in upcoming issues. Enjoy her view of our Yadkin Valley.
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Bonnie and John Ellis
and going out on boat patrol with the
park rangers was awesome. I can
whole heartedly recommend W. Kerr
Scott as a great place to volunteer.”
The volunteer effort has not gone
unnoticed. Col. Jefferson Ryscavage,
the Commander of the Wilmington
District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
recently made a visit to the lake and
recognized the volunteers, “One of the
Corps of Engineer’s missions is to act
as stewards to our land so Americans
can come out and enjoy our natural
resources. Volunteers like John,
Bonnie, Jacob and Jonathan help us
accomplish that mission. You are part
of our team and we thank you.”
Trail work, litter clean up, landscaping, tree planting and working in
the visitor center are just a few of the
volunteer jobs available at the lake. W.
Kerr Scott Reservoir also has many
opportunities for groups to volunteer
such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H,
clubs, school and church groups.
If you would like to learn more about
volunteering at W. Kerr Scott
Reservoir contact park ranger
Chad Eller at (336) 921-3390.
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mothers’ dresses,
Jenni’s dear canine friend, clocking in at
18 years old, Dixie, bedecked in her
prom gowns,
own bouquet, was the ring bearer. All
shoes, jewelry
eyes followed her fragile journey forand tuxedos–
ward to the couple and the minister.
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at a great price!
Jenni and Paul wrote their own vows—
though there were smiles everywhere,
everyone’s heart beat a tad faster and
there wasn’t a dry eye to be found.
On the next few pages you will be
meeting new brides and bridegrooms
from across the Yadkin Valley to share
in their happiness, learn how they met,
enjoy gown descriptions, wedding locations and know family ties.
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In September, 2010, my son, Jeremy, married Chue Lee, the special lady he
wanted to be his partner for life. They met on their part-time jobs in an office supply retail store while students at UNC-Charlotte. From mutual respect, a friendship developed and deepened into love.
Chue is Hmong. Her family moved from the mountains of Thailand to the
U.S. in the late 70s because of the Viet Nam War. Jeremy and Chue’s wedding was
a combination of Hmong and American ceremony and traditions.
One Hmong tradition is for the parents and elders to give a short speech after
the wedding ceremony—to say something about the bride or groom and impart
some wisdom and guidance for a successful marriage.
For my speech, I blended three ethnic toasts along with an original sentiment. This was my heartfelt blessing to Jeremy and Chue:
“The first nine months of his life I carried Jeremy under my heart. The next
nine months I carried Jeremy on top of my heart in a snuggle pack, but for all
my life I have carried him in my heart.
Today Jeremy has joined his heart with that of his life partner, Chue. These are
gifts and blessings for their new life together...
A box of salt, an essential mineral for life while adding flavor and taste to just
about every dish.
Salt has healing properties—to cleanse a wound, to stop bleeding and to gargle
with salt to soothe a sore throat.
Salt has preserving qualities—you can cure a ham or other meats so you will
have food when you are hungry.
Salt melts the ice that builds up in the winter cold.
Salt can put out fires that flare up.
If you bring to your marriage the qualities found in salt—the cleansing, the
healing, the preserving, the enhanced flavor of your life together, to melt the ice
that might build up and put out the fires of anger and discord that occasionally
flare between you and, of course, if you take everything with a grain of it, you
will have a long and happy life together. With this box of salt is a salt dish
belonging to Jeremy’s great-grandmother. May one day you pass it on to your
grandchildren.
Along with the salt are bread, wine and a broom. Bread—may your house never
know hunger; wine—so you will share a life of joy and good times with family
and friends; a broom—to sweep away troubles and sorrows from your door. May
your years of marriage be long and filled with love, joy and God’s many blessings. I love you both dearly.”
Tom Song, Chue’s brother-in-law, was pleasantly surprised by my reference to
salt. Very knowledgeable of Hmong customs, he explained salt is very important
in Hmong culture—salt is sprinkled at the front door and inside the first room of
a new house before anyone enters to ward off bad or evil spirits and bring good
fortune, happiness and wealth to the family living there. We were happy to find
a common tradition in our cultures.
Chue Lee and Jeremy Black were married at the
Millennium Center in Winston-Salem with Long Lee officiating. Chue wore a strapless gown of taffeta with beaded lace.
The bride and her family left Thailand and fled for their
lives when the US left Viet Nam because her father had been
in the Hmong military and had aided the US military forces.
In 1995 they moved to Hickory. The couple met at their
part-time jobs while both were students at University of NC
at Charlotte.
The bride, 33 is a clinical pharmacist at Forsyth Hospital.
Chue has a BA from UNC-Charlotte and Doctor of
Pharmacy, Wingate University’s first graduating pharmacy
class. She is the first in her family to receive a doctorate
degree. She is the daughter of Thao and Yua Xiong Lee.
The bridegroom, 36, has a BS from UNC-Charlotte in
Engineering & Technology and is Building Engineer for
Wachovia. He is the son of Leon H. and Anna Shelton Black.
The Bride’s Gown is by Poffie Girl’s Bridals & Formals,
Gastonia.Photography by Nick Peluso, Millennium Center,
336-723-3700
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Jenni Norman and Paul Schafer were married at Fearrington Village,
Pittsboro with Rev. Barbara Lodge officiating. Jenni wore a strapless
Wtoo Brides gown with lace overlay and her mother’s wedding veil.
The couple went to the same college, UNC-Chapel Hill at the same time
and studied in adjacent buildings. Ironically they didn’t meet until a few
years later. While they had been crossing paths for years, they actually
ended up meeting online. Their first date was August 5, 2009, and Paul
proposed a few months later in the rose garden of a Chapel Hill park.
When you know, you know!
The bride, 27, has a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling and
Psychology, UNC-Chapel Hill and is a Rating Specialist, i3 Research,
United Health Group. She is the daughter of Bill and Susi Norman of
North Myrtle Beach.
The bridegroom, 27, is a graduate student at UNC-Greensboro with
a Masters in Economics from UNC-Greensboro. He is the son of Steve
and Elizabeth Shafer, Pittsboro.
The bride’s Gown is by Wtoo Brides, Myrtle Beach, 843-449-4940.
Photography by Mike Micciche, mikemicciche.com, Greensboro,
336-684-3555.
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t’s just the way tradition
is. A wedding cake has
something on its top
layer and usually it’s a couple signifying the bride and groom. The
choices are limitless from skiing,
skating, jogging couples to Harley
couples, complete with a detailed
bike, and then there is Mickey and
Minnie. There are even personalizing companies that will sculp the
couple’s faces from a photograph
and place the heads on standard
bodies.The prices are also limitless!
Vintage is in and you will find
restored vintage cake toppers
from the early twentieth century,
maybe the year your parents were
married, that can bring a hefty
price tag of $400 and up.
If an antique is not for you, the
wedding color scheme may be
what directs you to one of the
many porcelain manufacturers
who are known for producing say,
only the light blue/gray/white that
blends with your flowers and
gowns. Every porcelain collectible
on the market has a “couple” figurine to please.
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Amanda Osborne and David Brown were married at the
Wesley Outreach Center with Rev. James Wingler officiating. Amanda wore a strapless gown of white French taffeta
with a sweetheart neckline created by crisscross ruching
falling into an embroidered and beaded accent. The full skirt
and semi-cathedral train billowed with tucks and pleats.
Amanda and David reconnected on-line after graduating
from West Wilkes High School. For their first date, David
took Amanda to a movie at Liberty Theater. When he proposed, nine years later, David brought Amanda back to the
same movie theater where “American Wedding,” a sequel to
their first date movie, “American Pie” was playing to ask the
magic question.
The bride, 26, works at Lowe’s Companies, Inc. She is the
daughter of Gary and Teresa Osborne.
The bridegroom, 29, is employed at Rick’s Electrical
Service. He is a son of Eddie and Ginger Brown.
The Bride’s Gown by Bridal Traditions, North Wilkesboro
Photography by Wendy Scott, Cherished Memories,
926 C Street, North Wilkesboro, 336-262-2030.
Wedding Traditions
by Sandra Miller
Ever wonder how wedding
traditions began?
• Earlier wedding gowns were blue for
the Christian color of purity. The
white bridal gown was a symbol of
purity and joyous celebration.
• For centuries flowers have stood for
a variety of emotions and values.
• Brides wore veils believing it was bad
luck for the groom to see her before
the ceremony.
• “Something old” was to promote
continuity with the bride’s family and
ancestors.
• “Something new” was for optimism
and hope in the bride’s new life.
• “Something borrowed” from a happily married couple to carry that happiness over to the new bride.
• “Something blue” originates in Israel
when wearing a blue ribbon signified
love, modesty and fidelity.
• The wedding party’s similar/identical
attire was to confuse evil wishers finding the bridal couple.
• The wedding cake was from early
Roman times when a thin loaf was
broken over the bride’s head to symbolize fertility.
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Nicole (Nikki) Hinshaw and Nicholas Adams were married
at Union Cross Church Meeting with Rev. Archie Creed, Dr.
Harold Salmons, and Dr. Jerry Gibbons officiating. Nikki wore
a strapless, gown of ivory taffeta with a semi-chapel train. The
neckline was trimmed with delicate silver bugle beads. The fitted bodice featured a romantic lace-up back.
Nikki and Nicholas both attended Forbush Hish School and
sang in Show Choir. Nikki says she had a huge crush on
Nicholas in high school but he hadn’t discovered her yet. Nikki
went to UNC School of the Arts and majored in vocal performance while Nicholas went to High Point University where
he received two degrees and was then accepted into medical
school at Temple University. The couple stayed in contact and
in 2008 went to a friend’s party. A year later on Christmas Eve,
Nicholas proposed with a custom designed ring.
The bride, 25, is a teaching assistant at Temple University
and is working on her MA and PhD in Musicology. She is the
daughter of the late LuAnn Spillman Hutchens and granddaughter of Odell and Betty Spillman.
The bridegroom, 27, is in his first year of residency at
Mercy Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He is the son of Charles
Daniel (Dan) Adams and Linda Mathis Adams.
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As every bride starts planning, the thought of little
flower girls and ring bearers come to mind. Just remember having small children in the wedding has positives
and negatives. You never know what a young child will or
will not do but whatever happens you can be assured it
will be cute and memorable.
An evening wedding is easier on children attendants;
it allows for the regularly scheduled nap.
Pack non-messy, non-greasy snacks and small bottles
of water or non-color drinks to keep tummies happy and
wedding attire beautiful.
Give each child a disposable camera with the promise
of working together to create a scrapbook of the event
from the perspective of a youngster’s eyes.
Get a written list of the poses you want of your little
one to the bride in plenty of time for her photographer.
If the bride agrees, taking the bulk of group shots before
the ceremony while the interest is high works well with
young children.
There are several children’s books dealing with weddings
to fill some down time between photo sessions.
Keep dressing the wee ones in wedding finery until the
very last minute and always pack a nice, comfortable change
of clothes ( or two!) for after the ceremony.
The benefits far outweigh the negative possibilities for having children in your wedding plans. So go ahead and choose
those little darlings, they are guaranteed to round out the
wedding party just perfectly.
Lane and Denise Rector, State Road, announce the engagement
of their daughter Kelsey Mackense Rector, to Spencer Garrett
Hinson Singh, son of Brajinder and Alice Singh, East Bend. The
couple met at Elkin High School and started dating their senior
year. Kelsey will graduate from Salem College in May with a BS
degree in biology. Spencer will graduate from High Point University
in May, also with a BS in biology. After their June wedding, the couple will reside in Washington, DC.
Photography:
Alice Singh Photography,
336-406-0965
You’ll find more wedding tips and how to’s from previous issues
at www.yadkinvalleyliving.com on the homestyles page
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your pet’s
with
Good Health
Robin Brock, D.V.M.
Robin Brock, D.V.M.
“Q & A” from YV
Pet Owners
Here are a few readers questions sent to me.
Perhaps these are things you might have
wondered about as well.
Question: Why do folks keep mineral salt blocks in
their horse pastures? Is it just to encourage shedding
in the spring?
Answer: Mineral salt blocks are primarily used to
make sure horses are getting an adequate supply of
minerals, especially salt. Horses lose a lot of salt when
they sweat in the hot months of the year (and they do
sweat a lot!) In addition to salt, these blocks contain
trace amounts of certain minerals essential for the
horse’s health. Some of these minerals including copper and zinc are sometimes thought to encourage
shedding in the spring. No scientific studies have been
able to prove these minerals encourage shedding, but
they do help in other ways. For this reason, it is a
good idea to keep trace mineral salt blocks out year
round for horses.
Question: Why does my dog lick (not chew) his front
paws? It doesn’t matter if his feet are wet or dry.
Some times a licking session can last up to 30 minutes! What is wrong with him?
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Answer: There are many reasons a dog might lick his
feet. One of the most common causes is an allergy.
The allergy can be to a food or can be a contact allergy (a reaction to something he has touched or come
in contact with). Feet licking can also be from a problem with the foot itself, like a thorn in the foot or an
infection between the pads. Infections between the
pads can be from an injury or can be caused by licking started from another cause.
Another cause of feet licking can be irritation from
a parasite known as Demodex. This parasite can
invade the skin and results in Demodectic mange.
Finally, I have seen feet licking associated with a nervous/anxiety condition. In these animals the licking
can actually become obsessive/compulsive and must
be treated with antidepressant type drugs.
Given the number of possible causes of foot licking, it would be best to take your dog to the veteri-
narian and have him checked to determine the cause of the licking. Tests can be
done to look for parasites and skin infections can be treated with antibiotics.
Sometimes it takes time to determine if the licking is from a medical condition,
an allergy, or from a dog that needs a little “doggie Prozac.”
Question: Every few days my dog eats LOTS of grass and then shortly afterwards
throws it all up. Is the old wives' tale that this habit is a sign of worms true?
Answer: Dogs do not generally eat grass because they have worms. Some dogs eat
grass because they like it—maybe they were a horse in a prior life! Some dogs do
eat grass because they are sick. The grass often irritates their stomach and makes
them vomit. If this only happens occasionally, you may have a dog that likes to
chew a little grass now and then and just ate too much. If it happens often, especially every day, then you should be looking for a problem. Your dog may be eating grass because his body thinks he needs to vomit. This could indicate a problem in the stomach such as irritation from foreign materials such as string or plastic (OK, maybe worms could fall into this category) or from abnormal bacteria
such as one might find in rancid meat. Generally, you should treat vomiting by
removing food and water for a few hours to allow the stomach to settle down. If
it does not, then you should contact your veterinarian so she can run tests to
determine the cause (other than the grass) of the vomiting. Yes, your vet may do
a worm check as part of this workup. My guess is the cause is probably something
other than worms. If your vet does find worms, then chalk one up to the old
wives. Maybe they were right after all.
Question: Commercial dog food companies are now advertising on television
their foods packed with veggies—I thought we weren’t supposed to feed human
food to our dogs. What’s up with this?
Answer: Veggies are not necessarily bad for dogs. What is bad for dogs is an
unbalanced diet or a diet that is too high in fat and/or calories. (Sounds like what
our doctors tell us about our diets, doesn’t it?) The problem with feeding dogs
from the table is that they often get the scraps that we don’t want. Often these
scraps contain fat that we have trimmed off (like our doctors recommend for us).
These fat scraps add calories and can lead to weight gain. They also contain large
amounts of fat that can aggravate and inflame our dog’s pancreas. This can lead
to an attack of pancreatitis.
Pancreatitis causes vomiting and diarrhea that can be severe, even fatal. Other
table scraps that can lead to pancreatitis include meat that has a lot of fat within
it (like hot dogs, sausage, etc.) Even scraps that you would not think would hurt
(like vegetables) can be a problem if they are seasoned with fat or have had butter added. If you are feeding a diet with vegetables that is not fatty, then you must
make sure it is well balanced. The diet must have proper amounts of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. In addition, it must contain the proper
amount of calories per cup of food to meet the needs of an average dog.
Commercial dog foods are required to meet nutritional guidelines for dogs set by
the USDA. Companies that put extra vegetables in their dog foods must also meet
these guidelines. The vegetables don’t necessarily make the dog food healthier for
your pet. It is the quality of the ingredients put into the food and not the type of
ingredient that really makes a difference. Purchase your pet food from a reputable
company and you should feel relatively safe your pet is eating a well balanced
meal that will keep him healthy.
Learn more by contacting:
Robin N. Brock, D.V.M.
Farmland Veterinary Clinic, P.A.
Farm, Home and Office Calls
Call 336-492-7148 for an appointment www.farmlandvet.com
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For
a
Healthy
Life
2011
Your Guide to Health, Wellness & Fitness
No matter your age or occupation, every one of us wants to feel good, be healthy and be productive.
There are medical conditions out there that trap us into a constant battle of pain or inconvenience, no
matter what we do, but there are also health issues we can grab by the horns and while the liklihood of
vanishing them forever isn’t necessarily so, we can do some things about a lot of things to improve our
lives. Usually it involves a change of lifestyle and that is always a challenge when we feel comfortable
where we are yet knowing we need to make some changes. Let us help you with a 2011 mindset...this is
the year to do something for yourself...so read on and make a Happy New Year!
Become A Blood Donor
you could save a life or two
By Daisy Woolard, PharmD/MBA Candidate
and Jennifer Anderson, PharmD/MBA
onating blood is one cause in which everyone can
participate.Blood donations are greatly appreciated
all over the US, especially since it is the only way to
boost the blood supply. There is no current way to manufacture blood products. Luckily, it is one of the easiest ways to
donate to a cause. There is no out of pocket cost to donate
blood and it is something that can be done on your lunch
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hour.
What are the statistics? Day to day approximately 38,000
donations are needed in order to supply the demand for
blood. Every two seconds someone in the US needs blood. If
it takes you only five minutes to read this article, approximately 150 people have needed blood. The average blood
transfusion is three pints but a single car accident victim
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could require as many as 100 pints. In
a single donation session, which takes
less than one hour up to three lives
could be saved.
What is blood typing? Blood typing
is the process used to identify what
type of blood a person has. There are
eight different types of blood floating
around in different people’s bodies. In
order for a transfusion to be successful
blood typing must be done to make
sure the person receiving the blood
does not react to the donated blood.
The four major blood types are: Group
A, Group B, Group AB—the universal
receiver (any of the blood types can
donate to Group AB), Group O—the
universal donor (any blood type can
receive Group O Blood). In many
emergency situations the blood type of
the individual is unknown and there is
not enough time to do a blood typing
test. This makes Group O blood the
most requested blood type.
Who can donate? In order to be eligible to donate you are required to: Be
healthy (i.e. feel well, can participate in
normal activities, and if you have a
chronic condition are being properly
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getting fit to a Latin beat
treated); be at least 17 years of age or
younger with parental consent; weigh
at least 110 pounds. Donors may redonate every 56 days so in a calendar
year you can donate blood six times.
Other donation requirements can be
found online but if you are ineligible to
donate based on the previously listed
criteria there are other ways to help
out. You can donate your time or
money to organizations like the
American Red Cross that work to collect blood. The American Red Cross
only accepts blood from donors. There
are organizations that reimburse time
spent donating.
What happens to donated blood
before it gets to the patient? Once
blood has been received by donation it
is sent to various labs to be processed
where it is separated into its various
components: red cells, platelets, and
plasma. From there the blood is tested
to determine blood type and for possible infection. Any blood testing positive for an infection is discarded and
the donor is notified. Once the blood
has passed all of the tests, it is labeled
and stored. Red cells are stored in spe-
cial refrigeration for up to 42 days.
After that it can no longer be used and
must be disposed of. Blood donated
and stored with the Red Cross can be
shipped to hospitals all over the US 24
hours a day, seven days a week.
Where can you donate? Blood donations are always accepted at the local
American Red Cross Donation Center
located 650 Coliseum Dr. Winston
Salem, 800-234-1646. A list of local
blood drives can be accessed online at
www.redcrossblood.org/carolinas.
Becoming a blood donor is a really
rewarding experience. Fear of needles
is no excuse for not participating in
blood donations—the Red Cross only
allows trained professionals to work at
their blood drives. It is one of the easiest ways to donate to a cause because
there is no out of pocket cost to the
donor. Contact your local American
Red Cross Donation Center to set up
an appointment. You never know, you
may just save a life or two on your next
lunch break.
All information for this article was
taken from the American Red Cross
Website: www.redcrossblood.org.
Ingram Johnson leads a class at her Move2Melt Studio
tart the new year out with health and well being at the top of your resolution list. In Move2Melt in downtown Mount Airy, Ingram Johnson’s Zumba
Studio is the perfect way to dance yourself into feeling and looking better.
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M.E.L.T. stands for Muscle, Energy,
and Lifestyle Transformation. Ingram’s
goal for her studio is to promote
health, longevity, enjoyment and fun!
She is currently pursuing her Masters
Degree in Health and Nutrition
Education. As a fitness industry professional, Ingram is certified and licensed
for all classes of Zumba. She also holds
an ISSA Fitness Nutrition Certification.
Did you know you can burn as
many as 1,000 calories per session?
Zumba is a generational program for
mothers, daughters and grandmothers. There are classes for all ages,
starting at age 8 and all levels of fitness for individuals, pairs or groups.
Zumba Gold is for the mature age
range and lets you go as slowly as you
are comfortable. Ingram offers a free
workshop to let students get a sampling of the moves and music from
the beat of the hottest Latin rhythms
used in her classes.
With two other professional
instructors on staff, Ingram’s studio is
open six days a week making it easy
to get to classes. You can get the
unlimited pass and go to the studio as
many times as you want or if your
schedule is complicated, you can get a
punch card or pay as you go.
“Students keep coming back for more
because it’s fun and it’s social,” says
Ingram. Camaraderie is another word
for Zumba’s repeat customers; it’s a
known fact it’s so much easier to
work out, side-by-side, with others
having the same goal: To get in shape
without the quick, often unhealthy
solutions such as injections, pills or
strange diet regimens.
Ingram’philosophy is getting fit and
having fun at the same time. She constantly uses her studio to benefit charitable organizations in her community:
For Halloween she offered a special
class as a fundraiser for the Autism
Society of NC; for Thanksgiving,
Ingram held a free class called Burn the
Bird asking each participant to bring a
non-perishable food to be donated to
Yokefellow Ministries.
Move2Melt offers more than 50
different classes each month. With a
friendly and skilled staff you have
healthy fun activities in a clean, inviting environment with one-on-one or
couple personal training sessions,
drop-in class sessions, once a week or
everyday, the schedule is up to you—
it’s fitness on your terms and on your
budget. Zumbawear, dance fitness
shoes, protein products and energy
supplements are available for purchase on site.
Zumba—what a positive,
happy, healthy way to break
into the new year!
Learn more: Ingram Johnson’s Move2Melt Studio
160 North Main Street, Mount Airy
www.move2melt.com (336) 755-6027
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DRY EYE
by Robert C. Campbell MD
ry eye is a problem with the
tear film due to lack of tears or
excessive tears evaporation.
This common problem with the tears
causes patients to feel burning, grittiness, redness, or ocular fatigue. If the
irritation gets more advanced, the eye
may actually water excessively in
response to the irritation.
Fortunately for the vast majority of
patients, dry eye is not serious and
does not lead to significant loss of
vision. I tell my patients with dry eye,
there is good news and bad news. The
good news is the conditions are never
life threatening and rarely vision
threatening; the bad news is it is not
easily eradicated. In fact, in most cases
if we can relieve the symptoms by
50%, we consider that a success.
There are many causes of dry eye. A
common cause is an aging or diseased
lacrimal [tear] gland that produces less
tears. Another cause is an impaired oil
layer of the tear film. Oil glands
around the eye produce an oil layer
that protects the watery tears from
evaporation. Abnormal oils allows for
increased evaporation of the watery
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• You can start off slow or at your own pace
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tears and cause the symptoms of burning and irritation. Abnormal tear oils
are often associated with skin problems such as acne, seborrhea, and
rosacea. Recognizing the important
relationship between the skin disease
and eye symptoms leads to consultation with the patient’s primary care
doctor or dermatologist for treatment
of the skin disease which in turn helps
the eye symptoms.
Dry eye will be made worse if we are
exposed to air currents of dry air such
as in an airplane cabin or near heating
and air conditioning vents. Some systemic medications like antihistamines
also lead to dryness.
Current research is also looking into
hormonal imbalance as a cause of dry
eye with promising new treatments for
more severe forms of dry eye.
Many milder cases of dry can be well
managed by simply instilling artificial
tears. For very mild cases, using these
drops several times a week may be all
that is necessary to help with the symptoms. For patients with more symptoms, the drops may be used up to nine
times a day. Lubricating drops are available over the counter and are quite
safe. Patients with oil gland problems
associated with underlying skin disease
will get relief of their dry eye symptoms
from treatment of the skin problem.
One of the most common causes of
patients having difficulty with contact
lens wear is dry eye. Fortunately most
patients can continue wearing contacts
by using supplemental artificial tear
drops, decreasing the number of hours
they wear contact lenses per day and
frequently replacing the lenses. Newer
contact lens materials have made great
strides in improving contact lens related dryness.
With all the research being done for
dry eye, we can expect multiple break
throughs in the next several years. In
the meantime, we can get relief from
over the counter lubricating drops.
Learn more by contacting:
Parkwood Eye Center
(336) 835-3400 parkwoodeye.com
177 Parkwood Drive, Elkin, NC
across from Hugh Chatham
Memorial Hospital
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A small sampling of the gluten-free products offered by The Yadkin Valley General Store
A Gluten-Free Diet
f you have experienced weight loss, bloating, diarrhea, gas, abdominal cramps,
changes in bowel movements, feeling fatigued and weak, you may be intolerant of gluten. Gluten—a protein that holds flour products together—attacks
the lining of the small intestine. The medical name of this condition is celiac disease. Gluten can effect people in other ways such as milder digestive disorders,
skin disorders, wheat allergies, autism and related disorders. Most folks have the
personal choice but for people who have been diagnosed with celiac disease, a
gluten-free diet is a medical necessity.
Gluten is found in wheat, rye, barley and other related grains but usually not in
eggs or meat though reading labels is vital to know if gluten is used in processing.
Guess what the breading for meats is made from? And watch those additives in
processed meat.
When patients totally eliminate gluten from their diet, the lining of the intestine
has a chance to heal. Others have noticed following a gluten-free diet helps them
feel better and have more vitality. Please consult your healthcare practitioner to
discuss whether a gluten-free diet is appropriate for your personal health and
lifestyle.
Removing gluten totally from your diet will be challenging. Life now means bidding bye-bye to bread as you know it: bagels, muffins, croissants, pizza, scones
and time to start appreciating rice cakes instead of crackers, rice noodles instead
of pasta, corn and rice dry cereal are good and rice and potato flour are needed
over wheat flour to be sure it is 100% gluten-free. Another grain, oats, was
thought to be allowed for those affected by gluten intolerance but the common
advice is to avoid or use caution.
There’s still lots to eat out there—just be advised when using frozen or canned
fruits and veggies to check for additives that might contain gluten. Keep an eye out
for ingredients in processed cheese spreads and flavored yogurts. Beer, dry soup
mixes, hot dogs, tomato sauces, nondairy creamers, some herbal teas, instant coffees, sour cream, ice cream, puddings, soy sauce or teriyaki sauce, “...even lipsticks,
vitamin or herbal supplements or prescription medications can contain gluten.”
Looking for gluten-free products? Yadkin Valley General Store in Elkin, (see ad
on page 19), stocks amaranth, arrowroot, buckwheat, corn, flax, flours made
from nuts or seeds, millet, potato starch or flour, quinoa, rice and rice bran, sago,
sorghum, soy, tapioca and teff when you need a gluten-free grain or starch. Keep
fresh fruits, vegetables, unsulfurized dried fruits, fresh meats, fish, milk, eggs,
cheese (except Roquefort), butter, beans, peas, cooking oils, tofu, soy milk, soy
cheese, almonds and other nuts, carob, corn/blue corn-meal and polenta are also
gluten-free foods to shop for. Phillip Lyles, owner of Yadkin Valley General Store,
has become some what of an expert on gluten-free food products and can offer
you advice and recipes to try.
I
Understanding
My Pain
Symptoms
Are Your Pain
Symptoms Hard to
Describe?
Dr. Leslie Horne
PAIN WORKSHOP
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If so, you are not alone. Many people with chronic pain conditions (pain lasting
more than 3 month) struggle to accurately describe their pain to their doctors.
It’s not easy. The pain may be simultaneously located in multiple areas:
• Pain above the waist such as neck, shoulder, chest and upper back pain
• Pain below the waist such as hip, buttock, leg and foot pain
• Pain on the right and left side
• And at every point in between
The pain may move around. Or it may seem like it is everywhere at once.
The intensity of the pain may also change from day to day. Some chronic
pain sufferers describe their pain as:
•Aching,
•Deep,
•Shooting,
•Radiating,
•Tender,
•Pins and Needles.
It can be frustrating for those who have chronic pain all over. This is especially true if they don’t know the source of the pain. Voices of undiagnosed pain
condition, “Sometimes you can feel like a prisoner in your own body.”
If Your Pain Is Both Chronic and Widespread, You Might Want to Ask Your
Doctor About Fibromyalgia—one of the most common types of chronic pain
conditions. It affects over five million patients in the U.S. alone. The defining
problem is chronic widespread muscle pain. Sufferers often have Fibromyalgia
symptoms such as fatigue and concentration/memory problems. Awareness of
Fibromyalgia has increased in just the last few years. Yet, for many, Fibromyalgia
continues to be a hard-to-diagnose condition. Research shows 92% of
Fibromyalgia sufferers have talked about their symptoms with a doctor. But this
discussion leads to diagnosis only 24% of the time.
Why does it tend to be so difficult to diagnose Fibromyalgia? One reason is
your doctor can’t see it on an x-ray or do a blood test. Instead, he or she relies
on your description of your symptoms and a physical exam. Also, many
fibromyalgia symptoms occur together with other conditions. Your doctor may
test you for these other conditions as well.
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“Your blood sugar is high again. You
have diabetes.” Ouch, that hurt, a brand
new diagnosis from the doctor. You
leave the doctor’s office heavy-hearted
with your new prescription for metformin. Your mind wonders. Does this
mean I can’t have sugar anymore? Will
I have to end up giving myself shots?
No more sweet tea? All this stress probably makes you want to console yourself with a piece of chocolate cake, after
you pick up your medicine of course.
And you’ll need a new meter to check
your blood sugar, starting tomorrow,
after the cake.
This feeling of denial is common
among diabetic patients, especially long
after the devastation of the new diagnosis is over. A blood sugar of 200 doesn’t feel so bad. So what’s the big deal
anyway? And if you swallow a few pills
a day, won’t that control it enough?
The answer is NO. Unfortunately, some
patients have to experience the consequences of this disease before they realize its significance.
Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disorder of the body that results in high
DIABETES:
A Not-So-Sweet
Disease
by Mary Souther, PharmD
blood sugar. Here’s how it happens:
You eat your biscuit for breakfast and
the carbohydrates get digested and
absorbed into the bloodstream as glucose. Your pancreas secretes a hormone
called insulin which grabs the glucose
to take it into the muscle, the liver, and
fat tissue where it is used for energy.
Insulin doesn’t work correctly in diabetic patients, so glucose levels build
up in the blood causing “high blood
sugar.” Type I diabetics don’t make any
insulin so they are dependent on daily
injections to manage glucose levels.
Type II diabetics may still secrete
insulin from their pancreas, but its
either not enough or it doesn’t work
properly, so too much glucose is left in
the blood. You measure this glucose
with your glucometer. Ok, back up,
you should be measuring this glucose
with your glucometer if you have diabetes. Hopefully you have a goal for
the glucometer reading. The American
Diabetes Association (ADA) states that
a fasting blood sugar should be 70-130
mg/dL. Up to 2 hours after a meal,
your goal should be 180. These num-
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bers should be discussed with your
physician because he may make your
goals more specific.
Not at goal? Does it really matter?
YES! The complications of diabetes are
serious business. You may experience
some symptoms such as frequent urination, extreme thirst, and increased
hunger but these are pretty insignificant compared to the long-tem complications. Elevated blood sugar levels
over several years can take a toll on the
body, affecting the eyes, the kidneys,
the blood vessels, and the heart.
Blurred vision can be an acute sign
of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) or
low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Vision problems are also one of the
most common long-term complications
of diabetes. Hyperglycemia affects the
small blood vessels surrounding the eye
which can lead to cataracts, glaucoma,
and retinopathy. People with diabetes
are 40% more likely to suffer from
glaucoma than people without diabetes1. Diabetes is the leading cause of
new cases of legal blindness in the
United States. In fact, diabetic retinopa-
thy causes up to 24,000 new cases of
blindness each year. Blindness! These
are not just words on a page. They are
real consequences of a devastating disease.
Another complication of diabetes is
nephropathy (kidney damage). Kidneys
are pretty convenient to have around.
They function to remove waste products from the blood. Diabetes accounts
for 25% of all patients with end-stage
renal disease and is a major cause of
death in Type I diabetics. The condition
progresses faster in patients with high
blood pressure. Once kidneys fail,
replacement therapy via dialysis or
transplant is necessary.
A third complication of diabetes is
neuropathy (nerve damage). Up to 70%
of diabetic patients experience mild to
severe nervous system damage. This
numbness decreases sensation and contributes to the progression of foot
injuries and infections. There have been
patients with diabetes who step on a nail
and don’t even realize it! Diabetic
patients should check their feet daily.
Schedule an appointment with a podia-
trist if you are having problems. Again,
this is serious business. Diabetes is the
leading cause of non-traumatic amputations. In 2004, there were approximately 71,000 lower limb amputations performed on diabetic patients. Damage to
the peripheral nerves and blood vessels
can cause other uncomfortable signs and
symptoms including leg pain, loss of hair
on the feet and toes, and gangrene.
Certainly life can go on with the loss of
your big toe or even your whole foot.
But is it really worth it to let your blood
sugar remain elevated without taking
control?
Finally, coronary heart disease is the
leading cause of premature death in
Type II diabetics. You generally don’t
hear people say “my grandpa died from
diabetes.” More commonly you might
hear “my grandpa died of a heart
attack.” I’ve heard it said people don’t
die of diabetes; they die of its complications. Two out of three people with
diabetes die from stroke or heart disease. It should be our goal to minimize
or eliminate any preventable risk factors for cardiovascular disease. These
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risk factors include smoking, high
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obesity. Some factors, such as family
history, are out of our control so we
need to take action where we do have
control.
It is easy to see why diabetes is a
frightful disease. The complications
can be extremely distressing to your
quality of life. They can even be fatal.
According to death certificate reports,
diabetes contributed to a total of
233,619 deaths in 2005.
The good news? Most of these
complications
are
preventable.
Diabetes is managed in three ways: 1.)
Diet, 2.) Exercise, and 3.) Medicine.
As you can see, a doctor is only really
needed for one of these three areas.
Diabetic patients can control their diet
by learning to read food labels. Know
how many carbohydrates you are consuming and try to limit it to 45-60
grams per meal. This means portion
control! Exercise should be made part
of your daily routine. Aim for 150
minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise. Take a stroll; ride a
bike, go for a swim; rake the leaves;
shovel snow. And finally, take your
medicine just as it is prescribed. Your
pharmacist is available to answer questions in this area. As with many other
hardships in life, living with diabetes
requires support. Gain support from
family, friends, and your community.
D-REX pharmacy offers a monthly
class for patients with diabetes called
“The Sweet Spot.” It is held on the
third Thursday of every month at 6pm.
There is no charge, and all diabetic
patients are welcome to attend. Feel
free to bring a friend. We discuss various topics related to diabetes, and participants are encouraged to exchange
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Stress Effects
EVERYTHING
Anna Hamby
Healthy Yadkin Coordinator
403 East Main Street,
Yadkinville
336-679-4203 ext 7689
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We all know stress; it creeps into our daily lives. These days many of us pass
it off as a normal everyday feeling, but stress may be affecting your health. You
may think illness is to blame for that nagging headache, frequent forgetfulness or
tired feeling at work. But sometimes stress is to blame. Indeed, stress symptoms
can affect your body, thoughts, feelings, and behavior. When you recognize common stress symptoms, take steps to manage them. Here are some common symptoms of stress: Headache, back pain, chest pain, high blood pressure, stomach
upset, sleep problems, worrying, restlessness, anger, lack of focus, overeating,
undereating, withdrawal, relationship conflict. Stress can show itself in other
ways too. Talking to your Healthcare provider about your concerns is always a
good idea. If you're not sure if stress is the cause or if you've taken steps to control your stress but symptoms continue, see your doctor.
If you have chest pain, especially if it occurs during physical activity or is
accompanied by shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, nausea or pain radiating
into your shoulder and arm, get emergency help immediately. These signs and
symptoms may indicate a heart attack and not simply stress symptoms. Never
ignore chest pain, always seek help.
Taking steps to manage your stress can have numerous health benefits.
Here are some proven de-stressors:
•Physical activity, even small amounts can have a big impact. Start with something
you know will be easy to keep up, even if it is just walking for 5 minutes.
•Relaxation techniques
•Meditation
•Yoga- Classes are available at your local YMCA, FitTV, or on DVD.
•Cultivate Healthy Relationships - We all need a good support system!
•Nutrition—Low fat and sugar diets, increased omega 3-rich foods can help.
•Good Sleep—Get your hours in! Also, try to wake up at the same time every
morning to get your body on a routine.
•De-Clutter
As with any change, to have the best chance of success, start small. Pick something
you know you can do everyday. Once it becomes a habit, build on that solid foundation. Making too many or drastic changes may be overwhelming and hard to
keep up. Set yourself up for de-stress success!
For more resources contact Anna at ahamby@yadkincountync.gov
or 336-849-7689
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winter weekends
planner
WAYS TO BEAT CABIN FEVER
January 22 Grab your coat, hat, sunscreen and comfy boots for
Piedmont Land Conservancy’s Skunk Cabbage Hike, Bethania
Wetlands, (Winston-Salem) 9a, for more information:
336-691-0088 or email info@piedmontland.org
January 26 is a Wednesday and who wants to cook mid-week?
Supporters of the Humane Society of Davie County are sponsoring their annual delicious Spay-ghetti Dinner at the Family Life
Center of the First United Methodist Church in Mocksville from 5
to 6:30. Dinner includes homemade baked spaghetti, dessert and
beverage. Take-outs are available. Donations accepted. All proceeds go the Humane Society’s spay/neuter program for Davie
County residents. 336-751-5214 or hsdc2007@hotmail.com
Cooleemee is just 13 miles northwest of Salisbury
and easy to find off Highway 601. It still has 360 of
the original mill houses in addition to the actual old
cotton mill. Its “new” museum, an authentic mill
house moved from its original site to become the
Mill Family Life Museum is a short walk to the Mill
Village Museum housed in the Zachary House.
There’s plenty of room to enjoy a packed picnic
or several nearby eateries in Cooleemee and
Mocksville. The River Park is an added junket with a
history of its own. Open Wednesday through
Saturday, 10 to 4, call 336-284-6040 for more information. Well worth the drive to see the history of the
NC textile industry.
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you get to sample cookies, too. The Hanes’ family’s
pottery is available in the lobby.
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Mark your calendar and start collecting your gardening gear, notebook
and pencil for the ADULT Education
Seminars planned at the Arboretum at
Tanglewood Park for 2011. January
19 starts off the year with Al Birch,
Master Gardener Volunteer, presenting a program on how he designed and
built a formal garden in Vancouver,
Washington. February 16, Craig
Mauney, Horticultural Extension
Agent, will demonstrate cleaning and
care for hand tools used in the garden.
Sharpening tools as well as tool safety
will be included in the class. Then on
March 2, David Bare, Horticulturist
with Reynolda Gardens, will present a
program on the Cottage Gardens at
Reynolda Gardens—a mixture of flowers, herbs and vegetables raised
throughout the growing season. All
programs are open to the public and
held in the Arboretum Office from
11am to noon. If you have any questions please contact Rachel Herring at
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O.Winston Link, “Abingdon Branch, Maud Bows to the Virginia Creeper, Green
Cove, Virginia,” 1956, Collection of Thomas H. Garver. (c) O. Winson Link Trust.
Photographs by O. Winston Link Bring the Romance and Mystery
of Trains to Reynolda House Museum of American Art
by Sharyn S. Turner
A
s steam engines were
about to fade from railroading in the late 1950s,
photographer O. Winston Link sought
to capture the nostalgia, mystery, and
symbolism they evoked of a rapidly
changing post-war America.
This spring, Reynolda House
Museum of American Art will host an
exhibition of photographs drawn from
the collection of O. Winston Link’s former assistant and agent Thomas Garver
and circulated by the Center for
Railroad Photography. “Trains that
Passed in the Night: The Photographs
of O. Winston Link,” will be on view
February 19 through June 19 in the
main gallery of the Babcock Wing. The
exhibition features 50 black and white
gelatin silver photographs, all printed
during Link’s lifetime and signed by the
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artist, and four photos of Link staging
his photographs.
In 1955, O. Winston Link (19142001), a commercial photographer in
New York City, travelled south on
assignment and spent an evening
watching the steam locomotives of the
Norfolk and Western Railway. The next
night he returned to make the first photographs of what would become a fiveyear, self-financed project to document
these disappearing machines. From
1955 to 1960, Link made more than 20
trips to Virginia, West Virginia, and
North Carolina to photograph the
N&W line. Winston-Salem, once an
important junction of the N&W and
Southern Railways Lines, is close to the
areas depicted in Link’s photographs.
Link’s haunting black and white
photographs depict the end of the era of
steam railroading in the United States
and the rural landscapes of Virginia and
North Carolina that these last trains
passed through. His evocative nocturnal
images are at once highly staged technical feats, nostalgic representations of a
disappearing way of life, and beautifully strange works of art produced during
the era of film noir.
These photographs did not receive
their first museum exhibition until
1983, almost 30 years after the first
image was taken. Since then, Link’s
achievements have received international recognition and his photographs
can be found in the nation’s premier
museum collections, including The
Museum of Modern Art, the J. Paul
Getty Museum, the Metropolitan
Museum of Art, and the Los Angeles
County Museum of Art. In 2004, the
planner
O. Winston Link Museum opened in
Roanoke, Virginia.
The exhibition will open with a
party for the general public on Friday,
February 18 from 7 to 9 p, featuring
live music, 1950s diner food, and a
cash bar. The main floor of the historic
house will also be open to visitors.
This event is free to members and students, $5 to non-members.
Among the many exhibition programs there are two lectures. The first
by Thomas Garver on March 1 at 5:30
p is titled, “They Worked While You
Slept: The Photographs of Winston
Link.” Garver is not only Link’s former
assistant, he is also the organizing curator of the O. Winston Link Museum in
Roanoke and author of “The Last
Steam Railroad in America.” He will
discuss the extraordinary lengths Link
went to in order to stage and create his
complex images.
“Taming the Monster: The
Shocking Surrealism of O. Winston
Link” is the title of a talk by Miles
Orvell, professor of English and
American studies at Temple University,
on March 29 at 5:30 p. Orvell wrote a
history of photography in the United
States for the Oxford History of Art
Series and studies the relationship
between visual culture and literature.
On March 26 from noon to 4 p,
Reynolda House will host the
Reynolda Junction Community Day.
This railroad inspired free afternoon
will feature admission to Reynolda
House and the exhibition, live music,
art activities for children, a documentary about O. Winston Link and his
photography, and artists painting on
the lawn.
“Trains That Passed in the Night:
The Photographs of O. Winston Link”
is organized by Thomas H. Garver and
produced in collaboration with the
Center for Railroad Photography &
Art (www.railphoto-art.org).
For more information, please visit
reynoldahouse.org or call
336.758.5150.
winter weekends
The new Yadkin
Cultural Arts Center in
downtown Yadkinville,
directly at the crossing
of Hwy. 412, running
east and west, and
Hwy. 601, running
north and south, is
worth the drive all by
itself but to plan making a day of it, enjoy
“Into the Wild—Birds
& Mammals” a free
photography
and
painting exhibit displayed in the Welborn Gallery, on loan from private collections.
The opening reception is on Feb. 4 from 5 to 7p. The exhibit continues
through March 27 in the Welborn Gallery of the Arts Center. “Artisans
Remembered,” an exhibit of artwork focusing on Yadkin County history will formerly open in Studio A & B from 5:30 to 8:30p on Jan. 28 and hang through
Feb. 28th. Volunteers from the Yadkin County Historical Society will tour on
Saturdays 10 to 4, Sundays 1 to 4 and by appointment. If you need more info call
336-679-2941. Hungry? There are 26+ eateries in the immediate area and a winery in every direction to tour/taste afterwards—Allison Oaks Winery is directly
across the street from the Arts Center—simply check out the Yadkin Chamber of
Commerce website or call 336-679-2200 for winter hours.
With gas prices going as they are, we are all looking for fun things to do that
won’t cost an arm and a leg for admission...the YV has some wonderful museums
charging only minimal admission fees so plan making a day of it by considering
the following museums.
Surry County has the Regional Museum in downtown Mount Airy—a nice
balance of clever exhibits including the newly renovated third floor geared specifically for youngsters’ hands-on activities, a lovely gift shop and up the road a few
steps, Andy’s town—full of gift shops, specialty stores and a wide selection of
eateries to choose from. Downtown Elkin has the deminiative Richard Gwyn
Museum of History, open by appointment, 336-835-3042 or 874-4772; it’s maintained totally by volunteers and is free for a tour. Elkin is becoming an art center
housing the Yadkin Valley Craft Guild, Foothills Arts Council and Main Street
fabric/art shops flanked by a couple of nearby restaurants.
Wilkes County can brag on its Heritage Museum charging a minimal admission fee, while the Old Jail and the Cleveland House have free admission. The
Heritage Museum is renowned for its Blue Grass and racing exhibits. A small gift
shop offers up local hand made items.
Rowan County has a history museum in the old court house, a super impressive building in its own right. Located in downtown Salisbury, you have a choice
of eateries and just a hop and skip down the road to the east, there is a super park
on the grounds of Spencer Shops where you can enjoy a picnic, tour the old
restored depot, engine repair shop, and transportation museum for free. The gift
shop is a nice experience, too. Watching the trains is free but if you want to ride,
there is a fee!
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WINTER MUSING
...the winter landscape is usually stark.
Little color is visible, the trees look
spare against the winter sky and yet
there is beauty to be found. The shapes
are clearly seen, here and there we see
evergreen trees, pines, magnolias, hollies with their red berries, cedars with
their blue berries, pyracantha and nandina bushes with their red or orange
berries. Then when the snow falls and
covers the unsightly leftovers from
summer, all is transformed to wintry
white. Have you really watched the
snow fall? Tiny flakes drift down, big
fluffy flakes fall rapidly and when a
really big snow storm comes one may
see the blowing, blizzard kind of snow
which quickly covers everything.
When I was a child my mother
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would make snow cream which was
just snow, milk, sugar and vanilla.
What a treat! I would fanaticize about
snow fairies. When the snow began to
melt and refreeze it sparkled like diamonds where one could see beautiful
colors in the melting droplets.
One year we had a really big snow.
The snow began falling early in the day.
When school was finally dismissed the
roads were covered. Our bus slid into a
ditch and became stuck. Fortunately,
there was a store nearby so we children
were able to stay warm. Some of the
older and bolder boys walked home.
After a long while my dad came driving the farm wagon pulled by our two
horses. Several neighbors rode home
with us. We knew all our neighbors and
everyone was glad that their children
got home safely. At that time there
were few telephones so communications were limited. Memories are a bit
ephemeral and one remembers in small
segments. I cannot remember how long
school was canceled nor do I know if
anyone became sick due to exposure. I
suspect that some of you may have similar memories.
I love the quiet time of winter. It is
a time of waiting, a time to savor reading and planning with a seed catalog, a
pad of paper and imagination. Usually,
I prefer to stay by the fire in winter,
enjoying quiet pursuits but when a big
snow falls, it calls me to come out and
explore. Everything is covered in this
beautiful blanket of snowy white.
When I walk I try to avoid making too
many disturbances. Often there are
tracks of a variety of wildlife which
include deer, rabbits, squirrels, wild
turkeys and assorted birds. As the sun
melts the snow, the tracks elongate and
change shapes. The pristine snow covers a lot of ugly.
I usually have several books begun
that I read concurrently. Currently I'm
reading Fall of Giants by Ken Follett
one of my favorite authors. There
is a stack of other promising reads
awaiting and there is always card making, scrap booking and baking to entertain me,
As we wait for the rhythm of seasons to turn to spring, enjoy your winter, stay warm and find something that
stretches your mind and brings you joy.
by Miranda N. Burgin
hen Marie bought her first
deviled egg plate twelve years
ago, she could never have
imagined that the purchase would lead
to
such
an
“Eggs-traordinary
Collection.” Marie is the proud owner
of over 700 deviled egg plates—718
and counting, to be exact!
This passion for collecting deviled egg
plates began when Marie and her husband Donald paid a visit to a small
antiques shop in West Jefferson. At the
time, Marie was making deviled eggs
twice a week for family gatherings and
was always in search of a reliable way to
serve them. At the antiques shop, Marie
spotted a deviled egg plate in the shape
of an elegant swan and was immediately captivated by its beauty. From that
moment on, Marie was hooked and the
madness of collecting began!
“People often ask me if I have a
favorite among by collection,” said
Marie. “I can’t choose one favorite
because there are just so many! Each
deviled egg plate is special to me but
the Swan plate that started my collection has never lost its appeal and is
among my most cherished pieces.”
No two egg plates in Marie’s collection are the same and she prides herself
W
“An Eggs-traordinary Collection”
on finding unique and interesting
pieces. Marie collects every kind of
deviled egg plate you can imagine. Her
collection features all shapes, sizes, and
motifs. Among these delightful pieces
are luminous vintage glass plates,
whimsical ceramic plates in the shape
of animals, and holiday theme plates
that bring joy to every season.
“I am amazed there are so many different ideas and designs for deviled egg
plates,” Marie went on to say. “The colors and patterns make me happy and
bring a lot of joy to my life.”
Marie’s unparalleled collection is
on display in her home where she has
her very own deviled egg plate room.
The collection is carefully numbered
and cataloged with journal entries that
help Marie remember where and when
each piece was purchased. Marie
records any special memories, stories,
or history associated with each plate.
One of the great joys of collecting is
the thrill of the hunt. Marie plans to
continue collecting with no end in sight.
She combs yard sales, flea markets, and
antiques stores, skillfully searching for
that perfect addition to her collection.
Marie’s passion for collecting continues
to take her on exciting journeys and
open doors of opportunity leading to
many unique experiences.
Marie shares information about her
deviled egg plates and interacts with
other collectors through her blog, eggplatelady.wordpress.com Her collection has been featured on TV news programs, in numerous regional newspapers, and has even garnered attention
from a national magazine. Marie
recently exhibited over 200 of her deviled egg plates at The Hiddenite Center
Lucas Mansion Gallery in an exhibit
entitled “Covered Dish, Family
Reunions, and Sunday Dinners.”
Just like countless Southern women
who have gone before her, Marie still
loves to prepare homemade deviled eggs
for her family, friends, and work colleagues. It is certain she will never again
have to search for a way to serve these
delicious traditional delicacies!
Marie believes collections should be
used, enjoyed, and shared with friends
and neighbors. If Marie could offer
advice to collectors it would be:
“Collect what you love and then pass
that joy along by displaying your collections so others can enjoy their beauty.”
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Our winners: The first correct guess winner drawn
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Runners-up receiving gift certificates from Yadkin
Valley General Store are R. H. Young, Pinnacle
and Kathy Ketels, Bermuda Run.
We were surprised how many readers like Brenda Campbell of King still use candle snuffers
to eliminate smoke and save fingers when extinguishing candles. R.H. Young remembers as
a kid lighting candles just to use a snuffer to put them out! Ima Foote’s daughter collects
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• 287 Holly Springs Rd.,
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4) 2136 Cloverdale Ave.
5) 4100 Cherry St.
6) 4975 Reynolda Rd.
7) 2602 New Walkertown Rd.
8) 902 Stratford Rd.
• Hwy. 421 & 601, Yadkinville
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44
A Baby Celebration
78
Added Touch Home Care
29
Allison Oaks Vineyards
62
Allstar Rentals
47
B & L Custom Jewelers
7
BeautiControl Products
23
Been Framed
11
Beth’s Hallmark
27
Better Homes Furniture
9
Bill Minton & Son Builders
60
Bridal Traditions
20,68,80 CMS Auto-Owners Insurance
2
Carolina Farm Credit
99
Carpet Warehouse
90
Carroll Memorials
24
Carroll Signs
10
Century Kitchen
23
Circle of Friends Yarn Shop
59
Cooke Rental
63
Craft Dry Cleaners
77
D-Rex Pharmacy
27, 41 Davie Jewelers
23
Diana’s Bookstore
47
Downtown Mount Airy
3
DreamSpace
50
East Bend Auto Clinic & Tire
23
Elk Pharmacy
13
Fackrell/Trivette Financial
89
Farmland Veterinary Clinic,P.A.
10
Flint Hill Vineyards
29
Frog Holler Cabins
51
Hicks Waterstoves
100
Hugh Chatham
Memorial Hospital
3, 22
Ivy Ridge Traditions
16
Johnson Granite, Inc
64
Jones & Jones Jewelers
81
K & V, Heating
24
Keller Williams Realty
14
Lewisville Drug Company
47
Mayberry Consignments
35
meg brown
27
Melody Square Mall
44
Mi-Mi’s Photography
17
Mrs. Hanes’ Cookies
78
Mobility Plus
87
Mock Beroth Tire Group
4
MorganStanley
Smith Barney
39
Mostly Local Market
18
Mount Airy Meat Center
73
Move2Melt Studio
81
Norman’s Clean up Shop
51
NC Forest Service
84
North Iredell Records
5
Northwest Hardware
and Appliance
48
Old Town Clock
Shop & Repair
13
Paint &Coatings, LTD
40
Pat Hutchens Art Gallery
25
Polka Dots
9
66
23
84, 89
99
65
65
37
6
22
33
61
36
26
53
59
10, 35
89
89
29
67
45
38
7
56, 57
79
76
19, 23
70
58
75
43
River’s Edge Design, LLC
Rockford Inn
Royall’s Soda Shoppe
S.H. Woodworking
Salvage Building Supply
Scenic Gifts
Scenic Outlet
Second Chance
Sedgewick Homes
Sew Welcome
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Shadow Springs Vineyard
Shiloh General Store
Shop 601
Smitherman’s Hardware
Southern Bride
Soyworx Candles
Speer Auctions
Tarheel Auto Glass
Teresa’s Carousel Cafe
The Mobile Jukebox
The Station on Main Street
Towne Gallery
Van Hoy Jewelers
Vienna Village Retirement
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Closing
Devotions
with Sandra Miller
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just as unique and personal?
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Will I have a body in heaven?
A man who had recently lost his wife was concerned that in heaven he
would not recognize her. “Will she have a face, as she did here on earth?”
he asked me. My response was yes, Jesus has a face and we will be like him.
Based on 1 John 3:2, I felt confident that I had answered correctly. That
was twenty years ago and since then I’ve had a lot of questions myself as
to the physical state of the spirit and soul when departed from the body.
The Apostle Paul wrote to the church at Corinth, stating if he were
absent from his body, he would be present with the Lord. We are triune
beings, spirit, soul, and body, and it is only the body that is left behind at
death. The spirit and soul of believers in Christ immediately depart to be
with the Lord in the “third heaven,” where God abides. God’s spirit is in
the earth today in the form of God the Holy Spirit, who indwells those
who trust in Yeshua (Jesus).
The question that plagued me for some time was similar to my friend’s
question: As spirits, will we have visible, recognizable bodies before resurrection? Paul instructed the church at Thessalonica not to be ignorant concerning departed loved ones. He explained that when resurrection occurs,
those spirits, who are in Christ (died saved and are present with him), will
reunited with their earthly bodies and be given glorified bodies. How can
they find remains that have returned to dust? And what about those who
have been cremated?
Some things are beyond natural understanding, but terms such as DNA
and genetic code, which were unheard of a century ago, are now being
used to release prisoners years after the fact, who were wrongly convicted.
Believe me, God has a plan and he is capable of finding any or seemingly
no remains.
That still didn’t answer the question as to whether I will recognize my
loved ones, if I go to heaven before I get my glorified body at resurrection.
And then it popped off the page one day as I was reading First Corinthians,
chapter fifteen. Paul explains, “There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body.”
After Jesus’ resurrection, he walked and talked with many people
before ascending back to his Father. Mary didn’t recognize him until he
spoke her name at the empty tomb. Jesus appeared to two men walking
toward a town called Emmaus. He went home with them and “took bread”
with them before he opened their eyes, so to speak, and they knew them.
Thomas refused to believe it was Jesus until he touched the scars in his
hands. The point being, Jesus had a physical “spiritual body” before he got
his glorified body.
On another occasion during Jesus’ earthly ministry, referred to as The
Transfiguration, two Old Testament saints appeared with Jesus on a mountain. Three of Jesus’ followers witnessed the event (Matt. 17) and recognized them to be Moses and Elijah. It is another phenomenon that, even
though they had passed centuries before, Peter, James, and John recognized Moses and Elijah without being told who they were.
So I feel the Scriptures adequately qualify that people in heaven have
bodies. But don’t expect to see them until you enter heaven in your spiritual body. “Now I know in part, but then shall I know even as also I am
known.” 1 Cor. 13:12.
Sandra’s book, “When Mountains Move” and Christian CDs
can be ordered by contacting her by email or writing to:
4324 Mt. Bethel Ch. Rd., East Bend, NC 27018
E-mail Sandra with your thoughts and comments:
sandram@yadtel.net
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