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beginnings with June Rollins
I t had been at least five years since my last outdoor festival. Maybe I
had been rained on one too many times. It doesn’t take much rain to
ruin watercolors and dampen one’s spirits. But when I got an e-mail
that the Stanly County Area Antique Dealers Association (SCAADA) was invit-
ing artists to join them in their Annual Antique Festival on May 15-17, I for-
warded the e-mail to my intermediate students.
It was a great opportunity. There was no booth fee, no commission fee and
they provided a tent. The only request was that participating artists be demon-
strating works that depicted the local area and/or festival.
I was glad when Janet showed interest. So far she had kept most of her work
hidden in her sketchbooks and I was eager for her to let them out. She had A Wonderful
developed an individualistic style of rendering architecture in pen & ink from
her own 4x6 photos, often showing a unique perspective.
In March I had told Janet in order to do the show she would need to have
Show
an inventory of about 8 to 10 local landmarks. Because of the proximity, I had
encouraged her to render scenes from Pfeiffer College and Albemarle.
I had almost forgotten about our conversation until near the end of our
April class, she quietly told me, “I did what you said.” I was speechless as she
Visit June’s website to
opened her sketchbook full of little masterpieces. Her discipline to do the work view her art gallery at
and desire to become a successful artist inspired me to help her prepare for the www.artbyjune.net
show.
We scanned images, cut mats, framed paintings, made note cards and loaded
my display racks into her van. Her husband and children, a great support sys-
tem, helped by bringing us lunch and loading and unloading the van
before and after the show.
We had great fun meeting the antique dealers and other artisans,
wood turners, quilters, weavers, caners, furniture and flute makers.
All the artists demonstrated and many offered hands-on learning
opportunities to the public.
I worked on graphite portrait renderings and Janet did water-
colors and pen & ink. We got to know each other better and both
sold a few things, which was nice.
The biggest thrill was when someone entered our tent, stood just
inches before one of her pen & inks and exclaimed, “That’s my
house!”
It was even more of a thrill when he bought it.
And yes, it rained. But as we’ve all been promised, there was a
rainbow. A rainbow of friendship, fun and community. Maybe I
won’t wait another five years before I do my next outdoor festival.
Enjoy the journey.
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A family-oriented festival
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Fun activities include a horseshoe pitching tournament, a cake bake-off, a youth fishing tournament,
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PEOPLE
Courtney Hawks, Young Golfer Extraordinaire

ourtney Hawks is the first girl to play competitive golf in Surry Community College’s, (SCC), history. That’s
C not all, she has had an extremely successful inaugural year winning a first place in her very first competition in
the fall of 2008 and then another first in this season at Bull Creek in Virginia. Does she mind being the only
girl on the team? “It took some adjusting,” she admits, “but it’s a lot of fun!”
When Courtney was a child and mom needed a babysitter, she would ride in the golf cart with her dad and grand-
father as they played. By fourth grade, she owned her own set of clubs! She played on the girls’ golf team all through
Forbush High School, earning Most Valuable Player, (MVP), twice.
Having taken lessons here and there, she states, “I like to use my own swing!” Her SCC coach, Tom Pendergraft,
has her lifting weights to build the most powerful swing she can get. Courtney plays three times a week, either put-
ting, chipping and/or hitting range balls at Silo Run or the SCC campus course at Cedar Brook.
Named MVP this year at SCC, Courtney is majoring in elementary education, maintains an A/B average and wants
to continue playing golf through the next three years of college. It’s still too soon to know which college will offer her
some golfing advantages.
With her life pretty much wrapped around the sport of golf, she is working at a local golf club in addition to her
studies and golf competitions so time for extra hobbies and activities is limited but she is still involved with her church,
won’t turn down an invitation to play badminton and is looking forward to being in her big sister’s wedding!
This writer knew from the get-go it would be difficult to write in a neutral tone about this young lady after know-
ing Courtney all through her elementary school years. While collecting all these accolades with her golfing wins, she
remains refreshingly determined to play golf with the same warm, friendly and positive manner, as I remember.
PEOPLE
Chad Eller, King of Barbeque

had Eller is a man of many talents, it’s just his nature to pas-
C sionately study whatever holds his current interest. He claims to

have “a rapid cycling hobby disorder!” Two years ago, after
innocently grilling wings on his porch, Chad packed a charcoal grill,
pop-up tent and traveled to Smoke on the Mountain in Galax,Virginia,
for his first BBQ competition. Other competitors helped him unpack,
set up, shared cooking secrets, well, he was smitten with the world of
competition BBQ and his ribs won third place in amateur. Chad has
studied with three-time world BBQ champion, Myron Mixon and
pulled together a team called Cue-Tang Clan. In 2008, Chad earned
first place and entry into the professional division.
In 2009, the team went back to Galax to compete against some of Chad, left, standing with Myron Mixon,
the country’s best pit masters. Cue Tang Clan didn’t make finals but three-time BBQ world champion.
judges were impressed with the rookie team’s performance. Myron
took first place in whole hog and pork shoulder to win the top prize—a handmade banjo and entry into the 2010
world championship. Cue Tang Clan will be in Charlotte September 12 at the Blues Brews/BBQ Competition. Chad
says, “Cooking BBQ is just a good time regardless but our goal is to hurt some of the big boys’ feelings.”
“The cooking technique is what creates great BBQ, not the sauce,” says Chad. Yet he’s quick to point out having a
good sauce certainly doesn’t hurt! He prefers to use apple and hickory wood over propane and charcoal. His wife,
Jory, is a beekeeper, so you won’t be surprised to learn he uses a premium sourwood honey in his barbecue sauce.
Cooking apples and onions in a little bacon grease is another sauce secret.
Chad considers himself a hobbyist using his BBQ time for relaxation—time away from phones and computers. “I
truly love to cook; it’s a fun thing and I want to keep it that way so I have no plans of catering!” As a park ranger at
W. Kerr Scott in Wilkesboro for nine years, Chad studied at Wilkes Community College and Gardner-Webb for a busi-
ness degree. He went back to utilize his love of the out-of-doors, now doing environmental education with youth.
He is passionate about chess, playing with the Wilkes Public Library’s chess club. By the time he retires, he would
most like to be known as the King of BBQ—I don’t know about you, but I’m waiting for an invitation to dinner!
PEOPLE A nn Sizemore appreciates
her upbringing in the
Yadkin Valley, “I love the
family environment.” She’s a perky, age-
less, energetic person who genuinely
cares for every person she comes in con-
tact with—and forget a single name? It’s
not likely. Her constant smile and confi-
dent manner are her trademarks and
reflect a woman whose strengths lie in
her spiritual being.
With over 30 years invested in her
health career, the last 16 in an
optometrist’s office, Ann continues to
reach out to help others and it seems
almost everyone knows her. “There are
always needs if you just look.”
She and husband Michael were mar-
ried in Union Grove Baptist Church and
have been active members for the last
three decades. Involved in the church’s
Women on Mission, Ann helps with a
monthly community outreach such as
fixing a meal for the EMS stations in her
area. She still works full time and man-
ages to use an annual week for mission
work with World Changers. Traveling
with youth for almost 20 years to vari-
ous U.S. states, Ann works with as many
as 40 lively teenage boys and girls doing
anything to help a community in need.
“To see the energy and love these kids
have for God energizes me!” says Ann.
This year’s trip took them to Nova
Scotia to spread the word of a newly
established area church. The rewards are
plentiful she’ll tell you in a heartbeat as
she talks of the many new friends
accrued through her church work.
On the weekend, the Sizemores like
to cook together—good, old traditional
Southern foods. Ann is a bird feeder and
truly loves to travel especially on sea
cruises claiming Bermuda is the #1 sce-
nic destination. When she tires of ocean
breezes, it just may be north to Alaska!
People make life fulfilled for Ann—
her husband, family, friends and clients.
Her soft voice remains calm and patient
no matter how many clients are in the
office or how many times the phone
Ann Sizemore, a career of people rings and make no mistake, she’s the one
folks turn to for advice, she is the office,
for the people.
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APPLE RECIPES Cookbook Collector in Nana’s kitchen
Marilyn C. Wells
Family and Consumer
Agent
N.C. Cooperative
Apples Spell Good Health Extension
Yadkin County Center
A rcheologists estimate the apple tree originated

around 6500 B.C. between the Caspian and
Black Seas. The first settlers to the American
colonies brought apple seeds with them. Governor Endicott
of the Massachusetts Bay Colony is credited for growing the
first apple tree from a seedling according to the reference
library of International Apple Institute. The first apple crops
in the New World were harvested from trees planted by the
Pilgrims in Massachusetts, and by the colonists at
Jamestown in Virginia.
Apples are one of the most universally available fruits as
well as one of the most nutritious. Apples are eaten primari-
ly for their enjoyment but they are also important for over-
all good health as the old saying goes, “An apple a day keeps
the doctor away.” A medium apple provides about 20% of
your daily allowance of fiber, potassium, pectin (which low-
ers cholesterol), plus vitamins A and C and antioxidants.
They are a low fat fruit with no cholesterol or sodium and
only contain around 70 to 90 calories per apple.
To store a large amount of apples, find a cool, dark, airy
location where they can be checked occasionally for signs of
spoilage. Improper storage will result in a mealy apple with
brown cores. Short term storage would be 1 to 2 weeks in
the refrigerator in plastic bags to prevent shriveling and
transfer of odors. Apples ripen 10 X faster at room temper-
ature and 5 times faster at 40° than at 32°.
Don’t limit your use of apples since they can be prepared
in many different types of dishes from soup or salads to
dessert. The following recipes will provide a new twist to an
old favorite. Enjoy N.C. apples!
Apple Red Cabbage Deluxe
½ sml. head red cabbage
1 lge. apple, unpeeled and cored
1 sml. onion
2 T. butter or margarine
Apple Chicken Salad 1 T. brown sugar
½ c. fat-free yogurt ¼ c. vinegar
¼ c. orange juice 1 t. caraway seed
½ c. apple jelly, melted ½ t. salt
¼ t. salt Dash pepper Apple Cheese Soup
1 T. lemon juice Cut cabbage into small wedges, 1 can (10 ½ oz.) condensed cream of
3 c. cooked chicken, diced remove core. Coarsely chop cabbage, chicken soup
2 c. finely sliced celery apples, onion. Melt butter in heavy 1 soup can milk
3 apples, unpeeled and diced skillet. Add chopped vegetables and 1 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
½ c. pecan halves, (grapes optional) remaining ingredients to melted but- 2 tart apples, diced
In a large bowl, mix yogurt, orange ter in skillet. Cover, cook over low 1 t. instant onion
juice, melted apple jelly, lemon juice. heat, stirring occasionally, until veg- 1 t. sugar
Add chicken, celery, apples. Toss gen- etables are almost tender, about 10 Combine all ingredients in
tly to coat all pieces. Season with salt, min. Uncover, cook, stir until cabbage saucepan. Stir over low heat until
chill until ready to serve. Sprinkle is tender, about 1 to 2 min. Serves 6. cheese melts and until apples are
with pecans and grapes. Serve on a tender. Serve hot. Garnish with dairy
bed of romaine lettuce. Yield 8 serv- sour cream and additional grated
ings of ¾ cup each. cheese. Makes 3 servings.
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Microwave Baked Apples

2 medium apples
4 T. favorite fruit preserves
2 T. apple juice
Peel the top 1/3 of the apples and
core them. Arrange in microwave-safe
baking dish and fill with preserves.
Pour juice in bottom of dish and
cover with vented lid or plastic wrap.
Microwave on High (100%) for 4 to
5 min. or until apples are tender.
Sugarless Apple Pie

6 c. peeled, sliced tart apples
1/3 c apple juice concentrate
2 T. quick-cooling tapioca
1 t. ground cinnamon
1 (9-inch)unbaked pastry shell
1/4 c. chopped walnuts
Combine the first four ingredients; let

stand for 15 min. Stir and pour into
pie shell. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake at
425°F for 15 min. Reduce heat to
350°F; bake 40 to 50 min. longer or
until apples are tender.
You’ll find more of Marilyn’s

apple recipes in the
foodsandflavors
section of yadkinvalleyliving.com
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Home of the “real” Moravian cookie that’s
hand-rolled and hand-cut (no machines)
Mrs. Hanes’ Moravian Cookies is located in the country on land that’s been in
my family for over 150 years. The bakery sits in my father’s old cow pasture and
we live next door in the house that my great-grandfather built in 1840. It’s a
beautiful drive out to the country where our welcome is warm and our cookies
are great. We’d love to share our history and cookies, so come visit!
Evva Hanes
P.S. —Try some samples straight from the oven!
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dessert tray
Taffy Apple Custard
2 T. plus 1/4 c. soft butter, divided
4 Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled, sliced, about 4 c.
2 T. caramel ice cream topping
1/2 c. dry roasted peanuts • 1 1/4 c. sugar
4 eggs • 2 T. all-purpose flour
1/1/2 c. buttermilk
1 t. vanilla
Cooking spray
Topping:
2 T. butter • 1/4 c. rolled oats
2 T. all-purpose flour • 1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
Jan Kelly of the
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it’s sweet, it’s tart, and it fits into any Stir in apples, cook until tender, about 6 min. Gently stir
autumn table decor! in caramel topping, combine well. Spread apple mixture in
prepared dish. Sprinkle with peanuts. Beat together sugar,
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beating well after each, blend thoroughly. Beat buttermilk,
vanilla, blend well. At low mixer speed, stir in flour, blend
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Yadkin Valley Living Magazine contributor, Christine
Greene is sharing her lovely mother and one of her
well known recipes. “Connie Spicer, native of Wilkes
County, was born in 1920 and is a cook extraordi-
naire,” says Christine. “She became ‘mother’ to seven
siblings at the age of 16, after her mother died when
her youngest sister was 18 months old. Anytime she
takes her pecan pie to a church or social event, some-
one will ask for the recipe she is graciously sharing
with our readers!”
Connie’s Pecan Pie

1 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. corn syrup
3/4 stick margarine, melted
4 eggs, beaten
Pinch of salt
1 to 2 t. vanilla extract
1 c. chopped pecans
2 sml. pie shells, unbaked
Combine sugar, corn syrup, margarine.

Add eggs, vanilla, pecans and mix thoroughly.
Pour into pie shells. Bake at 375° for 30 to 40 min.
Freezes well.
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discover the treasures of Downtown Elkin
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Meet Local & Regional Authors

at our store during the
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Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival ~ Introducing
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Look for Yadkin Valley Living Magazine at the Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival. We’d love to
hear about your favorite recipes! We’ll have gifts and copies of the magazine to give away.
Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival

13th Saturday, September 26
Annual 8:45am until 5pm
Historic Downtown Elkin
Festivities begin Saturday morning with the

Great Pumpkin Weigh Off
Divisions include
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Registration 8am • Weigh Off 9am
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PLEASE,
NO PETS
in Nana’s kitchen
by Christine Greene
emember the old adage, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” That
R phrase is still popular because research shows that apples may provide a
“whole body” health benefit. The Washington Apple Commission, claiming
their state grows 6 out of every 10 apples grown, reports apples, high in antioxi-
dants and flavonoids, can lower blood cholesterol, improve bowel function, reduce
risk of stroke, prostate cancer, type II diabetes, asthma, and possibly decrease the
risk of other cancers and heart disease.
Keeping a bowl of red, yellow, or green apples in Nana’s kitchen provides a
delicious snack for grandkids while contributing good nutrition for those growing
bodies. A medium apple has only 80 calories and contains 5 grams of fiber, about
20% of the amount recommended daily. Apples aid digestion and can promote
weight loss. Dentists say apples are the perfect teeth cleaning and whitening tool.
Consider sharing the above information with grandkids as you prepare some
simple apple recipes. Children can learn to use various tools in the kitchen with
these recipes. When cutting apples, the metal tool that makes apple wedges is fas-
cinating to them. I remember when Emma, now 8, was younger she could hard-
ly push with enough of her weight to make the cutter go through the apple. Her
sister Olivia had done it, so she was determined to do it also. Much safer than
using a knife, it is also a time saver when you need wedges, or if you want to chop
You’ll find more apple recipes from apples for a recipe. The stainless steel hand chopper is another tool children can
Nana’s Kitchen at yadkinvalleyliving.com learn safely under your supervision.
An educational field trip in our area is to take grandkids to the Horne Creek
Farm in Stokes County off the Hwy. 52/Pinnacle exit where an apple orchard
with heirloom varieties has been established. The Brushy Mountain Ruritan Apple
Festival in Wilkes County is a favorite event. Websites for the
US Apple Association and the Washington Apple
The best MEALS begin Commission are full of studies showing the “whole body”
health benefits of apples. Have you had your apple today?
Remember, “An apple a day….”
Apple Cinnamon Pockets

1 med. apple, peeled, finely chopped
½ c. applesauce
Ronnie’s 1 t. cinnamon, divided
1 tube (7.5 ounces) refrigerated biscuits
CME4HAM 1 T. butter, melted
2 T. sugar
In large bowl, combine apples, applesauce, and ½ t. cinna-

with W.G. White Sugar Cured mon; stir to combine.
Country Ham from Separate biscuits (10); roll each into a 6-inch circle on a
floured surface to prevent sticking.
Place biscuit on greased baking sheet. Put a heaping table-
Ronnie’s Country Store spoon of apple mixture in center of each. Fold in half,
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top of each biscuit.
Delicious
It’s time for
Bake at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve warm.
Mountain Grown Apples Note:
Add ice cream or top with a confectioners sugar glaze.
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We’re a participating winery in the
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visit our web site for details
Come taste and enjoy our award winning
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Shopping Center
Sun 2 to 5 or by appointment
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Visit our homeplace nestled among century-old oaks
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Tour and learn the history behind this family farm.
featuring our own:
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Salem College, hosts wine tastings,
and consults with restaurants on
their wine lists.
www.bruceheyethewineguy.com
Mid-Life Crisis or
Merely a Change in Lifestyles
by Bruce Heye
The Wine Guy
hy would a successful transportation executive and an ele-
W mentary school teacher living in Omaha, Nebraska decide

to invest in and work full-time in a winery in Yadkin
Valley? Chuck and Jamey Johnsons’ story explains the reason.
When he was on his 167th flight in one year, Chuck began think-
ing of what he could do that would give him a better lifestyle. Since
Jamey had grown up in Advance, NC, they were familiar with the
rapid development of North Carolina’s wine industry. Being in the
wine business looked very good compared to Chuck’s constant travel-
ing and long hours away from home, so the Johnsons made their first
decision: to investigate what would be involved in owning a vineyard.
In January, 2005, they took the first step and purchased a 47-
acre piece of property in Hamptonville, in southwestern Yadkin
County in the Yadkin Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA). In
2008, this area would also be named an AVA designated as Swan
Creek. After the property purchase, things began to move very fast.
They hired contractors to prepare the land for a vineyard, a tasting
room as well as creating a lake on the property. They planted their
first vines, followed by more the next year for a total of 10 acres
under vine.
Instead of making the large cash outlay for a winery building and
all of its expensive equipment, Chuck and Jamey negotiated with
Laurel Gray Vineyards to enter into a joint venture to own and oper-
ate a custom-crush venture called The Yadkin Valley Wine Company
(see Yadkin Valley Living, 11/07). The Wine Company also hired
Kent Egon Smith as winemaker. When the time came to decide on a
name for the vineyard, the Johnsons chose Shadow Springs.
With all of this wine business underway, they moved from
Omaha to North Carolina along with their two teenage children.
After purchasing grapes from several local vineyards, they had their
wine made at another local winery so that when they opened the
operation they would have wine to sell. Their 2006 vintage had over
1,300 cases ready for sale, but first more work awaited. They need-
ed to tend their grape vines and work for the next year’s harvest. On
the 10 acres they have Chardonnay, Viognier, Seyval Blanc and the Views of the winery: top to bottom, from the front, back,
red varieties of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit inside. Lower: Chuck and Jamey Johnson
Verdot and Chambourcin. While all of this was going on, the vineyard anytime to inspect their vine and will receive a
they were designing and constructing the tasting room and bottle of wine from that vine each year in the program.
completing the lengthy paperwork for bonding. All of this Shadow Springs also hosts special You Are the
took until mid-2008 when they officially opened the tasting Winemaker evenings where each participant can blend dif-
room of Shadow Springs Vineyard. ferent grape varietals to their own liking. Winemaker Kent
The resulting tasting room is spacious with a large tasting Smith will, on the spot, prepare a bottle of wine to your spe-
bar. Made from trees cut on the property, the tasting bar and cific request, corked and labeled so each participant goes
the paneling use woods selected for their uniqueness to cre- home with a custom-blended wine of their choosing. With
ate a focal point in the room. Stairs lead down to a large tast- these creative ideas and its attractive surroundings, Shadow
ing room, which they call the “Legacy Room.” Designed to Springs is a welcome addition to our wine scene.
handle large groups of tourists, this room is fully equipped Chuck and Jamey seem to be very happy with their new
for special events and business conferences. This room plus lifestyle. They put in the long hours that all vintners do, but
the adjacent large patio are also available for wedding recep- they seem especially well adapted to the hospitality aspects
tions and other large parties. of the wine business. Jamey has the responsibility for the
In 2007 Shadow Springs produced about 1,600 cases of tasting room while Chuck handles all the other details. He
wine and had enough grapes from the 2008 harvest to make often thinks back to his days in the corporate world when he
about 2,200 cases. Chuck says, “We want to be known as a would simply call an associate to perform any needed task
winery that has a wine for everyone.” They currently offer performed. Now when Shadow Springs needs some work
five varietal bottlings, three blended wines, and a wine made done, “Chuck, the boss” delegates it to “Chuck, the associ-
from strawberries called Shortcake. They also produce a ate.” Despite the hard work, the family seems to be enjoying
wine blended from their red wines plus a small amount of the opportunity to have Chuck around more.
dark chocolate, creating quite a delicious dessert wine.
Shadow Springs displays a very well-thought-out opera-
tion with the layout geared to visitors and special events. The Shadow Springs
Johnsons have also created two unique wine programs. The 5543 Crater Road, Hamptonville
first is an Adopt a Grapevine program where anyone can 336-468-5000 • shadowspringsvineyard.com
adopt a vine for one or more years. No manual labor is One of the vineyards of the Swan Creek Wine Trail
required for anyone entering the program, but they can visit
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Celebrating the Wines Easy Tips for
of the Yadkin Valley Saving Energy &
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Saturday, October 17
Here are a few tips to use to ensure
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Downtown Yadkinville its best capability.
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Children’s Activities 2. Open blinds and curtains to allow
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can’t decide if my children love or hate me! Two years ago for my birthday,
I they gave me two German Shepherd puppies. This Christmas, they gave me
beekeeping equipment. Since I love the dogs and am very excited about learn-
ing the hobby of beekeeping, I’ll take it as a sign of Love!
After receiving a starter beekeeping kit, which included a telescoping top,
inner cover, 10-frame “Dove-Tailed” hive body, frames, foundation, pins,
entrance reducer, veil, gloves, smoker, bee brush, hive tools, feeder, book, and
DVD, I began calling and reading all I could about beekeeping. The Yadkin
County Extension Service connected me with Steve Underwood. A 30-minute
appointment morphed into two hours with lots of confusion. I was pretty sure I
would single handily wipe out North America’s bee population. Reading First
Lessons in Beekeeping by Keith Delaplane, pamphlets, and asking lots of questions
began to ease my mind and prepare me for a cool, foggy morning in April when
I made the trip to Brushy Mountain Bee Farm to pick up two 3-pound packages
of Italian Bees. I had spent the winter months setting up two hives and was hop-
Debbi Hoover ing they would like their carefully thought out and set up new home.
Following my two pages of notes, I misted, banged, uncorked, covered, and fed
Debbi is the owner of D&F Catering
those Italians. Could Italians actually be happy in the foothills of North Carolina?
and the Victoria House in East Bend.
Per instructions, I was not to go back in the hives for two weeks. To help curve
She can be reached at
my bee interest, I read The Secret Life of Bees and watched the movie. This was
(336) 699-2269.
sure going to be a simple, but complicated continued on page 64
teve Underwood, co-founder of ed in recent years to a darker honey, the Research Triangle; son Tristan is
S the Wilkes Beekeepers Association,

(WBA), and other members, share
their expertise in an early spring, usual-
more minerals yet is still good for cook-
ing. “In exceptional summers, when
sourwood trees are in full bloom, the
currently getting an electronics degree
at Wilkes Community College, prior to
joining the Navy.
ly in February, 4 to 5-week course on humidity is just right, bees produce The WBA will be at the Brushy
beginning beekeeping, ending with a what some say is the finest honey found Mountain Apple Festival in October. It
day in the “bee yard.” anywhere in the U.S.,” says Steve. Due
A third generation Navy man, he to the recent drought, he is quick to
retired from the military in 1989 and point out, “We have not seen that gold-
was a “Mr. Mom” until his wife, en treasure for some time.”
Nancy, finished up her Navy tour. As a Now classified more as a hobby,
wildlife marine biologist, Steve was a Steve is a walking text book on keeping
research assistant at the Virginia Beach bees. “You use all your senses when
Steve Underwood, A Master Beekeeper!

Marine Science Museum. working with bees. If you hear a ‘roar,’
Steve and Nancy craved a rural envi- you don’t enter their turf; if you smell
ronment for their children and found an odor like bananas, the bees have sent
30 acres in Wilkes County. Steve’s a warning sign; watch movements to
grandfather had kept bees in Elizabeth determine their reaction and if you dis- hosted the NC Beekeepers Association
City, NC, so one of the first investments regard their warning signs and try to of over 500 participants this year. WBA
was five stands of bees that soon grew touch, ouch!” will have spring honey, creamed honey,
into 300 hives and the creation of Ridge Steve spends lot of time doing out- hopefully some sourwood honey, as well
Apiary. Nancy, also a realtor, is a bee reach to civic groups, schools, and garden as a full-size bee cage large enough to
keeper as well and the Underwoods clubs to promote bees and enlighten folks hold a beekeeper and a full hive of bees.
were selling 400 gallons of bulk spring about the overuse of pesticides and its The cage is screened so people can
honey a year, mostly to bakeries. effects on bees and all beneficial insects. watch the beekeeper work his hive, up
Currently Steve is working full time It isn’t a surprise with his marine close and personal. Steve says there are a
as watershed manager for the Yadkin biology background, he would find sat- large number of beekeeper associations
Soil and Water Conservation District. isfaction in raising and selling African throughout NC. Just check with your
He has parred his hives to 50. Cichlids, a colorful tropical fish. county extension agency to get started in
Customers’ tastes and trends have shift- Daughter Elizabeth is a botanist in the wonderful world of honeybees!
crafts
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that’s what Wannitta Brown says about
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The girls at Sewingly Yours talk about
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much stress with home and job. But
women also like to socialize. That’s where Top left to bottom: Sewing and socializing during one of the classes at Sewingly Yours.
Sewingly Yours comes in. Here a group of (L to R): standing in front of a T-shirt quilt made at Sewingly Yours, Wannitta, Teresa and Sue,
women get together to learn an art, talk, the smiling faces behind the store. Picking fabric for a project from a wall filled with choices.
relax and laugh out loud. Teresa, relates Don, in the service department. Brenda RothrockP, works on the quilting machine.
how their clients, while sewing, “loose
track of time.”
And there are so many things to cre-
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TV programs like Project Runway,
where you can be the designer and cre-
ate your own orignal clothing. Quilts
are very popular. From taking T-shirts
and turning them into quilts or making
a treasured Memory Quilt out of grand-
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The
Ghostly
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By Katie Parry
R.G. Absher is a well known folklorist, storyteller and

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Heritage Museum through Downtown
Wilkesboro. As presiding Board Chair of
the Museum, he has served as Vice With these
President of the Overmountain Victory
Trail Association, and is Chairman of the Two Piece Tops
Wilkes Save Our History Committee. by Great
Now Absher has published Ghosts
of the Yadkin Valley, a collection of
Cavalier
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ries from many of the area’s National versatile
Historic Register sites. The rolling hills
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Public Library on October 29. See the
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So many wonderful NC fruits and vegetables are
in season during autumn. Most children love apples
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are available. Gather the kids and visit a local grocery
by Tavi Petree store or farmer’s market to collect as many different
types as you can. There are still you-pick’em apple
Tavi Petree has a BA in Psychology, orchards for a day of fresh air and a picnic. Create a
MA in Teaching and teaches fourth questionnaire to fill out as the kids taste each apple
grade at Mount Olive Elementary with the name, color, taste description and texture.
School in King. Taking notes about each apple will help youngsters to
remember their most and least favorites. After all the
Fall Fun with KIDS

apples have been tasted, create a tally chart to see
which apple is everyone’s favorite and least favorite.
From here, graphs can be created to brush up on
those math skills. I love to incorporate food into writ-
all and the beginning of school is such a refreshing and exciting
F time. One can’t help but reminisce about school when you see
those school supplies appear in stores. Students and teachers are
eager to get to know one another and start off a brand new year.
ing as much as possible—nothing gets children more
excited than eating, at home and in the classroom!
Bring together a variety of fall favorite eats such
as pumpkin and sweet potato pies, muscadine grapes,
Some of my greatest memories are of my elementary school Fall
cider, just anything that is in season and let the kids
Festival. School festivals and fundraiser are so important to support
taste, taste, taste. After each tasting, get them to write
your school as the state continues to slash the education budget. Your
a descriptive paragraph about the food experience. I
child’s school will be more than willing to involve you in ways to
always tell them to pretend the audience to whom
help at festivals and fundraisers! Children can help too by making
they are writing has never heard of the item they are
bake goods and passing out fliers in the neighborhood. The main goal
writing about. This helps kids to think out of the box
with details.
I hope you and your family take some time to
Compassionate enjoy all the local school and community fall festi-
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fall festivals, fairs and events
September
Sep.4-5 Daniel Boone Days, Fri. Boone Symposium, 10-3,
Sat. music, food, period craftsmen, admission, Robert
Morgan, Randell Jones, danielboonedays.com, Boone.
Sep. 5 Shiloh General Store/Bakery Open House/Customer

Appreciation Day, BBQ, crafts, Free pony, wagon rides, ice
cream, Amish food samples, 9a, 336-468-4789,
Hamptonville.
Sep. 24 - 27 Mayberry Days Festival of Mount Airy
Sep. 5 Cruise-In, Free music: “Jim Quick & Coastline,”
1-800-286-6193 visit www.mayberrydays.org.
4 to 9:30, 336-374-2353, Downtown Pilot Mountain.
Sep. 12 Art and Faith Festival, Brookstown United
Methodist Church, 9 to 2, breakfast & lunch available,
Sep. 26 Yadkin
bake sale, fish fry, live music, artists working,
Valley Pumpkin
336-945-3029, Winston-Salem.
Festival, Historic
Sep 12 Walmart Nestle/Purina Adoption Day, 10 to 2. Downtown Elkin,
Visit Mocksville Walmart to see Humane Society pups 8:45 to 5, Free,
available for adoption, learn about the Society & its music, crafts,
programs, enjoy great give-aways from Nestle/Purina. food
and GREAT
Sep. 12 BOOKMARKS, Downtown pumpkins!
Arts District, 9:30 to 5, 336-526-1111.
Sep 12-13 Winston-Salem Air Show,
Smith Reynolds Airport,
336-470-9477.
Sep. 14-19 Stokes County Fair, at

American Legion Fairgrounds, a
community service provided by: King
American Legion Post 290 & King
American Legion Auxillary Unit 290
King, 336-983-3608
Sep. 18-19 PilotFest, art, craft, food

vendors, music and fun, 336-368-
1183 or 336-368-2808,
Pilot Mountain.
Sep. 19 Music for Mutts to benefit
Animal Rescue of Stokes Co., 12 to 6,
Central Park, live music, pet costume
contest, pet portraits, micro-chipping,
miniature horse cart rides, auction,
50/50 raffle, pizza, King
animalrescueofstokescounty.com.
Sep. 19 Apple Fest ‘09, Historic
elers
Davie Jew
Bethabara Park, Free, 10:30 to 4:30,
apples, music, apples, period crafts
and sutlers, apples, food including for Mocksville 336.751.3747 (next to Peebles)
the first time, paw-paws, and apples! Clemmons 336.766.1800 (next to Mi Pueblo)
September 12 and 13 in Stokes County
StokesStomp is the Stokes County Arts Council’s fundraiser in celebration of
the arts and community. It’s located in the positively beautiful and cool Moratock
Park along the banks of the Dan River in mountainous Danbury. Saturday’s
parade opens the event with music from high stepping, fingersnapping high
school bands, multiple stages for music and dance, kids’ area, art and craft demos
and vendors, farm grown produce, lots of good food, rubber duck and
canoe/kayak races. Lou Reid and “Carolina,” “Grasstown” with Alan Bibey, and
Stokes Allstar Jam are feature attractions. Unique to other festivals, 2006 and
2007 StokesStomp Festival music is available on CD for $12 ea., both years for
$20. CD proceeds assist Stokes Junior Appalachian Musician Program in King
and Danbury. Contact Eddy McGee, director of SCAC, 336-593-8159.
Largest Off-Road and ATV Racing on Sep. 26 & 27
The Moose Racing Yadkin Valley Nearly 1,500 competitors and several of the wildest racing action in years. On
Stomp Grand National Cross Country, thousand spectators are expected. Racers the ATV side, Chris Borich is still on top
(GNCC), race is coming back to Yadkin include top international pro-racers who of the points, winning six of nine rounds
County on Sep. 26 and 27. Founded in make a lucrative living, reigning in six-fig- of racing so far. On the bike side, Josh
1973, the 13-round championship is one ure salaries and endorsements, as well as a Strang, an Australian, and Paul Whibley, a
of the most physically demanding sports share of a $130,000 prize purse and over New Zealander, are in an epic battle for
in the world. The grueling three-hour $3 million in contingency and bonus the first place. Charlie Mullins, from
GNCC races lead as many as 1,800 riders money. GNCC offers classes for amateur Ohio, is the top American in third.
through tracks ranging in length from riders of all skill and experience levels. The ATV pro-classes compete in a two-
eight to 12 miles. GNCC events are tests Four-wheeled ATVs will compete through- hour national on Sat. and the bike pro
of both survival and speed. This race out the day on Sat., Sep. 26, and dirt bikes classes compete in a three-hour national on
through the Yadkin County woods serves will race on Sun., Sep. 27. Riders can sign Sun, starting both days at 1p.
as round 10 of the 13-stop Can-Am up at the track. The amateur racer entry To get to the track: I-77 to Exit 73A
Grand National Cross Country tour. fee is $40. to Highway 421 South. Go 10 miles to
The event takes place in NC wine coun- Spectator passes run $15 for the full Exit 256, the Unifi Industrial Road. Turn
try thus the origin of the name “Stomp.” weekend, with pro-pit access and pro- left, go 1.2 miles to end of road. Turn
For spectators this custom-built race track autographs at no additional charge. On right on old US-421. Go 2 /10 mile, turn
features tight woods and promotes close both Sat. and Sun., youth riders race at left on Myers Road. Go 1mile, race track
racing as riders roar over and through hills, 8a, beginner riders race at 10a, and top is on the left. The Yadkin Chamber will
jumps, water, mud, rocks, trails, an old amateurs and pros race at 1p. be there with an information booth. For
house and of course, a creek jump! This year’s series has provided some queries: 336-679-2200.
Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival Set for Sep. 19

The Yadkin Arts Council is an old hat at host- crowd-pleasing Yadkin Valley Idol contest
ing a harvest festival. The first festival in 1976 offers local talent the chance to compete for
was dubbed The Sunbonnet Festival, named cash prizes.
after board member Nancy Davis’ new slatted All day-live music on two stages, food ven-
sunbonnet. The name changed but the intention dors, displays of local crafters skilled in quilt-
remained the same: To provide the people of ing, basket weaving and more, plus a kid’s area,
the Yadkin Valley a day of free entertainment! huge shade trees and an antique tractor show
Susan Lyons says “Martha and the promise everyone will find something to please
Moodswingers,” the popular jump, jive and at this year’s festival.
jazz band, is this year’s headliner act. Catch The festival runs from 9 to 4:30 in downtown
their performance of music from the 30s and Yadkinville, a quick drive off Hwy. 421. Call
40s on the main stage at 1p. Just before, the Susan at 336-679-2941 for more information.
fall festivals, fairs and events
October
Oct. 3 Sonker Festival, Edwards-Franklin House, sonker: strawberry, peach
cherry, for a small fee and free music and flatfooting! 336-786-6116, Lowgap.
Oct. 3 Cruise-In, 4 to 9:30, Free music: “Fantastic Shakers,” 336-374-2353,
Downtown Pilot Mountain.
Disney is pulling out all the whis-
Oct. 3-4 Dark Mountain Challenge, 6 hrs. of biking/paddling in the Kerr Scott tle stops and taking its show on the
Reservoir terrain, Brushy Mountain Cyclists Club, bmcc@bmcc.us road with a spectacular immersive and
interactive 40-city train tour including
Oct. 8 Dark in the Park, Historic Bethabara Park, Halloween band concert, a 3D sneak peek of film footage from
wagon rides, carved pumpkin-lit trail, Free, 5:30 to 8, 336-924-8191, the upcoming movie “Disney’s A
Winston-Salem. Christmas Carol.” Starring Jim Carrey
Oct. 9-11 43rd Autumn Leaves Festival, old-time/bluegrass music, food and and directed by Academy Award®-
crafts, Historic Downtown Mount Airy/Mayberry Mall, 1-800-948-0949. winning filmmaker Robert Zemeckis,
“Disney’s A Christmas Carol” opens
Oct. 10-11 Harvest Festival, Ronda, 336-835-9463. in theatres November 6 in Disney
Oct. 16-18 Salisbury-Rowan Quilters’Guild Quilt Show, Salisbury Civic Center, Digital 3D™ and in IMAX 3D®.
$5, Fri.-Sat. 10 to 6, Sun. noon to 4, meet Mitch Yelton. Featuring four custom-designed
vintage rail cars full of behind-the-
Oct. 17 Cornshucking Frolic at Horne Creek Living Farm, 10 to 5, period scenes attractions, entertaining
demonstrations, music, wagon rides, $3 donation, food available, demonstrations, and fun activities, the
336-325-2298, Pinnacle. tour will pull into the North Carolina
Transportation Museum
Oct 17 Humane Society Doggie Jog & Family Fun Day, Lake Myers RV October 9-11.
Campground, 64 West, outside Mocksville, full day of family & pet oriented Learn more at www.nctrans.org.
activities, blessing of the animals at 10, doggie jog at 11, music 11 to 6, free
boating on the lake, local fire, police vehicles/personnel, pet demonstrations,
much more! Registration forms available, Events/Humane Society website:
www.davienchumane.org
Oct. 22 Woodland Medicinals with Jeanine Davis, Shirley Recital Hall, Salem
Fine Arts Center, Salem College, 7p, Free, 336-917-5313 or 336-721-2600,
Winston-Salem.
Oct. 24 Black Walnut Festival, Historic Bethania, 10 to 4, Free, artists, crafts-
men, Brunswick stew to buy, Fiddle and Bow Society perform, BAKING
CONTEST form: townofbethania.org, Terry: 336-922-0434.
Oct. 25 Ghosts, Goblins & Miss Gertrude, Free, 5 to 7, Historic Gertrude There are two more special reasons to
Smith House, storytelling, refreshments, 1-800-576-0231, Mount Airy. visit the N.C. Transportation Museum
this fall.
Oct. 29 Author/book signing, R.B. Absher, Ghosts of the Yadkin Valley, Yadkin Always a family favorite,
County Public Library, Free, noon, bring a bag lunch, library supplies beverage September 25-27 and October 2-4
& dessert, 336-679-8792, Yadkinville. Thomas and Friends will chug into
Oct. 30 FISH FRY, New Philadelphia Moravian Church, 4440 Country Club Spencer during Day Out with
Rd., 4:40 to 7:30, A/$7.50, Kids 6-12/$3.50, benefit mission trips, jwyn- Thomas.
nepsm@triad.rr.com Winston-Salem. How about an Autumn Train
Excursion? The museum is offering
Oct. 31 Halloween Concert, Hanes Auditorium, Salem Fine Arts Center, Salem a day trip by train from Spencer to
College, Free, 8p, 336-721-2600, Winston-Salem. Charlottesville, Virginia on October
Oct. 31 - Dec. 31 “Now/Then: A Journey in Collecting Contemporary Art at 31. Or from Spencer ride to Asheville
Wake Forest University,” Reynolda House Museum of American Art, genl. on November 1. For seating informa-
admission fee, 336-58-5150, Winston-Salem. tion or to purchase tickets call 704-
636-2889 or visit www.nctrans.org.
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20th Kingfest October 3 and Polish sausage.” The entire family
can celebrate the King community spir-
Deanne Moore of the King it on Oct. 3 from 10 to 4 in Central
Chamber of Commerce challenges you Park at 302 Kirby Road. Kids can com-
to “imagine a cool, but sunny autumn pete in a Youth Fishing Tournament,
day with lilting strains of traditional Scarecrow Contest, Olympics, paint
melodies wafting on the air; the smell pumpkins, play in the Inflatable Village
of newly fallen leaves mingled with and a Little Folks area. Free shuttles
aromas of sizzling barbeque, hot dogs and the NewBridge trackless train will
be available all day. Enjoy Heritage
Real life is sometimes Crafters, tour the 18th century
Spaenhauer cabin, pitch horseshoes,
stranger than fiction, cake bake-off, live music by “Greater
Love Quartet,” “New Country Grass,”
“Taylor Vaden,” and “The
Brylcreems,”a classic car cruise-in, lots
of crafts and food! For information:
336-983-9308.
Enjoy crafters at Kingfest.
October 3 & 4 for the 30th Autumn Jubilee

There’s fun and activities on Bringle Ferry Road at Dan Nicholas Park in Salisbury
from 10 to 6 on Oct. 3 and 4.
Heritage Village Crafts offers demonstrations on soap making, pottery, basket
weaving, blacksmithing, slate carving, stained glass and more. In addition there will
be over 140 handcrafted vendors on site. Stage shows and live music, running from
10 to 6 on both days, will feature “The Alabama Blues Brothers,” ventriloquist Steve
Brogan and the production of “Too Much Sylvia,” and more.
Chow down on chicken and dumplings, BBQ, turkey legs, Greek cuisine, old time
hit and miss ice cream, plus regular festival fare.
Activities for kids and adults include the log sawing contest as well all the regular
park rides on land and water! Other centers feature reptiles, wildlife and a petting
barn. We can’t forget the Carolina Puppet Theater, magician Buddy Farnan and new
this year, “The IntrACTive Theater of Jef.”
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National Public Lands Day on October 10
Kerr Scott Reservoir is hosting National Public Lands Day on
October 10 from 8 to 4. You are invited to help plant trees, build trails,
clean up litter from 8 to 12 and as appreciation have a free hot dog
lunch and a free special commemorative patch. Registration begins at
7:30. This will be a Boy Scout Camporee on Fri. and Sat. nights. Enjoy
snakes, fish, archers, pine wood derby exhibit, a bee cage, bring a book
for book exchange and walking shoes for re-enactor guided tours of a
section of the Overmountain Victory Trail plus period craft displays.
Call Park Ranger Chad Eller to register: 336-921-3390.
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BETTER QUALITY. BETTER SLEEP. BETTER LIFE

Taste the Thrill:
The Dixie Classic Fair
Creates Years of
Memories
by Lauren Robinson
ach year, the Dixie Classic Fair, the second largest agri-
E cultural Fair in North Carolina, brings new and old

memories alike to Fairgoers from across the Piedmont
Triad and Northwest North Carolina. Those memories are
created from watching the nightly fireworks display, cheer-
ing for your swiftest swine at the pig races, eating your first
funnel cake of the season or tasting a new blend of wine.
But from the business and exhibitor side, the same memories
are also enjoyed by the Fair’s concessionaires, exhibitors and
contest participants. And this year’s Dixie Classic Fair’s
theme, Taste the Thrill, ties in one of the most beloved fea-
tures of the Fair – the food.
Celebrating its 127th year, the Fair will host a variety of
contest participants, concessionaires, vendors and exhibitors
from all over the region. New recipes will be attempted to
gain new followers, tried and true recipes will be craved by
loyal fans and some recipes will never make it to the mouths.
Stephen “Smitty” Smith, of Smitty’s Apples, will be par-
ticipating for the 20th year at the Dixie Classic Fair. Since
1989, the family-owned concessions business has been serv-
ing everything from apple dumplings and apple chips
topped with hot caramel to their famous fried apple pies and
apple cider to visitors from all over the region. “It’s pretty
cool to see customers who keep coming back year after year
to get their apple creation of choice. We’ve met a lot of good
people over the years,” he said.
Asked about what apple product is the crowd favorite,
Smith replied, “I think the fried apple pie is the crowd favorite
with apple dumplings and cider tied for a close second.”
exciting time.” Cromer enjoyed the
experience so much, he entered two
more carrot cakes in the following years
and took home champion and second
place respectively.
In 1995, Cromer joined the team of
judges for the special foods contests.
“After participating in a few contests, I
really wanted to become a judge. It’s a
whole new experience, but something
I’ve been enjoying for the past 14
years.” Throughout his judgeship,
Cromer has seen some family favorites
as well as interesting combinations.
Last year, Cromer had the pleasure of
tasting his first collard green cake. “It
was actually pretty good considering
the main ingredient,” he said. “The
Smitty’s Apples go through roughly hour to press all of the apples. entrant did a great job of blending dif-
3,000 apples per Dixie Classic Fair sea- For Baxter Cromer, professional ferent spices and fruits to complement
son. Juice apples are used for the cider cook by day and current special foods the bitterness of the collard greens.”
and various other peeled apples are judge during the Fair, “It’s about the However, the fun doesn’t stop at
used for the other products. “We use an thrill of the competition. I entered my delicious foods and drinks. The Dixie
antique apple press for the cider,” said first contest when I was 22 years old Classic Fair also offers numerous con-
Smith. “It’s one of the few in the having never baked a thing in my life,” tests, entertainment performances,
world.” said Cromer. “I decided to dust off my rides and attractions. Livestock super-
In fact, the apple press usually gath- Winston-Salem Jaycees cookbook and intendent at the Fair, Josh Sell, has been
ers a crowd due to its unique design selected a recipe for carrot cake. After attending the Fair for the majority of
and ability. For a day’s worth of cider, mixing some additional ingredients, I his life. “Since I was a child, I’ve always
roughly 30 gallons, it takes just one actually won the contest. It was a very continued on page 65
Dixie Classic Fair and the Mid-Atlantic Southeastern Wine Competition

You have the opportunity to see hand-stamped and use a punch card to duced in NC.” At the 2008 Fair, a
your neighbor or a neighboring vine- taste products. Wine cannot be pur- 2006 Chambourcin won Gold and
yard as well as the state’s largest chased at the Fair. 2007 Pickshin White and Red Dirt
wineries compete with their products. George K. Denka says Shelton Rose won Silver. In 2009, Kelly takes
The Dixie Classic Fair is sponsoring Vineyards of Dobson will be entering a new Petit Manseng and Cabernet
the Commercial and Amateur Wine wines into the competition its seventh Sauvignon into the ring. SCC
Competition and Display to encour- year. During that span, Shelton’s Viticulture and Enology students will
age, stimulate and enrich the reputa- wines have been awarded 15 Bronze, be pouring Surry Cellars wines on
tion of Southeastern vineyards and 25 Silver, 33 Gold medals and 6 Best Oct. 7, 5 to 7p, while presenting an
wineries that produce wines of out- of Show or Best of Class awards. “We overview of the college program for
standing quality. The uniqueness of are entering our first ever Sparkling fair attendees.
this competition gives credibility to wine and first ever Malbec into com- This is Childress Vineyards’ fifth
the NC wine industry and its future. petition this year,” notes Denka who year at the Dixie Classic. With 30
Each winery may enter as many has witnessed the continued growth Golds, 34 Silvers and 22 Bronze
entries in as many classes as they of the Dixie Classic Fair and considers medals from the Fair so far, winemak-
determine. Two bottles of each entry it an integral part of the agricultural er Mark Friszolowski is taking a new
must be sent—one for judging and the industry in this part of the state. muscadine, Fountain of Youth. “The
other for display. Judging results will Molly Kelly, winemaker of Surry Dixie Classic Fair has been very sup-
be made by October1. Community College’s Surry Cellars portive of the NC wine industry, par-
All vineyards may participate in Wine brand is excited about a second year ticularly of the Yadkin Valley AVA and
Tasting in the Yesterday Village Wine of competition at the Fair, “...a great it’s a special event we at Childress
Pavilion, Oct.2 to 11, 5 to 9p. IDs will opportunity for folks to be intro- Vineyards look forward to participat-
be checked at entry. Visitors will be duced to quality wines being pro- ing in each year.”
A Really GRAPE Celebration
2009
or a fun-filled autumn day, the Yadkin County Chamber’s
F Yadkin Valley Grape Festival in Yadkinville is free and open

to the public on October 17, from 11 to 5, including fam-
ilies with children! Meet and greet the talented folks who are bot-
tling quality table wines while enjoying wonderful live music,
winetasting and sales, great food and chili from the Chili Cookoff
plus non-wine beverages, a kids’ area, and specialty vendors.
The increasingly popular tradition of newly made wooden picnic tables and
planter benches from Forbush High School carpentry students provide lots of sit-
ting and eating opportunities around the event plus you can buy one or more of
these items (Note: Speak for them early on!) and take them home with you at the
closing of the festival.
Yadkinville is easy to find via the direct route of Interstate 77, directly off
Hwy. 421 on the marked exit. The intimate setting of downtown Yadkinville
offers the perfect venue to visit with over 20 pouring wineries and vintners from
the Yadkin Valley and Swan Creek AVAs. Surry Community College of Dobson
will be on hand to pour their Surry Cellars wines and to oblige Q & A for poten-
tial vintners and/or to increase your wine appreciation, courtesy of the Viticulture
and Enology personnel.
Also, the traditional complementary souvenir wine glass comes with each tast-
ing ticket; $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. If this is your inaugural wine event,
know you must bring appropriate age identification for wine tasting. Please no
coolers and for the safety of your dog and other visitors, please leave your pet at
home. You’ll find lots of free parking and chauffeured golf carts to help transport
you and your purchases.
Visit www.yvgf.com or call the chamber at 336-679-2200.

To learn more about the Chili Cookoff call SunTrust Bank at (336) 679-8866.
To see additional scenes from last year’s Grape Festival,
just visit yadkinvalleyliving.com.
Photos top to bottom: Many of the wineries bring new vintages for you to
sample at the festival as did Brenda Doub with Flint Hill Vineyard’s Syngery.
Van Coe from Stony Knoll Vineyard’s pours one of their wines. Visitors to the
festival can register to win gift packs of wines, as did this family with visiting
members from Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
your pet’s Good Health with Robin Brock, D.V.M.
t is ironic that I am writing an article for an anniversary
I issue of Yadkin Valley Living the same weekend I am

attending the thirtieth anniversary of my experience at
Governor's School. (Please ignore the fact I just let on too
much about my age) An added joy to my anniversary expe-
rience is having some of my old school buddies as guests in
my home for the weekend. When you live with lots of ani-
mals, preparing for guests often includes changes for your
pets.
Dogs usually do fairly well with strangers. They are very
social animals. They generally welcome new members into
the pack as long as there is no tension between the new
arrival and the pack leader. Their pack mentality tells them
if you (as the leader of the pack) are OK with the person,
they should be OK as well. (Here is another reason for obe-
dience training to make sure YOU are the pack leader and
not your dog.)
Robin Brock, D.V.M. If you have a dog that tends to be fearful of strangers,
then house guests may be stressful for the dog. Fearful dogs
can sometimes bite when backed into a corner. This situa-
PETS AND HOUSE GUESTS tion could be especially dangerous if your guests bring small
children with them. If your dog is fearful of strangers and
has been known to bite when fearful, then it would be best
to keep your pet away from your guests while they are vis-
iting. This may involve confining him to another part of the
house or even boarding him in a kennel.
Overly friendly dogs represent the other end of the spec-
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on their leg all the time, some guests may find them offen-
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Carriers too much attention. Try to stay attuned to your guests. If
Strollers, you perceive they have had enough, it may be time for some
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Cats tend to be less social than dogs. Even though they live
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it’s about the quality of life I’ve changed. to strangers much more slowly (if at all) than dogs do. Many
cat owners report their cats simply dis- certain animals. Don’t insist they hold
appear when guests arrive. That is OK the snake if they don’t want to hold it.
so long as the cats can still have access to Also, be aware that animals can sense
their food, water and litter box. For this when a person is afraid and this makes
reason, it is best to place these items in a the animal more anxious. If you have
private area of the house but NOT in animals that don’t interact well with
the guest room. Moving these items just strangers and might bite or claw, don’t
before the guests arrive doesn’t work be coaxed into letting your guest inter-
well either! Cats need time to get used act or pet the animal. Guests injured by
to the new locations. your pets can strain friendships and
For those cats that don’t follow the could even lead to legal action and
anti-social rule, it is possible to have severe hardships (including having to
the same problem seen with over be destroyed) for your pets.
friendly dogs. If you have a cat that Having pets is a joy to many of us.
constantly wants to be on your guest’s Sharing those pets with your guests can
lap and your guest gets tired of it, it also be a joy. Keep the interests of both
may be time to take your guest outside your guests and your pets in mind.
for a while. Although there are certain- Give them room to interact while still
ly exceptions, cats don’t tend to take allowing each a place to get away when
confinement as well as dogs. Once they have had enough. By making the
again, if your guests absolutely hate
having cats around, it might be best if
visit enjoyable and not stressful to
either pets or guests, everyone will
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Flu season is right around the corner!

Make sure you’re ready!
Yadkin Valley Pharmacy will begin giving the SEASONAL
flu vaccine beginning the first of October.
We will start taking appointments the first week in October.
Call the pharmacy in late September for more information.
We have 3 pharmacists who are licensed

to give the SEASONAL flu vaccine.
We accept Medicare, most Medicare Part D plans,

and Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC insurance for flu shots.
Bring in your insurance cards with you to the pharmacy.
Licensed Pharmacist:
207-A Ash Street, Yadkinville
Melinda Childress, PharmD
(336) 677-5000 • 1-866-340-0189
David Schomberg, RPh email: yvrx@yadtel.net
Jennifer Anderson, PharmD Monday-Friday 8:30-5:30
Saturday 8:30-noon
WELLNESS
North Carolina and Diabetes
by Anna Hamby
Nearly 1 in 5 North Carolinians has diabetes or is at high risk of developing

it. The CDC is now predicting 1 in 3 children will develop it in his/her lifetime.
Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in NC costing $5.3 billion dollars annu-
ally, including medical care, lost productivity and premature mortality.
What exactly is diabetes? It is a chronic condition in which the body produces
too little insulin or can’t use the available insulin efficiently. Insulin is a hormone
vital to helping the body use digested food for growth and energy. Type 1 Diabetes
results when the body fails to produce insulin, that’s 5 to 10% of Americans. Type Healthy Yadkin Director Anna Hamby
2 Diabetes results from insulin resistance combined with relative insulin deficien-
cy—the diabetes diagnosed for the bulk of Americans with diabetes. Gestational
diabetes can result if the insulin resistance exceeds the body’s capacity to make
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WELLNESS
A s the flu season rapidly
approaches this fall, there
are some key things you
need to know in order to protect your-
self from this epidemic. According to
spread? The flu is an infection of the
upper respiratory tract, caused by the
influenza virus. It mainly spreads from
person to person through the droplets
of coughing and sneezing from infected
may have stomach problems or diar-
rhea.
What is the difference between the
H1N1 or “swine” flu compared to the
seasonal flu? There is a slight difference
the Centers for Disease Control and persons. in symptoms between H1N1 and the
Prevention (CDC), each year about 5- Typically adults can spread the flu seasonal flu. H1N1 can cause more
20% of the US population develops the one day before they even show symp- symptoms of nausea and vomiting, and
flu, more than 200,000 people are hos- toms and up to five days after showing more shortness of breath and coughing
pitalized, and 36,000 people die from symptoms. This can even be longer in in older adults. With the seasonal flu, a
flu complications. This year is expected children or people who do not have fever occurs immediately, whereas with
to be worse, especially because a new good immune systems. the H1N1, it does not occur until later
kind of flu, known as the H1N1 or What are the signs and symptoms of in the illness. However, there are many
“swine” flu is spreading rapidly world- the flu? Most people will experience safety measures you can take to protect
wide, and this virus is known to cause a body aches, tiredness, coughing, sneez- yourself or your children against the flu
more serious sickness than usual. ing, headache, fever, sore throat, runny or from others who have the flu.
What is the flu and how does it nose. While others such as children
If you’d like to know more about flu shots

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What you need to know
their information on page 56 in this issue
Yadkin Valley Pharmacy,
207-A Ash Street, Yadkinville,
about the Flu
(336) 677-5000 by Jennifer Anderson, PharmD, MBA
1-866-340-0189.
and Hillery McKnight, PharmD Candidate
Get Vaccinated! The 2009-2010 vaccine will protect against the three most
common influenza strains. Even if the vaccine’s strains do not match with com-
munity strains, it will still reduce the severity of the illness and flu complications.
This year’s vaccine will not protect against H1N1, but the FDA is continuing to
work on developing a vaccine that protects against H1N1, and this vaccine will
be available soon.
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WELLNESS
If It’s Natural,
It Must be Safe
and Actually
Work, Right?
Well, Not Always!
A s your local pharmacist, I hear the following statements several times
a day: “I saw some product in the newspaper today that said it
would cure my arthritis” or “My friend told me that she takes “only
natural supplements” instead of her prescription medications to help with her dia-
betes. It must work because she told me
by Keith Vance, PharmD
it would and she is still alive.”

Both comments are definitely well-
intended by good folks who are looking
for a solution to their problem.
However, many often make the
assumption if a supplement is available
in the store or in the pharmacy there
are assurances it works, it is safe, and it
is of at least acceptable quality. They're
often surprised to find out these assur-
ances do not exist.
Supplements are regulated more like
food than like drugs. Before a prescrip-
tion drug reaches the market, the man-
ufacturer must conduct research to
determine both safety and effectiveness.
Manufacturers of dietary supplements
do not have this requirement. Dietary
supplements can be marketed without
research on safety or effectiveness. In
fact, the burden of proof is on the Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) to
prove a supplement is UNsafe, before
that product can be removed from the
market.
Since dietary supplements do not
have to demonstrate evidence of effec-
tiveness before they are marketed, there
are restrictions on what claims can be
made. Dietary supplements are not legal-
ly permitted to claim they treat, prevent,
or diagnose any medical condition.
However, you may see supplements
state: “Supports a healthy immune sys-
tem,” “builds strong bones,” “main-
tains bowel regularity,” or “a good
source of vitamin C." These statements
stop short of saying these supplements
cure or provide specific improvement
of a condition, but strongly imply that
they do.
So how do you know if a supple-
ment will actually work for you and is
safe to take? First of all, you need to
specifically know what the supplement
actually does. Does it help prevent dis-
ease or improve symptoms? For exam-
ple, many men will take Saw Palmetto
because it makes claims to improve
prostate health but there is no reliable
evidence saw palmetto can PREVENT
prostate disease. There is only evidence
it can help decrease symptoms in peo-
ple who already have prostate disease
(i.e. BPH). There are many supple-
ments still on the market which have
proven to be ineffective, just not
unsafe. In today’s economy, why spend
money on something that does not
even work?
Secondly, you want to ensure a
product is safe and is of good quality.
One way you can do this is to ask your
pharmacist or other health care
provider before you start taking a sup-
plement. It is very important if you are
considering taking a supplement you
discuss it with those who partner with
you in your health care. You definitely
need to verify that a supplement does
not interact with other medications
you take or that it will worsen a condi-
tion you already have. For example,
garlic can interfere with how other
medications are broken down for use
by your body and Echinacea is in the
same plant family as ragweed and can
cause allergic reactions in people who
are also allergic to ragweed. You do
not find this information on the label.
Some supplements definitely have
their place in improving your health.
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an an apple a day really keep
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the doctor away? Autumn is
passing quickly and North
Carolina has provided us with plenty
of delicious apples to feast on. If you haven’t ventured to the mountains to
collect a supply of the fresh crisp apples and picnic in the crisp fall air, you
are missing something great.
Nothing beats a delicious homemade apple pie in the fall. My mom always
made them with a homemade crumb crust. Certain family members have been
known to take more than their apple-a-day dose of those pies. Of course, one
should always bake an extra.
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all-purpose cure for loneliness, anxiety, depression and,
of course, hunger.
Considering the apple, use it to build strong, support-
ive relationships with your family and friends. Share your
apple. Whether our birth families fit us well or not, we
can build families of friends. We can use the apple or the
apple pie or another simple connection to strengthen our
extended family.
So can an apple each day keep the doctor away? Eaten
outright, the apple will certainly not hurt your physical
health. Enjoyed in the form of apple pie, the effects may
soothe the soul. But it does take more than an apple to
preserve your health.
If you are serious about keeping the doctor away, take
your apple with an otherwise balanced diet. Add to this
regular hand washing;
• a flu shot;
• a yearly check up;
• regular exercise.
These things will take you far. Sure, the check up
involves the doctor. But to keep from needing the doctor
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continued from page 32 continued from page 52
Debbi Hoover & Bees Dixie Classic Fair
hobby. liked going to the Fair,” he said. Sell honors from a series of colorful ribbons
Throughout the next month, I has been judging livestock competi- and some placings earn premium checks.
checked on the bees weekly and pro- tions for more than 15 years. As one of the main features for
vided them with sugar water. You know “The best part of my job is meeting Fairgoers, competitive entries range
a caterer would have to feed them different people and seeing familiar from vegetables and cattle to jewelry
something! After the two week do not faces from year to year,” he said. “I and wine. Contests typically draw
disturb period, I suited up, got the don’t really consider it work; it’s just more than 3,500 entrants and over
smoker ready, and entered the hive. I one big family reunion.” School Day is 25,000 exhibitors each year.
actually still had bees and they were Sell’s favorite day of the Fair. “There’s On the Fairgrounds, there are more
beginning to draw out the foundation. nothing like seeing the young kids com- than 70,000 square feet of exhibits
I also saw both of my queen bees. ing through the Fairgrounds and watch- offering livestock, poultry, educational
Through the spring and summer, I have ing the amazement and wonder in their booths, fine arts and crafts, hobbycrafts,
checked on the bees weekly. When eyes as they see all of the animals.” food preservation, homemaking, pho-
flowers began to blossom, I stopped Among the competitions are various tography, antiques, flowers and nation-
feeding and by July, all eight lower breeds of beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, al cooking competitions. The Dixie
frames in both hives were full of honey. swine, poultry and pigeons, flower Classic Fair also features horticulture
The next supper was added so the bees arrangements and plants, fine arts and exhibits which include fruits, vegeta-
could continue to make honey to sur- crafts, written essays, decorated wreaths bles, wheat, grains and tobacco – pro-
vive the upcoming winter. I will proba- and Christmas trees, The Great moting the local agricultural heritage.
bly not get any honey for personal use American Spam™ Championship Historic demonstrations and displays
this year, but I have tasted, enjoyed the Contest, the Hidden Valley® can be seen in Yesterday Village, a
process, and learned a lot about bees. Dressings® “Fresh Taste for the Family” reconstructed village built from log
Next year, I can enjoy some honey. Contest and the 21st Annual buildings donated to the Fair that
Now the question is…What will "Homemade Ice Cream" Contest, deco- include a blacksmith shop, silver and tin
the children do next year? rated apples, pumpkins and potatoes, smithing, weaving on a loom, antiques,
among many others. Winners receive and restored farm machinery displays.
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I’ve been attending the Dixie
Classic Fair since I was three,” said
Cromer. “It has grown over the years,
Health Update from Yadkinville Chiropractic
but my favorite, and first, ride is the
double Ferris wheel. It hasn’t been Low Back Pain
back in a while, but it was a ride I’ll Have you lost work time because of your back pain? “I can’t believe how
never forget. I hope it will come back much my lower back hurts! I don’t know if I can go to work with it like this!”
for one more year.” Does this sound familiar? Well, you’re certainly not alone! In fact, over 80% of
For 2009, the Dixie Classic Fair the general population seeks some type of health care provision at some point in
will feature rides including the Circus life because of low back pain and many of those lose work time. Lost work time
Train, Cliffhanger, Drop Zone, Double is often associated with not being able to tolerate certain positions such as pro-
Carousel, Fireball, Giant Wheel, longed sitting, standing, bending, twisting, reaching, or combinations of all.
Persian Kamel, Scrambler and Starship Sometimes, just getting to work is next to impossible as the car ride alone may be
2000. For a complete list, visit intolerable. There is nothing more depressing than not being able to move due to
www.DCFair.com. the sharp knife-like feeling in the back every time you try to change positions.
The Fair will also have several It’s one thing to lose a day or two or even a week of work but what about
entertainment performances including those who can’t work for longer time periods? This can become life altering as
King’s BMX Bike Show; popular hyp- avoidance of moving fearing that knife-like sensation in the back can quickly
notist Terrance B, with his incredible lead to muscle weakening, weight gain, lethargy, depression and a host of other
Hypnodog; Roger Abrahamson, an negative residuals. Many articles have been published trying to identify ways to
artist who makes wooden bowls using determine early on in the course of back treatment, who might be at greatest risk
of not improving or becoming disabled. The term, “yellow flags,” has been used
a foot powdered lathe in Yesterday
to describe such factors and some success in identifying those prone to becom-
Village; and Spoon Man, a new artist
ing disabled. In May, 2009, another attempt to identify injured workers at risk
who makes music using only spoons as
of becoming disabled or not being able to return to work for at least three
instruments, just to name a few. In months was published. Of the 346 injured workers followed for six months after
addition to Demolition Derbies, the sick leave period began, 47% failed to return to work. There were five ques-
Rodeos and the Antique Tractor Pull, tions found to adequately screen those who were not able to return to work or
the grandstand lineup includes country were at greatest risk of becoming disabled: Do you expect to return to work
artists, The Lost Trailers, a Jimmy within six months? How much does the pain interfere in your daily activities? It
Buffet tribute band Parrots of the is not advisable to be physically active? Do you feel generally nervous? Do you
Caribbean, and contemporary feel generally scared?
Christian group – NeedtoBreathe. The good news is chiropractic manages these types of acute back pain quicker
“If I had to tell everyone just one and better than any other form of health care. This is reflected by the highest per-
thing to get them to come to the Fair, I centage of consumers seeking chiropractic over any other form of alternative health
would say the people are what make it care for back pain relief according to the May, 2009, issue of Consumer’s Report.
so good. They truly make the Fair,” We strive to provide the highest quality care and follow evidence and “best
said Cromer. “So come on out and practice” approaches at our clinic and look forward to helping our patients
start making new memories.” through difficult times like this...you maybe a candidate for drug-free back pain
relief...for a free no-obligation consultation call: 336-679-8500.
About Dixie Classic Fair
Celebrating its 127th year, the
Dixie Classic Fair is the second largest
agricultural Fair in North Carolina,
Yadkinville
with attendances averaging 325,000
visitors each year. Owned and
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operated by the City of Winston- 204 North State Street, Yadkinville
(across from Yadkinville Elementary School)
Salem, after being donated to the City
by the Winston-Salem Foundation in Call: (336) 679-8500 for appointment
December 1969, the 10-day, annual
Fair features a world-class carnival Dr. Leslie Horne
with numerous rides and games,
nationally known musical entertain-
ment, delicious food and beverage,
and exhibits for livestock, poultry,
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please visit www.DCFair.com.
ARE YOU DIABETIC? Collections & Collectors
ARE YOU
MEDICARE AGED? “My mother left me a few Hummel figures, but I never thought much
If your answer is “yes” about getting more until I joined my husband on a business trip to Europe
to both of these questions, years ago. In Austria, we found an attractive Hummel plate—the first in a
then please be aware you series that was to add a new plate each year for 25 years. We bought it and
may be eligible for the now have the whole series,” recalls Natalie.
following preventative “Not long afterwards, we welcomed an exchange student from Germany
Medicare services. to live with us for a year. When she saw our Hummels, she had her parents
Thanks to the U.S. Congressional send more as Christmas and birthday gifts!
Diabetic Therapeutic Shoe Bill, eligible Our small collection made me curious about the story behind Hummel. I
Medicare patients receive one pair of learned that Franz Goebel founded a porcelain factory in Germany in 1876.
special footwear with appropriate Hoping to find some interest in America, he sent his son Max Louis here
inserts each calendar year. Shoes ‘N when he was 16-years old. In the 1930s, with the world facing turmoil, Max
Stuff can provide these services for you. was introduced to a Franciscan sister, Maria Innocenta Hummel. As an artist,
Should you have any questions or the nun made drawings of country children that were printed as art cards.
need further information regarding the Based on Sister Hummel’s work, working with Goebel’s master sculptors, he
Medicare Diabetic Therapeutic Shoe produced a line of figurines introduced in 1935 with immediate success.
Bill, please contact us. When Sister Hummel died at age 37, Goebel carried on her legacy with new
We will also make home visits by figurines. To identify authentic Hummel, look for a mold number on the bot-
appointment. Call for details. tom of each figurine, as well as a Goebel stamp, their official trademark.”
Today there are many Hummel collectors, selling pieces from hundreds,
Shoes ‘N Stuff , Inc. sometimes thousands of dollars. Value depends on condition as well as rarity.
Some considered especially choice are “Globe Trotter,” “For Father,” and
2133 Rockford Street • Hwy 601 “Going to Grandmas.”
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Mount Airy (336) 789-8494 she will enjoy them as much as we have.” says Natalie.
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Hummel collector and YVLM reader, Natalie, with a fav piece.
Recollections
by Betty P. Cooper
Enjoy your autumn.
F amily reunions take place at

anytime of the year, with lots of
food, stories and “catching up.”
Some families have camp outs, week
long celebrations at resorts or return to
conversation and tall tales.
Music festivals are held in autumn
also. My husband and I used to attend
bluegrass festivals where we were priv-
ileged to see many of the major groups
the family homestead. These reunions of the 60s and 70s like Bill Monroe, the
are important to keep alive the memo- “Father of Blue Grass,” Jimmy Martin,
ries and the spirit of the family. Mac Wiseman, Ralph Stanley, Jim and
Betty writes from the front porch
One of our family reunions is the Jesse McReynolds and many others.
of her country home.
October chicken stew. The evenings are Often these performers would visit
cooler and there is usually less danger with the audience during breaks, pose derful music, no vulgar talk, no heck-
of thunderstorms and severe weather. for pictures and sell their recordings. ling nor unruly people—just a fine fam-
chickens are cooked in large black iron Most of the festivals were held in natu- ily atmosphere.
pots place over open fires. When the ral amphitheaters. there was a carnival- We noticed a stand with a big sign:
chicken is cooked, it is removed, like atmosphere with food cooking, Funnel Cakes. A wonderful aroma waft-
skinned, boned and returned to the areas for amateur groups to have jam ed from the area so we stood in line,
pots where the stew is thickened and sessions, play areas for children and bought and devoured one. We were so
seasoned. One pot is very spicy, others stages for buck dancing, clogging and impressed that I bought a Pennsylvania
have less for those who can’t eat spicy square dancing. Dutch cookbook and for many months
food. Of course, there are plenty of We attended a big festival in we made funnel cakes for special occa-
saltines to go with the stew. One of the Shartlesville, Pennsylvania, a mountain- sions. A special occasion could be just
aunts who is in her 90s is the master ous area that was warm in the daytime, memory of how tasty they were and out
chicken stew maker. She oversees the cool at night. As we walked around to would come the ingredients and we
entire production, sharing her knowl- various vendors, we could still hear the would feast!
edge with some of the younger ones music. One young girl walked all over Fall provides so many opportunities
who will carry on if she should become the park with her imaginary dog on a for memories—apple picking, apple
unable to do so. Hot dogs and ham- leash. The leash was stiff with a collar butter making—many memories are
burgers are available for those who pre- and she had mastered holding it just crowding my mind but will have to
fer them and naturally, there are right. She got the attention she sought! wait until another time. Enjoy your
yummy desserts to tempt us. There is Ricky Scaggs and Emmylou Harris autumn.
music, laughter, contests and lots of were at that particular festival—won-
As we travel around the Yadkin Valley we always come
WHAT’S across interesting town names, do you know of some you

would like to share with YVLM?
in a name? Just email me at: barbara@yadkinvalleyliving.com
Germanton is a picturesque little village resting mainly in Stokes and partially in Forsyth counties! As the oldest
Stokes County settlement, (1790), it got its name from the first Germans who settled there and developed it. For
Fresco aficionados, in 1990, Gerald Steinmeyer painted “The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes” in the 1856 church
for you to see. The town has an 18-hole golf course, the Germanton Winery/art gallery, U.S. Post Office, Germanton
Elementary School (218 kidlets!), the Stokes Animal Shelter and a main street lined with heritage hardwoods and
some gorgeous storybook Victorian homes, all nestled amongst scenic rolling hills and hollows.
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Thomas the Tank™ pottery bottles from furniture and so much,
china soft drink Avon much more!
ironstone to milk old lamps
old store old toys dolls
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Christmas Ornaments & Decor
look for our historic building

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We Shall Never
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Before compact discs replaced cassettes, my friend Jeff handed me a tape and
people, places or events.
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