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Surry-Yadkin EMC suppliers. G&B is also appreciated as one of our area’s most benevolent benefactors and community Surry-Yadkin Electric Membership Corp. honors advocates. its membership with an annual meeting celebration Each September for the last 26 years, the com- on the first Saturday in October at Surry Central pany has sponsored the G&B Charity Golf Tourna- High School. Our electricity cooperative, established ment at the Cedarbrook Country Club. Thirty-two in 1940, hosted its 77th annual meeting on Oct. 6. four-person teams enjoy incredible fellowship, deli- Its reported assets are $129,318,551 and annual cious food and relationship-building. Proceeds ben- revenues were $48,762,350. efit the Yadkin Valley United Way. This year’s check Headquartered in Dobson, N.C., Surry-Yadkin was $20,202. A most unique feature of the celebra- EMC’s associates honorably service worthy custom- tion is a variety of food offerings on the golf course ers. Features and activities at the meeting were to honor the golfers. They are chicken wings, Italian breakfast by Bojangle’s, Chick-fil-A and Krispy sausage, hot dogs, pulled-pork quesadillas, fresh Kreme, food service by the Surry Central Nutrition shrimp, grilled pineapple, ice cream and beef ribs Staff and company employees, music by the Good- by 13 Bones Restaurant from Mount Airy. fellers Bluegrass Band, presentation of the colors by G&B Energy service branches are in Elkin, Spar- Surry Central JROTC, the National Anthem by Surry ta, Statesville, Boone, Millers Creek, Pilot Mountain, Central’s Chorus and countless door prizes. Advance, Mills River and Weaverville. The company Our co-op shows a vital concern for our commu- has 118 dedicated associates. nities by supporting many high school fundraising events, The March of Dimes, charity bingo, educa- I shared recently to a friend that seeing G&B tion grants, Christmas toy donations and contribu- people dining out, one always feels proud of the tions to The Shepherd’s House and The Ark. Fami- group’s conduct, dress code, manners, demeanor lies of employees significantly contribute. and class. The G&B Way is about character, accom- Surry-Yadkin EMC is led by an outstanding modation, professionalism and servantship. Board of Directors whose members are: Karoline Overby Stephen Joyce Miller’s Campground Steven Hutson Toby Speaks Charlotte and I attended the celebration of life Willard Swift David Miller for Mrs. Jean Miller, known affectionately as Mama Brenda Handy David Pendry Miller, in Laurel Springs, N.C. More than 200 peo- Alvin Reed Jr. Eddie Campbell ple gathered to learn about her heroic and gifted Greg Puckett is general manager and executive contribution. The 135-space campground was filled vice president. Raymond Parker is general counsel. as many regular campers returned for the rites of Safety has always been a top priority for Sur- passing. Many relatives, friends and admirers par- ry-Yadkin EMC and significant measures are taken ticipated. The variety of testimonies, stirring mu- daily to ensure the safety of its employees, the gen- sic and prayers lifted our spirits and enhanced our eral public and co-op members. gratitude for attending. It was a cheerful hour. The highpoint was a story told by granddaugh- G&B Energy ter Emily. She said, “Granny worked several jobs, G&B Energy was founded in Elkin, N.C., in 1930 including being a waitress at the High Meadow Inn by the late Carl Boyles and Phillip Greenwood as south of Sparta. She kept her tips until the end of Exxon Consignees. Fred Eidson became its CEO in each week when she would equally distribute the 1965 and his son, Jeff Eidson, became its leader in proceeds to each of her six children to spend on 1992. General Manager Rick Caudle has honorably their schooling. The child struggling the most got a served the company for 50 years. little extra.”Every guest in the audience connected G&B Energy enjoys the reputation of one of with that story. We all agreed that her parenting America’s premier propane, fuel oil and kerosene was most special and sacred. Music Afterschool Program Rowling. 2. “When I got my library card, that’s when my Larry Skipper leads a nonprofit in Wilkes County, life began.” — R.M. Brown. N.C., whose mission is to create the opportunity for 3. “The only thing that we absolutely have to students to engage in music in an after-school set- know is the location of the closest library.” —Albert ting. The 12 Note Music Afterschool Program (MAP) Einstein. was introduced in third through fifth grades in the 4. “Perhaps no place in any community is so fall of 2016. The intent is to help bring Appalachian democratic as the town library. The only entrance music to any student who has the desire to learn to requirement is interest.” — Lady Bird Johnson. play or sing the music that is most common in the 5. “If we have a garden and a library, we have place they call home. everything we need.” —Cicero It has been proven that music increases stu- 6. “Where are we heading with our lives? Each dents’ ability in math, improves communication and direction is good is there is a library along the way.” problem-solving skills, builds self-esteem and en- — Piotr Kowalczyk hances teacher collaboration. Music can bridge both Surry County is blessed with five community cultural and generational gaps. libraries: Dobson (1949), Elkin (1937), Lowgap MAP instructors teach the basics of music start- (1990), Mount Airy (1931) and Pilot Mountain ing with ukuleles, and then offer stringed instru- (1957). They are affiliated with Northwestern Re- ments as the students display the aptitude and gional Library that belongs to the NC Cardinal con- desire to learn. MAP strives to help all students to sortium, which gives each library’s patrons access get to the next step in learning music. to more than 8 million books and digitized items. Larry shared, “We need funding and volunteer We also have access to NC Live, an extensive col- teachers who get students on stage, in front of an lection of databases whose holdings include dozens audience where they can gain courage to perform.” of digitized magazines and thousands of articles. MAP’s annual fundraiser will be at the Stone Cen- All we need is the will to learn and know and a ter in North Wilkesboro on Feb. 17 where student free library card. Get on board, get a library card achievement will be showcased along with dinner and receive an exceptional education. and silent auctions. Larry is grateful for his active Board of Direc- tors whose members are Brock Carter (chair), Kirk David Holt and Josh Goforth Walker, Michelle Isom, Jim Trice, John Logsdon, Mike Duncan, Pamela Huffman, Doris Walker and David Holt and Josh Goforth on Aug. 17 cele- Dennis Huggins. Larry also thanks the Wilkes Coun- brated our Yadkin Valley and a standing-room-on- ty Schools for its selfless support of the MAP pro- ly crowd at our incomparable Reeves Theatre in gram and its mission. Please consider a tax-deduct- downtown Elkin. The theater was built in 1941 and ible gift to the 12-Note MAP this year. Gifts provide reborn in 2017. In the words of Holt, “The Reeves free instruments and instruction to those seeking is beyond compare, a pure sound that rivals any new opportunities and growth in music. venue I played in my 50 years of carrying my tra- ditional mountain music and storytelling. A special thanks goes to Corey Myers for his able assistance Community Libraries and delivering meals between setup and opening.” After a heartwarming show with fiddle, mando- Libraries are essential to the functioning of a lin, guitars, banjo, intriguing stories and singing. democratic society. Libraries are the great symbols Josh and David mingled with the crowd until the of the freedom of the mind. All of this is done in our last guest went out the exit door. I asked David libraries, the cornerstone of democracy in our com- about that personal interaction and he said, “We munities. Libraries are for everyone, everywhere. give our best to those who buy the tickets. After all, During World War II when the future of democ- a great show combines the valuable guests with the racy was uncertain, Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “Li- performers. Together, ‘greatness’ can follow.” braries are directly and immediately involved in the conflict which divides the world, and for two rea- He added, “Josh and I are grateful for our 18 sons; first, because they are essential to the func- years together. I met him when he was in middle tioning of a democratic society; second, because school. I guess that makes him 32 years old. He is the contemporary conflict touches the integrity of an awesome talent and artist.” scholarship, the freedom of the mind, and even the I asked David about judging music contests and survival of culture, and libraries are the great sym- he said, “I never judge because someone will be bols of the freedom of the mind.” glad while others are mad. I live to make things Several more great quotes are: better. I was 72 on Oct. 15 and I live to make 1. “When in doubt, go to the library.” —J.K. things better.” 2 The Good We Hear ground, was praising Wilkes County Commissioner Eddie Settle and Elkin-Alleghany Trails Leader Dr. Being in crowds gives us the opportunity to hear Bill Blackley for the roles they’ve played in bring- the good names and deeds of people we know. At ing Carter Falls under the Trail’s oversight. Funding our recent Emergency Rescue Squad Charity Golf comes from Wilkes County and the state of North Benefit, I heard Surry County Manager Chris Knopf Carolina to bring a parking lot to reality. It opens compliment the contributions of Surry Parks and access to the 190-foot falls. Lowes Home Improve- Recreation Director Daniel White. Chris said Daniel ment funded the parking lot’s fencing. is an amazing collector of assets — usually what’s left over from an event — and in time he’ll combine Pa’s Camp other things (“stuff”) and the need will arise when he’ll make use of items that have little value sepa- Jimmy Thomas came to exercise on Saturday rately, but become valuable items collectively. Chris morning at the Armfield Recreation Center several said, “No one can equal the resourcefulness and years ago and we greatly connected. He gradu- thrift of Daniel White.” His team includes Audine ated from Surry Central High School and Guilford Royall, Crystal Whitt and Bradley Key. Together College, spent 17 years as a training assistant, is they organize the Surry County Special Olympics, an able assistant at Beaver Creek Golf Course in the Surry County Sports Hall of Fame, Fisher River Copeland, N.C., and absolutely loves his days as a Park, river canoe and kayak launch points and the substitute teacher in our Surry County Schools. He Special Olympics Charity Golf Tournament. usually subs four days a week. He’s in great shape Also heard N.C. Rural Center President Patrick and is always looking forward to seeing his daugh- Woodie say, “Wilkes Communications CEO Eric ter Emily, her husband William and their children Cramer enjoys a nationwide reputation for being an Luke, 3, and Mason, 7, who live in Roxboro. authority on broadband and its impact.” Jimmy shared recently that Mason really enjoys Jeff Eidson of G&B Energy recently shared the coming to his grandfather’s during the summer, and great impact Elkin Town Manager Brent Cornelison calls the visits “Pa’s Camp.” He comes three to four is making. “He brings a wonderful team culture.” times every summer. On the last weekend before Jeff also said, “We are so fortunate to have school reopened, he came and they enjoyed break- Chris Knopf as our Surry County Manager. His deci- fast at Mountain View Restaurant in Pilot Mountain, sions to utilize and rehab several vacant buildings in had lunch at 13 Bones Restaurant in Mount Airy Dobson were rock-solid with far-reaching vision.” and went to a benefit bingo with supper in Dobson. Charlotte York recruited granddaughter Savan- Grandparenting is beyond description, except to say nah Bohr to serve 13 guests for Saturday breakfast it tops all blessings. on Oct. 6. Savannah knows how to work, be on time, serve from the left and pick up on the right. Mount Airy Friends Bulletins She can work a table without being noticed. She uses etiquette in her quietness and cordial useful- 1. Even if we’re on the right track, we’ll get run ness. She has great confidence, poise and compo- over if we just sit there. —Will Rogers. sure. The Corvette Club from Valentines, Va., will 2. Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud. — be requesting the Savannah and Grama team for all Maya Angelou meal gatherings. 3. Mother: One person who does the work of Clark Key has been to all Handicamp Weekends twenty. For free. –Author unknown for years. The camp attended by special-needs 4. Stand still in that which is pure, after ye see friends is a much-needed respite for the caregiv- yourselves; and then mercy comes in. —George Fox ers of special folks. It’s held at the Homeplace Park 5. If we all did the things we are capable of, we near Eldora every August. Clark is also a mainstay would astound ourselves. —Thomas Edison at the Ararat-Eldora 4th of July Parade. Several 6. We are not what others think we are. We are all-time-favorite photos feature Clark riding with what God knows we are. —Shannon L. Alder cousins in brother-in-law Randy Stanley’s MG Road- 7. It is not the urge to surpass others at what- ster. He always speaks and calls my name. ever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever Patrick Woodie shared that Dr. David Shockley, cost. —Arthur Ashe Surry Community College’s president, is held in 8. Our job is to love others without stopping to highest regard in the halls of academia, statewide inquire whether or not they are worthy. —Thomas and regionally. Legislators and administrators praise Merton his budget controls, fiscal responsibility, vision, 9. In every situation, in every interaction, in ev- attention to the college’s curb appeal, and creative ery day be a noticer of the good. —Lysa TerKeurst acumen as significant leadership skills. 10. Never confuse a single defeat with a final Jerry Byrd, the owner of Byrd Branch Camp- defeat. —F. Scott Fitzgerald 3 Dr. Chad Mann 5. All age groups are affected. 6. 50% of foster children’s parents are addicts. Dr. Chad Mann is a native of Jonesville, N.C.; 7. Heroin is five times the strength of morphine. was a star football player at Starmount High 8. Many prescription drug addicts spend each School; earned a full football scholarship to N.C. day seeking drugs in doctors’ offices, emergency A&T University; earned a master’s at Gardner-Webb rooms and clinics. University and an Educational Specialist Degree 9. Addicts are having Narcan parties and driv- from Liberty University; and recently completed his ers. PhD from Gardner-Webb University. His thesis sur- 10. There are many more overdoses than re- veyed home-school families in the Yadkin Valley. He ported. eagerly praises Dr. Steve Laws, his thesis advisor 11. Lack of treatment facilities contributes to at Gardner-Webb, and College Coach Bill Hayes for relapse. their influence and mentorships. We recognize these notable leaders for their While under the tutelage of B.W. Holt, the participation and contributions: legendary football coach at Starmount, Dr. Mann Ann Ashman Teresa Hoosier answered his calling to a career in public education. Steve Wells Monroe Wagoner He started his teaching and coaching career at For- Warren Bates John Shelton bush High School in 2000. He also served at Central Ron Ashman Paul Hammes Wilkes Middle School, Wilkes Central High School Bill Blackley Dr. Steve Isaacs and C.B. Eller Elementary and is currently the prin- Randy Bledsoe Mark Willis cipal at East Wilkes High School in Ronda, N.C. He We congratulate the Yadkin Valley Rotary for is grateful for his opportunities in public education taking a stand against our opioid epidemic. SRO and has aspirations to be a school superintendent. meetings make a huge statement about concern Dr. Mann strives to engage his East Wilkes High and awareness. School district’s families in their students’ progress and future. He says, “Our community is proud of our school and has high expectations for our ser- Please Listen vantship and leadership. We are called to serve and to be accessible and available. I enjoy wearing 1. Larry Skipper, noted musician and teacher, monogrammed attire when I’m out and about to says Presley Barker has the highest level of talent show my pride in our school. We believe all stu- and desire he’s seen. He said, “Presley is amazing.” dents can learn. We provide a safe environment. Presley, 14, is an acoustic guitar flat-picking phen- We expect our staff to be active listeners and to om. promote our community. Students will rise to high 2. Mark Casstevens’ 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix expectations. We seek always to be on a common convertible won “best in class” at Myrtle Beach. ground with everyone.” Only 5,800 were ever made. Dr. Mann is an ordained minister. Wife Lakeisha 3. Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Food Ser- is a special-needs teacher. Their children, Campion vice Director Warren Bates provided a delicious and La’Bren, attend Ronda Clingman Elementary. breakfast for the Yadkin Valley Rotary Club’s Opioid We salute Dr. Chad Mann. Epidemic Forum at the Elkin Center on Oct. 16. 4. Hydroponic farming is raising vegetables in water and fertilizer — without soil — in a green- Opioid Epidemic house. Our communities are overwhelmed with the 5. Robert and Cama Merritt, Mount Airy natives, challenges of opioid addiction. We are grateful for were our area’s most benevolent benefactors of the leadership of Ann Ashman, Steve Wells and the time, talent and treasures from the 1980s to the Yadkin Valley Rotary Club for staging a forum in present day. Robert was Renfro Corp.’s CEO. He the Elkin Center of Surry Community College at 7 hosts weekly guitar sing-alongs at Arbor Ridge. a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Eighty-seven concerned Cama was an attorney and an authority on the friends gathered for awesome presentations of Brower Bridge near Mount Airy Middle School. They hope, vision and knowledge. moved to Arbor Acres in Winston-Salem — a huge Several revelations shared were: loss for us, a huge gain for Winston-Salem. 1. 80% of all opioid addiction started with pre- 6. Sherry Speight, married to George Jr. in scription drugs. Mount Airy, is the manager of First Community 2. Overdoses are up by 800%. Bank on North Bridge Street in Elkin. She encourag- 3. Significant increase in heroin use is due to its es her bank’s owners to support our annual Emer- accessibility and cheap price. gency Rescue Squad fundraising campaign and also 4. Surry County has one of our state’s highest volunteers to ask other local merchants to support rates of overdoses per capita. our worthy cause. Way to go, Sherry Speight. 4 Tom York Called its opponent. His broadcast team includes Alan, a co-color analyst, producer, technical director and Eddie Wilmoth plays a key role in developing field-side line assistant. sports opportunities in Surry County including the Alan broadcasts Liberty’s football, men’s bas- Sports Hall of Fame, the Parks & Recreation Advi- ketball and softball games. Coverage includes trips sory Board, the Special Olympics Golf Tournament to New Mexico State, Idaho State, Auburn, Baylor, and the Dobson Little League. During a recent con- BYU and UVA. The Flames football program com- versation, Eddie shared, “I’ll never forget a phone petes at NCAA’s top football classification level. The call I received one night in 1983. Tom [York] said, university gives 85 full scholarships. ‘Eddie, I want you to show up for our Little League organization meeting on Tuesday night. Your Salem Fork Giants need a team in our Little League. This Duckster Sportswear season your youngsters deserve to have a team.’” In my closet is a windbreaker of incomparable Then Eddie shared, “Know what? I went to the quality that I received in a goody bag as a reward meeting. We entered a team and I later became the for playing in the Durham Athletic Association Char- coach. Was one of the most important gifts I ever ity Golf Tournament in 1990 at the Treyburn Coun- received. At that time, I had never volunteered or try Club. The Duckster label stands for remarkable given any time to my community. Getting a taste of quality and durability. the feelings one gets from selfless giving has ben- In my study are framed pictures with son Alan efited my life every day. I’ll forever thank Tom York on a mule ride trip down the Grand Canyon in May for finding me and insisting I get involved.” of 1991 and I’m wearing my gray with blue stripe Tom York, my father, got his first involvement in Duckster. So grateful for the memories of Alan, Little League in Aiken, South Carolina, in 1953 and age 14, and me on the mule trip down the Grand coached the White Plains Braves in the Mount Airy Canyon and at the Phantom Ranch on the majestic Little League Association in 1956. The Dobson Little Colorado River. League was founded by Fred Peterson, Charles Recently read that we wear only 20% of the Earnest, Wayne Edmonds and Tom York in 1960. garments in our closets. I still proudly wear my Coach York is a member of the first Surry County Duckster windbreaker after almost 30 years. At this Sports Hall of Fame class in 2005. After retiring as time I wear it to the Armfield Recreation Center in head coach of the White Plains Braves, he served as Pilot Mountain for exercise. commissioner in the Dobson Little League for five I’m amazed at the quality of my Duckster years. He championed Little League Baseball. jacket. Its mint condition is awesome. The waist band and wrist cuffs are like new. A zipper along The Yorks Of Forest, Virginia the collar conceals a hood. On the left forearm, 2 Son Alan York, wife Kyle and daughters Mayley, inches up from the wrist cuff, is a zippered pocket 8, and Mary Carter, 4, live in Forest, Va., where — I guess to keep golf tees. Each side pocket also Alan is a sports broadcaster at Liberty University. is zippered. Kyle is a stay-at-home mom and wellness instruc- Duckster Sportswear for many years was Amer- tor. Mayley is a third grader at Thomas Jefferson ican-made by Nylon Fabricators Co. in Connecticut. Elementary. Mary Carter is in preschool at Trinity When I Googled “Duckster Sportswear,” several Presbyterian Church. offerings popped up on eBay. Several pieces of the Mayley, an honor student, is active in gymnas- vintage sportswear were offered for sale. Maybe tics, softball, swimming and cheerleading and is an the quality was beyond wearing out and owners avid Lego builder. She said, “Paw, I love building need never buy replacements. homes with my Lego set.” Mary Carter loves taking pictures with Paw’s Right Hand Of Fellowship Canon, playing with Maltese puppy Lucky, making her family laugh and playing dress-up. Our Mount Airy Friends Meeting church on South A highlight of our too-short stay was listening Main and Wilson streets in Mount Airy was built in to Alan’s play-by-play of the Liberty Flames’ come- 1904 with North Carolina granite outer walls. Quak- from-behind victory over Troy University, 22-16. ers embody many unique features. We enjoy offer- The Troy University game, played at home, is our ing “the right hand of fellowship” to all we see and season’s highlight to date. meet. Our choir members Sarah Johnson, Beverly Alan’s pre-game study and preparation is Perry and Shelby Nichols quickly — after the last lengthy and intense. When he walked in the door song and Pastor Dr. Jon Cawley’s benediction — re- after a 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. stint, totally exhausted, move their robes and rush to the vestibule door, of- he said, “We broadcast hard today.” He spends 30 fer their rights hands and warmly invite every guest hours weekly in pre-game study of the Flames and to come back next Sunday. 5 Kent Anderson 1993. The three-day gathering is one of America’s top-rated family events. Its most admired feature is David Anderson, a career educator and coach, the Saturday morning parade. The highest-volume starred on our first American Legion Baseball team, foot offering is the Flat Rock Ruritans’ ground steak The Surry Pride, in 1993. His dad and mom, Kent sandwich. and Sara Anderson, became instant family for our D. Gene and Lydia Garland joined the First program. David was a model member of our team. Baptist Church of Mount Airy in 1965. We met in Our most-versatile player, he could play centerfield 1970 and are close, close friends. During our lat- and shortstop and pitch. He was always on time, est get-together, Gene shared his appreciation for would only say, “Yes, sir,” and “No, sir,” and was Minister Jay Meadows’ leadership and the invaluable a totally selfless contributor. After high school at contributions of lay leader Dr. Roger Kerley, now re- North Stokes, he graduated from Surry Commu- tired, who honorably served the Mount Airy medical nity College and Winston-Salem State University community for 36 years. He specialized in stroke, while working second shift at Armtex in Pilot Moun- heart failure and checkups. We praise his compas- tain. He’s been the head basketball coach at North sion and genuine concern. Stokes since 2000 and his team played for a State 1A Championship. I see Kent at several charity golf tournaments We Like Praise and connected with him at the Surry County Educa- Our Sela Bible Study meets at 6:30 a.m. every tional Foundation Tournament in September at Pilot Friday at the Sela Building Corporation, 2004 CC Knob Park. During our chat, Kent said, “Gary, I’ve Camp Road, Elkin, NC 28621. We have 15 most been reading your Communicator [newsletter] since loyal members. 1993 and look forward to it coming every month. We rotate bringing a snack. I usually bring it “The thing I like is that most of the people you on the last Friday in each month. Charlotte makes share are real-life people who achieved success by sugar-free muffins and fresh fruit. just hanging in there. They all have a unique will On Sept. 28 she was swamped with guests, so I to never give up and find a way to succeed. You called ahead to Bojangle’s for a variety of piping-hot champion the striving person who gets good breaks biscuits. When I arrived at 5:45 a.m., they were because they persevere and hang on. They give sitting on the checkout counter. Driving up I-77 credit when it’s due and always share the limelight. to CC Camp Road, I called Danny Hall at WIFM to They accept compliments by merely saying, ‘Thank share the efficiency of my friends at Bojangle’s. Af- you.’ We all can relate to your heroes, as most of ter getting to Sela at 6 a.m., I was having my usual them have been down, but never out, and deserved chat with leader David Morrison of D-Rex Pharmacy and earned a second chance. We can relate to your when fellow member James Reece arrived and said, stars, because we’ve walked in their shoes. We “Just heard about your call to Danny Hall, compli- understand their trials and tribulations and pull for menting the wonderful service at Bojangle’s.” their comebacks and recoveries.” Radio is the fastest avenue known to man for Thanks, Kent and Sara, who both are healthy communicating. Felt so honored to receive our cus- cancer survivors. tomary Bojangle’s service and quality and to have James Reece hearing it on 100.9 WIFM. Dialing Good News 336-835-2991 set in motion Bojangle’s taking and preparing my order for pickup at 5:45, Danny Hall A. Ed Ellington of Pilot Mountain Highway 268 sharing the great news and then hearing James tell East had his best garden harvest ever. His special- everyone at Sela Bible Study. ty is growing tomatoes and his favorite variety of German Johnson. Reasons People Like Us B. Grant Neibaur is having his Neibaur Fami- ly Farms’ all-time-best harvest. The farm includes From Dr. Murray Banks, clinical psychologist, 2,200 acres of wheat, 1,100 acres of potatoes and popular speaker and author: 300 acres of sugar beets. Revenues for beets comes 1. Be reliable. Never cancel appointments. from total pounds harvested and the sugar content. 2. Be a friend. Respect others and be loyal. Sixteen percent is an average sugar content. Nei- 3. Never flaunt our knowledge. baur’s beets yielded 19.36% sugar this year. 4. Be soft in our criticism of others. C. Grant and Sonia Oppenhuis of Lansing, Ill., 5. Be tactful. Be gracious in all circumstances. have sojourned to Surry County for 18 consecutive 6. Never distort or exaggerate our statements. years to bask in the fascination of Mayberry Day. 7. Never belittle or be sarcastic. The event in Mount Airy, N.C., honors the Andy 8. Cultivate our friendships. Griffith saga and show. Surry Arts Council Execu- 9. Accept the shortcomings of friends. tive Director Tanya Jones founded the celebration in 10. A friend in need is a friend indeed. 6 Boonville Flour In Seattle 3. Roy Mathis sharing his vegetable garden. 4. Clark Going’s appearance at a Surry County Ray Earnhardt of Ray’s Cleaners in Elkin has a Schools function. niece, Heather Earnhardt, who proudly owns The 5. Jeff Eidson leadership at Explore Elkin. Wandering Goose in the Capitol Hill neighborhood in 6. Robbie Atkins of Piedmont Peterbuilt’s stead- Seattle, Wash. The restaurant serves Southern-in- fast support of our causes. spired breakfast and lunch in a 30-seat, homestyle 7. Yadkin Valley Rotary’s outreach. cafe setting. It takes pride in providing comfort food 8. Paul and Teresa Burke’s forgiveness. — seasonal, affordable and plentiful. 9. Harold Swaim and Rudy Holbrook volunteer- All flour used in The Wandering Goose’s fried ing. chicken, biscuits, gravy and pastries is from Yadkin 10. Rudy and Rocky Lyons’ friendship. County wheat milled at the Boonville Flour & Feed 11. Willard Swift’s community service. Mill in Boonville, N.C. Her restaurant’s grits come 12. Steven and Cade Norman’s father and son from the same source. love. Heather is an N.C. native, a “proud red-dirt girl.” 13. Lupe Chavez calls his mother, 93, in Mexico When she opened her Seattle restaurant in 2012, every day. He came to Texas in 1986. she used a combination of cake flour and all-pur- pose flower for her biscuits. She ordered some The Group of Frogs Boonville flour on a whim, and it was a revelation. “And I was like, ‘Oh my goodness!’” she told a Se- A group of frogs was traveling through the for- attle restaurant reviewer. “The flour was so soft and est when two of them fell into a deep pit. When the light, I didn’t even need to cut it with cake flour.” other frogs saw how deep the pit was, they told the The Wandering Goose has rooftop bee hives two frogs that there was no hope left for them. and sells its own honey. It buys its bacon, country However, the two frogs ignored their comrades sausage and ham from Tennessee, heirloom Caroli- and proceeded to try to jump out of the pit. Despite na Gold rice from Georgia and Sea Island peas from their efforts, the frogs at the top of the pit were still South Carolina. saying that they should just give up as they’d never Hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Fried Chick- make it out. en Friday Dinner (“Meat & 3 for $25”) is served on Eventually, one of the frogs took heed of what Fridays from 5 to 9 p.m. the others were saying and he gave up, jumping even deeper to his death. Sunday School The other frog continued to jump as hard as he could. Once again, the group of frogs yelled at him So grateful for the opportunity to fill in for our to stop the pain and to just die. He ignored them, outstanding teacher Joy Bono at Mount Airy Friends. and jumped even harder and finally made it out. Recently shared a lesson on “How We Bless Others” When he got out, the other frogs said, “Did you using the Isaac, Esau and Jacob trilogy from Gene- not hear us?” sis 27. Points of interest were: The frog explained to them that he was deaf, • Genuine acceptance is an unmet need in so and that he thought they were encouraging him the many people, but it does not have to be that way. entire time. The Gospels often speak of Jesus’ teaching people Moral of the story: Our words can have a huge and we can hug, hold hands and place our arms effect on the lives of others. We should think about around another’s shoulder. what we’re going to say before it comes out of our • Spoken messages are powerful. Words have mouth. It might just be the difference between life incredible power to build us up or tear us down, and and death. a spoken word can’t be unspoken. • A spoken blessing can express the value and worth of a friend, such as, “I love you.” The Meaning of Blessing • When Jesus called Simon Peter for the first time, it turned his whole life around. Peter means Blessing means: “rock.” Through meaningful touch, a spoken word B – Begin our day with and pointing out one value has the power to change L – Love in our hearts, directions in one’s life. E – Expect blessings, Several photos also portrayed the goodness in S – Share goodness, others: S – Shine like the Son, 1. Liz Tilley’s saleswomanship at the golf tour- I – Inspire someone, and nament. N – Never forget that 2. Charlotte’s mastery of the registration line. G – God is with us all the time 7 The Communicator PRESORTED STANDARD A Publication of: US POSTAGE PAID 100.9 WIFM MT. AIRY, NC Vintage Rose Wedding Estate PERMIT #6 Post Office Box 1038 Elkin, NC 28621

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