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Thursday, October 14-October 20 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 19 Courtesy Romantic Asheville Leaf peepers ask: "When is peak color?" Great news... we have many weeks of autumn color in our NC mountains and foothills. Since you find the areas of best color by simply driving the Blue Ridge Parkway or other scenic roads up and down the ridges, you don't have to worry about exact dates. The elevation is the big- gest factor for the time of color change. Also, chilly sunny weather speeds up the color change and warm weather and rain prolong it. See the many details below! Our Typical Peak Foli- age Color Timeline - Don't focus on exact dates since nobody can predict mother nature. October First Week: Colors transform above 5,000 feet elevation, in- cluding Mount Mitch- ell and Grandfather Mountain. Mile-high Beech Mountain is a great place to stay for refreshing tem- peratures. South on the Parkway, head to Water- rock Knob and Black Bal- sam areas. Hike & picnic atop both Max Patch and Roan Mountain on the AT. October Second Week: 4,000-5,000 feet elevation. Best colors really pick up steam, including Mount Pisgah and Devil's Court- house areas south on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The mountains surrounding Waynesville and Cashiers peak, including Whiteside Mountain with the Shadow of the Bear. Also, see the colorful highest ridges of the Great Smoky Moun- tains National Park and drive the Cherohala Sky- way. Camp at Lake San- teetlah. October Third Week: 3,000-4,000 feet elevation. The ultimate week for the most color includes large sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Check out Little Switzerland off the Park- way, as well as Bakersville and Spruce Pine. This also includes much of Pisgah National Forest near Bre- vard. Drive the Forest Her- itage Scenic Byway. Top hikes there include Look- ing Glass Rock or Cradle of Forestry. North of Ashe- ville, the best color will be Banner Elk and hikes to Table Rock and Hawksbill Mountain at Linville Gorge. West of Asheville, head to Maggie Valley, Cherokee, and Bryson City. October Fourth Week: 2,000-3,000 feet eleva- tion. The city of Asheville, French Broad River, and Biltmore show their best color, along with many of our small towns including Sylva and Saluda. It's a great time for a waterfall hike in DuPont State For- est or a stroll at the NC Ar- boretum. November First Week: 1,000-2,000 feet elevation. Color fills the lush Hickory Nut Gorge at Chimney Rock. See the fall reflec- tions on Lake Lure. Also, hike and camp at Lake James and South Moun- tains State Parks east of Asheville. The leaf pro- gression concludes in the foothills around Marion, Rutherfordton, and Tryon Foothills Wine Country. For more information visit https://www.romanti- casheville.com/fall.htm. Blue Ridge Parkway and NC mountains fall color forecast 2021 (Ed. Note: The recipes in today's Cooking Corner are from a cook- book published by Central United Methodist Church.) GOOD SLAW Margie Alexander 1 cup water ½ cup sugar ½ cup vinegar Cabbage Salt and pepper Bring sugar and water to a boil; add vinegar. Cool and place in refrigerator. When cool, pour over grated cab- bage, salt, and pepper to taste. BROCCOLI SALAD Keith Falls 2 heads broccoli flowerets ½ lb. bacon, fried crisp and crumbled 1 c. shredded cheese ½ coarsely chopped nuts, walnuts or pecans Dressing: 1 ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup sugar 3 Tbsp. cider vinegar Mix dressing and toss over salad, mix well. Chill 1 hour before serving. MACARONI SALAD Wilma Trout 2 handfuls macaroni 4 hard-boiled eggs ½ small can English peas 4 slices diced cheese 2 stalks celery 1 small onion 1 small bell pepper 1 raw carrot 2 Tbsp.. Mayonnaise 1 tsp. sugar Salt to taste To cooked macaroni, add all ingredients, draining the English peas beforehand. Mix well with mayonnaise. Refrigerate and let stand for couple of hours. This makes a large casserole, around 2 quarts, of salad. BEAN CASSEROLE Orangrel Jolly 2 (9 oz.) French-style green beans 1 (3 ½) oz. can French's fried onions 1 can cream of mushroom soup C ook green beans 1 minute longer than on label. Drain beans, keeping ½ cup liq- uid. Put beans in casserole dish. Stir in soup, onions, and ½ cup liquid. Bake for 15 minutes or longer at 400 degrees. HAMBURGER CASSEROLE Betty Potter 1 lb. ground beef (or turkey) ½ cup uncooked rice 1 can chicken noodle soup 1 can mushroom soup 1 ½ cup diced celery 2 med. onions, chopped 2 Tbsp. soy sauce Brown meat; add celery and onions. Add soups with equal amount of water. Bring to boil, add rice and soy sauce. Bake in baking dish for 1 hour at 350 degrees. BLUEBERRY SURPRISE Mary Futral 1 can blueberry pie mix 1 small box white cake mix 1 stick butter ½ cup chopped pecans Pour pie mix into small square baking dish or cake pan; sift cake mix on top of berries. Dot with butter, top with chopped nuts. Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees. G o v e r n o r R o y C o o - per visited and toured the Commu- nity School for People Under Six in Car- rboro where he announced an historic, one-time federal $805 million investment in North Carolina's early care and learning child care pro- grams. The North Carolina Child Care Stabilization Grants, made possible by funding from the 2021 American Res- cue Plan Act, will support working families with access to high-quality, affordable child care. The grants will also help early care and learning programs with recruitment and retention, enabling them to provide better wages and benefits to teachers, and promoting equity for all—chil- dren, parents, and teachers. Administered by NCD- HHS' Division of Child Devel- opment and Early Education, the application for Child Care Stabilization Grants applica- tion launches on Oct. 11. All private, licensed early care and learning programs are eligible to apply, including for-profit and not-for-profit, family childcare homes, and faith-based centers. To learn more about the grants and apply after Oct. 11, visit nc- childcare.ncdhhs.gov. New grants for early childcare programs GOV. COOPER Looking for an intern? Start your talent search with Gardner-Webb Uni- versity at their Fall Intern- ship Fair on October 27 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Tucker Student Center. If you're looking for interns for fall, spring, or sum- mer, this is your chance to recruit in-person on the Gardner-Webb University campus. Participants will be pro- vided one table and two chairs. All organizations are responsible for table- cloths and display items. Lunch is provided. Contact GWU with any questions at career@gardner-webb. edu. GWU Fall 2021 Career & Internship Fair I n a b i p a r t i - san vote of 90-20, the North C a r o l i n a House of R e p r e - sentatives p a s s e d HB 951, Energy Solutions for North Carolina on Thursday. House Speaker Tim Moore said, "The time for energy in- dependence is now. North Carolina needs these inno- vative solutions, both for our state and our national secu- rity." He continued, "Once this bill is law, North Carolina citi- zens and businesses can be confident that the future of energy policy in our state pri- oritizes both the stewardship of our natural resources and keeping energy costs low." HB 951 will now go to the Governor's desk for his signa- ture or veto. NC House unanimously passes Energy Bill TIM MOORE Announce It With Color! • Anniversaries • Births • Birthdays • Congratulations • Family Reunions • In Memory • Thank You • Weddings Other Sizes & Prices To Choose From. Call Today! Choose From. Call Today! 503 N. 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