In our June issue we start by looking at Surry Communications. This local telephone membership cooperative was started by farmers and has been operating in our area for more than 70 years. Surry Communications provides internet, television, security, and telephone services. Next, we move on to the all-charming Blue Ridge Mountains, where the adventure, wildlife, meadows, and rivers call you there. Pioneering leadership in Rotary International, we view Sylvia Whitlock as she overcame the social norms of Rotary Club and leaves behind a legacy that will inspire generations to come. In our Lifestyle section Sheri Wren Haymore writes about a father’s protection. We also read about Audrey Lancho’s journey from nap time novelist to published author. In Just a Thought we attend the tea party with Eddie Lowe and learn about parenting. In Blake’s Take we discuss the delicate topic of churches and their differences. We embrace the father’s example in Ask the Expert and then learn to grill like a pro in Southern Taste. Sarah Southard teaches us about protection by vaccination in Pets and Livestock. In Home, Farm and Garen Joanna Radford writes on protecting your landscape from damage by deer. Finally, in Navigating Life, Traveler learns from Hay-Woman on how to give back to the community.
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Featured
Looking Towards the Future
Madalyn EdwardsAuthor Surry Communications Leading-edge communications technology has come to Surry County thanks to Surry Communications, a local telephone membership cooperative that has operated in the area for 70 years. The founding members of Surry Communications were local farmers and businesspeople who needed a reliable means of communication in rural areas. In 1951, they established a company, and…
Lifestyle
The Dance
Sheri Wren Haymore Author “The hardest thing about being a father,” my husband told me, “was letting go. Turning her loose, knowing she would make mistakes, but also knowing that she had to make her own mistakes in order to grow.” I was asking my husband, Clyde, and our daughter, Carrie Wren, about their memories…
From Nap Time Novelist to Published Author
Sabrina L. Baker Author/Photographer Audrey Lancho’s Journey with The Silver Lining Audrey Lancho, a stay-at-home mom turned author, has recently inked a deal with Harpeth Road Press for her upcom- ing book, The Silver Lining, set to release in May 2025. This will be her second published novel, following the Victorian Romance Seven Days at Mannerley…
Pioneering Leadership in Rotary International
Sabrina L. Baker Author/Photographer Sylvia Whitlock’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, passion, and purpose. Born in the metropolis of New York City and educated through high school in the city of Kingston, Jamaica, Sylvia’s life story is one marked by academic excellence, unwavering commitment to community service, and groundbreaking leadership within…
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Attend the Tea Party
Eddie Lowe Just A Thought In the waking hours of May 6th a delivery was made that would change a 23-year-old boy’s life forever. We all have thoughts of what parenthood will be like. We all grew up with “TV dads” that seemed to make it look so easy. But as I stepped into the…
Home, Farm, & Garden
Protection by Vaccination
Sarah Southard, DVM Pets and Livestock Vaccinating livestock is one of the most cost-effective methods of protecting the investment producers have made in their breeding herds and flocks. It is also one of only a few ways to protect the future productivity of the animals. An appropriately planned and implemented vaccination program will add far…
Blue Ridge Calling
Larry VanHouse This Little Light of Mine I came from the desert. Now, the desert in Arizona gets pretty dang hot in summer. Okay, it gets boiling – as in 115 degrees or more. As hot as it gets, that’s not why I left and moved to North Carolina. Honestly, for an outdoorsy type of…
Oh Deer! Protecting Your Landscape From Damage by Deer
Joanna RadfordHome, Farm, & Garden Deer are seen in large populations across Surry and surrounding counties. While they are beautiful for some people to watch, they are a nuisance to others. Deer can quickly outgrow a habitat. They can damage food crops and be detrimental to gardens. They are usually not compatible with humans and…
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Navigating Life with a Horse, Faith, and Common Sense
Derina Pyles Horse Sense “I’m not doing it. Not doing it, Hay-Woman. Don’t ask me again, my answer will be the same. I am not going to that kids’ camp this summer!” “Ah, come on Traveler, please! You know it’s for a good cause. The kids there absolutely love you.” “Love me?” I could always…
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Southern Taste
How to Grill Like a Pro
Carmen LongSimply Delicious Nothing says summer more than food cooked outside on a grill. Growing up, we had a neighbor who even baked pies in his grill. Talk about a mouth-watering aroma. Between the wonderful smell and the yummy taste, every grilled meal is a delectable treat. Follow these tips to make sure your grilled…
Sweet and Spicy Grilled Cheese
Rynn Hennings The Sweet and Savory Life The Sweet and Savory Life The humble grilled cheese sandwich is a simple yet beloved food. There are many ways to give it a new flavor, such as changing bread from plain white to artisan bread. Try adding pepper jack cheese, pepper jelly, and jalapeños. The possibilities are…
Departments
Ask the Expert
Kevin Pyles, PT Ask The Expert Embracing the Father’s Example: Strength, Wisdom, and Guidance in Business and Personal Lives A father’s role in our lives is one of strength, wisdom, and guidance. From providing support and protection to offering valuable life lessons, fathers have a profound impact on our development. We can draw inspiration from…
Hometown Heroes
Heroes Don’t always wear capes. They come in all shapes and sizes. Submit your hometown hero’s photo along with 1-2 paragraph on why he or she is a hero and we may use it here. Email: Info@surryliving.comSubject Line: Hometown Hero
Blake’s Take
Dear Blake, I am a Christian and I love going to church. I have noticed that some churches use the Bible in addition to other doctrine. Upon studying, I have noticed some of the outside doctrine seems to contradict the true biblical message of Christ. I didn’t think following Jesus was supposed to be complicated,…
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Love is in the Air
Submit a photo of the one you love and we may use it here. Email: info@surryliving.comSubject Line: Love is in the Air
‘Fur’ever Friends
Thankful for our Pets Send us a photo of your pet and we may use it here. Email: info@surryliving.comSubject Line: Furever Friends
Surry Seen
Submit a selfie or photo of a friend holding up Surry Living Magazine and we may use it here. Email: info@surryliving.comSubject Line: Surry Seen
