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To1p. Tips1. Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors. Since masks can sometimes obstruct a child’s vision, try non-toxic face paint and makeup whenever possible.2. Have kids use glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.3. Children under the age of 12 should not be alone at night without adult su- pervision. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, remind them to stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups.4. Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. so be especially alert for kids during those hours.5. When selecting a costume make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls.. For more information visit







· To avoid the biggest crowds and to save on lodg- ing, stay Sunday through Thursday nights. Satur- days during October are very busy everywhere! · If you are exploring the outdoors in our nation- al parks and forests, research first. Frequently, you will not have cell or Internet service in remote areas including many hiking trails and waterfalls. With the varying elevations of the Blue Ridge Parkway, it is the easiest place to find color. The elevation of the Parkway in Asheville is approxi- mately 2,200 feet, and it rises to 6,000+ feet asyou drive north or south. When you find a particular area of brilliant foliage, takea hike, picnic at an overlook or detour on an intersecting road. Be patient and ex-pect slow traffic, especially Saturdays and Sundays. Since the Parkway has lim-ited signage for things to do along the road.Bring a sweater or jacket. While it might be 70 and sunny in Asheville, it couldbe 20 degrees cooler at the higher elevations. Rainy day? Here are some indooroptions for things to do.· Take a picnic or snacks, especially if you are driving the Parkway. Restau-rants and stores can be hard to find in the mFill up the gas tank before leavingthe city. Gas stations are sparse in remote areas and there are none along theParkway.· Don't rely 100% on your GPS to navigate our mountain roads. That's a goodway to get lost. Take a map or our written directions for the many places we fea-ture.· Take your camera. The warm light of the early morning or late afternoon cancreate especially dramatic images. Rainy days often provide the most strikingand rich photos! Morning fog also creates dramatic photo opportunities.

Just 25 miles south of downtown Asheville is one of the country's top apple grow-ing areas. Visit the orchards and farms for free! North Carolina is the 7th largestapple-producing state in the nation, and Henderson County is the largest apple-producing county in North Carolina. Visit many orchards along US Highway 64(we call it \"Apple Alley\"), just a few miles east of I-26 (between Hendersonvilleand Chimney Rock).The apple harvest season runs from early August through October, and many ofthe orchards are open daily. Since 40+ varieties of apples are grown in our moun-tains, they ripen at different times throughout the season. Several of the or-chards offer tours and many allow you to pick your own apples - and pick uppumpkinsGrandad's ApplesOpen early August to mid-November, Grandad's Apples is just two miles from I-26 on US Highway 64. Find a huge selection of pre-picked apples or pick yourown in the orchards. At Grandad’s Barn and Country Store, find a great selectionof fall harvest decorations, apple peelers, apple bakers, and other apple gifts. En-joy apple turnovers, fried pies, apple bread, caramel apples, ice cream, cider anda more. Stroll through the orchards or explore the corn maze. In October, findpumpkins in every size. 2951 Chimney Rock Rd., Hendersonville, 828-685-1685Lyda FarmsOpen June-November. Buy crispy North Carolina apples straight from the or-chard plus a large variety of pumpkins and winter squash (and other produce).Beginning in mid-August, get early varieties of apples such as Fuji, Gala, Ozarkand Gingergold. By Labor Day, Red and Golden Delicious are available. In earlyOctober, Rome Beauty, Granny Smith, Stayman Winesap and Fuji apples ripen.3465 Chimney Rock Rd, Hendersonville, NC 828-685-3459 .

Apple Ripening Schedule Early August: Ginger Gold, Zestar Mid August: Gala, Swiss Gourmet Late August: Honeycrisp, Golden Supreme, Ruben, Tsugaru, Early Fuji Early September: Jonagold, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Shuzu- ka Mid September: Cortland, Jonaprince, Mutsu, Fuji, Blushing Gold, Jonathan, Ultra Gold Late September: Cameo, Red Rome, Stayman, Winesap, Crimson Crisp, Taylor Rome Early October: Granny Smith, Winecrisp, York Mid October: Arkansas Black, Braeburn, Pink Lady, Gold Rush, Nit-



Wonderfully flavorful and fragrant Pumpkin bread for the holidays.\"Ingredients 3 cups sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 2/3 cup water 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin pu- ree 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.2. In a large mixing, combine sugar, oil and eggs; beat until smooth. Add water and beat until well blended. Stir in pumpkin, ginger, allspice cinnamon, and clove.3. In medium bowl, combine flour, soda, salt, and baking powder. Add dry ingre- dients to pumpkin mixture and blend just until all ingredients are mixed. Di- vide batter between prepared pans.4. Bake in preheated oven until toothpick comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Ingredients 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored 2 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough 1 cup butter 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle Mountain Dew (TM)1 Directions1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch bak- ing dish.2. Cut each apple into 8 wedges and set aside. Separate the crescent roll dough into triangles. Roll each apple wedge in crescent roll dough starting at the smallest end. Pinch to seal and place in the baking dish.3. Melt butter in a small saucepan and stir in the sugar and cinnamon. Pour over the apple dumplings. Pour Mountain Dew(TM) over the dumplings.4. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

 1 (5 pound) bone-in beef pot roast salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 8 ounces sliced mushrooms 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon butter 1 1/2 ta- blespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 1/2 cups chicken broth 3 medium carrots, cut into chunks 2 stalks celery, cut into chunks 1 sprig fresh rosemary2 sprigs fresh thymeDirections1. Generously season both sides of roast with salt and pepper. Sprinkle flour over the top until well coated, and pat it into the meat. Shake off any excess.2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Sear the roast on both sides for 5-6 minutes each, until well browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.3. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in mushrooms and butter; cook for 3-4 minutes.4. Stir in onion; cook for 5 minutes, until onions are translucent and begin to brown. Add garlic, stir for about a minute.5. Stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons flour; cook and stir for about 1 minute. Add tomato paste, and cook for another minute.6. Slowly add chicken stock, stir to combine, and return to a simmer. Remove skil- let from the heat.7. Place carrots and celery in the slow cooker. Place roast over the vegetables and pour in any accumulated juices. Add rosemary and thyme.8. Pour onion and mushroom mixture over the top of the roast. Cover slow cooker, turn to high and cook the roast for 5-6 hours, until the meat is fork tender.9. Skim off any fat from the surface and remove the bones. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

\"These sweet pecans are wonderful snacks for any occasion.\" Ingredients  1 egg white  1 tablespoon water  1 pound pecan halves  1 cup white sugar  3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 Directions 1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Grease one baking sheet. 2. In a mixing bowl, whip together the egg white and water until frothy. In a separate bowl, mix together sugar, salt, and cinnamon. 3. Add pecans to egg whites, stir to coat the nuts evenly. Re- move the nuts, and toss them in the sugar mixture until coated. Spread the nuts out on the prepared baking sheet. 4. Bake at 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) for 1 hour. Stir every 15 minutes.











Disaster Relief AssistanceApply for Individual AssistanceThere are several ways to see if you qualify for financial assistance after a disas-ter:  Find out if you qualify for disaster relief by using the address lookup on Dis- asterAssistance.gov.  You can access DisasterAssistance.gov through the FEMA Mobile App.Complete this online questionnaire and disaster assistance application.Visit FEMA's Individual Disaster Assistance page or read its Help After a Disas-ter (PDF, Download Adobe Reader) publication.Call 1-800-621-3362 (TTY: 1-800-462-7585) To get help in person, find a Disaster Recovery Center near you withthe Disaster Recovery Center locatorApply for a Disaster Recovery LoanThe Small Business Administration provides low-interest loans to help homeown-ers and small businesses recover from declared disasters. You can find out ifyou're eligible and apply online.Tax Relief After a DisasterFind out if you qualify for disaster relief on your federal taxes.ComplaintsIf you have a complaint about disaster relief assistance, contact the Departmentof Homeland Security's Inspector General’s Office at 1-800-323-8603.









The Jungle Book gets yet another adaptation, this time directed by Andy Serkis (who co-starsas Baloo) and featuring the voices of Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Benedict Cumberbatch,and Naomie Harris. Warner BrothersMowgli (October 19)Shane Black directs this reboot of the '80s sci-fi thriller (which he appeared in when hewas still an actor). This time, Sterlng K. Brown, Keegan-Michael Key, and Olivia Munnface off against the chameleon alien monster Columbia PicturesVenom (October 5)

Columbia Pictures Presents ; White Boy Rick Based on a true story, this film stars Richie Merritt as Richard Wershe Jr., who became the youngest FBI informant in history at the age of 14. Matthew McConaughey co-stars as Wershe's no-nonsense father.Michael Meyers is back for another round of murdering unsuspecting teens. The other twist: So is Lau-rie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis), who is once again matched with her estranged brother in this direct se-quel to the 1978 original. Universal Pictures Halloween (October 19)

Release Date: November 9th, 2018PG |1 hr 30 minPlot SummaryThe Grinch lives a solitary life inside a cave with only his loyal dog for company. The Grinchonly sees his neighbors in Who-ville when he runs out of food, but each year at Christmasthey disrupt his solitude with their increasingly bigger, brighter and louder celebrations.When the Whos declare they are going to make Christmas three times bigger this year, theGrinch realizes there is only one way for him to gain some peace and quiet: he must stealChristmas.Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Kenan Thompson, Cameron Seely, AngelaLansbury, PharrellDirector: Scott Mosier , Yarrow CheneyGenres: Children , Comedy , Animated , FantasyPlot Summary ROBIN HOOD (2018)Robin of Loxley and Little John lead a daring revolt against the corrupt English crown.Robin Hood (2018)Cast: Taron Egerton, Jamie Foxx, Ben Mendelsohn, Eve Hew-son, Tim Minchin, Jamie Dornan, Paul AndersonDirector: Otto BathurstGenres: Adventure , ActionProduction Co: Lionsgate, Les Films Séville, Appian Way, Enter-tainment One, Thunder Road Pictures, Safehouse PicturesRelease Date: November 21st, 2018

When fall arrives, it's hard not to mourn the passing of all the summer blooms we love so much: pom-pon dahlias, Shasta daisies, African daisies, little zinnias, asters, coreopsis, and calendulas. But takeheart, for the fall garden offers all these flower shapes from just one plant: the chrysanthemum.Hundreds of hardy cultivars (a.k.a. a plant variety produced through selective breeding) provide an arrayof colors and bloom shapes, making mums the divas of the autumn garden. The blooms last for weeks,not days, and the sheer number of flowers per plant will convince anyone that this garden fave reallylikes to show off. Add the mum's impressionistic abilities to its longevity, and you have a plant that pullsits weight in the garden!Tips You can plant fall and winter flowers in coastal North Carolina anytime from late summer to mid-fall: about September 1 to November 1. In the western mountains, start your plants no later than the first day of Autumn so they have time to get established before the first freeze. North Carolina can be humid in fall and spring, which makes garden plants prone to mildew. Make sure you give your plants the space to grow and avoid over- head watering to alleviate mildew.Many spring-planted flowers like bachelor's buttons, Nippon daisies,larkspur and cosmos perform beautifully throughout the fall.

From the grand gardens of Biltmore to the tiny window boxes on seaside cottages, North Carolina is known as one of the great garden states. No wonder. The mild temperatures and abundant rainfall provide the perfect environment for growing a wide selection of plants all year long. Fall is a great time for planting flowers that bloom in the fall and winter in North Carolina. Some plants like pansy, violet and flowering cabbage can be counted on to give color all winter. Others, like snapdragon, as- ter and chrysanthemum will give color until the first freeze.Tips You can plant fall and winter flowers in coastal North Carolina anytime from late summer to mid- fall: about September 1 to November 1. In the western mountains, start your plants no later than the first day of Autumn so they have time to get established before the first freeze. North Carolina can be humid in fall and spring, which makes garden plants prone to mildew. Make sure you give your plants the space to grow and avoid overhead watering to alleviate mildew. Many spring-planted flowers like bachelor's buttons, Nippon daisies, larkspur and cosmos perform beautifully throughout the fall. Things You Will Need  Shovel  Garden trowel  Compost  Mulch  Watering can  Liquid plant starter  Slow-release fertilizer

Choosing the Right PetWhile you may be eager for a cuddly new companion, choosing the right pet is aprocess that takes time, research and careful planning. That said, when adoptinga shelter pet, it's also a good idea to stay flexible and open-minded. For example,while you may have a specific breed in mind, you might find a mixed breed oreven an entirely different breed that just clicks. Here are some tips to help ensureyou bring home the best pet for yourself and your family.Know What You're Looking for in a PetChoosing the right pet begins before you visit a shelter. It's important to havesome criteria in place. Do you need a dog that gets along well with children? Areyou looking for a workout buddy for long walks or hikes, or a cuddle buddy that iscontent with a relaxed lifestyle? If you're adopting a cat, do you want one that willfollow you around like a puppy, or one that will be more independent? Decidewhich type of animal best fits your personality, lifestyle and family dynamic.Know Your LimitationsNo matter how much compassion you may have for an animal that has spent along time at the shelter, it's important to ask why the shelter is having troublegetting the pet adopted. Pets with special needs take four times longer to getadopted compared to pets without special needs, calculates Petfinder. They oftenrequire special care that can be costly and may take an emotional toll on the petparents. If you have the resources and the willingness to take on such a challenge,that's wonderful! But, be honest with yourself. If you can't provide what the ani-mal needs, trying to force a good fit won't do the pet or you any favors. It's best tomove on without any guilt. Many shelters will also do theirbest to make you aware of any additional needs this pet mayrequire in order to determine if you'd be a good fit for thepet. While shelters want the pet to be adopted, their priorityis ensuring a wonderful, loving forever home, so don't getdiscouraged if they feel the pet would be more suited for adifferent environment.

Get to Know Your Prospective PetMultiple visits to the shelter will also allow you to get to know any animalsyou're thinking of adopting to better determine whether they'll be a good fit. Askquestions of the shelter workers and volunteers who have spent time with theanimal. Find out as much as you can about the pet's previous life, including hismedical history.If you have children in the home, or even if you are planning on having childrenin the future it can be a good idea to have them interact with the pet to deter-mine how they do. If you don't have kids of your own yet, consider asking a fam-ily member or friend that has children if they'd be willing to accompany you totest — just be prepared that they may want to bring home their own furryfriend!If you are planning on adopting a dog and already have one at home, most shel-ters will allow you to bring in your dog to see how he interacts with the poten-tial-adoptee dog. This is another good test to determine whether adopting thedog will be a good fit within your home. Avoid the pitfall of wanting to adopt acute dog, only to find that he doesn't get along well with your current dog.Adopting a shelter pet is a rewarding endeavor, but rushing to bring a pet hometoo quickly can place undue stress on you and the animal. By releasing yourselffrom the expectation of finding a pet quickly, you'll lay the groundwork for asuccessful adoption that will allow you to truly become a hero to a pet in need.