This is a reprint of an email sent to me by my good friend Doug Lambe of High Bluff Realty.  The next time you hear a politician use theword 'billion' in a casual manner, think aboutwhether you want the 'politicians' spendingYOUR tax money.A billion is a difficult number to comprehend,but one advertising agency did a good job ofputting that figure into some perspective inone of it's releases.AA billion seconds ago it was 1959.BA billion minutes ago Jesus was alive.CA billion hours ago our ancestors wereliving in the Stone Age.DA billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on two feet.E.A billion dollars ago was only8 hours and 20 minutes,at the rate our governmentis spending it.While this thought is still fresh in our brain...let's take a look at New Orleans ...It's amazing what you can... 09/17/2008

For those new to Yadkin County, Oak Forest Estates is a beautiful subdivision situated right of Hwy 421 just over the Yadkin County line.  Low taxes await those that purchase homes in this development that is just a few years old.  The lots have mature trees and the homes are perfectly set back off the road, providing the look of a timeless subdivision.   With a picket fence entrance, Oak Forest Estates has the look of a more traditional subdivision, but the homes within are unique to themselves.  Brick, stone and vinyl veneers are used to contrast the exceptional landscaping.  The size of homes vary, ranging from approx. 2200 feet to over 3000 sq. ft.  Basements, two car garages are common as are wide driveways.            Not many homes come up for sale in this popular subdivision.  W... 08/28/2008

Yadkin County Now!   One of the great things about living and working in a small community is the many treasures that the community has that are not known to the surrounding larger areas.  Malls are a fixture in many large towns, but virtually non existent in smaller ones.  Larger companies like Wal-Mart often bypass these communities because they don't "fit" their marketing models.  Yadkinville is blessed in that regard.  Smaller, more customer service friendly companies abound.  One such company, The Treasure Hutprovides a host of products and services that larger franchises only wish they could provide to their customers.  The company was started a 3 years ago by our own local treasure, owner Dot Lynch.  What once was a weekend only gift shop at the Vintage Flea Market has grown to a... 08/03/2008