Black Twig Apple (Malus X domestica ‘Black Twig’)
Apples are a native of Asia which have flourished in the United States. Charlotte represents the southernmost extent of their range. The Black Twig apple was first introduced in the 1830s as a medium to large sour apple. When it was first introduced, Black Twig was a popular fresh or dessert apple that stored well over the winter months and so was known as a good “keeper” whose flavor developed and intensified with storage. Apples are almost always grafted onto rootstocks which regulate their maximum heights with most growers selecting “dwarf” trees that will not exceed about 20 feet, and often picking stock that will stay under 12 feet.
Mission Statement
written by Elaine B. Templeton Mangan:
To live my life daily:
-Being grateful to God.
-Remembering to forgive as I have been forgiven.
-To love and show love as I have been loved.
-To create kindness and encouragement around me.
-To open my heart and resources to others.
-To bless others with what has been given to me in time, talent and friendship.
Elaine lived according to the words she wrote above. She was vivacious, joyful, and now is eternal.
Born on January 6, 1964, she was 58 years old when she was found peacefully at rest on June 26, 2022 in the home she loved in Wadesboro, NC.
Elaine was known for her many talents, creativity and resilience. She graduated with honors from Gaston College (Dallas, NC) in 1984 with an Associates in Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Production Technology. She home-schooled all three of her children for 18 years – combining their education with deep commitment to volunteering and bettering her community in Anson County. At age 45, she pursued a life-goal, and became a chef through Sandhills Community College. She graduated at the top of her class in 2014. She combined her respect for education with her passion for culinary arts at Porter Ridge Highschool and South Piedmont Community College where she inspired hundreds of students as “Chef.” She was proud to become Nationally Board Certified in Spring 2021.
Elaine found love in 2022 when she married, and was thrilled to have gained four more children in her life with his children joining the family. It fulfilled another lifelong dream to have a house full of love and a large family.
Throughout her life, Elaine excelled in living her personal Mission Statement. To love and encourage those around her. She lived a full, meaningful, and joyful life. She is missed and remembered by countless friends, coworkers, students and family.
She was very clear that her resting place was not in a box, but memorialized by an apple tree. Considering her love of cooking, food and community, the apple tree surrounded by vegetables is just right. This tree is dedicated in memory of Chef Elaine B. Templeton Mangan by her family.
