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CONTENTS PUBLISHER’S LETTER COVER STORY ASK THE EXPERT COMMUNITY NEWS ASK THE EXPERT COMMUNITY NEWS ASK THE EXPERT COMMUNITY NEWS COMMUNITY NEWS ASK THE EXPERT FEATURE STORY TINY TALK COMMUNITY NEWS ASK THE EXPERT COMMUNITY NEWS ASK THE EXPERT ZOO ZEAL FRIENDLY FACES CROSSWORD PUZZLE WANDERING AT THE YMCA
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Before M After, LLC Insurance Randolph Arts Guild presents Yard Flower Arranging Class with Bettina Hunter Your Eyes Woosley Selected for NC Space Grant Community College Scholarship Your Taxes Randolph Rotary Club to Host a Literary Coup! Dragon Sized Fun Your Hearing Angels Among Us The Tiny House Movement Randleman Summer Kick-off Series Chiropractic Care Randolph Arts Guild Hosts 33rd Annual Juried Art Show Travel Volunteers help make a better North Carolina Zoo
Low Water Bridge Montgomery County Kids Tri at the ‘Y’
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PUBLISHER’S LETTER
“Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” - Will Rogers
Dear Readers, With growth comes change, some are good and some you wish you didn’t have to make. As we have added more magazines to the Positive Community Magazine family, and gotten more involved in our communities, I find I have less and less time for some of the administrative tasks that I enjoy. Hand delivering Asheboro Magazine is one. While I love driving the neighborhoods every month, watching yards change with the seasons and meeting people working in their yards, this will be the last month that we hand deliver Asheboro Magazine. One of the reasons behind this is that so many of the magazines get damaged because of weather, and many people have told me how they lay them over a chair some months to dry them before they can read the magazine. The good news is we will be distributing to more retail locations, bank lobbies, restaurants, doctors’ and dentists’ offices so that you can find it wherever you go. We have locations in Seagrove, Ramseur and Randleman, as well as Asheboro that we deliver to so look for it wherever you happen to be. If you don’t see it, ask for it because if they know people are looking for it, they will call me to get it. Until next month, Happy Reading! Here is a partial list of the places we deliver the magazines:
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BEFORE M AFTER, LLC QUALITY SERVICE IS OUR PRIORITY By Sherry B. Johnson
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oel Merino started his business in 1998 primarily doing construction work. As he grew his business knowledge base he added a restoration component to the services. In 2008, he moved his business from Pleasant Garden to Asheboro and formaling the business structure became Before M After, LLC. Today, his company provides a strong array of services encompassing fire and smoke damage, water damage, mold remediation, building reconstruction and renovation services. They can handle any job from the smallest water damage to large commercial projects. They operate out of a 5,000 square foot facility and handle claims in all surrounding areas. Joel joined the Chamber of Commerce when he relocated to the Asheboro area. Like many small businesses, he saw the advantage of getting his name out there through Chamber membership. What he didn’t expect was the deep and lasting relationships he would develop with the other business owners. He joined a smaller networking group within the Chamber that meets on Thursday mornings at 8:00 am and for him, seeing them each week is fun for him. For Joel, his Chamber friends have become like family.
in their field that make them the experts at helping their customers recover from a disaster. They have state of the art equipment that they use to help with the task, such as infrared thermal imaging which allows them pinpoint accuracy in detecting hidden moisture in your home. Their emergency response time in the Asheboro area is generally under an hour. They can respond to the surrounding areas (within 50 miles) in less than 2 hours, and response time anywhere in North Carolina can be achieved in less than 6 hours. But over and above all of that, they have the experience and the knowledge to make sure that your home is the same or better than when disaster struck. “I am like a ‘house’ doctor, every patient is different and we treat them accordingly.”
When you call Before M After, Joel will assess the damage, doing and inspection and providing your insurance company with a comprehensive estimate of the work to be done. He will be able to make recommendations based on his many years of experience to minimize the damage that is caused. “When it happens” more time equals more damage, which equals more cost. The quicker you can act on a disaster, the “It’s not about the success of my business. It’s about less damage is caused by water/mold/smoke, etc. Joel works providing a service that my community needs, and being closely with insurance agencies in the area and is on a short there when they need it.” – Joel Merino, Before M After, LLC list of companies they call when a client has a disaster. Joel and his team maintain many licenses and certificates
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Joel uses the same system as the insurance companies to
provide his estimates, so that keeps the costs acceptable and once it is accepted, his brother Armando will look at the job and provide Joel with an estimate of the size of the crew needed, and the time it will take to complete the work. Before M After works with many of the local employment agencies to hire crews as they are needed, and Joel has a 15 passenger van that can move his teams quickly to the job site. When you or your insurance company call Before M After, they can quickly assemble a team to document all of the contents of your home and your belongings, taking extensive photographs and inventorying everything before it is boxed up and removed to their warehouse via large trucks. Once there, other team members unpack and clean every item individually, and then box them in fresh cardboard boxes, storing them safely until your home repairs are completed. The items are then returned and unpacked. Disaster is never routine, and Joel and his team understand the trauma that it causes for their customer. They empathize with their clients’ loss and make recommendations on what they believe is the best restoration procedure. Their first goal is to secure the
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safety of their customers and mitigate damages to their property. In addition to emergency services, they offer the expertise of restoration and reconstruction to return the property to pre-loss conditions. Below is a list of some of the many restoration and renovation services they offer: • Water Damage Restoration (WRT) • Fire & Smoke Damage (FSRT) • Odor Control (OCT) • (H.V.A.C) Duct Cleaning • Applied Microbial Remediation (AMRT) • Mold Remediation (MRT) • Sewage back ups • Trauma clean up • Structural Reconstruction • Thermal Fogging • Carpet & Upholstery cleaning • Leather Cleaning • Contents Restoration
Joel’s brother, Armando and his daughter,Yessica both work for the company. Armando manages the work crews at the job sites, and Yessica works in the office, answering the phones and helping with administrative work. When Joel
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isn’t working, he enjoys spending time with his family, or in his home office – which includes a full size music studio where he entertains guests and family playing guitar, keyboards and the accordion. When I told Joel I wanted to shoot the cover photo, he hesitated, and I learned that he didn’t want it to be all about him and his company. He called me back and asked if I minded having several of the companies with whom he works closely on the cover with him. I thought that was a great idea to show that he does work ‘In the Community, For the Community.’ Cover photo:Yessica, Armando & Joel Merino in the front. From left to Right across the back: Kim Price, Safe-T Works; Ken Hughes, Asheboro Alarm & Electric; Eddie Voncannon, Able Carpet & Rug Cleaning; and Gil Goldstein, G & G Automotive. Art Martinez, Martinez and Associates with Nationwide Insurance, was unable to be in the photo due to a prior commitment. “I told a long-time customer of mine in High Point about Joel and Before M After for some work she needed done on her home. She called me the other day, thanking me for recommending Joel and his team, and telling me what a fantastic job they were doing. I feel very confident referring Joel and his company to clients, because I know they will do a great job.” Eddie Voncannon, Able Carpet & Rug Cleaning. Before M After provides 24-Hour Emergency Service for fire & smoke damage, water damage, structural drying, building reconstruction, mold remediation, HVAC cleaning, and more. You can visit their website at www.beforemafter. com or see them on Facebook at facebook.com/ BeforeMAfter. If you have an emergency, DON’T WAIT! Call the experts at Before M After today.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
'RCC Presents' Hosts Ragsdale Cabaret June 11, Children's Play June 16 Randolph Community College will host two cultural arts events in June in a new series called “RCC Presents.” Both will be held in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium on the Asheboro Campus. In the first RCC Presents, Asheboro’s Lane Ragsdale has joined with some of his dearest “pageant friends” to bring a brand new cabaret to life. “Lane Ragsdale and Friends: A Season of Spotlights” will be held Thursday, June 11 at 7:30 p.m. This is an abridged version of the bigger show to be held on June 19 at the Marriott in downtown Raleigh. Join Lane and an amazing guest cast as they take a walk down “memory Lane” through his lifelong love/hate relationship with pageantry with stories and songs from a variety of genres. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door on a firstcome, first served basis. Tom Casey, Ragsdale’s musical arranger, will accompany the show that will include a montage of Miss North Carolina’s talent selections through the years as well as a variety of selections from musical theater and film. “I have so much to say,” Ragsdale said. “This show represents a lifetime of memories made between June and September related to the local, state and national Miss America Pageant throughout my entire life. It isn’t all pretty, but it sure is interesting.” On Tuesday, June 16, at 1 p.m., RCC Presents will host “The Boy Who Would Be Captain Hook.” Geared for children ages 5-10, “The Boy Who Would Be Captain Hook” is a moving and humorous look at growing up without a right hand. Actor David Harrell, who most recently performed “A Little Potato and Hard to Peel” at RCC, relates how he wanted to be a part of the normal playground games but was only included as the other kids recognized his prosthetic hook as being perfect for portraying Captain
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Hook in “Peter Pan.” Always wanting more, David clearly demonstrates that, by not judging a book by its cover, everybody grows. To reserve your free tickets for this 45-minute program, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ the-boy-who-would-be-captain-hook-tickets-16884417748. Seating is limited. RCC’s Asheboro Campus is located at 629 Industrial Park Avenue. Take the McDowell Road exit off of U.S. 220 Bypass/I73-I74 and follow the signs.
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ASK THE EXPERT INSURANCE
Make Sure Your Summer Isn't a Bummer
Insure Your Fun! (Part 2)
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ast time we took a look at insurance coverage issues that can be involved with the ownership of popular summertime toys like boats and ATVs. This month we continue the theme with a look at what you need to know if you own a pool, and what you need to keep in mind if you’re renting equipment or property on vacation this summer. POOLS Be sure to ask if your homeowner’s policy specifies any safety guidelines you are required to follow, such as installing a certain height fence or locked gate for example. An insurance company can deny coverage or cancel your policy if you do not follow the safety guidelines or do not inform the company when you install a pool. Check with your insurance agent for rates and safety
guidelines before installing one. Having a pool puts you at increased risk for liability losses.You may also want to consider purchasing an umbrella policy to provide liability coverage above what your homeowner’s policy offers. RENTALS For some of us, renting our summer fun is the way to go. But rentals also carry their own set of insurance risks and exposures. Motor Homes Most standard personal auto policies don’t provide coverage for damage to a rented motor home. While liability coverage for personal use is provided, considering the size of a motor home and the potential damage they can cause, the liability limits on your personal auto policy may be not be
enough. Rental Cars Car rental companies offer optional insurance coverage called Collision Damage Waiver to protect you from financial responsibility should the vehicle be stolen or damaged while under your control. Personal liability, bodily injury, and property damage would still be covered under your personal auto policy. Watercraft One of the most common rental scenarios for watercraft involves jet skis. Despite their popularity, most standard homeowner’s policies limit the liability coverage available for rented jet skis to those with 50 HP or less, so this limitation may exclude coverage for many, if not most, rented
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jet skis. Most non-motorized watercraft such as kayaks, rafts, canoes, and rowboats should be covered, but it’s always best to check with your agent prior to renting. What about physical damage coverage? Consider the cost to replace a pontoon boat should you be found liable by the marina or rental establishment. Carefully read all rental agreements to make sure you know exactly what you’ll be liable for. Vacation Homes Your personal liability coverage follows you anywhere in the world, as does coverage for your personal belongings. Should your rented vacation home be damaged or become uninhabitable, there may be no Loss of Use coverage under your homeowner’s policy, so you would be responsible for expenses to find other lodging or to travel home. Whether you own or rent your summer fun, a personal umbrella policy offers an additional layer of protection over what most primary liability policies provide. Talk to your agent about the extra protection of an umbrella policy. The coverages above are described in the most general terms and are subject to the actual policy conditions and exclusions. For actual coverage wording, conditions, and exclusions, refer to the policy or contact your independent insurance agent. Written in cooperation with Central Insurance Companies.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
THE RANDOLPH ARTS GUILD PRESENTS YARD FLOWER ARRANGING CLASS WITH BETTINA HUNTER
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urious as to what to do with your home grown seasonal greenery and flowers? The Randolph Arts Guild may be able to help you get the most out of your freshly cut flowers. Join local floral arranging guru, Bettina Hunter for a Yard Flowers Arranging Class on Wednesday, June 10 from 6 p.m. -- 8 p.m. This one day class is designed for anyone with fresh flowers and will help you turn your ‘home-growns’ into eye-catching displays. Young folks are also encouraged to enroll (ages 12 and under with a parent). Bring your own clippings/greenery and containers. Additional foliage and flowers will also be
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available for purchase to augment your arrangement. For a more comprehensive list of items to bring contact Bettina at Burge Flower Shop: (336) 625-3466. The class costs $20 for arts guild members and $25 for non-members. Payment and registration are required for enrollment. The enrollment deadline is Wednesday, June 3. The Yard Flowers Arranging Class meets at the Randolph Arts Guild located in downtown Asheboro at 123 Sunset Avenue. For more information and to enroll in this class contact the Randolph Arts Guild at (336) 629-0399.
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ASK THE EXPERT YOUR EYES
Frequently Asked Questions about Eyelid and Brow lifts? WHAT IS BLEPHAROPLASTY? Answer: A blepharoplasty, or eyelid lift, is a surgery to remove excess skin and fat from the upper or lower eyelids to rejuvenate the periocular region and to improve peripheral vision. What are the symptoms and signs of cataracts?
its elastic ability with age. These changes are mostly determined by genetics and age, but can be modified by smoking, diet, and sun exposure. WHAT TYPE OF EVALUATION TAKES PLACE BEFORE THE PROCEDURE?
Answer: Prior to surgery each patient will have a WHAT CAUSES THE UPPER EYELIDS TO DROOP consultation to discuss goals and expectations of surgery. They will also have a thorough examination of the eyes AND LOWER EYELIDS TO DEVELOP LOOSE and measurements of periocular region to plan their SKIN OR FAT BAGS UNDER OUR EYES? individual treatment. Pre-operative photographs and visual Answer: We all have fat around our eyes to protect the field testing may also be performed to determine medical eyeball in case of trauma. This fat “cushions the blow” necessity for the procedure. and is not something that can be lost with a diet. The WHAT SHOULD PATIENTS EXPECT DURING fat can protrude as we age as the tissues that hold it in THE UPPER EYELID PROCEDURE? place stretch out. The skin around the eyes, as with skin everywhere on the body, also stretches out and loses Answer: Upper blepharoplasty is done under local
Dr. White received his specialized fellowship in oculoplastic surgery and orbital oncology from the University of North Carolina. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is also a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. To
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anesthesia, so the patient may be mostly awake or may have IV sedation, but they will be able to cooperate with the surgeon during the procedure. Typically the procedure will take 30 minutes. WHAT SHOULD PATIENTS EXPECT DURING THE LOWER EYELIDS PROCEDURE? Answer: Lower lid blepharoplasty is similar to the upper lid procedure, but may take slightly longer to perform. WHAT SHOULD PATIENTS EXPECT AFTER THE PROCEDURE? Answers: After the procedure patients are sent home and they will use ice packs to the eyelids for the first 48 hours. Antibiotic ointment is applied to the incisions 3-4 times a day until the sutures fall out, which is usually about 10 days. Most patients have some swelling and bruising and this typically worsens over the first 48 hours, and then improves day by day. Swelling should be almost completely resolved by 2 weeks from surgery. Patients can use their eyes normally in the post-operative period and typically there is only very minor blurring of vision, usually from ointment getting in the eyes. Most patients can resume to normal activities within a few days. At Carolina Eye Associates, Dr. Jeffrey White is an oculoplastic specialist. As one of only 500 in the world, his field includes both ophthalmology and plastic surgery. His specialty covers the treatment and surgery of diseases and area around the eyes, including reconstruction of eyelids following tumor removal, repair of droopy eyelids/eyebrows, repair of tear duct obstructions, orbital fracture repairs, removal of tumors around the eyes and facial rejuvenation procedures. For questions about eyelid or brow lifts and other eye diseases call 336-629-1451 or 800-SEE-WELL. Carolina Eye Associates is one of the largest eye care facilities in the southeast. Our practice provides a full range of high quality medical and surgical eye care services. If you would like more information on cataracts or advanced technology lenses 336-
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COMMUNITY NEWS
WOOSLEY SELECTED FOR NC SPACE GRANT COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Sandy Woosley, a Randolph Community College student from Liberty, has been selected to receive a North Carolina Space Grant Community College Scholarship in the amount of $5,000 for the 20152016 academic year. Woosley is majoring in Computer Information Technology at RCC.
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he NC Space Grant (NCSG) is a consortium of academic institutions that have gathered together to promote, develop, and support aeronautics and space-related science, engineering, and technology education and training in North Carolina. Partnering with NASA, industry, nonprofit organizations, and state government agencies, NC Space Grant conducts programs that are designed to equip the current and future aero/space workforce in North Carolina. As part of the Strengthening the NCSG Partnership with the NCCCS to Enhance STEM-Based Learning program, NC Space Grant offers a competitive scholarship opportunity for community college students majoring in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) disciplines at any campus in the N.C. Community College System. These scholarships are competitive awards based on academic merit and potential for successful matriculation into a 4-year degree program.
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Students must be a freshman at the time of application and must plan to be enrolled full time in 2015-2016 with an anticipated graduation date of spring or fall 2016. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and must maintain that GPA each semester during the scholarship award period. Other requirements of NC Space Grant scholarship recipients include attending the NCSG Annual Student Symposium at High Point University in November 2015, completing four interviews with faculty or individuals who work in the STEM industry; and creating a personal video stating “Why I am in a STEM Education and Career Pathway.” “Students like Sandy Woosley cross our paths on rare occasions,” said RCC Computer Technology adjunct instructor Marsha Mabry in a nomination letter for the award. “It did not take me long to realize that she would be an exceptional student. Sandy exhibits a genuine interest in learning. She always goes above and beyond what is required. I am
NC Space Grant scholarship recipient Sandy Woosley (left) and RCC Networking Technology instructor Curby Simerson in the computer server room at Randolph Community College.
continuously impressed with how she approaches the challenges of college; her pursuit of excellence is quite admirable.” Woosley graduated from North Johnston High School in Micro, N.C., and attended Broward Community College in Coconut Creek, Fla. She worked as an inventory coordinator and business analyst/programmer for Eyeglass World in Lakeworth, Fla., from 2001 to 2007 and was named Employee of the Month there in July 2005. Since 2007, she has worked for National Vision Institute LLC in Lawrenceville, Ga., as a business analyst, working from her home. She
was also named Employee of the Month there in August 2008. Since enrolling at RCC, Woosley has made the Dean’s List every semester. She was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa honor society and is currently serving as the group’s public relations officer. She has also earned her MOS Certification in Access, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Once she earns her degrees in Computer Information Technology and General Education from RCC, she plans on transferring to another school to obtain a programming degree. Woosley lives in Liberty with her son, Jarod, where she was active in the Liberty Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization from 2009-2013, serving as PTO vice president for two years. She has also been a member of the Lions Club of Liberty. www.AsheboroMagazine.com
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ASK THE EXPERT YOUR TAXES
Why the Tax Code will never be simple.
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certainly hope everyone got their tax return off without any problems. I know that we were working up to the midnight deadline. I guess these taxpayers were using a quote from one of my former colleagues – “What is the point of a deadline if you are not going to use it?” Since there is not any pressing or new tax issues on the horizon, I thought that I would share with you an article that John Hewitt, the CEO of Liberty Tax wrote for Inc. Magazine. The article is about Why the Tax Code Will Never Be Simple.
In January of this year, I was asked to meet with Treasury Secretary, Jack Lew, along with the CEO of H&R Block and the CEO of Intuit. This is the first time these four titles have gotten together - in the same room - in the history of our industry. Lew has said our entire federal code needs to be overhauled, and this meeting centered on communications and tax fraud. In my columns for Inc., we’ll explore both of those topics as it relates to your business. Right now, as an entrepreneur, here’s the one thing you need to know about the tax code: from my perspective, you can’t have fair and simple. There is no fair and simple in taxes and that
means you better get educated or you need to seek the assistance of someone who is educated, or it’s going to cost you money. Politicians talk about the tax code as if it wouldn’t be that hard to just simplify it. Let’s say you pass a tax of 10% for everyone. That’s it, no complications or exceptions. You pay 10% of every dollar you receive, whether it’s Medicaid, Social Security and wages - whatever - you pay 10%. The problem is 40% of the people who file a tax return in this country today pay no taxes because of all the exceptions for the low-income population. How many of those 40% in this new, simple tax world are going to stand up and say, “Yes! It’s about time I get to pay my fair share instead of those rich people paying all of the taxes!” As soon as the poor find out they are going to have to start paying more there would be a revolution. Simple sounds like a wonderful thing; “Let’s simplify the tax code, let’s make a flat tax.” Well, it can’t happen because by definition it’s unfair. Let’s say the speed limit is 55 for everyone. Simple and fair. What happens if you’re dying, choking to death and there’s a hospital one minute
away. Are you allowed to speed to save your life? Are there any exceptions? Of course, there are exceptions to every rule. The same goes for taxes, which is why the tax code will never be simple. Now let me relate this to the recent changes in North Carolina tax law. The NC legislature tried to simplify income taxes in 2013 for returns filed in 2014. In order to simplify taxes, they decided to only allow itemized deductions for property taxes, mortgage interest and charitable contributions. Odds are you know someone effected by this simplification, especially if that person is over 65. Did you catch what the NC legislature left out? In 2014 there is no deduction for medical expenses. For a lot of taxpayers it meant that they were now paying more in taxes for being sick. Currently the legislature is considering reinstating this deduction. Hmmmm . . . so much for simplification but you can say it is closer to being fair. If you have any questions about any current tax laws or want us to conduct a free review of any previous tax return, please visit us at 405 E. Dixie Drive in Asheboro or give us a call at 629-4700.
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Randolph Rotary Club to Host A Literary Coup! At its June 3rd meeting, the Randolph Rotary Club will pull a literary coup and the general public is invited! Shelby Stephenson, the Poet Laureate of North Carolina, will make his first Randolph County appearance at 12 noon at the AVS Banquet Room in North Asheboro.
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helby Stephenson of Benson, NC is the newest Poet Laureate inductee to the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame and was installed by Governor Pat McCrory in a recent ceremony at the State Capitol in Raleigh that was heralded as a major event. He will serve as ambassador to promote North Carolina writers and champion projects that will include writing workshops in assisted living and retirement communities as well as raising awareness of local archives and family histories. Stephenson is famous for his works featuring North Carolina rural life. Joseph Bathanti, the former North Carolina Poet Laureate, said, “Shelby Stephenson was born to be a North Carolina Poet Laureate! He truly is the voice of North Carolina!” Mr. Stephenson will deliver a collection of his better known works. Mr. Stephenson is a prolific writer of poetry and song. His first poem, “Whales Are Hard To See” was published in 1973 and he notes that “my recent publication is a reissue of a long, book length poem called Fiddledeedee.” Alongside his wife Linda, he has recorded a collection of musical CDs. He has published more than a dozen books, taught writing at universities including UNC-Pembroke and won numerous awards and honors. For more on Mr. Shelby Stephenson, visit his website at: http://www.shelbystephenson.com/ home.html. This literary treat is open to the public. Tickets for the June 3rd luncheon are available for $15 on a first come, first served basis. They can be purchased at the Randolph Arts Guild, Brightside Gallery, and the Courier-Tribune (check or cash only). Please reserve your seat by Wednesday, May 20. For questions, please contact Rotarian Derrick Grantham at 336-302-4225. Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million
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members of more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. For more information, visit Rotary. Randolph Rotarians develop community service projects that address many of today’s most critical issues, such as children at risk, poverty and hunger, the environment, illiteracy, and violence.
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Story provided by Karmen Black, Junior SWRHS, Unify Club President
DRAGON-SIZED FUN SPECIAL OLYMPICS IN RANDOLPH COUNTY
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tarting at 9 AM, the fun at the 2015 Randolph County Special Olympics never seemed to stop. With over 600 athletes, buddies, teachers, parents and volunteers, this year’s Special Olympic Spring Games was surely something to get “Fired Up!” about. This year’s theme, “Fire it Up!” featured over 300 athletes as princesses, fairies, princes, knights, and dragons. Hosted by Southwestern Randolph High School, the events began as Randolph County Schools’ Superintendent, Dr. Stephen Gainey, Master of Ceremonies, announced each school in the Parade. Our National Anthem was performed by Alanna Fisher and Caleb Oxindine from Randleman Middle School, followed by the Athlete’s Oath lead by students from Uwharrie Middle School. Finally the torch run, featuring Michael Chase Suttles , Lindsay Pizzola, Randy Voncannon, and Nathanial Bruce, all from SWRHS, declared the games open! Throughout the day, Patrick O’Hara, director of the RandolphAsheboro YMCA, announced events such as walker, wheelchair, running and walking races and the softball throw. Everyone was a winner! “It is overwhelming how the entire community comes together for these kids on this day. Student buddies, athletes, teachers, parents, administrators, schools, and businesses all contribute to make this such an exciting event. Randolph County truly shines on this day. It makes me so proud to live here”, says Unify Club Sponsor Kim Black. Black, along with fellow sponsor Kara Miller, Special Olympics Committee Coordinator Ann York, Shawn Columbia
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of Randolph-Asheboro YMCA, Jonathan Sermon, of Asheboro Parks and Rec, and over 150 buddies and volunteers made it all possible. “This event brings out the best in all of our students,” recalls SWR Sponsor, Kara Miller, “These athletes have their day to shine and right by their side they have a buddy who is their biggest fan.” After collecting their ribbons, athletes could go to the hard-earned party at the Olympic Village, provided by Cross Roads Baptist Church. It was filled with music and fun, where they could partake of homemade treats, win prizes, color, play corn hole, and participate in the annual “Mascot Dance-Off ”, which featured Sparky the fire dog from Ulah Fire Department, Fat Cat from the State Employees Credit Union, Fang from the Asheboro Copperheads baseball team, The Energizer Bunny, twin “Wendys” from Wendy’s, Sweet Frog’s Scoop and Cookie, and the famous Chick-Fil-A Cow. This day is truly special in the eyes of all that participate, and is an experience that will be remembered for a lifetime. This day is a reminder to all of us to “Be A Fan” of respect, inclusion, unity, and love.
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ASK THE EXPERT YOUR HEARING
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Why do some seniors suffer from hearing loss? Is hearing loss a normal part of aging?
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affecting senior health.
Do you have difficulty hearing conversations in a noisy room? Do you constantly ask others to repeat what they just said? If you answered “yes” to these questions, you may be experiencing hearing loss—especially if you are aged 65 or older.
As you age, you are at risk for hearing loss. The most common type of hearing loss is presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss. A gradual loss of hearing that affects both ears, presbycusis occurs when tiny hairs in the ear, which are necessary for converting sound waves to sounds, become damaged or die. Hearing loss from presbycusis is permanent because once these hairs are damaged or die, they are not replaced with new growth.
Almost 10 percent of adults between the ages of 55 and 64 suffer from hearing loss, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. That number jumps to 25 %for those 65 to 74, and it doubles to 50 % for ages 75 and older. After high blood pressure and arthritis, hearing loss is the most common chronic condition
A lifetime of exposure to loud noises such as loud music, power tools, motorcycles, or firecrackers can cause hearing loss in seniors. Other causes include diabetes, smoking, allergies, high blood pressure, tumors or stroke, medications, a punctured eardrum, viruses or bacteria, and earwax buildup.Your genes may also play a part in presbycusis, as
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it tends to run in families. An estimated 50% of age-related hearing loss is inherited, says the journal American Family Physician, which also asserts that men are also more likely than women to develop hearing loss, and are more likely to develop it at an earlier age.
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Hearing loss has various consequences. Research shows that those seniors with hearing loss, particularly women, are more prone to moderate to severe depression. Also hearing loss also appears to worsen cognitive functioning. Additionally, a study by the Better Hearing Institute shows that untreated hearing loss can result in a loss of income per household of up to $30,000 per year depending on the degree of hearing loss! And hearing loss has been linked to loss of intimacy, added frustration and stress, loss of independence and self-confidence. Though you can’t always fully prevent hearing loss, you can take steps to minimize or overcome it. At The Hearing Clinic, our audiologists are licensed professionals who diagnose and help manage your hearing problems. Our treatment is geared to improve your ability to function in daily life. The cause and extent of your hearing loss will determine the course of your treatment. We offer a variety of hearing aids and assistive listening devices in our three convenient Triad locations.
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FEATURE STORY
ANGELS AMONG US by Ean James Ellmore
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veryone stood there in nervous anticipation of what was about to happen. There were subtle raindrops falling from the cold, grey sky. The microphones boomed with the inspiring reminder of why we were doing what we were doing. The countdown rang through our ears from five to one. The race began, and we slowly took off to finish what was started. What were we running for? We were running for a cure, raising awareness for brain cancer. Who were we running for? That varied from person to person. Some it may be a spouse, a son, or a friend. Others may just be running for a cure. I was running for my dad. When my legs grew sore and I felt like stopping, I tried my best to push through for a cure, for my dad. Ultimately, I did stop a few times. I didn’t make the goal I wanted to, but that wasn’t why I was here. I was here for a cure, and I hope I, along with my brother, my mother, friends, aunts, uncles, etc., helped to achieve that goal. By the end, I honestly ran to be finished with the race. I ran down the hill and crossed the finish line. Then, I waited for everyone else to finish. We refreshed ourselves with water and bagels, and we talked and walked around. We were ultimately waiting for the walk. Everyone can walk, and we did. They had a nice ceremony where awards were given. Doctors and patients, including my dad in the latter category, all walked up on
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stage. There were a record number of survivors that day. Two survivors came forward and sang the eponymous “Angels Among Us.” Then, the bagpipers came, and the walk began. We watched my dad walk down the stage, surrounded by fellow survivors. There was an air of bittersweet optimism. We joined our dad in line. I took many, many pictures, trying my best to capture this amazing event. We walked where the signs told us to, had many random and honestly uninteresting conversations along the way. We walked through the giant buildings where some surgeries took place, again including my dad. It started to rain, which was not appreciated by anyone except my brother, which I remember for some strange reason. To give a sample of our conversations, my brother, Grant, told me that for his sixteenth birthday, I would take him and our cousins down to Florida and have a “no adults” vacation at Disney World. Again, it doesn’t matter. But, really, none of it matters that much, referring to the walk and run. It was just a sign that we were here and we cared. We cared about the cause of brain cancer. We wanted to make a change in the lives of people.Yes, some people got some exercise. Whoop-de-doo. That’s not the point. The point is that we care.
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THE TINY HOUSE MOVEMENT by Shane Bryson
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e’ve all read the famous words from Henry David Thoreau, “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.” Thoreau took to the woods to apply this sentiment and become arguably the father of what is now known as the “tiny house movement” with his 150 square foot cabin. Thoreau yearned for a simplistic setting, removed from the clutter and distraction of everyday life.
sq ft. Some come on trailers and can be moved from place to place, others come on skids, and some have traditional foundations. In whatever format a tiny house may come, they are a far cry from what many would consider to be a traditional home.
So why would anyone choose to live in such a small space? When I made the decision to build a tiny home, I took a lot of factors into account. I am a twenty-nine year old Student Activities Coordinator at a local community college. I’m single and I have no children. Much of my life revolves around my career and advancing my education. I don’t need a lot. So for my own situation a 1,200 sq ft, the size Some of you are asking “what is a tiny house?” Depending on who you ask, a tiny house is a dwelling that is 399 square of the average American home, seemed to be a bit much. I have chosen to build my home from a prebuilt storage feet or less. These houses come in all shapes, layouts and building on skids that comes in just at 250 sq ft inside, with sizes. In most cases, a tiny dwelling is much less than 399
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an additional 50 feet outside with a covered porch. This is just enough space for me to live comfortably with a small bathroom, kitchen, living area and sleeping loft. While my position at the college allows me to easily provide for myself, I find it important in our economic atmosphere to be frugal and as fiscally responsible as possible. Tiny homes can be much more affordable to heat, cool, and light. This allows my utility costs, once my home is completed, to be much less than that of a traditional home. With the average cost of an existing home in the US at $189K, my $13,000 home will save a lot of resources that can be reallocated toward my education and future goals. Along with my home, I am also exploring many aspects of living sustainably, growing my own food, and achieving a new level of independence.
Living smaller has allowed me to decide what is important in my own life. With such a small space, everything must have a purpose. My belongings have become much more important to me but there are far less of them. This focus has given me a new perspective on life that I do not believe I could achieve otherwise. Over these next few issues, I invite you into my life and the process I am going through as I build my own tiny home. I will share with you many of my projects as they pertain to the build. We will also go together to meet others within in the movement to learn why exactly they have chosen this life style. Please join me on this journey and let us live deliberately together.
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ASK THE EXPERT CHIROPRACTIC CARE
Disc Herniation The source of neck pain within a person can be explained by many different origins. One common origin of pain is when the ligaments (very strong structures that hold bones together in a joint) are injured. This is universally known as a “sprain” in the medical field. When a ligament is sprained, there could be an additional injury to the muscles that attach to the bone; this is known as a “strain.” These are just a few sources of pain that can arise in the neck and have variable degrees of significance. However, what is the issue when someone says, “a disc has slipped in my neck?”
Discs are shock absorbers that lay between each vertebra in the spine. There are a total of 6 discs in the cervical spine (2-7) and a total of 23 in the entire spine. The discs increase in size as your travel down the spine in order to compensate for the additional weight added at each level. The phrase “slipped disc” can refer to a number of things, including herniation, rupture, bulge, etc. Essentially the inner aspect of the disc is fluid-like and can be herniated in any which direction and can result in pain, if something is pinched, irritated, or compressed. However there are cases where the patient had no pain in his or her neck, but
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the MRI discovered multiple discs have herniated. In other words one could have a disc bulge/herniation without ever knowing they had a problem. Disc herniations that are not clinically important (lack of pain) could still lead a doctor to erroneously recommend surgery. So why do some people present with pain and some people don’t? Well the answer to this question is not a simple one, because multiple explanations could exist. A patient with a disc herniation will normally present with arm pain, numbness/tingling, burning pain, possible weakness, and may travel down to a specific finger. Certain positions like looking up and bending the neck to the troubled arm can reproduce the pain (not in all cases, dependent on the location of the disc herniation). Another key finding would be the relief of pain when the doctor lifts the head straight up in the air or the patient discovers relief with their affected arm raised over their head. In relation to these patients who don’t have symptoms, it is because their nerve roots are not being irritated or compressed. Usually the compression/irritation is induced by another complicating factor such as inflammation, joint dysfunction, and other issues that were brought on by an injury.
Some cases are herniated disc that protruded directly on a nerve root and may require surgery, whereas other issues can be resolved with simple conservative care. In a study produced in 2014 (this is a low back disc study but it essentially holds true to the neck as well), 148 patients showing low back and leg pain along with MRI confirmed disc herniation were treated with chiropractic care and followed for one year. At 3 months, 91% of patients were “improved”, and 88% were “improved” after 1 year. Acute patients improved faster by 3 months than did chronic patients. 81.8% of chronic patients 89.2% felt “improved” at 1 year. Essentially chiropractic care aligns the spine to its proper position, allowing the inflammation, degeneration, and other trauma from progressing any further, which in turn will remove pressure on the nerve. I am not saying the treatment will put the disc back into its proper position (neither did the 2014 study or it would have been 100% improvement), but in those cases when the disc is not the core issue, chiropractic care can be a safe and extremely less invasive solution to your problems.
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RANDOLPH ARTS GUILD ANNOUNCES 33RD ANNUAL JURIED ARTS SHOW
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he Randolph Arts Guild announces plans to hold its 33rd Annual Juried Arts Show. Artists may deliver their entries on Friday, May 29 (10am 5pm) and Saturday, May 30 (10am - 2pm). The selected entries will be exhibited during the month of June in the Sara Smith Self Gallery at Moring Arts Center, 123 Sunset Ave. in downtown Asheboro. This year’s juror will be Linda Johnson Dougherty. Linda is the Chief Curator & Curator of Contemporary Art at the North Carolina Museum of Art where she is currently organizing exhibitions of contemporary art and developing artists’ projects for the Museum Park. She co-directed the public art program for the state of North Carolina for several years, and prior to that she was a curator at the Phillips Collection, a research associate at the National Gallery of Art, and a research assistant at the National Museum of American Art in Washington, D.C. As an independent curator and critic based in Chapel Hill, she contributed reviews and articles on contemporary art to numerous national art publications. She has also written exhibition catalogues and guest-curated exhibitions for museums and contemporary art centers in North Carolina and throughout the United States. She has a BA in art
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history from Wesleyan University and an MA in art history from Williams College. As is the tradition, the entry fee is $20 RAG members $25 for non-members. Each artist may submit up to three current pieces of their work for review by the juror. New this year the juror will have full discretion to select the works to be displayed in the Sara Smith Self Gallery and all works not selected will be hung salon style (floor to ceiling as necessary) in Gallery 101 in our first ever Salon de Refuse. The Randolph Arts Guild reserves the right to not exhibit works it deems unfit for display. Cash prizes will be given for Best in Show ($200), First Place ($150), Second Place ($100.00) and Third Place ($50.00). The show is open to all artists working in any media. Artists with very large pieces or works requiring special installation should call the Randolph Arts Guild in advance of submission 336-629-0399 x 23. An Opening Reception will be held on Tuesday, June 2nd from 5:30 - 7:30pm. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.Visit www.RandolphArtsGuild.com for complete guidelines and juror information.
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Travel Ideas for Active Seniors
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hose who have said goodbye to the work-aday grind now have many hours to settle down and relax. People who have
continually put off vacations in lieu of work responsibilities may now have
all the time they need to explore the world. Traveling for seniors can be rewarding and relaxing. Those with a substantial retirement nest egg have numerous destinations at their disposal. Mature vacationers travel more frequently
and stay longer than any other age group. Travel ranks among the top leisure activities for men and women over 50, according to the Web site Suddenly Senior. Seniors can find several travel advantages at their disposal. Also, thanks to special
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senior discounts, travel may be even more affordable than first expected. While certain destinations are not always practical for certain age brackets, there are many places to which seniors can visit comfortably and enjoy a wealth of memories. • Theme parks: Although theme parks may seem carved out entirely for the adventure-seekers, there are many other more placid activities that would appeal to those who prefer to keep their feet firmly on the ground rather than looping through the air on a rocket-propelled coaster. With animal preserves, water parks, fine dining, and a bevy of hotels either in the park or directly on the outskirts, theme parks provide many activities for older travelers. Although theme parks require a lot of walking, many provide wheelchairs or motorized scooters for those who need to get off of their feet. They also make a great option for seniors who will be traveling with the entire family, including children. • Beach resorts: Provided flying is medically safe, a beachside vacation can be the ideal trip for seniors looking for the utmost in relaxation. For those who have passports, the possibilities are endless. Those who prefer to remain on relatively domestic soil can retreat to Puerto Rico, south Florida, the California coast, Hawaii, and the U.S.Virgin Islands. • Cruising: Cruising is a preferred vacation choice for the 50+ set because it offers the convenience of an all-inclusive package and transportation all in one. With the myriad activities offered on board, cruises are a versatile vacation option for seniors. Also, there is no need to worry about traveling far for meals and other entertainment options, as everything is self-contained on the cruise ship. For more active seniors who enjoy the daily getaway, excursions in ports of call can provide the variety desired.
• Guided tours: Seniors who want to experience a piece of history can sign up for tour packages backed by reputable companies. The tours may involve train or bus travel, and various attractions will be visited. At the end of the tour, individuals can choose to extend the vacation by checking into a hotel nearby. • RV trips: Another self-contained vacation that is entirely up to the people traveling is vacationing by recreational vehicle. Seniors can customize their routes depending on which areas they want to see. Companies like Cruise America RV enable people to rent an RV so they needn’t worry about the expense of buying one outright. However, should RV traveling become addictive, there always is the option of buying a camper later on. Setting an itinerary and then establishing the pace enables travelers to tour the country or cross the border as desired. From beaches to national parks, many areas offer RV hook-up areas and amenities. • Exotic tours: Seniors who were never able to afford or spare the time for an extensive vacation may now want to visit those exotic locations that have beckoned for years. Now could be the time to book a ticket for Europe and visit all of the cities that have made the history books. Those looking for even more adventure can travel to the South Pacific and explore tropical islands. Others may want to go “down under” and experience the rugged Outback or the culture of Australian city centers. With a bevy of free time and fewer restrictions holding them back, seniors could be ready for the next great travel adventure.
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Photos & Story provided by Gavin Johnson
North Carolina Zoo grants wish for sick child
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granted his wish with the help of zookeepers at the N.C.
a fascination with animals or family
Zoo, by allowing the 6-year-old to be a zookeeper for
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North Carolina Zoo every day. But
for Parker Gaillard, a 6-year-old from Winston-Salem who recently visited the zoo, it was a celebration of life. Parker is a cancer patient battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma. “He had his three month checkup recently and all of his counts are great,” said his mom, Lori. “He’s recovered well.”
them, and we got to pet some of them,” said Parker. Parker’s special day started with him and his family arriving at the zoo in a limousine. Once they arrived they were escorted on a VIP tour throughout the zoo. To make Parker’s day as an honorary zookeeper, he received a zookeeper uniform and name badge.
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“It’s a great way for us to celebrate as a family and have time together after so much time where we had to be apart because of treatments or in the hospital, or being
Karen Jarvis, the zoo’s registrar and a Make-A-Wish Foundation volunteer. “The North Carolina Zoo takes great honor to be chosen for this.” It takes an entire zoo to help fulfill wish requests through Make-A-Wish. Many zookeepers often come into work on their days off. Zoo animals even get involved with helping to make memories for children visiting through Make-A-Wish. For Parker’s visit, he received a painting that was done by a snake and another painting that was created by an elephant. The North Carolina Zoological Society, which is a nonprofit for the zoo gave Parker and his brother gift cards to gift shops inside the park. “It was 100% fun,” added Parker. “It is a day that’s all about fun and celebrating the victory of him defeating cancer,” Lori said. For a little boy who has spent a lot of his young life fighting cancer, being able to visit the zoo and just be a kid is something he and his family will remember always.
able to do the normal things we would want to do,” said Lori Gaillard, Parker’s mother. Parker loves animals and wants to be a zookeeper. Throughout his day at the zoo he had the opportunity to stop by 12 exhibits and talk with zookeepers about how they take care of animals. Parker along with his mother, father John and older brother Alston did things like feed the ducks, got up close with reptiles and even received exclusive tours through the zoo’s Prairie and Africa Plains areas. Over the years zookeepers at the N.C. Zoo have assisted workers with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant wishes for nearly 15 sick children who wanted to visit the zoo or become honorary zookeepers. Some of those children have come from places such as Kansas and New York. “They get to have fun and laugh, and they’re not worried about doctor’s appointments or treatments,” said www.AsheboroMagazine.com
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WANDERING
LOW WATER BRIDGE MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Photos and Story By Deborah Marcus
In April, we began by looking at the incredible variety in the natural landscape of Randolph County and the surrounding counties of Montgomery, Moore, and Guilford.
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pring had just started to show some of its colors, and the landscape began to fill in with many variations of green, in the opening of leaves on trees as well as growth both wild and cultivated. One of the more remarkable things about this area is that there is a veritable artist pallet of colors, and a range of hues that are somewhat unique to this region. Changes are occurring daily in the landscape. The tiny bluets are covering the ground in the forest. Bright colored blooms dot the landscaped neighborhoods and roadways. Dogwood continues to bloom, and the swallowtail butterflies can be seen feeding on nectar and helping to pollinate plants. The tulip poplar trees are showing off their blooms, aptly named for their tuliplike appearance. I was at an outdoor event recently, and commented on a nearby tree in bloom. One of the
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attendees asked me to point it out, and then expressed dismay that she had lived here for years and never noticed them. I assured her that it is never too late to get outside and look up and around and developing a habit of engagement with nature. Last month we didn’t stray far from Asheboro, visiting Tot Hill Farm Trailhead just west of town. With the weather warming up and the days growing longer, it’s a nice time of year to take a little drive deeper into the countryside, to enjoy the comfortable temperatures, moderate risk of rains, and even stop for a bit of Sasquatchian culture and some tasty fried chicken. 30 miles from Asheboro is the heart of the Uwharrie National Forest. The LandTrust is the owner of over 1200 acres around Low Water Bridge in Montgomery County. It is
a lovely place to stop and enjoy the outdoors. Bass fishing can be had here, and you can picnic and hike, too. If you have a kayak or canoe, you can readily access the Uwharrie River. There is parking for about 10 vehicles, including a handicapped parking spot. As the name implies, Low Water Bridge is low to the river and can flood, but generally it does not, although there are times when the water level is fairly high in contrast with the height of the bridge. It can be a nice area for bird watching, and photographers enjoy capturing the beauty of the river life found there. There are campgrounds
nearby, some primitive and some with vault toilets, and limited to no potable water. If you’d like to wake up in the woods but have the comforts of home, Uwharrie Cabin rents lovely cabins, each with outdoor grills, fire pits, and a range of amenities in each unit. They are located approximately 7 miles south on NC Hwy 109. I have no affiliation with the cabin owner, but I have had the opportunity to stay there and it was an enjoyable visit! A few miles from the bridge, also on 109, is the Eldorado Outpost. All the essential tools you may need to fish, camp, cook, hunt, and hike are available here. Gasoline and diesel
are available, and there is always something being cooked up inside if you’re looking for a hot meal or a quick bite. That Sasquatchian culture I mentioned earlier must be seen to be believed. An array of Big Footrelated paraphernalia is available at the Outpost for the curious and the believer. Also nearby is Badin Lake. Motorboats are frequently seen on the lake, and there are a number of camping options, including horse camping, as well as plenty of room for day use activities. There are Great blue herons that live at the lake, along with a host of other water birds. As I have offered before as a gentle reminder, if you have expectations seeing some particular plant, animal, or insect at a certain moment in time, you run the risk of being disappointed
and perhaps feeling like your outing was not a success. Consider every outing to be an adventure, full of possibility and wonder. This way, you will not be disappointed, and you will often be delighted by what you discover. Always remember to bring a few essentials, even if you don’t plan to lose sight of your vehicle: water, phone, small first aid kit, snacks. It pays to be prepared for the unexpected. www.AsheboroMagazine.com
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Getting to the Low Water Bridge (distances are approximate): from Asheboro, the most direct route is to take Highway 49 South for 17 miles to Hwy 109 and travel south on 109 for about 7 miles until you reach Coggins Mine Road. Make a left on Coggins Mine, then a right on Low Water Bridge Road. Road is gravel at that length until you reach the bridge parking area. From Low Water Bridge to Eldorado Outpost: Return to Coggins Mine Road the way you came into Low Water Bridge. Left on Coggins Mine Road, Left on NC Hwy 109 approximately a mile and a half. Gas station and Outpost will be on the right. http://eldoradooutpost.com/ http://www.uwharriecabinrentals.com/ www.ncnatural.com/NCUSFS/Uwharrie/camping.html
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each child with a t-shirt, a gold medal, and a race bag. Area businesses donate items for the athlete’s race bags that each participant will receive during the awards ceremony for the entire family at the YMCA Splash Pad when all have completed the race. Volunteers help make this a rewarding experience for everyone involved. Watching the determination on each child’s face as they race to the end and the smiles they have for achieving their goal is truly inspirational for all who cheer them on! We are grateful for the opportunity to offer this exciting and worthwhile event. Together we are making a difference in the lives of children in our community! For questions about how you can be involved in this event contact Robin Hatch at 625-1976.
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