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CONTENTS

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

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COVER STORY

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Majestic Floor Covering

COMMUNITY NEWS

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A Crafty Christmas Asheboro Christmas Parade Deadline Holiday C raft Fair

ASK THE EXPERT

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Insurance

COMMUNITY NEWS

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RAG Offers Field Trip to Visit Area WinstonSalem Art Venues Human Services Technology Cirriculum Ready for Growth at RCC

ASK THE EXPERT

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Your Eyes

ZOO ZEAL

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North Carolina Zoo Receives Award for Saving Gorillas in the Wild

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Fifteen Students Chosen for Fountain-Luria Student Leadership Academy at RCC

COMMUNITY NEWS

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The Four Saints Art Wall Project

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RCC Named Partner in $9.2 Million Grant to Pilot Student Retention Program

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Your Hearing

COMMUNITY NEWS

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RAG to Exhibit Work of Potter Josh Floyd

AT THE YMCA

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YMCA Annual Holiday Craft Fair

COMMUNITY PROFILE

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Rev. Lynda Ferguson Brings Contemporary Worship Service to First United Methodist Church

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GRRA Members Win Awards at NCAR Convention

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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RECIPE

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The “Perfect” Thanksgiving Turkey

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Ukrainian Christmas Eggs with Karen McFetters

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Triad Goodwill Wins Sustainability Award

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

“Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the t��e measure of our Thanksgiving.”

- W. T. Purkiser

Dear Readers, With the upcoming holiday season speeding towards us at an alarming rate, I am reminded of why I love this time of year.

It’s not about shopping, and giving or getting presents. It’s not about eating my way through the many parties and events that happen at this time of year. It’s about the little moments - the smile on your family’s faces when you sit down to Thanksgiving dinner and give thanks for another year that you are together, and for the triumphs and the struggles, because without the struggles we would never learn and grow. It’s seeing a child’s face light up as your decorate the Christmas tree, or make Christmas Cookies - as you make memories with them that will last a lifetime.

I have seen a lot of posts about large box stores staying closed on Thanksgiving and giving their employees time with their families - when did that become the exception, not the rule. If you must shop on Black Friday, I challenge each of you to shop at small independent retailers both Friday and Saturday, and support those owners because they have kids in our schools, they go to our churches, they volunteer at our non-profits and they put their faith in a dream. Help make their dreams a reality and keep your dollars local, where they will do the most good.

Until next month, Happy Thanksgiving!

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ajestic Floor Covering is growing by leaps and bounds, and they held an Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting and Open House on October 1st. Owner Mike Key welcomed guests to the new location at 1495 South Main Street, Randleman and thanked his late friend and business partner, Dagoberto “Robert” Salazar for pushing him to go into business with him 12 years ago. Robert’s family attended the Open House and his son, Robert Salazar, Jr. was on hand to cut the ribbon.

The event was a huge success. They provided a sumptuous spread from Something Different Catering and tours of the new facility throughout the day. Mike and the staff of Majestic Floor Covering were pleased to see so many of the local community members come out in support of their new facility, and both past and present customers as well.

Mike Key grew up in Asheboro and began his career working for Bostic Construction in Greensboro as a Flooring and Hardware Division Manager. He worked

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closely with Robert Salazar, who owned R & L Carpet and subcontracted with Bostic. When Bostic went out of business in 2003, Robert convinced Mike that they should start their own company and they created Majestic Floor Covering.

In April, 2011 on his way to a job, Robert was killed in a truck accident. He was a great partner, friend and family man, leaving behind a wife and three beautiful children.

“His persistence paid off in pushing us to start this business. I wouldn’t be where I am today without Robert and he will never be forgotten.” – Mike Key. The first two years in business they handled floor coverings – carpet, tile, vinyl, hardwood, etc. By 2005 they expanded their business to include turnkey operations consisting of shelving, shower doors, signage, bath hardware, blinds, bath partitions, mirrors and faucets, fire extinguishers, and mailboxes for multi-family units in addition to flooring. This “Turnkey Operation” opened the market to fulfill both Flooring and Hardware needs to Contractors without them having to shop around

and deal with multiple companies to complete a project.

This marketing niche has allowed Majestic to gain a strong foothold in the industry. As that ability became known, Majestic expanded its’ services to not only North Carolina, its home base, but also spread to South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, West Virginia and Georgia.

Construction on the new showroom and warehouse facility began in early 2015 and they relocated the company there in July. The new showroom and offices are 6,400 sq. ft, and the warehouse comprises 15,000 sq. ft. With the expanded space, they are now able to display many more options from their vendors for customers to pick from. With beautiful floors in a luxury vinyl tile that looks like wood, but is super easy to clean, the showroom is a great example of the workmanship and care that goes into every job Majestic Floor Covering handles.

Up until now they have handled mostly commercial, multi-family and management turns. Some of the larger commercial contracts include flooring for Krispy Kreme, Food Lion, Hooters, Subway, and Wal-Mart. Majestic Floor Covering works with over 100 local vendors and sub-contractors from Greensboro, Winston-Salem and Asheboro and most of them work exclusively with Majestic.

Mike is serious when he says “Without their willingness to travel and spend time away from their families while on the jobs, we couldn’t offer our services to the larger companies building multi-family units and student housing throughout the Southeast. They do a great job; and when the job is done, they leave the job site looking great. Our subcontractors continue to help Majestic strengthen its relationships with our customers and play a key role making Majestic what it is today.”

With the new facility, they have also expanded their staff to 15 employees, increasing the outside sales staff substantially. While they are maintaining their high standards and quality work in the multi-family and commercial arena, Mike has hired Spring Robinson to focus on their retail customers, and assist them in choosing the best options for their project, whether it be a renovation or new home construction. Spring worked at Majestic from 2005 to 2010, and recently moved back to the area.

With brand names like Shaw, Mohawk, Armstrong, Congoleum, Happy Floors, Karndeen, Dal-Tile, Florida Tile, Delaney, Sauder, Horizon Forest Products Wood Floors, and many other household names, the selection and styles that are available in the new showroom are almost endless. Whether you need ceramic tile, vinyl, wood or you are building a gym and need a fitness workout floor, they have options for any job – large or small.

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carries beautiful door and bathroom hardware and plumbing fixtures, custom closets, mirrors, blinds and wire shelving. With the new space in the showroom, they have dedicated areas that showcase the different options in hardware, and an example of the craftsmanship and versatility a custom closet can offer.

Majestic Floor Covering also offers in-house financing

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through Synchrony Financial. They offer 12 months same as cash, as well as many other options. They run special financing promotions all the time. Please call and check with Spring for the latest offer.

Located on South Main Street in Randleman just off I-73/I-74, the new showroom provides easy access from Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Burlington, Kernersville,

Thomasville, Southern Pines – just about anywhere you are coming from it’s very convenient to the Piedmont Triad area and the Triangle. With a friendly and knowledgeable staff on site, you are sure to find what you are looking for.

Visit Majestic Floor Covering today at 1495 South Main Street, Randleman, call the showroom at 336.824.1599 or visit them on the web www.majesticflooringnc.com. Like their Facebook page to see photos of previous work, or to stay informed of upcoming specials.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

A CRAFTY CHRISTMAS A Crafty Christmas will be held Nov. 17-19 from 8:30 am to 1 pm at the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA. The classes are sponsored by the Randolph County Extension and Cooperative Association. Cost is $10 per class. Registration deadline is Oct. 30.

Each class will be limited to 10 participants. The first class is in session from 8:30 am until 10:30 am daily.

After a break for prepared refreshments, the second set of classes for the day runs from 11 am until 1 pm.

The classes are open to ECA members and the public.

Classes include: Gifts from the Kitchen, Needle Punch Embroidery, Zipper Brooch, Chrismons, Spoon Santa, Iris-Folding, Tea Cup Gardening, Balloon Magnolia, Wine Cork Ornaments, Ribbon Wreath, Button Brooch, Lighted Wine Bottle, Moravian Star, Pine Cone Cluster Door Hanger, Tea Bag Angel, Candle Surround Ring, Christmas Kissing Ball, Herb Mix Ornament, Quilted Christmas Ball, Holiday Earrings, and Inspiration from the Winter Garden. Samples are on display at the Cooperative Extension Office.

Call (336)318-6000 or come by the Cooperative Extension Office for a registration form. The office is located at 112 W. Walker Ave., Asheboro. During Crafty Christmas, child care for ages 6 weeks-6 years old is available at the YMCA. Contact the YMCA Nursery Staff for information at (336)625-1976.

Asheboro Christmas Parade Deadline Approaches The Asheboro Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce, will be held December 4th at 7:00 p.m. in Downtown Asheboro.

Anyone desiring to participate must submit a parade participation application to the Chamber of Commerce no later than November 4, 2015.

As in the past, cash prizes will be awarded to floats that are built by local organizations, schools, churches and businesses. First place will receive $100, second place $75, and third place $50.

The Chamber can also provide professional custombuilt floats for rent. These floats come complete with your business or organization’s name on signs on both sides of the float and a vehicle and driver to tow it in the parade. Quantity is limited, therefore, it is imperative that you contact the Chamber of Commerce as soon as possible to secure the commercial float of your choice.

Anyone desiring to participate in the Christmas Parade should contact Amy Rudisill (626-2626) at the Chamber for an application. Again, all applications must be in to the Chamber of Commerce no later than November 4, 2015.

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR Randolph Hospital Volunteers will sponsor a holiday craft show on Friday, November 13th in the Private Dining Room at Randolph Hospital. Jewelry, fall items, home made jellies/bread/cakes, hand crafted wood items, Thanksgiving and Christmas gift items, and much more. The craft show hours are 9-3 pm, and parking is available in the Parking Deck, then enter through the Visitors Center and follow the posted signs. This is a fundraiser, sponsored by Randolph Hospital Volunteers. For additional information contact Dottie Lewis 336-629-9998 or dlewis@ randolphhospital.org.

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HOSPICE OF RANDOLPH COUNTY 30TH ANNUAL AUCTION & BBQ S AT U R D AY NOVEMBER 7, 2015

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ASK THE EXPERT INSURANCE

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Your Home is Insured.

How About Everything that’s Inside It?

omeowner’s policies are designed to cover the needs of the average homeowner. This means the insurance company expects certain types of items to exist at the covered property. There is coverage for the house and other structures (outbuildings, fences, mailboxes, etc.) on the premises. Then there are “contents” items normal to the occupancy of the home which also need to be covered. The policy usually bases the amount of coverage for these contents upon the coverage amount for the home. It assumes that a larger house will have more contents, or a custom home will have custom furnishings and perhaps upgraded appliances.

However, families are unique in terms of their interests, hobbies, and possessions. So most insurance policies limit coverage for certain types of property in their homeowners policies. Examples of the type of property that is subject these limitations include money, jewelry and watches, precious metals,

furs, guns, and property used for business purposes. Some of these items are only limited in the context of theft, others are limited for any cause of loss.

After a loss, many homeowners are saddened to learn that they do not have sufficient coverage for these types of property. Complicating things, many of the items subject to the “Special Limits” provision are also prime targets for theft. Cash, jewelry, and silver flatware are small and therefore easily thrown into pillowcases and hauled out of homes.

Most policies limit coverage for theft losses for these items. Given the rise in precious metal prices, items purchased ten years ago might have much greater value today, so even if an individual has coverage for these items, the policy may need to be reviewed to ensure that the coverage is sufficient.

Another area where basic coverage might be lacking is when lightning damages items used for business such as computers and high-end printers.

The homeowners policy anticipates you might have some items used for business at your home, but not more than a few.

It pays to give some thought to your possessions and what levels of coverage might be needed. For example, if you have a modest jewelry collection, $1,000 in coverage might be sufficient—especially if you rarely have it in the same location at the same time (keeping in mind that some of your jewelry is currently being worn while other pieces are in storage at home). And of course, when substantial new pieces come into your possession whether by purchase, gift, or inheritance, you’ll likely need to review your policy.

An independent insurance agent is a great resource to guide you through the subject of Special Limits possessions. And as always, it is best to have those conversations before an unforeseen event occurs, rather than afterwards.

Written in cooperation with Central Insurance Companies

Doug Allen is a lifelong resident of Asheboro and a graduate of UNC-Charlotte. A member and past-president of the Randolph Rotary, Doug is a commercial insurance executive with HPB Insurance Group.

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COMMUNITY NEWS The Randolph Arts Guild Offers Field Trip to Visit Area Winston-Salem Art Venues

Human Services Technology Curriculum Ready for Growth at RCC

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andolph Community College’s new Human Services Technology curriculum has been approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), according to Scott Smith, department head and instructor, and the field is poised for growth.

“Three of the top four fastest growing jobs in North Carolina are human services jobs,” said Smith, citing a list of fast-growing occupations through 2016 posted by the College Foundation of North Carolina on its website, cfnc. org. Those are social and human service assistants, mental health counselors, and mental health and substance abuse social workers. The job outlook in the human services industry is also increasing nationwide, according to the CFNC. The annual growth rate is estimated to be 13% in North Carolina and over 21% in the nation. In fact, four of the top seven fastest-growing occupations are human services-related jobs.

RCC received notification of the new program’s approval

by SACSCOC in late September, according to Smith. All new programs must go through this approval process.

RCC already has between 10-15 students enrolled in the program.

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he Randolph Arts Guild offers an opportunity to enjoy two of Winston-Salem’s well known visual art museums on Wednesday, November 18. The guild invites the Randolph County community and surrounding areas to join the day long excursion to visit Reynolda House of American Art and the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (S.E.C.C.A.). The day begins with an 8:30 a.m. departure from Asheboro. The trip includes a guided tour of “The Artist’s Garden: American Impressionism and the Garden Movement, 1887-1920” at Reynolda House. This is an exhibition organized by the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia and features imagery that explores the growing gardening movement at the turn of the 20th century. At SECCA attendees will enjoy “Point & Counterpoint: NC Arts Council Fellows 2014-2015”. This exhibit showcases contemporary visual artists working in a variety of mediums from across our great state. There will be a break for lunch. Organizers also plan to make an additional visit to another Winston-Salem place of note -- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for a light snack before returning to Asheboro by early evening. Meals are not provided. The trip costs $25 for guild members and $35 for non-members. Space is limited. Registration and payment are required to reserve your seat by Wednesday, November 11. For more information contact the Randolph Arts Guild at (336) 629-0399.

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Smith also noted that the Substance Abuse Certificate available under the program, a 12-hour certificate, will be offered completely online starting with the 2016 spring semester. The first two courses of the four required will be offered in the spring, and the last two will be offered in fall 2016.

The curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies that provide social, community, and educational services. Along with core courses, students take courses that prepare them for specialization in specific human service areas. Emphasis in core courses is placed on development of relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes in human services. Fieldwork experience will provide opportunities for application of knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.

Graduates should qualify for positions in mental health, child care, family services, social services, rehabilitation, correction, and educational agencies. Graduates choosing to continue their education may select from a variety of transfer programs at senior public and private institutions.

The average annual wage in North Carolina is $27,640 and the national earning average was $31,280. Of course, those levels go up as the educational level increases—many graduates of this program go on to earn their bachelor’s degrees and eventually their master’s degrees, with some salaries topping $60,000.

For more information on RCC’s Human Services Technology program, contact Scott Smith at 336-318-0314, 704-244-1523, or sasmith@randolph.edu.

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ASK THE EXPERT YOUR EYES

LASIK Surgery: is it right for you?

Tired of wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses? Wish you could see the time on the alarm clock in the morning? You may wonder whether laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery is right for you.

LASIK surgery is a type of corneal refractive eye surgery which is designed to correct vision problems and reduce the need for glasses or contact lenses. LASIK surgery is most appropriate for people who have a moderate degree of nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) or astigmatism which causes blurry vision. The LASIK candidate is 18 years old or older; has healthy corneas; and has not experienced a significant prescription change within the last year.

During the LASIK procedure, an eye surgeon uses a highly-focused femtosecond laser to create a tiny flap in the cornea. The surgeon pulls back the flap to expose the underlying corneal tissue. Using the precision of a excimer laser, the eye surgeon contours the shape of the cornea, with the goal enabling light to properly focus on the retina.

The flap is then laid back in place covering the area where the corneal tissue was removed.

Originally, a blade was used to make this flap, but the femtosecond laser has improved the safety and precision of the surgery. Lasik is a two-step vision correction procedure performed on the cornea. Carolina Eye Associates uses a “bladeless” all-laser procedure. The Wavelight FS 200 Femtosecond Laser creates the thin flap of the cornea in the first step and the Allegretto WAVE Eye-Q excimer laser then reshapes the central cornea before the flap is repositioned.

LASIK surgery can help decrease the need for glasses after

cataract surgery. Patients who had cataract surgery before advanced technology lenses were made available in the U.S. or chose not to have advanced technology cataract surgery typically need glasses for many activities. To reduce the need for glasses in these patients, LASIK surgery can be performed after cataract surgery.

Presbyopia is a condition where the natural lens inside the eye loses its ability to “zoom in” or accommodate while reading. This generally occurs in the mid 40’s and progresses with age. There are two options with LASIK surgery, some people choose to have both eyes set to see well for distance without glasses and wear reading glasses for near. Others choose to have one eye set to see well for distance without glasses and the other eye for near without glasses. This is called monovision and LASIK surgery can be performed in these patients to minimize the need for glasses.

In addition to LASIK surgery, PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) is also a type of refractive surgery to correct myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. PRK was the first type of laser eye surgery for vision correction and is the predecessor to LASIK. Though PRK recovery takes a bit longer than recovery from LASIK eye surgery, PRK is still performed and offers advantages over LASIK for some patients.

Established in 1977, Carolina Eye Associates is one of the largest eye care facilities in the Southeast. The practice provides a full range of quality medical and surgical eye care services. For more information on LASIK surgery or other services offered by Carolina Eye, call (800) 733-9355 or visit www.carolinaeye.com.

Dr. John French is a specialist in corneal and external diseases and small-incision cataract surgery. His specialty covers the medical treatment and surgery of diseases and disorders affecting the surface and front of the eye. Dr. French was distinguished as a 2013 Top Cataract Surgeon in the U.S. by Sightpath Medical. Call 336-629-1451or go to www.carolinaeye.com.

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ZOO Zeal

North Carolina Zoo Receives National Award for Saving Gorillas in the Wild

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he North Carolina Zoo is excited to announce a collaborative program between its conservation team and New York’s Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has received a national award from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).

of the Zoo. “By bringing together a broad range of expertise and resources, our partnership has helped to preserve not only Cross River gorillas, but also the many other plant and animal species that share their forest home.”

program also serves as a model for other institutions, it is receiving this award for the direct, positive impact these organizations are making on the future of the world’s wildlife.”

Cross River gorillas are only found in a small area in Nigeria and Cameroon Since 2008, the Zoo’s Curator of and are threatened by bushmeat Conservation and Research Dr. Richard hunting, conversion of forest for The Zoo and WCS received AZA’s Bergl has worked with WCS to help agriculture and logging. To protect 2015 Significant Achievement in protect Cross River gorillas in Africa. the gorillas, the zoo and WCS have International Conservation Award for There are only between 250 and 300 implemented a mobile computertheir program to conserve critically Cross River gorillas in the world. By based monitoring system across endangered Cross River gorillas. This working together the zoo and WCS their range to assess both threats annual award recognizes exceptional help prevent poaching of gorillas as and the impact of law enforcement efforts toward regional habitat well as habitat destruction. activities. This system, in tandem with a preservation, species restoration, and program of anti-poaching patrols, field “Conservation is a high priority for support of biodiversity in the wild. surveys and community outreach, has the North Carolina Zoo and Wildlife “The long-term collaboration Conservation Society, as well as for all allowed conservation teams with both between our Zoo and the WCS is an AZA-accredited aquariums and zoos,” organizations to quantitatively measure excellent example of how zoos can threat, protection and biological said Jim Maddy, President and CEO of work together to save species from AZA. “As the North Carolina Zoo and data relevant for gorilla and wildlife extinction,” said Pat Simmons, Director WCS Cross River Gorilla conservation conservation.

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These data demonstrate that since its inception, the project has been able to significantly increase levels of protection, reduce threats, and maintain stability of wildlife populations. The Cross River landscape is one of the few locations in tropical Africa where such conservation success has been documented. While effective conservation of the gorillas and their habitat has encountered, and continues to encounter, logistical, technical and political challenges, the monitoring system has proved an invaluable tool in assessing the effectiveness of Cross River gorilla conservation.

This is one among the many projects that the Zoo is involved with to save wildlife from extinction, both here in N.C. and around the world.

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Fountain-Luria Student Leadership Academy participants pose with Jeremy and Michelle Jackson of Camp Caraway after a series of team-building exercises on Sept. 19. Front row, (from left to right) are Cinthia Salinas-Pavon, Michelle Jackson, Jake Parrish, Allison Storm, Jahmina Ollison, Teresa Zheng, Polly Van Ausdall, Rubi Robles, Lily Burgess, Carlos Mancilla-Garcia, and David Arellano; back row, (from left to right) Chris Clark, Michael Ratliff, Jeremy Jackson, Seth Ponder, Nick Everage, and Seth Parrish.

Fifteen Students Chosen for Fountain-Luria Student Leadership Academy at RCC

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ifteen students have been chosen for Randolph Community College’s Fountain-Luria Student Leadership Academy based on a competitive process that considered leadership experience, leadership potential, and a letter of reference from a faculty member.

The group includes eight traditional RCC students and seven Randolph Early College High School students.

The participants completed their first session on Saturday, Sept. 19, which included team-building exercises led by Jeremy Jackson, associate director of camp operations at Camp Caraway, and his wife, Michelle; and a presentation by RCC President Robert S. Shackleford on the topic “Portraits of Leadership.” A second session scheduled for Oct. 22 will include a presentation on group dynamics by Dr. Joanne Buck, department chair for English and Humanities at Guilford Technical Community College; and a session on Servant Leadership by Dr. J.W. Kelley, RCC vice president for student services.

In upcoming sessions, the students will learn about personality types and leadership styles; communication across generations; situational leadership; 360 degree leadership; and leadership and ethical dilemmas. Students will also participate in a student leadership project. A graduation ceremony will be held in March, at which the students will present the outcome of their projects.

This is the ninth year for RCC’s Student Leadership Academy, which is named after local leaders Dr. Stuart Fountain and Dr. Alan Luria, who have supported the project since its inception in 2008.

The student members of the 2015-2016 Fountain-Luria Student Leadership Academy, their majors, and hometowns are as follows:

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David Arellano, RECHS junior, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Asheboro Lily Burgess, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Climax Christopher Clark, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Asheboro Nicholas Everage, RECHS senior, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Staley Carlos Mancilla-Garcia, Criminal Justice Technology, Asheboro Jahmina Ollison, RECHS junior, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Asheboro Jake Parrish, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Asheboro Seth Parrish, RECHS senior, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Asheboro Sean Ponder, RECHS senior, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Franklinville Michael Ratliff, Computer Information Technology/Networking Technology, Asheboro Rubi Robles, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Asheboro Cinthia Salinas-Pavon, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Asheboro Allison Storm, RECHS junior, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Sophia Polly Van Ausdall, Associate in Arts (College Transfer), Archdale Teresa Zheng, RECHS junior, Associate in Arts (College

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The Four Saints Art Wall Project

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our Saints Brewing Company will host an information meeting for their inaugural “Art Wall Project” on Tuesday, November 17th at 6:30 p.m. The free meeting takes places in their tasting room located at 218 South Fayetteville Street, in downtown Asheboro.

The Art Wall Project is designed to feature four visual art installations from area artists. Stipends are available for selected artists. Interested artists age 21 and over are invited to attend the information meeting in order to learn more about the project. For a complete list of guidelines and rules for submission including a downloadable PDF file visit: http://www.foursaintsbrewing.com/four-saints-art-wallproject.html.

One of the newest microbreweries in North Carolina, Four Saints Brewing Company, is announcing a call for art proposals for their inaugural “Art Wall Project”. Located at 218 South Fayetteville Street in downtown Asheboro, features North Carolina-based artists as part of their “Great Beer for Great People” beginning business model.

“We believe the arts are an integral part of every healthy and thriving community,” according to Joel McClosky, Chief Executive of Four Saints. “Being able to showcase local artists in our taproom through this project is one way we can support, enliven, and encourage the arts in our rejuvenating community.”

Four artists will be selected to create four separate artworks on-site utilizing a designated 12 feet long and 4.5 feet high blank wall in the Four Saints Tasting Room. Each of the four works of art will be on display for a period of three months. The complete Art Wall Project, with rotating art installations, will begin January 2016 and conclude July 2017.

Each artist will be honored with a public meet-and-greet reception. As an added bonus, each artist will also design a limited edition t-shirt to commemorate their project. These shirts will be available for sale to the public. Stipends for each project are available.

The Four Saints Art Wall Project proposals must be

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received and/or postmarked by December 19th, 2015.

A nominal fee of $5 is required. Four Saints will host a free information meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 @ 6:30 p.m. in the tasting room located at 218 South Fayetteville Street, in downtown Asheboro. For a complete list of guidelines and rules for submission including a downloadable PDF file visit: http://www.foursaintsbrewing. com/four-saints-art-wall-project.html .You may also email questions to artwall@foursaintsbrewing.com . No phone calls please.

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Randolph Community College Named Partner in $9.2 Million Grant to Pilot Student Retention Program

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andolph Community College has been named a partner in a consortium of 10 community colleges in North Carolina to extend a student retention program that focuses on proactive student counseling and coaching. The $9.2 million grant awarded to Central Carolina Community College in Sanford as the lead college will extend a student retention program begun at CCCC. RCC’s portion of the grant over a four-year period is estimated to be over $650,000.

Boosting educational outcomes such as Year One Progress and Curriculum Completion are part of Dr. Robert Shackleford’s Presidential Initiatives at RCC under the College’s Core Value of Student Success. “Our students are why we do what we do at Randolph Community College, and the completion of our students’ educational goals is a major focus for us every single day,” said Shackleford.

“We are very encouraged by the improved retention rates experienced by Central Carolina’s students with the success coach model, and we are honored to collaborate with them and the other eight schools involved in this consortium to incorporate those successful practices into our own processes.”

The North Carolina grant is just a small part of nearly $60 million in First in the World Grants to 17 colleges, universities and organizations, announced by the U.S. Department of Education on Sept. 21. The First in the World program is designed to support the development, replication, and dissemination of innovative solutions and evidence for what works in addressing persistent and widespread challenges in postsecondary education for students who are at risk for not persisting in and completing college.

In 2012, Central Carolina launched a College Success Center with a team of success coaches who collaborate with faculty and staff to provide individualized academic and personal support for students who need it the most.

Success coaches collaborate with faculty and staff using an innovative early alert/advising system powered by Aviso Coaching, LLC. Since 2012, Central Carolina has increased its persistence rate by 13 percent.

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This First in the World grant, titled “Carolina Works,” will help spread the proactive success coach model to nine additional North Carolina community colleges to improve student outcomes statewide. In addition to RCC, the other partner colleges are Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, Carteret Community College, Cleveland Community College, College of the Albemarle, Isothermal Community College, Pamlico Community College, Roanoke Chowan Community College, and Southwestern Community College.

National expert, Jobs for the Future, will serve as an advisor and advocate for the project. JFF seeks to design and drive the adoption of innovative and scalable education and career training models and systems that leads from college readiness to career advancement. JFF also develops and advocates for federal and state policies needed to support these solutions.

Dr. Derek Price, president of DVP-PRAXIS, will serve as the independent evaluator for the grant. Dr. Price is the former director of higher education research for the Lumina Foundation for Education and has extensive experience as a higher education research. The Carolina Works project design will model a research study by Bettinger & Baker (2011) titled, “The effects of student coaching in college: An evaluation of a randomized experiment in student mentoring.” That study found proactive success coaching to increase retention 14 percent for a control group over a 24-month period.

This is the second major community college consortium that RCC has been named to in the last several years. In September 2013, RCC was awarded over $1.725 million from the U.S. Department of Labor as a member of the Southeastern Economic and Education Leadership Consortium (SEELC), a multi-state group of community colleges working on a regional economic, workforce development and education partnership approach to improving the skills and employment of individuals.

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ASK THE EXPERT YOUR HEARING

Q: What is meant by sudden hearing loss?

Does it affect only one ear or both? Is it permanent?

A: Imagine waking up one morning only to realize that your hearing has suddenly and drastically changed for the worse for no apparent reason? Although this is a rare occurrence, it is a scary possibility that affects approximately one in every 5,000 people each year. In most instances the loss will affect only one ear and becomes more likely to occur the older we get. In addition to sudden onset of hearing loss, most patients will also experience significant tinnitus (or “ringing in the ears�), and occasionally dizziness or vertigo which makes the whole situation far more disorienting and even frightening.

So what causes sudden hearing loss? There are many speculations as to why this happens which range from something as simple as having fully impacted earwax or an ear infection to more complex scenarios including viruses, trauma, or autoimmune disorders. In order to determine the severity of loss, and, when a baseline audiogram is available, the exact amount of change, a full diagnostic hearing test should be performed along with a full medical evaluation and discussion of treatment options with an otolaryngologist (also known as ENT) within the first few days following onset.

In the event the ear is checked and either ear wax or an ear infection is determined to be the culprit, the treatment is fairly straightforward and involves either removing the

cerumen or treating the infected portion of the outer or middle part of the ear. Surprisingly, the specific cause of other types of sudden hearing loss in a given person is able to be reliably diagnosed only 10-15% of the time.

Although there are many reports of spontaneous recovery to some types of sudden hearing loss, full evaluation is strongly recommended in all situations nonetheless. When diagnosed and treated properly and efficiently, some degree of recovery, if not a full return to baseline, is observed in approximately half of the cases. The most common form of treatment includes an oral steroid regimen that is typically prescribed by a specialist. Recovery may take anywhere from a few days to several weeks, and unfortunately in some cases, may not occur at all.

The moral of the story? A sudden change in hearing should be considered significant cause for concern and be addressed ASAP! The audiologists here at The Hearing Clinic will be able to help you determine the total effect on hearing acuity and will then guide you on to the next steps of the treatment process via referrals and recommendations based on your specific needs. Remember: time is of the essence when it comes to protecting your most valuable tools for communication.

Sources:The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD, 2013)

Lauren Combs, Au.D. is a graduate of The Ohio State University and a native of Metamora, Michigan. She completed her clinical externship with the UNC-G Speech and Hearing Center. While receiving her education, she worked with The Ohio State University Speech-LanguageHearing Clinic, The Eye and Ear Institute, Chilicothe VA Medical Center, and Hear USA.

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RAG to Exhibit Work of Potter Josh Floyd

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he Randolph Arts Guild is set to feature the work of potter Josh Floyd in the Sara Smith Self Gallery during the month of November. An opening reception is set for Tuesday, November 3rd from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. The Randolph Arts Guild’s Sara Smith Self Gallery is located at 123 Sunset Avenue in downtown Asheboro. The event is free and open to the public. The exhibition will be on display until Tuesday, November 24th and will close with a Lunch and Learn at Noon on the 24th.

Josh Floyd is currently the Artist-in-Residence at the North Carolina Pottery Center. Josh has a B.A. in Art from Fairmont State University in West Virginia.

In addition to completing an artist residency at the Cub Creek Foundation in Appomattox, VA Josh’s background includes serving as a studio assistant at Penland School of Craft and as a gallery assistant for Smicksburg Pottery in Pennsylvania. He has done all this while accruing over ten years of experience making pots.

During his exhibition at the Randolph Arts Guild Josh will be exhibiting new work that has been created during his residency at the North Carolina Pottery Center. According to Josh he is drawn not only to the simplicity and strength of forms but also to the ideas of local production and necessity. “While industrial processes and societal norms have changed our needs, there is still a beauty in well made handcrafted items that will stand the test of time. Referencing these forms is not a desire to copy them but to find my own voice within them.”

Josh Floyd’s work will be on display until Tuesday, November 24th and the exhibition is free and open to the public. The Randolph Arts Guild is open Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm and Saturday from 10am - 2pm. For more information please call 336-629-0399.

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YMCA Annual Holiday Craft Fair

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t’s here and back with a bang! Mark your calendars for a FREE day of fun for the whole family and help give back to your community! Support your local crafters at the 3rd Annual Holiday Craft Fair (8am-3pm), as part of the annual Fall Community Day – ‘Putting the Y in Community’ set for Saturday, November 14.

swimming (1pm-4pm), Senior/Teen Center activities, and more! Other happenings this day include: Canned Food Drive to benefit CUOC (Nov13-15), Free Massages by Angela Lucas (8am-12pm), Flu Shots & Health Screenings by Walgreens (9am-11am - *Bring your insurance card), Community Expo (9am-12pm), ‘The Adequates’ – “The World’s Largest Barbershop Quartet” Performance (12:30pm). Interested in joining The Holiday Craft Fair has been a success for the past two years of its existence, with the basketball the Y? Community Day weekend is a good time to join gymnasium packed with over 70 vendors participating the Y with extra savings! We will be waiving the joining and free admission. We had everything from one-of-a- fee, a savings of $50-$100, with (5) non-perishable kind jewelry, ornaments, wreaths, doll clothing, wooden food items to contribute to the canned food drive for items, pottery, quilts, soaps, sugar scrubs, upcycled CUOC the entire weekend, November 13-15! items and so much more! The list was endless of all Benefiting the community is at the heart of the Y! the various items that local vendors and crafters had on display! (Proceeds from vendor registrations go to With something for everyone and being able to give back to the community will make this day an all-around the ‘Invest in People’ Scholarship Program.) This year success! Join us for the festivities from 8am-4pm on we’ll be doing it again and inviting some local food November 15! For more information on the day or truck vendors! The Holiday Craft Fair will coincide for a schedule of activities, contact the Randolphwith our annual Fall Community Day, so we will have Asheboro YMCA at (336) 625-1976 or visit our a lot of other activities going on as well to keep you entertained! We are opening our doors free to the website at www.randolphasheboroymca.com. We look community to enjoy fitness, group exercise classes, forward to seeing you!

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Rev. Lynda Ferguson Brings Contemporary Worship Service to First United Methodist Church

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ev. Lynda Ferguson got a call in October of 2014 from the Bishop’s office that First United Methodist Church (FUMC) in Asheboro, North Carolina was in need of a new pastor. She was ministering at a small church in Waxhaw, NC just south of Charlotte at the time and the call was unexpected, as most church moves happen during July.

service and outstanding music program, it needed a more contemporary service as well. It was actually something that the church had wanted to do for several years, but didn’t have the dedicated space. When she toured the facility and walked into the Asbury Center, she was immediately struck by what a great location it would be for a modern worship service.

Lynda grew up in the Methodist faith. Her mother was the Lynda made the move from Waxhaw to Asheboro quickly, organist at their church, and her father was a lay leader.

When she went into the ministry, her hope was to someday minister a First United Methodist Church. Lynda graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Clemson University and attended seminary at Duke Divinity School. While she is a huge Carolina fan, she does cheer for Duke on occasion. She has two grown daughters – Eliza, who works as a financial consultant in DC, and Emily, who is currently working in Iowa.

During her initial visit to Asheboro to look the church over and meet with a few members of the congregation, she realized that as much as she loved her current church and congregation, this was a tremendous opportunity. Having worked for churches for the past 15 years that offered both traditional and contemporary services, she quickly realized that although FUMC had a wonderful, high quality traditional

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and got right to work. For the first two months she took the time to learn the congregation and community. She realized that the Asheboro community is very active and engaged – during those two months she attended many banquets, gatherings, and fundraisers for local non-profits.

She saw high participation in events, and churches working closely together for the good of their community.

One of the first things she did when she arrived was to put more emphasis on children and the youth ministries at the church. The youth were housed in the Asbury Center along with miscellaneous meetings and events, and the first thing she did was hire Mitchell Sykes as a full-time youth minister, and move them to a first class Youth Center of their own.

The church also agreed to hire several other new positions, adding a children’s minister, Elizabeth Tester along with her husband, Rev. Joshua Tester. They also hired Tim Clements as the worship leader for the modern service.

Over the past year, many members of the church have spent hours working on the renovations of the Asbury Center in preparation for holding a modern worship service.

Taylor Trogdon led the renovations, along with other local business owners, like Rick Spencer of Delta Plumbing and Christie Luckenbach, for the interior design. Amy Keith Barney was commissioned to design a beautiful stained glass piece that hangs behind the stage at the front of the church.

Local potter Tom Gray of Tom Gray Pottery made the communion set, Blaine Avery made the candlesticks for the altar table, which was handmade by Keith Allen.

On October 11, 2015 they unveiled the beautiful new space dedicated to God for a modern worship service. The response was so overwhelming from members and the community that the First service was standing room only.

Lynda is hoping that with the addition of the modern worship service, and the fact that FUMC is a church with an authentic open Christian community that more and more people will be able to receive God’s message.

“God’s love is so deep, and it is available to everybody.

There is enough hurt and pain in the world that we don’t need to judge, we just need to love.”

When I asked Lynda how she likes living in Asheboro, she told me she loved the small town feel, where everyone knows everyone.

“One of the things that the world is missing today

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is community. People search for a purpose in life and connection, and I believe that the Church in a community can provide that connection. Asheboro is an excellent example of where that is alive and well.”

“I cannot describe how blessed I am to be the pastor of such a great church in such a great community.”

You can learn more about the modern worship service at First United Methodist Church on their website, www.fumcasheboro.org or come to First Worship, 224 N Fayetteville Street, at the Asbury Center on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am. You better get there early or bring your own chair!

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Vickie Gallimore was awarded the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® Ben Ball Community Service Award. Gallimore received this award for her outstanding dedication to the local community over the past two decades. She is also very active with many municipal organizations as well as local companies and schools. Gallimore has received several awards for her service, including the North Carolina Governor’s Award for Volunteer Service and the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce Athena Award.

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34. Regenerate 36. Own (Scottish) 37. The cry made by sheep 38. Chest muscle (slang) 40. Explode 41. Notice 43. Pitch 44. Run due to the batter 46. Fight referee declares 47. Alternate forms of a gene 49. Shifted in sailing 50. One who cables 51. Elaborate celebrations 52. Expresses pleasure 53. Carbamide 54. Persian in Afghanistan 57. 1st capital of Japan 58. Welsh for John 59. Radioactivity units 61. Tanzanian shilling 62. Hyrax

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RECIPE

Ingredients

The “Perfect” Thanksgiving Turkey

• 1 (18 pound) whole turkey, neck and giblets removed • 2 cups kosher salt • 1/2 cup butter, melted • 2 large onions, peeled and chopped • 4 carrots, peeled and chopped • 4 stalks celery, chopped • 2 sprigs fresh thyme • 1 bay leaf • 1 cup dry white wine Directions Rub the turkey inside and out with the kosher salt. Place the bird in a large stock pot, and cover with cold water.

Place in the refrigerator, and allow the turkey to soak in the salt and water mixture 12 hours, or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Thoroughly rinse the turkey, and discard the brine mixture.

Brush the turkey with 1/2 the melted butter. Place breast side down on a roasting rack in a shallow roasting pan. Stuff the turkey cavity with 1 onion, 1/2 the carrots, 1/2 the celery, 1 sprig of thyme, and the bay leaf. Scatter the remaining vegetables and thyme around the bottom of the roasting pan, and cover with the white wine.

Roast uncovered 3 1/2 to 4 hours in the preheated oven, until the internal temperature of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F (85 degrees C). Carefully turn the turkey breast side up about 2/3 through the roasting time, and brush with the remaining butter. Allow the bird to stand about 30 minutes before carving.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Ukrainian Christmas Eggs with Karen McFetters

H

eritage Craft Specialist, Karen McFetters returns to the Randolph Arts Guild to offer a unique holiday themed project titled “Ukrainian Christmas Eggs”.

Similar to Karen’s hand-dyed Ukrainian Folk Easter Eggs, this project borrows some of the same techniques. Each student will dye two eggs, create vibrant patterns, and finish each project with metallic paint scribbling on the egg. The finished eggs are suitable for hanging on your or a loved one’s holiday tree. The project is designed for all ages (under 12 with an adult). This class meets at the Randolph Arts Guild located at 123 Sunset Avenue on Saturday, November 14 from 10 a.m.

-- 3 p.m.

All materials provided. Bring a lunch. The class costs $30 for guild members, $40 for non-members. Payment and registration are required for enrollment. The enrollment deadline is Wednesday, November 4. For more information contact the Randolph Arts Guild at (336) 629-0399.

Artist Bio: Karen McFetters is known for her ability to inspire anyone. She has always creatively made use of her hands. She was making scarves in 2nd grade and graduated to sweaters by the 5th grade. And she has been knitting ever since. Even now, her granddaughter enjoys Karen’s (or “Nee-Nee’s”) scarves, hairbows, and the child is even learning to knit herself. Karen has a gift in sharing her time-honored nimble hands and simply enjoys teaching others to make items for themselves. She has taught a Ukrainian Pysanky Egg decorating classes in the past at the Randolph Arts Guild along with other heritage craft-based projects. She served as the organizer for the Heritage Village at the 2013 -- 2015 Asheboro Fall Festival. The village featured a variety of artisans and craftspeople whom demonstrated their abilities on-site.

And Karen continues to knit. She leads a knitting group that meets weekly.

The Randolph County Department of Social Services is looking for loving, supportive families to serve as foster families for the children of Randolph County in need.

We are focusing on homes for sibling groups, teenagers, and medically fragile children

If you are interested in becoming a Foster Parent, please contact the Randolph County Department of Social Services at 336-683-8062 to get more information on the requirements and training opportunities.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Triad Goodwill Wins Sustainability Award

Triad Goodwill, a nonprofit operating 22 stores and seven career centers in Alamance, Caswell, Guilford, Randolph and Rockingham Counties, received a top award from Goodwill Industries International (GII) for sustainability. At the Annual Awards Banquet on September 24th, President and CEO Richard J. Gorham announced that Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina (Triad Goodwill) won the 2014 Retail Excellence Award for Sustainable Business Practice – Waste Diversion, as the top GII-affiliated organization in a small market. In the past fiscal year, Triad Goodwill diverted 8.3 million pounds of donated product from local landfills, and recycled items in more than 20 different product lines.

The announcement was just one pinnacle in an event filled with the inspiring stories of award winners. In the 20142015 fiscal year, Triad Goodwill served 17,179 job seekers, helped place 3,556 workers in jobs, and added $57.4 million in earning potential to the local economy. More than 250 staff, Board of Directors and community partners attended

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the dinner event with video presentations produced by McWhorter Concepts.

The evening’s award winners included: • Ashtian Johnson - George E. Norman Jr. Award for a graduate of the Community Rehabilitation Program • Melinda Bernard - Michael W. Haley Graduate of the Year Award for making new career choices • Aging, Disability & Transit Services of Rockingham County (ADTS) - Margaret F. Earle Award for an employer in the fivecounty service area • Karen Russell of Re-Entry Life Program - Cornerstone Award for a supportive person or organization in the community • Ken Nichols - J. Robert Stout Leadership Award for an outstanding administrative staff member • Damien Walker - R. Kennedy Harris Employee of the Year Award • Ranie Gray & Dwight Crotts - Rookie of the Year Award (2) • Muirs Chapel - Store of the Year Award • Ross Hamilton - Chairman’s Award About Triad Goodwill: Triad Goodwill (Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Inc.) promotes the value of work by providing career development services and work opportunities for people with employment needs.

In the past year, Triad Goodwill served more than 17,000 people in the community and helped place more than 3,500 workers in competitive employment. 85 cents of every dollar earned at Triad Goodwill’s retail stores goes into job training for residents of the Triad.TriadGoodwill. org.

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