Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

ISSUE 61

ASHEBORO MAGAZINE

EE E R F ZIN

GA MA njoy!

e

The Playhouse Showcase 1

Making Dreams Come True Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

5th Annual Randolph County

BRIDAL & PROM SH W March 6, 2016 2 to 5 pm

F R E E A DM ISSI O N

Door Prizes & Vendor Giveaways

Meet with amazing wedding professionals & plan your dream wedding all in one place.

NEWion! t Loca

Two fashion shows at 2:00 and 3:30 pm showcasing prom, bridal & honeymoon wear!

Please RSVP

www.randolphbride.com 105 Worth Event Centre • 105 Worth Street • Asheboro 2 Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

• Dental Care for the entire family • 40 years of clinical experience • Modern equipment providing the latest in dental technology • Laser dentistry and Whisperjet technology (less need for injections and drills) • Whitening Technology (Brite Smile) • Non-surgical periodontal care • Same-day emergency relief • Restorative preventive & cosmetic services • Bonding & Veneers • New patients welcomed BEFORE AFTER

(336) 629-3113 • 150 Scarboro St. • Asheboro

www.henryvruwink.com

Monday-Thursday 8 am-5 pm Hablamos Español Join us on

www.AsheboroMagazine.com

3

CONTENTS

4

PUBLISHER’S LETTER

6

COVER STORY

8

The Playhouse Showcase

ASK THE EXPERT

12

Your Feet

ASK THE EXPERT

14

Insurance

COMMUNITY NEWS

16

RAG Offers Holiday Clay Bells Class w/NC Potter Brooke Avery RAG Announces 2015 Artist Hang Up

ASK THE EXPERT

18

Your Eyes

ZOO ZEAL

20

North Carolina Zoo Receives Grant that will help Save Gorillas

FRIENDLY FACES

22

COMMUNITY NEWS

26

Tickets on Sale for Rock the Runway

ASK THE EXPERT

28

Your Hearing

COMMUNITY NEWS

30

RCC Presents to Include Tree Lighting Dec 2nd and Children’s Play in March 2016

AT THE YMCA

32

‘Your Heart is at the Y’ Valentine’s Dance

COMMUNITY NEWS

34

2015 Holiday Tour of Homes

COMMUNITY NEWS

38

Win $250 in Triad Goodwill’s DIY Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

40

RECIPES

42

Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

Christmas Cookies

J AND B ACCOUNTING SERVICES TAX SEASON IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. ARE YOU READY? WE CAN HELP!

We will meet or beat anyone’s prices

CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT 336-626-7900 | 336-736-6486 624 S. Fayetteville St. | Chevy Chase Ctr., F-5 Asheboro

www.JANDBACCOUNTINGSERVICES.BIz

Furniture • Jewelry

•

ASHEBORO MAGAZINE

Positive Community Magazines PO Box 1369 Asheboro • NC • 27204 Web: http://www.asheboromagazine.com Facebook: asheboromagazine Twitter: AsheboroMag

Housewares • Gifts & Accessories

Cover Photo Contributed

Contributors 130 S Church Street, Suite 1-B • Asheboro

336.521.4346

Tues-Fri:10 am to 5 pm; Sat:10 am to 2 pm

Doug Allen, Derrick Sides, Megan Clapp, Dr. Richard Sikora, Lauren Combs, AuD, Gavin Johnson, Debbie Faircloth, Kim Farmer,

www.rosshousehomeandgarden.com

PCM Staff Publisher, Sherry B. Johnson sherry@asheboroandmore.com 336.257.8579 Advertising Director, Sally Carré sallyanncarre@gmail.com 336.833.1808 Business Development, David A. Johnson dave@asheboroandmore.com

Asheboro Magazine is published by Asheboro and More Marketing, Inc d/b/a Positive Community Magazines.

Any reproduction or duplication of any part thereof must be done with the written permission of the Publisher. All information included herein is correct to the best of our knowledge as of the publication date. Corrections should be forwarded to the Publisher at the address above.

159 North Street • Asheboro (Enter at Door 5 Beside Main Lobby)

Tuesday - Friday 12 to 6 pm

Disclaimer: The paid advertisements contained within Asheboro Magazine are not endorsed or recommended by the Publisher. Therefore, neither party may be held liable for the business practices of these companies.

© Asheboro & More Marketing, Inc. 2015

www.AsheboroMagazine.com

5

PUBLISHER’S LETTER

“Love is the fr�it in season at all times and within the reach of ever� hand.”

- Mother Theresa

Dear Readers,

With Christmas so few days away, it’s natural that we start being secretive, sneaky and want to hide things. It’s human nature. I’ve been told I’m “evil” because I hide things all the time at my house and it’s like a scavenger hunt to find them again. Sometimes, I forget where I put things and have to leave myself secret notes so I remember where they are. Ah, the joys of getting old.

My husband Dave hates surprises. He once gave me all my Christmas presents on Thanksgiving because he couldn’t stand the anticipation, and the agony of knowing I would like what he purchased for me so he gave me everything early.

As much as he doesn’t like surprises, that makes it all the more fun when I can pull something over on him. By the time you read this, I will have pulled off a ‘douzie!’

As you know, Dave is living in Ecuador and publishing a magazine for English speaking Expats. I was supposed to fly there for Thanksgiving, but the tickets were so expensive I had to make the painful decision to not go and that I would try to come at Christmas. I received a text alert from American Airlines last week that let me know the prices had dropped by $600! Without telling Dave, I booked my ticket and I will arrive there on Tuesday, November 24th at 2:30 or 3:00 am. I’ve arranged all of this without breathing a word to Dave, or my daughter, or anyone for fear of the secret getting out. Knowing how much he hates surprises, I’m sure he will forgive me just this one time!

Surprise someone this Christmas – call someone you love who lives far away, send your best friend a “just because” note telling them how much you appreciate their friendship, or go to visit someone you haven’t seen in years. Life is too short!! Live it … full of surprises!

Have a very Happy Thanksgiving, and a very Merry Christmas – from our home to yours!

Here is a partial list of locations where you can pick up Asheboro Magazine:

Chick Fil-A di’lishi Frozen Yog�r� Fresh Cuts Butcher & Seafood (both locations) Communit� One (many locations) Bank of the Carolinas YMCA Chamber of Commerce Four Saints Brewing Co. Lumina Wine & Beer The Coffee Xchange The Table The Cutting Edge Salon

Dr. Henr� Vr�wink, DDS Randolph Center for Dental Excellence Ennobra Bloom Five Points Medical Ct�.

Dr. Roma Cheek, DDS Randolph Hospital Randolph Cancer Center G&G Automotive Cox Family Practice Carolina Phar�acy - Asheboro and Seag�ove Bank of Nor�h Carolina Randolph Senior Center

Brightside Galler� Randolph Ar�s Guild Bist�o 42 Catfish McGee’s Paw Paw’s Place Ramseur Phar�acy CHC Bettercare Karie’s Kloset Picket Fence Visitor’s Centers on 220 Asheboro Dr�g Tr�liant Federal Credit Union

“The Best Hamburger in Town”

2004 N. Fayetteville Street | Asheboro

336.672.7577

pawpawsplaceasheboro@gmail.com

6

Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

Hours: Mon-Wed: 6AM to 3PM Thu-Fri: 6AM to 8PM Sat: 6AM to 2PM “LIKE” us on

The best holiday memories are made at home.

Connecting your dreams with the right real estate Office: 336-626-5600

Araj.AsheboroMagazine.Christmas2015.FINALindd.indd 1

RandolphCountyHomes.com

336-953-6526 Waynette.Araj@gmail.com

11/24/15 1:55 PM

www.AsheboroMagazine.com

7

The Playhouse Showcase Making Dreams Come True!

HBA PLAYHOUSE SHOWCASE Built by: SOUTHWESTERN RANDOLPH HIGH SCHOOL

Grand Sponsor & Logistics Sponsor:

~ THOM~S TIRE U

AUTOMOTIVE

HBA PLAYHOUSE SHOWCASE Built by: Providence Grove High School Project Manager: Kenny Rich

Auction: December 19th, lpm @ Lowes, Asheboro

Parking Lot

Logistics Sponsor:

J()r-dan Sheet Metal & 4.1.-~ Inc. Heatin~

& Air Conditioning

Raffle Tickets :

1 for $5 or 5 for $20 Drawing December 4th during the Asheboro Christmas Parade

Winner will have his/her choice of our FIVE Playhouses!

8

Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

T

his is the sixth year of partnership between the Home Builders Association of Asheboro/ Randolph County and the carpentry and masonry programs of five Randolph County High

Schools.

Each year the students at ERHS, SWRHS, PGHS, THS and WHS are given a complete set of custom designed plans and all the materials necessary to construct their own unique playhouse. They have from February to October to compete their task. Project managers volunteer from the HBA to oversee construction, answer questions and deliver materials to the schools as necessary. The schools are allowed to choose exterior and interior finishing materials and are encouraged to be creative in overall presence and curb appeal. Every year the schools strive to push themselves to produce a quality playhouse that will take home the trophy for first place. This year the petite homes are more beautiful than ever.

The playhouses are currently on display in the Lowes Hardware parking lot on E Dixie Drive in Asheboro and raffle tickets can be purchased at the Lowes Customer Service desk or from any HBA Member. The drawing will take place on December 4th during the downtown Asheboro Christmas Parade. The raffle winner will have his/her choice of the five playhouses and the remaining four homes will be auctioned off in the Lowes parking lot at 1 pm on December 19th.

The Playhouse Showcase judging will take place on December 19th and the winners will be announced just prior to the live auction. The showcase winners, auction and student interviews will be broadcast live on WKXR 1260AM from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm.

This is the largest annual fundraiser of the Home Builders Association. Because of the success and support of the Playhouse Showcase we are able to donate yearly over $25,000 back to our schools. The HBA awards scholarships to students, materials and cash directly to the programs. It has become our mission to invest in building the future of our building industry and it is an honor and a privilege to work with the talented students that enroll in the construction career classes each year.

One of the playhouses constructed last year for the HBA Playhouse Showcase by Trinity High School was an adorable little pink playhouse. The playhouse was sold at auction in December, but the purchaser was unable to take delivery when she realized it could not easily be delivered to her backyard.Your Silver Linings, a local nonprofit who provides prayer ponies to critically ill children or those who have suffered a tremendous loss, purchased the playhouse from her for the exact amount of the www.AsheboroMagazine.com

9

original auction.

Over this past year, the little pink playhouse that had such a beautiful start has been in the process of completion.

The inside has been trimmed out with pink, purple, and yellow - colors that a five year old princess would love.

It has been decorated and fully furnished with all things glittery and fun. It proudly displays a beautiful American

10

Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

Flag on its tiny front porch column. The playhouse was originally constructed by the students at Trinity High School, and was delivered this spring to Southwestern Randolph High School to finish the interior.

On Saturday, November 14th at 1:00 pm,Your Silver Linings held a Veterans Day BBQ and Playhouse REVEAL Party in Asheboro, NC. The little princess pictured is five

father and his sacrifice. A crowd funding site was set up for this event last year and through the contributions of many, this special Playhouse Mission became possible. The BBQ Celebration and Reveal Party was held to thank everyone who helped make this possible and to invite them to share in Rylee’s surprise and delight!

The Home Builders Association of Asheboro/Randolph County is about more than just building homes. With the help of local individuals and companies, they donate more than $25,000 to local schools can change lives. “It is my sincere hope that more playhouses in the future will go to such deserving children to offer them fun, love and surprises in the midst of tough life tragedies,” Kim Farmer.

Let us never forget the incredible sacrifices made by our American Heroes and their loved ones every day.

With the unexpected cancellation of this year’s Fall Festival, raffle ticket sales are down. Please consider purchasing a raffle ticket for the Playhouse drawing on December 4th, and help support our local schools. For more information, on the Playhouse Showcase, visit the HBA website at http://edward9544.wix.com/hba-website.

To learn more about Your Silver Linings or to order your Prayer Pony, visit www.yoursilverlinings.com.

year old Rylee Anne Stephens from Ramseur, NC. On September 28, 2012 we lost an American Hero and Rylee lost her father. Army Sgt. Riley G. Stephens was a 39 year old Special Forces Medic assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group at Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, NC. Nearing retirement, Riley was deployed to Afghanistan during Operation Freedom for his fifth and final tour. Amidst enemy fire that day, he lost his life, leaving behind his loving family and friends.

On the one year anniversary of her father’s death Rylee Anne’s grandparents took her to see her father’s memorial stone in Fayetteville. Their ride home was an unimaginably somber and sad journey. When they arrived home, waiting on their front door step was a package addressed to Rylee Anne. It was a Patriot Prayer Pony from Your Silver Linings in Asheboro. A beautiful horse named Honor, complete with dog tags and the American Flag; he came with a special prayer card of comfort to remind Rylee Anne that she is never alone.

In honor of Army Sgt. Riley G. Stephens,Your Silver Linings gifted the adorable pink playhouse to her in honor of her www.AsheboroMagazine.com

11

ASK THE EXPERT Your Feet

5 Questions Diabetic Patients Should Ask Their Podiatrist

B

elieve it or not, diabetes doesn’t just wreak havoc on your heart, eyes and kidneys, among other organs; they affect your feet and if left unchecked, can ultimately result in your lower extremities being amputated. Because of this, a podiatrist should be among your list of physicians that you regularly see to treat your condition.

If you’ve scheduled an appointment with a podiatrist to discuss your foot health, here is a list of topics you should talk about during your appointment: 1. The Types of Shoes You Should Wear: Diabetics need different footwear than the average person—many may need custom footwear. They will likely advise you to stay away from open-toe sandals, flip flops, and shoes that don’t provide adequate support or even weight distribution.

2. Changes in Feeling in Your Feet: Many diabetics lose sensation in their feet or experience numbness and tingling, which is associated with a condition called neuropathy. Due to the loss of feeling, diabetics don’t feel cuts, scrapes and other injuries that as a result, go untreated. These could easily turn into diabetic wounds and ulcers.

3. Injuries: A common side effect of diabetes is the inability to heal from otherwise simple injuries or wounds. This

combined with the loss of feeling can create huge health problems for diabetics, like diabetic wounds and ulcers.

Untreated wounds and ulcers can morph into a truly serious condition that can lead to amputation of the limb.

4. Calluses & Corns: For those without diabetes, treating corns and calluses can be somewhat simple. But for diabetics, treating corns and calluses is best left to the professionals. A minor cut while trying to scrape or file a callus or corn could result in injuries that could become serious.

5. Skin Changes: Dry, cracked skin of the feet is a common side effect of diabetes. The cracked, peeling skin could result in open sores that won’t heal. Be sure to talk about this during to your appointment so your podiatrist can go over the best skin care treatment options for you.

For more information about diabetic foot health or to make an appointment with one of the podiatrists at Triad Foot Center, visit www.triadfoot.com to request an appointment or call our Asheboro office at 336.625.1950.

Originally from Buffalo, New York, Dr. Richard Sikora graduated from D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York. He received his medical degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his residency training at the Central Carolina Residency Program. He has been in private practice since 1990 and is certified in Foot Surgery by the American board of Podiatric Surgery.

220 Foust St. • Asheboro

336.625.1950

12

Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

Featuring the homes of:

David & Barb Poe

Tom & Barbara Howard

637 Anns Court, Asheboro, NC

624 Anns Court, Asheboro, NC

Rad & Anita Davis Ross House (Brightside Gallery) Jimmy & Doris Scott

2493 Jimmy Scott Rd., Climax, NC

170 Worth St., Asheboro, NC

2555 Jimmy Scott Rd., Climax, NC

Raymond & Irene Freeman “Reverie Place” built by Richard & Lynda Petty 514 Providence Church Rd., Randleman, NC On Petty Property

3945 Plum Tree Rd., Climax, NC

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 • 1:00-5:00 PM TICKETS: $12.00 in advance • $15.00 at the door

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Burge Florist • Brightside gallery hospice house • hospice oF randolph petty MuseuM • randleMan city hall

lenton slack 1st tiMe liMited edition - $50

PO Box 9 Vision Dr., Asheboro NC 27204 336-672-9300 • www.hospiceofrandolph.org

LIMITED EDITION PRINTS AVAILABLE AT: hospice oF randolph Brightside gallery petty MuseuM

All proceeds benefit HOSPICE of Randolph County

www.AsheboroMagazine.com

13

ASK THE EXPERT INSURANCE

Flood Insurance—You Probably Don’t Have It. Is it Worth Considering?

T

he recent flooding in South Carolina certainly caught a lot of people’s attention— not just here but across the country. One often thinks of cities along the Mississippi and America’s other large rivers as prime areas for flooding, but if there’s one thing that the recent events in South Carolina taught us, it’s that nearly any region of the country is subject to experiencing a flood disaster.

And yet comparatively few of us have flood insurance.

Your standard homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flood damage. Nor, unfortunately, do umbrella policies, as many people might assume. The only way that you can be sure that your property and associated expenses would be covered in the event of a flood is by purchasing flood insurance.

Since 2010, the average residential flood claim amounted to nearly $40,000. If you don’t have flood insurance, that’s an out-of-pocket expense. And $40,000 worth of flood damage would ruin the financial wellbeing of many American households. Federal disaster assistance isn’t always available to cover flood damage suffered by property owners who don’t have

flood insurance, and if it is, it’s usually a loan that must be repaid in full.

The typical flood insurance policy costs about $700 per year, according to statistics from the federal government. Fortunately, however, most homeowners in low flood risk areas can purchase policies for significantly less. If you think that being in a mapped low-risk flood area means that you don’t need flood insurance, consider that nearly 25 percent of flood insurance claims come from residents of these areas— meaning that there are real disasters taking place in what were thought to be low-risk regions. In the past five years, all fifty states have experienced floods or flash floods.

The cost of flood insurance is standardized by the National Flood Insurance Program, a federal program.

Asheboro, along with most other towns in North Carolina, is an NFIP partner, meaning that its residents are eligible to purchase flood insurance through this program.

Consumers can select how much coverage they would like to purchase, and whether it would cover the structure of their home, or just the contents within it. If you’re in a low-risk flood area, as many of the readers of this magazine probably

are, you could decide to purchase $40,000 worth of coverage to replace damaged contents of your home for about $130. If you’d like to add on $100,000 of coverage against structural damage, that’s an additional $212. Note that these are estimates and that other factors are taken into account, such as whether your home has a basement (note however that basements and their contents are not insurable).

While costs for coverage are prescribed by the National Flood Insurance Program, the government doesn’t sell this insurance. It must be purchased from an agent. So it’s important to find an agent that is knowledgeable about the NFIP and knows how to ask the right questions of the customer to help determine just the right amount of coverage so that you don’t overpay or underinsure.

So when you are in the process of thinking about or renewing your home, auto, and umbrella policies, it might just be beneficial to consider adding one more policy to your insurance portfolio—flood insurance.

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.

336.881.3543 14

Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

Looking for a new home?

Are you thinking of buying a home in the Randolph County area?

Finding the right home can be a difficult process but no matter what you are looking for, as an experienced Randolph County real estate agent, I can provide you with the resources you need to help you through the home buying process.

Vickie Gallimore, CRS, GRI, CRP, ABR, CLHMS, CDPE, SFR Broker/Owner - #1 Producing Agent in Randolph County

office: 336.626.5600 cell: 336.953.9500 www.vickiegallimore.com

You are Call not covered - unless it’s an ACE Roof the Roofing Specialists!!

Fin Ava ancin ilab g le*

Call today for your FREE assessment

336.308.4312 336.308.4312 www.aceroofingnc.com www.aceroofingnc.com

Call today for your FREE assessment

Roofing Roofing • • Metal Metal Roofs Roofs • • Siding Siding • • Gutters Gutters • • Windows Windows Room Additions • Decks • Interior/Exterior Room Additions • Decks • Interior/Exterior Painting Painting We are a company that specializes in residential and We are a company that specializes in residential and commercial commercial roofing.

Locally owned and operated. roofing. We are locally owned and operated.

Call the company you can trust for your roofing needs. *Financing - 12 months same as Cash www.AsheboroMagazine.com

15

When your child is born four months early, the weight of the world is lighter than you ever imagined.

Demi Idowu weighed just one pound five ounces when she took her first breath at Cone Health Women’s Hospital. Surrounded by a team of dedicated neonatal specialists and the constant, loving presence of her parents, Demi received the type of physical and emotional care that has enabled her to become the playful 2-year-old she is today. Meet Demi, her mother Ayoola and some of the people who helped them both at exceptionalcare.com.

16

Exceptional Care. Every Day. Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

COMMUNITY NEWS

Cathy Wyler, RN

Cone Health Woman’s Hospital

The Randolph Arts Guild Offers Holiday Clay Bells Class with N.C. Potter, Brooke Avery

T

he Randolph Arts Guild offers a simple clay project that will resonate with any age.

Join North Carolina potter, Brooke Avery and create your very own ceramic bell. Create a bell from scratch or simply assemble one with string and “ringer bead” that is already fired. To make a bell from scratch plan to dropin on Thursday, Dec. 3 between 6 p.m.

-- 8 p.m. To pick out and assemble an already fired bell plan to arrive on Dec. 11 during Xmas on Sunset between 6p -- 8p. Once the bells are made, you can take them home with you on December 11th. The cost is $10 per bell -- cash or check preferred. No registration deadline -- it’s first come, first serve while supplies last. Ages 7 and under please bring an adult with you. This workshop meets at the Randolph Arts Guild located at 123 Sunset Avenue in downtown Asheboro. For more information contact the guild at (336) 629 -- 0399.

Infants are a passion for Cathy Wyler, and neonatal care is her calling. As part of Cone Health Women’s Hospital team of specialists for more than 16 years, Cathy has witnessed just about everything a neonatal nurse can, including the extreme

Randolph Arts Guild announces 2015 Artist Hang-up

pre-term birth of Demi Idowu.

ach and every December, the Randolph Arts Guild opens its gallery at 123 Sunset Ave in downtown Asheboro for artists of all media and from all walks of life to share their works of art with the community during its annual Artist’s Hang-Up exhibition. Artists are allowed to bring up to three pieces of his or her art to hang up and display. The exhibition will cover the walls with artwork from floor to ceiling. It is free to hang-up your art but donations are always appreciated.

Born 16 weeks early,

E

All works should not have been entered into any past exhibits at the Guild.

The art works should be ready to hang and it is the responsibility of artist to select a space and hang their work on a first come first serve basis. The guild will provide hangers, nails, and hammers. Special concerns or considerations should be addressed in advance by calling 336-629-0399 x 23.

Whether you’re an amateur or a professional, or even if this is the first work of art you’ve ever created, this is the perfect time to share it with others. All works are to be delivered Saturday, Nov 28th (10am – 2pm), or Monday, Nov. 30th (10am - 5pm). Artists should make sure that the back of each piece is marked with the artist’s name, address, and title. If the work is for sale, the price should be listed to include a 25% commission to support the Randolph Arts Guild if the piece sells.

Demi received several months of around-the-clock care before going home a fully healthy child.

She is now a lively two-year-old and you can learn more about her and the remarkable care she received from Cathy and others at exceptionalcare.com

The Opening Reception will be held Tuesday, December 1st from 5:30pm – 7:30pm and as always the opening reception will be free and open to the public.

The Randolph Arts Guild is “Your window to the arts in Randolph County” providing classes, workshops, exhibitions and much, much, more. For more information please call 336-629-0399, or email arts@asheboro.com.

17

Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

Exceptional Care. Every Day.

ASK THE EXPERT YOUR EYES

What is Diabetic Eye Disease?

Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in working-age Americans? Diabetes affects nearly 30 million Americans, and the National Eye Institute estimates that 40 to 45 percent (12 to 13.5 million) Americans living with diabetes have some form of diabetic eye disease.

Diabetic eye disease is a group of eye conditions that can affect people with diabetes. Eye problems that affect those who have diabetes include cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.

• Diabetic retinopathy is a potentially blinding condition in which the blood vessels inside the retina become damaged from high blood sugar levels associated with diabetes. This damage prevents the eye from receiving the blood and oxygen it requires and may lead to severe vision loss. It is the most common vision complication associated with diabetes.

• A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens. Cataracts also tend to develop at a younger age in people with diabetes.

• Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the eye’s optic nerve—the bundle of nerve fibers that connects the eye to the brain. Some types of glaucoma are associated with elevated pressure inside the eye. With diabetes your chances of developing glaucoma are doubled.

All forms of diabetic eye disease have the potential to cause severe vision loss and blindness.

To maintain healthy vision with diabetes, ophthalmic professionals recommend the following: • Get a comprehensive dilated eye examination at least once a year (or more often if recommended by your doctor).

• Work with your medical doctor to control your blood sugar.

• Maintain healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

• Exercise regularly.

• Quit smoking, or never start.

Diabetics can live with diabetic eye disease for a long time before noticing any changes in vision or symptoms. Typically, noticeable symptoms do not appear until significant damage to the eye has already occurred.

Early diagnosis of diabetes significantly reduces your risk of developing cataracts, glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy due to your diabetes. Because symptoms of diabetic eye disease do not typically present until the condition is severe, it is crucial that you receive a dilated comprehensive eye exam at least every year if you are a diabetic. Early detection of diabetic eye disease and treatment may save your vision.

Treatment options depend on the type of diabetic eye disease you have, but include surgical procedures to stop the progression of the disease.

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 diabetic eye disease or other services offered by Carolina Eye, call (800) 733-5357 or visit www.carolinaeye.com.

Dr. Arghavan Almony is a specialist of the retina and vitreous. Her specialty covers the treatment and surgery of diseases and disorders affecting the back of the eye, including diabetic eye disorders, macular degeneration, retinal detachments, and trauma to the eye. Call 336-629-1451 or 800-222-3043 or go to www.carolinaeye.com.

18

Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

The #1 bank in the country puts you first.

At Bank of the Ozarks, relationships are our most valuable assets.

One customer at a time, we’ve grown to become the #1 bank in the U.S. ASHEBORO 1107 SOUTH CHURCH STREET 336-625-9990

is now

Member FDIC. © Copyright 2015 Bank of the Ozarks. #1 Bank in the U.S. as named by SNL Financial, 2015; Bank Director, 2013, 2014, 2015; ABA Banking Journal, 2011, 2012.

10873-1_BOZ-PrintAd-AhseboroMagazine_v2.indd 1

9/3/15 10:41 AM

In-home care Isn’t just for senIors...It’s for anyone who needs a helpIng hand ...or just a break.

Private Duty Home Care inCluDes: • Personal Care “Bathing & Dressing” • Meal PreParation/groCery shoPPing • erranDs/light housekeePing • transPortation to DoCtor’s aPPts./PharMaCy • resPite Care/CoMPanionshiP

Tel. 336.495.0338 | Fax 336.498.5972 www.angels336.com cmrh@northstate.net

In-Home Care Services for the Aged and Disabled www.AsheboroMagazine.com

19

ZOO Zeal

North Carolina Zoo Receives Grant that will help save Gorillas

T

he North Carolina Zoo’s award winning conservation program has received a $51,460 grant from the United States Fish and Wildlife service to help conserve gorillas living in the wild. Money from the grant will go toward researching and monitoring diseases that threaten Cross River gorillas, the most endangered type of gorillas in the world.

“We have been able to put together a great team of scientists and field biologists for this project. With expertise from Emory University, New York’s Wildlife Conservation Society and the North Carolina Zoo, we will be able to answer a number of important questions regarding the threat that disease poses to these critically endangered gorillas” said Dr. Rich Bergl, Curator of the

20

Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

Zoo’s Conservation and Research Department.

There are only between 200 and 300 Cross River gorillas remaining in the wild. The species is restricted to remote and mountainous areas of Nigeria and Cameroon. Cross River gorillas are listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

One potential threat to the long-term viability of the Cross River population is disease transfer from humans and livestock. Many ape populations across Africa have experienced significant mortality as a result of disease.

The impact of diseases that apes contract is exacerbated in situations where, as in Cross River, the population is already under stress due to habitat loss, hunting and other pressures where there is a significant human presence.

Due to those significant levels of human activity, it is important to research and study diseases so conservationists can develop strategies for limiting their potential impact.

“The North Carolina Zoo has been working with a number of partners for almost 10 years to protect the Cross River gorilla population,” said Pat Simmons, Director of the Zoo. “This project will be a significant addition to our existing work, which uses science and technology to make conservation efforts more successful.”

Through money received from the grant, the Zoo’s conservation team will implement strategies to determine patterns that cause parasite infections in Cross River gorillas; determine how diseases found in humans and livestock can impact gorillas; establish health and disease threat monitoring protocols;

reduce the risk of disease transmission from humans working in the forest and reduce the risk of disease transmission to gorillas from local communities and livestock.

The Zoo’s conservation department will start implementing practices from the grant in January 2016. In December 2017, the conservation team hopes to have all research and strategies for diseases in Cross River gorillas finalized. This new project is just one of the many ways that the NC Zoo contributes to the conservation of endangered wildlife internationally and here in North Carolina.

Zoo visitors can always see gorillas up close by visiting the Zoo’s gorilla habitat.

The Zoo has seven gorillas, including two gorillas that are three-years old.

ExpEriEncEd Staff: Over 20 years combined experience

cErtifiEd pErSOnnEl cOnSultantS: ctS & cSp privatEly OwnEd & OpEratEd: flexibility to provide creative solutions to meet specific staffing needs.

Quality SErvicE: We build long lasting partnerships with our clients and our employees.

dEdicatEd Staff: Our staff is dedicated to making sure that your employment needs are met.

Call Today For all your STaFFing needS

336-625-2229 1512 Zoo Parkway asheboro piedmont-staffing.com www.AsheboroMagazine.com

21

Friendly Faces

22

Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

www.AsheboroMagazine.com

23

24

Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

www.AsheboroMagazine.com

25

COMMUNITY NEWS

Tickets On Sale for Rock the Runway

Triad Goodwill’s Annual Fundraiser

T

riad Goodwill’s 7th annual Rock the Runway fashion fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, February 26, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at the Empire Room, 203 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. Tickets are on sale now via the website goodwillrocktherunway.org with limited seating available. Prices are $50 for Standard seats, $60 for Premium (row 2 & 3), $100 for VIP (row 1), and $500 for Fashionista Tables of 4. This event sells-out well in advance, so the public is encouraged to purchase their tickets now.

Triad Goodwill is also accepting applications from student, novice and professional designers to be one of the seven featured in Rock the Runway. The application can be downloaded at goodwillrocktherunway.org/about-theevent/2016-designer-application/and is due by midnight on Friday, November 20, 2015. These artists will break conventional molds of style as they create one-of-a-kind ensembles from reconstructed clothing donated to Triad Goodwill stores. This premier fashion show will feature each designer’s collection of seven outfits.

In addition to fashion, Rock the Runway includes a silent auction, live fashion photo shoot for guests, an after party, and Triad Goodwill’s

26

Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

pop-up shop, Willow’s Boutique, curating the crème de la crème from their stores. Fashion-forward attendees will be considered for the “Best Dressed Guest” award.

All proceeds benefit Triad Goodwill’s mission of providing free career development assistance for the un- and underemployed in our community. Follow Triad Goodwill on Facebook.com/TriadGoodwill (subscribe to Events), @ TriadGoodwill, Instagram,YouTube, and LinkedIn. We Put People To Work!

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 17,179 people in the community and helped place 3,556 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.

Insurance can be difficult to navigate. Businesses often find they are overinsured or underinsured when it’s too late.

The HPB Insurance Group makes sure to understand your business inside and out. We help you with all your insurance and employee benefit needs, ensuring proper coverage and management. That’s how we protect you better.

Call Doug Allen, your Asheboro business insurance agent, at 336.881.3543 or 336.847.2610.

Not FDIC Insured

Not Bank Guaranteed

Not Insured by Any Federal Government Agency

May Lose Value Not a Bank Deposit

www.hpbinsurance.com © 2015 High Point Bank and Trust Company

www.AsheboroMagazine.com

27

ASK THE EXPERT YOUR HEARING

Q:

What are the basic signs of hearing loss? What causes hearing loss? Is there anything special I can do to protect my hearing?

A:

• Approximately 48 million Americans suffer from hearing loss—20 percent of adults; • More than half of the people with hearing loss are younger than age 65—at age 65, 1 out of every 3 people have hearing loss; • Untreated hearing loss can affect your ability to understand speech and can negatively impact your social and emotional well-being—hearing impairment can decrease your quality of life; • Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the U.S. after arthritis and heart disease • Only 1 out of every 5 people who could benefit from a hearing aid actually wear one. People with hearing loss wait an average of 7 years before seeking help.

SIGNS YOU MAY HAVE A HEARING LOSS • Difficulty hearing people talk in noisy environments; • People seem to “mumble” all the time; • Family, friends, or colleagues often have to repeat themselves when talking to you; • You have trouble hearing people when they are not facing you or are in another room; • You have trouble following conversations; • You have ringing, buzzing, or hissing sounds in your ears.

WHAT CAUSES HEARING LOSS? • Exposure to excessively loud noises—the leading cause; • Ear infections, trauma, or ear disease; • Trauma to the eardrum from contact with a foreign object (cotton swabs, fingers, bugs).

• Illness or certain ototoxic medications; • The normal aging process.

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HEARING • Wear hearing protection when around sounds louder than 85dB for a long period of time. A good rule of thumb is if you have to shout over the noise to be heard then the noise is loud enough to be damaging to your hearing.

• Turn down the volume when listening to the radio, the TV, MP3player, or anything through ear buds and headphones; • Walk away from the noise; • And other than hearing protection, do not put anything in your ear!

If you think you or a loved one may have a hearing loss or have questions about custom hearing protection, call The Hearing Clinic today.We have been serving the Piedmont Triad area for more than 30 years, seeing patients at our three convenient locations in Greensboro, High Point and Asheboro.

Source: American Academy of Audiologists, 2015.

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-Language-Hearing Clinic, The Eye and Ear Institute, Chilicothe VA Medical Center, and Hear USA. Dr. Combs attended Central Michigan University as an undergraduate. She has volunteered extensively as an advocate for those with hearing loss by mentoring both elementary school children and college undergraduates. In 2013 she spread awareness about harmful noise exposure by providing ear plugs to those attending UNC-G Men’s Basketball games.

The Hearing Clinic 328-B N. Fayetteville St. Asheboro Call 336-629-6574 | www.TheHearingClinic.com

28

Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

Have You Been Naughty...

ay Beautiful Holid

Bou

nd ts a e u q

Decor

or Nice?

Fresh Flowers Potted Plants Arrangements Gifts

All occasions including:

Visit us at the Store or Shop Online!!

Weddings • Receptions • Graduations Funerals • Corporate Gifts • Thank Yous Hours: Mon - Fri 7am to 5pm • Sat 7am to 3pm

625 S Fayetteville Street • Asheboro 336.625.3466 • www.burgeflowershop.com

Carpet

West Pointe Shopping Center 323 NC Hwy 49 • Asheboro 336-633-3184 www.karieskloset.com

Last Minute Christmas Gifts?

We’ve Got Just What She Wants!

Hardwood

Lily & Laura Bracelets Buckhead Betties

Infinite Flooring Options PERFECT CHOICES TO REFLECT YOUR PERSONAL TASTES

Lily Pulitzer Tile & Stone

Pick up a gift certificate It’s a perfect fit!!

VINYL FLOORS | CARPET | WALL PAPER | HARDWOOD CERAMIC | COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL

www.lmfloorcovering.com

Laminate

405-K E Dixie Drive • Asheboro Hours: Mon - Sat 10 to 6 Sunday/Private Shopping by Appointment Only 336.308.9663 “Like” us on

• www.ennobrabloom.com • Follow us on

www.AsheboroMagazine.com

29

COMMUNITY NEWS

‘RCC Presents’ To Include Tree Lighting Dec. 2, Children’s Play in March ‘16

R

andolph Community College will host two cultural arts events in the 2015-2016 school year as a part of its cultural arts series, “RCC Presents.”

The first RCC Presents will be the College’s 8th annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Concert, scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 2, at the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center on the Asheboro Campus. The tree lighting will be at 6 p.m. outside the LRC, with the concert in the auditorium directly following. The Holiday Concert will feature Bells!

Angels!, a handbell choir of the First Presbyterian Church of Asheboro under the direction of Rick Morgan. The event is free and open to the public, but seating in the auditorium is limited. To reserve your seat, go to https://www.eventbrite. com/e/rcc-annual-holiday-tree-lighting-and-holiday-concerttickets-18892120842.

On Thursday, March 31, at 10 a.m., RCC Presents will host “James and the Giant Peach,” performed by the UNCG’s North Carolina Theatre for Young People. Just like the book, the play is driven by its delightfully distinctive personalities.

Due to an unfortunate accident with a rhino in London, resulting in the loss of both his parents, James is sent to live with his cruel aunts, Spiker and Sponge. Fear not, hope arrives in an unexpected magical gift, saving James from their grasp. This gift provides escape into a giant peach inhabited by a group of quirky bugs. Craving a little adventure, these new friends sail that giant peach into the treacherous ocean waves. This production is suitable for all ages with an approximate running time of 60 minutes. To get your free tickets, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unc-glittle-theatre-production-of-james-and-the-giant-peachtickets-18892246217. 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.

30

Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

SAVE THE DATE Valentine’s Dinner & Dance Friday, February 12, 2016 Pinewood Country Club

SOLD OUT LAST YEAR

An elegant evening to benefit youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

RANDOLPH-ASHEBORO YMCA 343 NC Hwy 42 N—PO Box 1152—Asheboro, NC 27203/4 www.RandolphAsheboroYMCA.com—(336) 625-1976

Imagine what you could see with cataract surgery.

Specializing in: Cataracts Glaucoma Diabetic Eye & Dry Eye Disease Macular Degeneration LASIK & Laser Surgery Eyelid & Brow Lifts Cosmetic Botox® 







(910) 255-2095 (800) 733-5357 www.carolinaeye.com 



Albemarle Asheboro Cheraw Dunn Fayetteville  Greensboro Laurinburg Sanford Pinehurst/Southern Pines

www.AsheboroMagazine.com

31

AT THE YMCA

‘Your Heart is at the Y’ Valentine’s Dinner & Dance

by Megan Clapp

K

ick up your heels for a special evening to support your Randolph-Asheboro YMCA. Join us on Friday, February 12, 2016 for our third annual ‘Your Heart is at the Y’ Valentine’s Dinner and Dance; an elegant evening to benefit youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Romantic lighting, formal setting, and a superb dinner make for the perfect Valentine’s date night. Couples and singles are welcome! The affair will be held at Pinewood Country Club. Attire is semi-formal. Mingling begins at 6:30pm with a cash bar. There will be music and dancing so, hit the dance floor as DJ Don Allred plays your favorite tunes! The evening will also consist of a live auction with some big ticket items! There will be an inclement weather date of Saturday, February 13.

You will be dancing for a cause as all proceeds go toward the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA to help make accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow, and thrive. With a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of children and teens, helps people live healthier active lives, and provides opportunities to give back and support our neighbors.

Ticket price for the event is $60/person. Sponsorship opportunities are available as well.

32

Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

The funds raised last year were able to provide set up fees for the Darkness to Light (sexual child abuse prevention program), thermostats for building, new playground equipment, new squat rack and exercise bike for the Fitness Center, building for Cooperative Outreach Garden, umbrellas for Nursery playground, pool vacuum, two new lifeguard stands, and renovation of the pool deck.

The YMCA would not be able to make lasting changes in our community without the help and dedication of volunteers. This event is being thoughtfully planned out by our ‘Friends of the Y’ Committee which consists of a wonderful group of ladies who love and support our Y. The ‘Friends of the Y’ Committee members are as follows: Pat Allred, Susan Batten, Linda Daves, Ann Hoover, Fran Knapp, Sandra Lail, Jan Monroe, Cindy Schroder, Jessica Shaw-Cashett, Nicki McKenzie Voncannon and Julia Wittenberg.

This event was completely sold out last year, so be sure to get your tickets early! Tickets will go on sale beginning December 1. Please contact the RandolphAsheboro YMCA Administrative Office at (336) 625-1976 or any member of the ‘Friends of the Y’ committee for tickets, additional information or to become a sponsor! www.RandolphAsheboroYMCA.com. Please mark your calendars and reserve your seats for an exciting and meaningful evening!

Home Sweet Home. Yours All Yours!

Call or go online today to start your home search today!

Brian Gallimore, Broker

RE/MAX Central Realty | Asheboro |www.randolphcountyproperties.com

cell: 336.953.9506 | office: 336.626.5600

Your smile should tell the world how you live your life ...

You can’t have overall health, without ORAL health!

Is itRestoring healthyHealth and~confident?

Rejuvenating Smiles It’s What We Do! Call us for an absolutely FREE consultation to explore possibilities!

In celebration of 20the years in practice, we

are offering all NEW dental patients a RestoringFREE Healthexam ~ Rejuvenating Smiles and x-rays!* It’s What We Do!

Questions about your appointment or any dental topic? Email us at Questions2toothdocs@freemandds. about your appointment or any comdental or visit topic? our website freemandds.com Email us at 2toothdocs@freemandds.com, visit*Limited our website time offer - call today freemandds.com, or call us at

134 Davis Street Asheboro 134 Davis•Street • Asheboro

625-3292!

625-3292

www.AsheboroMagazine.com

33

COMMUNITY News

Holiday 2015 Tour of Homes

T

he Holiday Tour of Homes is back and better than ever. This year all proceeds from the Tour will benefit Hospice of Randolph County.

Sunday, December 13th from 1 to 5 pm hop in the car and tour these beautiful new and historic homes, beautifully decorated for the holidays.

Tickets for the event may be purchased at the individual homes from a Hospice volunteer, or you can purchase them at various merchants throughout the area. There is no specific order to the tour, you can begin and end where you like using the map (opposite).

A Lenton Slack print is available for purchase of Reverie Place at Brightside Gallery, Hospice of Randolph County or the Petty Museum.

Howard Home - Holidays for Tom & Barbara Howard are

“over the top”! With more than seventeen Christmas trees and seventy-five Dickens Village pieces to assemble, it’s no wonder they start several months before December 25 to decorate!

The Howards’ traditional two-story brick home has interesting features such as a peninsula fireplace, second story overlook, stone fireplace, coffered ceiling, custom bookcases, and high shelves in the keeping room matching the kitchen island. Furnishings are preferred antique family pieces including a walnut hutch built in the 1860’s by the owners’ great-great-grandfather, who was killed in the Civil War, antique door, roll-top desk, and pool table. The Howards’ favorite retreat is the downstairs “man cave” with

34

Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

stone fireplace, cozy seating area, pool table and full kitchen.

Each of the more than seventeen trees features a theme; memories, tea cups, mothers, children, gold, and traditional.

Two family favorites are the nine foot memory tree covered with family photos spanning many years and a seven foot pine cone tree with each cone collected and wired individually to the base by Tom and Barbara forty-four years ago.

The Howards are pleased to share their home and holiday ideas with you.

Freeman Home - Raymond and Irene Freeman love the holidays and they decorate to show just that! Outside décor, for their brick home, is up by Thanksgiving burning brightly through December 25. Inside there are seven Christmas trees reflecting the personalities of the Freemans.

The travel tree depicts aspects of all forty-eight states they have visited. Over three hundred Hallmark ornaments adorn a “fun” tree. A traditional tree with a Christmas village and a tree with handmade ornaments reflect the Freemans’ sense of home and family. For a different take on decorating, don’t miss the “purple” tree that matches bedroom décor. Some unique pieces, such as a 1960’s Pepsi Santa and handmade items made by Irene’s late Mother, round out the décor. Nativity scenes, in different sizes and shapes, are seen in most every room.

The Freemans’ favorite retreat is the front porch, so come for a visit and “set-a-spell”.

Scott Home - Approaching the front porch of the Jimmy

and Doris Scott home, you will be drawn to the rustic elegance beneath timber trusses framing eight foot glass doors. The exterior features cedar shakes and stone, emulating a semi-rustic lodge style. The rear porch with cedar columns and stone floor features an outdoor stone fireplace. Upon entry into the Scott home, a vaulted foyer and adjacent dining room immediately greets guests.

Interesting details are heart pine molding, quarter sawn white oak floors, arch windows and arch ceiling in the lodge room. The kitchen is centrally located and near to several larger rooms enabling conversation to flow freely. This Designer Dream Home captures the essence of what it means to embrace the great outdoors.

The Scotts’ enjoy traditional holiday décor with a twelve foot Christmas tree and an assortment of decorations.

Their family tradition includes the immediate family on Christmas Eve and extended family visits on Christmas Day. Naturally the lodge room is their favorite retreat area of the house.

Experience the calming views and blending of the outdoors with the indoors in a home that embraces tranquil living--the Scotts.

Poe Home - The anticipation of the holidays is evident

in every room of the two-story traditional brick home of David & Barbara Poe! Their home is furnished with numerous family pieces as well as furniture and accessories “found” during their many travels. Several collections are on display—including 500+ pencils—only a former educator would think of that!

Every room features a special tree with some areas having multiple trees ranging in height from four inches to seven feet tall.You’ll be sure to find a favorite; “Little Golden Books”, 50 states, UNC, buttons, tobacco sticks, needlepoint Chrismons stitched by Barbara, childhood

memories, and Scher….. crafted by a dear friend.

The Poe’s retreat is the back porch decorated with a birdhouse collection and the family farm “junktique”--tobacco planter, saws, and well pulleys. Barbara’s favorite room is a bedroom furnished with childhood pieces and her grandmother’s sewing machine. David likes the downstairs den where he can watch all the sports he wants and “play” with his yardstick collection.

The holidays hold special memories of children, grandchildren and friends of the Poes and they are excited about sharing them with you!

Reverie Place - Every human being needs time to “be still”.

“Reverie Place” was a quiet retreat for Richard and Lynda Petty.

In the 1980’s, Lynda Petty was in the antique business and wanted a cabin which she could furnish with objects of connection with the past. An elderly lady owned a cabin and barn which her ancestors had built in 1865; however, she was reluctant to “let it go” because she wanted it to remain as “close to the original as possible.” In 1994, the lady agreed to sell her buildings to the Petty family.

In early 1994, the cabin was carefully deconstructed, each log numbered, and moved to the Level Cross community in Randolph County, North Carolina. Stones for the fireplace were hauled from the mountains of North Carolina. The one room cabin with loft was reconstructed using what remained of the barn to add a bathroom. “Reverie Place” reflects the close living quarters of families in the 1800’s--living, eating, and sleeping in one open area.

On a visit to “Reverie Place”, the original owner was “glad she sold the cabin and barn to Richard Petty because it was as close to the original as possible.”

“The Bear Man”, a carver from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, selected a tree from the Petty farm to create his porch bear guarding “Reverie Place”. Frolicking raccoons were carved by members of his family.

In an interview, Richard Petty was asked if he felt Lynda Petty’s presence at the cabin. “I see it”, he said. “You’re sitting on the front porch of something she wanted: a log cabin.You go inside and ninety percent of the things she picked out. It’s sort of like having her name written on it, you know what I mean?”

“Reverie Place”---a quiet retreat for a time to “be still.”

Brightside Gallery - The J.D., Sr. and Ida Morris Ross house was designed in 1917 by a Greensboro architect. The most prominent aspect of this Bungalow style is the jerkinheaded shed roof; combined with the continuous shed dormer, enough additional head room is provided for a complete second floor. Rafter ends sawn in graceful curves are notched to support the gutters. Stubby, coupled square columns support the porch where a central gable calls attention to the entrance flanked by tripartite windows.

There are four fireplaces, dark hardwood floors in the main hallway, pocket French doors, a full “bay” room and picture www.AsheboroMagazine.com

35

hanging molding all on the first floor. Almost all windows are the original “bubble” glass and some have unusual placement.

Visitors favor the second floor sunroom with three walls of windows facing to the south of Asheboro. Other favorites are the tea room and large wrap-around porch.

Holiday décor for the Ross House will feature the Victorian era---lots of red velvet bows, natural greenery, tea cup tree, angel tree and ornaments made by local artists.

Under the porte cochere, one can see Susan Harrell’s mural of Mr. & Mrs. Brightside stepping out of their carriage to stroll to the Carriage House to enjoy the Saint Andrews Anglican Church Christmas caroling and maybe a cup of tea.

You will want to join the Brightsides at the Carriage House once you tour this historic Asheboro home! Don’t miss this wonderful holiday experience. Pick up your tickets today or call Hospice of Randolph County at (336) 672-9300.

36

Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

Does your bank offer a Purchase Promise? To learn more, contact Lisa today!

For home purchases, CommunityOne will deliver closing instructions to your attorney within 21 days of receiving a completed loan application.* It’s just one more way we’re committed to meeting your mortgage needs.

Lisa Ritch lisa.ritch@community1.com Mortgage Loan Officer

Independent Pharmacists That Care About YOU!

With Convenient Locations to Serve You Better

534 Greensboro St. Asheboro

336.625.6146 510 N Broad St. Seagrove

336.873.8246

101 Sunset Avenue Asheboro, NC 27203 office 336.626.8360 ext.8432 mobile 336.301.2622 fax 336.626.8374

In addition to NC Medicaid and All Medicare Part D, we are members of the following popular networks (and many more):

NMLS ID: 785208

community1.com *Subject to loan approval and other conditions.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Paris, France

Guatamalan Ruins

Disney World, USA

Cinque Terre, Italy

Patagonia

Where do YOU want to go?

Vacations • Cruises • Tickets for Attractions & Shows Destination Weddings & Honeymoons Personalized Service • Business Travel YOU choose the destination, we’ll take care of the rest!

336.257.8579 • zerotravel.us

DJs Live Music Rock/Metal/Pop

Sporting Events

Craft Dome beer on tap stic & the bo Imports b y Wine b ttle y the G Cockt lass ails

125 S. Chur ch Street • Asheboro • 336.610.2489 www.AsheboroMagazine.com

37

COMMUNITY News

Win $250 in Triad Goodwill’s DIY Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest

T

riad Goodwill wants to make the holiday season fun and happy for Triad families. They’re holding a DIY Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest – with a first place prize of $250! Entries are being accepted now through noon on December 14 via email or Facebook Messenger. See rules at iLoveGoodwill.org/ holiday to enter. The public can vote by “liking” their favorite sweaters on the Triad Goodwill Facebook page between December 1 and noon on December 18. A panel of judges will select the top three Ugly Sweaters from the 10 submissions with the most Facebook votes. Prizes are:

1st Place:

$250 VISA giſt card

2nd Place

$100 Triad Goodwill giſt card

3rd Place

$50 Triad Goodwill giſt card To be eligible to win, entries must include receipts showing at least 75% of items used to create the Ugly Sweater were purchased at Triad Goodwill stores in Alamance, Caswell, Guilford, Randolph and Rockingham Counties, North Carolina. Ugly Sweater designers can mix and match

38

Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

materials from any of the departments in Triad Goodwill stores to create a one-of-a-kind look. Individual and group photos are eligible and you may submit multiple photos, but can only win once. Photos posted directly to Triad Goodwill’s Facebook Timeline will not be included in the contest. A how-to video can be viewed on iLoveGoodwill. org/holiday or on the Triad Goodwill YouTube channel.

Contestants are encouraged to enter early to give voters more time to see and like their photo. Entrants may also share the photo album to encourage their Facebook Friends to vote for their Ugly Holiday Sweater look.

For the latest news on free employment training, career fairs, store events and the Rock the Runway fashion fundraiser, follow Triad Goodwill on Facebook.com/ TriadGoodwill (subscribe to Events), @TriadGoodwill, Instagram,YouTube, and LinkedIn. We Put People To Work!

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 17,179 people in the community and helped place 3,556 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.

All I want for Christmas is...

<to lose my muffin top.

Transform yourself without diet, exercise or surgery. ®

CoolSculpting is the revolutionary body contouring treatment that freezes and naturally eliminates fat from your body. There are no needles, no special diets, no exercise programs and best of all – no downtime. Developed by Harvard scientists to eliminate fat, CoolSculpting is FDA-cleared, safe and clinically proven.

Join Us For A Cool Event Photos courtesy of Bruce Van Natta, MD Before 7.5 weeks after coolsculpting

Hosted Laser && Cosmetic Cosmetic Center Center Hosted by

by Summit Summit Laser Friday,December December 5th 4th at at 12:30 Thursday, 10 ampm & 6pm 515 W Salisbury Street, Suite D, Asheboro 515 W Salisbury Street, Suite D, Asheboro

• Live demonstrations Live demonstrations • Free• consultations Free consultations • Special for attendees • pricing • NOW APPROVED TO REDUCE DOUBLE CHINS Special pricing for attendees • ALSO

•

Fun gifts and door prizes

COME WHAT’S NEW!!

Register to win a FREE Coolsculpting treatment!

• SEE

515 W Salisbury Street, Suite D Asheboro • 336.636.5100

Space is limited. Reserve your spot today!

Call (336) 636-5100

For more information, visit www.summitlacc.com www.AsheboroMagazine.com

39

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

CLUES ACROSS

1. Actor Damon 5. Resort 8. Low continuous tones 11. Cape Verde capital 13. Abbreviation for clean 14. Shoe retailer 15. Dashery 16. Head covering 17. Canadian flyers 18. A plant fiber used for making rope 20. Prime Minister __ Hirobumi 21. Hani 22. Nonexistences 25. Mexican victory holiday 30. Avowed 31. Ref 32. 2013 Philip. volcano eruption 33. Beard lichen genus 38. Tennis player organization 41. More saline 43. New York City 45. A ship’s cheapest fare 47. A winglike part 49. At the stern 50. Oral polio vaccine 55. Tatouhou 56. In addition 57. Baltic flat-bottomed boat (alt. sp.)

59. Search for 60. Gray sea eagle 61. Music timings 62. Make a mistake 63. Root mean square (abbr.)

64. Sleeveless Arab garments

40

Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

CLUES DOWN

1. Speedometer rate 2. Turkish/Iranian river 3. Japanese socks 4. Drawstrings 5. Formal separation over doctrine 6. Tableland 7. Word with opposite meaning 8. Cabs 9. 45th state 10. Matakam 12. Macaws 14. Scottish hillside 19. Load for shipment 23. Sleeping place 24. Linking verb 25. Br. University punting river 26. Marsh elder 27. Horse noise 28. Contract research organization (abbr.)

29. Excessively ornamented 34. Engine additive 35. Small bite 36. Snakelike fish 37. They __ 39. Performance arena 40. Enact before an audience 41. Special interest group 42. Grows old 44. Conductor’s implements 45. A heavy cavalry sword 46. Tropical ship’s wood 47. A domed or vaulted recess 48. Lascivious look 51. Mentally quick and resourceful 52. La __ Tar Pits, Hollywood 53. Unstressed-stressed 54. Celery cabbage 58. Wrong prefix

Reindeer Run 5K and One Mile Dash Come out in your best/worst Christmas costume.

The best and worst dressed will be awarded

December 12th 9am Central United Methodist Church 300 S Main St. Asheboro, NC $20 EARLY REG DISCOUNT FOR 5K $10 FOR MILE WALK/RUN Registration on the day of the event between 7:30 and 8:45 am.

REGISTER BY MAIL OR ON-LINE AT www.operationredsleigh.com 336-510-0523 All participants will get a shirt and reindeer antlers. This will be a timed event,

by On The Mark Sports.

Kirsten Cox, MD

Sally Davis, PA-C

Andi Johnson, PA-C

Make an appointment and start your journey to a healthier life TODAY!

Cox Family Practice, PC.

We provide care to infants through the elderly including acute care, chronic care, and complete physicals.

Cox Family Practice provides patientcentered medical home where YOU take charge of your health care.

To learn more, check out our website and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Likeâ&#x20AC;? us on Facebook

The healthcare you receive today can improve your tomorrows

A member of the

Coxborough Professional Premises 350 N. Cox St., Suite 28 | Asheboro, NC

(336) 629-6500

www.coxfamilypractice.com www.AsheboroMagazine.com

41

C hristmas Cookie Recipes Chai Tea Eggnog Cookies Ingredients 1 chai tea bag 1 (17.5-oz.) package sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup melted butter 1 large egg 4 tablespoons eggnog, divided PARCHMENT PAPER Cinnamon sugar 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350째. Remove tea leaves from tea bag; discard bag.

2. Stir together tea leaves, cookie mix, butter, egg, and 2 Tbsp. eggnog until well blended.

3. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Flatten dough slightly with bottom of a glass dipped in cinnamon sugar.

4. Bake at 350째 for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet to a wire rack, and cool completely (about 10 minutes).

5. Whisk together powdered sugar, nutmeg, and remaining 2 Tbsp. eggnog until smooth. Spoon over cooled cookies.

Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 1/3 cups sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups white chocolate morsels 1 (6-ounce) package sweetened dried cranberries

Preparation

1. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; set aside.

2. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition.

3. Add flour mixture to butter mixture gradually, beating at low speed until blended. Stir in white chocolate morsels and cranberries.

4. Drop cookie dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets.

5. Bake at 350째 for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned on bottom. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

42

Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

Peppermint Bonbon Cookies Ingredients

8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup finely crushed hard peppermint candies 6 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate morsels Additional coarsely crushed hard peppermint candies, divided 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional) 2 1/2 teaspoons milk (optional) 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate morsels, melted (optional)

Preparation

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan; cook over low heat until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/2 cup crushed peppermint and 6 Tbsp. sugar. Let cool 30 minutes.

2. Add eggs to melted chocolate, 1 at a time, stirring well. Stir in extracts.

3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to chocolate mixture, stirring until combined. Stir in chocolate morsels. Cover and chill dough 2 hours or until firm enough to shape.

4. Shape dough into 1 1/2” balls; place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 12 to 13 minutes or until cookies are puffed and cracked on top. Sprinkle coarsely crushed peppermints onto cookies; press candy lightly into cookies. Let cookies cool 5 minutes on baking sheets. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

5. Whisk together powdered sugar and milk; drizzle over cooled cookies, if desired. Drizzle with melted chocolate, if desired. Sprinkle cookies again with chopped peppermint, if desired. Let cookies stand until glaze and chocolate are firm.

Chocolate Dipped Meringues Ingredients

MERINGUES: 4 large egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar

1/4 teaspoon almond extract 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped CHOCOLATE GLAZE: 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 200°. To prepare meringues, cover a baking sheet with parchment paper; secure to baking sheet with masking tape.

2. Beat egg whites with a mixer at high speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt; beat until soft peaks form.

Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form (do not overbeat). Gently fold in almond extract and chopped chocolate. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Bake at 200° for 2 hours or until dry. (Meringues are done when the surface is dry and meringues can be removed from paper without sticking to fingers.) Turn oven off; leave meringues in oven 1 hour or until cool and crisp. Remove from oven; carefully remove meringues from paper. Cool completely on wire rack.

3. To prepare glaze, place semisweet chocolate chips in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50% power) 30 seconds or until melted, stirring until smooth. Dip half of each meringue in chocolate. Place on wire rack to dry. Store in an airtight container. www.AsheboroMagazine.com

43

COMMUNITY The Randolph County Department of Social Services is NEWS 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.

44

Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

True Open MRI

Moore Regional Hospital - Pinehurst

For your scheduling convenience, our extended hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

While others may claim to offer “open” MRI scanning, we have the only true open MRI system in our service area. Our open, full-body scanner offers greater comfort, especially for large patients, older patients and those who experience anxiety in

small, confined spaces. Most importantly, our open MRI provides exceptionally high-quality images, allowing your doctor to have the highest level of diagnostic confidence.

When it comes to MRIs, we are open for business – truly open.

www.firsthealth.org/mri 832-100-15

Serving the Triad for More Than 25 Years

Your World.

Alive with Sound.

• • • • •

Audiology | Hearing Aids Hearing Protection Specialty Earplugs Dizziness & Balance Evaluations Tinnitus Evaluation & Treatment

Call today for your consultation!

Asheboro • 336.308.4742 328-B N Fayetteville St Greensboro • 336.245.4891 532 N Elam Ave

TheHearingClinic.com

High Point • 336.313.0881 801 Lindsay St www.AsheboroMagazine.com

45

Affordable. Local.

Downright Delicious!

We invite you to relax and enjoy a delightful combination of great food and service tonight! Sample a variety of chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specialities, from pasta and seafood to steak or chicken entrees. We also offer a selection of appetizers and homemade desserts to make your evening complete.

DAILY SPECIALS Private Events & Reservations Welcome

Karaoke w/Greg Russell Every Friday Night Starting at 8:30 pm

Catfish MCGees 46

Asheboro Magazine, Issue 61

211 Marina Drive New London, NC 336.461.3474 www.catfishmcgees.net

Live Entertainment & Sports on the TVs

Check out our Facebook Page for Fall Hours & Dinner Specials

ID required for visitors age 16 and older at the Badin Shores Resort Security Gate.

GOLDEN 1 N C.

808 Chapel Hill Road • Burlington

336.226.8889

available at...

KING

Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 5 pm ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.

www.kingelectric-co.com ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

I COULDN’T EVEN WRITE MY NAME WITHOUT HURTING. AFTER SHOULDER REPLACEMENT AT RANDOLPH, I’M DOING YOGA, AGAIN.

wanda valdez-cruz shoulder replacement

WANDA VALDEZ-CRUZ KNEW SHE NEEDED HELP if lifting a gallon of milk caused

extreme pain. “I’d already had my knee replaced at Randolph and everything went perfectly.

Now arthritis was damaging my shoulder. I figured it was time to let their expert orthopedic team fix me, again!” Wanda’s surgery and rehabilitation gave her pain-free mobility that let her safely return to her love of yoga. “It’s so invigorating. Thanks to the world-class team at Randolph, I can now do all the poses as well as anyone.”

Our Partners in Orthopedic Care

The Human Motion Institute at Randolph Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Hip and Knee Replacement.

P.O. Box 1048, Asheboro, NC 27204 | 336.629.8818

Meet our orthopedic team, register for classes and more.

randolphhumanmotioninstitute.org