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CONTENTS

PUBLISHER’S LETTER

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COVER STORY

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ASK THE EXPERT

12 Your Feet

ASK THE EXPERT

14 Insurance

COMMUNITY NEWS ASK THE EXPERT COMMUNITY NEWS FRIENDLY FACES COMMUNITY NEWS ASK THE EXPERT COMMUNITY NEWS AT THE YMCA

Hardy Earns Girl Scouts’ 17 Olivia Highest Honor

18 Your Eyes Students Compete in N.C. High 20 RCC Altitude Balloon Payload Project

22 Arts Guild Featuring the Work of 26 Randolph Benjamin & Bonnie Burns

28 Your Taxes Library Adds Archives & Special 30 RCC Collections LibGuide New Year’s Resolutions Can 32 Reframing Lead to Success

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34 RCC Inducts Phi Theta Kappa Class

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Your New Year’s Resolution Turn Into 38 Let Someone Else’s Job Solution

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Contributors Doug Allen, Derrick Sides, Megan Clapp, Dr. Richard Sikora, Ryan Dodson, Debbie Faircloth, John French, M.D., Arghavan Almony, M.D., Gregory Mince, M.D.

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER “Although no one can go back and make a brand new star�, anyone can star� from now and make a brand new ending.”

- Carl Bard

Dear Readers, Wow – it’s hard to believe the calendar – 2016! Why can’t time slow down? When we are in grade school and want to be grown up, time seems to go so slowly, and all we want it to do is hurry up and pass. As we get older, we want it to slow down so we can enjoy life more, but time seems to speed by like it’s a Lamborghini on the Autobahn!

This year I didn’t make any resolutions, because I never seem to stick to them longer than the first few weeks. This year I set a few personal goals for myself that I wish to accomplish before the end of the year. First and foremost is my health – I want to reduce the number of medications I take for various things like blood pressure and cholesterol, and I want to add healthy habits like walking and drinking more water. I want to prepare healthier meals and concentrate on adding organic, non GMO options to my menus instead of using quick, easy, processed foods.

In my personal relationships, my goal is to be a better friend and family member, supportive and kind to everyone. I want to be less judgmental and I hope to listen less to the destructive forces of the media and gossip. I want to be a force for positive and good that include simple, daily acts of kindness and generosity.

And lastly, on the business side – I want to continue to bring you a positive, upbeat magazine focusing on local events, people, and businesses and celebrate what Asheboro has to offer!

To our readers and friends, Cheers to you!

Happy 2016!!

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THE HEARING CLINIC

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Leading the Triad in Progressive, Comprehensive Hearing Care

or 25 years, The Hearing Clinic has been the Piedmont Triad’s most comprehensive source to offer advanced audiological care for hearing loss and tinnitus, as well as introducing revolutionary technology for thousands of patients. The three Doctors of Audiology are all university trained and specialize in identifying, diagnosing, treating, and monitoring hearing loss. In addition, the entire clinical and support personnel are leaders in the field and considered among the best hearing care providers in the state. Through three convenient Triad locations in Asheboro, High Point, and Greensboro, The Hearing Clinic communicates with your family physician or specialist to create a team-oriented approach and partnership for your better hearing health.

Eneida Agolli is primarily based in Greensboro, and Dr. Ike is primarily based in High Point. All three locations offer the same individualized approach to hearing loss.

“Hearing connects us to the world around us and the people we love. It is something easily taken for granted but sorely missed once it is gone,” according to Dr. Lauren Combs, Au.D., “Unfortunately, studies are showing millions of Americans have some degree of hearing loss and/or tinnitus; the condition is becoming more common, and is affecting younger and younger people.”

LYRIC™, the world’s first 100% invisible, extended wear hearing device, was first introduced to the Piedmont Triad more than five years ago by The Hearing Clinic, who was among the first in the Southeastern US to offer the technology. Featured on Good Morning America, the Dr. Oz Show, The New York Times, and named the top health innovation by Popular Science, LYRIC™ is placed deep in the ear canal to provide clear, natural sound quality, and minimize background noise. Patients can shower, sleep, and exercise while wearing the devices, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for up to 4 months continuously. There are no

Dr. Tami L. Ike, Au.D., owner of The Hearing Clinic, opened the Asheboro office in 1992. In addition to Dr. Combs, Audiology Assistant Darlene Bigelow works out of the location on North Fayetteville Street. Audiologist Dr.

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PROGRESSIVE TECHNOLOGY The Hearing Clinic’s Loop the Triad Initiative has brought better hearing to thousands of Piedmont Triad residents since 2012. Working in community partnership with local arts venues, places of worship, and area retirement centers, The Hearing Clinic has donated time, money, and professional resources to make this hearing technology a reality. The Hearing Clinic is currently working with business and community leaders in Asheboro to bring this innovative technology to Randolph County.

batteries to change, and no daily maintenance is required.

TINNITUS More commonly known as “ringing in the ears,” tinnitus affects millions of Americans. While tinnitus can get in the way of enjoying pleasurable activities, quality sleep, and/or work, it may sometimes signal a medical problem of the ear and should always be evaluated. The Hearing Clinic provides comprehensive tinnitus evaluations, and can prescribe an individual tinnitus treatment plan.

The Hearing Clinic was also the first clinic in North Carolina to offer the Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment, an evidenced-based proven, effective treatment for reducing the negative effects of tinnitus. Other non-medical treatments are available as well.

HEARING LOSS The Hearing Clinic offers in-office hearing testing and evaluation that is painless, comfortable and safe. Available hearing aids come in a variety of designs and with a wide range of functions and features to address an individual’s specific needs and lifestyle requirements, ranging from an active lifestyle to a very quiet one.

“We offer and select hearing devices designed to meet a patient’s listening needs, that are cosmetically appealing, and that encompass a wide range of financial options,” explains Dr. Combs.

In addition to offering state-of-the-art digital hearing solutions, The Hearing Clinic conducts Live Speech Mapping (LSM) to validate and verify the hearing aid’s function, real time while in the ear. By administering diagnostic hearing evaluations and personal communication assessments, the audiologists will determine whether you have a hearing loss as well as its

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extent, type, and possible cause. The practice also provides communication solutions for phones, televisions, and Bluetooth wireless devices as well as specialty earplugs for music, hunting, and swimming. In addition, assistive listening devices are available.

Technological innovation in hearing care. Quality, individualized clinical care. The Hearing Clinic is indeed comprehensive and convenient, for patients throughout our community.

“Our audiological care is second to none,” according to Dr. Combs.

“We listen, and we find effective solutions. We are committed to excellence in patient care and satisfaction to ensure that our patients have a more positive and better quality of life. Better hearing. Better living. It’s our promise.”

The Hearing Clinic is located at 328-B North Fayetteville Street in Asheboro (336-629-6574) as well as 532-A North Elam Avenue in Greensboro (336-852-4095), and 801 Lindsay Street in High Point (336-883-2815). For more information, you can also visit the practice’s website at www.TheHearingClinic.com, like THC on Facebook, or call toll free at 1-800-651-8551.

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William Willard, Jr. Business Owner/Musician William Willard Jr. is not only the owner and operator of a successful roofing company---he is a local celebrity as well! A singer of southern gospel with thousands of fans worldwide, he feels led by God to share his talents with others and benefit local charities as well. However, longtime exposure to loud music as well as an accident led to hearing loss—and the added challenges it can bring.

“I had not heard well for a long time, and trying to hear regular conversations had become stressful. I had finally reached the point where I thought I would have to learn to live with it. However, my wife made me an appointment at The Hearing Clinic, and my life was changed!

“Better hearing makes me feel like a complete person again, and hearing aids have changed the way I hear everything.

Before, it was like being in a dark room with the doors shut.

Now I can hear leaves crumble when I walk—I can hear crickets chirping—I can hear the birds singing—I can hear my family and co-workers—I can hear my wife talking to me.

“I can’t explain in words how good it makes me feel to be able to hear again. Sometimes I hear things. I wonder if I have ever heard that before, and then my emotions kick in and a tear rolls down my chin. I love my hearing aids! There’s no price tag on the relief of being able to hear again. Dr. Combs and the entire staff of The Hearing Clinic are great, and I thank God for them every day!”

Does hearing loss affect you?

Ask yourself these questions: 1. Do you hear sounds but have trouble understanding the words?

2. Do you have trouble understanding in noisy situations?

3. Do you often ask people to repeat themselves?

4. Do many people you talk to seem to mumble?

5. Have family and/or friends mentioned that you may have hearing loss?

6. Do you turn up the television louder than others do?

7. Is it hard for you to hear in a restaurant?

8. Do you have difficulty understanding conversation within a group of people?

9. Do you have trouble hearing over the telephone?

IF YOU ANSWERED “YES” TO ONE OR MORE OF THESE QUESTIONS,YOU MAY HAVE A HEARING PROBLEM.

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ASK THE EXPERT YOUR FEET

5 Tips and Tricks for Maintaining Warm Feet this Winter

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3. Insulate the floor - If you know you’ll be standing in the elieve it or not, diabetes doesn’t just wreak havoc on your heart, eyes and kidneys, among other same spot for a while, try standing on an insulated pad. If organs; they affect your feet and if left unchecked, you’re cooking in the kitchen, for example, an insulated can ultimately result in your lower extremities being pad can keep the feet off of cold tile or laminate surfaces. amputated. Because of this, a podiatrist should be among 4. Always Dry Out Your Boots - Moisture prevents your your list of physicians that you regularly see to treat your boots from providing good insulation, so pulling out the condition. liners and insoles every night will help ensure your boots Winter is upon us, and it’s no surprise that your toes may fully dry out before their next wear. feel like popsicles in your boots. Unfortunately, we all know 5. Size Matters - It is recommended that you buy your heavy the feeling of having our feet freeze during the winter, but winter boots a full size larger than your regular shoe size thankfully there are several methods that will help prevent so they will accommodate room for thicker socks and cold feet and associated risks such as frostbite. insoles. It is also a good idea to wear one pair of warm 1. Don’t Wear Your Boots and Socks Inside - Wearing your socks with wicking material instead of multiple socks to warm boots and socks in a warm environment is likely to make sure your feet are not being compressed and stay make your feet sweat. This trapped moisture can actually adequately dry. make feet feel colder as the sweat begins to cool and dry, Keeping your feet warm and dry should be a top priority in your everyday foot care during the winter months. Falling temperatures, drier air, snow, and ice can lead to poor circulation and even frostbite. For more information about 2. Keep Out Snow - Make sure you keep the snow or rain from getting inside your boots by wearing gaiters or pants foot health during the winter months, or to request an appointment with one of our podiatrists, visit triadfoot.com with internal gaiters. Alternately, select shoes with good ankle coverage for quick trips in and out of the weather. or call our Asheboro office. especially if you intend to head back out into the cold weather. Instead, swap your boots for some comfy house shoes or warm, dry socks.

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The Missing Piece to Your Business Insurance Program?

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ertainly, all companies of any size have business insurance coverage to one degree or another. It is almost impossible to grow to a size that allows a business to be successful without having sufficient property and liability coverage. Once your company starts to grow, and you begin to rely on employees and teams to play important roles, then the type of insurance known as Employment Practices Liability coverage begins to come into play.

Think about it: making decisions about your employees and how to reward, discipline, and motivate them is a common part of your job as a business owner or leader. But seemingly

routine decisions in areas like hiring, compensation packages, promotions, accommodation of disabilities, and terminations can lead to complaints and lawsuits against employers from employees—maybe even from employees who were maybe once thought to be loyal, hard workers.

The cost associated with mounting a defense against an employee who believes that they have been wrongfully dismissed or discriminated against is significant. It is not uncommon for legal fees associated with a successful defense to exceed $250,000. And if your company is ordered to pay a settlement, or if one is negotiated out of court, those amounts can be six figures, in addition to the legal fees.

Just one incident of this type can have a serious financial impact on a company of any size—not to mention the adverse effect to your reputation.

Fortunately, insurance companies can help protect business owners from these types of catastrophic circumstances. First, there is prevention. Many insurance carriers have educational resources that can help business owners be more aware of problem areas in their employment practices that present risk. By being more knowledgeable and aware of the potentially negative results that can occur from what might seem to be routine procedures, employers can reduce the likelihood of making decisions that could bring on a costly

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The second protection against the cost of bearing a large judgment is the purchase of Employment Practices Liability coverage. These policies protect your company from having to pay defense and settlement expenses associated with a claim. By extension, they protect your management, board, and subsidiaries as well. Of course, the purchase of this coverage also often grants an employer with access to the above-described training and knowledge to prevent problems, as these programs are usually offered by

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“Cancer crashed my wedding. And was an uninvited guest on my honeymoon.

Cancer stole my normal.

But the people who treated my cancer stole it back for me.”

Like any new bride, Laura Kilpatrick planned her wedding to the smallest detail. What she didn’t plan for was a diagnosis of cervical cancer. With an indomitable spirit and the dedicated caregivers of the Cone Health Cancer Center she not only survived, she conquered. Meet Laura and some of the people who helped her at exceptionalcare.com.

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OLIVIA HARDY EARNS GIRL SCOUTS’ HIGHEST HONOR

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irl Scout Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont is pleased to announce that Olivia Hardy, Liberty, has earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting.

Hardy, daughter of Allen and Beverly Hardy, and a member of Troop 41447, completed her project to address poverty in Haiti. Hardy organized volunteers to help sew dresses for young girls living in Haiti. In addition, she sent five sewing machines and approximately 300 yards of fabric, as well as sewing supplies and instructions.

By earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, Hardy has become a community leader.

Her accomplishments reflect leadership and citizenship skills that set her apart.

“Earning the Girl Scout Gold Award designation is truly a remarkable achievement, and this young woman exemplifies leadership in all its forms,” said Lane Cook, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont. “She saw a need in her community and took action. Her extraordinary dedication, perseverance and leadership, is making the world a better place.”

The Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting; it recognizes girls in grades 9 through 12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through sustainable and measurable Take Action projects. After the minimum requirements are completed, the Gold Award project is the culmination of a girl’s demonstration of self-discipline, leadership ability, time management, creativity, initiative and a significant mastery of skills. Each girl must dedicate a minimum of 80 hours to

planning and implementing her project, which must benefit the community and have long lasting impact. Since 1916, girls have successfully answered the call to go gold, an act that indelibly marks them as accomplished members of their communities and the world.

Some universities and colleges offer scholarships unique to Gold Award recipients, and girls who enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces may receive advanced rank in recognition of their achievements.

About Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont, a United Way agency, is one of 112 councils nationwide chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA to deliver Girl Scout program within specific geographic boundaries. The local council serves nearly 14,500 girls and 6,400 adult volunteers in 40 counties and maintains three camp properties and four service centers offering unique experiences for girls and adults. For more information on how to join, volunteer, reconnect or donate to GSCP2P, call 800-672-2148 or visit www. girlscoutsp2p.org.

About Girl Scouts of the USA We’re 2.8 million strong—2 million girls and 800,000 adults who believe girls can change the world. It began over 100 years ago with one woman, Girl Scouts’ founder Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low, who believed in the power of every girl. She organized the first Girl Scout troop on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, and every year since, we’ve made her vision a reality, helping girls discover their strengths, passions, and talents. Today we continue the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

We’re the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. And with programs for girls from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to do something amazing. To volunteer, reconnect, donate, or join, visit www.girlscouts.org.

Treat the now, pave the way for what’s to come. This health care philosophy is embraced by Dr. Daniel Clarke-Pearson, MD, a gynecologic oncologist with the Cone Health Cancer Center.

When his patient Laura Kilpatrick was diagnosed with cervical cancer, her dreams of having children were seemingly dashed.

But Dr. Clarke-Pearson used an innovative surgical technique that would allow Laura to have her embryos preserved so that one day she could start a family. Learn more about the union of science and hope at ExceptionalCare.com.

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ASK THE EXPERT YOUR EYES

First Patient in Sandhills Region Receives Telescope Implant for Macular Degeneration

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or the first time in the Sandhills region, surgeons at Carolina Eye Associates successfully performed a telescope implant procedure for a patient with end-stage agerelated macular degeneration (AMD), the most advanced form of the disease and a leading cause of blindness in older Americans.

The telescope implant is FDA approved for patients age 65 and older and is the only medical/surgical option available that restores a portion of vision lost to the disease.

Patients with end-stage AMD have a central blind spot or missing area in their vision that makes it difficult or impossible to see faces, read, and perform everyday activities. According to Carolina Eye retina specialist, Arghavan Almony, M.D., “the ability to be able to offer these patients the opportunity to help them resume their favorite activities and independence is truly remarkable.”

Smaller than a pea, the telescope implant uses micro-optical technology to magnify images which would normally be seen in one’s “straight ahead” or central vision. The images, magnified 2.7 times, are projected onto the healthy portion of the retina not affected by the disease, making it possible for patients to see or discern the central vision image that may have been unrecognizable prior to surgery.

The telescope implant has been demonstrated in

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clinical trials to improve quality of life by improving patients’ vision so they can see the things that are important to them, increase their independence, and re-engage in everyday activities. It also may help patients in social settings as it may allow them to recognize faces and see the facial expressions of family and friends.

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 appointment inquiries or for more information on the implantable miniature telescope and the services offered by Carolina Eye call (910) 295-2100 or (800) 733-9355 or visit carolinaeye.com.

Arghavan Almony, M.D.

John French, M.D.

Gregory Mincey, M.D.

Carolina Eye cornea surgeon John French, M.D. performed the implant surgery at the Eye Surgery Center of the Carolinas in Southern Pines. “This surgery is an exciting opportunity for patients with end-stage AMD” said Dr. French. “This is a devastating disease with historically marginal treatment options.”

The CentraSight treatment program is coordinated by the retina specialists at Carolina Eye who treat macular degeneration and other retinal (back-of-theeye) disorders. The treatment program focuses on comprehensive patient care, requiring prospective patients to undergo medical, visual, and functional evaluations to determine if they are a good candidate. A unique aspect of the evaluation is the ability to simulate, prior to surgery, what a person may expect to see once the telescope is implanted.

The simulator helps patients determine if the improvement meets their expectations.

Candidates for the procedure include individuals with untreatable advanced end-stage age-related macular degeneration who are 65 or older and whose disease is stable but severely impairs vision. They must have loss of central vision in both eyes and cannot have had previous cataract surgery in either eye.

“While the telescope implant doesn’t cure AMD, it can improve the quality of life in patients with AMD. With this surgery and subsequent therapy, the implantable miniature telescope may provide them with the ability to do those everyday things we all take for granted such as seeing the faces of family members.” says Gregory Mincey, M.D., retinal specialist at Carolina Eye Associates.

The telescope procedure is performed on an outpatient basis. After the surgery, the patient will learn how to use their new vision in everyday activities by working with Andrew Apple O.D., an optometrist with Carolina Eye and occupational therapists at FirstHealth Outpatient Rehab.

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RCC Students Compete in N.C. High Altitude Balloon Payload Project

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ive students from Randolph Community College have been selected to compete in the North Carolina Community College System High Altitude Balloon Payload Competition this spring.

Randolph Community College is one of 10 North Carolina community colleges that has been awarded a grant and selected to participate in the 2015-2016 High Altitude Balloon Payload Competition sponsored by the North Carolina Space Grant and NASA. Each college was charged with assembling a team for design, construction and launch of the weather balloon in Spring 2016.

“As part of this project, faculty and selected students will design, engineer, pilot and hopefully recover an experiment from a helium weather balloon to the edge of space (~20 miles up),” said Bryan Marbert, RCC department head for

sciences/health/physical education. “Their involvement will help to perfect the process for payload design and logistics for future competitions and allow for the possibility of innovations in this field.” Raymond Dumeh, physics instructor, and Patrick Healy, chemistry instructor, are acting as faculty mentors and coaches for the project.

Applicants were selected through a rigorous application process that included presentation of a solution for a hypothetical engineering problem. Students selected from RCC are Associate in Science students Madeline Cofer, Kris Lindstam, Laramie Lipman, and Deeanna Sutton; and Dustin Manuel, who is dual-enrolled in RCC’s Electrical Systems Technology and Mechatronics programs. All the students are from Asheboro. Each team member who successfully completes all phases of the project will receive a $1,000

Randolph Community College’s team members for the NCCCS High Altitude Balloon Payload Competition, sponsored by North Carolina Space Grant and NASA, listen to ideas from student Kris Lindstam (standing left). At the table, clockwise from left, are students Deeanna Sutton and Dustin Manuel; physics instructor Raymond Dumeh; Melinda Eudy, interim vice president for instruction; and students Madeline Cofer and Laramie Lipton.

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scholarship.

The teams are currently in the design phase of the project having recently completed presentation of their Critical Design Review to a panel of experts.

Teams will travel to a still-to-be-determined site for prelaunch inspection and launch in early-April 2016. Additional colleges participating in the project are Rowan-Cabarrus, Central Piedmont, Catawba Valley, Durham Technical, Guilford Technical, Southwestern, Edgecombe, Craven, and Pitt community colleges.

For more information on the project, contact Bryan Marbert at bsmarbert@ randolph.edu or 336-633-0116.

ExpEriEncEd Staff: Over 20 years combined experience Randolph Community College’s High Altitude Balloon Payload Team will compete with students from nine other community colleges to successfully design, engineer, test, fly and hopefully recover an experiment from a helium weather balloon to the edge of space. From left are Raymond Dumeh, physics instructor; Patrick Healy, chemistry instructor; students Laramie Lipman, Madeline Cofer, Dustin Manuel, Kris Lindstam, and Deeanna Sutton; Melinda Eudy, interim vice president for instruction; Donna Perry, division chair for science, technology, engineering and mathematics; and Bryan Marbert, department head for sciences, health, and physical education.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Randolph Arts Guild Featuring the work of Benjamin & Bonnie Burns

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he Randolph Arts Guild is currently exhibiting the work of potters Benjamin & Bonnie Burns of Great White Oak Gallery in the Sara Smith Self Gallery during the month of January. An opening reception was heldTuesday, January 5th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. The Randolph Arts Guild’s Sara Smith Self Gallery is located at 123 Sunset Avenue in downtown Asheboro. The exhibition will be on display until Tuesday, January 26th and will close with a Lunch and Learn at Noon on the 26th.

Benjamin Burns moved to Seagrove in November of 1997, from Maggie Valley, where he lived and worked at Pitter’s Potters for six years. Benjamin graduated from Haywood Community College in 1995 with a degree in production crafts. Originally from Miami, Florida, Benjamin learned his craft at the Ceramic League of Miami, and taught wheel classes there for a short time before moving to North Carolina. He has been published in Handmade in America’s “Craft Heritage Trails”, and “Handcrafted in the Blueridge”

by Irv Green and Andrea Gross.

Benjamin is well known for his vivid glazes including Oxblood Glaze (Copper Red), Rutile Blue, Iridescent Green and a rich White over Black Combination.

On his work Benjamin states “With the influence of the Japanese masters, my intent is to make functional works of art, transforming the ordinary into the exceptional. My work explores the thrown form. I am always searching for that quality that survives time, combining the traditional with the contemporary. I use the techniques and glazes of the past out of respect for their legacy, but with my eyes focused on the present. Always testing new ideas and glazes to keep my work new and exciting.”

Bonnie Burns, a well known Seagrove artist in her own right.

Bonnie has been on an artist’s journey since birth. Creating and painting have been two of her most effectual endeavors, culminating in functional pottery. Her work is spontaneous, fun and influenced by Nature. She either throws her pots or hand-builds but they are all one of a kind, hand-decorated and food-safe ironstone. Clay, according to Bonnie she finds to be the most versatile medium. “It can be fashioned into innumerable shapes and vessels, limited only to the potter’s

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imagination. Personal expression with clay is a life-long journey, that I have yet to finish.

The exhibition of Benjamin and Bonnie Burns of Great White Oak Gallery will be on display until Tuesday, January 26th 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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ASK THE EXPERT YOUR TAXES

Making the Most of Your Tax Deductions

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is the giving season. Many taxpayers, however, cheat themselves out of valuable charitable deductions by underestimating the value of items given away or not hanging on to receipts. Here’s a checklist of tips for giving to charities and receiving the greatest tax benefit:

1. Keep records of every contribution: Sounds like a no-brainer, right? This is a huge mistake many taxpayers make when giving a donation. The charitable contribution will be disallowed for any monetary contributions unless the donor maintains a record of it. This applies to any contribution of money, regardless of the amount.

Be sure that you have bank records, cancelled checks or written acknowledgements for all cash contributions that show the name of the charitable organization, the date and the amount of the donation.

For monetary donations or items over $250 in a single donation, the IRS requires an additional written acknowledgement from the organization. Taxpayers claiming over $500 for all contributed property must complete and file Form 8283, Noncash Charitable Contributions.

market value. This can be the price the item might sell for at a garage sale or thrift store.

IRS Publication 561 Determining the Value of Donated Property is a good source to use and your tax advisor can also help you with this. Generally, household items and clothing must be in at least good-used condition to be deductible.

2. Hold onto your pledge cards: Taxpayers who have had charitable contributions deducted from their paychecks are 4. Be sure the charity is recognized as required to hold on to their pledge legitimate by the IRS: Check that your cards from the charity, pay stubs, and donations are made to a charity or their Form W-2 or other employer non-profit organization that the IRS information that states the total considers legitimate. amount of donation.

Approved non-profits include those Again, bank records, cancelled checks whose focus is religious, charitable, or written acknowledgements, plus educational, literacy, preventing cruelty the name, date and amount of your to children and animals, or serving donation are crucial. military veterans. Even some Mexican, Israeli and Canadian charities are 3. Figure out and declare the full value eligible through treaties with those of donated item: When declaring the countries. value of donated clothing or items for tax purposes, determine the fair

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tool on its website, www.irs.gov, that identifies eligible organizations.

5. Taxpayers can generally deduct up to half of their adjusted gross income in one tax year: The IRS allows generous taxpayers to carryover deductions that exceed their charitable contribution amounts for up to five years. There are some categories of non-profits in which the IRS only allows up to 30%, so check with your tax pro.

6. Deduct your mileage or actual costs of transportation to and from charitable events:You cannot deduct the value of your time, but if you’re a volunteer in an official capacity, you can deduct your out-of-pocket expenses and volunteer mileage at 14 cents per mile. Taxpayers need to keep records of their mileage on a calendar or app.

7. Hosting a foreign exchange student: Taxpayers who have written agreements to host students may be able to deduct $50 a month for expenses. Again, check with your tax pro to see if you and your program qualify for this.

8. Uniform maintenance is deductible: If uniforms are required for volunteer service, the costs of cleaning and maintaining them is tax deductible as a charitable contribution.

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COMMUNITY NEWS RCC Library Adds Archives & Special Collections LibGuide

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andolph Community College’s Archives Committee has announced the addition of an RCC Library LibGuide for its archives and special collections. The website, which is located at http://libguides.randolph.edu/archives, includes manuscripts, records, publications, photographs, art, and memorabilia related to the history of the institution.

The main page includes the Committee’s mission, a short history of the Archives Collection, a form for donations, and a historical photo in which the Committee is asking for helping identifying photographic subjects. This photo will be changed periodically.

Other links on the website include the Collection Development Policy, links to the various collections, the College Archives History, a College Timeline, a Curriculum Programs History, and a N.C. Community College System Timeline.

Many of the collection items have been digitized by the North Carolina Digital Heritage Center, a statewide digitization and digital publishing program housed in the North Carolina Collection at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

The RCC Archives Committee is actively searching for historical items related to the College, particularly items from when the College was known as the Randolph Industrial Education Center (1962-1965) and Randolph Technical Institute (1965-1979). Anyone with items of interest should contact Debbie Luck, dean of library

services, at dsluck@randolph.edu or 336-633-0272, or contact W. Clark Adams, English and communications instructor, at wcadams@randolph.edu or 336-633-0238.

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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AT THE YMCA

Reframing New Year’s Resolutions Can Lead to Success

by Megan Clapp

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n the children’s book Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery, Anne remarks to her adoptive mother Marilla, “Isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?” It’s a true sentiment and one many Americans will note as they say goodbye to 2015. The New Year is still fresh with no mistakes in it, and a perfect opportunity to make resolutions that will help strengthen one’s spirit, mind and body.

However, many of us find our resolutions thrown out along with the holiday decorations. It’s no wonder—we start the New Year by making sweeping cuts to our diets and declarations that we’ll hit the gym seven days a week.

But by reframing resolutions and breaking them down into smaller, easy-to-sustain goals you’ll see big benefits in the long run.

As a community-serving organization here in Asheboro and Randolph County, we see how things, such as getting involved in with the community and making lifestyle changes, can change someone’s life for the better. Here are five New Year’s Resolutions the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA recommends for 2016: 1. Swap a Soda a Day: It may be difficult, but cutting soda can do wonders for your body. If you can’t cut it entirely, resolve to swap one soda a day for a large glass of water instead. Once you’ve been able to swap

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one out, see if you can cut soda entirely.

2. Volunteer Your Time: Giving back and supporting neighbors can benefit everyone involved. Not only is it a personally rewarding experience to help others in need, but it’s also a way to meet new people or discover an interest. Find an opportunity in your community, such as reading to children at the library or distributing food at a local food bank.

3. Schedule Family-Time: With work, school and activities family-time may seem like an impossible ask, but see if your family can have a “screen-free” night with no phones, video games, etc. Instead, use that time to play a board game, play outside or visit with family and friends.

4. Move More: It’s important for children to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day (30 minutes for adults). Incorporate physical activity into your daily routines and spend more time walking to places instead of driving to improve your health and well-being.

5. Put Extras to Good Use: Do you have extra canned goods or clothes that could benefit others in need?

Clean out your pantry, closet or attic and donate extra items to homeless shelters or community outreach programs.

Take a stand for your health in 2016.

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RCC Inducts Phi Theta Kappa Class

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eta Theta Rho, the local Five Star Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Randolph Community College, welcomed 76 new members during its fall Induction Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 14, in the R. Alton Cox Learning Resources Center auditorium on the Asheboro Campus.

Jonathan Jarrett, Beta Theta Rho treasurer, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chrissy Nutt, secretary, presented the invocation.

Clark Adams, RCC English/Communication instructor and one of the chapter advisors, asked for a moment of silence for the victims and families of the Paris attack, welcomed the crowd, and explained the mission and purpose of Phi Theta Kappa. He explained that Phi Theta Kappa is about giving more than just the minimal effort. “These students represent the best that RCC has to offer and are to be commended for their dedication to their academics.” In addition, Adams emphasized that the new inductees should continue to

go above and beyond what is expected of them in their academics, professional lives, and personal lives.

Thomas Donahue, an RCC and Phi Theta Kappa alumnus, was the alumni speaker. Donahue pursued his passion in music after graduating from Randleman High School in 2006. He co-founded the pop-rock outfit, Mercy Mercedes, which signed a record deal with The Militia Group, a subsidiary label of Atlantic Records. After graduating from RCC with an Associate in Arts degree in May 2015, Donahue has become a full-time copywriter at Common Giant Creative in Winston-Salem.

In his address, he told the students that “Phi Theta Kappa isn’t just about money for your education. While it is a great resource for it, Phi Theta Kappa is about learning how to become a leader, being active in your education, service through your community, and getting to know others that

Randolph Community College welcomed 76 new Phi Theta Kappa scholars on Nov. 14. The students pictured in these two photos were among the 47 who attended the ceremony.

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have this same vision in mind. These attributes and qualities will guide you to a successful career path.”

The keynote speaker was Dr. Robert S. Shackleford Jr., president of Randolph Community College. Dr. Shackleford has been president of RCC since January 1, 2007.

Shackleford spoke to the new inductees about the honor of wearing a uniform and told them, “It’s not the color or the material of the uniform, it’s what the uniform stands for.” He stated, “Today you students are putting on the uniform of a scholar and it means something; it’s an honor.”

Dr. J. W. Kelley, vice president for student services, presided over the ceremony and inducted the new members. Student officers of the local chapter played key roles in the ceremony.

Donna Burleson, who serves as chapter president, told the audience about the significance of the carnation as a symbol of Phi Theta Kappa and led the new inductees in the Phi Theta Kappa pledge. Emma Lambirth, vice president, handed out the carnations to the inductees, while Jonathan Jarrett was in charge of the membership book. Phi Theta Kappa members Hanan Alazzam and Allison Layton served as ushers for the ceremony.

Of the 76 inductees, 47 participated in the ceremony, filling the auditorium with their family and friends. Students and their guests were invited to enjoy light refreshments and fellowship provided by Phi Theta Kappa advisor Melissa Earliwine (Developmental Mathematics instructor) in the

Armadillo Café following the induction. Waymon Martin (department head, Business Administration) and Dorothy Hans (English/Reading instructor) are also advisors for the local chapter.

Established in 1918, Phi Theta Kappa is the only international honor society serving two-year institutions.

It recognizes the academic achievement and integrity of students enrolled in associate degree programs. Students who are invited to join Phi Theta Kappa must have completed 12 credit hours and must possess a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Beta Theta Rho, a Five Star chapter, was chartered in November 1999 and has inducted over 3,000 students in the past 16 years. The Five Star status recognizes chapters that have met a higher standard of quality programming. RCC’s chapter has maintained Five Star status for 13 consecutive years.

New Phi Theta Kappa members (identified by hometowns) who were inducted on Nov. 14 include the following: Archdale: Cason Andrew Conder, Ryan William Dykes, Zeno Chi Phu, Macie Elizabeth Stevens, Hannah Leigh Welborn-Lewis.

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Liberty: Shakira Tavione Crittle, Mason Allen Pack, Taylor Lawton Pack, Morgan Dakotah Shafley, Margarita Vera Raya, Glenn Iverson Whitt.

Climax: Amanda N. Hilliard-Ziemba, Zachary Reid Taylor.

Staley: Nina Allison Brown, Brandon Scott Rancourt, Bronte Ridge Thompson.

Denton: Talie Rebekah Brower, Tony William Harrison, Rebecca Lynn Jennings.

Greensboro: Celeste Victoria Currie, Margaret Ann Miller.

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Ramseur: Razwan Asim, Melinda Dawn Burgess, Savannah Rose Lucas, Gabriela Mena Rosas.

Randleman: Nancy Smith Hinshaw, Justin Tyler Humble, Chelsea Marie Kennedy, Michael Todd Lamar, Morgan Irene Shafer, Bradford Ingram Smith.

Siler City: Jonathan Gonzalez, Judy Carol Saunders, Anna Elizabeth Shelton, Tamara Thomas.

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Let Your New Year’s Resolution Turn Into Someone Else’s Job Solution

Declutter, organize and donate items to Triad Goodwill and become a Job Creator

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re you having trouble coming up with a good new year’s resolution — one that you’ll actually keep?

Triad Goodwill has an incentive for starting off the new year right, with a resolution that will help you - and your neighbors! By clearing out the clutter from your home and donating unwanted items to Triad Goodwill, you can help fund FREE job training and career services in Alamance, Caswell, Guilford, Randolph and Rockingham Counties.

“January is Get Organized Month and this is a great time to get rid of unwanted items from your home and office,” said Gale Ketteler, Triad Goodwill spokesperson. “It’s also a time of year when many people set out to find new jobs or career paths. We make it easy at Triad Goodwill, with 21 Donation Centers open seven days a week, four weekend donation sites, plus our free home pick-up service. Make good on your decluttering resolutions this year. Just bag or box your loose items and donate them to Triad Goodwill!”

Triad Goodwill accepts donations of clothing, household goods, computers, electronics, and furniture.Your previously loved items are sold in their stores, generating revenue to fund job training. In fact, 85 cents of every dollar earned

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in Triad Goodwill Stores supports their FREE Career Development Services. In the past year, donations to Triad Goodwill allowed 17,179 people to access career services, and 3,556 of your neighbors found new jobs, resulting in an economic impact of $57.4 million.

“Your donations to Goodwill Industries have a direct impact on the lives of people here in our community,” said Richard Gorham, president and CEO of Triad Goodwill. “By donating just two bags of clothing and a working computer you no longer need, you can help fund eight hours of classes for someone searching for a job. Every donation helps.”

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It’s NEW at the Y…

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he grand reopening of the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA seems like just yesterday when the Y underwent a complete renovation and expansion to the 1970s building. Thanks to community support through the Capital Campaign, the Y was able to add new rooms like the Senior/Teen Center, Nursery, and Community Room in addition to relocating and expanding the Fitness and Wellness Center with three Group Ex Studios. The renovation has helped the Y become more community driven than ever before, offering more for the community and giving back and helping our neighbors.

Three years later, the Y is expanding again! The community has grown at the Y and with that comes new needs. The Y is very excited to announce the following…

• NEW Fitness Equipment: Over $125,000 has been put into the Fitness Center for new machines and other fitness equipment; replacing some older equipment in addition to adding additional machines to expand options and availability. Some of the machines purchased include: Cybex and Life Fitness Treadmills, Life Fitness Discover Recumbent Bikes, Cybex Arc Trainers, Concept 2 Rowing Machines, Life Fitness PowerMill Climbers in addition to multiple Hammer Strength and Life Fitness plate loaded equipment and also Life Fitness Insignia Series equipment.

Various functional training and group exercise equipment have also been purchased as well.

• NEW ExerGame Bikes: One way the RandolphAsheboro YMCA is helping to get kids more active is with the introduction of four Exergame Fitness Exerbikes connected to XBOX gaming systems. It's quite simple-in order to play you have to pedal. Each bike is connected

by Megan Clapp

to a controller. In order to activate the controller you have to pedal. Kids can get a great cardio workout without them even knowing it! It's a fun and healthy alternative to traditional kids fitness. The Y wants to promote a physically active lifestyle among children with the goal of curbing childhood obesity. The Exerbikes are located in the Senior/Teen Center and open to children, adults and seniors.

• NEW Beast Mode Addition: A new 2,000 sq ft addition equipped with Rogue equipment and CF-L1 Trainers.

Beast Mode is a core and strength conditioning program that is designed to be broad, general and inclusive.

Elements of track and field, gymnastics, and weightlifting are combined in short intense daily workouts to maximize results for any individual. Beast Mode teaches functional movement patterns, which is to say, movements that you find in real life: pushing, pulling, squatting, jumping, throwing, carrying and so on. The Beast Mode program is designed to be scalable so that it will fit any committed individual, regardless of experience. This program can be used for elderly individuals looking for a healthy life as well as athletes seeking to improve performance. In a nutshell, Beast Mode is for anyone that wants to change their life and is willing to work hard to make that change.

Great communities have strong Y’s. Stop by for a tour to see for yourself how the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA has grown, yet again, to a state of the art facility committed to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility to help make the Randolph/Asheboro community a better place. A better you makes a better us. Join the Y now through February 19 and save $50-$100 with no joining fee plus a free gift. www.AsheboroMagazine.com

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

CLUES ACROSS

1. Contradicted 7. The Donald’s Marla 13. Mediterranean sandstorm 14. Shoulder adornment 16. Earth crust’s 5th element 17. Rainbow prize 19. NCIS star’s initials 20. Mischa __, violinist 22. Constitution Hall org.

23. More dried-up 25. First on moon 26. Braid 28. 11% of Guinea population 29. Sea eagle 30. Scottish variant of “to” 31. A border for a picture 33. Belonging to a thing 34. On top 36. Automobile hood (Brit.)

38. Skewered Thai dish 40. Clamors 41. Eggs cooked until just set 43. Flat 44. 13th Hebrew letter 45. Short poking stroke 47. Japanese classical theater 48. 007’s creator 51. Romanian Mures river city 53. Music term for silence 55. A crane 56. Ringworm 58. Romanian money 59. True frog 60. Integrated circuit 61. “Highway Patrol’s” Crawford 64. Point midway between S and E 65. On a whim 67. Protagonist 69. Quantity with only magnitude 70. Oversights

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1. One who operates a dial 2. Trauma center 3. Prickly pear pads 4. Fashion superstar 5. Shock treatment 6. Mindless drawing 7. AKA migraine 8. Military mailbox 9. Buddies 10. Heavy tranquilizers (slang) 11. Raised railroad track 12. School session 13. Picture 15. Stabs 18. Supervises flying 21. Early American militiaman 24. Downfall 26. Cooking vessel 27. Check 30. In a way, manipulated 32. Sacred book of Judaism

35. Chum 37. Negating word 38. Relating to the body 39. W. hemisphere continents 42. Make lacework 43. Witty remark 46. More hairless 47. Relating to a nerve 49. Originates 50. Consumer advocate Ralph 52. Actress Winger 54. Center for Excellence in Education (abbr.)

55. Japanese brews 57. Fleshy seed covering 59. Canadian law enforcers 62. So. Am. wood sorrel 63. Actress Lupino 66. Personal computer 68. Do over prefix

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RCC Foundation Emergency Fund Named After Robert Shackleford

uring the Randolph Community College Foundation’s regular board meeting on Nov. 16, Lorie McCroskey, director of development, announced that the name of its Pledge Fund is changing to the Robert Shackleford Emergency Fund.

The fund provides assistance to students facing financial emergencies that may cause them to drop out of school.

The program was the brainchild of RCC President Robert S. Shackleford Jr. as part of his Presidential Initiatives in 2009-2010. Shackleford challenged the RCC Foundation to adopt a comprehensive college development plan, which included new ways to give such as the Pledge Program and the Legacy Society.

“The Pledge program has aided numerous students over the last several years who may otherwise have dropped out of school,” said McCroskey. “Those needs have ranged

from tuition costs and books, to gas cards and car parts, to tools and utility payments. We felt the best way to honor Dr. Shackleford for his continued commitment to RCC students was to name the Pledge Fund for him.”

In 2014-2015, The Foundation’s RCC Pledge and Title III Emergency funds provided $6,469 to prevent eight students from dropping out due to unforeseen financial crises.

To make a gift to the Robert Shackleford Emergency Fund or another Foundation fund, mail a check to RCC Foundation, 629 Industrial Park Ave., Asheboro, NC 27205.

Be sure to indicate the fund you wish to support. Gifts may also be made online at www.randolphccfoundation.org.

Gifts for the 2015 tax year, must be postmarked or made online by Dec. 31. For more information, contact Lorie McCroskey at 336-633-1118.

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ith winter come thoughts of long cold days and nights, with dinner simmering away in a crock pot or on the stove to ward off the chill and warm you up. I use my crock pot for just about everything during the winter months - I can throw the ingredients in it, turn it on low, and forget about it until dinner, and best of all, it’s easy to clean! Here are a few of my favorite recipes in the crock pot!

Enjoy.

Crock Pot Chicken & Sweet Potato Stew 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into spears 1/2 lbs white button mushrooms, thinly sliced 6 large shallots, peeled and halved 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1 cup dry white wine

2 tsps chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, crushed 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 tbls white-wine vinegar

Place chicken, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, shallots, garlic, wine, rosemary, salt and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker; stir to combine. Put the lid on and cook on low until the potatoes are tender, about 5 hours. Before serving stir in vinegar.

TIPS & NOTES Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

Crock Pot Steel Cut Oatmeal Unsalted butter 8 1/2 cups water 2 cups steel-cut oats 1 (14-oz) can unsweetened coconut milk

1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 tsp fine salt 1 tsp vanilla extract

Coat the insert of the slow cooker with a thin layer of butter.

Add the water, oats, coconut or whole milk, brown sugar, and salt and stir to combine.

Cover and cook on low until the oats are cooked through and creamy, about 7 to 8 hours.

Stir in vanilla and serve immediately.

TIPS & NOTES Package in small tupperware containers and store in the fridge and you’ll have breakfast for a week!

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Crock Pot Classic Beef Stew 4 pounds bottom round, well trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup olive oil (plus more if needed) 2 large onions, diced (2 cups) 1 6-ounce can tomato paste 1 cup dry red wine 1 pound potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 4 cups) 1/2 pound baby carrots (about 2 cups) 2 cups beef broth 1 tbls kosher salt 1 tsp dried thyme leaves 1 bay leaf 1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Coat the beef in the flour. Heat a few tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meat, a few pieces at a time, adding more oil as necessary. Transfer to a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker.

Add the onions to the skillet and cook over medium heat until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and coat the onions; transfer to the cooker.

Pour the wine into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits; add to the cooker. Stir in the potatoes, carrots, broth, salt, thyme, and bay leaf.

Cover and cook on low heat for 7 1/2 hours, or on high for 4 hours. Add the peas and heat through.

Crock Pot Juicy Pulled Pork 3 lbs pork shoulder 1 onion -sliced 2 tbls olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup honey 2 garlic cloves - minced 3 tbls paprika (this makes it delicious)

Crock Pot Banana Bread

In a bowl, combine, olive oil, vinegar, honey, garlic and paprika Line the bottom of the crock pot with onions Place pork on top of onions.

Pour liquid over pork - try to cover all sides of meat Cover and cook on low for 8 hours Shred meat with fork and ENJOY!

1/3 c. shortening 1/2 c. sugar 2 eggs 1 3/4 c. flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 c. mashed bananas 1/2 c. raisins or chopped dates 1/2 c. chopped pecans, optional

Cream together shortening and sugar in a mixing bowl; add eggs and beat well. Add dry ingredients alternately with mashed banana; stir in raisins or chopped dates and chopped pecans, if using.

Grease a bread pan (glass or metal) that fits in your slow cooker and pour in the batter. Use your crock’s rack insert or make a rack – simply roll foil and make a coil in bottom of the slow cooker.

Place the bread pan on top of the rack in the crock, and place a piece of buttered foil on top of the bread batter, to eliminate the paper towel from (next step) sticking to the bread. Cover top of pan with 6 to 8 layers of paper towel; and place on rack in cooker. Cover. Cook on High for 2 to 3 hours (or until bread is done). www.AsheboroMagazine.com

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Upcoming Theater Classes with the American Shakespeare Company Come to Asheboro

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he American Shakespeare Company (ASC) begin their 2016 North American Tour with a January with a stop in Asheboro. During the Virginiabased touring company’s visit they will offer two performances and additional workshops for the public.

The City of Asheboro Cultural and Recreational Resources hosts two performances: William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” on Friday January 15th at 7:30 p.m.; and Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance Of Being Earnest” on Saturday, January 16th at 7:30 p.m. For more information on theater tickets visit www.sunsettheatre.org call (336) 626-1240.

front and back vowels which leads to the connection and understanding of vocal placement (i.e. breath support, vocal range). Then collectively we will pull from Shakespeare’s text and create a multitude of vocal character experience levels are welcomed. Great for Drama students and those who are just plain curious.

STAGING HIGH COMEDY —The Importance of Being Earnest

In this workshop, participants will explore theories and methods for addressing high comedy. By playing games and introducing some basic movement vocabulary and Additional programming to complement the performances techniques, the education artists will introduce some include two workshops: “Character Play:Vocal Performance” rules that govern the creation of a play or creation of a on Saturday, January 16th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.; and troupe culture in the plays of Oscar Wilde. This workshop “Staging High Comedy” also on Saturday, January 16th from will speak to familiar areas for theatre students and 11:30 .m. to 12:30 p.m. Each class is $5.00. These classes push Literature students to take a broader look at the are designed for people ages high school through adult with relationship physicality plays in the development of a any level of interest in acting. For more information on production. the classes and to register visit the Randolph Arts Guild’s website: www. randolphartsguild.com and look under classes or call (336) 629 -- 0399.

Limited space available.

All performances and classes take place at the Sunset Theatre located in downtown Asheboro at 234 Sunset Avenue.

CHARACTER PLAY - VOCAL PERFORMANCE (Doubling and Repertory) The practice of casting a single actor in multiple roles, a staging condition engaged by Shakespeare’s company and the ASC, opens opportunities for physical and mental exploration.

Our actors will teach students basic differences between the

From left: Tim Sailer as Jack, Zoe Speas as Gwendolen, and Josh Innerst as Algernon in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST. Photo by Michael Bailey.

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ou are unique… there is no one on this planet exactly like you. From the day you were born, you have preferred certain circumstances, foods and even environments over others. If you had been free to embrace your preferences, it is possible that you would be in perfect harmony with your creator’s plan for you, and you would never encounter illness of any sort.

Unfortunately, here in America, we are not taught to trust in out instincts or intuition and we allow external influences to lead us away from what feels right for our unique systems. We may have been fed unhealthy fast-foods for instance, or we may have been forced to play competitive sports when we preferred a more peaceful pastime such as art appreciation. Every action we take either aligns with our original blueprint or it doesn’t, thus throwing us off balance.

Every mouthful of food either nourishes us or causes our systems stress. This results in imbalances which eventually express as illnesses.

Yoga comes from India, and its sister science does as well.

Ayurveda means the “Science of Life”. It teaches us how to decipher what our original blueprint was at birth. It teaches us what type of Body/Mind combination we have. It teaches us how the foods we eat and our behavior either brings us towards our unique balanced state or not. I studied Ayurveda first by reading Deepak Chopra’s book Perfect Health, then with Krishna Jyoti in California, and then with a local man, Jim Sink, here in Asheboro. Jim graciously gave me permission after several years to share his lectures with my students at Santosha Yoga Studio.

The first step in understanding where you were meant to be, is to learn what your unique blend of three basic qualities was at birth. The three doshas, simply explained, are Vata(Air-y), Pitta(Fire-y) and Kapha(Water-y). A Firey person for instance is usually passionate, easily angered (hot-headed). An Air-y person may be easily distracted and slim and delicate. A person with lots of Water influence

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by jacquie Reininger may be heavy and slow, like a big lake, slow to shift. We are all born with our unique blend of these influences. So long as we keep true to our preferences, we stay healthy and in balance. But when we waiver from our intended path, we begin to gather stress in our body/mind/spirit and dis-ease soon follows. There are many resources on-line where you can find a short set of questions which can divulge your “constitution” or balance of doshic influences.

Once you understand your unique Master Plan, you can tune in to the ways your diet, behavior and environment affect your health. It’s very simple and quite logical. People who are mostly Fire influenced need to limit spicy foods and exposure to hot weather. Air-y people may need to keep warm and eat comfort foods, usually these are wellcooked. Water influenced individuals may need to find activities which get their body systems jump-started!

These are simple examples of how understanding Ayurvedic principles can help you stay as healthy as you were meant to be. As more Americans are incorporating Yogic teachings into their lifestyles, so too will they accept its sister science of Ayurveda. Watch Santosha Yoga for our next workshop on this topic and learn this elegant system so you too can embrace God’s original plan for a perfect you!

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