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CONTENTS

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

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COVER STORY

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Asheboro Drug Co., Inc.

ASK THE EXPERT

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Your Feet

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Randolph Arts Guild Rummage Sale

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Randolph Arts Guild to Feature Local Artist Gail Dubis

ASK THE EXPERT

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Your Eyes

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Agape Christian Academy of Asheboro ...

Where Children Shine!

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Meeting Mr. Winter

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Your Taxes

FRIENDLY FACES

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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City of Asheboro is Finalist for the “All American City Award” for 2nd Year in a Row

AT THE YMCA

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The “C” in YMCA

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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RECIPES

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Strawberries!!

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

Dear Readers, April is officially open season for strawberries here in North Carolina. Most of the farms will be opening around April 15th and weather willing, will have a bountiful display of ripe, juicy strawberries for you to pick. I have included several of my favorite recipes for strawberries - I would have to put together an entire recipe book to publish all of them. I grew up on a strawberry farm in Maine - 13.5 acres that I weeded, picked and planted each summer during my high school years. For a number of years after going away to college, I couldn’t even look at a strawberry - but now I love them again, and look forward to the season beginning each year. There is nothing like the taste of fresh locally grown strawberries.

With the warmer weather, many people clean out their closets, attics and sheds while doing some spring cleaning, or hold yard sales. One of the largest each spring is the Randolph Arts Guild Rummage Sale, held this year on April 1 and 2nd. It’s the highlight of any bargain hunter’s year, and should not be missed.

If you have a story idea you would like to share with our readers, please feel free to drop me a line at sherry@asheboromagazine.com. We are always looking for input from local writers and contributors, Until next month,

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ASHEBORO DRUG CO. Comprehensive, Convenient, Pharmacy Care

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sheboro Drug has been a staple in our community since the early 1900’s. Originally located on Sunset Ave., the store has moved locations only three times in it’s over 100 year existence. Many know the most recent and long time owners, Sonny Edmondson, who bought the store in 1981 from pharmacist Jack Duggins, who had worked with the company since the 1950’s. After closing its long time location in the professional village across from Randolph Hospital’s Emergency Department, a new building was constructed in 1998 just down the road on the corner of White Oak and Ward St. Pharmacist Kevin Gardner, Ike Brady, and Isaac Brady purchased the store from Sonny Edmondson and Delbert Cranford in 2014 and still offer the same hometown service that their predecessors have done over the years.

After graduating from Campbell University School of Pharmacy with a PharmD degree in 1994, Kevin began working at Revco with long time pharmacist and Asheboro natives Chip Owens, Bruce Tinkler, and Sonny Edmondson.

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Gardner left CVS for a brief stint with Walmart pharmacy and was the pharmacy manager that started up the current Walmart Supercenter Pharmacy. With family becoming more of a priority with three young daughters, Gardner was urged by Mr. Edmondson to come work for him in an independent pharmacy setting. Gardner says that he was inspired to go into pharmacy by a family friend that operated an old fashioned soda stand/pharmacy where he enjoyed many a milkshake as a child. In 2001 Kevin made that change and has been at the store serving the people of Asheboro ever since.

Ike Brady earned his degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he also played football for the Tarheels. Ike also put in his time as a chain store pharmacist with Revco/CVS, then found his love for independent pharmacy working for Pleasant Garden Drug, becoming owner of that store for 13 years. Ike, much the same way as Kevin, was lured to Asheboro Drug by Sonny back in 2011 and was able to pick right up, offering that personal hometown service that he loves to give

customers.

Isaac Brady studied and completed his pre-pharmacy curriculum at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington before entering the Union University School of Pharmacy in Jackson, TN where he received his PharmD degree in 2013. The Brady name may sound familiar because he is Ike’s son. Isaac was brought up in the family business, you could say. He started working in his Dad’s store when he was 11 and continued until he went off to college. Isaac worked as a pharmacy technician with Walmart pharmacy all through college and was hired by them upon graduating as a pharmacist. Being raised in an independent pharmacy atmosphere, Isaac knew the difference between a pharmacy job and a store that gave wholesome, total pharmacy care. When an opening became available at Asheboro Drug later that year, he was quick to accept and carry on the family tradition. Not long after the third piece of the puzzle was in place, Sonny saw that his dream and his store were in good hands and decided it was time to retire. He sold the store to Gardner, Brady, and Brady in 2014.

Asheboro Drug Co. offers small store convenience, with all the same brands as the larger chains. You can park at the front door and walk right up to the counter, or use their drive-thru window for even greater convenience. They are a member of the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Network;

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a network of more than 3,200 independently owned and operated pharmacies across the country. That makes Asheboro Drug Co. a superior choice because they offer personalized service, affordable products and exceptional care that only a local, community pharmacy can provide.

“As a small pharmacy, we try to get to know our customers and greet you by name. You are not just a number to us.” – Ike Brady They accept most insurance and prescription drug discount cards, and offer affordable cash pricing for those

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without insurance. In fact, with the buying power of the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Network, they can be priced lower than most of the larger chains. With three full time pharmacist, four certified technicians, and a knowledgable staff, they are able to offer truly personalized service with unquestionable quality and fast wait times that won’t have you wasting time or waiting so long when you are feeling bad. All of the technicians have been employed there for over 5 years and a couple have been there since the new store opened in 1998. This longevity and envolvement in the store helps them to really know their customers

and their families. The staff at Asheboro Drug truly feel their business is a community affair and wants to treat customers like family.

A frequent misconception about using a smaller pharmacy is that when you go on vacation, or are traveling away from home if you do not get your prescriptions at a large pharmacy chain, you can’t get your prescription transferred easily to another location. Asheboro Drug is able to take care of that for you with just a phone call and ease your mind that you will not run out of your medication when you need it, whether you are in California or on vacation in Myrtle Beach.

Through a Medication Therapy Management program, they offer a comprehensive prescription review which makes sure you avoid prescription duplications if you have more than one doctor that prescribes your medicine, this helps you avoid drug interactions or allergic reactions, and they might also have suggestions for using generic alternatives to save you money. They can also prepackage your medications into weekly “blister packs” that contain all your medications and has each dose in the time slot it needs to be taken throughout the day. This helps avoid confusion for people who need to take a lot of pills at different times of day, and also helps alleviate the stress of the question, “Did I take my pills yet?” This can also help the pharmacist sync up medicine refills so you only have to come in once a month. This gives peace of mind to caregivers and loved ones alike.

Another service that the trained pharmacists at Asheboro Drug Co. offer is compounding. Pharmacy compounding is the art and science of preparing personalized medications for patients. Compounded medications are made based on your doctor’s prescription for individual ingredients to be mixed together in the exact strength and dosage that’s right for you. This method allows the compounding

pharmacist to work with you and your doctor to customize a medication that meets your specific needs.

This is especially important for younger patients who can’t swallow pills, so their medicine is put into a suspension liquid that makes it easy to swallow. Compounding has experienced resurgence in recent years as modern technology and innovative techniques and research have allowed more pharmacists to customize medications to meet specific patient needs. In addition to oral medications, they also compound topical preparations that dermatologist may recommend and medicines for your pets as prescribed by your veterinarian.

In addition to their prescription services, they offer immunizations for the flu, pneumonia, and shingles.

They carry many “over the counter” medicines, natural products including herbals and essential oils, pet products including flea and tick prevention and pet care, greeting cards, and $1 items. They have free blood pressure and blood glucose screenings, medicine refill reminder calls, and on an emergency basis, free local home delivery for shut-ins.

One of the traditions that their customers look forward to each year is receiving their free Norman Rockwell Calendar around October. Another giveaway that people really enjoy is the Grier’s Almanac, a southern tradition for over 208 years, with planting and harvesting tips.

Keeping traditions like this is what sets Asheboro Drug Co. apart from the crowd.

Asheboro Drug’s mission statement sums it up best: “We are a local, independent, family owned pharmacy and it is our goal to provide the best comprehensive pharmacy care to all our patients and customers.” Conveniently located next to the hospital at 306 White Oak Street, they are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm and Saturdays from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

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ASK THE EXPERT YOUR FEET

How Do I Know I Need Surgery For My Bunions?

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hen it comes to bunions and bunion surgery, there are a lot of unanswered questions and myths floating around. The podiatrists at Triad Foot Center are here to give you straight answers regarding some of your most common questions.

1. What is a Bunion?

A bunion is a bony deformity that forms at the base of the big toe. It causes the big toe joint to protrude from the base of the joint and forms a bump. In severe cases, bunions are painful and unsightly. If you are considering surgery to correct a bunion, you are most likely suffering with pain when wearing shoes, or cannot find shoes that fit well.

2. If I postpone surgery will it make my bunion worse?

Undergoing surgery is a big decision, which is why many people put off surgical treatment. In many cases, they wonder if putting off corrective surgery can make their bunion even worse. Some bunions worsen quickly, while others might take many years.

3. Is bunion surgery covered by insurance?

All insurance companies and policies are different, but in general, the answer is usually yes. Bunions that are painful and cause any gait abnormalities are usually considered a medical condition and in such cases, bunion surgery is generally covered. If surgery is being considered for cosmetic reasons only, surgery may not be covered by insurance. Be sure to check with your insurance before

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undergoing any surgical procedure to determine the portion of medical expenses for which you will be responsible.

required where you will need to stay off of the affected foot.

4. I hear there are different types of bunion surgeries. What are they?

There are several surgical techniques when correcting bunions, which include: • Bone Cutting: The bone that is protruding from the joint is cut and filed, placing it back into alignment.

• Bunion Shaving: This typically is used for small bunions, where the excess bone is removed. The ligament may also be repaired to help realign the big toe.

• Bone Fusion: The entire bone is fused through the arch to a non-essential joint in the foot. This realigns the deviated bone back into its proper position.

5. Will I be able to walk following surgery?

Immediately following a bunion surgery, you may be able to walk with the help of a surgical shoe, but many surgeons only reserve the surgical shoes for small bunion correction.

Be sure to speak with your podiatric surgeon about their recovery parameters. Some down time will most likely be

6. How long is the recovery period?

The recovery period is typically around six weeks. It may take some longer than others to transition into shoes, but most people are able to return to full activity by three months.

7. Can I drive after surgery?

Immediately after surgery, you will not be able to drive.

Later, your ability to drive largely depends on how limited your foot is due to casts and surgical shoes. The general rule of thumb is if you are in a cast, it’s best not to drive for safety reasons.

8. Will my bunion return after surgery?

Typically bunions don’t come back unless you suffer from ligamentous laxity, which increases your chances of a re-occurrence. Re-occurrence is generally low following surgery.

For more information about bunion surgery or to schedule a consultation with one of the podiatrists at Triad Foot Center, please visit www.triadfoot.com or call our Asheboro office at 336.625.1950.

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Randolph Arts Guild Rummage Sale set for April 1 and April 2 Mark your calendars for the Fourteenth Annual Rummage Sale for the Arts! This highly anticipated fundraising event will be held Friday evening, April 1st (6pm - 8pm) and Saturday, April 2 (7am - 3pm) in Randleman, NC. Admission Friday night is $5.00. There is no admission charge on Saturday. Cash and Checks (with proper ID) will be accepted. Credit Cards and Debit Cards will not be accepted.

The 2016 Rummage Sale will be held at the Old Firestone Building in Randleman, NC. The entrance to the building is off of Commerce Square Park located at 128 Commerce Square, Randleman, NC 27317. The Arts Guild is asking the community to help spread the word that they are currently

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taking donations. They accept most household items but no clothes, books, magazines, encyclopedias, toilets or tube televisions. The proceeds from the sale will benefit the Guild and its mission.

This is your chance to come out to support the Randolph Arts Guild and go home with armloads, trunkloads, and truckloads of treasures. Tell a Friend, Bring a Friend, and Bring Cash!

For more information please call the Randolph Arts Guild at 336-629-0399 or email arts@asheboro.com for more information. The Guild is located at 123 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC 27203. Hours: M-F 10am -- 5pm, Saturday 10am-2pm.

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Not everyone could spot the family resemblance.

Fortunately, her doctor did.

Donna Owens is a caring, dedicated nurse. Still, her liver disease diagnosis was an unwelcome surprise even though her mother had battled something similar years earlier. But the real eye-opener was learning 15 other members of her family also faced liver problems. Not one to readily give up or give in — especially when it comes to family — Donna worked closely with her primary care physician and specialists at Cone Health to manage her disease through diet, exercise and medication. She’s healthier for it and determined to share her success with 15 very special people. Learn more about Donna and her inspiring family bond at exceptionalcare.com.

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Randolph Arts Guild to Feature Local Artist Gail Dubis

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he Randolph Arts Guild is preparing to exhibit the work of local artist Gail Dubis during the month of April. An opening reception is set for Tuesday, April 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 event is free and open to the public. The exhibition will be on display until Tuesday, April 26th and will close with a Lunch and Learn at Noon on the 26th.

Gail Dubis graduated from East Carolina University in 1976 with Fine Arts Degree in Painting and Commercial Art. In 1990 she received a Teaching Certification from the University of North Carolin Greensboro and began teaching for Randolph County Schools that same year. She first taught at Liberty and Grays Chapel Elementary Schools before moving to Southwest Randolph Middle School in 1995. She would then go on to teach Middle school Art for 23 years. According to Dubis, “Teaching gave me great joy and satisfaction. I am always amazed and surprised by how creative my students could be in their art work.”

Gail began her relationship with Randolph Arts Guild in 1992 first teaching Summer Art Camps.

Later she would build upon the Black and White Photography program she had started at Southwest Middle and would share her knowledge and expertise through Summer Photography Camps at the Guild. However, Gail is most well known for her work with Special Needs Clients during after school hours beginning in 2002. She worked tirelessly to adapt, modify and create projects that engaged and inspired these individuals.

In her own work Gail’s primary focuses is acrylic on canvas working from her own photographs of flowers. For Gail this exhibition marks the continuation of an artistic journey she began 40 years ago and celebrates a life well-spent sharing the joy of art.

The exhibition by Gail Dubis will be on display until Tuesday, April 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.

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

A piece of wisdom Dr. John Jenkins, MD, of Cone Health passes on to medical students is that sometimes the last thing you want to give a patient is a diagnosis.

Because when you do, you stop considering other possibilities.

If Dr. Jenkins did not heed his own advice, he may never have uncovered the link to liver disease his patient Donna Owens shares with 15 members of her family.

Learn more about Donna and Dr. Jenkins’ “aha moment” at exceptionalcare.com.

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ASK THE EXPERT YOUR EYES

Major Causes of Vision Loss

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ision is one of our most important senses, providing an estimated 80 percent of the information we take in from the outside world. If possible, we want to preserve our vision throughout our lives. The three major causes of vision loss as we age are cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma.

Cataracts develop when the lens of the eye loses the ability to transmit images from the outside world to the retina. The lenses are made of proteins, and as these proteins change over time, their ability to allow light through decreases.

Sunlight, especially the ultraviolet (UV) portion, contributes to these lens changes. Vision loss from cataracts is usually slow. Images are not as clear, colors are not as bright, and seeing at night is more difficult. The good news about cataracts is that they are a readily treatable form of decreased vision. With new surgical techniques and the latest intraocular implants, skilled surgeons often return vision to the way it was years earlier.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects the central vision and can impair daily activities such as reading and driving. Vision loss may be mild, moderate, or severe, and typically occurs slowly in the “dry” form of AMD. This form may also cause small blank spots in the central vision.

A small chart, called an Amsler grid, can be used to monitor potential changes in vision, and a special vitamin formulation can slow the progression of “dry” AMD. When new blood vessels grow under areas of “dry” AMD, blood and serum can leak out, resulting in the “wet” form of AMD. If left untreated, “wet” AMD can cause significant vision loss.

In the United States, as many as 11 million people are affected by macular degeneration, and of those, more than one million people have the “wet” form of macular degeneration.

Glaucoma is actually a group of diseases that cause damage to the optic nerve, the nerve which carries visual informa-

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tion from the eye to the brain. This damage initially results in loss of peripheral vision, and ultimately blindness, if untreated. Intraocular pressure (IOP), or pressure inside the eye, is usually increased in glaucoma, and is a major risk factor. Other risk factors include ethnicity, age, family history, previous eye injury, and long-term corticosteroid use. Modern treatment for glaucoma is very effective, and includes eye drops, laser treatments and eye surgery.

To look for these and other potential eye diseases, have your eyes examined yearly by your eye doctor.

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Agape Christian Academy of Asheboro…

Where Children Shine!

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estled off of Brower’s Chapel Road on ten acres of land is where you will find the campus of Agape Christian Academy. Founded nine years ago, the school is reminiscent of a little red school house which keeps multiplying as the school adds more students and grades. The sun rises and dew is heavy over the Faith, Hope and Harvest garden which welcomes the students as they run into class eager to start the day.

Prayer circle reunites the whole school each morning as the students recite scripture, Pledge Allegiance to the Flag and praise God in song. The old school bell is rung by a student and off the kids run around the parking lot and into their classrooms to get their day started.

Agape Christian Academy is Asheboro’s only non-public non-denominational Christian school serving students in Kindergarten Prep-6th grade, with plans to have a complete middle school by adding 7th and 8th grades over the next two years. We are a non-public, non-profit school that focuses on educating children mind, body and heart with a Christian component woven into everything we do. Agape is conveniently located on a sprawling campus at 1627 Brower’s Chapel Road.

As a growing school, Agape is currently in the process of adding a new basketball court and soccer field for recreational purposes. Students have had a key part in raising funds for the new sports facilities through fundraisers such as the Human Race. The school is also in planning phases to add a larger school building on campus in the near future.

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by Lauren Ingold

So what makes Agape unique? The list is long, but we will start with the amazing education offered to our students.

Agape teachers, all certified, recognize that the early school years are a critical time for the development of intellectual curiosity as well as social, emotional, and physical growth.

Agape provides a stimulating academic environment through which children grow intellectually, realizing personal creativity and competency. During their years at Agape, students develop self-confidence in themselves and a respect for the diversity of the world around them.

Small classes are intimate with a structure that optimizes interactions between teacher and student. Children also

work in small groups and enjoy hands-on learning as well as outdoor play each day. The curriculum is grounded in the fundamentals of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies and complemented by instruction in foreign language, art, music, library, physical wellness, and robotics all while providing a solid Christian education.

Students at Agape are also focused on the community and providing for others. On the campus is Faith, Hope & Harvest, a community garden project spearheaded by Agape Christian Academy and Brower’s Memorial Wesleyan Church. All of the produce from Faith, Hope & Harvest is donated to Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen of Asheboro.

The mission of the garden is to provide and educate.

Volunteers are encouraged to come out on the community work nights to help with planting, harvesting and other garden needs. Roger Luther, a local old school farmer, said, “If just one child develops a passion for agriculture, the garden project is worth it”. Teachers incorporate hands-on learning into the school’s curriculum with projects that help foster a strong understanding of the entire growing process from soil cultivation and seed germination to proper planting and harvesting techniques.

In addition, Agape offers an after school program that is available daily until 5:30pm. After school care provides outdoor playtime, help with completing homework, art activities and social time all in a fun and interactive environment.

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Looking for a great place to stimulate your child’s creativity this summer? Another new program this year is Agape Summer Camp. Each one-week session is designed for campers to explore interests, build new skills, and learn with all their senses. We invite you to join us this summer for a fantastic enrichment camp at Agape Christian Academy.

Agape is a tuition based school. There are different rates based on K-Prep, K-5 and Middle School. Agape offers the Opportunity Grant Scholarship program through the NCSEAA. The best way to experience all that Agape has to offer is to visit our campus and spend time with our students and faculty. Please call our office at 336-625-0455 to schedule a tour or to inquire further about our admission process.You can also visit Agape’s website at www.agapeasheboro.org to see why our children and school shine so bright!

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ZOO ZEAL

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Meeting Dr. Winter

rilliant changes come with each season. Spring on Purgatory Mountain means a countryside teaming with gorgeous blossoms and the awakening of native wildlife. Within the North Carolina Zoo and amid the many African and North America animals who reside there, exciting change is happening as well. With the retirement of iconic veterinarian Dr. Mike Loomis comes a new, energetic, world class vet to pick up the reins and move the Zoo into the future.

L. Patricia Simmons, director of the world’s largest habitat zoo, is thrilled to welcome Dr. J. Minter to the N.C. Zoo team. “We are delighted to have Dr. Minter in the role of Chief Veterinarian. He brings expertise, a wealth of experience and a warm personality to this most important position,” says Simmons.

The North Carolina Zoo provides an experience like no

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other zoo anywhere. With five miles of exhibits, nearly 2,000 animals and 52,000 plants it is the largest natural habitat zoo in the world and an international leader in wildlife conservation. Home to some of Africa’s giants including elephants, rhinos, and giraffes, the North Carolina Zoo welcomes nearly 750,000 guests each year.

A native of Portsmouth,Virginia, Minter has worked at the North Carolina Zoo since August of 2014 as Senior Veterinarian. He became interested in animals early in life and told his mom he wanted to be a vet by the age of 5 or 6. Minter says “I was always the kid bringing home the stray kitten or turtle.” He says he usually had a dog or two and a few cats along the way as well as birds, turtles, snakes and even a mole as pets.

He obtained his undergraduate degree in animal science at Virginia Tech. He took a year off after college, backpacking through Europe and then Costa Rica. When he returned

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home he worked three jobs to pay for these life changing excursions. Eventually, he landed in Utah to ski and enjoy the outdoors. He received his Master’s Degree at Utah State in Logan while he was out West. Finally, the road lead back East and he entered and graduated from vet school at the N.C. State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008.

After he earned his Doctorate, Minter moved to Champagne/Urbana, Illinois where he completed an internship in large animal medicine and surgery. From there he was off to Florida where he worked in a small animal practice while also volunteering his time to work in a wildlife rehabilitation clinic in Fort Lauderdale. Dr. Minter returned to North Carolina to complete a three year Zoological Medicine residency program through a partnership between N.C. State University and the North Carolina Zoo. After finishing the residency program, Dr. Minter moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota to strengthen the veterinary program at The Great Plains Zoo making him their first full-time veterinarian. After just a year, he returned to the N.C. Zoo as Senior Veterinarian.

While he is at the helm of the medical needs of the Zoo’s nearly 1,600 animals, rhinos are his absolute favorite animal species because in his eyes “most are almost like big dogs and just want to be scratched.” “Obviously weighing 4000 pounds,” and residing in the Zoo’s Watani Grasslands exhibit, “they are very dangerous,” but, in general, their danger is unintentional. Dr. Minter says he is not afraid of any animal, but has great respect for all animals. “There’s a huge difference.”

Camping, hiking, rock climbing, skiing and scuba diving are part of his hobby list. However, in order to become board certified, his usual hobbies were swallowed by the 1000 hours required to study for the board exam.

His most intense animal encounter took place about five days after he began work at a Zoo in the Midwest. Having been assured by his staff that they could safely and easily restrain an adult male reindeer in order to give the animal a tuberculosis test, he went ahead with the procedure. The reindeer bucked two men who attempted the restraint and trampled a female, severely injuring and almost severing her arm. Dr. Minter’s medical instincts kicked in as he quickly wrapped the injured arm and notified 911. The arm was stitched and eventually healed. Dr. Minter laughs at the postlogue to the near tragedy. “At least now, when the injured woman has grandchildren, she can tell them Dr. Minter recently obtained his board certification in Zoological Medicine and is now a Diplomat of the American “Grandma’ really did get run over by a reindeer!”

College of Zoological Medicine. As one of less than 200 Currently searching for a house here, Dr. Minter, who is board certified zoo veterinarians, he is part of a very elite “always the first person in the room, always the last one out group of professionals in the United States. He assumed the and always prepared,” cherishes calling the North Carolina role of Chief Veterinarian on March 14th.

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ASK THE EXPERT YOUR TAXES

10 Ways Your Kids Can Save You on Your Taxes Yes, your kids are costly if lovable, but they can save you money at tax time.

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es, your kids are costly if lovable, but they can save you money at tax time.

2. Child Tax Credit.You may be able to claim the Child Tax Credit for each of your qualifying children under the age of 17. The maximum credit is $1,000 per child. If you get less than the full amount of the credit, you may be eligible for the Additional Child Tax Credit.

Yes, they may literally eat you out of house and home. And thinking about their college costs may keep you up at night. Kids are costly and messy, but here’s the good news--your children 3. Child and Dependent Care Credit. may help reduce the amount of taxes you You may be able to claim this credit if you paid for the care of one or owe this year. more qualifying persons. For example, If you’re a parent, here are 10 tax dependent children under age 13 are benefits you should look for when you among those who qualify.You can claim file your federal tax return: the credit only if the care you pay for allows you to work or look for work. See 1. Dependents. In most cases, you can Publication 503, Child and Dependent claim your child as a dependent.You Care Expenses, for more on this credit. can deduct $4,000 for each dependent you are entitled to claim.You must 4. Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). reduce this amount if your income is This is a benefit for working people above certain limits. For more on these with low to moderate income. If your rules see Publication 501, Exemptions, child is a qualifying child (based on their Standard Deduction and Filing relationship to you, age and residency) you may be eligible. Remember, only one Information.

person can claim the same child.

5. College Savings Plans.Yes, they do grow up so fast and before you know it you’re not only talking about college, you’re paying for it. For parents anticipating college tuition, a 529 plan is available in most states and works as a tax shelter for savings earmarked solely for postsecondary education.

6. Education Tax Credits. For parents who are already paying those college bills, you need to know about two credits here that can help you with the cost of higher education. The American Opportunity Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit may reduce the amount of tax you owe. If these credits reduce your tax to less than zero, you may even get a refund. Even if you don’t owe any taxes, you still may qualify.

7. Tuition and Fees Deduction. Make sure your tax pro is up to date on tuition

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and fees deductions for qualified education expenses. This can reduce the amount of your income subject to tax by up to $4,000.You can’t claim this deduction if your filing status is married, filing separately or if another person can claim an exemption for you as a dependent on his or her tax return.

8. Student Loan Interest. Students, this one is for you. Those of you who are up to your ears in debt can use some help.

You may be able to deduct the interest you paid on a qualified student loan.You can claim this benefit even if you don’t itemize your deductions.

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9. Self-employed Health Insurance Deduction. If you were self-employed and paid for health insurance, you may be able to deduct premiums you paid during the year. This may include the cost to cover your children under age 27, even if they are not your dependent. See Publication 535 Business Expenses, for details.

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City of Asheboro is Finalist for the “All American City Award” for 2nd Year in a Row

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he National Civic League is proud to announce the finalists for the 2016 AllAmerica City Award (AAC). The award, given to 10 communities each year, celebrates and recognizes neighborhoods, villages, towns, cities, counties, tribes and regions that engage residents in innovative, inclusive and effective efforts to tackle critical challenges.

The finalists represent the diversity of American communities from the largest cities to the smallest towns, from east to west and north to south. Finalist communities include the 7th largest city in America (San Antonio) and a town of only 7,000 people (Hartsville, South Carolina). But the 20 finalists share a common bond of working to ensure that all their youth are healthy and supported in school and life.

The 2016 All-America City Finalists: Avondale, Arizona Marana, Arizona Hayward, California Indio, California Whittier, California Lakewood, Colorado New Britain, Connecticut

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Council Bluffs, Iowa Fall River, Massachusetts Columbia Heights, Minnesota Woodbury, Minnesota Las Vegas, Nevada Asheboro, North Carolina Salisbury, North Carolina Charleston County, South Carolina Hartsville, South Carolina Missouri City, Texas San Antonio, Texas Norfolk,Virginia The focus of the 2016 All-America City Award is on communities that have taken innovative action to engage residents in ensuring that all children are healthy and supported to succeed in school and life. Our goal with this spotlight is to raise up local examples of innovative and effective community problem-solving that recognizes all influences on the success of children and inclusively uses all sectors to address those barriers.

“All-America Cities are places where people are coming together to address important issues like youth success and racial equity,” said Doug Linkhart, the President of the National Civic League. “These cities and towns are

harnessing the power of community to build their own future.”

Teams of residents, leaders from nonprofit, business, and government; and young people from each of the communities will present their story and programs to a jury of nationally recognized business, local government, and philanthropic leaders on June 17-19, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. Through workshops they will share insights with innovators from across the country. The event is every bit as much about learning and networking as it is about competing for the coveted All-America City title.

“Each year we use an extensive process with an expert jury to determine the All-America Cities,” said Linkhart.”

All-America Cities aren’t perfect. There’s no such thing as a perfect community. The award honors cities that mobilize

community partnerships to address local challenges. These stories inform and inspire other communities facing similar challenges.”

About The All-America City Award Since 1949, the National Civic League (NCL) has recognized and celebrated the best in American civic innovation with the prestigious All-America City Award (AAC). The award, bestowed yearly on 10 communities (more than 500 in all), recognizes trail-blazing efforts to bring residents, local government, business and nonprofit groups together to tackle the most pressing local issues.

NCL also publishes the award-winning National Civic Review, the Civic Index, the Model City Charter, conducts research into fiscal sustainability and community innovation, and facilitates resident-centered strategic planning for organizations and local governments.

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AT THE YMCA

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The “C” in YMCA

ost people know that ‘YMCA” stands for Young Men’s Christian Association, reflecting our earliest days when the name described our membership. But the Y is no longer just for young people (the fastest growing age group for YMCAs is 50 and up) and we’re no longer male-only (we now have as many female members as male!). But what about the ‘C’ in the YMCA’s name?

While there are a lot of understandings and definitions of ‘Christian’ in our culture today, as for the YMCA the use of the word ‘Christian’ is very intentional and straightforward. It means that we do our best every day to model our operations, our programs, and our relationships on the Christ of scripture, through the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

It means that---like Christ---we are inclusive, open to every person seeking a better life. It means that---like Christ--we are focused on touching lives with positive influences, to help each person whom we reach become all that God intends him or her to be. It means that we work hard to provide a positive environment and a comprehensive program that recognizes and treats each person as a special child of God. The YMCA mission says it best: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. We take the “for all” seriously, welcoming persons from all faiths, backgrounds, and perspectives.

One of the great American evangelists of the 19th and early 20th centuries, Dwight Moody, served as a “YMCA missionary” on the Civil War battlefields. During that time, he helped define the Christian underpinnings of the YMCA when he wrote “we are called to be a beacon in this darkness, a light in the world showing people how much God loves them.”

Today, nearly 160 years later, almost 3,000 YMCAs across this country continue to strive to let that light shine. In after-school and tutoring programs, in swim classes and

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summer camps; through youth, teen and adult health and wellness training, in basketball leagues, in child-care and soccer; in mentoring at-risk kids and in providing leadership development programs for the next generations,YMCAs continue to live by our Christian principles, making the world a better place one success story at a time.

In the YMCA movement across the globe, and here locally, that is how we live out our ‘C’---putting Christian principles into practice, to build a better world. A Christian Emphasis Committee has recently been developed at the RandolphAsheboro YMCA to help bring the YMCA’s mission to life in our community. This volunteer based committee consists of YMCA members, staff, and various preachers from our community. The role of the committee is to ensure that our members, guests and community have opportunities to come together to practice servant leadership.

In addition to our ongoing efforts from our staff and volunteers, the Christian Emphasis Committee has brought some new ideas including --- Display scripture throughout the Y (ie, over water fountains, after school room, etc), Christian Music Group Ex Class, and having a Food & Necessities Drive for the Soup Kitchen for specific needs (concluded March 4).

The Committee has also begun planning new events such as our first Good Friday Prayer Breakfast for Y Members to be held March 25 that will include a 15 minute prayer/devotion followed by a light breakfast to begin on the hour, every hour from 6am til 11am. The committee also has plans for a prayer chain on May 5, the National Day of Prayer.

Since this new committee began it has also sparked new ideas upon the staff such as our themes for 2016 Summer Day Camp will be based off of popular bible stories and parables. Each week, for 10 weeks, will be a different theme such as The Good Samaritan, The Prodigal Son, Zacchaeus, and many more.

The “C” in today’s YMCA is alive and strong! We encourage you to join the Y impact in our community.

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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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CLUES ACROSS 1. Limited period 5. PC graphics file format 8. Coarse file 12. Smooth and lustrous 14. Equal, prefix 15. Waxplant genus 16. One who puts up with 18. H. Potter’s BFF 19. Strays 20. Night flight 21. Over the counter (abbr.)

22. Salt Lake state 23. DWTS’s oldest judge 26. A way to cut off 30. Hunted beings 31. Sacred tobacco pipe 32. Electronic data processing 33. # of nativity kings 34. Nebraska’s largest city 39. School spirit rally 42. 20th Greek letter 44. Belonging to Greek Mother Earth 46. Daisy tanacetum 47. Skilled in many areas 49. Mures river city 50. Brew 51. Extreme fear 56. Ethiopian monetary unit 57. Cardboard box (abbr.)

58. Esoteric 59. Sword similar to a foil 60. __, you!

61. Grass tree 62. Queen of Sparta 63. Major division of geological time 64. Supply with nourishment

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1. Czar 2. Czech River 3. Nev. Senator since 1987 4. Person of ancient Media 5. Russian meat pie 6. Atom with the same atomic # 7. Harmony 8. Watery discharge from the eyes or nose 9. Arteries 10. “Breaking the Silence” author Katrina 11. Crushing blow 13. Florida state dessert 17. Della __, singer 24. Meshlike fishing device 25. Storage warehouse 26. Play a role 27. Humbug 28. Single Lens Reflex

29. Billiards stick 35. Parts of an hour (abbr.)

36. A.K.A. opt key 37. Tool to work the soil 38. Not or 40. Pain in the middle or inner ear 41. Collection of Psalms for liturgical use 42. Int’l. news organization 43. High Ottoman official 44. Equipped with gears 45. __ Doria, ship 47. Informal complaint 48. Kurt Weill’s 1st wife, Lotte 49. Cain and __ 52. Canadian flyers 53. contest 54. At some prior time 55. Make sense of language

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’m so excited that Spring is finally here, and it’s time for strawberries! I grew up on a farm in Maine and although in my early years we had a large vegetable stand when I was a teenager all 13.5 acres were planted with strawberries - we had one of the largest “pick your own” strawberry farms in Maine. It took years before I could look at a strawberry without thinking of the months of work that went into growing them. Now however, I once again look forward to the season and all the delicious things you can make with them. Here are a few of my favorites!!

Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 4 cups water 2 cups frozen rhubarb

1 cup quartered strawberries 6 tablespoons sugar Ice

Directions: 1. Start with fresh lemon juice in a pitcher.

2. Place water, rhubarb, strawberries, and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.

3. Place in freezer for 30 minutes. Press mixture through a fine sieve into pitcher with lemon juice; discard solids.

4. Stir to combine, and serve over ice.

Strawberry Coconut Milk Scones 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 4 tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 2/3 cup cold unsalted butter, coarsely grated 1-1/3 cup coconut milk 2 cups diced strawberries, fresh zest of one lemon

Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.

2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, zest and salt in a large bowl.

3. Add in grated butter and with your hands mix until butter is all coated with flour and crumbly.

4. Add in coconut milk and berries, mix with a fork until the batter comes together. Do not over mix.

5. Using spoons, drop onto cookie sheet, making mounds about 1 inch high.

6. Bake until golden brown, approximately 15-18 min, turning cookie sheets half way through - and switching top to bottom.

7. Makes 18 large scones

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Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberries and Feta 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, divided 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided Cooking spray 1/8 teaspoon sugar 2 cups halved strawberries 4 cups baby arugula 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced 1.5 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/3 cup)

Directions 1. Combine 2 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons vinegar in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken to bag; seal. Let stand 10 minutes, turning occasionally.

2. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken to pan; grill 5 minutes on each side or until done. Cut into slices.

3. Combine remaining 1 tablespoon oil, remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and sugar in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add strawberries; toss to coat. Add arugula and onion to strawberry mixture; toss gently to combine. Sprinkle feta over salad. Divide salad among 4 plates; top evenly with sliced chicken.

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 tsp grated lemon rind 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 2 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries 2 1/2 cups fresh (1/8-inch-thick) rhubarb slices 2 tbls fresh lemon juice 1 (15-ounce) pkg refrigerated piecrusts 2 tbls butter or margarine, cut into pieces 2 tsp sugar

Directions: 1. Combine first 4 ingredients; stir in strawberries, rhubarb, and lemon juice. Let stand 20 minutes.

2. Roll 1 piecrust to an 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Fit into a 9-inch pieplate according to package directions; fold edges under, and crimp. Chill 10 minutes.

3. Spoon strawberry mixture into piecrust; dot with butter.

4. Roll remaining piecrust to an 1/8-inch thickness; cut into 1/2-inch strips. Arrange in a lattice design over filling.

Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar.

Bake at 425째 for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350째, and bake 30 more minutes or until crust browns.

Small-Batch Strawberry Jam 3 1/2 pounds strawberries, and halved 2 3/4 cups sugar

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 lemon, quartered

Directions: 1. Mix all ingredients in a heavy medium pot. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until fruit releases juices, about 30 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring as needed to prevent sticking, until thick and slightly darker, about 1 1/2 hours.

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Randolph Community College To Name Corporate Training Center for JB and Claire Davis

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andolph Community College will name its Corporate Training Center the JB and Claire Davis Corporate Training Center to honor the longtime supporters of the College and the RCC Foundation. The local philanthropists recently joined the RCC Foundation’s Legacy Society and combining their past giving and pledges comprises a gift of more than $250,000, according to Shelley Greene, associate vice president of institutional advancement for RCC. The RCC Board of Trustees approved the naming during their regular meeting on March 17.

RCC President Robert S. Shackleford Jr. noted that JB Davis worked closely with him to help secure the former Klaussner Furniture warehouse that was turned into RCC’s Continuing Education and Industrial Center at 413 Industrial Park Drive.

Shackleford commented: “JB and Claire Davis are two of Randolph County’s finest citizens and have a passion for the things that make our community great. We are very fortunate that they have been friends of Randolph Community College for many years. We will use their wonderful gift in service to the community. We are so happy to honor their generosity and kindness in naming this most visible of RCC facilities after them.”

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conferences and meetings.

In 2003, the bell and clock tower in front of the Foundation Conference Center was dedicated to JB Davis thanks to donations from Klaussner Furniture Industries’ officers, employees, and friends. Davis was president of KFI at the time. The Klaussner group raised $125,000 for the tower and surrounding brick plaza, and $82,000 to establish the JB Davis Scholarship.

JB worked at Randolph Community College as a counselor in Student Services early in his career. He left RCC to go to work for Stuart Love Furniture, which eventually became KFI. Claire served on the RCC Foundation’s Dancing with the Randolph Stars planning committee. She was instrumental in developing the event in the beginning, according to Joyce Wolford, Foundation executive director, serving on the Invitations/Programs/Decorations Committee in 2010 and on the Sponsorship Committee in 2014 and 2015.

JB and Claire Davis have supported a number of charities in Randolph County, from Hospice to the YMCA. They also helped create the Merce Clinic, which offers medical and dental services to low income and uninsured residents of the county. JB Davis was named Citizen of the Year in 2009 by the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce.

A dedication ceremony will take place later this year.

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Location: Pinewood Country Club 247 Pinewood Rd., Asheboro 336-629-4266 6

Registration: 11:30am – 12:30pm Lunch will be Provided

Shotgun 1pm Captains Choice

Hosted by Miss Randolph County 2016

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The Miss America Organization has partnered with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to raise funds and awareness for children’s hospitals throughout the United States.

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How does

COLLABORATION improve cancer care?

Robin Morales, Head & Neck Cancer, and Mandy Carter, Radiation Therapist

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T RANDOLPH CANCER CENTER, we know your participation is essential to a positive healthcare experience — even down to the smallest details, like ringing the bell of hope that signifies the end of cancer treatment. We’re eager to hear your ideas, questions, and expectations — because your healthcare is always a team effort. In our holistic approach to world-class cancer care, the more you’re involved the better.

You’re the expert on you, after all. That’s how Randolph Cancer Center is changing healthcare — all around you.

Learn more about cancer treatment options at

randolphhospital.org/values

364 White Oak Street, Asheboro, NC 27203 | 336.626.0033 Quality Cancer Care: Recognizing Excellence